# INTERIOR GAS UTILITY — Notice of Probable Violation

- **operation:** document
- **citation:** CPF 42023006NOPV
- **title:** INTERIOR GAS UTILITY — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2023-05-08
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 193.2441(c), 193.2515(b).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving INTERIOR GAS UTILITY. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 193.2441(c),  193.2515(b). The case was opened on 2023-05-08 and is reported as closed as of 2025-03-21. Proposed civil penalty: $342,800. Assessed civil penalty: $52,200. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

42023006NOPV_Closure Letter_03212025_(21-231718).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023006NOPV/42023006NOPV_Closure%20Letter_03212025_(21-231718).pdf

42023006NOPV_Closure Letter_03212025_(21-231718)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023006NOPV/42023006NOPV_Closure%20Letter_03212025_(21-231718)_text.pdf

42023006NOPV_Consent Agreement and Order_02012024_(21-231718).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023006NOPV/42023006NOPV_Consent%20Agreement%20and%20Order_02012024_(21-231718).pdf

42023006NOPV_Consent Agreement and Order_02012024_(21-231718)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023006NOPV/42023006NOPV_Consent%20Agreement%20and%20Order_02012024_(21-231718)_text.pdf

42023006NOPV_Operator RtN RfH Prelim Stmt of Issues_06072023_(21-231718).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023006NOPV/42023006NOPV_Operator%20RtN%20RfH%20Prelim%20Stmt%20of%20Issues_06072023_(21-231718).pdf

42023006NOPV_PCP PCO_05082023_(21-231718).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023006NOPV/42023006NOPV_PCP%20PCO_05082023_(21-231718).pdf

42023006NOPV_PCP PCO_05082023_(21-231718)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023006NOPV/42023006NOPV_PCP%20PCO_05082023_(21-231718)_text.pdf

42023006NOPV_PHC Hearing Canceled_02162024_(21-231718).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023006NOPV/42023006NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Canceled_02162024_(21-231718).pdf

42023006NOPV_PHC Hearing Canceled_02162024_(21-231718)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023006NOPV/42023006NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Canceled_02162024_(21-231718)_text.pdf

42023006NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_07112023_(21-231718).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023006NOPV/42023006NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_07112023_(21-231718).pdf

42023006NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_07112023_(21-231718)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023006NOPV/42023006NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_07112023_(21-231718)_text.pdf

42023006NOPV_Closure Letter_03212025_(21-231718)_text.pdf

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: esudduth@interiorgas.com
March 21, 2025
Elena Sudduth
General Manager
Interior Gas Utility
2525 Phillips Field Road
Fairbanks, Alaska 99709
CPF 4-2023-006-NOPV
Dear Ms. Sudduth:
On May 8, 2023, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
pursuant to Chapter 601 of 49 United States Code (U.S.C.), issued of Probable Violation,
Proposed Civil Penalty, and Proposed Compliance Order (Notice) to Interior Gas Utility (IGU).
The Notice alleged that IGU experienced a rupture of its 8-inch natural gas distribution main at
2942 Tria Road in Fairbanks, Alaska, on November 21, 2021. The rupture occurred after cold
natural gas vapors from LNG SS3 entered the downstream gas distribution system, and released
559 mcf of natural gas and caused a shutdown of IGU’s LNG facility.
On February 1, 2024, PHMSA issued a Consent Order (Order) that incorporated a Consent
Agreement between the parties that resolved the Notice. The Consent Agreement included a
reduced Civil Penalty and Compliance Order. On February 14, 2024, IGU paid the reduced civil
penalty in full. On June 19, 2024, IGU provided documenation verifying it had hired an
adequate number of personnel and updated its training program. IGU presented the resulting
report from the third-party review of its equipment design and associated procedures on July 19,
2024, along with its plan to implement the subsequent recommendations. IGU submitted a status
update of the implementation plan on December 18, 2024. On December 19, 2024, IGU
provided documentation showing that existing and new personnel had completed the revised
training program.



