# NAFTEX OPERATING COMPANY — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 52023027NOPV
- **title:** NAFTEX OPERATING COMPANY — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2023-01-19
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 192.605(a).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving NAFTEX OPERATING COMPANY. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 192.605(a). The case was opened on 2023-01-19 and is reported as closed as of 2023-07-14. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

52023027NOPV_Closure Letter_07142023_(22-232634).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023027NOPV/52023027NOPV_Closure%20Letter_07142023_(22-232634).pdf

52023027NOPV_Closure Letter_07142023_(22-232634)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023027NOPV/52023027NOPV_Closure%20Letter_07142023_(22-232634)_text.pdf

52023027NOPV_Final Order_03022023_(22-232634).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023027NOPV/52023027NOPV_Final%20Order_03022023_(22-232634).pdf

52023027NOPV_Final Order_03022023_(22-232634)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023027NOPV/52023027NOPV_Final%20Order_03022023_(22-232634)_text.pdf

52023027NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_02062023_(22-232634).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023027NOPV/52023027NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_02062023_(22-232634).pdf

52023027NOPV_PCO_01192023_(22-232634).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023027NOPV/52023027NOPV_PCO_01192023_(22-232634).pdf

52023027NOPV_PCO_01192023_(22-232634)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023027NOPV/52023027NOPV_PCO_01192023_(22-232634)_text.pdf

52023027NOPV_Closure Letter_07142023_(22-232634)_text.pdf

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO MR. HORMOZ AMERI
July 14, 2023
Mr. Hormoz Ameri
President
Naftex Operating Company
14333 Breckenridge Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
CPF 5-2023-027-NOPV
Closure Letter
Dear Mr. Ameri:
On March 2, 2023, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
issued to Naftex Operating Company (Naftex) a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This
Order included a Compliance Order. Based on our review of the documentation you provided on
July 11, 2023, 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 F. Pirok (#22-232634)
Mr. Matthew Poulin, Area Manager, Naftex Operating Company, mpoulin@naftex.com

52023027NOPV_Final Order_03022023_(22-232634)_text.pdf

March 2, 2023
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: hameri@naftex.com
Mr. Hormoz Ameri
President
Naftex Operating Company
14333 Breckenridge Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Re: CPF No. 5-2023-027-NOPV
Dear Mr. Ameri:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes a finding 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 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
Enclosures (Final Order and NOPV)
cc: Mr. Dustin Hubbard, Director, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA
Mr. Matthew Poulin, Area Manager, Naftex Operating Company, mpoulin@naftex.com
Mr. Michael Finch, DOT Compliance Primary, Naftex Operating Company,
mfinch@energyprojectllc.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 )
Naftex Operating Company, ) CPF No. 5-2023-027-NOPV
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)
)
Respondent. )
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FINAL ORDER
On January 19, 2023, 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 Naftex Operating
Company (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline
safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 192. The Notice also proposed certain measures to correct
the violations. Respondent did not contest the allegation 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. § 192.605(a) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to follow for each pipeline,
a manual of written procedures for conducting operations and maintenance
activities and for emergency response, by failing to follow it’s required
procedures regarding atmospheric corrosion.
This finding 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 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 the 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.
March 2, 2023
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
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