# EQUITRANS MIDSTREAM CORPORATION — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 12025033NOPV
- **title:** EQUITRANS MIDSTREAM CORPORATION — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2025-10-17
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** OPEN notice of probable violation citing 192.12(b)(2), 192.12(c).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving EQUITRANS MIDSTREAM CORPORATION. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 192.12(b)(2),  192.12(c). The case was opened on 2025-10-17 and is reported as open. Proposed civil penalty: $939,900. Assessed civil penalty: $466,550. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

12025033NOPV_Consent Agreement and Order_04212026_(22-259271).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12025033NOPV/12025033NOPV_Consent%20Agreement%20and%20Order_04212026_(22-259271).pdf

12025033NOPV_Consent Agreement and Order_04212026_(22-259271)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12025033NOPV/12025033NOPV_Consent%20Agreement%20and%20Order_04212026_(22-259271)_text.pdf

12025033NOPV_Operator Response to Notice and Request Informal Meeting and Request for Hearing and Statement of Issues and Request for Case File_11172025_(22-259271).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12025033NOPV/12025033NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice%20and%20Request%20Informal%20Meeting%20and%20Request%20for%20Hearing%20and%20Statement%20of%20Issues%20and%20Request%20for%20Case%20File_11172025_(22-259271).pdf

12025033NOPV_Operator Withdrawal of Hearing Request_04212026_(22-259271).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12025033NOPV/12025033NOPV_Operator%20Withdrawal%20of%20Hearing%20Request_04212026_(22-259271).pdf

12025033NOPV_PCP_10172025_(22-259271).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12025033NOPV/12025033NOPV_PCP_10172025_(22-259271).pdf

12025033NOPV_PCP_10172025_(22-259271)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12025033NOPV/12025033NOPV_PCP_10172025_(22-259271)_text.pdf

12025033NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_12152025_(22-259271).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12025033NOPV/12025033NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_12152025_(22-259271).pdf

12025033NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_12152025_(22-259271)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/12025033NOPV/12025033NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_12152025_(22-259271)_text.pdf

12025033NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_12152025_(22-259271)_text.pdf

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
U.S. Department Washington, DC 20590
of Transportation
Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
December 15, 2025
VIA EMAIL TO: BKurdock@babstcalland.com, Ian.Curry@dot.gov et al.
Ms. Brianne Kurdock, Esq.
Counsel for EQT Production Company
Babst Calland
505 9th Street, NW, Ste. 602
Washington, DC 20004
Mr. Ian Curry, Esq.
Counsel for the Agency
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E.
Washington, DC 20590
Re: PHMSA CPF No.: 1-2025-033-NOPV, EQT, Notice of Hearing and Order
Regarding Prehearing Statement
Dear Ms. Kurdock and Mr. Curry,
In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.211, a hearing will be held regarding the Notice of
Probable Violation and Proposed Civil Penalty issued by PHMSA in the above
referenced case. The hearing will take place on April 22, 2026, beginning at 9:30
a.m. Eastern Time. The hearing will be held at DOT Headquarters:
1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E.
Washington, DC
20590
Additional instructions for accessing the DOT Headquarters building will be provided
later.
Each party is directed to submit to the presiding official and the other party by email a
pre-hearing statement, due no later than April 8, 2026, including the following
information:
1. A statement of facts



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2. A list of all agreed upon facts
3. Defenses and arguments
4. A witness list including a description and anticipated length of each witness’
anticipated testimony. The description must be sufficient to show how the
anticipated testimony may prove or disprove a fact significant to the case.
5. A copy of all exhibits with an index identifying the documents. All exhibits must
be marked for identification in the lower right corner of each page. Documents
already in the case file need not be included.
The parties must confer regarding item 2 above. Failure to submit items 4 and 5 above
may result in disallowance of that evidence at the hearing. The parties may supplement
their hearing exhibits or witness list with fair notice to the other party and the presiding
official.
A brief pre-hearing conference may be held 7-10 days prior to the hearing if the
presiding official deems it appropriate.
The presiding official strongly recommends that a court reporter transcribe the hearing.
If Respondent elects to transcribe the hearing, Respondent should notify the presiding
official (with copy to the other party) as soon as practicable.
The Agency is required to be represented by counsel for these proceedings.
Regards,
Dolores Francis
Presiding Official

