# ENBRIDGE PIPELINES (SOUTHERN LIGHTS) L.L.C. — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 32024016NOPV
- **title:** ENBRIDGE PIPELINES (SOUTHERN LIGHTS) L.L.C. — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2024-02-13
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.426.
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Notice of Probable Violation involving ENBRIDGE PIPELINES (SOUTHERN LIGHTS) L.L.C.. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 195.426. The case was opened on 2024-02-13 and is reported as closed as of 2024-07-25. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

32024016NOPV_Closure Letter_07252024_(23-264316).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024016NOPV/32024016NOPV_Closure%20Letter_07252024_(23-264316).pdf

32024016NOPV_Closure Letter_07252024_(23-264316)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024016NOPV/32024016NOPV_Closure%20Letter_07252024_(23-264316)_text.pdf

32024016NOPV_Final Order_04112024_(23-264316).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024016NOPV/32024016NOPV_Final%20Order_04112024_(23-264316).pdf

32024016NOPV_Final Order_04112024_(23-264316)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024016NOPV/32024016NOPV_Final%20Order_04112024_(23-264316)_text.pdf

32024016NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_03142024_(23-264316).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024016NOPV/32024016NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_03142024_(23-264316).pdf

32024016NOPV_PCO_02132024_(23-264316).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024016NOPV/32024016NOPV_PCO_02132024_(23-264316).pdf

32024016NOPV_PCO_02132024_(23-264316)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024016NOPV/32024016NOPV_PCO_02132024_(23-264316)_text.pdf

32024016NOPV_Final Order_04112024_(23-264316)_text.pdf

April 11, 2024
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: colin.gruending@enbridge.com
Colin K. Gruending
Executive Vice President and President, Liquids Pipelines
Enbridge, Inc.
200 Fifth Avenue Place
425 – 1st Street S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3L8
Re: CPF No. 3-2024-016-NOPV
Dear Mr. Gruending:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case to Enbridge Pipelines
(Southern Lights), LLC, 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. Kevin Ruffatto, Vice President, U.S. Operations, Enbridge, Inc.,
kevin.ruffatto@enbridge.com



Mr. David Stafford, Manager – U.S. Pipeline Compliance, Enbridge, Inc.,
david.stafford@enbridge.com
Mr. Bradley Salo, Senior Compliance Advisor, Enbridge, Inc.,
bradley.salo@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 )
Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights), LLC, ) CPF No. 3-2024-016-NOPV
a subsidiary of Enbridge, Inc., )
)
)
)
Respondent. )
_______________________________________)
FINAL ORDER
On February 13, 2024, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Central Region, Office of
Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed Compliance Order
(Notice) to Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights), LLC (Respondent). The Notice proposed
finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 195. The
Notice also proposed certain measures to correct the violations. Respondent did not contest the
allegation of violation or corrective measure.
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. § 195.426 (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to maintain a relief device
capable of safely relieving pressure in the barrel before insertion or removal of
scrapers or spheres on its launcher at its Line 13 Southern Lights Manhattan
Terminal near Manhattan, Illinois.
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.
April 11, 2024
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety

32024016NOPV_Closure Letter_07252024_(23-264316)_text.pdf

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: Michael.Koby@Enbridge.com;
David.Stafford@Enbridge.com; Bradley.Salo@Enbridge.com
July 25, 2024
Mr. Michael Koby
Vice President, US Operations
Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights), L.L.C.
915 N Eldridge Parkway,
Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77079
RE: CPF 3-2024-016-NOPV
Dear Mr. Koby:
On April 11, 2024, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued
to Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights), L.L.C. a Final Order in the above-referenced case. The
Final Order included a Compliance Order. Based on our review of the documentation you
provided, it has been determined that you have complied with the terms of this 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: David Stafford (David.Stafford@Enbridge.com)
Bradley Salo (Bradley.Salo@Enbridge.com)
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