Paraco Gas - Compromise Order - 22-0291-SH-EA

Decision paragraph 1On October 14, 17, and 21, 2022, PHMSA's Investigators conducted an inspection at Respondent's Waterbury, Connecticut facility, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 5121 and 49 C.F.R. § 107.305.#

Decision paragraph 2PHMSA's investigators reported alleged violations of the HMR and provided the exit briefing to Mr. David Latourell, Director of Regulatory Compliance.#

Decision paragraph 3Upon completion of the compliance inspection, the inspector submitted a report to the Region Director of OHMSFO's Eastern Region, who reviewed the report for accuracy and sufficiency of evidence.#

Decision paragraph 4Based on that review, the Region Director referred the matter to PHMSA's Office of Chief Counsel thereby recommending the initiation of a civil penalty action against Respondent pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 107.311.#

Decision paragraph 5Based on a preliminary assessment of the apparent nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the probable violation, as set forth in the inspector's report, on June 3, 2023, an attorney from PHMSA's Office of Chief Counsel issued a Notice of Probable Violation (Notice) alleging three (3) violations of the HMR and proposing a $13,920 civil penalty.#