# IDAHO PIPELINE CORP — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 520085006
- **title:** IDAHO PIPELINE CORP — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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- **published on:** 2008-03-14
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- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.452(a).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving IDAHO PIPELINE CORP. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 195.452(a),  60132. The case was opened on 2008-03-14 and is reported as closed as of 2008-12-05. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

520085006_FinalOrder_12052008.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/520085006/520085006_FinalOrder_12052008.pdf

520085006_finalorder_12052008_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/520085006/520085006_finalorder_12052008_text.pdf

520085006_NOPV PCO letter_03142008.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/520085006/520085006_NOPV%20PCO%20letter_03142008.pdf

520085006_nopv pco letter_03142008_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/520085006/520085006_nopv%20pco%20letter_03142008_text.pdf

520085006_Operator Response_07082008.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/520085006/520085006_Operator%20Response_07082008.pdf

520085006_nopv pco letter_03142008_text.pdf

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U. S Department
of Transportation
Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration
SENT TO COMPLIANCE REGIS/Y
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12300 W Dakota Ave, Suite 110
Lakewood, CO 80228
NOTICE OF PROBABLE VIOLATION
and
PROPOSED COMPLIANCE ORDER
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED
March 14, 2008
Mr. Robert Rose
Idaho Pipeline Corporation
P. O. Box 35236
Sarasota, FL 34232
CPF 5-200S-5006
Dear Mr, Rose:
On March 06, 2008, representatives of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration (PHMSA), pursuant to Chapter 601 of 49 United States Code, inspected your
Integrity Management Program (IMP) in Boise, Idaho.
As a result of the inspection, it appears that you have committed probable violations of the
Pipeline Safety Regulations, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. The items inspected and the
probable violation(s) are:
116 STAT. 2985 PUBLIC LAW 107 — 355 — DEC. 17, 2002
Public Law 107 — 355
107th Congress
An Act
SEC. 15. NATIONAL PIPELINE MAPPING SYSTEM.
116 STAT. 3006 PUBLIC LAW 107 — 355 — DEC. 17, 2002
g 60132. National pipeline mapping system
(a) INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED — Not later than 6 months after the date
of enactment of this section, the operator of a pipeline facility (except distribution



lines and gathering lines) shall provide to the Secretary of Transportation the
following information with respect to the facility:
(1) Geospatial data appropriate for use in the National Pipeline Mapping
System or data in a format that can be readily converted to geospatial data.
(2) The name and address of the person with primary operational control to
be identified as its operator for purposes of this chapter.
(3) A means for a member of the public to contact the operator for
additional information about the pipeline facilities it operates.
(b) UPDATES — A person providing information under sub-section (a) shall
provide to the Secretary updates of the information to reflect changes in the
pipeline facility owned or operated by the person and as otherwise required by the
Secretary.
Idaho Pipeline Corporation (IDPC) had not submitted the geospatial data of their
aviation fuel pipelines to the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) by June 17,
2003.
$195. 452 Pipeline integrity management in high consequence areas,
(a) Which pipelines are covered by this section? This section applies to each
hazardous liquid pipeline and carbon dioxide pipeline that could affect a high
consequence area, including any pipeline located in a high consequence area unless
the operator effectively demonstrates by risk assessment that the pipeline could not
affect the area. (Appendix C of this part provides guidance on determining if a
pipeline could affect a high consequence area. ) Covered pipelines are categorized as
follows:
(1) Category 1 includes pipelines existing on May 29, 2001, that were owned or
operated by an operator who owned or operated a total of 500 or more miles of
pipeline subject to this part.
(2) Category 2 includes pipelines existing on May 29, 2001, that were owned or
operated by an operator who owned or operated less than 500 miles of pipeline
subject to this part.
(3) Category 3 includes pipelines constructed or converted after May 29, 2001.
IDPC neither performed their own study by utilizing their own data to determine could
affect segments nor provided any compelling evidence to show that any release of their
hazardous liquid pipeline could not affect the High Consequence Areas (HCA).
Pro osed Com liance Order
Pursuant to 49 United States Code $ 60118, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration proposes to issue a Compliance Order to Idaho Pipeline Corporation. Please
refer to the Proposed Compliance Order that is enclosed and made a part of this Notice.
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Res onse to this Notice
Enclosed as part of this Notice is a document entitled Response Options for Pipeline Operators
in Compliance Proceedings. Please refer to this document and note the response options. Be
advised that all material you submit in response to this enforcement action is subject to being
made publicly available. If you believe that any portion of your responsive material qualifies
for confidential treatment under 5 U. S. C. 552(b), along with the complete original document
you must provide a second copy of the document with the portions you believe qualify for
confidential treatment redacted and an explanation of why you believe the redacted information
qualifies for confidential treatment under 5 U. S. C. 552(b). If you do not respond within 30 days
of receipt of this Notice, this constitutes a waiver of your right to contest the allegations in this
Notice and authorizes the Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety to find facts as alleged in
this Notice without further notice to you and to issue a Final Order.
In your correspondence on this matter, please refer to CPF 5-2008-5006 and for each document
you submit, please provide a copy in electronic format whenever possible.
Sincerely,
Chris oidal
Director, Western Region
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Enclosures: Proposed Compliance Order
Response Options for Pipeline Operators in Compliance Proceedings
cc: PHP-60 Compliance Registry
PHP-500 H. Nguyen (¹121166)
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PROPOSED COMPLIANCE ORDER
Piusuant to 49 United States Code $ 60118, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration (PHMSA) proposes to issue to Idaho Pipeline Corporation (IDPC) a Compliance
Order incorporating the following remedial requirements to ensure the compliance of Idaho
Pipeline Corporation with the pipeline safety regulations:
In regard to Item Number 1 of the Notice pertaining to your pipeline systems, IDPC
must'
a) Submit the geospatial data of their aviation fuel pipelines to the National Pipeline
Mapping System (NPMS).
In regard to Item Number 2 of the Notice pertaining to your pipehne systems, IDPC
must:
a) Initiate a study to determine any could affect segments on their pipeline system by
conducting a complete analysis as required by Part 195. 452, example: spill volumes
must include pump volumes between time of modeled break and operator reaction
time to shut down.
Within 60 days of issuance of the Final Order, IDPC must complete the above
items, and submit the required documentation and procedures to the Director,
Western Region, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration,
12300 West Dakota Avenue, Suite 110, Lakewood, Colorado S0228.
IDPC shall maintain documentation of the safety improvement costs associated with
fulfilling this Compliance Order and submit the total to Chris Hoidal, Director,
Western Region, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Costs
shall be reported in two categories: 1) total cost associated with preparation/revision
of plans, procedures, studies and analyses, and 2) total cost associated with
replacements, additions and other changes to pipeline infrastructure,
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520085006_finalorder_12052008_text.pdf

