# BETA OFFSHORE — Notice of Probable Violation

- **operation:** document
- **citation:** CPF 52023025NOPV
- **title:** BETA OFFSHORE — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2023-04-06
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.452(g), 195.573(a)(1), 195.573(c).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving BETA OFFSHORE. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.452(g),  195.573(a)(1),  195.573(c). The case was opened on 2023-04-06 and is reported as closed as of 2025-09-05. Proposed civil penalty: $58,400. Assessed civil penalty: $46,600. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

52023025NOPV_Closure Letter_09052025_(21-200502).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023025NOPV/52023025NOPV_Closure%20Letter_09052025_(21-200502).pdf

52023025NOPV_Closure Letter_09052025_(21-200502)_txt.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023025NOPV/52023025NOPV_Closure%20Letter_09052025_(21-200502)_txt.pdf

52023025NOPV_Consent Agreement and Order_05102024_(21-200502).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023025NOPV/52023025NOPV_Consent%20Agreement%20and%20Order_05102024_(21-200502).pdf

52023025NOPV_Consent Agreement and Order_05102024_(21-200502)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023025NOPV/52023025NOPV_Consent%20Agreement%20and%20Order_05102024_(21-200502)_text.pdf

52023025NOPV_Operator RtN RfH Req for Inf Consult_05042023_(21-200502).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023025NOPV/52023025NOPV_Operator%20RtN%20RfH%20Req%20for%20Inf%20Consult_05042023_(21-200502).pdf

52023025NOPV_PCP PCO_04062023_(21-200502).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023025NOPV/52023025NOPV_PCP%20PCO_04062023_(21-200502).pdf

52023025NOPV_PCP PCO_04062023_(21-200502)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023025NOPV/52023025NOPV_PCP%20PCO_04062023_(21-200502)_text.pdf

52023025NOPV_PHC Hearing Canceled_05142024_(21-200502).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023025NOPV/52023025NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Canceled_05142024_(21-200502).pdf

52023025NOPV_PHC Hearing Canceled_05142024_(21-200502)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023025NOPV/52023025NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Canceled_05142024_(21-200502)_text.pdf

52023025NOPV_PHC Hearing Rescheduled_02202024_(21-200502).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023025NOPV/52023025NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Rescheduled_02202024_(21-200502).pdf

52023025NOPV_PHC Hearing Rescheduled_02202024_(21-200502)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023025NOPV/52023025NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Rescheduled_02202024_(21-200502)_text.pdf

52023025NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_07132023_(21-200502).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023025NOPV/52023025NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_07132023_(21-200502).pdf

52023025NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_07132023_(21-200502)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023025NOPV/52023025NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_07132023_(21-200502)_text.pdf

52023025NOPV_Consent Agreement and Order_05102024_(21-200502)_text.pdf

May 10, 2024
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: martyn.willsher@amplifyenergy.com
Mr. Martyn Willsher
President and Chief Executive Officer
Amplify Energy Corp.
500 Dallas Street, Suite 1700
Houston, Texas 77002
Re: CPF No. 5-2023-025-NOPV
Dear Mr. Willsher:
Enclosed please find a Consent Order incorporating the terms of the Consent Agreement
between the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Beta
Offshore, a subsidiary of Amplify Energy Corp., which was executed on May 9, 2024. Service
of the Consent Order and Consent Agreement by electronic mail is deemed effective upon the
date of transmission and acknowledgement of receipt, or as otherwise 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: Consent Order and Consent Agreement
cc: Mr. Dustin Hubbard, Director, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA
Mr. Daniel Furbee, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Amplify Energy,
dan.furbee@amplifyenergy.com
Mr. Eric M. Willis, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Amplify Energy Corp.,
eric.willis@amplifyenergy.com



