# TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC — Notice of Probable Violation - **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:** Not available - **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. Official case documents: 32024062NOPV_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 32024062NOPV_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 32024062NOPV_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 32024062NOPV_PCP PCO_11212024_(23-266139).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024062NOPV/32024062NOPV_PCP%20PCO_11212024_(23-266139).pdf 32024062NOPV_PCP PCO_11212024_(23-266139)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024062NOPV/32024062NOPV_PCP%20PCO_11212024_(23-266139)_text.pdf 32024062NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_02212025_(23-266139).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024062NOPV/32024062NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_02212025_(23-266139).pdf 32024062NOPV_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 32024062NOPV_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 32024062NOPV_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 32024062NOPV_Region Withdrawal of Notice Letter_03032025_(23-266139)_text.pdf WITHDRAWAL OF NOTICE LETTER VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: scott.hallam@bwpipelines.com; tina.baker@bwpipelines.com March 3, 2025 Mr. Scott Hallam, President & CEO Boardwalk Pipelines, LP 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2800 Houston, TX 77066 RE: CPF 3-2024-062-NOPV Dear Mr. Hallam: On November 21, 2024, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (TGT), a subsidiary of Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, was issued a Notice of Probable Violation, Proposed Civil Penalty, and Proposed Compliance Order for the case number referenced above. This Notice cited TGT for one instance of failing to take prompt remedial action to repair an emergency valve, per the requirements of 49 C.F.R. § 192.745(b). Based on additional information submitted by Boardwalk in response to the Notice, this letter is to inform you that PHMSA hereby withdraws the Notice. This case is now closed. Sincerely, Gregory A. Ochs Director, Central Region Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration cc: Tina Baker, Manager, Compliance Services, BW Pipelines, LP, tina.baker@bwpipelines.com CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT REQUESTED 32024062NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_02212025_(23-266139)_text.pdf VIA E-MAIL: sam@vnf.com; gregory.ochs@dot.gov February 21, 2025 Susan Olenchuk Counsel for Texas Gas Transmission, LLC Van Ness Feldman LLP 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 6000 Washington, DC 20006 Gregory Ochs Director, Central Region Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 901 Locust Street Suite 480 Kansas City, MO 64106 Re: Notice of Hearing CPF No. 3-2024-062-NOPV; Texas Gas Transmission, LLC Dear Ms. Olenchuk 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 Civil Penalty and Proposed Compliance Order issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in the above-referenced case. The hearing will take place on May 29, 2025, and will begin after the conclusion of the hearing in CPF No. 3-2024-064-NOA (which is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time on the same date).1 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 May 19, 2025), under § 190.211(d) 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 1 If the hearing in CPF No. 3-2024-064-NOA is canceled or re-scheduled prior to the scheduled date, as discussed with the parties the hearing in this CPF No. 3-2024-062-NOPV will then begin at 8:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time on May 29, 2025. electronically. Materials not submitted by this date may be excluded. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Respectfully, Joseph St. Peter Presiding Official, Office of Chief Counsel PHMSA cc: Tony Rizk, P.E., Vice President, Technical Services, Boardwalk Pipelines, LP tony.rizk@bwpipelines.com Tina Baker, Manager, Compliance Services, Boardwalk Pipelines, LP tina.baker@bwpipelines.com Ryan McClure, Counsel, Central Region, PHMSA, ryan.mcclure@dot.gov Mia Petrucci, Law Clerk, Central Region, PHMSA, mia.petrucci@dot.gov - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 6336