# ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 320205019
- **title:** ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2020-10-13
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.452(h)(4)(i).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 195.452(h)(4)(i). The case was opened on 2020-10-13 and is reported as closed as of 2021-01-28. Proposed civil penalty: $12,900. Assessed civil penalty: $12,900. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

320205019_Closure Letter_01282021.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320205019/320205019_Closure%20Letter_01282021.pdf

320205019_Closure Letter_01282021_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320205019/320205019_Closure%20Letter_01282021_text.pdf

320205019_Final Order_01142021.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320205019/320205019_Final%20Order_01142021.pdf

320205019_Final Order_01142021_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320205019/320205019_Final%20Order_01142021_text.pdf

320205019_NOPV PCP_10132020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320205019/320205019_NOPV%20PCP_10132020.pdf

320205019_NOPV PCP_10132020_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320205019/320205019_NOPV%20PCP_10132020_text.pdf

320205019_Operator Response to Notice_12082020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320205019/320205019_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_12082020.pdf

320205019_Closure Letter_01282021_text.pdf

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: gbacon@eprod.com, jcmorton@eprod.com and
ajteague@eprod.com
January 28, 2021
Mr. Graham Bacon
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Enterprise Products Operating, LLC
1100 Louisiana Street
Houston, Texas 77002
RE: CPF 3-2020-5019
Dear Mr. Bacon:
On January 14, 2021, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
issued to Enterprise Products Operating, LLC, a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This
Order included a Notice of Probable Violation and Civil Penalty. Based on our review of the
documentation you provided and our collections information repository, it has been determined
that you have complied with the terms of this Order and made payment of the penalty amount.
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, OPS
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Cc: Mr. Jeff Morton, Senior Director, Transportation Compliance, Enterprise Products
Operating, LLC, jcmorton@eprod.com
Mr. A.J. Teague, Director and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Products Partners,
LP, ajteague@eprod.com

320205019_Final Order_01142021_text.pdf

January 14, 2021
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: gbacon@eprod.com
Mr. Graham Bacon
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Enterprise Products Operating, LLC
1100 Louisiana Street
Houston, Texas 77002
Re: CPF No. 3-2020-5019
Dear Mr. Bacon:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes one finding
of violation and assesses a civil penalty of $12,900. When the civil penalty has been paid, 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. Jeff Morton, Senior Director, Transportation Compliance, Enterprise Products
Operating, LLC, jcmorton@eprod.com
Mr. A.J. Teague, Director and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Products Partners,
LP, ajteague@eprod.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 )
Enterprise Products Operating, LLC, ) CPF No. 3-2020-5019
a subsidiary of Enterprise Products Partners, LP, )
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Respondent. )
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FINAL ORDER
On October 13, 2020, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Central Region, Office of
Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation (Notice) to Enterprise Products
Operating, LLC (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the
pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 195 and proposed a civil penalty of $12,900.
Respondent did not contest either the allegation of violation or the proposed civil penalty.
Based upon a review of all of the evidence, pursuant to § 190.213, I find that Respondent
violated the pipeline safety regulation listed below, as more fully described in the enclosed
Notice, which is incorporated by reference:
49 C.F.R. § 195.452(h) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed, for a period of five months,
to implement a temporary pressure reduction after reporting to PHMSA the
discovery of a safety-related condition that could lead to an imminent hazard.
This finding of violation will be considered a prior offense in any subsequent enforcement action
taken against Respondent. In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.223, Respondent is assessed a
civil penalty amount of $12,900.
Payment of the civil penalty must be made within 20 days of service. Federal regulations (49
C.F.R. § 89.21(b)(3)) require such payment to be made by wire transfer through the Federal
Reserve Communications System (Fedwire), to the account of the U.S. Treasury. Detailed
instructions are contained in the enclosure. Questions concerning wire transfers should be
directed to: Financial Operations Division (AMK-325), Federal Aviation Administration, Mike
Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 S MacArthur Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 79169.
The Financial Operations Division telephone number is (405) 954-8845.
Failure to pay the $12,900 civil penalty will result in accrual of interest at the current annual rate



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in accordance with 31 U.S.C. § 3717, 31 C.F.R. § 901.9, and 49 C.F.R. § 89.23. Pursuant to
those same authorities, a late penalty charge of six percent (6%) per annum will be charged if
payment is not made within 110 days of service. Furthermore, failure to pay the civil penalty
may result in referral of the matter to the Attorney General for appropriate action in a district
court of the United States.
The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R.
§ 190.5.
January 14, 2021
___________________________________ ____________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
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