{"operation":"document","citation":"CPF 32024011NOPV","title":"NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO — Notice of Probable Violation","source_type":"enforcement","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"historical","official":true,"published_on":"2024-02-06","effective_on":null,"summary":"CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 192.5(c)(2).","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32024011nopv.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32024011nopv.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32024011nopv","source_url":"https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/32024011NOPV","body":"Notice of Probable Violation involving NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 192.5(c)(2). The case was opened on 2024-02-06 and is reported as closed as of 2024-07-30. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.\n\nOfficial case documents:\n\n32024011NOPV_Operator Response to Notice and Request for Hearing and Request Case file and Statement of Issues and Request Informal Meeting_02292024_(23-264235).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024011NOPV/32024011NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice%20and%20Request%20for%20Hearing%20and%20Request%20Case%20file%20and%20Statement%20of%20Issues%20and%20Request%20Informal%20Meeting_02292024_(23-264235).pdf\n\n32024011NOPV_PCO_02062024_(23-264235).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024011NOPV/32024011NOPV_PCO_02062024_(23-264235).pdf\n\n32024011NOPV_PCO_02062024_(23-264235)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024011NOPV/32024011NOPV_PCO_02062024_(23-264235)_text.pdf\n\n32024011NOPV_PHC Hearing Canceled_07302024_(23-264235).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024011NOPV/32024011NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Canceled_07302024_(23-264235).pdf\n\n32024011NOPV_PHC Hearing Canceled_07302024_(23-264235)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024011NOPV/32024011NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Canceled_07302024_(23-264235)_text.pdf\n\n32024011NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_03152024_(23-264235).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024011NOPV/32024011NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_03152024_(23-264235).pdf\n\n32024011NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_03152024_(23-264235)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024011NOPV/32024011NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_03152024_(23-264235)_text.pdf\n\n32024011NOPV_Region Withdrawal of Notice Letter_07302024_(23-264235).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024011NOPV/32024011NOPV_Region%20Withdrawal%20of%20Notice%20Letter_07302024_(23-264235).pdf\n\n32024011NOPV_Region Withdrawal of Notice Letter_07302024_(23-264235)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024011NOPV/32024011NOPV_Region%20Withdrawal%20of%20Notice%20Letter_07302024_(23-264235)_text.pdf\n\n32024011NOPV_Region Withdrawal of Notice Letter_07302024_(23-264235)_text.pdf\n\nWITHDRAWAL OF NOTICE LETTER\nVIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: mark.hewett@nngco.com; thomas.correll@nngco.com;\ndavid.geck@nngco.com; john.gormley@nngco.com; Laura.Demman@nngco.com;\nBrian.Mundt@nngco.com\nJuly 30, 2024\nMr. Mark Hewett, President and CEO\nNorthern Natural Gas Company\n1111 South 103rd Street\nOmaha, Nebraska 68124\nRE: CPF 3-2024-011-NOPV\nDear Mr. Hewett:\nOn February 6, 2024, Northern Natural Gas Company (NNG) was issued a Notice of Probable\nand Proposed Compliance Order letter for the case number referenced above. This Notice cited\nNNG for determining the boundaries for a Class 2 or Class 3 area in a way not consistent with\nthe class location criteria of 49 C.F.R. § 192.5(c)(2).\nThis letter is to inform you that PHMSA hereby withdraws the Notice, without prejudice, and\nreserves the right to seek future enforcement action based upon the allegations in the Notice. This\ncase is now closed.\nSincerely,\nGregory A. Ochs\nDirector, Central Region\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\ncc: David Geck (david.geck@nngco.com)\nThomas Correll (thomas.correll@nngco.com)\nJohn Gormley (john.gormley@nngco.com)\nLaura Demman (laura.demman@nngco.com)\nBrian Mundt (brian.mundt@nngo.com)\nCONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT REQUESTED\n\n32024011NOPV_PHC Hearing Canceled_07302024_(23-264235)_text.pdf\n\nDate: July 30, 2024\nFrom: Larry White\nTo: File\nRe: Cancelation of Hearing, Northern Natural Gas Co.\nCPF No. 3-2024-011-NOPV\nOn July 30, 2024, the Director, Central Region, OPS, withdrew the Notice of Probable Violation in\nthis case ending the proceeding. Therefore, the previously scheduled hearing is automatically\ncanceled.\n\n32024011NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_03152024_(23-264235)_text.pdf\n\nMarch 15, 2024\nVIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: kcoyle@babstcalland.com and gregory.ochs@dot.gov\nMr. Keith Coyle\nCounsel for Northern Natural Gas Company\nBabst Calland Attorneys at Law\n505 9th Street NW, Suite 602\nWashington, DC 20004\nMr. Gregory Ochs\nDirector, Central Region\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\n901 Locust Street, Suite 480\nKansas City, MO 64106-2641\nRe: Notice of Hearing, Northern Natural Gas Company\nCPF No. 3-2024-011-NOPV\nDear Mr. Coyle and Mr. Ochs:\nIn accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.211, an informal hearing will be held regarding the Notice of\nProbable Violation and Proposed Compliance Order issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous\nMaterials Safety Administration in the above-referenced case. The hearing will take place on\nAugust 29th, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Central Time.\nThe hearing will be held at the PHMSA Central Region office, 901 Locust Street, Suite 480,\nKansas City, Missouri 64106. Upon arrival at the building, attendees will be required to present\nphoto identification to security personnel. A contact phone number for the day of the hearing is\n(816) 329-3800.\nAt least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing (or by August 19th, 2024), both parties must\nsubmit and exchange any additional written materials they intend to present at the hearing and\nthe name and email address of each attendee. This information should be provided\nelectronically. Materials not submitted by this date may be excluded. If you have any questions,\nplease do not hesitate to contact me.\nSincerely,\nLarry White\nPresiding Official\ncc: Mr. Mark Hewett, President and CEO, Northern Natural Gas Company,\nmark.hewett@nngco.com\nMr. Ryan McClure, Counsel, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA,\nryan.mcclure@dot.gov\nMs. Mia Petrucci, Counsel, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA,\nmia.petrucci@dot.gov","truncated":false,"body_characters":5917}