12025033NOPV_Consent Agreement and Order_04212026_(22-259271)_text.pdf

U.S. Department of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590
April 21, 2026
VIA EMAIL TO: justin.trettel@eqt.com
Justin Trettel
Vice President
EQT Production Company
2200 Energy Drive
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317
CPF No. 1-2025-033-NOPV
Dear Mr. Trettel:
Enclosed please find a Consent Order incorporating the terms of the Consent Agreement between
the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and EQT Production
Company, which was executed on April 14, 2026. Service of the Consent Order and Consent
Agreement by electronic mail is deemed effective upon the date of transmission and
acknowledgement of receipt, or as otherwise provided under 49 CFR § 190.5.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Linda Daugherty
Acting Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
Enclosure: Consent Order and Consent Agreement
cc: Robert Burrough, Region Director, Eastern Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA
Brianne Kurdock, Counsel for EQT, Babst Calland, bkurdock@babstcalland.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 )
EQT Production Company, ) CPF No. 1-2025-033-NOPV
)
)
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
CONSENT ORDER
By letter dated October 17, 2025, pursuant to 49 CFR § 190.207, the Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), Eastern Region,
issued a Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed Civil Penalty (Notice) to EQT Production
Company (EQT or Respondent).
EQT responded to the Notice by letter dated November 17, 2025 (Response). Respondent
contested the alleged violations and the proposed civil penalties, and requested a hearing. EQT
also requested to meet informally with PHMSA to discuss the matters raised in the Response.
Respondent and PHMSA (the Parties) subsequently met on December 16, 2025, and on several
occasions thereafter. As a result of those discussions, the Parties have agreed to a Consent
Agreement by which PHMSA makes two findings of violations. Respondent will pay a reduced
civil penalty in the amount of $466,550, and Respondent will complete certain compliance
actions.
Accordingly, the Consent Agreement is hereby approved and incorporated by reference into this
Consent Order issued pursuant to 49 CFR § 190.219. EQT is hereby ordered to comply with the
terms of the Consent Agreement pursuant to its terms. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq.,
failure to comply with this Consent Order may result in the assessment of civil penalties as set
forth in 49 U.S.C. § 60122 and 49 CFR § 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 Consent Order are effective upon service in accordance with
49 CFR § 190.5.
______________________ ______________________
Linda Daugherty Date Issued
Acting Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety



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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590
____________________________________
In the Matter of )
EQT Production Company, )
)
)
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
CPF No. 1-2025-033-NOPV
CONSENT AGREEMENT
From November 9, 2022, through March 3, 2025, representatives of the Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), pursuant to Chapter
601 of Title 49, United States Code (U.S.C.), investigated a substantial release of natural gas at
the Rager Mountain Underground Natural Gas Storage Field (Rager Mt. UNGSF), operated by
EQT Production Company (EQT)1 in Jackson Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The
Rager Mt. UNGSF includes ten operating storage wells and two observation wells and is
connected via pipeline segments to interstate gas transmission pipelines.
As a result of the investigation, the Director, Eastern Region, OPS (Director), issued to
Respondent, by letter dated October 17, 2025, a Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed Civil
Penalty (Notice), which also included a warning item pursuant to 49 CFR § 190.205. In
accordance with 49 CFR § 190.207, the Notice proposed finding that EQT committed two
violations of 49 CFR Part 192 and proposed a civil penalty of $939,900.
EQT responded to the Notice by letter dated November 17, 2025 (Response). Respondent
contested the alleged violations and the proposed civil penalty, and requested a hearing. EQT
also requested to meet informally with PHMSA to discuss the matters raised in its Response.
PHMSA and Respondent (the Parties) subsequently met to discuss the issues raised in the
Responses. As a result of those discussions and as explained in more detail below, the Parties
have agreed to a Consent Agreement (Agreement) by which PHMSA makes two findings of
violations. Respondent will pay a reduced civil penalty in the amount of $466,550, and
Respondent will complete certain compliance actions.
1 At the time of the incident, Equitrans Midstream Corporation (OPID 31604) operated the Rager Mt. UNGSF. The
facility is now operated by EQT Production Company (OPID 39491).