PHMSA has reviewed the responses provided to demonstrate compliance with the Order and
determined that IGU has satisfied the Compliance Order. Accordingly, this case is now closed
and no further action is contemplated with respect to the matters involved in this case. Thank
you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Bryan Lethcoe
Director, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
cc: Zane D. Wilson, Counsel for IGU, CSG, Inc., zane@alaskalaw.com

42023006NOPV_Consent Agreement and Order_02012024_(21-231718)_text.pdf

February 1, 2024
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: esudduth@interiorgas.com
Elena Sudduth
General Manager
Interior Gas Utility
2525 Phillips Field Road
Fairbanks, Alaska 99709
CPF No. 4-2023-006-NOPV
Dear Ms. Sudduth:
Enclosed please find a Consent Order incorporating the terms of the Consent Agreement between
the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Interior Gas Utility
(IGU), which was executed on January 22, 2024. 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. Zane D. Wilson, Counsel for IGU, CSG, Inc., zane@alaskalaw.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 )
Interior Gas Utility, ) CPF No. 4-2023-006-NOPV
)
)
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
CONSENT ORDER
By letter dated May 8, 2023, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation, Proposed
Civil Penalty, and Proposed Compliance Order (Notice) to Interior Gas Utility (IGU or
Respondent).
In response to the Notice, Respondent requested a hearing on Item 1 and Item 2, contesting the
underlying violations, the proposed civil penalty for Item 1, and the proposed compliance order
for Item 1 and Item 2. Respondent also asked for the opportunity to meet informally with
PHMSA to discuss Item 1 and Item 2 of 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 which revises
the compliance order and reduces the civil penalty to $52,200.
Accordingly, the Consent Agreement is hereby approved and incorporated by reference into this
Consent Order. Respondent 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, or in referral to the Attorney General for appropriate relief in a
district court of the United States.
The terms and conditions of this Consent Order are effective upon service in accordance with
49 C.F.R. § 190.5.
February 1, 2024
______________________ ______________________
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 )
Interior Gas Utility, ) CPF No. 4-2023-006-NOPV
)
)
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
CONSENT AGREEMENT
On November 21, 2021, Interior Gas Utility (IGU) experienced a rupture of its 8-inch natural gas
distribution main at 2942 Tria Road in Fairbanks, Alaska. Consequently, 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.), evaluated IGU’s liquified
natural gas (LNG) Storage Site #3 (SS3) Main in Fairbanks, Alaska, via videoconference.
On December 20, 2021, IGU notified PHMSA of two reportable incidents after cold natural gas
vapors from LNG SS3 entered the downstream gas distribution system causing a rupture of an 8-
inch distribution pipeline that released 559 mcf of natural gas and a shutdown of IGU’s LNG
facility.1
The Director, Southwest Region, OPS (Director), issued to Respondent, by letter dated May 8,
2023, a Notice of Probable Violation, Proposed Civil Penalty, and Proposed Compliance Order
(Notice). In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Notice proposed finding that Respondent
violated two provisions of 49 C.F.R. Part 193, proposed ordering Respondent to take certain
measures to correct the alleged violations, and proposed a civil penalty of $342,800.
IGU responded to the Notice by letter dated June 7, 2023 (Response). IGU requested a hearing
and contested the underlying probable violations and the proposed civil penalty. IGU also
requested to meet informally with PHMSA to discuss the issues raised in its Response.
PHMSA and Respondent (the Parties) subsequently met to discuss the issues raised in the
Response. As a result of these discussions and as explained in more detail below, the Parties
have agreed to a Consent Agreement which includes a finding of violation for Item 1, withdraws
Item 2, includes a revised compliance order, and reduces the penalty to $52,200.
1 IGU filed two separate incident reports for the emergency shutdown of its LNG facility and the rupture on its
natural gas distribution line.



