{"operation":"document","citation":"CPF 32024062NOPV","title":"TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC — Notice of Probable Violation","source_type":"enforcement","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"historical","official":true,"published_on":"2024-11-21","effective_on":null,"summary":"CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 192.745(b).","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32024062nopv.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32024062nopv.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32024062nopv","source_url":"https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/32024062NOPV","body":"Notice of Probable Violation involving TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 192.745(b). The case was opened on 2024-11-21 and is reported as closed as of 2025-03-03. Proposed civil penalty: $50,200. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.\n\nOfficial case documents:\n\n32024062NOPV_Operator Request for Hearing and Request for Informal Meeting and Preliminary Statement of Issues (Part 3)_12192024_(23-266139).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024062NOPV/32024062NOPV_Operator%20Request%20for%20Hearing%20and%20Request%20for%20Informal%20Meeting%20and%20Preliminary%20Statement%20of%20Issues%20(Part%203)_12192024_(23-266139).pdf\n\n32024062NOPV_Operator Response to Notice and Request for Hearing and Request for Informal Meeting and Preliminary Statement of Issues (Part 2)_12192024_(23-266139).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024062NOPV/32024062NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice%20and%20Request%20for%20Hearing%20and%20Request%20for%20Informal%20Meeting%20and%20Preliminary%20Statement%20of%20Issues%20(Part%202)_12192024_(23-266139).pdf\n\n32024062NOPV_Operator Response to Notice and Request Hearing and Request Informal Meeting and Request Case File and Statement of Issues (Part 1)_12192024_(23-266139).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024062NOPV/32024062NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice%20and%20Request%20Hearing%20and%20Request%20Informal%20Meeting%20and%20Request%20Case%20File%20and%20Statement%20of%20Issues%20(Part%201)_12192024_(23-266139).pdf\n\n32024062NOPV_PCP PCO_11212024_(23-266139).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024062NOPV/32024062NOPV_PCP%20PCO_11212024_(23-266139).pdf\n\n32024062NOPV_PCP PCO_11212024_(23-266139)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024062NOPV/32024062NOPV_PCP%20PCO_11212024_(23-266139)_text.pdf\n\n32024062NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_02212025_(23-266139).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024062NOPV/32024062NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_02212025_(23-266139).pdf\n\n32024062NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_02212025_(23-266139)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024062NOPV/32024062NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_02212025_(23-266139)_text.pdf\n\n32024062NOPV_Region Withdrawal of Notice Letter_03032025_(23-266139).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024062NOPV/32024062NOPV_Region%20Withdrawal%20of%20Notice%20Letter_03032025_(23-266139).pdf\n\n32024062NOPV_Region Withdrawal of Notice Letter_03032025_(23-266139)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024062NOPV/32024062NOPV_Region%20Withdrawal%20of%20Notice%20Letter_03032025_(23-266139)_text.pdf\n\n32024062NOPV_Region Withdrawal of Notice Letter_03032025_(23-266139)_text.pdf\n\nWITHDRAWAL OF NOTICE LETTER\nVIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: scott.hallam@bwpipelines.com; tina.baker@bwpipelines.com\nMarch 3, 2025\nMr. Scott Hallam, President & CEO\nBoardwalk Pipelines, LP\n9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2800\nHouston, TX 77066\nRE: CPF 3-2024-062-NOPV\nDear Mr. Hallam:\nOn November 21, 2024, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (TGT), a subsidiary of Boardwalk\nPipelines, LP, was issued a Notice of Probable Violation, Proposed Civil Penalty, and Proposed\nCompliance Order for the case number referenced above. This Notice cited TGT for one instance\nof failing to take prompt remedial action to repair an emergency valve, per the requirements of\n49 C.F.R. § 192.745(b).\nBased on additional information submitted by Boardwalk in response to the Notice, this letter is\nto inform you that PHMSA hereby withdraws the Notice. This case is now closed.\nSincerely,\nGregory A. Ochs\nDirector, Central Region\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\ncc: Tina Baker, Manager, Compliance Services, BW Pipelines, LP,\ntina.baker@bwpipelines.com\nCONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT REQUESTED\n\n32024062NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_02212025_(23-266139)_text.pdf\n\nVIA E-MAIL: sam@vnf.com; gregory.ochs@dot.gov\nFebruary 21, 2025\nSusan Olenchuk\nCounsel for Texas Gas Transmission, LLC\nVan Ness Feldman LLP\n2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW\nSuite 6000\nWashington, DC 20006\nGregory Ochs\nDirector, Central Region\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\n901 Locust Street\nSuite 480\nKansas City, MO 64106\nRe: Notice of Hearing CPF No. 3-2024-062-NOPV; Texas Gas Transmission, LLC\nDear Ms. Olenchuk 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 Civil Penalty and Proposed Compliance Order issued by the\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in the above-referenced case.\nThe hearing will take place on May 29, 2025, and will begin after the conclusion of the hearing\nin CPF No. 3-2024-064-NOA (which is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time\non the same date).1\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 May 19, 2025), under § 190.211(d) both\nparties must submit and exchange any additional written materials they intend to present at the\nhearing and the name and email address of each attendee. This information should be provided\n1 If the hearing in CPF No. 3-2024-064-NOA is canceled or re-scheduled prior to the scheduled date, as discussed\nwith the parties the hearing in this CPF No. 3-2024-062-NOPV will then begin at 8:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time\non May 29, 2025.\n\n\n\nelectronically. Materials not submitted by this date may be excluded. If you have any questions,\nplease do not hesitate to contact me.\nRespectfully,\nJoseph St. Peter\nPresiding Official, Office of Chief Counsel\nPHMSA\ncc: Tony Rizk, P.E., Vice President, Technical Services, Boardwalk Pipelines, LP\ntony.rizk@bwpipelines.com\nTina Baker, Manager, Compliance Services, Boardwalk Pipelines, LP\ntina.baker@bwpipelines.com\nRyan McClure, Counsel, Central Region, PHMSA,\nryan.mcclure@dot.gov\nMia Petrucci, Law Clerk, Central Region, PHMSA,\nmia.petrucci@dot.gov","truncated":false,"body_characters":6336}