# NATIONAL FUEL GAS SUPPLY CORP — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 12021057NOPV - **title:** NATIONAL FUEL GAS SUPPLY CORP — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2021-10-07 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 192.167(a)(4), 192.745(a). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12021057nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12021057nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12021057nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/12021057NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving NATIONAL FUEL GAS SUPPLY CORP. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 192.167(a)(4), 192.745(a). The case was opened on 2021-10-07 and is reported as closed as of 2021-12-23. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 12021057NOPV_Closure Letter_12232021_(20-172138).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021057NOPV/12021057NOPV_Closure%20Letter_12232021_(20-172138).pdf 12021057NOPV_Closure Letter_12232021_(20-172138)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021057NOPV/12021057NOPV_Closure%20Letter_12232021_(20-172138)_text.pdf 12021057NOPV_Final Order_12102021_(20-172138).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021057NOPV/12021057NOPV_Final%20Order_12102021_(20-172138).pdf 12021057NOPV_Final Order_12102021_(20-172138)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021057NOPV/12021057NOPV_Final%20Order_12102021_(20-172138)_text.pdf 12021057NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_11242021_(20-172138).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021057NOPV/12021057NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_11242021_(20-172138).pdf 12021057NOPV_PCO_10072021_(20-172138).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021057NOPV/12021057NOPV_PCO_10072021_(20-172138).pdf 12021057NOPV_PCO_10072021_(20-172138)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021057NOPV/12021057NOPV_PCO_10072021_(20-172138)_text.pdf 12021057NOPV_Final Order_12102021_(20-172138)_text.pdf December 10, 2021 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: bauerd@natfuel.com Mr. David P. Bauer President and Chief Executive Officer National Fuel Gas Company 6363 Main Street Williamsville, New York 14221 Re: CPF No. 1-2021-057-NOPV Dear Mr. Bauer: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case to your subsidiary, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation. It makes a finding 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. Ronald Kraemer, President, National Fuel Gas Supply Corp., kraemerr@natfuel.com Mr. Ramon P. Harris, Jr., Vice President, National Fuel Gas Supply Corp., harrisr@natfuel.com Ms. Laura Berloth, Senior Attorney, National Fuel Gas Supply Corp., berlothl@natfuel.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 ) National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, ) CPF No. 1-2021-057-NOPV a subsidiary of National Fuel Gas Company, ) ) ) ) Respondent. ) __________________________________________) FINAL ORDER On October 7, 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 National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (NFG or Respondent), a subsidiary of National Fuel Gas Company.1 The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. § 192.167(a)(4). The Notice also proposed certain measures to correct the violation. NFG did not contest the allegation 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. § 192.167(a)(4) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to install an emergency shutdown system for its attended compressor station that is operable from at least two locations outside the gas area of the station, near the exit gates of the fenced station, and not more than 500 feet from the limits of the station. This finding of violation will be considered a prior offense 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 violation. The Director may grant an 1 https://www nationalfuel.com/pipeline-storage/national-fuel-gas-supply-corp/about-national-fuel-gas-supply- corporation/ (last accessed December 6, 2021) CPF No. 1-2021-057-NOPV Page 2 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 2, the Notice alleged a probable violation of 49 C.F.R. § 192.745(a), 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. December 10, 2021 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety 12021057NOPV_Closure Letter_12232021_(20-172138)_text.pdf VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: bauerd@natfuel.com December 23, 2021 Mr. David P. Bauer President and Chief Executive Officer National Fuel Gas Company 6363 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 CPF 1-2021-057-NOPV Dear Mr. Bauer: On December 10, 2021, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to National Fuel Gas Company a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Order included a Compliance Order. Based on our review of the documentation provided and onsite confirmation of the completion of the work on the pipeline facilities, 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:** 6931