# PHILLIPS 66 PIPELINE LLC — Notice of Probable Violation

- **operation:** document
- **citation:** CPF 42022006NOPV
- **title:** PHILLIPS 66 PIPELINE LLC — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2022-09-16
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.202, 195.307(c), 195.579(d).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving PHILLIPS 66 PIPELINE LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.202,  195.307(c),  195.579(d). The case was opened on 2022-09-16 and is reported as closed as of 2024-01-11. Proposed civil penalty: $552,800. Assessed civil penalty: $297,200. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

42022006NOPV_Consent Agreement and Order_04262023_(20-193352).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42022006NOPV/42022006NOPV_Consent%20Agreement%20and%20Order_04262023_(20-193352).pdf

42022006NOPV_Consent Agreement and Order_04262023_(20-193352)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42022006NOPV/42022006NOPV_Consent%20Agreement%20and%20Order_04262023_(20-193352)_text.pdf

42022006NOPV_Operator RtN and Request for Hearing_10142022_(20-193352).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42022006NOPV/42022006NOPV_Operator%20RtN%20and%20Request%20for%20Hearing_10142022_(20-193352).pdf

42022006NOPV_Operator Withdrawal of Hearing Request_04272023_(20-193352).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42022006NOPV/42022006NOPV_Operator%20Withdrawal%20of%20Hearing%20Request_04272023_(20-193352).pdf

42022006NOPV_PCP_09162022_(20-193352).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42022006NOPV/42022006NOPV_PCP_09162022_(20-193352).pdf

42022006NOPV_PCP_09162022_(20-193352)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42022006NOPV/42022006NOPV_PCP_09162022_(20-193352)_text.pdf

42022006NOPV_PHC Hearing Rescheduled_03302023_(20-193352).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42022006NOPV/42022006NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Rescheduled_03302023_(20-193352).pdf

42022006NOPV_PHC Hearing Rescheduled_03302023_(20-193352)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42022006NOPV/42022006NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Rescheduled_03302023_(20-193352)_text.pdf

42022006NOPV_PHC Hearing Rescheduled_04242023_(20-193352).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42022006NOPV/42022006NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Rescheduled_04242023_(20-193352).pdf

42022006NOPV_PHC Hearing Rescheduled_04242023_(20-193352)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42022006NOPV/42022006NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Rescheduled_04242023_(20-193352)_text.pdf

42022006NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_12022022_(20-193352).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42022006NOPV/42022006NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_12022022_(20-193352).pdf

42022006NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_12022022_(20-193352)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42022006NOPV/42022006NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_12022022_(20-193352)_text.pdf

42022006NOPV_PHC Hearing Rescheduled_04242023_(20-193352)_text.pdf

Date: April 24, 2023
From: Larry White
To: File
Re: Continuance of Hearing, Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC
CPF No. 4-2022-006-NOPV
By electronic mail dated April 24, 2023, Ian Curry, Counsel for OPS Southwest Region, and
Catherine Little, Counsel for Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC, submitted a joint request for a continuance
of the hearing previously scheduled for April 26, 2023. The request explained that the parties had
completed the negotiation and drafting of a consent agreement to resolve the case which would
make a hearing unnecessary, and the additional time was needed to obtain the appropriate signatures
on the agreement.
I granted the request for a continuance for one week until May 3, 2023 which will be the new
hearing date if resolution by consent agreement is not completed by that time.

