# SEAPORT MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, LLC. — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 52024040NOPV - **title:** SEAPORT MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, LLC. — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2024-11-18 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.432(b), 195.589(c). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-52024040nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-52024040nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-52024040nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/52024040NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving SEAPORT MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, LLC.. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.432(b), 195.589(c). The case was opened on 2024-11-18 and is reported as closed as of 2025-04-09. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 52024040NOPV_Final Order_04092025_(24-297214).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024040NOPV/52024040NOPV_Final%20Order_04092025_(24-297214).pdf 52024040NOPV_Final Order_04092025_(24-297214)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024040NOPV/52024040NOPV_Final%20Order_04092025_(24-297214)_text.pdf 52024040NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_12162024_(24-297214).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024040NOPV/52024040NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_12162024_(24-297214).pdf 52024040NOPV_PCO_11182024_(24-297214).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024040NOPV/52024040NOPV_PCO_11182024_(24-297214).pdf 52024040NOPV_PCO_11182024_(24-297214)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024040NOPV/52024040NOPV_PCO_11182024_(24-297214)_text.pdf 52024040NOPV_Final Order_04092025_(24-297214)_text.pdf April 9, 2025 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: eluebke@transmontaigne.com Edward Luebke Senior Vice President TransMontaigne Operating Company, L.P., on behalf of Seaport Midstream Partners, LLC. 200 Mansell Court East, Suite 600 Roswell, GA 30076 Re: CPF No. 5-2024-040-NOPV Dear Mr. Leubke: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case to Seaport Midstream Partners, LLC, a subsidiary of TransMontaigne Operating Company, LP. 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. Shawn Mongold, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, TransMontaigne Operating Company, L.P., smongold@transmontaigne.com Mr. Michael Hammell, Senior Vice President, Legal, TransMontaigne Operating Company, L.P., mhammell@transmontaigne.com Mr. Karl Bernard, Vice President, TransMontaigne Operating Company, L.P., kbernard@transmontaigne.com Mr. Gary Delafosse, Director of Operations, TransMontaigne Operating Company, L.P., gdelafosse@transmontaigne.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 ) ) Seaport Midstream Partners, LLC, ) a subsidiary of TransMontaigne ) Operating Company, L.P., ) CPF No. 5-2024-040-NOPV ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On November 18, 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 Seaport Midstream Partners, 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 violation. Respondent did not contest the allegation of violation or corrective measures. Based upon a review of all 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. § 195.432(b) (Item 1) ─ Respondent failed to inspect the physical integrity of in-service atmospheric and low-pressure steel above ground breakout tanks in accordance with American Petroleum Institute (API) Standard (Std) 653. Specifically, Respondent did not perform a visual external inspection on Tanks 1 and 10 at least every 5 years, as specified under API Std 653, section 6.3.2.1 – External Inspection. This finding of violation will be considered a prior offense in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. Compliance Actions 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. Warning Item With respect to Item 2, the Notice alleged a probable violation of 49 C.F.R. § 195.589(c) but did not propose a civil penalty or compliance order for this item. Therefore, this Item is a Warning Item. If OPS finds a violation of this provision in a subsequent inspection, Respondent may be subject to future enforcement action. The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 190.5. ___________________________________ _________________________ Alan K. Mayberry Date Issued Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 5199