Mr. Christopher Keegan, outside counsel for Beta Offshore, Kirkland & Ellis LLP,
chris.keegan@kirkland.com
Mr. James Curry, outside counsel for Beta Offshore, Babst Calland,
jcurry@babstcalland.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 )
Beta Operating Company, LLC, ) CPF No. 5-2023-025-NOPV
d/b/a Beta Offshore, )
)
)
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
CONSENT ORDER
By letter dated April 6, 2023, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation, Proposed
Civil Penalty and Proposed Compliance Order (Notice) to Beta Offshore (Beta or Respondent).
In response to the Notice, Respondent requested a hearing contesting all underlying violations,
the proposed civil penalty and portions of the proposed compliance order for Items 1, 2, and 3
(Response). Beta also asked for the opportunity to meet informally with PHMSA to discuss all
Items in the Notice. Respondent and PHMSA (The Parties) subsequently met to discuss the
issues raised in the Response. As a result of those discussions, as explained in more detail
below, the Parties have agreed to a Consent Agreement which makes findings of violation for
Items 1, 2 and 3, assesses a reduced civil penalty of $46,600, and requires a series of compliance
provisions.
Accordingly, the Consent Agreement is hereby approved and incorporated by reference into this
Consent Order. Beta is hereby ordered to comply with the terms of the Consent Agreement
pursuant to its terms. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq., failure to comply with this Consent
Order may result in the assessment of civil penalties as set forth in 49 U.S.C. § 60122 and 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 Consent Order are effective upon service in accordance with
49 C.F.R. § 190.5.
May 10, 2024
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety



U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590
____________________________________
In the Matter of )
Beta Offshore, ) CPF No. 5-2023-025-NOPV
)
)
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
CONSENT AGREEMENT
From August 31 to September 3, 2021, a representative of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), pursuant to Chapter 601 of 49
United States Code (U.S.C.), inspected Beta Offshore’s (Beta or Respondent) San Pedro Bay
Pipeline (SPBPL), a pipeline that transports crude oil from Platform Elly, located off the coast of
California in Federal waters, to Beta Pump Station located onshore in the City of Long Beach,
California.
As a result of the inspection, the Director, Western Region, OPS (Director), issued to
Respondent, by letter dated April 6, 2023, a Notice of Probable Violation, Proposed Civil
Penalty and Proposed Compliance Order (Notice). In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the
Notice proposed finding that Respondent violated 49 C.F.R. § 195.452(g) (Item 1), § 195.573(a)
(Item 2), and § 195.573(c) (Item 3) and proposed ordering Respondent to take certain measures
to correct the alleged violations and a civil penalty of $58,400.
Beta responded to the Notice by letter dated May 4, 2023 (Response). The company contested
the underlying violations, the proposed civil penalty, and portions of the proposed compliance
order.
PHMSA and Respondent (the Parties) subsequently met to discuss the issues raised in the
Response. As a result of those discussions and as explained in more detail below, the Parties
have agreed to a Consent Agreement which includes findings of violation for Items 1, 2 and 3, a
civil penalty of $46,600, and a series of compliance provisions.
Having agreed that settlement of this proceeding will avoid further administrative proceedings or
litigation and will serve the public interest by promoting safety and protection of the
environment, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq. and 49 C.F.R. Part 190, and upon consent
and agreement, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
I. General Provisions



1. Respondent acknowledges that as the operator of the pipeline facilities subject to
the Notice, Respondent and its referenced pipeline facilities are subject to the jurisdiction of the
Federal pipeline safety laws, 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq., and the regulations and administrative
orders issued thereunder. For purposes of this Consent Agreement (Agreement), Respondent
acknowledges that it received proper notice of PHMSA’s action in this proceeding and that the
Notice states claims upon which relief may be granted pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq.,
and the regulations and orders issued thereunder.
2. After Respondent returns this signed Agreement to PHMSA, the Agency’s
representative will present it to the Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety, recommending
that the Associate Administrator adopt the terms of this Agreement by issuing an administrative
order (Consent Order) incorporating the terms of this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement
constitute an offer of settlement until accepted by the Associate Administrator. Once accepted,
the Associate Administrator will issue a Consent Order incorporating the terms of this Agreement.
3. Respondent consents to the issuance of the Consent Order, and hereby waives any
further procedural requirements with respect to its issuance. Respondent waives all rights to
contest the adequacy of notice, or the validity of the Consent Order or this Agreement, including
all rights to administrative or judicial hearings or appeals, except as provided in the Dispute
Resolution provisions set forth herein. Upon issuance of the Consent Order, Respondent agrees
to withdraw its request for an administrative hearing regarding the Notice.
4. This Agreement shall apply to and be binding upon PHMSA and Respondent, its
officers, directors, and employees, and its successors, assigns, or other entities or persons
otherwise bound by law. Respondent agrees to provide a copy of this Agreement and any
incorporated work plans and schedules to all of Respondent’s officers, employees, and agents
whose duties might reasonably include compliance with this Agreement.
5. This Agreement constitutes the final, complete and exclusive agreement and
understanding between the Parties with respect to the settlement embodied in this Agreement.
The Parties acknowledge that there are no representations, agreements or understandings relating
to settlement other than those expressly contained in this Agreement, except that the terms of this
Agreement may be construed by reference to the Notice.
6. Nothing in this Agreement affects or relieves Respondent of its responsibility to
comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal pipeline safety laws, 49 U.S.C. § 60101,
et seq., and the regulations and orders issued thereunder. Nothing in this Agreement alters
PHMSA’s right of access, entry, inspection, and information gathering or PHMSA’s authority to
bring enforcement actions against Respondent pursuant to the Federal pipeline safety laws, the
regulations and orders issued thereunder, or any other provision of Federal or State law.
7. For all transfers of ownership or operating responsibility of Respondent’s pipeline
system referenced herein, Respondent will provide a copy of this Agreement to the prospective
transferee at least 30 days prior to such transfer. Respondent will provide written notice of the
transfer to the Director no later than 60 days after the transfer occurs.



