# GENESIS PIPELINE USA, L.P. — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 22023002NOPV - **title:** GENESIS PIPELINE USA, L.P. — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2023-07-28 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.440(b), 195.52(d). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-22023002nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-22023002nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-22023002nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/22023002NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving GENESIS PIPELINE USA, L.P.. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.440(b), 195.52(d). The case was opened on 2023-07-28 and is reported as closed as of 2024-06-04. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 22023002NOPV_Closure Letter_06042024_(21-202409).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/22023002NOPV/22023002NOPV_Closure%20Letter_06042024_(21-202409).pdf 22023002NOPV_Closure Letter_06042024_(21-202409)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/22023002NOPV/22023002NOPV_Closure%20Letter_06042024_(21-202409)_text.pdf 22023002NOPV_Final Order_10172023_(21-202409).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/22023002NOPV/22023002NOPV_Final%20Order_10172023_(21-202409).pdf 22023002NOPV_Final Order_10172023_(21-202409)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/22023002NOPV/22023002NOPV_Final%20Order_10172023_(21-202409)_text.pdf 22023002NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_08222023_(21-202409).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/22023002NOPV/22023002NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_08222023_(21-202409).pdf 22023002NOPV_PCO_07282023_(21-202409).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/22023002NOPV/22023002NOPV_PCO_07282023_(21-202409).pdf 22023002NOPV_PCO_07282023_(21-202409)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/22023002NOPV/22023002NOPV_PCO_07282023_(21-202409)_text.pdf 22023002NOPV_Final Order_10172023_(21-202409)_text.pdf October 17, 2023 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: jeff.gifford@genlp.com Jeffrey W. Gifford Vice President, HSSE Genesis Energy, L.P. 811 Louisiana Street, Suite 1200 Houston, Texas 77002 Re: CPF No. 2-2023-002-NOPV Dear Mr. Gifford: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case to Genesis Pipeline USA, L.P., a subsidiary of Genesis Energy, L.P. 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, Southern 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. James A. Urisko, Director, Southern Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA Mr. John R. Jewett, Director, DOT Compliance, Genesis Energy, L.P., john.jewett@genlp.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 ) ) Genesis Pipeline USA, L.P., ) CPF No. 2-2023-002-NOPV a subsidiary of Genesis Energy, L.P., ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On July 28, 2023, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Southern Region, Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation (Notice) to Genesis Pipeline USA, L.P. (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 195. The Notice also proposed certain measures to correct the violation. 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 regulations listed below, as more fully described in the enclosed Notice, which is incorporated by reference: 49 C.F.R. § 195.440 (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to meet the regulation because it did not assess the unique attributes and characteristics of its pipeline facilities in its Public Awareness Program baseline message brochures provided to the affected public. 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. Warning Items With respect to Item 2, the Notice alleged probable violations of 49 C.F.R. § 195.52 but did not propose a civil penalty or compliance order for this item. Therefore, this is considered to be a warning item. If OPS finds a violation of this provision 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. October 17, 2023 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety 22023002NOPV_Closure Letter_06042024_(21-202409)_text.pdf VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: garland.gaspard@genlp.com; John.jewett@genlp.com; Jorge.morice@genlp.com. June 4, 2024 Garland Gaspard SVP, Operations & Engineering Genesis Energy, L.P. 383 Highlandia Dr. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810 CPF 2-2023-002-NOPV Dear Mr. Gaspard: On October 17, 2023, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to Genesis Pipeline USA, L.P., a subsidiary of Genesis Energy, L.P., 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, James A. Urisko Director, Southern Region Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 6458