# WESTERN REFINING LOGISTICS, LP — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 420205008
- **title:** WESTERN REFINING LOGISTICS, LP — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2020-04-09
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.402(a), 195.402(d)(1)(ii), 195.505(d).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving WESTERN REFINING LOGISTICS, LP. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.402(a),  195.402(d)(1)(ii),  195.505(d). The case was opened on 2020-04-09 and is reported as closed as of 2020-05-07. Proposed civil penalty: $236,602. Assessed civil penalty: $236,602. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

420205008_Final Order_05072020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205008/420205008_Final%20Order_05072020.pdf

420205008_Final Order_05072020_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205008/420205008_Final%20Order_05072020_text.pdf

420205008_NOPV PCP_04092020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205008/420205008_NOPV%20PCP_04092020.pdf

420205008_NOPV PCP_04092020_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205008/420205008_NOPV%20PCP_04092020_text.pdf

420205008_Final Order_05072020_text.pdf

May 7, 2020
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: mjhennigan@marathonpetroleum.com
Mr. Michael J. Hennigan
President and Chief Executive Officer
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
539 South Main Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Re: CPF No. 4-2020-5008
Dear Mr. Hennigan:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued to your subsidiary, Western Refining Logistics, LP,
in the above-referenced case. It makes findings of violation and finds that the civil penalty
amount of $236,602 has been paid in full. This case is now closed. Service of the Final Order
by electronic mail is effective upon the date of transmission 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, Southwest Region, Director, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA
Mr. Edward Cimaroli, Director, Southwest Gathering, Marathon Petroleum Corporation,
epcimaroli@marathonpetroleum.com
Mr. Dave Richards, HES Professional, Marathon Petroleum Corporation,
darichards@marathonpetroleum.com
Mr. Greg Smith, Senior Counsel, Marathon Petroleum Corporation,
jgsmith@marathonpetroleum.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 )
Western Refining Logistics, LP, ) CPF No. 4-2020-5008
a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation, )
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)
)
Respondent. )
________________________________________________)
FINAL ORDER
On April 9, 2020, 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 Western Refining
Logistics, LP, a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation (Respondent). The Notice proposed
finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 195 and
proposed a civil penalty of $236,602. Respondent did not contest the allegations of violation and
paid the proposed civil penalty on April 23, 2020. In accordance with § 190.208(a)(1), such
payment authorizes the entry of this Final Order.
Based upon a review of all of 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 C.F.R. § 195.402(d) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to follow its manual of written
procedures for responding to, investigating, and correcting the cause of an increase
in pressure or flow rate outside normal operating limits.
49 C.F.R. § 195.505(d) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to follow its written
qualification program and evaluate individuals when the operator had reason to
believe the individuals’ performance of a covered task contributed to an accident as
defined by Part 195.
These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement action
taken against Respondent. In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.223, Respondent is assessed the
proposed civil penalty amount of $236,602, which Respondent has already paid in full.
The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R.
§ 190.5.
May 7, 2020
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
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