8. This Agreement does not waive or modify any Federal, State, or local laws or
regulations that are applicable to Respondent’s pipeline systems. This Agreement is not a
permit, or a modification of any permit, under any Federal, State, or local laws or regulations.
Respondent remains responsible for achieving and maintaining compliance with all applicable
Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and permits.
9. This Agreement does not create rights in, or grant any cause of action to, any third
party not party to this Agreement. The U.S. Department of Transportation is not liable for any
injuries or damages to persons or property arising from acts or omissions of Respondent or its
officers, employees, or agents carrying out the work required by this Agreement. Respondent
agrees to hold harmless the U.S. Department of Transportation, its officers, employees, agents,
and representatives from any and all causes of action arising from any acts or omissions of
Respondent or its contractors in carrying out any work required by this Agreement.
10. Respondent neither admits nor denies any allegation or conclusion in the Notice
or this Agreement but agrees for purposes of this Agreement to comply with the terms of this
Agreement.
11. This Agreement does not constitute a finding of violation of any federal law or
regulation and may not be used in any civil proceeding of any kind as evidence or proof of any
fact, fault or liability, or as evidence of a violation of any law, rule, regulation, or requirement,
except in a proceeding to enforce the provisions of this Agreement or in future PHMSA
enforcement actions.
II. Findings of Violation:
12. Item 1 - 49 C.F.R. § 195.452(g)(1-4): The Notice alleged that Respondent failed
to integrate all the data elements set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 195.452(g)(1)-(4) when evaluating the
integrity of the Pipeline as required. In its Response, Beta recognized that its integrity management
program could be improved and provided additional information on its plans for updating the
program. As such, PHMSA finds a violation of 49 C.F.R. § 195.452(g)(1-4).
13. Item 2 - 49 C.F.R. § 195.573(a)(1): The Notice alleged that Respondent failed to
conduct tests on the Pipeline once each calendar year, at intervals not exceeding 15 months, to
determine whether cathodic protection complies with 49 C.F.R. § 195.571. During settlement
discussions the parties discussed Beta’s cathodic protection program, and Beta provided
additional related documentation. However, PHMSA finds a violation of 49 C.F.R. §
195.573(a)(1).
14. Item 3 - 49 C.F.R. § 195.573(c): The Notice alleged that Respondent failed to
electrically check rectifiers at the interval required by 49 C.F.R. § 195.573(c). During settlement
discussions the parties discussed Beta’s external corrosion control program and its practices
around rectifier inspections. As such, PHMSA finds a violation of 49 C.F.R. § 195.573(c).
15. Items 1, 2, and 3 will be considered prior offenses in any future PHMSA
enforcement action taken against Respondent for the five (5)-year period following the Effective
Date of this Agreement.



