{"operation":"document","citation":"CPF 520070009W","title":"FAIRBANKS NATURAL GAS — Warning Letter","source_type":"enforcement","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"historical","official":true,"published_on":"2007-03-19","effective_on":null,"summary":"CLOSED warning letter.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-520070009w.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-520070009w.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-520070009w","source_url":"https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/520070009W","body":"Warning Letter involving FAIRBANKS NATURAL GAS. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 192. The case was opened on 2007-03-19 and is reported as closed as of 2007-03-19. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.\n\nOfficial case documents:\n\n520070009W_warning letter_03192007.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/520070009W/520070009W_warning%20letter_03192007.pdf\n\n520070009w_warning letter_03192007_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/520070009W/520070009w_warning%20letter_03192007_text.pdf\n\n520070009w_warning letter_03192007_text.pdf\n\nU. S. De partment\nof Transportation\nPipeline and\nHazardous Materials Safety\nAdministration\nt 2300 W Dakota Ave, Suite 110\nLakewood, CO 80228\nWARNING LETTER\nCERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED\nMarch 19, 2007\nMr. Dan Britton, President\nFairbanks Natural Gas\n3408 International Way\nFairbanks, AK 99701\nCPF S-2007-0009&\nDear Mr. Britton:\nOn November 14-19, 2006, a representative of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety\nAdministration (PHMSA) pursuant to Chapter 601 of 49 United States Code inspected your\nFairbanks LNG Tanks and Vaporizer in Fairbanks, Alaska.\nAs a result of the inspection, it appears that you have committed a probable violation of the\nPipeline Safety Regulations, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. The items inspected and\nthe probable violation{s) are:\n$193. 2719 Training, records.\na) Each operator shall maintain a system of records which-\n(2) Provide evidence that personnel have undergone and satisfactorily completed\nthe required training programs.\n$193. 2717 Training, fire protection.\n(b) A written plan of continuing instruction, including plant fire drills, must be\nconducted at intervals of not more than 2 years to keep personnel current on the\nknowledge and skills they gained in the instruction under paragraph {a) of this\nsection.\n\n\n\nAt the time of the inspection, the last fire protection training for the employees at the\nFairbanks LNG Tanks and Vaporizer was recorded on May 24, 2003. No training records or\nevidence of training within the last two years could be provided.\nUnder 49 United States Code, ) 60122, you are sub]ect to a civil penalty not to exceed\n$100, 000 for each violation for each day the violation persists up to a maximum of $1, 000, 000\nfor any related series of violations. Also, for LNG facilities, an additional penalty of not more\nthan $50, 000 for each violation may be imposed. We have reviewed the circumstances and\nsupportmg documents involved in this case, and have decided not to conduct additional\nenforcement action or penalty assessment proceedings at this time. We advise you to correct\nthe item(s) identified in this letter. Failure to do so will result in [Company name] being\nsubject to additional enforcement action.\nNo reply to this letter is required. If you choose to reply, in your correspondence please refer\nto CPF 5-2007-0009W. Be advised that all material you submit in response to this\nenforcement action is subject to being made publicly available If you believe that any portion\nof your responsive material qualifies for confidential treatment under 5 U. S. C. 552(b), along\nwith the complete original document you must provide a second copy of the document with\nthe portions you believe qualify for confidential treatment redacted and an explanation of why\nyou believe the redacted information qualifies for confidential treatment under 5 U. S. C.\n552(b).\nSincerely,\nChris Hoidal\nOirector, Western Region\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\ncc: PHP-60 Compliance Registry\nPHP-500 B. Brown (¹116692)","truncated":false,"body_characters":3667}