# OLYMPIC PIPE LINE COMPANY — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 52021024NOPV
- **title:** OLYMPIC PIPE LINE COMPANY — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2021-06-11
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.402(a), 195.446(c)(3).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving OLYMPIC PIPE LINE COMPANY. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.402(a),  195.446(c)(3). The case was opened on 2021-06-11 and is reported as closed as of 2021-09-02. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

52021024NOPV_Closure Letter_09022021_(20-187752).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52021024NOPV/52021024NOPV_Closure%20Letter_09022021_(20-187752).pdf

52021024NOPV_Closure Letter_09022021_(20-187752)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52021024NOPV/52021024NOPV_Closure%20Letter_09022021_(20-187752)_text.pdf

52021024NOPV_Final Order_07262021_(20-187752).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52021024NOPV/52021024NOPV_Final%20Order_07262021_(20-187752).pdf

52021024NOPV_Final Order_07262021_(20-187752)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52021024NOPV/52021024NOPV_Final%20Order_07262021_(20-187752)_text.pdf

52021024NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_07082021_(20-187752).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52021024NOPV/52021024NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_07082021_(20-187752).pdf

52021024NOPV_PCO_06112021_(20-187752).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52021024NOPV/52021024NOPV_PCO_06112021_(20-187752).pdf

52021024NOPV_PCO_06112021_(20-187752)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52021024NOPV/52021024NOPV_PCO_06112021_(20-187752)_text.pdf

52021024NOPV_Final Order_07262021_(20-187752)_text.pdf

July 26, 2021
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: john.dandrea@bp.com
Mr. John D’Andrea
Vice President
BP Pipelines (North America) Inc.
30 S. Wacker Drive, 9th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Re: CPF No. 5-2021-024-NOPV
Dear Mr. D’Andrea:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings of
violation against your subsidiary, Olympic Pipe Line Company, 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 electronic mail is effective upon the date of
transmission 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, Director, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA
Mr. Timothy J.R. Smith, Compliance Manager, BP Pipelines (North America) Inc.,
timothy.smith@bp.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 )
Olympic Pipe Line Company, ) CPF No. 5-2021-024-NOPV
a subsidiary of BP Pipelines (North America) Inc., )
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Respondent. )
_____________________________________________ )
FINAL ORDER
On June 11, 2021, 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 Olympic Pipe Line
Company, a subsidiary of BP Pipelines (North America) Inc. (Respondent). 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. § 195.446 (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to test and verify its internal
communication plan to provide adequate means for manual operation of the
pipeline safely, at least once each calendar year, but at intervals not to exceed 15
months. Specifically, Respondent could not produce documentation that its
internal communication plan had been tested at the requisite intervals or
procedures requiring such testing.
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



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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.
WARNING ITEM
With respect to Item 2, the Notice alleged probable violation of 49 C.F.R. § 195.402 but did not
propose a civil penalty or compliance order for this item. Therefore, this is considered to be a
warning item. If OPS finds a violation of this provision in a subsequent inspection, Respondent
may be subject to future enforcement action.
The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R.
§ 190.5.
July 26, 2021
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety

52021024NOPV_Closure Letter_09022021_(20-187752)_text.pdf

VIA E-MAIL TO MR. JOHN D’ANDREA
September 2, 2021
Mr. John D'Andrea
Head of Operations & HSSE
Olympic Pipeline Company
30 S. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
CPF 5-2021-024-NOPV
Closure Letter
Dear Mr. D’Andrea:
On July 26, 2021, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued
to Olympic Pipeline Company a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Order included a
Compliance Order. Based on our review of the documentation you provided on August 18,
2021, 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,
Dustin Hubbard
Director, Western Region
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
cc: PHP-60 Compliance Registry
PHP-500 J. Dunphy (#20-187752)
Mr. Timothy J.R. Smith, Compliance Manager, BP Pipelines (North America) Inc.,
timothy.smith@bp.com
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