42022006NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_12022022_(20-193352)_text.pdf

December 2, 2022
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: catherine.little@bracewell.com and bryan.lethcoe@dot.gov
Ms. Catherine D. Little, Esq.
Counsel for Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC
Bracewell LLP
600 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 3000
Atlanta, GA 30308
Mr. Bryan Lethcoe
Director, Southwest Region
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
8701 South Gessner Road
Suite 630
Houston, Texas 77074
Re: Notice of Hearing, Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC
CPF No. 4-2022-006-NOPV
Dear Ms. Little and Mr. Lethcoe:
In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.211, an informal hearing will be held regarding the Notice of
Probable Violation, Proposed Civil Penalty, and Proposed Compliance Order issued by the
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration in the above-referenced case. The
hearing will take place on April 12, 2023, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Central Time.
The hearing will take place at the PHMSA Southwest Region office, 8701 South Gessner Road,
Suite 630, Houston, Texas 77074. Upon arrival at the building, attendees will be required to
present photo identification to security personnel. A contact phone number for the day of the
hearing is (713) 272-2859.
At least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing (or by April 3, 2023), both parties must submit and
exchange any additional written materials they intend to present at the hearing and the name and
email address of each attendee. This information should be provided electronically. Materials
not submitted by this date may be excluded.



If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Larry White
Presiding Official
cc: Mr. Manny Cortez, President, Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC, manny.h.cortez@p66.com
Ms. Julie Pradel, Managing Counsel, Midstream and Projects, Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC,
julie.p.pradel@p66.com
Mr. Ian Curry, Esq., Counsel, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA,
ian.curry@dot.gov

42022006NOPV_PHC Hearing Rescheduled_03302023_(20-193352)_text.pdf

Date: March 30, 2023
From: Larry White
To: File
Re: Continuance of Hearing, Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC
CPF No. 4-2022-006-NOPV
By electronic mail dated March 29, 2023, Ian Curry, Counsel for OPS Southwest Region, and
Catherine Little, Counsel for Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC, submitted a joint request for a continuance
of the hearing previously scheduled for April 12, 2023. The request explained that the parties were
moving forward with negotiation of a consent agreement to resolve the case which would make a
hearing unnecessary and the additional time was needed to conclude the negotiations.
I granted the request for a continuance until April 26, 2023 which will be the new hearing date if
resolution by consent agreement is not completed by that time.

42022006NOPV_Consent Agreement and Order_04262023_(20-193352)_text.pdf

April 26, 2023
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: manny.h.cortez@p66.com
Manny Cortez, President
Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC
2331 City West Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77042
CPF No. 4-2022-006-NOPV
Dear Mr. Cortez:
Enclosed please find a Consent Order incorporating the terms of the Consent Agreement
between the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Phillips 66
Pipeline LLC, which was executed on April 26, 2023. Service of the Consent Order and Consent
Agreement by electronic mail is deemed effective upon the date of transmission and
acknowledgement of receipt, or as otherwise 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
Enclosure: Consent Order and Consent Agreement
cc: Mr. Bryan Lethcoe, Director, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA
Mr. Doug Sauer, Vice President, Pipeline Regulatory Affairs, Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC,
doug.b.sauer@p66.com
Ms. Julie P. Pradel, Managing Counsel, Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC, julie.p.pradel@p66.com
Ms. Catherine D. Little, Outside Counsel for Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC, Bracewell, LLP,
catherine.little@bracewell.com
Ms. Mandi Moroz, Outside Counsel for Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC, Bracewell, LLP,
mandi.moroz@bracewell.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 )
Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC, ) CPF No. 4-2022-006-NOPV
)
)
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
CONSENT ORDER
By letter dated September 16, 2022, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed
Civil Penalty (Notice) to Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC (Phillips 66 or Respondent).
In response to the Notice, Respondent requested a hearing on Items 1, 2 and 3, contesting the
underlying violations and proposed civil penalties (Response). Phillips 66 also asked for the
opportunity to meet informally with PHMSA to discuss the allegations in the Notice. Respondent
and PHMSA (the Parties) subsequently met to discuss the issues raised in the Response. As a
result of those discussions, as explained in more detail below, the Parties have agreed to a Consent
Agreement by which Respondent, without admission, agreed to the findings of violation for Items
1 and 2, accepted Item 3 as a warning, and agreed to pay a reduced civil penalty in the amount of
$297,200.
Accordingly, the Consent Agreement is hereby approved and incorporated by reference into this
Consent Order. Phillips 66 is hereby ordered to comply with the terms of the Consent Agreement
pursuant to its terms. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq., failure to comply with this Consent
Order may result in the assessment of civil penalties as set forth in 49 U.S.C. § 60122 and 49
C.F.R. § 190.223.
The terms and conditions of this Consent Order are effective upon service in accordance with
49 C.F.R. § 190.5.
April 26, 2023
_____________________________ ______________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety



