# FORE RIVER ENERGY CENTER — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 12021065NOPV - **title:** FORE RIVER ENERGY CENTER — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2021-12-10 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.402(a), 195.402(c)(13), 195.577(a). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12021065nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12021065nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12021065nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/12021065NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving FORE RIVER ENERGY CENTER. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.402(a), 195.402(c)(13), 195.577(a). The case was opened on 2021-12-10 and is reported as closed as of 2022-06-02. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 12021065NOPV_Closure Letter_06022022_(20-172057).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021065NOPV/12021065NOPV_Closure%20Letter_06022022_(20-172057).pdf 12021065NOPV_Closure Letter_06022022_(20-172057)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021065NOPV/12021065NOPV_Closure%20Letter_06022022_(20-172057)_text.pdf 12021065NOPV_Final Order_01312022_(20-172057).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021065NOPV/12021065NOPV_Final%20Order_01312022_(20-172057).pdf 12021065NOPV_Final Order_01312022_(20-172057)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021065NOPV/12021065NOPV_Final%20Order_01312022_(20-172057)_text.pdf 12021065NOPV_NOPV_PCO_12102021_(20-172057).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021065NOPV/12021065NOPV_NOPV_PCO_12102021_(20-172057).pdf 12021065NOPV_NOPV_PCO_12102021_(20-172057)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021065NOPV/12021065NOPV_NOPV_PCO_12102021_(20-172057)_text.pdf 12021065NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_01062022_(20-172057).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12021065NOPV/12021065NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_01062022_(20-172057).pdf 12021065NOPV_Closure Letter_06022022_(20-172057)_text.pdf OVERNIGHT EXPRESS DELIVERY June 2, 2022 Mr. Charlie Gates Executive Vice President of Power Operations Fore River Energy Center 9 Bridge Street Weymouth, Massachusetts 02191 CPF 1-2021-065-NOPV Dear Mr. Gates: On January 31, 2022, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to Fore River Energy Center’s (FREC), a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Order included a Compliance Order. Based on our review of the documentation you provided on May 11, 2022, regarding the Compliance Order, 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 12021065NOPV_Final Order_01312022_(20-172057)_text.pdf January 31, 2022 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: charlie.gates@calpine.com Mr. Charlie Gates Executive Vice President of Power Operations Fore River Energy Center 9 Bridge Street Weymouth, Massachusetts 02191 Re: CPF No. 1-2021-065-NOPV Dear Mr. Gates: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. 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. Scott Vickers, Compliance Manager, CPN Pipeline Co., scott.vickers@calpine.com Mr. Charles Parnell, Plant Manager, FREC, charles.parnell@calpine.com Mr. Chris Delaney, Engineering and Compliance Manager, CPN Pipeline Co., chris.delaney@calpine.com Mr. Lyle Fedje, Director, Pipeline Operations, CPN Pipeline Co., lyle.fedje@calpine.com Mr. David Lamoreaux, Calpine Regional Managing Counsel, david.lamoreaux@calpine.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 ) Fore River Energy Center, ) CPF No. 1-2021-065-NOPV ) ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On December 10, 2021, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Eastern Region, Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed Compliance Order (Notice) to Fore River Energy Center (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 195. 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 regulation listed below, as more fully described in the enclosed Notice, which is incorporated by reference: 49 C.F.R. § 195.402(a) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to follow its training procedure regarding training and knowledge verification of its supervisors. 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 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, 3, and 4, the Notice alleged probable violations of 49 C.F.R. §§ 195.402(a), 195.402(c)(13), and 195.577(a), 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. January 31, 2022 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 6659