# MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY, LP — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 320215001
- **title:** MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY, LP — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2021-01-08
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.406(b), 195.428.
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Notice of Probable Violation involving MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY, LP. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.406(b),  195.428. The case was opened on 2021-01-08 and is reported as closed as of 2021-03-17. Proposed civil penalty: $20,700. Assessed civil penalty: $20,700. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

320215001_Final Order_03122021.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320215001/320215001_Final%20Order_03122021.pdf

320215001_Final Order_03122021_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320215001/320215001_Final%20Order_03122021_text.pdf

320215001_NOPV PCP_01082021.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320215001/320215001_NOPV%20PCP_01082021.pdf

320215001_NOPV PCP_01082021_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/320215001/320215001_NOPV%20PCP_01082021_text.pdf

320215001_Final Order_03122021_text.pdf

March 12, 2021
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: mike.mears@magellanlp.com
Mr. Michael N. Mears
President and Chief Executive Officer
Magellan Midstream Partners, LP
One Williams Center
PO Box 22186 MD 27
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74172-2186
Re: CPF No. 3-2021-5001
Dear Mears:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes a finding of
violation and assesses a civil penalty of $20,700. 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. Gregory Ochs, Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA
Mr. Jason Smith, Vice President, Asset Integrity, Magellan Pipeline Company, LP
jason.smith@magellanlp.com
Mr. Mark Materna, Director, Pipeline Integrity, Magellan Pipeline Company, LP
mark.materna@magellanlp.com
CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT REQUESTED



U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590
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In the Matter of )
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Magellan Midstream Partners, LP, ) CPF No. 3-2021-5001
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Respondent. )
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FINAL ORDER
On January 8, 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 Magellan Midstream
Partners, LP (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated a pipeline
safety regulation in 49 C.F.R. Part 195 and proposed a civil penalty of $20,700. Respondent 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. § 195.406(b) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to ensure the pressure in a
pipeline during surges or other variations from normal operations does not exceed
110 percent of the operating pressure limit established under § 195.406(a).
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, I assess Respondent a civil
penalty of $20,700.
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 $20,700 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



CPF No. 3-2021-5001
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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.
WARNING ITEM
With respect to Item 2, the Notice alleged a probable violation of 49 C.F.R. § 195.428(a), but did
not propose a civil penalty or compliance order for this item. Therefore, this is considered to be
a warning item. If OPS finds a violation of this provision 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.
March 12, 2021
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
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