# WALDEN, TOWN OF — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 52024002NOPV
- **title:** WALDEN, TOWN OF — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2024-01-29
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 191.5(a), 191.9(a), 192.605(a), 192.617(a), 192.805(b).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving WALDEN, TOWN OF. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 191.5(a),  191.9(a),  192.605(a),  192.617(a),  192.805(b). The case was opened on 2024-01-29 and is reported as closed as of 2025-06-27. Proposed civil penalty: $81,800. Assessed civil penalty: $16,360. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

52024002NOPV_Closure Letter_06272025_(22-258385).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024002NOPV/52024002NOPV_Closure%20Letter_06272025_(22-258385).pdf

52024002NOPV_Closure Letter_06272025_(22-258385)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024002NOPV/52024002NOPV_Closure%20Letter_06272025_(22-258385)_text.pdf

52024002NOPV_Consent Agreement and Order_09192024_(22-258385).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024002NOPV/52024002NOPV_Consent%20Agreement%20and%20Order_09192024_(22-258385).pdf

52024002NOPV_Consent Agreement and Order_09192024_(22-258385)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024002NOPV/52024002NOPV_Consent%20Agreement%20and%20Order_09192024_(22-258385)_text.pdf

52024002NOPV_Operator Response to Notice and Request for Hearing_02272024_(22-258385).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024002NOPV/52024002NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice%20and%20Request%20for%20Hearing_02272024_(22-258385).pdf

52024002NOPV_PCP PCO_01292024_(22-258385)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024002NOPV/52024002NOPV_PCP%20PCO_01292024_(22-258385)_text.pdf

52024002NOPV_PCP PCO_01292024_22-258385.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024002NOPV/52024002NOPV_PCP%20PCO_01292024_22-258385.pdf

52024002NOPV_PHC Hearing Canceled_09192024_(22-258385).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024002NOPV/52024002NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Canceled_09192024_(22-258385).pdf

52024002NOPV_PHC Hearing Canceled_09192024_(22-258385)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024002NOPV/52024002NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Canceled_09192024_(22-258385)_text.pdf

52024002NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_04122024_(22-258385).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024002NOPV/52024002NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_04122024_(22-258385).pdf

52024002NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_04122024_(22-258385)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024002NOPV/52024002NOPV_PHC%20Hearing%20Scheduled_04122024_(22-258385)_text.pdf

52024002NOPV_PHC Hearing Canceled_09192024_(22-258385)_text.pdf

Date: September 19, 2024
From: Larry White
To: File
Re: Cancelation of Hearing, Town of Walden
CPF No. 5-2024-002-NOPV
On September 19, 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.

52024002NOPV_Closure Letter_06272025_(22-258385)_text.pdf

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: timo.townofwalden@gmail.com
June 27, 2025
Tim Oberbroeckling
Mayor
Town of Walden
513 Harrison St.
PO Box 489
Walden CO, 80480
CPF 5-2024-002-NOPV
Closure Letter
Dear Mayor Oberbroeckling:
On September 19, 2024, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
issued a Consent Order incorporating the terms of the Consent Agreement between PHMSA and
the Town of Walden in the above-referenced case. This Order included a Compliance Order
requirement for the Town of Walden to take certain corrective actions on its pipeline.
Per the terms of the Consent Agreement, the Consent Agreement would terminate once the Town
of Walden addressed the deficiencies indicated by the Close Interval Survey (CIS), which was
performed from July 8, 2024 to July 9, 2024. On June 17, 2025, Pinedale Natural Gas, the
contractor managing the Town of Walden’s natural gas distribution system, submitted
documentation to PHMSA demonstrating the deficiencies indicated by the CIS had been
remediated.
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. Luo (#22-258385)
Steve Shute, Pipeline Operator Managing Town of Walden’s Gas Distribution System-
Steve@pipeline.group
Casey Hensley, COPUC Program Manager - Casey.Hensley@state.co.us

