# SHELL PIPELINE CO., L.P. — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 420035008
- **title:** SHELL PIPELINE CO., L.P. — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2003-04-08
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.402(a), 199.105.
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Notice of Probable Violation involving SHELL PIPELINE CO., L.P.. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.402(a),  199.105. The case was opened on 2003-04-08 and is reported as closed as of 2005-04-15. Proposed civil penalty: $12,000. Assessed civil penalty: $12,000. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

420035008_Final Order_04152005.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420035008/420035008_Final%20Order_04152005.pdf

cpf_420035008.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420035008/cpf_420035008.pdf

420035008_Final Order_04152005.pdf

U.S. Depanment
of Transportation
Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety
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APR 1 5 3005
Mr. George Rootes
President
Shell Pipeline, L.P.
Two Shell Plaza
P.O. Box 2648
Houston, Texas 77252
Re: CPF No. 4-2003-5008
Dear Mr. Rootes:
Enclosed is the Final Order issued by the Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety in
the above-referenced case. It makes findings of violation and assesses a civil penalty. I
acknowledge receipt of and accept your wire transfer for $12,000 as payment in full of the civil
penalty assessed in the Final Order. This case is now closed. Your receipt of the Final Order
constitutes service of that document under 49 C.F.R. 190.5.
Sincerely,
'LJ
James Reynolds
Pipeline Compliance Registry
Office of Pipeline Safety
Enclosure
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED



DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY
WASHINGTON, DC 20590
In the Matter of )
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Shell Pipeline, L.P., )
Respondent )
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CPF NO. 4-2003-5008
FINAL ORDER
On April 8, 2003, in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 5 190.207, the Director, Southwest Region,
Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued to Respondent a Notice of Probable Violation and
Proposed Civil Penalty (Notice). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated
49 C.F.R. $ 5 195.402(a) and 199.105(b) and proposed assessing a civil penalty of $12,000 for
the alleged violations. Respondent responded to the Notice by letter dated May 5, 2003. In the
response, Respondent did not contest the allegations, agreed to pay the amount of the proposed
civil penalty, and provided information concerning corrective actions it has taken. Respondent
submitted a wire transfer in the amount of the proposed civil penalty ($12,000), waiving hrther
right to respond and authorizing the entry of this Final Order.
Pursuant to 49 C.F.R. 5 190.213 and 49 U.S.C. 5 60122, I find that Respondent violated the
following sections of 49 C.F.R. Parts 195 and 199, as more hlly described in the Notice:
49 C.F.R. 5 195.402(a) - failing to follow written procedures requiring the completion of
a Work Authorization Permit; and
49 C.F.R. 5 199.105(b) - failing to drug test no later than 32 hours afier an accident, each
employee involved in performing a task that resulted in the release of approximately 200
barrels of crude oil.
These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement
action taken against Respondent. Having reviewed the record and considered the assessment
criteria, I assess Respondent a civil penalty of $12,000, already paid by Respondent. The terms
and conditions of this Final Order are effective on receipt.
Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
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