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 operator of the pipeline facilities subject to
the Notice, Respondent and its 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 (Associate
Administrator), 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. For all transfers of ownership or operating responsibility of Respondent’s 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. 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.
II. Finding of Violation:
11. Item 1 - 49 C.F.R. § 193.2441(c): The Notice alleged that IGU failed to have
personnel in continuous attendance in its control center or secondary control center while
components under its control were in operation in accordance with § 193.2441(c). Specifically,
the Notice alleged that due to the absence of continuous attendance in its control center, IGU
failed to notice low temperature alarms in its control center that required an emergency shutdown
of its LNG facility. This event constitutes a reportable incident. Due to this failure, cold gas and
LNG entered a gas distribution system, which embrittled an 8-inch underground pipeline that
subsequently ruptured and disrupted gas supply to 91 businesses and 144 residential homes.
Therefore, PHMSA finds that IGU violated 49 C.F.R. § 193.2441(c).
12. Item 1 will be considered by PHMSA as a prior offense in any future PHMSA
enforcement action taken against Respondent for the five (5)-year period following the Effective
Date of this Agreement.
III. Withdrawal of Allegation:



13. Item 2 - 49 C.F.R. § 193.2515(b): The Notice alleged that IGU failed to take
appropriate action to minimize recurrence of the incidents in accordance with § 193.2515(b).
Due to the revised compliance order, and after review of additional information provided by
IGU, PHMSA agrees to withdraw Item 2.
IV. Civil Penalty:
14. Item 1: The Notice proposed assessing a civil penalty in the amount of $342,800
for Item 1. Respondent requested a reduction of the proposed civil penalty and PHMSA agrees
to reduce the civil penalty to $52,200. The reduction is based on reconsideration of the gravity
of the violation after consideration of additional information provided by Respondent and based
on the specific circumstances in this case in consideration of Respondent’s small business
classification. Respondent agrees to pay a reduced civil penalty in the amount of $52,200 for the
violation in Item 1.
15. Respondent shall pay an adjusted civil penalty in the amount of $52,200, 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. Compliance Order:
16. Item 1: The Notice proposed certain compliance order actions to address the non-
compliance alleged in Item 1. In its Response, Respondent contested the Proposed Compliance
Order for Item 1. As a result of the informal discussions and information provided by IGU
regarding its efforts to hire and train sufficient control center operators, the Parties have agreed
to the revised compliance order actions as follows:
(a) Respondent must provide monthly progress reports to the Director
detailing its efforts to hire, train, and retrain control center personnel to be
in continuous attendance in its control center while any components under
its control are in operation in accordance with § 193.2441(c). Monthly
reports must be submitted until adequate personnel are hired and trained.
The information that should be detailed in these monthly progress reports
includes, but is not limited to:
i. Updates to the training program, including:
1. Required qualifications and experience necessary for
the position of Control Center Operator.
2. Establishment of shift lengths and schedule rotations
that provide controllers off-duty time sufficient to
achieve eight hours of continuous sleep between shifts.
ii. Updates to the training procedures for control center operators
that must include specific training for:



1. Monitoring components in which a hazard to persons or
property could exist in accordance with the requirement
in § 193.2507.
2. Startup and shutdown performance testing.
3. Recognizing abnormal operating conditions.
4. Recognizing safety related conditions.
5. Maintaining proper vaporization rate, temperature, and
pressure.
6. Cooling down components as prescribed by §
193.2505.
iii. Respondent’s efforts to hire adequate personnel to maintain 24-
hour (i.e., continuous) control center coverage.
iv. Along with monthly progress reports, IGU must provide
records for completion of the Control Center Operator training
program for each newly hired controller.
v. Respondent may hire a qualified third-party control center
manager, approved by the Director, to satisfy this compliance
action. If Respondent engages a third-party control center
manager, IGU must ensure that the requirements of items (i)
and (ii) are implemented into its control center management
procedures, and items (iii) and (iv) will be adjusted to reflect
the third-party context.
(b) IGU must review and submit its response for Item 1 to the Director within
90 days of the Effective Date.
17. Item 2: The Notice proposed certain compliance order actions to address the non-
compliance alleged in Item 2. In its Response, Respondent contested the Proposed Compliance
Order for Item 2. As a result of the informal discussions and information provided by IGU
regarding its actions in response to the incidents, the Parties have agreed to the revised
compliance order actions as follows:
(a) IGU must engage a third-party firm, approved by the Director, to perform
a full review of its equipment design and associated procedures, focusing
on all equipment from the LNG tank to the metering system. The review
must include an evaluation of the effectiveness of the equipment sensors
and control systems, and the overall design of the facility. The review