U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590
____________________________________
In the Matter of )
Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC, ) CPF No. 4-2022-006-NOPV
)
)
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
CONSENT AGREEMENT
From March 11, 2020, through June 4, 2021, a representative of the Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), pursuant to Chapter
601 of 49 United States Code (U.S.C.), performed an inspection following a reported accident
involving Breakout Tank #1401 at Gray Oak Pipeline, LLC’s (Gray Oak’s) Helena Terminal in
Karnes County, Texas. During that time, Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC (Phillips 66 or Respondent)
was the operator of the Gray Oak system.1 On March 10, 2020, Phillips 66 notified the National
Response Center of an unintentional release of 6.50 barrels of crude oil from Breakout Tank #1401
at Gray Oak’s Helena Terminal. After conducting its own internal investigation, Phillips 66
determined that undetected weld defects caused the failure.
As a result of the inspection, the Director, Southwest Region, OPS (Director), issued to
Respondent, by letter dated September 16, 2022, a Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed
Civil Penalty (Notice), which also included a warning item pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.205. In
accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Notice proposed finding that Phillips 66 committed
violations of two provisions of 49 C.F.R. Part 195 (Items 1 and 2), and proposed a civil penalty of
$552,800. The other probable violation (Item 3) was brought as a warning item, noting that failure
to promptly correct this item may result in future enforcement action.
Phillips 66 responded to the Notice by letter dated October 14, 2022 (Response). Respondent
contested the underlying violations and the proposed civil penalties.
PHMSA and Respondent (the Parties) subsequently met to discuss the issues raised in the
Response. As a result of those discussions and as explained in more detail below, the parties agree
to a reduced civil penalty of $297,200.
1 The tanks and property at the Helena Terminal belong to Gray Oak Pipeline, LLC, a joint venture between
subsidiaries of Enbridge, Marathon Petroleum Corp. Diamondback Energy, Inc., and Phillips 66. Phillips 66 Pipeline
LLC was the operator of that joint venture until April 1, 2023. As of that date, operations transferred to Enbridge
Holdings (Gray Oak) LLC, a subsidiary of Enbridge.



Having agreed that settlement of this proceeding will avoid further administrative proceedings or
litigation and will serve the public interest by promoting safety and protection of the environment,
pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq. and 49 C.F.R. Part 190, and upon consent and agreement,
the Parties hereby agree as follows:
I. General Provisions:
1. Respondent acknowledges that as the prior operator of the pipeline facilities subject
to the Notice, Respondent and the referenced pipeline facilities are subject to the jurisdiction of
the Federal pipeline safety laws, 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq., and the regulations and administrative
orders issued thereunder. For purposes of this Consent Agreement (Agreement), Respondent
acknowledges that it received proper notice of PHMSA’s action in this proceeding and that the
Notice states claims upon which relief may be granted pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq., and
the regulations and orders issued thereunder.
2. After Respondent returns this signed Agreement to PHMSA, the Agency’s
representative will present it to the Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety, recommending that
the Associate Administrator adopt the terms of this Agreement by issuing an administrative order
(Consent Order) incorporating the terms of this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement constitute
an offer of settlement until accepted by the Associate Administrator. Once accepted, the Associate
Administrator will issue a Consent Order incorporating the terms of this Agreement.
3. Respondent consents to the issuance of the Consent Order, and hereby waives any
further procedural requirements with respect to its issuance. Respondent waives all rights to
contest the adequacy of notice, or the validity of the Consent Order or this Agreement, including
all rights to administrative or judicial hearings or appeals, except for the Dispute Resolution
provisions set forth herein. Respondent agrees to withdraw its request for an administrative
hearing regarding the Notice.
4. This Agreement shall apply to and be binding upon PHMSA and Respondent, its
officers, directors, and employees, and its successors, assigns, or other entities or persons
otherwise bound by law. Respondent agrees to provide a copy of this Agreement and any
incorporated work plans and schedules to all of Respondent’s officers, employees, and agents
whose duties might reasonably include compliance with this Agreement.
5. This Agreement constitutes the final, complete and exclusive agreement and
understanding between the Parties with respect to the settlement embodied in this Agreement. The
Parties acknowledge that there are no representations, agreements or understandings relating to
settlement other than those expressly contained in this Agreement, except that the terms of this
Agreement may be construed by reference to the Notice.
6. Nothing in this Agreement affects or relieves Respondent of its responsibility to
comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal pipeline safety laws, 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et
seq., and the regulations and orders issued thereunder. Nothing in this Agreement alters PHMSA’s
right of access, entry, inspection, and information gathering or PHMSA’s authority to bring



