# KIANTONE PIPELINE CORP — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 12022076NOPV - **title:** KIANTONE PIPELINE CORP — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2022-12-08 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 199.105(c)(6), 40.25(a). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12022076nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12022076nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12022076nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/12022076NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving KIANTONE PIPELINE CORP. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 199.105(c)(6), 40.25(a). The case was opened on 2022-12-08 and is reported as closed as of 2023-04-26. Proposed civil penalty: $44,800. Assessed civil penalty: $44,800. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 12022076NOPV_Final Order_04262023_(22-247724).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12022076NOPV/12022076NOPV_Final%20Order_04262023_(22-247724).pdf 12022076NOPV_Final Order_04262023_(22-247724)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12022076NOPV/12022076NOPV_Final%20Order_04262023_(22-247724)_text.pdf 12022076NOPV_Operator Response to Notice and RfH SoI_01202023_(22-247724).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12022076NOPV/12022076NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice%20and%20RfH%20SoI_01202023_(22-247724).pdf 12022076NOPV_Operator Withdrawal of Request for Hearing_04042023_(22-247724).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12022076NOPV/12022076NOPV_Operator%20Withdrawal%20of%20Request%20for%20Hearing_04042023_(22-247724).pdf 12022076NOPV_PCP_12082022_(22-247724).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12022076NOPV/12022076NOPV_PCP_12082022_(22-247724).pdf 12022076NOPV_PCP_12082022_(22-247724)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12022076NOPV/12022076NOPV_PCP_12082022_(22-247724)_text.pdf 12022076NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_02022023_(22-247724).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12022076NOPV/12022076NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_02022023_(22-247724).pdf 12022076NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_02022023_(22-247724)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12022076NOPV/12022076NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_02022023_(22-247724)_text.pdf 12022076NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_02022023_(22-247724)_text.pdf February 2, 2023 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: ghopkins@velaw.com and robert.burrough@dot.gov Mr. George C. Hopkins, Esq. Counsel for Kiantone Pipeline Corporation Vinson & Elkins LLP 2200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20037 Mr. Robert Burrough Director, Eastern Region Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 840 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 300 West Trenton, NJ 08628 Re: Notice of Hearing, Kiantone Pipeline Corporation CPF No. 1-2022-076-NOPV Dear Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Burrough: In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.211, an informal hearing will be held regarding the Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed Civil Penalty issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration in the above-referenced case. The hearing will take place on April 20, 2023, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The hearing will be held at the PHMSA Eastern Region office, 840 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 300, West Trenton, NJ 08628. Upon arrival at the building, attendees will be required to present photo identification to security personnel. A contact phone number for the day of the hearing is (609) 989-2171. At least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing (or by April 10, 2023), both parties must submit and exchange any additional written materials they intend to present at the hearing and the name and email address of each attendee. This information should be provided electronically. Materials not submitted by this date may be excluded. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Larry White Presiding Official cc: Mr. Dave Wortman, Vice President Supply and Transportation, Kiantone Pipeline Corporation, dwortman@urc.com Mr. Joseph St. Peter, Eastern Region Counsel, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA, joseph.st.peter@dot.gov 12022076NOPV_Final Order_04262023_(22-247724)_text.pdf April 26, 2023 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: jwagner@urc.com Mr. John Wagner Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Kiantone Pipeline Corporation 15 Bradley Street, PO Box 780 Warren, Pennsylvania 16365 Re: CPF No. 1-2022-076-NOPV Dear Mr. Wagner: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings of violation and finds that the civil penalty amount of $44,800 has been paid in full. This case is now closed. Service of the Final Order by certified mail is effective upon the date of mailing as provided under 49 C.F.R. § 190.5. Service of the Final Order by e-mail is effective upon the date of transmission and acknowledgement 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 Mr. Dave Wortman, Vice President, Support and Transportation, Kiantone Pipeline Corporation, dwortman@urc.com Mr. George C. Hopkins, Outside Counsel for Kiantone Pipeline Corporation, Vinson & Elkins LLP, ghopkins@velaw.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 ) Kiantone Pipeline Corporation, ) CPF No. 1-2022-076-NOPV ) ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On December 8, 2022, 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 Civil Penalty (Notice) to Kiantone Pipeline Corporation (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 199 and proposed a civil penalty of $44,800. On January 20, 2023, Respondent contested the allegations and requested a hearing. On April 4, Respondent withdrew its hearing request. Respondent paid the proposed civil penalty on April 6. In accordance with § 190.208(a)(1), such payment authorizes the entry of this final order. 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. § 40.25(a) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to obtain employees’ written consent or request the drug and alcohol testing records of the employees it intended to use to perform safety-sensitive duties in calendar years 2020 and 2021. 49 C.F.R. § 199.105(c)(6) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to randomly select and drug test a sufficient number of covered employees during calendar year 2021 to meet the minimum annual rate for random drug testing determined by the Administrator, which was 50 percent for calendar year 2021. These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.223, Respondent is assessed the proposed civil penalty amount of $44,800, which Respondent has already paid in full. The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.5. April 26, 2023 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 7336