{"operation":"document","citation":"CPF 32023007NOPV","title":"TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP) — Notice of Probable Violation","source_type":"enforcement","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"historical","official":true,"published_on":"2023-12-14","effective_on":null,"summary":"CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 192.605(a).","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32023007nopv.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32023007nopv.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32023007nopv","source_url":"https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/32023007NOPV","body":"Notice of Probable Violation involving TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP). PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 192.605(a). The case was opened on 2023-12-14 and is reported as closed as of 2024-02-29. Proposed civil penalty: $225,134. Assessed civil penalty: $225,134. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.\n\nOfficial case documents:\n\n32023007NOPV_Final Order_02162024_(22-237870).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023007NOPV/32023007NOPV_Final%20Order_02162024_(22-237870).pdf\n\n32023007NOPV_Final Order_02162024_(22-237870)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023007NOPV/32023007NOPV_Final%20Order_02162024_(22-237870)_text.pdf\n\n32023007NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_01122024_(22-237870).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023007NOPV/32023007NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_01122024_(22-237870).pdf\n\n32023007NOPV_PCP_12142023_(22-237870).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023007NOPV/32023007NOPV_PCP_12142023_(22-237870).pdf\n\n32023007NOPV_PCP_12142023_(22-237870)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023007NOPV/32023007NOPV_PCP_12142023_(22-237870)_text.pdf\n\n32023007NOPV_Final Order_02162024_(22-237870)_text.pdf\n\nFebruary 16, 2024\nVIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: cynthia.hansen@enbridge.com\nCynthia Hansen\nExecutive Vice President and President\nGas Transmission and Midstream\nEnbridge Inc.\n915 N Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100\nHouston, Texas 77079\nRe: CPF No. 3-2023-007-NOPV\nDear Ms. Hansen:\nEnclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case to Texas Eastern\nTransmission, LP, a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc. It makes a finding of violation and assesses a\ncivil penalty of $225,134. When the civil penalty has been paid, this enforcement action will be\nclosed. Service of the Final Order by e-mail is effective upon the date of transmission and\nacknowledgement of receipt as provided under 49 C.F.R. § 190.5.\nThank you for your cooperation in this matter.\nSincerely,\nAlan K. Mayberry\nAssociate Administrator\nfor Pipeline Safety\nEnclosures (Final Order and NOPV)\ncc: Mr. Gregory A. Ochs, Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA\nMr. Michael Koby, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Gas Transmission\nand Midstream, Enbridge Inc., michael.koby@enbridge.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Peter Seydewitz, Director, Operational Excellence, GTM Engineering & Asset\nManagement, Enbridge Inc., peter.seydewitz@enbridge.com\nMr. Leo Rosas, Jr., Supervisor, Operational Compliance, Enbridge Inc.,\nleo.rosasjr@enbridge.com\nCONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT REQUESTED\n\n\n\nU.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION\nPIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION\nOFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY\nWASHINGTON, D.C. 20590\n____________________________________\nIn the Matter of )\nTexas Eastern Transmission, LP, )\na subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., ) CPF No. 3-2023-007-NOPV\n)\n)\n)\nRespondent. )\n____________________________________)\nFINAL ORDER\nOn December 14, 2023, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Central Region, Office of\nPipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation (Notice) to Texas Eastern\nTransmission, LP (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the\npipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 192 and proposed a civil penalty of $225,134.\nRespondent did not contest the allegation of violation or the proposed civil penalty.\nBased upon a review of all of the evidence, pursuant to § 190.213, I find Respondent violated the\npipeline safety regulation listed below, as more fully described in the enclosed Notice, which is\nincorporated by reference:\n49 C.F.R. § 192.605(a) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to follow its required\noperating procedures for maintaining and repairing the pipeline when it did not\nmaintain a 1-foot buffer when using mechanical equipment for excavation and/or\nbackfilling of pipe.\nThis finding of violation will be considered a prior offense in any subsequent enforcement action\ntaken against Respondent. In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.223, Respondent is assessed a\ncivil penalty amount of $225,134.\nPayment of the civil penalty must be made within 20 days of service. Federal regulations (49\nC.F.R. § 89.21(b)(3)) require such payment to be made by wire transfer through the Federal\nReserve Communications System (Fedwire), to the account of the U.S. Treasury. Detailed\ninstructions are contained in the enclosure. Questions concerning wire transfers should be\ndirected to: Financial Operations Division (AMK-325), Federal Aviation Administration, Mike\nMonroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 S MacArthur Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 79169.\nThe Financial Operations Division telephone number is (405) 954-8845.\n\n\n\nFailure to pay the civil penalty will result in accrual of interest at the current annual rate in\naccordance with 31 U.S.C. § 3717, 31 C.F.R. § 901.9 and 49 C.F.R. § 89.23. Pursuant to those\nsame authorities, a late penalty charge of six percent (6%) per annum will be charged if payment\nis not made within 110 days of service. Furthermore, failure to pay the civil penalty may result\nin referral of the matter to the Attorney General for appropriate action in a district court of the\nUnited States.\nThe terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R.\n§ 190.5.\nFebruary 16, 2024\n___________________________________ _________________________\nAlan K. Mayberry Date Issued\nAssociate Administrator\nfor Pipeline Safety","truncated":false,"body_characters":5584}