enforcement actions against Respondent pursuant to the Federal pipeline safety laws, the
regulations and orders issued thereunder, or any other provision of Federal or State law.
7. Respondent is no longer the operator of the Gray Oak pipeline system referenced
herein but retains an ownership interest in the system. Once executed, Respondent will provide a
copy of this Agreement to the new operator of the Gray Oak pipeline system and any relevant
owners. For all future transfers by Respondent of its ownership interest in the Gray Oak pipeline
system referenced herein, Respondent will provide a copy of this Agreement to the prospective
transferee at least 30 days prior to such transfer. Respondent will provide written notice of the
transfer to the Director no later than 60 days after the transfer occurs.
8. This Agreement does not waive or modify any Federal, State, or local laws or
regulations that are applicable to Respondent’s pipeline systems. This Agreement is not a permit,
or a modification of any permit, under any Federal, State, or local laws or regulations. Respondent
remains responsible for achieving and maintaining compliance with all applicable Federal, State,
and local laws, regulations and permits.
9. This Agreement does not create rights in, or grant any cause of action to, any third
party not party to this Agreement. The U.S. Department of Transportation is not liable for any
injuries or damages to persons or property arising from acts or omissions of Respondent or its
officers, employees, or agents carrying out the work required by this Agreement. Respondent
agrees to hold harmless the U.S. Department of Transportation, its officers, employees, agents,
and representatives from any and all causes of action arising from any acts or omissions of
Respondent or its contractors in carrying out any work required by this Agreement.
10. For the purposes of this Agreement, Respondent neither admits nor denies the
alleged violations identified in the Notice but agrees to the findings of violation.
11. Except as set forth herein, this Agreement does not constitute a finding of violation
of any other federal law or regulation and may not be used in any civil proceeding of any kind as
evidence or proof of any fact, fault, or liability, or as evidence of a violation of any law, rule,
regulation, or requirement, except in a proceeding to enforce the provisions of this Agreement or
in future PHMSA enforcement actions.
12. Upon issuance of the Consent Order, the Parties agree to the following terms.
II. Findings of Violation:
13. Item 1 - 49 C.F.R. § 195.202: The Notice alleged that Phillips 66 failed to
construct Breakout Tank #1401 in Karnes County, Texas, in accordance with its comprehensive
written specifications as required by §§ 195.202 and 195.132(b)(3). Specifically, the Notice
alleged that Phillips 66 failed to properly remove weld slag, debris, and conduct visual inspections
before pre-commissioning vacuum box testing. These failures masked the defects that caused the
accident, a release of 6.50 barrels of crude oil, which was discovered by the Company four (4)
days after the tank was placed into service and contained within facility property. Phillips 66
conducted a post-accident investigation which determined that a contractor failed to properly



