# TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP — Notice of Probable Violation - **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:** Not available - **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. Official case documents: 32023033NOPV_Closure Letter_10032024_(22-234926).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023033NOPV/32023033NOPV_Closure%20Letter_10032024_(22-234926).pdf 32023033NOPV_Closure Letter_10032024_(22-234926)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023033NOPV/32023033NOPV_Closure%20Letter_10032024_(22-234926)_text.pdf 32023033NOPV_Final Order_01292024_(22-234926).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023033NOPV/32023033NOPV_Final%20Order_01292024_(22-234926).pdf 32023033NOPV_Final Order_01292024_(22-234926)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023033NOPV/32023033NOPV_Final%20Order_01292024_(22-234926)_text.pdf 32023033NOPV_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 32023033NOPV_PCO_11272023_(22-234926).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023033NOPV/32023033NOPV_PCO_11272023_(22-234926).pdf 32023033NOPV_PCO_11272023_(22-234926)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32023033NOPV/32023033NOPV_PCO_11272023_(22-234926)_text.pdf 32023033NOPV_Closure Letter_10032024_(22-234926)_text.pdf VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: cynthia.hansen@enbridge.com; michael.koby@enbridge.com; salima.Abdula@enbridge.com; October 3, 2024 Cynthia Hansen, EVP & President Gas Transmission and Midstream Enbridge Inc. 915 North Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100 Houston, TX 77079 RE: CPF 3-2023-033-NOPV Dear Ms. Hansen: On January 29, 2024, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Final Order included a Compliance Order. Based on our review of the documentation provided, it has been determined that you have complied with the terms of the Final 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: Michael Koby, SVP & Chief Operations Officer, GTM, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (michael.koby@enbridge.com) Salima Abdulla, Operational Compliance Manager, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (salima.Abdula@enbridge.com) 32023033NOPV_Final Order_01292024_(22-234926)_text.pdf January 29, 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. 3-2023-033-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 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 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, Supervisor, Operational Compliance, Enbridge Inc., leo.rosasjr@enbridge.com CONFIMRATION 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, ) CPF No. 3-2023-033-NOPV a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On November 27, 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, a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc. (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 192. The Notice also proposed certain measures to correct the violation. Enbridge responded on behalf of Respondent and did not contest the allegation of violation or corrective measures. Based upon a review of all of the evidence, pursuant to § 190.213, I find Respondent violated the pipeline safety regulations listed below, as more fully described in the enclosed Notice, which is incorporated by reference: 49 C.F.R. § 192.625(b)(3) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to odorize a lateral pipeline (Line 15-F), located entirely in a Class 3 area, as required. This finding of violation will be considered a prior offense in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. 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 violation. 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. January 29, 2024 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 6682