# NST EXPRESS LLC — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 32022056NOPV
- **title:** NST EXPRESS LLC — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2022-11-08
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.452(b)(1), 195.452(b)(5), 195.507(b), 195.563(a), 195.573(a)(1), 195.573(c), 195.579(b)(2).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving NST EXPRESS LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.452(b)(1),  195.452(b)(5),  195.507(b),  195.563(a),  195.573(a)(1),  195.573(c),  195.579(b)(2). The case was opened on 2022-11-08 and is reported as closed as of 2023-07-03. Proposed civil penalty: $132,100. Assessed civil penalty: $132,100. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

32022056NOPV_Closure Letter_07032023_(21-209703).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32022056NOPV/32022056NOPV_Closure%20Letter_07032023_(21-209703).pdf

32022056NOPV_Closure Letter_07032023_(21-209703)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32022056NOPV/32022056NOPV_Closure%20Letter_07032023_(21-209703)_text.pdf

32022056NOPV_Final Order_01242023_(21-209703).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32022056NOPV/32022056NOPV_Final%20Order_01242023_(21-209703).pdf

32022056NOPV_Final Order_01242023_(21-209703)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32022056NOPV/32022056NOPV_Final%20Order_01242023_(21-209703)_text.pdf

32022056NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_12052022_(21-209703).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32022056NOPV/32022056NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_12052022_(21-209703).pdf

32022056NOPV_PCP PCO_11082022_(21-209703).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32022056NOPV/32022056NOPV_PCP%20PCO_11082022_(21-209703).pdf

32022056NOPV_PCP PCO_11082022_(21-209703)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32022056NOPV/32022056NOPV_PCP%20PCO_11082022_(21-209703)_text.pdf

32022056NOPV_Final Order_01242023_(21-209703)_text.pdf

January 24, 2023
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: troby@bayoumidstream.com
Mr. Travis Roby
Chief Executive Officer
Bayou Midstream Bakken, LLC
820 Gessner Road, Suite 1450
Houston, Texas 77024
Re: CPF No. 3-2022-056-NOPV
Dear Mr. Roby:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings of
violation, finds that the civil penalty amount of $132,100 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. Spencer Nordgran, Vice President, Engineering and Operations, Bayou Midstream
Bakken, LLC, snordgran@bayoumidstream.com
Mr. Travis Nellermoe, Area Operations Manager, Bayou Midstream Bakken, LLC,
tnellermoe@bayoumidstream.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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NST Express LLC, ) CPF No. 3-2022-056-NOPV
a subsidiary of Bayou Midstream Bakken, LLC, )
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Respondent. )
____________________________________________)
FINAL ORDER
On November 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 NST Express LLC
(Respondent), a subsidiary of Bayou Midstream Bakken, LLC. The Notice proposed finding that
Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 195. The Notice also
proposed certain measures to correct the violations. Respondent did not contest the allegations
of violation or corrective measures, and submitted information regarding how it is addressing the
proposed corrective measures. Respondent paid the proposed civil penalty on December 6,
2022.
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. § 195.452(b) (Item 1) – Respondent failed to follow its integrity management
procedure by not estimating the extent of dispersion of hazardous materials that could
result from a failure at Alexander Station and Alexander Junction facilities in Alexander,
North Dakota.
49 C.F.R. § 195.563(a) (Item 3) ─ Respondent failed to demonstrate that it had a
functional cathodic protection system installed in its buried pipeline at the Alexander
Station and Alexander Junction facilities within one year of operation.
49 C.F.R. § 195.573(a)(1) (Item 4) ─ Respondent failed to conduct cathodic protection test
as required on its mainline pipeline and breakout tanks in 2019 at its Alexander Station
facility.
49 C.F.R. § 195.573(c) (Item 5) ─ Respondent failed to check the proper performance of
an electrical bond located in its Alexander Junction facility.



49 C.F.R. § 195.579(b)(2) (Item 6) ─ Respondent failed to monitor the effectiveness of
internal corrosion control measures in a segment of pipeline at its Alexander Station facility.
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 $132,100, 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.
Warning Item
With respect to Item 2, the Notice alleged a probable violation of 49 C.F.R. § 195.507 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.
January 24, 2023
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety

32022056NOPV_Closure Letter_07032023_(21-209703)_text.pdf

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: troby@bayoumidstream.com;
snordgran@bayoumidstream.com; tnellermoe@bayoumidstream.com
July 3, 2023
Travis Roby
Chief Executive Officer
NST Express LLC,
a subsidiary of Bayou Midstream Bakken, LLC
820 Gessner Road, Suite 1450
Houston, Texas 77024
RE: CPF 3-2022-056-NOPV
Dear Mr. Roby:
On January 24, 2023, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
issued to NST Express LLC, a subsidiary of Bayou Midstream Bakken, LLC 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 you provided and confirmation of payment of the civil
penalty, 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, Office of Pipeline Safety
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
cc: Spencer Nordgran, Vice President, Engineering and Operations, Bayou Midstream
Bakken, LLC (snordgran@bayoumidstream.com)
Travis Nellermoe, Area Operations Manager, Bayou Midstream Bakken, LLC,
(tnellermoe@bayoumidstream.com)
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