# UGI ENERGY SERVICES — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 12021052NOPV - **title:** UGI ENERGY SERVICES — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2021-06-24 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 199.101(a), 199.202, 40.25(a), 40.25(b), 40.347(b)(2). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12021052nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12021052nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12021052nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/12021052NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving UGI ENERGY SERVICES. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 199.101(a), 199.202, 40.25(a), 40.25(b), 40.347(b)(2). The case was opened on 2021-06-24 and is reported as closed as of 2021-12-01. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 12021052NOPV_Closure Letter_12012021_(21-203300).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021052NOPV/12021052NOPV_Closure%20Letter_12012021_(21-203300).pdf 12021052NOPV_Closure Letter_12012021_(21-203300)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021052NOPV/12021052NOPV_Closure%20Letter_12012021_(21-203300)_text.pdf 12021052NOPV_Final Order_08162021_(21-203300).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021052NOPV/12021052NOPV_Final%20Order_08162021_(21-203300).pdf 12021052NOPV_Final Order_08162021_(21-203300)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021052NOPV/12021052NOPV_Final%20Order_08162021_(21-203300)_text.pdf 12021052NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_07232021_(21-203300).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021052NOPV/12021052NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_07232021_(21-203300).pdf 12021052NOPV_PCO_06242021_(21-203300).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021052NOPV/12021052NOPV_PCO_06242021_(21-203300).pdf 12021052NOPV_PCO_06242021_(21-203300)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021052NOPV/12021052NOPV_PCO_06242021_(21-203300)_text.pdf 12021052NOPV_Closure Letter_12012021_(21-203300)_text.pdf VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: jhartz@ugies.com December 1, 2021 Mr. Joseph L. Hartz Vice President Asset Management UGI Energy Services, LLC 1 Meridian Blvd Wyomissing, PA 19610 CPF 1-2021-052-NOPV Dear Mr. Hartz: On August 16, 2021, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to UGI Energy Services, LLC (UGIES) a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Order included a Compliance Order which required UGIES to develop a written anti-drug plan and a written alcohol misuse prevention plan or a combined anti-drug plan and alcohol misuse prevention plan that contains the specific methods and procedures UGIES uses to comply with the requirements in 49 CFR Part 199 and the DOT Procedures in 49 CFR Part 40. Based on our review of the documentation you provided it has been determined that UGIES has 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, Office of Pipeline Safety Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 12021052NOPV_Final Order_08162021_(21-203300)_text.pdf August 16, 2021 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: jhartz@ugies.com Mr. Joseph L. Hartz President UGI Energy Services, LLC 1 Meridian Blvd. Wyomissing, PA 19610 Re: CPF No. 1-2021-052-NOPV Dear Mr. Hartz: 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 electronic 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. Frank Markle, Senior Counsel, UGI Energy Services, LLC, fmarkle@ugies.com Mr. Keith Coyle, Counsel, UGI Energy Services, LLC, kcoyle@ugies.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 ) UGI Energy Services, LLC, ) CPF No. 1-2021-052-NOPV a subsidiary of UGI Corporation, ) ) ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On June 24, 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 UGI Energy Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UGI Corporation (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 199.1 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. § 199.101 (Item 3) ─ Respondent failed to maintain and follow a written anti-drug plan that conforms to the requirements of Part 199 and the DOT Procedures; and 49 C.F.R. § 199.202 (Item 4) ─ Respondent failed to maintain and follow a written alcohol misuse plan that conforms to the requirements of Part 199 and the DOT Procedures concerning alcohol testing programs. These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. 1 Pursuant to § 199.5, violations of the DOT Procedures in 49 CFR Part 40 for anti-drug and alcohol programs required by Part 199 would be violations of Part 199. CPF No. 1-2021-052-NOPV Page 2 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 referral to the Attorney General for appropriate relief in a district court of the United States. WARNING ITEMS With respect to Items 1 and 2, the Notice alleged probable violations of 49 C.F.R. §§ 40.25 and 40.347, respectively, but did not propose a civil penalty or compliance order for these items. Therefore, these are considered to be warning items. If OPS finds a violation of any of these items 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. August 16, 2021 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 7066