# MIDWAY SUNSET COGENERATION CO — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 52024009NOPV
- **title:** MIDWAY SUNSET COGENERATION CO — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2024-03-04
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 192.631(a)(1)(i), 192.631(a)(1)(ii).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving MIDWAY SUNSET COGENERATION CO. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 192.631(a)(1)(i),  192.631(a)(1)(ii). The case was opened on 2024-03-04 and is reported as closed as of 2025-03-25. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

52024009NOPV_Closure Letter_03252025_(22-239217).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024009NOPV/52024009NOPV_Closure%20Letter_03252025_(22-239217).pdf

52024009NOPV_Closure Letter_03252025_(22-239217)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024009NOPV/52024009NOPV_Closure%20Letter_03252025_(22-239217)_text.pdf

52024009NOPV_Final Order_05082024_(22-239217).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024009NOPV/52024009NOPV_Final%20Order_05082024_(22-239217).pdf

52024009NOPV_Final Order_05082024_(22-239217)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024009NOPV/52024009NOPV_Final%20Order_05082024_(22-239217)_text.pdf

52024009NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_04032024_(22-239217).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024009NOPV/52024009NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_04032024_(22-239217).pdf

52024009NOPV_PCO_ 03042024_(22-239217).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024009NOPV/52024009NOPV_PCO_%2003042024_(22-239217).pdf

52024009NOPV_PCO_ 03042024_(22-239217)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024009NOPV/52024009NOPV_PCO_%2003042024_(22-239217)_text.pdf

52024009NOPV_Final Order_05082024_(22-239217)_text.pdf

May 8, 2024
VIA ELECRONIC MAIL TO: lpollema@aeraenergy.com
Lowell Pollema
Executive Director
Midway Sunset Cogeneration Company
3466 W. Crocker Springs Road
Fellows, California 93224
Re: CPF No. 5-2024-009-NOPV
Dear Mr. Pollema:
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. Greg Jans, Plant Manager, Midway Sunset Cogeneration Company,
gjans@midwaysunset.com and management@midwaysunset.com
Mr. Corey Lahammer, Plant Supervisor – Maintenance, Midway Sunset Cogeneration
Company, clahammer@midwaysunset.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 )
Midway Sunset Cogeneration Co., ) CPF No. 5-2024-009-NOPV
)
)
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
FINAL ORDER
On March 4, 2024, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 190.207, the Director, Western Region, Office of
Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation and Proposed Compliance Order
(Notice) to Midway Sunset Cogeneration 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
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 listed below, as more fully described in the enclosed Notice, which is
incorporated by reference:
49 C.F.R. § 192.631(a)(1)(ii) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to have and follow
written control room management procedures that addressed fatigue, compliance
validation, and compliance and deviations as required by § 192.631(d), (i), and
(j).
This finding of violation will be considered a prior offense 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.
May 8, 2024
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety

52024009NOPV_Closure Letter_03252025_(22-239217)_text.pdf

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: lpollema@aeraenergy.com
March 25, 2025
Mr. Lowell Pollema
Executive Director
Midway Sunset Cogeneration Company
3466 W. Crocker Springs Road
Fellows, CA 93224
CPF 5-2024-009-NOPV
Closure Letter
Dear Mr. Pollema:
On May 8, 2024, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued
to Midway Sunset Cogeneration Company (Midway) a Final Order in the above-referenced case.
This Order included a Compliance Order. Based on our review of the documentation Midway
provided on April 3, 2024, 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,
For Dustin Hubbard
Director, Western Region
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
cc: PHP-60 Compliance Registry
PHP-500 J. Dunphy (#22-239217)
Mr. Greg Jans, Plant Manager, Midway Sunset Cogeneration Company,
management@midwaysunset.com
Mr. Corey Lahammer, Plant Supervisor – Maintenance, Midway Sunset Cogeneration
Company, clahammer@midwaysunset.com
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