{"operation":"document","citation":"CPF 420097001W","title":"NOBLE MIDSTREAM SERVICES, LLC — Warning Letter","source_type":"enforcement","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"historical","official":true,"published_on":"2009-01-16","effective_on":null,"summary":"CLOSED warning letter citing 195.583(a).","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-420097001w.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-420097001w.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-420097001w","source_url":"https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/420097001W","body":"Warning Letter involving NOBLE MIDSTREAM SERVICES, LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 195.583(a). The case was opened on 2009-01-16 and is reported as closed as of 2009-01-16. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.\n\nOfficial case documents:\n\n420097001W_Warning_01162009.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420097001W/420097001W_Warning_01162009.pdf\n\n420097001W_Warning_01162009_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420097001W/420097001W_Warning_01162009_text.pdf\n\n420097001W_Warning_01162009_text.pdf\n\nWARNING LETTER\nCERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED\nJanuary 16, 2009\nMr. Richard Peneguy, Jr.\nNoble Energy, Inc.\nVice President and General Manager, Offshore Division\n100 Glenborough, Suite 100\nHouston, Texas 77067\nCPF 4-2009-7001W\nDear Mr. Peneguy, Jr.:\nOn June 24-27, 2008, a representative of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety\nAdministration (PHMSA) pursuant to Chapter 601 of 49 United States Code inspected\nrecords and procedures of your Main Pass 305 Pipeline System at your Venice, Louisiana\noffice.\nAs a result of the inspection, it appears that you have committed probable violation of the\nPipeline Safety Regulations, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. The item inspected\nand the probable violations is:\n1. §195.583 What must I do to monitor atmospheric corrosion control?\n(a) You must inspect each pipeline or portion of pipeline that is exposed to\nthe atmosphere for evidence of atmospheric corrosion, as follows:\nIf the pipeline is located: Then the frequency of inspection is:\nOnshore……………………… At least once every 3 calendar years, but with\nintervals not exceeding 39 months\n\n\n\nOffshore……………………… At least once each calendar year, but with\nIntervals not exceeding 15 months\n(b) During inspections you must give particular attention to pipe at soil-to-air\ninterfaces, under thermal insulation, under disbonded coatings, at pipe\nsupports, in splash zones, at deck penetrations, and in spans over water.\n(c) If you find atmospheric corrosion during an inspection, you must provide\nprotection against the corrosion as required by Sec. 195.581.\nAbove ground valves and associated piping and much of the offshore piping exhibited very\nheavy coating damage and atmospheric corrosion. Corrosion will continue to attack these\ncomponents and compromise the integrity of the pipeline system if not addressed.\nUnder 49 United States Code, § 60122, you are subject to a civil penalty not to exceed\n$100,000 for each violation for each day the violations persists up to a maximum of\n$1,000,000 for any related series of violations. We have reviewed the circumstances and\nsupporting documents involved in this case, and have decided not to conduct additional\nenforcement action or penalty assessment proceedings at this time. We advise you to\ncorrect the item(s) identified in this letter. Be advised that failure to do so will result in\nNoble Energy Inc. being subject to additional enforcement action.\nNo reply to this letter is required. If you choose to reply, in your correspondence please\nrefer to CPF 4-2009-7001W. Be advised that all material you submit in response to this\nenforcement action is subject to being made publicly available. If you believe that any\nportion of your responsive material qualifies for confidential treatment under 5 U.S.C.\n552(b), along with the complete original document you must provide a second copy of the\ndocument with the portions you believe qualify for confidential treatment redacted and an\nexplanation of why you believe the redacted information qualifies for confidential treatment\nunder 5 U.S.C. 552(b).\nSincerely,\nR. M. Seeley\nDirector, Southwest Region,\nPipeline and Hazardous\nMaterial Safety Administration\nEnclosure: Response Options for Pipeline Operators in Compliance Proceedings\n2","truncated":false,"body_characters":3875}