# DCP MIDSTREAM - PEPL — Warning Letter

- **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:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED warning letter citing 192.709(c), 192.735(a).
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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.

Official case documents:

320141007W_Warning Letter_11062014.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320141007W/320141007W_Warning%20Letter_11062014.pdf

320141007W_Warning Letter_11062014_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320141007W/320141007W_Warning%20Letter_11062014_text.pdf

320141007W_Warning Letter_11062014_text.pdf

WARNING LETTER
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
November 6, 2014
Mr. Brent Backes
GVP General Counsel
DCP Midstream - PEPL
370 17th Street, Suite 2500
Denver, Colorado 80202
CPF 3-2014-1007W
Dear Mr. Backes:
On June 1 - 6, 2014, a representative of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration (PHMSA) pursuant to Chapter 601 of 49 United States Code inspected
portions of the DCP-PEPL system located in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. PHMSA
understands this system is owned by Energy Transfer and operated by DCP Midstream.
As a result of the inspection, it appears that you have committed probable violations of the
Pipeline Safety Regulations, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. The items inspected
and the probable violation(s) are:
1. §192.709 Transmission lines: Record keeping.
Each operator shall maintain the following records for transmission line for
the periods specified:
(c) A record of each patrol, survey, inspection, and test required by subparts L
and M of this part must be retained for at least 5 years or until the next patrol,
survey, inspection, or test is completed, whichever is longer.



DCP personnel did not document the partial operation of multiple valves annually
as required by §192.745(a). According to DCP, these valves are essential valves
that would be necessary in an emergency situation.
2. §192.735 Compressor stations: Storage of combustible materials.
(a) Flammable or combustible materials in quantities beyond those required
for everyday use, or other than those normally used in compressor buildings,
must be stored a safe distance from the compressor building.
DCP was storing combustible materials beyond those required for everyday use in
two compressor station buildings. Combustibles in the form of cardboard boxes and
plywood were found in the compressor station engine rooms during the field checks
at the Columbian Booster and Hansford compressor stations.
Under 49 United States Code, § 60122, you are subject to a civil penalty not to exceed
$200,000 per violation per day the violation persists up to a maximum of $2,000,000 for a
related series of violations. For violations occurring prior to January 4, 2012, the maximum
penalty may not exceed $100,000 per violation per day, with a maximum penalty not to
exceed $1,000,000 for a related series of violations. We have reviewed the circumstances
and supporting documents involved in this case, and have decided not to conduct additional
enforcement action or penalty assessment proceedings at this time. We advise you to
correct the item(s) identified in this letter. Failure to do so will result in DCP being subject
to additional enforcement action.
No reply to this letter is required. If you choose to reply, in your correspondence please
refer to CPF 3-2014-1007W. Be advised that all material you submit in response to this
enforcement action is subject to being made publicly available. If you believe that any
portion of your responsive material qualifies for confidential treatment under 5 U.S.C.
552(b), along with the complete original document you must provide a second copy of the
document with the portions you believe qualify for confidential treatment redacted and an
explanation of why you believe the redacted information qualifies for confidential
treatment under 5 U.S.C. 552(b).
Sincerely,
Allan C. Beshore
Director, Central Region
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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