# KPC PIPELINE, LLC — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 32020001NOPV - **title:** KPC PIPELINE, LLC — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2020-11-02 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 191.17(a), 192.167(a)(4), 192.227(a), 192.709(c), 192.917(c), 192.947(d). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32020001nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32020001nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32020001nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/32020001NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving KPC PIPELINE, LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 191.17(a), 192.167(a)(4), 192.227(a), 192.709(c), 192.917(c), 192.947(d). The case was opened on 2020-11-02 and is reported as closed as of 2021-07-30. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 32020001NOPV_Closure Letter_07302021_(20-182881).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32020001NOPV/32020001NOPV_Closure%20Letter_07302021_(20-182881).pdf 32020001NOPV_Closure Letter_07302021_(20-182881)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32020001NOPV/32020001NOPV_Closure%20Letter_07302021_(20-182881)_text.pdf 32020001NOPV_Final Order_01042021_(20-182881).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32020001NOPV/32020001NOPV_Final%20Order_01042021_(20-182881).pdf 32020001NOPV_Final Order_01042021_(20-182881)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32020001NOPV/32020001NOPV_Final%20Order_01042021_(20-182881)_text.pdf 32020001NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_12012020_(20-182881).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32020001NOPV/32020001NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_12012020_(20-182881).pdf 32020001NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_12012020_(20-182882).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32020001NOPV/32020001NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_12012020_(20-182882).pdf 32020001NOPV_PCO_11022020_(20-182881).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32020001NOPV/32020001NOPV_PCO_11022020_(20-182881).pdf 32020001NOPV_PCO_11022020_(20-182881)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32020001NOPV/32020001NOPV_PCO_11022020_(20-182881)_text.pdf 32020001NOPV_Final Order_01042021_(20-182881)_text.pdf January 4, 2021 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: lbullock@mvpurchasing.com Mr. Lee Bullock President KPC Pipeline, LLC 8301 E 21st Street, Suite 370 Wichita, Kansas 67206 Re: CPF 3-2020-001-NOPV Dear Mr. Bullock: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings 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, Central Region, this enforcement action will be closed. Service of the Final Order by electronic mail is effective upon the date of transmission 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. Gregory Ochs, Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA Mr. Rob Kitterman, Vice President, KPC Pipeline, LLC, rkitterman@mvpipelines.com Mr. Adam Cowart, Manager of EHS, KPC Pipeline, LLC, acowart@mvpipelines.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 ) KPC Pipeline, LLC, ) CPF No. 3-2020-001-NOPV ) ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On November 2, 2020, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed Compliance Order (Notice) to KPC Pipeline, LLC (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Parts 191 and 192. The Notice also proposed certain measures to correct the violations. Respondent did not contest the allegations 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. § 191.17(a) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to report a leak that occurred on its P70 pipeline in April 2019 on the annual report for calendar year 2019 that was submitted to PHMSA; 49 C.F.R. § 192.167(a)(4) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to have an emergency shutdown device located near an exit gate and out of the gas area of the station; and 49 C.F.R. § 192.709(c) (Item 4) ─ Respondent failed to maintain records validating the maximum allowable operating pressure, per the requirements § 192.619, for multiple pipeline segments. These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. CPF No. 3-2020-001-NOPV Page 2 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 violations. 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 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 Items 3, 5, 6, and 7, the Notice alleged probable violations of 49 C.F.R. §§ 192.227(a), 192.709(c), 192.917(c), and 192.947(d), respectively, but did not propose a civil penalty or compliance order for these items. Therefore, these are considered to be warning items. If OPS finds a violation of any of these items 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. January 4, 2021 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety 32020001NOPV_Closure Letter_07302021_(20-182881)_text.pdf VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: lbullock@mvpurchasing.com; rkitterman@mvpipelines.com; and ACowart@mvpipelines.com July 30, 2021 Mr. Lee Bullock President KPC Pipeline, LLC 8301 E 21st Street, Suite 370 Wichita, KS 67206 CPF 3-2020-001-NOPV Dear Mr. Bullock: On January 4, 2021, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to KPC Pipeline, LLC a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Order included a Compliance Order requirement to take corrective actions on your pipeline facilities. Based on our review of the documentation you provided and additional review of documentation during a site visit on July 28, 2021, 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, Gregory A. Ochs Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 7141