52024002NOPV_Consent Agreement and Order_09192024_(22-258385)_text.pdf

September 19, 2024
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: timo.townofwalden@gmail.com
Tim Oberbroeckling
Mayor, Town of Walden
513 Harrison Street
PO Box 489
Walden, Colorado 80480
Re: CPF No. 5-2024-002-NOPV
Dear Mayor Oberbroeckling:
Enclosed please find a Consent Order incorporating the terms of the Consent Agreement
between the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Town of
Walden, which was executed on September 11, 2024. Service of the Consent Order and Consent
Agreement by electronic mail is deemed effective upon the date of transmission and
acknowledgment 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 Agreement and Consent Order
Cc: Dustin Hubbard, Director, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA
Casey Hensley, Program Manager, Colorado Public Utilities Commission,
Casey.Hensley@state.co.us
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 )
Town of Walden, Colorado, ) CPF No. 5-2024-002-NOPV
)
)
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
CONSENT ORDER
By letter dated January 29, 2024, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration,
Office of Pipeline Safety (PHMSA), issued a Notice of Probable Violation, Proposed Civil
Penalty and Proposed Compliance Order (Notice) to Town of Walden, Colorado (Respondent).
In response to the Notice, Respondent requested a hearing on Items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, contesting
the underlying violations, the proposed civil penalties and the proposed compliance order as
alleged within the Notice. Respondent also asked for an opportunity to meet informally with
PHMSA to discuss the 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 by which PHMSA makes
findings of violation for Items 1, 3, and 4, issues a warning for Items 2 and 5, and assesses a civil
penalty in the amount of $16,360, and Respondent will complete certain compliance actions.
Accordingly, the Consent Agreement is hereby approved and incorporated by reference into this
Consent Order. Town of Walden 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 additional 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.
September 19, 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 )
Town of Walden, Colorado, ) CPF No. 5-2024-002-NOPV
)
)
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
CONSENT AGREEMENT
From December 19, 2022, to December 20, 2022, representatives of the Colorado Public Utilities
Commission (COPUC), pursuant to Chapter 601 of title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.), inspected
the distribution integrity management program (DIMP) for Lines 1, 2 and 3 on the Town of Walden
Gas Utility’s (Town of Walden or Respondent) natural gas distribution system managed by its
contractor Pinedale Natural Gas in Englewood, Colorado.
The inspection was prompted by an incident that released approximately 6.12 million cubic feet
of natural gas into the atmosphere from August 31, 2022, to September 2, 2022. This incident
involved the three pipelines inspected: Line 1, a 2-inch coated steel line installed in 1958, Line 2,
a 3-inch coated steel line that runs parallel to Line 1 installed in 1979, and Line 3, a 2-inch coated
steel line that was previously unknown to the Town of Walden prior to the incident.
As a result of this inspection, the Director, Western Region, OPS (Director), issued to Respondent,
by letter dated January 29, 2024, 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 had violated five provisions of 49 C.F.R. Part 192, proposed
ordering Respondent to take certain measures to correct the alleged violations, and to pay a civil
penalty in the amount of $81,800.
Respondent responded to the Notice by letter dated February 27, 2024 (Response). Respondent
contested the allegations of violation, provided additional information in response to the Notice,
and requested a hearing and an informal conference. In addition to contesting the violations and
the proposed civil penalty, the Town of Walden also argued that the civil penalty should be reduced
on the basis that the Town is a small business, and the Town’s ability to continue in business would
be significantly affected if it had to pay the proposed penalties in full. 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 by which PHMSA makes findings of violation for Items 1, 3, and 4 and



reduces Item 2 and 5 to a warning. Respondent will pay a reduced civil penalty in the amount of
$16,360.
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 people, property,
and 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 natural gas 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, reviews, or appeals, except for the Dispute
Resolution provisions set forth herein. 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. Except as set forth herein, this Agreement does not constitute a finding of violation
of any other 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.
11. Respondent agrees for purposes of the Agreement to accept the findings of violation
and to comply with the terms of this Agreement.
II. Findings of Violation
12. Item 1- 49 C.F.R. § 191.5(a): The Notice alleged Respondent did not give
immediate notice of the August 31, 2022, incident to the National Response Center (NRC), as
required by 49 C.F.R. § 191.5(a). Specifically, Respondent did not report the incident until October
25, 2022. Respondent does not contest the violation as alleged in the Notice. As such, PHMSA
finds a violation of 49 C.F.R. § 191.5(a).
13. Item 3- 49 C.F.R. § 192.605(a): The Notice alleged Respondent failed to follow its
written procedures for conducting operations and maintenance activities. Specifically, Respondent
failed to follow O&M Manual Section 400.8 Inspecting Uncovered Pipeline and Section 650.3
Abandonment of Mains and Services as further described in the Notice. Respondent does not contest
the violation as alleged in the Notice. As such, PHMSA finds a violation of 49 C.F.R. § 192.605(a).



