# PHILLIPS 66 PIPELINE LLC — Notice of Probable Violation

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- **citation:** CPF 52024010NOPV
- **title:** PHILLIPS 66 PIPELINE LLC — Notice of Probable Violation
- **source type:** enforcement
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2024-01-10
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.402(a), 195.581(a), 195.581(b), 195.581(c), 195.583(a), 195.583(b), 195.583(c).
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Notice of Probable Violation involving PHILLIPS 66 PIPELINE LLC. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.402(a),  195.581(a),  195.581(b),  195.581(c),  195.583(a),  195.583(b),  195.583(c). The case was opened on 2024-01-10 and is reported as closed as of 2025-05-07. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status.

Official case documents:

52024010NOPV_Closure Letter_05072025_(23-264168).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024010NOPV/52024010NOPV_Closure%20Letter_05072025_(23-264168).pdf

52024010NOPV_Closure Letter_05072025_(23-264168)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024010NOPV/52024010NOPV_Closure%20Letter_05072025_(23-264168)_text.pdf

52024010NOPV_Final Order_04252024_(23-264168).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024010NOPV/52024010NOPV_Final%20Order_04252024_(23-264168).pdf

52024010NOPV_Final Order_04252024_(23-264168)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024010NOPV/52024010NOPV_Final%20Order_04252024_(23-264168)_text.pdf

52024010NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_01312024_(23-264168).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024010NOPV/52024010NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_01312024_(23-264168).pdf

52024010NOPV_PCO_01102024_(23-264168).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024010NOPV/52024010NOPV_PCO_01102024_(23-264168).pdf

52024010NOPV_PCO_01102024_(23-264168)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024010NOPV/52024010NOPV_PCO_01102024_(23-264168)_text.pdf

52024010NOPV_Final Order_04252024_(23-264168)_text.pdf

April 25, 2024
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: bill.johnson@p66.com
Mr. William Johnson
President
Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC
2331 Citywest Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77042
Re: CPF No. 5-2024-010-NOPV
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes findings 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. Doug Sauer, Vice President, Pipeline Regulatory Affairs, Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC,
doug.b.sauer@p66.com
Mr. Todd Fuksa, Director, DOT Compliance, Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC,
todd.t.fuksa@p66.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 )
Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC, ) CPF No. 5-2024-010-NOPV
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Respondent. )
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FINAL ORDER
On January 10, 2024, 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 Phillips 66 Pipeline
LLC (Respondent). The Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline
safety regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 195. 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 regulations listed 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 written
procedures when conducting normal operations and maintenance activities;
49 C.F.R. § 195.583(a) (Item 2) ─ Respondent failed to inspect its pipeline that is
exposed to the atmosphere for evidence of atmospheric corrosion; and
49 C.F.R. § 195.581(a) (Item 3) ─ Respondent failed to provide protection
against atmospheric corrosion.
These findings 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 violations. 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.
April 23, 2024
___________________________________ _________________________
Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued
Associate Administrator
for Pipeline Safety

52024010NOPV_Closure Letter_05072025_(23-264168)_text.pdf

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: bill.johnson@p66.com
May 7, 2025
Mr. William Johnson
President
Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC
2331 Citywest Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77042
CPF 5-2024-010-NOPV
Closure Letter
Dear Mr. Johnson:
On January 10, 2024, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
issued to Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC (P66) a Final Order in the above-referenced case. This Order
included a Compliance Order. On August 29, 2024, PHMSA received P66’s response to the
Final Order. Based on our review of the documentation you provided, it has been determined
that you have complied with the terms of this Order.
Regarding Items 1 and 2, the Compliance Order required Phillips 66 to follow its procedure to
inspect each portion of pipe exposed to the atmosphere for evidence of atmospheric corrosion,
document the findings, and remediate any deficiencies. According to the records submitted, P66
has amended its procedures and facility locations associated with this PHMSA inspection were
re-inspected for evidence of atmospheric corrosion and deficiencies have been remediated.
Accordingly, Items 1 and 2 have been completed.
Regarding Item 3, the Compliance Order required P66 to clean and coat each unprotected portion
of pipeline. According to the records submitted, P66 has cleaned and recoated pipeline facilities
requiring remediation. Accordingly, Item 3 has been completed.
This letter is to inform you no further action is necessary, this case is now closed. 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 J. Long (#23-264168)
Doug Sauer, Vice President, Pipeline Regulatory Affairs – Doug.B.Sauer@p66.com
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