{"operation":"document","citation":"CPF 320141007W","title":"DCP MIDSTREAM - PEPL — Warning Letter","source_type":"enforcement","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"historical","official":true,"published_on":"2014-11-06","effective_on":null,"summary":"CLOSED warning letter citing 192.709(c), 192.735(a).","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-320141007w.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-320141007w.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-320141007w","source_url":"https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/320141007W","body":"Warning Letter involving DCP MIDSTREAM - PEPL. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 192.709(c),  192.735(a). The case was opened on 2014-11-06 and is reported as closed as of 2014-11-06. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.\n\nOfficial case documents:\n\n320141007W_Warning Letter_11062014.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320141007W/320141007W_Warning%20Letter_11062014.pdf\n\n320141007W_Warning Letter_11062014_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320141007W/320141007W_Warning%20Letter_11062014_text.pdf\n\n320141007W_Warning Letter_11062014_text.pdf\n\nWARNING LETTER\nCERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED\nNovember 6, 2014\nMr. Brent Backes\nGVP General Counsel\nDCP Midstream - PEPL\n370 17th Street, Suite 2500\nDenver, Colorado 80202\nCPF 3-2014-1007W\nDear Mr. Backes:\nOn June 1 - 6, 2014, a representative of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety\nAdministration (PHMSA) pursuant to Chapter 601 of 49 United States Code inspected\nportions of the DCP-PEPL system located in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. PHMSA\nunderstands this system is owned by Energy Transfer and operated by DCP Midstream.\nAs a result of the inspection, it appears that you have committed probable violations of the\nPipeline Safety Regulations, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. The items inspected\nand the probable violation(s) are:\n1. §192.709 Transmission lines: Record keeping.\nEach operator shall maintain the following records for transmission line for\nthe periods specified:\n(c) A record of each patrol, survey, inspection, and test required by subparts L\nand M of this part must be retained for at least 5 years or until the next patrol,\nsurvey, inspection, or test is completed, whichever is longer.\n\n\n\nDCP personnel did not document the partial operation of multiple valves annually\nas required by §192.745(a). According to DCP, these valves are essential valves\nthat would be necessary in an emergency situation.\n2. §192.735 Compressor stations: Storage of combustible materials.\n(a) Flammable or combustible materials in quantities beyond those required\nfor everyday use, or other than those normally used in compressor buildings,\nmust be stored a safe distance from the compressor building.\nDCP was storing combustible materials beyond those required for everyday use in\ntwo compressor station buildings. Combustibles in the form of cardboard boxes and\nplywood were found in the compressor station engine rooms during the field checks\nat the Columbian Booster and Hansford compressor stations.\nUnder 49 United States Code, § 60122, you are subject to a civil penalty not to exceed\n$200,000 per violation per day the violation persists up to a maximum of $2,000,000 for a\nrelated series of violations. For violations occurring prior to January 4, 2012, the maximum\npenalty may not exceed $100,000 per violation per day, with a maximum penalty not to\nexceed $1,000,000 for a related series of violations. We have reviewed the circumstances\nand supporting documents involved in this case, and have decided not to conduct additional\nenforcement action or penalty assessment proceedings at this time. We advise you to\ncorrect the item(s) identified in this letter. Failure to do so will result in DCP being subject\nto additional enforcement action.\nNo reply to this letter is required. If you choose to reply, in your correspondence please\nrefer to CPF 3-2014-1007W. Be advised that all material you submit in response to this\nenforcement action is subject to being made publicly available. If you believe that any\nportion of your responsive material qualifies for confidential treatment under 5 U.S.C.\n552(b), along with the complete original document you must provide a second copy of the\ndocument with the portions you believe qualify for confidential treatment redacted and an\nexplanation of why you believe the redacted information qualifies for confidential\ntreatment under 5 U.S.C. 552(b).\nSincerely,\nAllan C. Beshore\nDirector, Central Region\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\n2","truncated":false,"body_characters":4106}