III. Civil Penalty:
16. Item 2: The Notice proposed assessing a civil penalty in the amount of $58,400
for Item 2. During settlement discussions, Beta provided PHMSA with additional
documentation related to its cathodic protection program. Based on the documentation provided,
PHMSA agrees to reduce the number of instances of violation from three (3) to one (1). This
reduces the civil penalty to $46,600.
IV. Compliance Plan:
17. Item 1: Respondent agrees to complete and submit a new Integrity Management
risk assessment that incorporates and analyzes the data elements in § 195.452(g)(1)-(4) and
submit to the Director within 60 days of the Effective Date.
18. Item 2: Respondent agrees to implement the following measures:
(a) As part of its annual cathodic protection surveys going forward (from the
Effective Date), Respondent will:
i. Include Test Points 16 and 17 as monitored points; and
ii. Evaluate cathodic protection at the location of Test Point 14 (on the
carrier pipe) using a trailing wire survey or equivalent technology.
(b) Conduct a close interval survey (CIS) for the onshore portion of the San Pedro
Bay Pipeline marked in Attachment 1 at a minimum of three foot spacing in
non-paved areas and ten (10) foot spacing in paved areas to verify that
adequate CP has been maintained on the pipeline within 730 days from the
Effective Date.
(c) Provide the Director a copy of all test results from the CIS within 60 days of
completing the CIS.
(d) Revise and implement rectifier reading and critical bond inspection forms to
improve monitoring and the ability to capture potential interference currents.
To satisfy this requirement Respondent may adopt a form from its corrosion
control contractor. Update and begin using these forms no later than the
Effective Date.
(e) Revise its IM Plan to require the evaluation of future ILI run data for external
corrosion that may be an indicator of interference currents, and documentation
of this evaluation. Respondent is to complete these revisions and submit this
documentation to the Director within 90 days of the Effective Date.
(f) Submit a summary implementation report with supporting documentation
demonstrating compliance with the requirements set out in paragraphs 17(a)



through (e) to the Director within 90 days of the Effective Date. The report
shall include:
i. The most recent cathodic protection survey report which includes Test
Points 16 and 17, and results for the location of Test Point 14.
ii. The revised rectifier reading and critical bond inspection form, which
may be a completed form from a recent inspection in which that form
was used.
iii. A progress report on the CIS referenced in 17(b).
iv. The revised IM plan risk assessment referenced in 17(e).
19. Item 3: Respondent agrees to use NACE/AMPP-certified technicians to conduct
all rectifier inspections required by § 195.573(c), beginning no later than on the Effective Date.
Within 30 days of the Effective Date, Respondent will submit documentation to the Director
demonstrating compliance with this requirement.
V. Extensions of Time
20. The Director may grant an extension of time for compliance with any of the terms
of this Agreement, including the Compliance Plan in Section IV, upon a written request timely
submitted demonstrating good cause for an extension. Except for the provisions in paragraph
18(b), absent unexpected delays, Beta will submit any requests for extension no less than 14 days
before the applicable deadline. The Director shall respond to any such requests within 14 days of
receipt.
21. With respect to the CIS provision in paragraph 18(b), Beta will submit any
requests for an extension no less than 90 days before the applicable deadline. The request must
be in writing and include documentation demonstrating good cause. The Director shall respond
to any such request within 60 days of receipt.
VI. Enforcement:
22. This Agreement is subject to all enforcement authorities available to PHMSA
under 49 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq., and 49 C.F.R. Part 190, including administrative civil penalties
under 49 U.S.C. § 60122, of up to $266,015 per violation for each day the violation continues and
referral of the case to the Attorney General for judicial enforcement, if PHMSA determines that
Respondent is not complying with the terms of this Agreement in accordance with the
determinations made by the Director, or in accordance with decisions of the Associate
Administrator if resolved pursuant to the Dispute Resolution process herein. The maximum civil
penalty amounts are adjusted annually for inflation. See 49 C.F.R. § 190.223. All work plans and
associated schedules set forth or referenced in Section IV are automatically incorporated into this
Agreement and are enforceable in the same manner.
VII. Review and Approval Process:



23. With respect to any submission under Section IV (Compliance Plan) of this
Agreement that requires the approval of the Director, the Director may: (a) approve, in whole or
in part, the submission; (b) approve the submission on specified, reasonable conditions; (c)
disapprove, in whole or in part, the submission; or (d) any combination of the foregoing. If the
Director approves, approves in part, or approves with conditions, Respondent will take all
actions as approved by the Director, subject to Respondent’s right to invoke the dispute
resolution procedures with respect to any conditions the Director identifies. If the Director
disapproves all or any portion of the submission, the Director will provide Respondent a written
notice of the deficiencies. Respondent will correct all deficiencies within the time specified by
the Director and resubmit it for approval.
VIII. Dispute Resolution:
24. The Director and Respondent will informally attempt to resolve any disputes
arising under this Agreement, including any decision of the Director under the terms of Section
IV. If Respondent and the Director are unable to informally resolve the dispute within 15
calendar days after the dispute is first raised, in writing, to the Director, Respondent may submit
a written request for a determination resolving the dispute from the Associate Administrator for
Pipeline Safety, PHMSA. Such request must be made in writing and provided to the Director,
counsel for the Western Region, and to the Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety, no later
than 10 calendar days from the 15-day deadline for informal resolution referenced in this
paragraph. Along with its request, Respondent must provide the Associate Administrator with
all information Respondent believes is relevant to the dispute. Decisions of the Associate
Administrator under this paragraph will constitute final agency action. The existence of a
dispute and PHMSA’s consideration of matters placed in dispute will not excuse, toll, or suspend
any term or timeframe for completion of any work to be performed under this Agreement during
the pendency of the dispute resolution process except as agreed by the Director or Associate
Administrator in writing.
IX. Effective Date:
25. The term “Effective Date,” as used herein, is the date on which the Consent Order
is issued by the Associate Administrator, PHMSA, incorporating the terms of this Agreement.



