# TRUNKLINE GAS CO — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 420191005 - **title:** TRUNKLINE GAS CO — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2019-04-03 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 192.905(b)(1). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-420191005.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-420191005.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-420191005 - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/420191005 **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving TRUNKLINE GAS CO. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 192.905(b)(1). The case was opened on 2019-04-03 and is reported as closed as of 2019-11-04. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 420191005_Closure Letter_11042019.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420191005/420191005_Closure%20Letter_11042019.pdf 420191005_Closure Letter_11042019_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420191005/420191005_Closure%20Letter_11042019_text.pdf 420191005_Final Order_10102019.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420191005/420191005_Final%20Order_10102019.pdf 420191005_Final Order_10102019_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420191005/420191005_Final%20Order_10102019_text.pdf 420191005_NOPV PCO_04032019.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420191005/420191005_NOPV%20PCO_04032019.pdf 420191005_NOPV PCO_04032019_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420191005/420191005_NOPV%20PCO_04032019_text.pdf 420191005_Operator Response to Notice_04302019.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420191005/420191005_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_04302019.pdf 420191005_Final Order_10102019_text.pdf October 10, 2019 Mr. Kelcy Warren Chief Executive Officer Energy Transfer, LP 8111 Westchester Drive Dallas, Texas 75225 Re: CPF No. 4-2019-1005 Dear Mr. Warren: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes a finding of violation and specifies actions that need to be taken by Trunkline Gas Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Energy Transfer, LP, to comply with the pipeline safety regulations. When the terms of the compliance order are completed, as determined by the Director, Southwest Region, this enforcement action will be closed. Service of the Final Order by certified mail is effective upon the date of mailing, as provided under 49 C.F.R. § 190.5. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Alan K. Mayberry Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety Enclosures (Final Order and NOPV) cc: Ms. Mary McDaniel, Director, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA Mr. Mark Milliken, Senior Director, Technical Services, Energy Transfer, LP, 8111 Westchester Drive, Dallas, Texas 75225 Mr. Eric Amundsen, Senior Vice President – Operations, Energy Transfer, LP, 8111 Westchester Drive, Dallas, Texas 75225 CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN 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 ) ) ) Trunkline Gas Company, LLC, ) a subsidiary of Energy Transfer, LP, ) Respondent. ) __________________________________________) ) CPF No. 4-2019-1005 FINAL ORDER On April 3, 2019, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation (Notice) to Energy Transfer, LP, the parent company of Trunkline Gas Company, LLC (Respondent or Trunkline). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated a pipeline safety regulation in 49 C.F.R. Part 192 and proposed certain measures to correct the violation. Trunkline responded to the Notice on April 30, 2019, and did not contest the allegation of violation or proposed corrective measures. On August 29, 2019, Trunkline submitted a supplemental response that described the steps it has taken to comply with the proposed compliance terms included in the Notice. Based upon a review of all of the evidence, pursuant to § 190.213, I find Respondent violated the pipeline safety regulation listed below, as more fully described in the Notice attached hereto as Exhibit A: 49 C.F.R. § 192.905(b)(1) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to identify two high consequence area sites on its Cypress Discharge segment when it failed to follow its written SOP B.13 Surveillance For Class Location and HCA Determination, referenced in its Pipeline Integrity Management Plan, Section 3-Identification of High Consequence Areas (HCAs) & Identified Sites, and Best Practice B.17 Determining High Consequence Areas, referenced by SOP B.13. This finding of violation will be considered a prior offense in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60118(b) and 49 C.F.R. § 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 ordered actions, Respondent may request that the Director close the case. Failure to comply CPF No. 4-2019-1005 Page 2 with this Order may result in the assessment of civil penalties under 49 C.F.R. § 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 C.F.R. § 190.5. October 10, 2019 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety 420191005_Closure Letter_11042019_text.pdf CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED November 4, 2019 Kelcy Warren Chief Executive Officer Energy Transfer, LP 811 Westchester Drive Dallas, Texas 75225 CPF 4-2019-1005 Dear Mr. Alexander: On October 10, 2019, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to Energy Transfer, LP, parent company of Trunkline Gas Company (Trunkline), a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Final Order included a Compliance Order. Based on our review of the documentation you provided, it has been determined that you have 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, Mary L. McDaniel, P.E. 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