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Having agreed that settlement of this proceeding will avoid further administrative proceedings or
litigation and will serve the public interest by promoting safety and protection of the
environment, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq. and 49 CFR Part 190, and upon consent and
agreement, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
I. General Provisions:
1. Respondent acknowledges that as the operator of the pipeline facilities subject to
the Notice, Respondent and its referenced pipeline facilities are subject to the jurisdiction of the
Federal pipeline safety laws, 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq., and the regulations and administrative
orders issued thereunder. For purposes of this Agreement, Respondent acknowledges that it
received proper notice of PHMSA’s action in these proceedings and that the Notice states a
claim upon which relief may be granted pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq., and the
regulations and orders issued thereunder.
2. After Respondent returns this signed Agreement to PHMSA, the Agency’s
representative will present it to the Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety, recommending
that the Associate Administrator adopt the terms of this Agreement by issuing an administrative
order (Consent Order) incorporating the terms of this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement
constitute an offer of settlement until accepted by the Associate Administrator. Once accepted, the
Associate Administrator will issue a Consent Order incorporating the terms of this Agreement.
3. Respondent consents to the issuance of the Consent Order, and hereby waives any
further procedural requirements with respect to its issuance. Respondent waives all rights to
contest the adequacy of the Notice, or the validity of the Consent Order or this Agreement,
including all rights to administrative or judicial hearings or appeals, except for the Dispute
Resolution provisions set forth herein. Respondent agrees to withdraw its request for an
administrative hearing regarding the Notice upon receipt of the Consent Order.
4. This Agreement shall apply to and be binding upon PHMSA and Respondent, its
officers, directors, and employees, and their successors, assigns, or other entities or persons
otherwise bound by law. Respondent agrees to provide a copy of this Agreement and any
incorporated work plans and schedules to all of Respondent’s officers, employees, and agents
whose duties might reasonably include compliance with this Agreement.
5. This Agreement constitutes the final, complete and exclusive agreement and
understanding between the Parties with respect to the settlement embodied in this Agreement.
The Parties acknowledge that there are no representations, agreements or understandings relating
to settlement other than those expressly contained in this Agreement, except that the terms of this
Agreement may be construed by reference to the Notice.
6. Nothing in this Agreement affects or relieves Respondent of its responsibility to
comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal pipeline safety laws, 49 U.S.C. § 60101,
et seq., and the regulations and orders issued thereunder. Nothing in this Agreement alters
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bring enforcement actions against Respondent pursuant to the Federal pipeline safety laws, the
regulations and orders issued thereunder, or any other provision of Federal or State law.
7. For all transfers of ownership or operating responsibility of Respondent’s pipeline
system referenced herein, Respondent will provide a copy of this Agreement to the prospective
transferee at least 30 days prior to such transfer. Respondent will provide written notice of the
transfer to the Director no later than 60 days after the transfer occurs.
8. This Agreement does not waive or modify any Federal, State, or local laws or
regulations that are applicable to Respondent’s pipeline systems. This Agreement is not a permit,
or a modification of any permit, under any Federal, State, or local laws or regulations.
Respondent remains responsible for achieving and maintaining compliance with all applicable
Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and permits.
9. This Agreement does not create rights in, or grant any cause of action to, any third
party not party to this Agreement. The U.S. Department of Transportation is not liable for any
injuries or damages to persons or property arising from acts or omissions of Respondent or its
officers, employees, or agents carrying out the work required by this Agreement. Respondent
agrees to hold harmless the U.S. Department of Transportation, its officers, employees, agents,
and representatives from any and all causes of action arising from any acts or omissions of
Respondent or its contractors in carrying out any work required by this Agreement.
10. Except as set forth herein, this Agreement does not constitute a finding of
violation of any other federal law or regulation and may not be used in any civil proceeding of
any kind as evidence or proof of any fact, fault or liability, or as evidence of a violation of any
law, rule, regulation, or requirement, except in a proceeding to enforce the provisions of this
Agreement or in future PHMSA enforcement actions.
II. Findings of Violation:
11. Item 1 - 49 CFR § 192.12(b)(2): The Notice alleged that EQT failed to follow
section 8, Risk Management for Gas Storage Operations, in American Petroleum Institute
Recommended Practice 1171 (2015) (API RP 1171) (incorporated by reference, see section
192.7).2 Specifically, the Notice alleged that 1) EQT failed to use available information
regarding operational characteristics, such as individual well deliverability, and previous
integrity issues with top joint casing corrosion at the Rager Mt. UNGSF, including at Well 2244,
to determine susceptibility to threat and hazard-related events and to assess threat and hazard
interaction in accordance with section 8.3.2 in API RP 1171 and 2) EQT failed to evaluate the
potential threat and hazard of top joint casing corrosion impacting Rager Mt.
i. EQT asserted in its Response that it did not receive any indication that an integrity
issue with top joint casing corrosion existed at Well 2244 prior to the incident.
2 Section 192.7(b)(11) has since been updated to incorporate a new version of API RP 1171: API Recommended
Practice 1171, Functional Integrity of Natural Gas Storage in Depleted Hydrocarbon Reservoirs and Aquifer
Reservoirs, 2nd edition, November 2022, including Errata 1, September 2023 (API RP 1171).



