# TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP) — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **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:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 192.605(a).
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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.

Official case documents:

32023007NOPV_Final Order_02162024_(22-237870).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023007NOPV/32023007NOPV_Final%20Order_02162024_(22-237870).pdf

32023007NOPV_Final Order_02162024_(22-237870)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023007NOPV/32023007NOPV_Final%20Order_02162024_(22-237870)_text.pdf

32023007NOPV_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

32023007NOPV_PCP_12142023_(22-237870).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023007NOPV/32023007NOPV_PCP_12142023_(22-237870).pdf

32023007NOPV_PCP_12142023_(22-237870)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023007NOPV/32023007NOPV_PCP_12142023_(22-237870)_text.pdf

32023007NOPV_Final Order_02162024_(22-237870)_text.pdf

February 16, 2024
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: cynthia.hansen@enbridge.com
Cynthia Hansen
Executive Vice President and President
Gas Transmission and Midstream
Enbridge Inc.
915 N Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100
Houston, Texas 77079
Re: CPF No. 3-2023-007-NOPV
Dear Ms. Hansen:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case to Texas Eastern
Transmission, LP, a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc. It makes a finding of violation and assesses a
civil penalty of $225,134. When the civil penalty has been paid, 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. Michael Koby, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Gas Transmission
and Midstream, Enbridge Inc., michael.koby@enbridge.com







Mr. Peter Seydewitz, Director, Operational Excellence, GTM Engineering & Asset
Management, Enbridge Inc., peter.seydewitz@enbridge.com
Mr. Leo Rosas, Jr., Supervisor, Operational Compliance, Enbridge Inc.,
leo.rosasjr@enbridge.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 )
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, )
a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., ) CPF No. 3-2023-007-NOPV
)
)
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
FINAL ORDER
On December 14, 2023, 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 Texas Eastern
Transmission, LP (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the
pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 192 and proposed a civil penalty of $225,134.
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. § 192.605(a) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to follow its required
operating procedures for maintaining and repairing the pipeline when it did not
maintain a 1-foot buffer when using mechanical equipment for excavation and/or
backfilling of pipe.
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, Respondent is assessed a
civil penalty amount of $225,134.
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 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 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.
The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R.
§ 190.5.
February 16, 2024
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
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