# EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 220025006
- **title:** EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2002-02-12
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.406(a)(3).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving EXXONMOBIL PIPELINE CO. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 195.406(a)(3). The case was opened on 2002-02-12 and is reported as closed as of 2002-09-05. Proposed civil penalty: $25,000. Assessed civil penalty: $25,000. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

220025006_final order_09052002.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220025006/220025006_final%20order_09052002.pdf

220025006_final order_09052002_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/220025006/220025006_final%20order_09052002_text.pdf

220025006_final order_09052002_text.pdf

U. S. Deparfmenr
of Transporiafton
Research and
Special Programs
Administration
400 Seventh Street, S W
Washington. D C 20590
SEP -5 2002
Mr. Drew Turner
Vice President, Operations
ExxonMobil Pipeline Company
800 Bell Street
Houston, TX 77002
Re: CPF No. 2-2002-5006
Dear Mr. Turner:
Enclosed is a Final Order issued by the Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety in the
above-referenced case. It makes a finding of violation of pipeline safety standards. Your receipt
of the Final Order constitutes service of that document under 49 C. F. R. II190. 5.
I acknowledge receipt of, and accept the wire transfer dated April 4, 2002, in the amount
of $25, 000 as payment in full of the civil penalty. This case is now closed and no further
enforcement action is contemplated with the respect to the inatters involved in this case. Thank you
for your cooperation in our joint effort to ensure pipeline safety.
Sincerely,
Gwendolyn M, Kll
Pipeline Compliance Registry
Office of Pipeline Safety
Enclosure
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED



DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY
WASHINGTON, DC 20590
In the Matter of )
ExxonMobil Pipeline Company )
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Respondent )
CPF No. 2-2002-5006
FINAL ORDER
During December 11-13, 2001, pursuant to Chapter 601 of 49 United States Code, a representative
of the Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) conducted an onsite pipeline safety inspection of
Respondent's pipeline facilities and records at the Foreman, Arkansas Pump Station. As a result
of the inspection, the Director, Southern Region, OPS, issued to Respondent, by letter dated
February 12, 2002, a Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed Civil Penalty (Notice). In
accordance with 49 C. F. R. I)190. 207, the Notice proposed finding that Respondent had committed
a violation of 49 C. F. R. Part 195 and proposed assessing a civil penalty of $25, 000 for the alleged
violation.
FINDING OF VIOLATION
Respondent responded by letter dated March 14, 2002, but did not contest the alleged violation of
49 C. F. R. Part 195 in the Notice. Accordingly, I find that Respondent violated the following
section of Part 195, as more fully described in the Notice:
49 C. F. R. Ij195. 406(a)(3) — exceeding the maximum operating pressure of 890 psi at the
Foreman Pump Station. The discharge pressure at the Foreman Pump Station varied from
906 to 910 psi for approximately I '/~ hours.
This finding of violation will be considered as a prior offense in any subsequent enforcement action
taken against Respondent.
ASSESSMENT OF PENALTY
Under 49 U. S. C. tj 60122, Respondent is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25, 000 per
violation for each day of the violation up to a maximum of $500, 000 for any related series of
violations.



49 U. S. C. It 60122 and 49 C. F. R. Il 190. 225 require that, in determining the amount of the civil
penalty, I consider the following criteria: nature, circumstances, and gravity of the violation, degree
of Respondent's culpability, history of Respondent's prior offenses, Respondent's ability to pay the
penalty, good faith by Respondent in attempting to achieve compliance, the effect on Respondent's
ability to continue in business, and such other matters as justice may require.
Accordingly, having reviewed the record and considered the assessment criteria, I assessed a civil
penalty of $25, 000, already paid by Respondent. The terms and conditions of this Final Order are
effective upon receipt.
SEP -5 2002
Date Issued
Stacey Gerard
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
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