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During the informal meeting, EQT provided information that prior to the incident
it had submitted numerous requests to the previous operator seeking additional
data on the Rager Mt. wells and when it did not receive the requested information
from the previous operator, it accelerated its risk ranking on the Rager Mt. wells.
EQT logged the wells at the Rager Mt. facility prior to the incident and the data
provided by the vendor did not indicate a top joint casing corrosion issue.
ii. For purposes of settlement, EQT does not contest this allegation of violation. As
such, PHMSA finds a violation of 49 CFR § 192.12(b)(2).
12. Item 2 - 49 CFR § 192.12(c): The Notice alleged that EQT failed to follow its
manual of written procedures for emergency preparedness and response activities. Specifically,
the Notice alleged that EQT failed to follow its Storage Well Emergency Response Plan, Rev-2
(Jan. 24, 2022) by failing to design and implement a dynamic kill or other special kill procedures
to overbalance and gain control of the well no later than seven days after the incident, or by
November 12, 2022. For purposes of settlement, EQT does not contest this allegation of
violation. As such, PHMSA finds a violation of 49 CFR § 192.12(c).
13. Each Item in Section II will be considered by PHMSA as a prior offense in any
future PHMSA enforcement action taken against Respondent.
III. Warning Item:
14. Item 3 - 49 CFR § 192.12(c): The Notice alleged that EQT failed to maintain
records necessary to administer its procedures in accordance with section 192.12(c). Specifically,
the Notice alleged that EQT failed to maintain records required by its Storage Well Emergency
Response Plan, Rev-2 (Jan. 24, 2022), such as well control incident data sheets, and records from
meetings during the November 2022 reportable incident with attendance and action items. This
Item was brought as a warning and does not constitute a finding of violation. EQT accepts the
warning as alleged.
IV. Civil Penalty:
15. Item 1: The Notice proposed assessing a civil penalty in the amount of $483,800
for Item 1. EQT requested that the proposed civil penalty be reduced or withdrawn to reflect the
efforts EQT took prior to the incident, including accelerating the risk ranking. PHMSA agrees
that a reduction to the proposed civil penalty is appropriate after considering other matters that
justice may require. Accordingly, PHMSA reduces the civil penalty to $120,950.
16. Item 2: The Notice proposed assessing a civil penalty in the amount of $456,100
for Item 2. EQT requested that the proposed civil penalty be reduced to reflect, among other things,
that there was only one instance of a violation and its duration was shorter than alleged. PHMSA
agrees that a reduction to the proposed civil penalty is appropriate after adjusting for the duration
and instances of violation. Accordingly, PHMSA reduces the civil penalty to $345,600.