perform the required inspections of the welds on the bottom plates of the breakout tank resulting
in the newly constructed tank leaking after being placed in service. The visual examination and
vacuum box testing performed during the failure investigation revealed 28 weld defects with 17
confirmed weld defects requiring repairs. After PHMSA’s inspection and related discussions,
Phillips 66 conducted inspections of additional tanks at Helena Terminal constructed by the same
contractor to ensure similar issues were not present on other tanks. After the Notice was issued,
Phillips 66 revised its procedures to provide for a separate inspection of the tank bottom weld
seams by a Company appointed inspector. Upon further discussions between the Parties,
Respondent, without admitting or denying the allegation, agrees to the finding of violation for
purposes of this Agreement.
14. Item 2 - 49 C.F.R. § 195.579(d): The Notice alleged that Phillips 66 failed to install
the tank bottom lining in Breakout Tank #1401 in accordance with API RP 652 as required by
§ 195.579(d) and its written procedures. Specifically, the Notice alleged that Phillips 66 failed to
conduct adequate surface preparation, improperly applied the tank bottom epoxy lining, failed to
properly visually inspect the epoxy lining for holidays after installation, and failed to repair the
defects in the epoxy lining. PHMSA maintains that a properly installed lining may have prevented
the release. Phillips 66 contested the allegation in the Notice and provided information about its
efforts to address the identified deficiency on other tanks constructed by the same contractor at
Helena Terminal. Upon further discussions between the Parties, Respondent, without admitting
or denying the allegation, agrees to the finding of violation for purposes of this Agreement.
15. Items 1 and 2 will be considered by PHMSA as prior offenses in any future PHMSA
enforcement action taken against Respondent for the five (5)-year period following the Effective
Date of this Agreement.
III. Warning Item:
16. Item 3 - 49 C.F.R. §§ 195.307(c) & 195.202: The Notice alleged that Phillips 66
failed to perform a hydrostatic test in accordance with its written procedures and API Standard
650 as required by § 195.307(c) for the breakout tanks at the Wink and Crane, Texas terminals.
This Item was issued as a warning. API Standard 650 allows operators to deviate from certain
hydrostatic testing requirements “[i]f sufficient water to fill the tank is not available.” Phillips 66
maintains that it based its determination on a variety of factors, including the cost of hydrotesting,
that it lacked “practical access” to a source that could supply a sufficient amount of water and a
way to dispose of the water once testing was completed. PHMSA acknowledges that Phillips 66
management approved the deviation but maintains that the decision to forego hydrostatic testing
was due to “economic impact,” and not lack of sufficient water. Respondent, without admitting
or denying the allegation, accepts the warning item for purposes of this Agreement.
17. As referenced in § 190.205, warnings are complete upon issuance and are not
adjudicated to determine whether a finding of violation occurred. Therefore, Item 3 does not
constitute a finding of violation. If OPS finds a violation of this provision in a subsequent
inspection, Respondent may be subject to future enforcement action.
IV. Civil Penalty:



