FREEPORT LNG DEVELOPMENT, L.P. — Notice of Probable Violation

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42021040NOPV_Final Order_10252021_(20-194281)_text.pdf, page 1Official PDFOctober 25, 2021 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: msmith@freeportlng.com Mr. Michael Smith President & Chief Executive Officer Freeport LNG Development, LP 333 Clay Street, Suite 5050 Houston, Texas 77002 Re: CPF No. 4-2021-040-NOPV Dear Mr. Smith: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes a finding of violation and finds that the proposed actions to comply with the pipeline safety regulations have been completed. 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. Mark Mallett, Senior Vice President, Operations and Projects, Freeport LNG Development, mmallett@freeportlng.com Mr. Michael Stephenson, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Freeport LNG Development, mstephenson@freeportlng.com Mr. Shaw Ottis, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Freeport LNG Development, sottis@freeportlng.com CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT REQUESTED#

42021040NOPV_Final Order_10252021_(20-194281)_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 ) Freeport LNG Development, LP, ) CPF No. 4-2021-040-NOPV ) ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On August 9, 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 Freeport LNG Development, LP (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 193 and proposed certain measures to correct the violation. Respondent did not contest the allegation 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 regulation listed below, as more fully described in the enclosed Notice, which is incorporated by reference: 49 C.F.R. § 193.2509(b)(4) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to develop and follow a written emergency procedure that provided for cooperating with local officials in evacuations and emergencies requiring mutual assistance. This finding of violation will be considered a prior offense in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. The Director has indicated that Respondent completed the actions proposed in the Notice to correct the violation. Therefore, it is not necessary to include the proposed compliance terms in this Final Order. The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.5. October 25, 2021 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety#