# ANR PIPELINE CO — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 12024051NOPV - **title:** ANR PIPELINE CO — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2024-07-05 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 192.303. - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12024051nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12024051nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-12024051nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/12024051NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving ANR PIPELINE CO. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 192.303. The case was opened on 2024-07-05 and is reported as closed as of 2024-11-06. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 12024051NOPV_Closure Letter_11062024_(24-297439).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024051NOPV/12024051NOPV_Closure%20Letter_11062024_(24-297439).pdf 12024051NOPV_Closure Letter_11062024_(24-297439)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024051NOPV/12024051NOPV_Closure%20Letter_11062024_(24-297439)_text.pdf 12024051NOPV_Final Order_09052024_(24-297439).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024051NOPV/12024051NOPV_Final%20Order_09052024_(24-297439).pdf 12024051NOPV_Final Order_09052024_(24-297439)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024051NOPV/12024051NOPV_Final%20Order_09052024_(24-297439)_text.pdf 12024051NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_08012024_(24-297439).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024051NOPV/12024051NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_08012024_(24-297439).pdf 12024051NOPV_PCO_07052024_(24-297439).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024051NOPV/12024051NOPV_PCO_07052024_(24-297439).pdf 12024051NOPV_PCO_07052024_(24-297439)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12024051NOPV/12024051NOPV_PCO_07052024_(24-297439)_text.pdf 12024051NOPV_Final Order_09052024_(24-297439)_text.pdf September 5, 2024 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: tina faraca@tcenergy.com Tina Faraca Executive Vice President and President U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines TC Energy Corporation 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 700 Houston, Texas 77002 Re: CPF No. 1-2024-051-NOPV Dear Ms. Faraca: 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 by ANR Pipeline Company, a subsidiary of TC Energy Corporation, 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 Borrough, Director, Eastern Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA Ms. Amy Willis, Director, Pipeline Safety Compliance, U.S. Natural Gas, TC Energy, amy_willis@tcenergy.com Mr. Dan Cerkoney, Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance, TC Energy Corporation, dan_cerkoney@tcenergy.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 ) ANR Pipeline Company, ) CPF No. 1-2024-051-NOPV a subsidiary of TC Energy Corporation, ) ) ) ) Respondent. ) _____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On July 5, 2024, 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 ANR Pipeline Company (ANR or Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 192. The Notice also proposed certain measures to correct the violation. TC Energy Corporation, ANR’s parent company, responded on behalf of ANR. Respondent 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 regulation listed below, as more fully described in the enclosed Notice, which is incorporated by reference: 49 C.F.R. § 192.303 (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to construct its pipeline in accordance with the requirements and standards of Subpart G of 49 CFR Part 192. Specifically, ANR failed to install valves adequately meeting the minimum requirements of the American Petroleum Institute (API), Specification ANSI/API 6D, as required by § 192.145(a) and incorporated by reference in § 192.7(b)(8). 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 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. September 5, 2024 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety 12024051NOPV_Closure Letter_11062024_(24-297439)_text.pdf VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: tina faraca@tcenergy.com November 6, 2024 Ms. Tina Faraca President and Chief Executive Officer ANR Pipeline Company a subsidiary of TC Energy Corporation 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 700 Houston, Texas 77002 CPF 1-2024-051-NOPV Dear Ms. Faraca: On September 5, 2024, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to ANR Pipeline Co., a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Order included a Compliance Order. Based on our review of the documentation you provided, 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 CC: Amy Willis Dan Cerkoney - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 6480