# SABINE PASS LNG, L.P. (Cheniere) — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 42021002NOPV
- **title:** SABINE PASS LNG, L.P. (Cheniere) — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2021-07-01
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 193.2017(c)(1), 193.2101(a), 193.2507.
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Notice of Probable Violation involving SABINE PASS LNG, L.P. (Cheniere). PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 193.2017(c)(1),  193.2101(a),  193.2507. The case was opened on 2021-07-01 and is reported as closed as of 2021-11-09. Proposed civil penalty: $1,458,200. Assessed civil penalty: $1,458,200. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

42021002NOPV_Final Order_11092021_(20-197852).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021002NOPV/42021002NOPV_Final%20Order_11092021_(20-197852).pdf

42021002NOPV_Final Order_11092021_(20-197852)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021002NOPV/42021002NOPV_Final%20Order_11092021_(20-197852)_text.pdf

42021002NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_10122021_(20-197852).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021002NOPV/42021002NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_10122021_(20-197852).pdf

42021002NOPV_PCP (Amended)_09162021_(20-197852).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021002NOPV/42021002NOPV_PCP%20(Amended)_09162021_(20-197852).pdf

42021002NOPV_PCP (Amended)_09162021_(20-197852)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021002NOPV/42021002NOPV_PCP%20(Amended)_09162021_(20-197852)_text.pdf

42021002NOPV_PCP_07012021_(20-197852).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021002NOPV/42021002NOPV_PCP_07012021_(20-197852).pdf

42021002NOPV_PCP_07012021_(20-197852)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021002NOPV/42021002NOPV_PCP_07012021_(20-197852)_text.pdf

42021002NOPV_Final Order_11092021_(20-197852)_text.pdf

November 9, 2021
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: jack.fusco@cheniere.com
Mr. Jack A. Fusco
President and Chief Executive Officer
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
700 Milam Street, Suite 1900
Houston, Texas 77002
Re: CPF No. 4-2021-002-NOPV
Dear Mr. Fusco:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case to your subsidiary,
Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC. It makes findings of violation and finds that the civil penalty
amount of $1,458,200.00 has been paid in full. This case is now closed. Service of the Final
Order by e-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. Maas Hinz, Vice President and General Manager, Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC,
maas.hinz@cheniere.com
Mr. Aaron Stephenson, Senior Vice President, Operations, Cheniere Energy, Inc.,
aaron.stephenson@cheniere.com
Mr. Tom Myers, Vice President, Health, Safety and Environmental, Cheniere Energy, Inc.,
thomas.myers@cheniere.com
Mr. Michael Weller, Senior Counsel, Cheniere Energy, Inc., michael.weller@cheniere.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 )
Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC, ) CPF No. 4-2021-002-NOPV
a subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, Inc., )
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Respondent. )
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FINAL ORDER
On September 16, 2021, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207(c), the Director, Southwest Region,
Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued an Amended Notice of Probable Violation (Notice) to
Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC, a subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, Inc. (Respondent). The
Amended Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations
in 49 C.F.R. Part 193 and proposed a civil penalty of $1,458,200. Respondent did not contest the
allegations of violation and paid the proposed civil penalty on October 22, 2021. 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. § 193.2507 (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to monitor Tank S-103 to
detect any malfunction which could cause a hazardous condition.
49 C.F.R. § 193.2101 (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to design the valve and valve
controls to allow operation under icing conditions.
49 C.F.R. § 193.2017 (Item 3) ─ Respondent failed to review and update its
procedures when the bottom fill valve was significantly changed to prevent the
use of the bottom fill and the overall operation of the LNG storage tank.
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 $1,458,200, which Respondent has already paid in
full.



CPF No. 4-2021-002-NOPV
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The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R.
§ 190.5.
November 9, 2021
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
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