# FLINT HILLS RESOURCES, LC — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 32021032NOPV - **title:** FLINT HILLS RESOURCES, LC — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2021-04-26 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.264(b)(1), 195.430(c), 195.452(f)(3), 195.452(i)(1), 195.589(c). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32021032nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32021032nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32021032nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/32021032NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving FLINT HILLS RESOURCES, LC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.264(b)(1), 195.430(c), 195.452(f)(3), 195.452(i)(1), 195.589(c). The case was opened on 2021-04-26 and is reported as closed as of 2021-06-08. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 32021032NOPV_Final Order_06082021_(21-210185).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021032NOPV/32021032NOPV_Final%20Order_06082021_(21-210185).pdf 32021032NOPV_Final Order_06082021_(21-210185)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021032NOPV/32021032NOPV_Final%20Order_06082021_(21-210185)_text.pdf 32021032NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_05122021_(21-210185).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021032NOPV/32021032NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_05122021_(21-210185).pdf 32021032NOPV_PCO_04262021_(21-210185).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021032NOPV/32021032NOPV_PCO_04262021_(21-210185).pdf 32021032NOPV_PCO_04262021_(21-210185)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32021032NOPV/32021032NOPV_PCO_04262021_(21-210185)_text.pdf 32021032NOPV_Final Order_06082021_(21-210185)_text.pdf June 6, 2021 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: jeff.ramsey@fhr.com Mr. Jeff Ramsey President and Chief Executive Officer Flint Hills Resources, LLC 4111 E. 37th Street North Wichita, Kansas 67220 Re: CPF No. 3-2021-032-NOPV Dear Mr. Ramsey: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes a finding of violation and finds that the proposed actions to comply with the pipeline safety regulations have been completed. This case is now 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 Ms. Kimberly A. Gerold, Manager, Pipeline Safety, Flint Hills Resources, LLC, kim.gerold@fhr.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 ) Flint Hills Resources, LLC, ) CPF No. 3-2021-032-NOPV ) ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On April 26, 2021, 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 Flint Hills Resources (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part § 195.264(b)(1) and proposed certain measures to correct the violation. Respondent did not contest the allegation of violation or the corrective measures. 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. § 195.264(b)(1) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to install the tank impoundment drain valve in accordance with Section 22.11.2 of NFPA-30. Specifically, the drain valve for Tanks 12, 13, 14, and 15 was only operable from inside the diked area, despite Section 22.11.2 requiring drain valves to be operable from outside the diked area. This finding of violation will be considered a prior offense in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. COMPLIANCE ACTIONS The Director has indicated that Respondent completed the actions proposed in the Notice to correct the violations. Therefore, it is not necessary to include the proposed compliance terms in this Final Order. CPF No. 3-2021-032-NOPV Page 2 WARNING ITEMS With respect to Items 2, 3, 4, and 5, the Notice alleged probable violations of 49 C.F.R. §§ 195.430(c), 195.452(f)(3), 195.452(i)(1), and 195.589(c), 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. June 8, 2021 Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 4615