# CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 32022001NOPV - **title:** CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2022-08-08 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.262(a), 195.302(a). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32022001nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32022001nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32022001nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/32022001NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC.. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.262(a), 195.302(a). The case was opened on 2022-08-08 and is reported as closed as of 2022-11-18. Proposed civil penalty: $12,000. Assessed civil penalty: $12,000. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 32022001NOPV_Closure Letter_11182022_(21-208610).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32022001NOPV/32022001NOPV_Closure%20Letter_11182022_(21-208610).pdf 32022001NOPV_Closure Letter_11182022_(21-208610)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32022001NOPV/32022001NOPV_Closure%20Letter_11182022_(21-208610)_text.pdf 32022001NOPV_Final Order_09302022_(21-208610).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32022001NOPV/32022001NOPV_Final%20Order_09302022_(21-208610).pdf 32022001NOPV_Final Order_09302022_(21-208610)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32022001NOPV/32022001NOPV_Final%20Order_09302022_(21-208610)_text.pdf 32022001NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_08312022_(21-208610).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32022001NOPV/32022001NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_08312022_(21-208610).pdf 32022001NOPV_PCP PCO_08082022_(21-208610).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32022001NOPV/32022001NOPV_PCP%20PCO_08082022_(21-208610).pdf 32022001NOPV_PCP PCO_08082022_(21-208610)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32022001NOPV/32022001NOPV_PCP%20PCO_08082022_(21-208610)_text.pdf 32022001NOPV_Final Order_09302022_(21-208610)_text.pdf September 30, 2022 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: baybry@clr.com Mr. William B. Berry President and Chief Executive Officer Continental Resources, Inc. 20 North Broadway Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Re: CPF No. 3-2022-001-NOPV Dear Mr. Berry: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings of violation, finds that the civil penalty amount of $12,000 has been paid in full, and specifies actions that need to be taken to comply with the pipeline safety regulations. When the terms of the compliance order are completed, as determined by the Director, Central Region, this enforcement action will be closed. Service of the Final Order by e-mail is effective upon the date of transmission and acknowledgement of receipt 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 A. Ochs, Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA Mr. Brooks Richardson, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Continental Resources, Inc., brooks.richardson@clr.com Mr. Patrick McGrew, Senior HSE Specialist, Continental Resources, Inc., patrick.mcgrew@clr.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 ) Continental Resources, Inc., ) CPF No. 3-2022-001-NOPV ) ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On August 8, 2022, 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 Continental Resources, Inc. (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 $12,000. The Notice also proposed certain measures to correct the violations. Respondent did not contest the allegations of violation or corrective measures and paid the proposed civil penalty on September 1, 2022. In accordance with § 190.208(a)(1), such payment authorizes the entry of this final order. 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. § 195.262(a) (Item 1) – Respondent failed to install warning devices to warn of the presence of hazardous vapors in pumping station buildings. 49 C.F.R. § 195.302(a) (Item 2) ─ Respondent operated its pipeline without first conducting a pressure test without leakage. These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.223, Respondent is assessed the proposed civil penalty amount of $12,000, which Respondent has already paid in full. Compliance Actions Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60118(b) and 49 C.F.R. § 190.217, Respondent is ordered to take the actions proposed in the enclosed Notice to correct the violations. The Director may grant an extension of time to comply with any of the required items upon a written request timely submitted by the Respondent and demonstrating good cause for an extension. Upon completion of the ordered actions, Respondent may request that the Director close the case. Failure to comply with this Order may result in the assessment of civil penalties under 49 C.F.R. § 190.223 or in referral to the Attorney General for appropriate relief 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. September 30, 2022 ___________________________________ __________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety 32022001NOPV_Closure Letter_11182022_(21-208610)_text.pdf VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: baybry@clr.com; Patrick.mcgrew@clr.com November 18, 2022 William B. Berry, President/CEO Continental Resources, Inc. 20 North Broadway Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Re: CPF 3-2022-001-NOPV Dear Mr. Berry: On September 30, 2022, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to Continental Resources, Inc. (Continental) a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Order included a Compliance Order and Civil Penalty assessment. Based on our review of the documentation provided by Continental on October 19, 2022 and confirmation of payment of the civil penalty in the amount of $12,000 on September 1, 2022, it has been determined that Continental has 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, Office of Pipeline Safety Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration cc: Mr. Patrick McGrew Senior HSE Specialist Continental Resources, Inc. (Patrick.mcgrew@clr.com ) - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 6881