X. Recordkeeping and Information Disclosure:
26. Unless otherwise required in this Agreement, Respondent agrees to maintain
records demonstrating compliance with all requirements of this Agreement for a period of at
least five (5) years following completion of all work to be performed. For any reports, plans, or
other deliverables required to be submitted to PHMSA pursuant to this Agreement, Respondent
may assert a claim of business confidentiality or other protections applicable to the release of
information by PHMSA, covering part or all of the information required to be submitted to
PHMSA pursuant to this Agreement in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 7. Respondent must
mark the claim of confidentiality in writing on each page, and include a statement specifying the
grounds for each claim of confidentially. PHMSA determines release of any information
submitted pursuant to this Agreement in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 7, the Freedom of
Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, DOT and PHMSA policies, and other applicable regulations
and Executive Orders.
XI. Modification:
27. The terms of this Agreement may be modified by mutual agreement of the Parties.
Such modifications must be in writing and signed by both parties.
XII. Termination:
28. This Agreement shall terminate on completion of all required tasks in the
Compliance Plan in Section IV, as determined by the Director. Once Beta has completed all
such tasks, Beta may request written confirmation of termination from PHMSA, and the Director
will provide such confirmation. Nothing in this Agreement prevents Respondent from
completing any of the obligations earlier than the deadlines provided for in this Agreement.
XIII. Ratification:
29. The Parties’ undersigned representatives certify that they are fully authorized to
enter into the terms and conditions of this Agreement and to execute and legally bind such party
to this document.
30. The Parties hereby agree to all findings, conditions, and terms of this Agreement.
[Signature Lines on Following Page]



For Beta Offshore
___________________________________
________________________
Date
For PHMSA:
________________________________________
Dustin Hubbard
Director, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety
________________________
Date

52023025NOPV_Closure Letter_09052025_(21-200502).pdf

U.S. Department
of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety
Administration
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: dan.furbee@amplifyenergy.com
12300 W. Dakota Ave., Suite 340
Lakewood, CO 80228
September 5, 2025
Mr. Daniel Furbee
Chief Executive Officer
Amplify Energy Corp.
500 Dallas Street, Suite 1700
Houston, Texas 77002
CPF 5-2023-025-NOPV
Closure Letter
Dear Mr. Furbee:
On May 10, 2024, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued
a Consent Order incorporating the terms of the Consent Agreement between PHMSA and the
Beta Operating Company, LLC, d/b/a Beta Offshore in the above-referenced case. This Order
included a Compliance Order requirement for the Beta Offshore to take certain corrective actions
on its pipeline.
Per the terms of the Consent Agreement, the Consent Agreement would terminate once the Beta
Offshore addressed all the tasks listed in the Consent Agreement, which was completed August
14, 2025.
Accordingly, the Consent Agreement is terminated, and this case is now closed. Thank you for
your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Dustin Hubbard
Director, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration



cc: PHP-60 Compliance Registry
PHP-500 J. Gilliam (#21-200502)
Mr. Eric M. Willis, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Amplify Energy Corp.,
eric.willis@amplifyenergy.com
Mr. Christopher Keegan, Outside Counsel for Beta Offshore, Kirkland & Ellis LLP,
chris.keegan@kirkland.com
Mr. James Curry, Outside Counsel for Beta Offshore, Babst Calland,
jcurry@babstcalland.com

