# EASTERN GAS TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE, INC. — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 12021020NOPV - **title:** EASTERN GAS TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE, INC. — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2021-05-06 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 192.805(a), 192.805(b), 192.805(g). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12021020nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12021020nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12021020nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/12021020NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving EASTERN GAS TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE, INC.. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 192.805(a), 192.805(b), 192.805(g). The case was opened on 2021-05-06 and is reported as closed as of 2021-10-07. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 12021020NOPV_Closure Letter_10072021_(20-171889).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021020NOPV/12021020NOPV_Closure%20Letter_10072021_(20-171889).pdf 12021020NOPV_Closure Letter_10072021_(20-171889)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021020NOPV/12021020NOPV_Closure%20Letter_10072021_(20-171889)_text.pdf 12021020NOPV_Final Order_06282021_(20-171889).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021020NOPV/12021020NOPV_Final%20Order_06282021_(20-171889).pdf 12021020NOPV_Final Order_06282021_(20-171889)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021020NOPV/12021020NOPV_Final%20Order_06282021_(20-171889)_text.pdf 12021020NOPV_NOPV PCO_05062021_(20-171889).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021020NOPV/12021020NOPV_NOPV%20PCO_05062021_(20-171889).pdf 12021020NOPV_NOPV PCO_05062021_(20-171889)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021020NOPV/12021020NOPV_NOPV%20PCO_05062021_(20-171889)_text.pdf 12021020NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_06042021_(20-171889).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021020NOPV/12021020NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_06042021_(20-171889).pdf 12021020NOPV_Final Order_06282021_(20-171889)_text.pdf June 28, 2021 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: john.lamb@bhegts.com Mr. John M. Lamb Vice President, Eastern Pipeline Operations Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. 925 White Oaks Boulevard Bridgeport, West Virginia 26330 Re: CPF No. 1-2021-020-NOPV Dear Mr. Lamb: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings of violation and specifies actions that need to be taken to comply with the pipeline safety regulations. When the terms of the compliance order are completed, as determined by the Director, Eastern Region, this enforcement action will be closed. Service of the Final Order by e- mail is effective upon the date of transmission as provided under 49 C.F.R. § 190.5. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Alan K. Mayberry Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety Enclosures (Final Order and NOPV) cc: Mr. Robert Burrough, Director, Eastern Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA Mr. Dan Stahl, Pipeline Integrity Engineer, Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc., daniel.stahl@bhegts.com CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT REQUESTED U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 __________________________________________ In the Matter of ) ) ) Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc., ) Respondent. ) __________________________________________) ) CPF No. 1-2021-020-NOPV FINAL ORDER On May 6, 2021, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Eastern Region, Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation (Notice) to Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 192. The Notice also proposed certain measures to correct the violations. Respondent did not contest the allegations of violation or corrective measures. Based upon a review of all of the evidence, pursuant to § 190.213, I find Respondent violated the pipeline safety regulations listed below, as more fully described in the enclosed Notice, which is incorporated by reference: 49 C.F.R. § 192.805(a) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to have and follow a written qualification program that identified operations and maintenance welding inspection as a covered task; and 49 C.F.R. § 192.805(b) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to ensure through evaluation that individuals performing covered tasks were qualified. These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. COMPLIANCE ACTIONS Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60118(b) and 49 C.F.R. § 190.217, Respondent is ordered to take the actions proposed in the enclosed Notice to correct the violations. The Director may grant an extension of time to comply with any of the required items upon a written request timely submitted by the Respondent and demonstrating good cause for an extension. Upon completion of ordered actions, Respondent may request that the Director close the case. Failure to comply with this Order may result in the assessment of civil penalties under 49 C.F.R. § 190.223 or in CPF No. 1-2021-020-NOPV Page 2 referral to the Attorney General for appropriate relief in a district court of the United States. WARNING ITEM With respect to Item 3, the Notice alleged a probable violation of 49 C.F.R. § 192.805(g) but did not propose a civil penalty or compliance order for this item. Therefore, this is considered to be a warning item. If OPS finds a violation of this provision in a subsequent inspection, Respondent may be subject to future enforcement action. The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.5. June 28, 2021 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety 12021020NOPV_Closure Letter_10072021_(20-171889)_text.pdf OVERNIGHT EXPRESS DELIVERY October 7, 2021 Mr. Matt Lamb Vice President, Eastern Pipeline Operations Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. 925 White Oaks Boulevard Bridgeport, WV 26330 CPF 1-2021-020-NOPV Dear Mr. Lamb: On May 6, 2021, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Order included a Compliance Order. Based on our review of the documentation you provided, it has been determined that you have complied with the terms of this Order. Accordingly, this case is now closed and no further action is contemplated with respect to the matters involved in this case. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Robert Burrough Director, Eastern Region Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 6505