# SFPP, LP — Notice of Probable Violation

- **operation:** document
- **citation:** CPF 52023030NOPV
- **title:** SFPP, LP — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2023-04-17
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.402(a).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving SFPP, LP. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulation as 195.402(a). The case was opened on 2023-04-17 and is reported as closed as of 2023-05-05. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

52023030NOPV_Final Order_05052023_(21-200923).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023030NOPV/52023030NOPV_Final%20Order_05052023_(21-200923).pdf

52023030NOPV_Final Order_05052023_(21-200923)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023030NOPV/52023030NOPV_Final%20Order_05052023_(21-200923)_text.pdf

52023030NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_04252023_(21-200923).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023030NOPV/52023030NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_04252023_(21-200923).pdf

52023030NOPV_PCO_04172023_(21-200923).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023030NOPV/52023030NOPV_PCO_04172023_(21-200923).pdf

52023030NOPV_PCO_04172023_(21-200923)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52023030NOPV/52023030NOPV_PCO_04172023_(21-200923)_text.pdf

52023030NOPV_Final Order_05052023_(21-200923)_text.pdf

May 5, 2023
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: dax sanders@kindermorgan.com
Mr. Dax Sanders
President, Products Pipelines
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
1001 Louisiana St., Suite 1000
Houston, Texas 77002
Re: CPF No. 5-2023-030-NOPV
Dear Mr. Sanders,
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case to SFPP, L.P., a
subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc. 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
Enclosures (Final Order and NOPV)
cc: Mr. Dustin Hubbard, Director, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA
Mr. Wayne Simmons, Chief Operating Officer, Products Pipelines, Kinder Morgan, Inc.,
wayne_simmons@kindermorgan.com
Mr. Jaime Hernandez, Director, Engineering, Codes and Compliance, Kinder Morgan, Inc.,
jaime_hernandez@kindermorgan.com
CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT REQUESTED



U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590
____________________________________
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In the Matter of )
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SFPP, L.P., ) CPF No. 5-2023-030-NOPV
a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc., )
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Respondent. )
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FINAL ORDER
On April 17, 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 SFPP, L.P., a subsidiary of
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (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
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 regulation below, as more fully described in the enclosed Notice, which is
incorporated by reference:
49 C.F.R. § 195.402(a) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to follow its procedural manual
for operations, maintenance, and emergencies, which requires that two nuts be
completely engaged on a threaded bolt and that the bolt threads extend a minimum of
1.5 threads past the nut.
This finding of violation will be considered a prior offense in any subsequent enforcement action
taken against Respondent.
The Director has indicated that Respondent completed the actions proposed in the Notice to correct
the violations. Therefore, it is not necessary to include the proposed compliance terms in this Final
Order.
§ 190.5.
The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R.
May 5, 2023
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety
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