(b) must also include an assessment of the operating procedures and the test
records. Upon completion of the third-party review, IGU must present a
plan to the Director detailing the strategy and timeline required to
implement the resulting recommendations.
IGU must submit its plan to implement the recommendations of the third-
party design review to the Director within 180 days of the Effective Date.
VI. Enforcement:
18. 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. All work plans and
associated schedules set forth or referenced in Section IV are automatically incorporated into this
Agreement and are enforceable in the same manner.
VII. Review and Approval Process:
19. With respect to any submission under Section IV (Compliance Order) of this
Agreement that requires the approval of the Director, the Director may: (a) approve, in whole or
in part, the submission; (b) approve the submission on specified, reasonable conditions; (c)
disapprove, in whole or in part, the submission; or (d) any combination of the foregoing. If the
Director approves, approves in part, or approves with conditions, Respondent will take all
actions as approved by the Director, subject to Respondent’s right to invoke the dispute
resolution procedures with respect to any conditions the Director identifies. If the Director
disapproves all or any portion of the submission, the Director will provide Respondent a written
notice of the deficiencies. Respondent will correct all deficiencies within the time specified by
the Director and resubmit it for approval.
VIII. Dispute Resolution:
20. The Director and Respondent will informally attempt to resolve any disputes
arising under this Agreement, including any decision of the Director under the terms of Section
IV. 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.
Such request must be made in writing and provided to the Director, counsel for the Southwest
Region, and to the Associate Administrator, 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.
IX. Effective Date:
21. The term “Effective Date,” as used herein, is the date on which the Consent Order
is issued by the Associate Administrator, incorporating the terms of this Agreement.
X. Recordkeeping and Information Disclosure:
22. 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.
XI. Modification:
23. 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.
XII. Termination:
24. This Agreement will remain in effect until the Civil Penalty is paid in full and the
Compliance Order in Section IV is satisfied, as determined by the Director. 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.
XIII. Ratification:
25. 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.
26. The Parties hereby agree to all findings, conditions, and terms of this Agreement.



For Interior Gas Utility:
________________________________________
Elena Sudduth
General Manager
________________________
Date
For PHMSA:
________________________________________
Bryan Lethcoe
Director, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety
________________________
Date

42023006NOPV_PHC Hearing Canceled_02162024_(21-231718)_text.pdf

Date: February 16, 2024
From: Kelsey Gagnon
To: File
Re: Withdrawal of Hearing Request, Interior Gas Utility, 4-2023-006-NOPV
On February 6, 2024, Interior Gas Utility, by email, withdrew its request for a hearing for 4-
2023-006-NOPV, which it submitted on June 7, 2023. The hearing, scheduled for February 28,
2024, has been cancelled.

42023006NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_07112023_(21-231718)_text.pdf

July 11, 2023
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: dwbritton@interiorgas.com and bryan.lethcoe@dot.gov
Mr. Daniel Britton
General Manager
Interior Gas Utility
2525 Phillips Field Road
Fairbanks, Alaska 99709
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, Interior Gas Utility
CPF No. 4-2023-006-NOPV
Dear Mr. Britton 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 February 8, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Alaska Time.
The hearing will be held at the PHMSA Alaska office, 188 West Northern Lights Blvd., Suite
520, Anchorage, Alaska 99503. 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 (907) 271-6517.
At least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing (or by January 29, 2024), 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.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.



Sincerely,
Larry White
Presiding Official
cc: Mr. Zane Wilson, Counsel, Alaska Law, zane@alaskalaw.com
Mr. Ian Curry, Counsel, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA
ian.curry@dot.gov
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