14. Item 4- 49 C.F.R. § 192.617(a): The Notice alleged Respondent failed to follow its
written procedures for investigating and analyzing failures and incidents. Specifically, Respondent
failed to follow Section 260 Investigation of Failures as further described in the Notice. Respondent
does not contest the violation as alleged in the Notice. As such, PHMSA finds a violation of 49
C.F.R. § 192.617(a).
15. Items 1, 3, and 4 will be considered by PHMSA as prior offenses in any future
PHMSA enforcement action taken against Respondent.
III. Warning Items
16. Item 2: 49 C.F.R. 191.9(a): The Notice alleged Respondent failed to submit DOT
Form RSPA F7100 within 30 days of detection of a failure as required. Specifically, Respondent
submitted the required form on November 3, 2022, approximately 64 days after the detection of
an incident. In light of additional information provided to PHMSA during the course of the
informal consultation, PHMSA agrees to withdraw this allegation of violation and instead issue a
warning for this Item.
17. Item 5: 49 C.F.R. 192.805(b): The Notice alleged Respondent failed to confirm
through evaluation that individuals performing covered tasks were qualified. In light of additional
information provided to PHMSA during the course of the informal consultation, PHMSA agrees
to withdraw this allegation of violation and instead issue a warning for this Item.
18. For Warning Items 2 and 5, if OPS finds a violation of these provisions in a
subsequent inspection, Respondent may be subject to future enforcement action.
IV. Civil Penalties
19. Item 1: The Notice proposed assessing a civil penalty in the amount of $40,900 for
Item 1. Respondent requested a reduction of the proposed civil penalty on the basis of its small
business classification. After reviewing the information provided related to that request, PHMSA
agrees to reduce the civil penalty to $16,360 in consideration of Town of Walden being a small
business.
20. Item 2: The Notice proposed assessing a civil penalty in the amount of $40,900 for
Item 2. Based on information provided by Respondent, PHMSA has agreed to withdraw the
allegation of violation for Item 2 and instead has issued a warning for this Item. Accordingly,
PHMSA withdraws the proposed civil penalty for this Item.
21. Respondent shall pay an adjusted civil penalty in the amount of $16,360, pursuant
to the payment instructions at 49 C.F.R. § 190.227(a) within 60 days of the Effective Date.
V. Compliance Order
22. Item 3: The Notice proposed certain compliance order actions to address
the noncompliance alleged in the Notice. Respondent provided documentation to PHMSA on



August 5, 2024, demonstrating it had satisfied proposed Compliance Item A, related to Item 3,
by confirming the abandoned pipeline described in the Notice was purged prior to
abandonment as required by its operations and maintenance procedures Section 650.3. The
other proposed compliance Item in the Notice, Compliance Item D, was related to Item 5, has
been withdrawn and re-issued as a warning per paragraph 16 and no compliance actions are
required.
23. Item 4: The Notice proposed certain compliance order actions to address
the noncompliance for this Item. Respondent contested the proposed Compliance Item B,
related to Item 4, in the Notice. The Parties determined that a Closed Interval Survey (CIS) on
Line 2 would satisfy PHMSA’s concerns regarding the safety of Item 4 to ensure compliance
with the requirements set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 192.617(a) and § 192.465(f)(2). Respondent
submitted documentation demonstrating that it conducted this CIS on August 5, 2024.
Respondent agrees to correct any deficiencies indicated by the CIS to ensure compliance with
the requirements set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 192.465(d) and will submit documentation to PHMSA
and COPUC demonstrating compliance by August 5, 2025.
VI. Enforcement
24. 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 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 V (Compliance Order) are automatically incorporated into this
Agreement and are enforceable in the same manner.
VII. Review and Approval Process
25. With respect to any submission under Section V (Compliance Order) 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



26. 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 V
(Compliance Order). 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.
IX. Effective Date
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. This Agreement will remain in effect until the Civil Penalty in Section IV is paid
in full and the Compliance Order in Section V is satisfied, as determined by the Director. The
Agreement shall not terminate until the Director confirms, in writing, that the Agreement is



terminated in accordance with this paragraph. Nothing in this Agreement prevents Respondent
from completing any of the obligations earlier than the deadlines provided for in this Agreement.
XIII. Ratification
31. 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.
32. The Parties hereby agree to all findings, conditions and terms of this Agreement.
For Town of Walden:
___________________________________ ____________________
Tim Oberbroeckling, Mayor, Town of Walden Date
For PHMSA:
___________________________________ ____________________
Dustin B. Hubbard, Director, Western Region, OPS Date

52024002NOPV_PHC Hearing Scheduled_04122024_(22-258385)_text.pdf

April 12, 2024
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: tjoberbroeckling@aol.com and dustin.hubbard@dot.gov
Mr. Tim Oberbroeckling
Mayor, Town of Walden
513 Harrison Street
P.O. Box 489
Walden, CO 80480
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, Town of Walden
CPF No. 5-2024-002-NOPV
Dear Mr. Oberbroeckling 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 September 24th, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.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 September 16th, 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. Steven Shute, Operations Manager for Walden, Pinedale Natural Gas
steve@pipeline.group
Mr. Todd Ellsworth, Inspector, Colorado Public Utility Commission,
todd.ellsworth@state.co.us
Ms. Alexandra Iorio, Counsel, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety,
alexandra.iorio@dot.gov
Ms. Kathleen Maitland, Counsel, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety,
kathleen.maitland@dot.gov
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