# DELFIN OFFSHORE PIPELINE LLC — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 42021027NOPV - **title:** DELFIN OFFSHORE PIPELINE LLC — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2021-08-18 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 192.605(a), 192.615(a), 192.805(a), 192.907(a). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-42021027nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-42021027nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-42021027nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/42021027NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving DELFIN OFFSHORE PIPELINE LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 192.605(a), 192.615(a), 192.805(a), 192.907(a). The case was opened on 2021-08-18 and is reported as closed as of 2022-06-03. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 42021027NOPV_Closure Letter_06032022_(20-172515).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021027NOPV/42021027NOPV_Closure%20Letter_06032022_(20-172515).pdf 42021027NOPV_Closure Letter_06032022_(20-172515)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021027NOPV/42021027NOPV_Closure%20Letter_06032022_(20-172515)_text.pdf 42021027NOPV_Final Order_11032021_(20-172515).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021027NOPV/42021027NOPV_Final%20Order_11032021_(20-172515).pdf 42021027NOPV_Final Order_11032021_(20-172515)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021027NOPV/42021027NOPV_Final%20Order_11032021_(20-172515)_text.pdf 42021027NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_09172021_(20-172515).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021027NOPV/42021027NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_09172021_(20-172515).pdf 42021027NOPV_PCO_08182021_(20-172515).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021027NOPV/42021027NOPV_PCO_08182021_(20-172515).pdf 42021027NOPV_PCO_08182021_(20-172515)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021027NOPV/42021027NOPV_PCO_08182021_(20-172515)_text.pdf 42021027NOPV_Final Order_11032021_(20-172515)_text.pdf November 3, 2021 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: d.poston@delfinlng.com Mr. Dudley Poston Chief Executive Officer Delfin Offshore Pipeline LLC 25 West Cedar Street, Suite 215 Pensacola, Florida 32502 Re: CPF No. 4-2021-027-NOPV Dear Mr. Poston: 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 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. Bill Daughdrill, President, Delfin Offshore Pipeline LLC, w.daughdrill@delfinlng.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 ) Delfin Offshore Pipeline LLC, ) CPF No. 4-2021-027-NOPV ) ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On August 18, 2021, 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 Delfin Offshore Pipeline LLC (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 192. The Notice also proposed certain measures to correct the violations. Genesis Energy, L.P., on behalf of Respondent, responded to the Notice and did not contest the allegations of violation or the proposed 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. § 192.605(a) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to prepare and follow a written operations and maintenance manual as required by § 192.605(a). 49 C.F.R. § 192.615(a) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to establish written procedures to minimize the hazard resulting from a gas pipeline emergency that contains the elements described in § 192.615. 49 C.F.R. § 192.805(a) (Item 3) ─ Respondent failed to develop and follow a written qualification program that included the provisions required by § 192.805. 49 C.F.R. § 192.907(a) (Item 4) ─ Respondent failed to develop and follow a written integrity management program that contains the elements described in § 192.911 for its covered pipeline segments. These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. CPF No. 4-2021-027-NOPV Page 2 COMPLIANCE ACTIONS 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 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. The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.5. November 3, 2021 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety 42021027NOPV_Closure Letter_06032022_(20-172515)_text.pdf ELECTRONIC MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED June 3, 2022 Dudley Poston Chief Executive Officer Delfin Offshore Pipeline LLC 25 West Cedar Street, Suite 215 Pensacola, Florida 32502 CPF 4-2021-027-NOPV Dear Mr. Poston: From October 27, 2020 through March 3, 2021, a representative of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pursuant to Chapter 601 of 49 United States Code (U.S.C.), inspected Delfin Offshore Pipeline LLC’s (Delfin) operations and maintenance records and written procedures. As a result of the inspection, PHMSA issued a Final Order on November 3, 2021. PHMSA staff reviewed the responses and submitted documentation to demonstrate compliance with the Compliance Oder and determined that Delfin has complied with the terms of the Final Order. This letter is to inform you no further action is necessary, and this case is now closed. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Mary L. McDaniel, P.E. Director, Southwest Region Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 6666