# NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO — Notice of Probable Violation - **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:** Not available - **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. Official case documents: 32024011NOPV_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 32024011NOPV_PCO_02062024_(23-264235).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024011NOPV/32024011NOPV_PCO_02062024_(23-264235).pdf 32024011NOPV_PCO_02062024_(23-264235)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024011NOPV/32024011NOPV_PCO_02062024_(23-264235)_text.pdf 32024011NOPV_PHC Hearing Canceled_07302024_(23-264235).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024011NOPV/32024011NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Canceled_07302024_(23-264235).pdf 32024011NOPV_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 32024011NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_03152024_(23-264235).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024011NOPV/32024011NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_03152024_(23-264235).pdf 32024011NOPV_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 32024011NOPV_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 32024011NOPV_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 32024011NOPV_Region Withdrawal of Notice Letter_07302024_(23-264235)_text.pdf WITHDRAWAL OF NOTICE LETTER VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: mark.hewett@nngco.com; thomas.correll@nngco.com; david.geck@nngco.com; john.gormley@nngco.com; Laura.Demman@nngco.com; Brian.Mundt@nngco.com July 30, 2024 Mr. Mark Hewett, President and CEO Northern Natural Gas Company 1111 South 103rd Street Omaha, Nebraska 68124 RE: CPF 3-2024-011-NOPV Dear Mr. Hewett: On February 6, 2024, Northern Natural Gas Company (NNG) was issued a Notice of Probable and Proposed Compliance Order letter for the case number referenced above. This Notice cited NNG for determining the boundaries for a Class 2 or Class 3 area in a way not consistent with the class location criteria of 49 C.F.R. § 192.5(c)(2). This letter is to inform you that PHMSA hereby withdraws the Notice, without prejudice, and reserves the right to seek future enforcement action based upon the allegations in the Notice. This case is now closed. Sincerely, Gregory A. Ochs Director, Central Region Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration cc: David Geck (david.geck@nngco.com) Thomas Correll (thomas.correll@nngco.com) John Gormley (john.gormley@nngco.com) Laura Demman (laura.demman@nngco.com) Brian Mundt (brian.mundt@nngo.com) CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT REQUESTED 32024011NOPV_PHC Hearing Canceled_07302024_(23-264235)_text.pdf Date: July 30, 2024 From: Larry White To: File Re: Cancelation of Hearing, Northern Natural Gas Co. CPF No. 3-2024-011-NOPV On July 30, 2024, the Director, Central Region, OPS, withdrew the Notice of Probable Violation in this case ending the proceeding. Therefore, the previously scheduled hearing is automatically canceled. 32024011NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_03152024_(23-264235)_text.pdf March 15, 2024 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: kcoyle@babstcalland.com and gregory.ochs@dot.gov Mr. Keith Coyle Counsel for Northern Natural Gas Company Babst Calland Attorneys at Law 505 9th Street NW, Suite 602 Washington, DC 20004 Mr. Gregory Ochs Director, Central Region Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 901 Locust Street, Suite 480 Kansas City, MO 64106-2641 Re: Notice of Hearing, Northern Natural Gas Company CPF No. 3-2024-011-NOPV Dear Mr. Coyle and Mr. Ochs: In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.211, an informal hearing will be held regarding the Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed Compliance Order issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration in the above-referenced case. The hearing will take place on August 29th, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Central Time. The hearing will be held at the PHMSA Central Region office, 901 Locust Street, Suite 480, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. Upon arrival at the building, attendees will be required to present photo identification to security personnel. A contact phone number for the day of the hearing is (816) 329-3800. At least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing (or by August 19th, 2024), both parties must submit and exchange any additional written materials they intend to present at the hearing and the name and email address of each attendee. This information should be provided electronically. Materials not submitted by this date may be excluded. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Larry White Presiding Official cc: Mr. Mark Hewett, President and CEO, Northern Natural Gas Company, mark.hewett@nngco.com Mr. Ryan McClure, Counsel, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA, ryan.mcclure@dot.gov Ms. Mia Petrucci, Counsel, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA, mia.petrucci@dot.gov - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 5917