ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC — Notice of Probable Violation

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320205019_Closure Letter_01282021_text.pdf, page 1Official PDFVIA 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, page 1Official PDFJanuary 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#

320205019_Final Order_01142021_text.pdf, page 2U.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, ) ) ) ) Respondent. ) _____________________________________________ ) 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#

320205019_Final Order_01142021_text.pdf, page 3CPF No. 3-2020-5019 Page 2 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#