18. Item 1: The Notice proposed assessing a civil penalty in the amount of $276,400
for Item 1. Respondent requested a reduction of the proposed civil penalty and PHMSA agrees to
reduce the civil penalty. The reduction is based on reconsideration of the history of prior offenses
after consideration of additional information provided by Respondent. PHMSA finds that
information presented by Respondent indicates this selection should be reduced from “6 or more”
to “2-3” prior offenses in the five-year period preceding issuance of the Notice. Respondent agrees
to pay a reduced civil penalty in the amount of $259,200 for the violation in Item 1.
19. Item 2: The Notice proposed assessing a civil penalty in the amount of $276,400
for Item 2. Respondent requested a reduction of the proposed civil penalty and PHMSA agrees to
reduce the civil penalty. The reduction is based on reconsideration of gravity and the history of
prior offenses after consideration of additional information provided by Respondent. With respect
to gravity, PHMSA reduces the selection from causal to occurred not in an HCA, and removes the
accident multipliers in recognition that the improperly installed lining may not have been a direct
cause of the release from the breakout tank. With respect to history of prior offenses, PHMSA
finds that information presented by Respondent indicates this selection should be reduced from “6
or more” to “2-3” prior offenses in the five-year period preceding issuance of the Notice.
Respondent agrees to pay a reduced civil penalty in the amount of $38,000 for the violation in Item
2.
20. Respondent shall pay an adjusted civil penalty in the amount of $297,200, pursuant
to the payment instructions at 49 C.F.R. § 190.227(a), to be paid in full no later than 20 days from
the Effective Date of this Agreement.
V. Enforcement:
21. This Agreement is subject to all enforcement authorities available to PHMSA under
49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq., and 49 C.F.R. Part 190, including administrative civil penalties under
49 U.S.C. § 60122, of up to $257,664 per violation for each day the violation continues and referral
of the case to the Attorney General for judicial enforcement, if PHMSA determines that Respondent
is not complying with the terms of this Agreement in accordance with the determinations made by
the Director, or in accordance with decisions of the Associate Administrator if resolved pursuant to
the Dispute Resolution process herein. The maximum civil penalty amounts are adjusted annually
for inflation. See 49 C.F.R. § 190.223.
VI. Dispute Resolution:
22. The Director and Respondent will informally attempt to resolve any disputes arising
under this Agreement. If Respondent and the Director are unable to informally resolve the dispute
within 15 calendar days after the dispute is first raised, in writing, to the Director, Respondent may
submit a written request for a determination resolving the dispute from the Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety, PHMSA. Such request must be made in writing and provided to the Director,
counsel for the Southwest Region, and to the Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety, no later
than 10 calendar days from the 15-day deadline for informal resolution referenced in this
paragraph. Along with its request, Respondent must provide the Associate Administrator with all
information Respondent believes is relevant to the dispute. Decisions of the Associate
Administrator under this paragraph will constitute final agency action. The existence of a dispute



and PHMSA’s consideration of matters placed in dispute will not excuse, toll, or suspend any term
or timeframe for completion of any work to be performed under this Agreement during the
pendency of the dispute resolution process.
VII. Effective Date:
23. The term “Effective Date,” as used herein, is the date on which the Consent Order
is issued by the Associate Administrator, PHMSA, incorporating the terms of this Agreement.
VIII. Recordkeeping and Information Disclosure:
24. Unless otherwise required in this Agreement, Respondent agrees to maintain
records demonstrating compliance with all requirements of this Agreement for a period of at least
five (5) years following completion of all work to be performed. For any reports, plans, or other
deliverables required to be submitted to PHMSA pursuant to this Agreement, Respondent may
assert a claim of business confidentiality or other protections applicable to the release of
information by PHMSA, covering part or all of the information required to be submitted to
PHMSA pursuant to this Agreement in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 7. Respondent must mark
the claim of confidentiality in writing on each page, and include a statement specifying the grounds
for each claim of confidentially. PHMSA determines release of any information submitted
pursuant to this Agreement in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 7, the Freedom of Information Act,
5 U.S.C. § 552, DOT and PHMSA policies, and other applicable regulations and Executive Orders.
IX. Modification:
25. The terms of this Agreement may be modified by mutual agreement of the Parties.
Such modifications must be in writing and signed by both parties.
X. Termination:
26. The Agreement shall not terminate until the Director confirms, in writing, that the
Agreement is terminated in accordance with this paragraph. Nothing in this Agreement prevents
Respondent from completing any of the obligations earlier than the deadlines provided for in this
Agreement.
XI. Ratification:
27. The Parties’ undersigned representatives certify that they are fully authorized to
enter into the terms and conditions of this Agreement and to execute and legally bind such party
to this document.
28. The Parties hereby agree to all findings, conditions, and terms of this Agreement.
[Signature Lines on Following Page]



For Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC:
_______________________
Manny H. Cortez
President, Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC
________________________
Date
For PHMSA:
________________________________________
Bryan Lethcoe
Director, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety
________________________
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