# CALIBER SPRING CREEK LLC — Notice of Probable Violation

- **operation:** document
- **citation:** CPF 32021010NOPV
- **title:** CALIBER SPRING CREEK LLC — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2021-08-20
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 194.7(b).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving CALIBER SPRING CREEK LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 194.7(b). The case was opened on 2021-08-20 and is reported as closed as of 2021-11-05. Proposed civil penalty: $19,000. Assessed civil penalty: $19,000. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

32021010NOPV_Closure Letter_11052021_(20-196685).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021010NOPV/32021010NOPV_Closure%20Letter_11052021_(20-196685).pdf

32021010NOPV_Closure Letter_11052021_(20-196685)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021010NOPV/32021010NOPV_Closure%20Letter_11052021_(20-196685)_text.pdf

32021010NOPV_Final Order_10192021_(20-196685).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021010NOPV/32021010NOPV_Final%20Order_10192021_(20-196685).pdf

32021010NOPV_Final Order_10192021_(20-196685)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021010NOPV/32021010NOPV_Final%20Order_10192021_(20-196685)_text.pdf

32021010NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_09172021_(20-196685).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021010NOPV/32021010NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_09172021_(20-196685).pdf

32021010NOPV_PCP_08202021_(20-196685).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021010NOPV/32021010NOPV_PCP_08202021_(20-196685).pdf

32021010NOPV_PCP_08202021_(20-196685)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021010NOPV/32021010NOPV_PCP_08202021_(20-196685)_text.pdf

32021010NOPV_Closure Letter_11052021_(20-196685)_text.pdf

VIA ELECTORNIC MAIL TO: dwerth@calibermidstream.com and
cbutero@calibermidstream.com
November 5, 2021
Mr. Daniel Werth
President & Chief Executive Officer
Caliber Midstream Partners, LP
950 17th Ave, Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80202
dwerth@calibermidstream.com
Re: CPF 3-2021-010-NOPV
Dear Mr. Werth:
On October 19, 2021, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
issued to Caliber Midstream Partners, LP a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Order
included a Civil Penalty assessment in the amount of $19,000. Based upon receipt of Caliber
Midstream Partners, LP’s payment in the amount of the civil penalty on November 3, 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, OPS
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
cc: Ms. Carol Butero, Director of Regulatory Safety and Compliance. Caliber Midstream
Partners, LP – cbutero@calibermidstream.com

32021010NOPV_Final Order_10192021_(20-196685)_text.pdf

October 19, 2021
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: dwerth@calibermidstream.com
Mr. Daniel Werth
President & Chief Executive Officer
Caliber Midstream Partners, LP
950 17th Street, Suite 1000
Denver, Colorado 80202
Re: CPF No. 3-2021-010-NOPV
Dear Mr. Werth:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes a finding of
violation and assesses a civil penalty of $19,000. When the civil penalty has been paid, this
enforcement action will be closed. Service of the Final Order by e-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
Ms. Carol Butero, Director of Regulatory, Safety, and Compliance, Caliber Midstream
Partners, LP, cbutero@calibermidstream.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 )
Caliber Spring Creek LLC, ) CPF No. 3-2021-010-NOPV
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Respondent. )
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FINAL ORDER
On August 20, 2021, 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 Caliber Spring Creek
LLC (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline
safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 194 and proposed a civil penalty of $19,000. Caliber
Midstream Partners, LP, on behalf of Respondent, responded to the Notice and did not contest
the allegation of violation or the proposed civil penalty.
Based upon a review of all of the evidence, pursuant to § 190.213, I find 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. § 194.7(b) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to operate its facilities in
accordance with its response plan.
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 $19,000.
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 $19,000 civil penalty will result in accrual of interest at the current annual rate
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



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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.
October 19, 2021
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
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