# WESTERN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, LP — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 52022019NOPV
- **title:** WESTERN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, LP — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2022-03-07
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.446(c)(1), 195.446(c)(4), 195.446(j)(1).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving WESTERN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, LP. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.446(c)(1),  195.446(c)(4),  195.446(j)(1). The case was opened on 2022-03-07 and is reported as closed as of 2022-08-19. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

52022019NOPV_Closure Letter_08192022_(21-201443).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52022019NOPV/52022019NOPV_Closure%20Letter_08192022_(21-201443).pdf

52022019NOPV_Closure Letter_08192022_(21-201443)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52022019NOPV/52022019NOPV_Closure%20Letter_08192022_(21-201443)_text.pdf

52022019NOPV_Final Order_05122022_(21-201443).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52022019NOPV/52022019NOPV_Final%20Order_05122022_(21-201443).pdf

52022019NOPV_Final Order_05122022_(21-201443)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52022019NOPV/52022019NOPV_Final%20Order_05122022_(21-201443)_text.pdf

52022019NOPV_PCO_03072022_(21-201443).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52022019NOPV/52022019NOPV_PCO_03072022_(21-201443).pdf

52022019NOPV_PCO_03072022_(21-201443)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52022019NOPV/52022019NOPV_PCO_03072022_(21-201443)_text.pdf

52022019NOPV_Closure Letter_08192022_(21-201443)_text.pdf

VIA E-MAIL TO MR. CRAIG COLLINS
August 19, 2022
Mr. Craig Collins
Chief Operations Officer & Senior Vice President
Western Midstream Partners, LP
9950 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 2800
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
CPF 5-2022-019-NOPV
Closure Letter
Dear Mr. Collins:
On May 12, 2022, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued
to Western Midstream Partners, LP (Western) a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This
Order included a Compliance Order. On June 15, 2022, PHMSA granted a time extension of 30
days for Western to complete the remedial actions required in the 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,
Dustin Hubbard
Director, Western Region
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
cc: PHP-60 Compliance Registry
PHP-500 J. Dunphy (#21-201443)

52022019NOPV_Final Order_05122022_(21-201443)_text.pdf

May 12, 2022
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: craig.collins@westernmidstream.com
Mr. Craig Collins
Chief Operations Officer & Senior Vice President
Western Midstream Partners, LP
9950 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 2800
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Re: CPF No. 5-2022-019-NOPV
Dear Mr. Collins:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings 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, Western Region, this enforcement action will be closed. Service of the Final Order by
e-mail is effective upon the date of transmission and acknowledgment 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. Dustin Hubbard, Director, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHSMA
Mr. Benjamin Malotte, Pipeline Safety Compliance Coordinator, Western Midstream
Partners, benjamin.malotte@westernmidstream.com
Mr. Ronald Speer, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager, Western Midstream Partners,
ronnie.speer@westernmidstream.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 )
Western Midstream Partners, LP, ) CPF No. 5-2022-019-NOPV
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Respondent. )
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FINAL ORDER
On March 7, 2022, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Western Region, Office of
Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed Compliance Order
(Notice) to Western Midstream Partners, LP (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that
Respondent 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(c)(1) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to provide its controllers
with the information, tools, processes, and procedures necessary for the
controllers to carry out the roles and responsibilities the operator had defined by
failing to implement API RP 1165 or demonstrate that certain provisions of API
RP 1165 were not practical for its SCADA system.
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 ordered actions, Respondent may request that the Director close the case. Failure to comply



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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 Items
With respect to Items 1 and 3, the Notice alleged probable violations of 49 C.F.R. §§
195.446(c)(4) and 195.446(j)(1), respectively, but did not propose a civil penalty or compliance
order for these items. Therefore, these are considered warning items. If OPS finds a violation of
any of these items 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.
May 12, 2022
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
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