# MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY, LP — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 32024050NOPV - **title:** MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY, LP — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2024-08-28 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.428(a), 195.452(b)(4)(i), 195.583(a). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32024050nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32024050nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32024050nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/32024050NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY, LP. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.428(a), 195.452(b)(4)(i), 195.583(a). The case was opened on 2024-08-28 and is reported as closed as of 2025-09-15. Proposed civil penalty: $97,100. Assessed civil penalty: $97,100. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 32024050NOPV_Closure Letter_09152025_(23-264059).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024050NOPV/32024050NOPV_Closure%20Letter_09152025_(23-264059).pdf 32024050NOPV_Closure Letter_09152025_(23-264059)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024050NOPV/32024050NOPV_Closure%20Letter_09152025_(23-264059)_text.pdf 32024050NOPV_Final Order_07012025_(23-264059).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024050NOPV/32024050NOPV_Final%20Order_07012025_(23-264059).pdf 32024050NOPV_Final Order_07012025_(23-264059)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024050NOPV/32024050NOPV_Final%20Order_07012025_(23-264059)_text.pdf 32024050NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_09262024_(23-264059).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024050NOPV/32024050NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_09262024_(23-264059).pdf 32024050NOPV_PCP PCO_08282024_(23-264059).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024050NOPV/32024050NOPV_PCP%20PCO_08282024_(23-264059).pdf 32024050NOPV_PCP PCO_08282024_(23-264059)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024050NOPV/32024050NOPV_PCP%20PCO_08282024_(23-264059)_text.pdf 32024050NOPV_Final Order_07012025_(23-264059)_text.pdf July 1, 2025 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: pierce.norton@oneok.com Pierce H. Norton II President and Chief Executive Officer ONEOK, Inc. 100 West Fifth Street Tulsa, OK 74103 Re: CPF No. 3-2024-050-NOPV Dear Mr. Norton: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings of violation, finds that the civil penalty amount of $97,100 has been paid in full, 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 CFR § 190.5. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Linda Daugherty Acting Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety Enclosures (Final Order) cc: Dave Barrett, Acting Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety Charles L. Misak, Director, Integrated Operations Services, ONEOK, DOTCompliance@Oneok.com CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN 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 ) ) Magellan Pipeline, LP, ) CPF No. CPF No. 3-2024-050-NOPV ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On August 28, 2024 pursuant to 49 CFR § 190.207, the Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation (Notice) to Magellan Pipeline Company, LP (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 CFR. Part 195 and proposed a civil penalty of $97,100. The Notice also proposed certain measures to correct the violations. Respondent did not contest the allegations of violation or corrective measures and paid the proposed civil penalty on October 1, 2024. In accordance with § 190.208(a)(1), such payment authorizes the entry of this final order. Based upon a review of all 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 CFR § 195.428 (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed, in two instances, to inspect and test its overpressure safety devices and overfill protection systems in accordance with the timeline prescribed in § 195.428(a). 49 CFR § 195.452 (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to address each element of the integrity management program, including by failing to verify the risk factors used in identifying its pipeline segments that could affect a high consequence area for less than 15 months, in accordance with § 195.452(j)(2) and § 195.452(b)(4)(i). 49 CFR § 195.583 (Item 3)—Respondent failed to perform periodic atmospheric corrosion inspections (ACI) on exposed pipe sections at two separate locations, in accordance with § 195.583(a). These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. In accordance with 49 CFR. § 190.223, Respondent is assessed the proposed civil penalty amount of $97,100, which Respondent has already paid in full. Compliance Actions Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60118(b) and 49 CFR. § 190.217, Respondent is ordered to take the actions proposed in the enclosed Notice to correct the violations. The corrective measures must be completed within 90 days of receipt of the Final Order. The Director may grant an additional 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 CFR. § 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 CFR. § 190.5. ___________________________________ _________________________ Linda Daugherty Date Issued Acting Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety 32024050NOPV_Closure Letter_09152025_(23-264059)_text.pdf U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 901 Locust Street, Suite 480 Kansas City, MO 64106 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: randy.lentz@oneok.com; mark.mckenzie@oneok.com; charles.misak@oneok.com September 15, 2025 Mr. Randy Lentz, EVP and Chief Operating Officer ONEOK, Inc. 100 West Fifth Street Tulsa, OK 74103 RE: CPF 3-2024-050-NOPV Dear Mr. Lentz: On July 1, 2025 the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to ONEOK, Inc. (ONEOK) a Final Order, pursuant to 49 CFR § 190.213 in the above-referenced case. This Order included a Compliance Order and Civil Penalty assessment. Based on our review of the documentation provided and confirmation of payment of the civil penalty, it has been determined that ONEOK has complied with the terms of the 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, David Barrett Acting Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration cc: Mark McKenzie, SVP, Operational Excellence, ONEOK, mark.mckenzie@oneok.com Charles Misak, Director Integrated Operations, ONEOK, charles.misak@oneok.com - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 7406