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17. Respondent will pay a total reduced civil penalty in the amount of $466,550,
pursuant to the payment instructions at 49 CFR § 190.227(a), to be paid in full no later than 20
days from the Effective Date of this Agreement.
V. Compliance Terms:
18. Item 1: The Notice did not include a proposed compliance order, but as a result
of informal discussions, and in order to resolve any ongoing concerns at the Rager Mt. UNGSF,
EQT agrees to complete the following actions:
i. Update the risk procedure to include top joint threat interaction including casing
thinning and Class 4 feature interaction within the top 30 feet;
ii. Revise the emergency response procedures to include all lessons learned from the
2022 incident;
iii. Create a well gel evaluation and gelling criteria procedure;
iv. Develop a surveillance logging evaluation and criteria procedure;
v. Add vent systems to all annuli with an inert gas blanket at Rager;
vi. Add pressure transmitters to all annuli at Rager Mt. UNGSF for remote
monitoring;
vii. Conduct a downhole assessment at Rager Mt. UNGSF during calendar year 2027
and provide the results to the Director;
viii. Use additional logging technology at EQT’s storage facilities when logging
assessments are conducted in 2027; and
ix. Conduct a lessons learned presentation before the American Gas Association’s
Underground Natural Gas Storage Committee no later than spring 2027 and
provide a copy of the presentation to the Director.
x. EQT has completed Corrective Measures (i)-(vi) in advance of the execution of
this Consent Agreement, and documentation has been reviewed by the Director.
EQT agrees to complete Corrective Measures (vii)-(ix) and provide
documentation of completion to the Director by December 31, 2027.
VI. Enforcement:
19. This Agreement is subject to all enforcement authorities available to PHMSA
under 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq., and 49 CFR Part 190, including administrative civil penalties
under 49 U.S.C. § 60122, of up to $272,926 per violation for each day the violation continues and
referral of the case to the Attorney General for judicial enforcement, if PHMSA determines that
Respondent is not complying with the terms of this Agreement in accordance with the
determinations made by the Director, or in accordance with decisions of the Associate
Administrator if resolved pursuant to the Dispute Resolution process herein. The maximum civil
penalty amounts are adjusted annually for inflation. See 49 CFR § 190.223. All work plans and
associated schedules set forth or referenced in Section V (Compliance Terms) are automatically
incorporated into this Agreement and are enforceable in the same manner.
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20. With respect to any submission under Section V (Compliance Terms) of this
Agreement that requires the approval of the Director, the Director may: (a) approve, in whole or
in part, the submission; (b) approve the submission on specified, reasonable conditions; (c)
disapprove, in whole or in part, the submission; or (d) any combination of the foregoing. If the
Director approves, approves in part, or approves with conditions, Respondent will take all
actions as approved by the Director, subject to Respondent’s right to invoke the dispute
resolution procedures with respect to any conditions the Director identifies. If the Director
disapproves all or any portion of the submission, the Director will provide Respondent a written
notice of the deficiencies. Respondent will correct all deficiencies within the time specified by
the Director and resubmit it for approval.
VIII. Dispute Resolution:
21. The Director and Respondent will informally attempt to resolve any disputes
arising under this Agreement, including any decision of the Director under the terms of Sections
V (Compliance Terms) and VII (Review and Approval Process). If Respondent and the Director
are unable to informally resolve the dispute within 15 calendar days after the dispute is first
raised, in writing, to the Director, Respondent may submit a written request for a determination
resolving the dispute from the Associate Administrator. Such request must be made in writing
and provided to the Director, counsel for the Eastern Region, and to the Associate Administrator,
no later than 10 calendar days from the 15-day deadline for informal resolution referenced in this
paragraph. Along with its request, Respondent must provide the Associate Administrator with all
information Respondent believes is relevant to the dispute. Decisions of the Associate
Administrator under this paragraph will constitute final agency action. The existence of a dispute
and PHMSA’s consideration of matters placed in dispute will not excuse, toll, or suspend any
term or timeframe for completion of any work to be performed under this Agreement during the
pendency of the dispute resolution process.
IX. Effective Date:
22. The term “Effective Date,” as used herein, is the date on which the Consent Order
is issued by the Associate Administrator incorporating the terms of this Agreement.
X. Recordkeeping and Information Disclosure:
23. Unless otherwise required in this Agreement, Respondent agrees to maintain
records demonstrating compliance with all requirements of this Agreement for a period of
at least five (5) years following completion of all work to be performed, unless a longer
period of time is required pursuant to 49 CFR Parts 190-199. For any reports, plans, or other
deliverables required to be submitted to PHMSA pursuant to this Agreement, Respondent
may assert a claim of business confidentiality or other protections applicable to the
release of information by PHMSA, covering part or all of the information required to be
submitted to PHMSA pursuant to this Agreement in accordance with 49 CFR Part 7.
Respondent must mark the claim of confidentiality in writing on each page, and include a
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of any information submitted pursuant to this Agreement in accordance with 49 CFR Part 7, the
Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, DOT and PHMSA policies, and other applicable
regulations and Executive Orders.
XI. Modification:
24. The terms of this Agreement may be modified by mutual agreement of the Parties.
Such modifications must be in writing and signed by both parties.
XII. Termination:
25. This Agreement will remain in effect until the Civil Penalty in Section IV is paid
in full and the Compliance Terms in Section V are satisfied, as determined by the Director. The
Agreement shall not terminate until the Director confirms, in writing, that the Agreement is
terminated in accordance with this paragraph. Nothing in this Agreement prevents Respondent
from completing any of the obligations earlier than the deadlines provided for in this Agreement.
XIII. Ratification:
26. The Parties’ undersigned representatives certify that they are fully authorized to
enter into the terms and conditions of this Agreement and to execute and legally bind such party
to this document.
27. The Parties hereby agree to all findings, conditions, and terms of this Agreement.
For EQT Production Company:
___________________________________
Justin Trettel, Vice President
________________________
Date
For PHMSA:
________________________________________
Director, Eastern Region, Office of Pipeline Safety
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Date
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