# COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 12021045NOPV
- **title:** COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2021-12-22
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 191.5(a), 192.473(b), 192.5(b)(3)(ii), 192.9(d)(2).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 191.5(a),  192.473(b),  192.5(b)(3)(ii),  192.9(d)(2). The case was opened on 2021-12-22 and is reported as closed as of 2023-05-04. Proposed civil penalty: $1,064,400. Assessed civil penalty: $1,064,400. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

12021045NOPV_Closure Letter_05042023_(19-151550).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021045NOPV/12021045NOPV_Closure%20Letter_05042023_(19-151550).pdf

12021045NOPV_Closure Letter_05042023_(19-151550)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021045NOPV/12021045NOPV_Closure%20Letter_05042023_(19-151550)_text.pdf

12021045NOPV_Final Order_04222022_(19-151550).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021045NOPV/12021045NOPV_Final%20Order_04222022_(19-151550).pdf

12021045NOPV_Final Order_04222022_(19-151550)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021045NOPV/12021045NOPV_Final%20Order_04222022_(19-151550)_text.pdf

12021045NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_02202022_(19-151550).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021045NOPV/12021045NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_02202022_(19-151550).pdf

12021045NOPV_PCO PCP_12222021_(19-151550).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021045NOPV/12021045NOPV_PCO%20PCP_12222021_(19-151550).pdf

12021045NOPV_PCO PCP_12222021_(19-151550)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021045NOPV/12021045NOPV_PCO%20PCP_12222021_(19-151550)_text.pdf

12021045NOPV_Final Order_04222022_(19-151550)_text.pdf

April 22, 2022
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: stanley chapman iii@tcenergy.com
Mr. Stanley Chapman
Executive Vice President & President, US NG Pipelines
Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC
7000 Louisiana Street
Houston, Texas 77002
Re: CPF No. 1-2021-045-NOPV
Dear Mr. Chapman:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings of
violation, assesses a civil penalty of $1,064,400, and specifies actions that need to be taken to
comply with the pipeline safety regulations. When the civil penalty has been paid and the terms
of the compliance order are completed, as determined by the Director, Eastern Region, this
enforcement action will be closed. Service of this decision by electronic mail is effective upon
the date of transmission and acknowledgment of receipt 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
Ms. Wendy West, Vice President, Safety, Quality & Compliance, TC Energy Corporation,
wendy_west@tcenergy.com
Mr. Lee Romack, Director, Regulatory Compliance, TC Energy Corporation,
lee_romack@tcenergy.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 )
Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, ) CPF No. 1-2021-045-NOPV
a subsidiary of TC Energy Corp., )
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Respondent. )
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FINAL ORDER
On December 22, 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 Columbia Gas
Transmission, LLC (Respondent), a subsidiary of TC Energy Corporation. The Notice proposed
finding that Respondent violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Parts 191 and 192
and proposed a civil penalty of $1,064,400. The Notice also proposed certain measures to
correct the violation of § 192.5(b)(3)(ii). Respondent did not contest the allegations of violation,
corrective measures, or proposed civil penalty.
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. § 191.5(a) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to notify the National
Response Center at the earliest practicable moment following discovery, but no
later than one hour after confirmed discovery, of the fire/explosion at a residence
located on the property of Kemmer’s Greenhouse and Farm Market (Kemmer’s)
in Mayport, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
49 C.F.R. § 192.473(b) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to design and install the
impressed current type cathodic protection system or galvanic anode system on
Line 134 in the vicinity of Kemmer’s so as to minimize any adverse effects on
existing adjacent underground metallic structures.
49 C.F.R. § 192.5(b)(3)(ii) (Item 3) ─ Respondent failed to classify a segment of
Line 4010 and Line 134 near Kemmer’s as a Class 3 location.
These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement



CPF No. 1-2021-045-NOPV
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action taken against Respondent. In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.223, I assess Respondent a
total civil penalty of $1,064,400.
Payment of the civil penalty must be made within 20 days of service. Federal regulations (49
C.F.R. § 89.21(b)(3)) require such payment to be made by wire transfer through the Federal
Reserve Communications System (Fedwire), to the account of the U.S. Treasury. Detailed
instructions are contained in the enclosure. Questions concerning wire transfers should be
directed to: Financial Operations Division (AMK-325), Federal Aviation Administration, Mike
Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 S MacArthur Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 79169.
The Financial Operations Division telephone number is (405) 954-8845.
Failure to pay the $1,064,400 civil penalty will result in accrual of interest at the current annual
rate in accordance with 31 U.S.C. § 3717, 31 C.F.R. § 901.9 and 49 C.F.R. § 89.23. Pursuant to
those same authorities, a late penalty charge of six percent (6%) per annum will be charged if
payment is not made within 110 days of service. Furthermore, failure to pay the civil penalty
may result in referral of the matter to the Attorney General for appropriate action in a district
court of the United States.
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 violation of § 192.5(b)(3)(ii). 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 referral to the Attorney General for appropriate relief in a district court of the
United States.
Warning Item
With respect to Item 4, the Notice alleged probable violations of 49 C.F.R. § 192.9(d)(2), but did
not propose a civil penalty or compliance order for this item. Therefore, this is considered 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.
April 22, 2022
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety

12021045NOPV_Closure Letter_05042023_(19-151550)_text.pdf

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: stanley chapman iii@tcenergy.com
May 4, 2023
Mr. Stanley G. Chapman, III
Executive Vice President and President
U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines
TC Energy Corporation
700 Louisiana Street
Houston, TX 77002
CPF 1-2021-045-NOPV
Dear Mr. Chapman:
On April 22, 2022, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued
to Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, a subsidiary of TC Energy Corporation, a Final Order in the
above-referenced case. This Order included a Compliance Order and Civil Penalty assessment.
Based on our review of the documentation you provided and confirmation of payment of the civil
penalty, 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
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