TARGA NGL PIPE LINE CO — Notice of Probable Violation

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420205017_Closure Letter_09142021_(19-165504S)_text.pdf, page 1Official PDFELECTRONIC 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, page 1Official PDFFebruary 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#

420205017_Final Order_02122021_text.pdf, page 2U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 ) In the Matter of ) ) Targa NGL Pipeline Company, ) CPF No. 4-2020-5017 ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) 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#

420205017_Final Order_02122021_text.pdf, page 3CPF No. 4-2020-5017 Page 2 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#