# CROWLEY LNG PUERTO RICO, LLC — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 42023057NOPV
- **title:** CROWLEY LNG PUERTO RICO, LLC — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2023-11-16
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 193.2101(a).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving CROWLEY LNG PUERTO RICO, LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 193.2101(a). The case was opened on 2023-11-16 and is reported as closed as of 2025-03-21. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

42023057NOPV_Closure Letter_03212025_(21-209415).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023057NOPV/42023057NOPV_Closure%20Letter_03212025_(21-209415).pdf

42023057NOPV_Closure Letter_03212025_(21-209415)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023057NOPV/42023057NOPV_Closure%20Letter_03212025_(21-209415)_text.pdf

42023057NOPV_Final Order_01302024_(21-209415).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023057NOPV/42023057NOPV_Final%20Order_01302024_(21-209415).pdf

42023057NOPV_Final Order_01302024_(21-209415)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023057NOPV/42023057NOPV_Final%20Order_01302024_(21-209415)_text.pdf

42023057NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_12112023_(21-209415).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023057NOPV/42023057NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_12112023_(21-209415).pdf

42023057NOPV_PCO_11162023_(21-209415).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023057NOPV/42023057NOPV_PCO_11162023_(21-209415).pdf

42023057NOPV_PCO_11162023_(21-209415)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/42023057NOPV/42023057NOPV_PCO_11162023_(21-209415)_text.pdf

42023057NOPV_Final Order_01302024_(21-209415)_text.pdf

January 30, 2024
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: julio.cintron@crowley.com
Julio Cintron
Director of LNG Operations
Crowley LNG Puerto Rico, LLC
Carretera Pr -337, Km 3.6, Barrio Tallaboa
Peñuelas, Puerto Rico 00624
Re: CPF No. 4-2023-057-NOPV
Dear Mr. Cintron:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes a finding 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 and acknowledgement of receipt 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: Mr. Bryan Lethcoe, Director, Southwest Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA
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 )
Crowley LNG Puerto Rico, LLC, ) CPF No. 4-2023-057-NOPV
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Respondent. )
____________________________________)
FINAL ORDER
On November 16, 2023, 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 Crowley LNG Puerto
Rico, LLC (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline
safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 193. The Notice also proposed certain measures to correct
the violation. Respondent did not contest the allegations 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. § 193.2101 (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to design its LNG facility in
accordance with NFPA–59A–2001.
This finding of violation will be considered a prior offense in any subsequent enforcement action
taken against Respondent.
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 violation. 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 the 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.
January 30, 2024
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety

42023057NOPV_Closure Letter_03212025_(21-209415)_text.pdf

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: julio.cintron@crowley.com
March 21, 2025
Julio Cintron
Director of LNG Operations
Crowley LNG Puerto Rico, LLC
Carretera Pr -337, Km 3.6, Barrio Tallaboa
Peñuelas, Puerto Rico 00624
RE: CPF 4-2023-057-NOPV
Dear Mr. Cintron:
On January 30, 2024, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued
to Crowley LNG Puerto Rico, LLC (Crowely), a Final Order (Order) in the above-referenced case.
This Order included a Compliance Order. Based on our review of the documentation you provided, it
has been determined that you have complied with the terms of this 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
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