# ELEVATION MIDSTREAM — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 52022052NOPV
- **title:** ELEVATION MIDSTREAM — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2022-12-01
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.446(c)(2), 195.446(j)(1).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving ELEVATION MIDSTREAM. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.446(c)(2),  195.446(j)(1). The case was opened on 2022-12-01 and is reported as closed as of 2023-03-22. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

52022052NOPV_Final Order_03222023_(22-232653).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52022052NOPV/52022052NOPV_Final%20Order_03222023_(22-232653).pdf

52022052NOPV_Final Order_03222023_(22-232653)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52022052NOPV/52022052NOPV_Final%20Order_03222023_(22-232653)_text.pdf

52022052NOPV_PCO_12012022_(22-232653).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52022052NOPV/52022052NOPV_PCO_12012022_(22-232653).pdf

52022052NOPV_PCO_12012022_(22-232653)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52022052NOPV/52022052NOPV_PCO_12012022_(22-232653)_text.pdf

52022052NOPV_Final Order_03222023_(22-232653)_text.pdf

March 22, 2023
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: msolomon@3bearllc.com
Michael Solomon
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Elevation Midstream, LLC
1200 17th Street, Suite 750
Denver, Colorado 80202
Re: CPF No. 5-2022-052-NOPV
Dear Mr. Solomon:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes a finding of
violation and finds that the proposed actions to comply with the pipeline safety regulations have
been completed. This case is now closed. Service of the Final Order by e-mail is effective upon
the date of transmission and acknowledgement 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
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Dustin Hubbard, Director, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA
Ms. Elisabeth Klein, Director, EHS Regulatory Compliance, Elevation Midstream, LLC,
lklein@3bearllc.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 )
Elevation Midstream, LLC, ) CPF No. 5-2022-052-NOPV
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Respondent. )
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FINAL ORDER
On December 1, 2022, 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 Elevation Midstream,
LLC (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline
safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 195 and proposed certain measures to correct the violation.
Respondent did not contest the allegation of violation or corrective measure.
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(j)(1) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to provide records that
demonstrated compliance with API RP 1165.
This finding of violation will be considered a prior offense in any subsequent enforcement action
taken against Respondent.
Compliance Actions
The Director has indicated that Respondent completed the actions proposed in the Notice to
correct the violation.
1 Therefore, it is not necessary to include the proposed compliance terms in
this Final Order.
Warning Item
With respect to Item 2, the Notice alleged a probable violation of 49 C.F.R. § 195.446(c)(2) but
1 The Notice included a proposed compliance order detailing the actions necessary for Respondent to come into
compliance with the pipeline safety regulations. The Notice also acknowledged Respondent’s actions since
PHMSA’s inspection and recommended the compliance order be closed upon issuance of the Final Order.



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.
March 22, 2023
__________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
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