# PEMBINA COCHIN LLC — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 32024071NOPV - **title:** PEMBINA COCHIN LLC — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2024-11-14 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.264(b)(1), 195.412(a). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32024071nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32024071nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-32024071nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/32024071NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving PEMBINA COCHIN LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.264(b)(1), 195.412(a). The case was opened on 2024-11-14 and is reported as closed as of 2025-04-11. Proposed civil penalty: $43,500. Assessed civil penalty: $43,500. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 32024071NOPV_Closure Letter_04112025_(23-264063).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024071NOPV/32024071NOPV_Closure%20Letter_04112025_(23-264063).pdf 32024071NOPV_Closure Letter_04112025_(23-264063)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024071NOPV/32024071NOPV_Closure%20Letter_04112025_(23-264063)_text.pdf 32024071NOPV_Final Order_04102025_(23-264063).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024071NOPV/32024071NOPV_Final%20Order_04102025_(23-264063).pdf 32024071NOPV_Final Order_04102025_(23-264063)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024071NOPV/32024071NOPV_Final%20Order_04102025_(23-264063)_text.pdf 32024071NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_12142024_(23-264063).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024071NOPV/32024071NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_12142024_(23-264063).pdf 32024071NOPV_PCP PCO_11142024_(23-264063).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024071NOPV/32024071NOPV_PCP%20PCO_11142024_(23-264063).pdf 32024071NOPV_PCP PCO_11142024_(23-264063)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/32024071NOPV/32024071NOPV_PCP%20PCO_11142024_(23-264063)_text.pdf 32024071NOPV_Final Order_04102025_(23-264063)_text.pdf April 10, 2025 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: sburrows@pembina.com Mr. Scott Burrows President and Chief Executive Officer, Pembina Pipeline Corporation 4000, 585-8 AVE SW Calgary, AB Canada T2P 1G1 Re: CPF No. 3-2024-071-NOPV Dear Mr. Burrows: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings of violation, finds that the civil penalty amount of $43,500 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 CF.R § 190.5. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Alan K. Mayberry Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety Enclosure (Final Order) cc: Gregory Ochs, Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety Bob Bachmeier, Manager, Regulatory & Environment, US Operations, bbachmeier@pembina.com Scott Seibert, Director, Environmental & Regulatory, sseibert@pembina.com Jeff Finch, Sr. Advisor, Regulatory Pembina US, jfinch@pembina.com Heather Christie-Burns, Vice President, Transmission Pipelines, hcburns@pembina.com Pete Marquart, Manager US Pipeline District, pmarquart@pembina.com Ian Hunt, Director TBU Operations, ihunt@pembina.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 ) Pembina Conchin, LLC, ) a subsidiary of Pembina Pipeline Corporation ) CPF No. 3-2024-071-NOPV ) ) Respondent. ) __________________________________________) FINAL ORDER On November 14, 2024, pursuant to 49 CFR § 190.207, the Director, Central Region, Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation (Notice) to Pembina Conchin, LLC (Respondent), a subsidiary of Pembina Pipeline Corporation. The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 CFR Part 195 and proposed a civil penalty of $43,500. 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 January 9, 2025. 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 § 195.264(b)(1) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to maintain and provide to PHMSA documentation indicating that breakout tanks at Kankakee, Illinois, built after October 2, 2000, complied with NFPA-30 impoundment capacities. 49 CFR § 195.412(a) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to maintain its pipeline right- of-way (ROW). Specifically, portions of the ROW had significant tree and vegetation overgrowth, while other portions had canopy overgrowth, all of which impede aerial ROW inspections. 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 $43,500, 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 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. Respondent previously submitted evidence to show appropriate actions have been taken to correct the violations. This evidence is currently under review by the Director. 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. ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety 32024071NOPV_Closure Letter_04112025_(23-264063)_text.pdf VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: SBurrows@Pembina.com; PMarquart@Pembina.com; JFinch@Pembina.com; BBachmeier@Pembina.com; April 11, 2025 Mr. Scott Burrows President and Chief Executive Officer, Pembina Cochin, LLC 4000, 585-8 AVE SW Calgary, AB Canada T2P 1G1 RE: CPF 3-2024-071-NOPV Dear Mr. Burrows: On April 10, 2025, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to Pembina Cochin, LLC (Pembina) a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Order included a Compliance Order and Civil Penalty assessment. Based on our review of the documentation provided by your staff and confirmation of payment of the civil penalty, it has been determined that Pembina has complied with the terms of this 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: Pete Marquart, Manager, US Pipeline District, Pembina Cochin, PMarquart@Pembina.com Jeff Finch, Senior Regulatory Advisor, Regulatory US, Pembina Cochin, JFinch@Pembina.com Bob Bachmeier, Manager of Regulatory and Environmental, US Operations, Pembina Cochin, BBachmeier@Pembina.com - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 7681