U S Department
of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety
Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave S E
Washington DC 20590
DEC 5 ZOS
Mr. Robert Rose
Idaho Pipeline Corporation
P O. Box 35236
Sarasota, FL 34232
Re: CPF No. 5-2008-5006
Dear Mr. Rose:
Enclosed is the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings of violation
and finds that you have completed the actions specified in the Notice required to comply with the
pipeline safety regulations. Therefore, this case is now closed. Your receipt of the Final Order
constitutes service of that document under 49 C. F. R. $ 190. 5.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey D. Wiese
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Chris Hoidal, Director, Western Region, OPS
Ms. Linda Daugherty, Director, Southern Region, OPS
CERTIFIED MAIL — RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED



U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY
WASHINGTON, DC 20590
In the Matter of
Idaho Pipeline Corporation,
Respondent.
CPF No. 5-200S-5006
FINAL ORDER
On March 6, 2008, pursuant to 49 U. S. C. $ 60117, representatives of the Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS),
inspected the facilities and records of Idaho Pipeline Corporation (Idaho PLC or
Respondent). Idaho PLC is the operator of a three-mile aviation fuel pipeline in Boise,
Idaho. As a result of that inspection, the Director, Western Region, OPS (Director),
issued to Idaho PLC, by letter dated March 14, 2008, a Notice of Probable Violation and
Proposed Compliance Order (Notice). In accordance with 49 C. F. R. $ 190. 207, the
Notice proposed finding that Idaho PLC had violated 49 U. S. C. $ 60132(a) and 49 C. F. R.
) 194. 452(a). The Notice also proposed ordering Idaho PLC to take certain measures to
correct the alleged violations.
A return receipt from the U. S. Postal Service confirms that Idaho PLC received the
Notice on March 20, 2007. Under 49 C. F. R. ( 190. 209, Respondent had 30 days from
that date, or until April 19, 2007, to provide the Director with a response. Idaho PLC,
however, did not submit its response until July 8, 2008 (Response). As the Director did
not extend the 30-day period for responding to the Notice and Idaho PLC failed to file a
timely response, I find that Respondent waived its right to contest the allegations in the
Notice and authorized the entry of this Final Order.
In its Response, Idaho PLC neither contested the allegations of violation nor requested a
hearing. It did, however, submit documents showing certain actions it had taken upon
receipt of the Notice to comply with 49 U. S. C. $ 60132(a) and 49 C. F, R. $ 194. 452(a).
FINDINGS OF VIOLATION
Item I: The Notice alleged that Idaho PLC violated 49 U. S. C. $ 60132, which states, in
relevant part:



g 60132. National pipeline mapping system.
(a) Information to be provided. — Not later than 6 months after
the date of enactment of this section, the operator of a pipeline facility
(except distribution hnes and gathering lines) shall provide to the
Secretary of Transportation the following information with respect to
the facility:
(1) Geospatial data appropriate for use in the National Pipeline
Mapping System or data in a format that can be readily converted to
geospatial data.
(2) The name and address of the person with primary
operational control to be identified as its operator for purposes of this
chapter.
(3) A means for a member of the public to contact the operator
for additional information about the pipeline facilities it operates. . . .
Specifically, the Notice alleged that Idaho PLC violated 49 U. S. C. $ 60132(a) by failing,
on or before June 17, 2003, ' to provide the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) with
geospatial data on its aviation fuel pipeline system for incorporation into the National
Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS). That allegation is not contested. Accordingly, I find
that Idaho PLC violated 49 U. S. C. $ 60132(a) by failing, on or before June 17, 2003, to
provide the Secretary with any of the geospatial, operational, and contact data to be used
in the NPMS.
Item 2: The Notice alleged that Idaho PLC violated 49 C. F. R. $ 195. 452(a), which
states:
g 195. 452 Pipeline integrity management in high consequence areas.
(a) H%ich pipelmes are covered by this section. ~ This section
applies to each hazardous liquid pipeline and carbon dioxide pipeline that
could affect a high consequence area, including any pipeline located in a
high consequence area unless the operator effectively demonstrates by risk
assessment that the pipeline could not affect the area. (Appendix C of this
part provides guidance on determining if a pipeline could affect a high
consequence area. ) Covered pipelines are categorized as follows:
(1) Category 1 includes pipelines existing on May 29, 2001, that
were owned or operated by an operator who owned or operated a total of
500 or more miles of pipeline subject to this part.
(2) Category 2 includes pipelines existing on May 29, 2001, that
were owned or operated by an operator who owned or operated less than
500 miles of pipeline subject to this part.
(3) Category 3 includes pipelines constructed or converted after
May 29, 2001.
Section 60132 was enacted on December 17, 2002, as part of the Pipelme Safety Improvement Act of
2002, Pub. L 107-355, $ 15(a), 116 Stat 3005 Accordmgly, on February 3, 2003, PHMSA notified
pipeline owners and operators that June 17, 2003, was the statutory deadlme for providmg the Secretary
with all of the required NPMS data See Advisory Bulletm, "Requued Submission of Data to the National
Pipehne Mappmg System Under the Pipehne Safety improvement Act of 2002, " 68 Fed Reg 5338, 5338-
40 (February 3, 2003)



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Specifically, the Notice alleged that, as of the date of the OPS inspection, Idaho PLC had
failed to determine whether any portion of its pipeline system "could affect" a High
Consequence Area (HCA) or to demonstrate, through the performance of a risk
assessment, that a release from its system could not affect an HCA. These allegations are
also uncontested, Accordingly, I find that Idaho PLC violated 49 C. F. R. ( 195. 452(a) by
failing to determine whether any portion omits pipeline system could affect an HCA or to
demonstrate, through the performance a risk assessment, that a release from its system
could not affect an HCA.
These findings of violation will be considered a prior offense in any subsequent
enforcement action taken against Respondent.
COMPLIANCE ORDER
The Notice proposed a compliance order with respect to Items 1 and 2 for violations by
Respondent of 49 U. S. C. $ 60132 and 49 C. F. R. ( 195. 452. Under 49 U. S. C. $ 60118(a),
each person who engages in the transportation of hazardous liquids or who owns or
operates a pipeline facility is required to comply with the applicable safety standards
established under chapter 601. The Director has indicated that Respondent has taken the
following actions specified in the proposed compliance order:
With regard to Item 1, on April 17, 2008, Respondent provided the Secretary with
current geospatial data on its pipeline system for use in the NPSM.
With regard to Item 2, on July 8, 2008, Respondent submitted the results of a
current analysis showing that the operation of its pipeline could adversely affect
an HCA.
Accordingly, since Respondent has achieved compliance with respect to these violations,
the compliance terms are not included in this Order,
Under 49 C. F. R. $ 190. 215, Respondent has a right to submit a Petition for
Reconsideration of this Final Order, The petition must be received within 20 days of
Respondent's receipt of this Final Order and must contain a brief statement of the
issue(s). The terms of the order, including any required corrective action and amendment
of procedures, shall remain in full force and effect unless the Associate Administrator,
upon request, grants a stay. The terms and conditions of this Final Order shall be
effective upon receipt.
DEC 5 Kt)8
Date Issued
Jeffrey D. Wiese
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
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