52023025NOPV_PHC Hearing Rescheduled_02202024_(21-200502)_text.pdf

Date: February 20, 2024
From: Larry White
To: File
Re: Continuance of Hearing, Amplify Energy/Beta Offshore
CPF No. 5-2023-025-NOPV
By letter dated February 13, 2024, Alexandra Iorio, Counsel for OPS Western Region, and James
Curry, Counsel for Amplify Energy/Beta Offshore, submitted a joint request for a continuance of
the hearing previously scheduled for March 6, 2024. The request explained that the parties were
engaged in settlement discussions to resolve the case which would make a hearing unnecessary and
additional time was needed to conclude the negotiations due to the complexity of the case.
I granted the request for a continuance until May 8, 2024 which will be the new hearing date if
resolution by consent agreement is not completed by that time.

52023025NOPV_PHC Hearing Canceled_05142024_(21-200502)_text.pdf

Date: May 14, 2024
From: Larry White
To: File
Re: Cancelation of Hearing, Amplify Energy/SFPP
CPF No. 5-2023-025-NOPV
On May 10, 2024, PHMSA issued a Consent Agreement and Order which resolved this case
without any need for a hearing. Therefore, the previously scheduled hearing is automatically
canceled.

52023025NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_07132023_(21-200502)_text.pdf

July 13, 2023
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: chris.keegan@kirkland.com.com and
dustin.hubbard@dot.gov
Mr. Christopher W. Keegan, Esq.
Counsel for Amplify Energy Corporation
Kirkland & Ellis, LLP
555 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
Mr. Dustin Hubbard
Director, Western Region
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
12300 W. Dakota Avenue, Suite 110
Lakewood, CO 80228
Re: Notice of Hearing, Amplify Energy Corporation
CPF No. 5-2023-025-NOPV
Dear Mr. Keegan and Mr. Hubbard:
In accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.211, an informal hearing will be held regarding the Notice of
Probable Violation, Proposed Civil Penalty, and Proposed Compliance Order issued by the Pipeline
and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration in the above-referenced case. The hearing will take
place on March 6th, 2024, immediately following the hearing in Case No. 5-2023-011-NOPV or
beginning at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
The hearing will be held at the PHMSA Western Region office, 12300 W. Dakota Ave, Suite 110,
Lakewood, CO 80228. Upon arrival at the building, attendees will be required to present photo
identification to security personnel. A contact phone number for the day of the hearing is (720) 963-
3160.
At least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing (or by February 26, 2024), both parties must submit and
exchange any additional written materials they intend to present at the hearing and the name and email
address of each attendee. This information should be provided electronically. Materials not submitted
by this date may be excluded. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Larry White
Presiding Official



cc: Mr. Dan Steward, Vice President, Beta Offshore, Amplify Energy Corporation,
dan.steward@amplifyenergy.com
Ms. Kathleen Maitland, Counsel, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety,
kathleen.maitland@dot.gov

52023025NOPV_Closure Letter_09052025_(21-200502)_txt.pdf

U.S. Department
of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety
Administration
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: dan.furbee@amplifyenergy.com
12300 W. Dakota Ave., Suite 340
Lakewood, CO 80228
September 5, 2025
Mr. Daniel Furbee
Chief Executive Officer
Amplify Energy Corp.
500 Dallas Street, Suite 1700
Houston, Texas 77002
CPF 5-2023-025-NOPV
Closure Letter
Dear Mr. Furbee:
On May 10, 2024, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued
a Consent Order incorporating the terms of the Consent Agreement between PHMSA and the
Beta Operating Company, LLC, d/b/a Beta Offshore in the above-referenced case. This Order
included a Compliance Order requirement for the Beta Offshore to take certain corrective actions
on its pipeline.
Per the terms of the Consent Agreement, the Consent Agreement would terminate once the Beta
Offshore addressed all the tasks listed in the Consent Agreement, which was completed August
14, 2025.
Accordingly, the Consent Agreement is terminated, and this case is now closed. Thank you for
your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Dustin Hubbard
Director, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration



cc: PHP-60 Compliance Registry
PHP-500 J. Gilliam (#21-200502)
Mr. Eric M. Willis, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Amplify Energy Corp.,
eric.willis@amplifyenergy.com
Mr. Christopher Keegan, Outside Counsel for Beta Offshore, Kirkland & Ellis LLP,
chris.keegan@kirkland.com
Mr. James Curry, Outside Counsel for Beta Offshore, Babst Calland,
jcurry@babstcalland.com
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