# TARGA NGL PIPE LINE CO — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 420205017
- **title:** TARGA NGL PIPE LINE CO — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2020-12-10
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.452(f)(6), 195.505(b), 195.505(f), 195.505(i).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving TARGA NGL PIPE LINE CO. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.452(f)(6),  195.505(b),  195.505(f),  195.505(i). The case was opened on 2020-12-10 and is reported as closed as of 2021-09-14. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

420205017_Closure Letter_09142021_(19-165504S).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205017/420205017_Closure%20Letter_09142021_(19-165504S).pdf

420205017_Closure Letter_09142021_(19-165504S)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205017/420205017_Closure%20Letter_09142021_(19-165504S)_text.pdf

420205017_Final Order_02122021.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205017/420205017_Final%20Order_02122021.pdf

420205017_Final Order_02122021_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205017/420205017_Final%20Order_02122021_text.pdf

420205017_NOPV PCO_12102020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205017/420205017_NOPV%20PCO_12102020.pdf

420205017_NOPV PCO_12102020_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205017/420205017_NOPV%20PCO_12102020_text.pdf

420205017_Operator Response to Notice_12292020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/420205017/420205017_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_12292020.pdf

420205017_Closure Letter_09142021_(19-165504S)_text.pdf

ELECTRONIC MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
September 14, 2021
Clark White
Executive Vice President Engineering Operations
Targa NGL Pipeline Company
811 Louisiana Street, Suite 2100
Houston, Texas 77002-1400
CPF 4-2020-5017
Dear Mr. White:
On February 12, 2021, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
issued to Targa NGL Pipeline Company (Targa) a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This
Order included three Compliance Order requirements and one Warning Item. Based on PHMSA’s
review of the documentation provided by Targa, it has been determined that Targa has complied
with the terms of the Final Order.
Accordingly, this case is now closed and no further action is contemplated with respect to the
matters involved in this case.
Sincerely,
Mary L. McDaniel P.E.
Director, Southwest Region
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

420205017_Final Order_02122021_text.pdf

February 12, 2021
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: cwhite@targaresources.com
Mr. G. Clark White
Executive Vice President Engineering and Operations
Targa NGL Pipeline Company
811 Louisiana Street, Suite 2100
Houston, Texas 77002
Re: CPF No. 4-2020-5017
Dear Mr. White:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings of
violation 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, Southwest Region, this enforcement action will be 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, Director, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA
Mr. Gregg Johnson, Director of Pipeline Compliance, Targa NGL Pipeline Company,
gjohnson@targaresources.com
Mr. Matthew J. Meloy, Chief Executive Officer, Targa NGL Pipeline Company,
mmeloy@targaresources.com
CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT REQUESTED



U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590
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In the Matter of )
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Targa NGL Pipeline Company, ) CPF No. 4-2020-5017
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Respondent. )
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FINAL ORDER
From July 15, 2019 through October 23, 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 Targa NGL Pipeline Company (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that
Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 195. The Notice also
proposed certain measures to correct the violations. Respondent did not contest the allegations
of violation or corrective measures.
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. § 195.505(i) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to notify PHMSA of
significant modifications to its operator qualification (OQ) plan, as required;
49 C.F.R. § 195.505(b) (Item 3) ─ Respondent failed to evaluate NACE
certifications against the covered task content of its OQ plan prior to accepting the
current NACE qualifications for the cathodic protection technicians and
supervisors whose qualifications were reviewed during the inspection; and
49 C.F.R. § 195.452(f) (Item 4) ─ Respondent failed to continually change its
Integrity Management Program to reflect its operating experience, as required.
These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement
action taken against Respondent.
COMPLIANCE ACTIONS
Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60118(b) and 49 C.F.R. § 190.217, Respondent is ordered to take the



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actions proposed in the enclosed Notice to correct the violations. 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
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.
WARNING ITEM
With respect to Item 2, the Notice alleged probable violations of 49 C.F.R. § 195.505(f), but did
not propose a civil penalty or compliance order for this item. Therefore, this is considered to be
a warning item. If OPS finds a violation of this provision in a subsequent inspection,
Respondent may be subject to future enforcement action.
The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R.
§ 190.5.
February 12, 2021
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
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