# OP RENO LLC — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 520196002 - **title:** OP RENO LLC — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2019-09-18 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.402(c)(12), 195.402(c)(3), 195.402(e)(1), 195.402(f), 195.403(a), 195.434, 195.440(a), 195.452(b)(5), 195.505. - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-520196002.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-520196002.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-520196002 - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/520196002 **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving OP RENO LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.402(c)(12), 195.402(c)(3), 195.402(e)(1), 195.402(f), 195.403(a), 195.434, 195.440(a), 195.452(b)(5), 195.505. The case was opened on 2019-09-18 and is reported as closed as of 2020-05-21. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 520196002_Closure Letter_05212020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/520196002/520196002_Closure%20Letter_05212020.pdf 520196002_Closure Letter_05212020_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/520196002/520196002_Closure%20Letter_05212020_text.pdf 520196002_Final Order_04072020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/520196002/520196002_Final%20Order_04072020.pdf 520196002_Final Order_04072020_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/520196002/520196002_Final%20Order_04072020_text.pdf 520196002_NOPV PCO_09182019.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/520196002/520196002_NOPV%20PCO_09182019.pdf 520196002_NOPV PCO_09182019_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/520196002/520196002_NOPV%20PCO_09182019_text.pdf 520196002_Operator Response to Notice_03112020.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/520196002/520196002_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_03112020.pdf 520196002_Closure Letter_05212020_text.pdf VIA E-MAIL TO MR. JOHN NIEMI May 21, 2020 Mr. John Niemi Member and Compliance Manager Omega Partners, LLC 16647 Chesterfield Grove Road, Suite 200 St. Louis, Missouri 63005 CPF 5-2019-6002 & 5-2019-6003M Closure Letter Dear Mr. Niemi: On April 6 & 7, 2020 respectively, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued to Omega Partners, LLC (Omega), the parent company for OP Reno LLC, an Order Directing Amendment for CPF 5-2019-6003M and a Final Order for CPF 5-2019-6002. The Final Order for CPF 5-2019-6002 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. The Order Directing Amendment for CPF 5-2019-6003M included a requirement to amend your procedures. Based on our review of the documentation you provided, it has been determined that you have complied with the terms of this Order. Accordingly, CPF 5-2019-6002 and CPF 5-2019-6003M are now closed and no further action is contemplated with respect to the matters involved in these cases. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Dustin Hubbard Director, Western Region Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration cc: PHP-60 Compliance Registry PHP-500 J. Dunphy (#162143) 520196002_Final Order_04072020_text.pdf VIA EMAIL TO: john@omegapartnersllc.com, kmurphy@omegapartnersllc.com, and lwright@omegapartnersllc.com Mr. John Niemi Member and Compliance Manager Omega Partners, LLC 16647 Chesterfield Grove Road, Suite 200 St. Louis, Missouri 63005 Re: CPF No. 5-2019-6002 Dear Mr. Niemi: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings of violation against your subsidiary, OP Reno, LLC, 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, Western Region, this enforcement action will be closed. Service of the Final Order by e-mail is effective upon the date of mailing 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. Dustin Hubbard, Western Region, Director, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA Mr. Kameron Murphy, General Counsel, OP Reno, LLC Mr. Larry Wright, Manager – Terminal Operations, OP Reno, LLC VIA EMAIL – 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 ) OP Reno, LLC, ) CPF No. 5-2019-6002 a subsidiary of Omega Partners, LLC, ) Respondent. ) ) ) ) ) FINAL ORDER On September 18, 2019, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation (Notice) to OP Reno, LLC (Respondent).1 The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 195. The Notice also proposed certain measures to correct the violations. 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 regulations listed below, as more fully described in the enclosed Notice, which is incorporated by reference: 49 C.F.R. § 195.452(b)(1)(5) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed develop, implement and follow a written integrity management program despite operating for more than 10 years. 49 C.F.R. § 195.440(a) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to develop and implement a written continuing public education program that follows the guidance provided in the American Petroleum Institute's Recommended Practice 1162, as required by § 195.440(a). 49 C.F.R. § 195.505 (Item 3) ─ Respondent failed to have and follow a written qualification program. 1 OP Reno, LLC, is a subsidiary of Omega Partners, LLC. Omega Partners, LLC, website, available at https://omegapartnersllc.com/ (last accessed March 10, 2020); Omega Partners III filing with Missouri Secretary of State, available at https://bsd.sos.mo.gov/Common/CorrespondenceItemViewHandler.ashx?IsTIFF=true&filedDocumentid=4611165& version=1 (April 15, 2019). CPF No. 5-2019-6002 Page 2 49 C.F.R. § 195.402(c)(12) (Item 4) ─ Respondent failed to have a procedure for establishing and maintaining liaison with fire, police and other appropriate public officials. 49 C.F.R. § 195.402(e)(1) (Item 5) ─ Respondent failed to have a procedure for receiving, identifying, and classifying notices of events which need immediate response by the operator or notice to fire, police, or other appropriate public officials and communicating this information to appropriate operator personnel for corrective action. 49 C.F.R. § 195.403(a) (Item 6) ─ Respondent failed to establish and conduct a continuing training program to instruct emergency response personnel. 49 C.F.R. § 195.402(c)(3) (Item 7) ─ Respondent’s Operations and Maintenance Procedure Manual (OM&E) manual does not contain certain procedures for operating, maintaining, and repairing the pipeline system in accordance with each of the requirements of Subpart F and Subpart H. 49 C.F.R. § 195.434 (Item 8) ─ Respondent failed to have appropriate signage around the Sparks Terminal. 49 C.F.R. § 195.402(f) (Item 9) ─ Respondent’s OM&E Procedure Manual does not contain instructions that would enable personnel performing operation and maintenance activities to recognize conditions that potentially may be safety- related conditions that are subject to the reporting requirements of § 195.55. 49 C.F.R. § 195.402(c)(3) (Item 10) ─ Respondent’s OM&E Procedure Manual does not contain certain procedures for operating, maintaining, and repairing the pipeline system in accordance with each of the requirements of Subpart F and Subpart H. Specifically, it does not contain procedures for the protection of pipelines against atmospheric corrosion pursuant to § 195.581, located in Subpart H. 49 C.F.R. § 195.402(c)(3) (Item 11) ─ Respondent’s OM&E manual does not contain certain procedures for operating, maintaining, and repairing the pipeline system in accordance with each of the requirements of Subpart F and Subpart H. Specifically, it does not contain procedures for the monitoring of pipelines against atmospheric corrosion pursuant to § 195.583, located in Subpart H. 49 C.F.R. § 195.402(c)(3) (Item 12) ─ Respondent’s OM&E manual does not contain certain procedures for operating, maintaining, and repairing the pipeline system in accordance with each of the requirements of Subpart F and Subpart H. Specifically, it does not contain procedures for monitoring and taking corrective action to correct any identified deficiency in corrosion control as required by § 195.573(e), located in Subpart H. CPF No. 5-2019-6002 Page 3 These findings of violation will be considered prior offenses 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 violations. 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 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. April 7, 2020 ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 9494