# ERGON TERMINALING, INC. — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 12023050NOPV
- **title:** ERGON TERMINALING, INC. — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2023-09-05
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.446(a), 195.446(j)(1).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving ERGON TERMINALING, INC.. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.446(a),  195.446(j)(1). The case was opened on 2023-09-05 and is reported as closed as of 2024-02-13. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

12023050NOPV_Closure Letter_02132024_(22-233356).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12023050NOPV/12023050NOPV_Closure%20Letter_02132024_(22-233356).pdf

12023050NOPV_Closure Letter_02132024_(22-233356)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12023050NOPV/12023050NOPV_Closure%20Letter_02132024_(22-233356)_text.pdf

12023050NOPV_Final Order_12042023_(22-233356).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12023050NOPV/12023050NOPV_Final%20Order_12042023_(22-233356).pdf

12023050NOPV_Final Order_12042023_(22-233356)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12023050NOPV/12023050NOPV_Final%20Order_12042023_(22-233356)_text.pdf

12023050NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_09302023_(22-233356).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12023050NOPV/12023050NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_09302023_(22-233356).pdf

12023050NOPV_PCO_09052023_(22-233356).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12023050NOPV/12023050NOPV_PCO_09052023_(22-233356).pdf

12023050NOPV_PCO_09052023_(22-233356)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12023050NOPV/12023050NOPV_PCO_09052023_(22-233356)_text.pdf

12023050NOPV_Closure Letter_02132024_(22-233356)_text.pdf

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: zachary.young@ergon.com
February 13, 2024
Mr. Zachary Young
Vice President of Ergon Trucking
Ergon Terminaling, Inc.
P.O. Box 1639
Jackson, MS 39215
CPF 1-2023-050-NOPV
Dear Mr. Young:
On December 4, 2023, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
issued to Ergon Terminaling, Inc. (Ergon), a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Order
included a Compliance Order. Based on our review of the documentation provided by Craig Rohr
on December 15, 2023 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

12023050NOPV_Final Order_12042023_(22-233356)_text.pdf

December 4, 2023
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: kris.patrick@ergon.com
Mr. Kris Patrick
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ergon, Inc.
P.O. Box 1639
Jackson, Mississippi 39215
Re: CPF No. CPF 1-2023-050-NOPV
Dear Mr. Patrick:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case to Ergon Terminaling,
Inc., a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc. 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 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. Craig Rohr, Facility Manager, Ergon Terminaling, Inc., craig.rohr@ergon.com
CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT REQUESTED



U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590
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In the Matter of )
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Ergon Terminaling, Inc., ) CPF No. 1-2023-050-NOPV
a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc., )
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Respondent. )
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FINAL ORDER
From May 16, 2022, to May 20, 2022, representatives of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), pursuant to Chapter 601 of 49
United States Code (U.S.C.) conducted an on-site inspection of Ergon Terminaling, Inc.’s
(Ergon), a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc., procedures, and records for control room management of its
control room.
As a result of the inspection, on September 5, 2023, 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 Respondent. In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Notice proposed finding
that Respondent committed one violation of 49 C.F.R. Part 195 and proposed certain measures to
correct the violation. Ergon responded to the Notice by letter dated September 30, 2023,
providing additional information, but did not contest the allegation or corrective measures.
Respondent did not request a hearing and therefore has waived its right to one.
Based on 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. § 195.446 (a) (Item 1) ---Respondent failed to follow its written control room
management procedures. Specifically, Ergon failed to follow its Control Room
Management Plan, November 2014 (CRM Plan), Section 7.8 regarding monitoring the
content and volume of general activity being directed to and required of each controller at
least once each calendar year, but at intervals not exceeding 15 months that will assure
controllers have sufficient time to analyze and react to incoming alarms.
This finding of violation will be a considered 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 the 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.
The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R.
§ 190.5.
Warning Items
With respect to Items 2, 3, and 4, the Notice alleged probable violations of 49 C.F.R.
§§ 195.446(a) and 192.605(j)(1) 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 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.
December 4, 2023
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
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