{"operation":"document","citation":"CPF 32023033NOPV","title":"TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP — Notice of Probable Violation","source_type":"enforcement","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"historical","official":true,"published_on":"2023-11-27","effective_on":null,"summary":"CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 192.625(a), 192.625(b)(3).","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32023033nopv.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32023033nopv.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32023033nopv","source_url":"https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/32023033NOPV","body":"Notice of Probable Violation involving TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 192.625(a),  192.625(b)(3). The case was opened on 2023-11-27 and is reported as closed as of 2024-10-03. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.\n\nOfficial case documents:\n\n32023033NOPV_Closure Letter_10032024_(22-234926).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023033NOPV/32023033NOPV_Closure%20Letter_10032024_(22-234926).pdf\n\n32023033NOPV_Closure Letter_10032024_(22-234926)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023033NOPV/32023033NOPV_Closure%20Letter_10032024_(22-234926)_text.pdf\n\n32023033NOPV_Final Order_01292024_(22-234926).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023033NOPV/32023033NOPV_Final%20Order_01292024_(22-234926).pdf\n\n32023033NOPV_Final Order_01292024_(22-234926)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023033NOPV/32023033NOPV_Final%20Order_01292024_(22-234926)_text.pdf\n\n32023033NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_12212023_(22-234926).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023033NOPV/32023033NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_12212023_(22-234926).pdf\n\n32023033NOPV_PCO_11272023_(22-234926).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023033NOPV/32023033NOPV_PCO_11272023_(22-234926).pdf\n\n32023033NOPV_PCO_11272023_(22-234926)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023033NOPV/32023033NOPV_PCO_11272023_(22-234926)_text.pdf\n\n32023033NOPV_Closure Letter_10032024_(22-234926)_text.pdf\n\nVIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: cynthia.hansen@enbridge.com;\nmichael.koby@enbridge.com; salima.Abdula@enbridge.com;\nOctober 3, 2024\nCynthia Hansen,\nEVP & President\nGas Transmission and Midstream\nEnbridge Inc.\n915 North Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100\nHouston, TX 77079\nRE: CPF 3-2023-033-NOPV\nDear Ms. Hansen:\nOn January 29, 2024, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)\nissued to Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., a Final Order in the\nabove-referenced case. This Final Order included a Compliance Order. Based on our review of\nthe documentation provided, it has been determined that you have complied with the terms of the\nFinal Order.\nAccordingly, this case is now closed, and no further action is contemplated with respect to the\nmatters involved in this case. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.\nSincerely,\nGregory A. Ochs\nDirector, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\ncc: Michael Koby, SVP & Chief Operations Officer, GTM, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP\n(michael.koby@enbridge.com)\nSalima Abdulla, Operational Compliance Manager, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP\n(salima.Abdula@enbridge.com)\n\n32023033NOPV_Final Order_01292024_(22-234926)_text.pdf\n\nJanuary 29, 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. 3-2023-033-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 specifies\nactions that need to be taken to comply with the pipeline safety regulations. When the terms of\nthe compliance order are completed, as determined by the Director, Central Region, this\nenforcement action will be closed. Service of the Final Order by e-mail is effective upon the\ndate of transmission and acknowledgement 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 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\nMr. Peter Seydewitz, Director, Operational Excellence, GTM Engineering & Asset\nManagement, Enbridge Inc., peter.seydewitz@enbridge.com\nMr. Leo Rosas, Supervisor, Operational Compliance, Enbridge Inc.,\nleo.rosasjr@enbridge.com\nCONFIMRATION 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____________________________________\n)\nIn the Matter of )\n)\nTexas Eastern Transmission, LP, ) CPF No. 3-2023-033-NOPV\na subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., )\n)\nRespondent. )\n____________________________________)\nFINAL ORDER\nOn November 27, 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, a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc. (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that\nRespondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 192. The Notice also\nproposed certain measures to correct the violation. Enbridge responded on behalf of Respondent\nand did not contest the allegation of violation or corrective measures.\nBased upon a review of all of the evidence, pursuant to § 190.213, I find Respondent violated the\npipeline safety regulations listed below, as more fully described in the enclosed Notice, which is\nincorporated by reference:\n49 C.F.R. § 192.625(b)(3) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to odorize a lateral\npipeline (Line 15-F), located entirely in a Class 3 area, as required.\nThis finding of violation will be considered a prior offense in any subsequent enforcement action\ntaken against Respondent.\nCompliance Actions\nPursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60118(b) and 49 C.F.R. § 190.217, Respondent is ordered to take the\nactions proposed in the enclosed Notice to correct the violation. The Director may grant an\nextension of time to comply with any of the required items upon a written request timely\nsubmitted by the Respondent and demonstrating good cause for an extension. Upon completion\nof the ordered actions, Respondent may request that the Director close the case. Failure to\ncomply with this Order may result in the assessment of civil penalties under 49 C.F.R. § 190.223\nor in referral to the Attorney General for appropriate relief in a district court of the United States.\n\n\n\nThe terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R.\n§ 190.5.\nJanuary 29, 2024\n___________________________________ _________________________\nAlan K. Mayberry Date Issued\nAssociate Administrator\nfor Pipeline Safety","truncated":false,"body_characters":6682}