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

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- **citation:** CPF 42021040NOPV
- **title:** FREEPORT LNG DEVELOPMENT, L.P. — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2021-08-09
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 193.2509(b)(4).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving FREEPORT LNG DEVELOPMENT, L.P.. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 193.2509(b)(4). The case was opened on 2021-08-09 and is reported as closed as of 2021-10-25. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

42021040NOPV_Final Order_10252021_(20-194281).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021040NOPV/42021040NOPV_Final%20Order_10252021_(20-194281).pdf

42021040NOPV_Final Order_10252021_(20-194281)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021040NOPV/42021040NOPV_Final%20Order_10252021_(20-194281)_text.pdf

42021040NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_08242021_(20-194281).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021040NOPV/42021040NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_08242021_(20-194281).pdf

42021040NOPV_PCO_08092021_(20-194281).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021040NOPV/42021040NOPV_PCO_08092021_(20-194281).pdf

42021040NOPV_PCO_08092021_(20-194281)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42021040NOPV/42021040NOPV_PCO_08092021_(20-194281)_text.pdf

42021040NOPV_Final Order_10252021_(20-194281)_text.pdf

October 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



U.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
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Respondent. )
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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
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