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BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP
Case CPF 120145003
This report lists key information pertaining to a particular enforcement case (1). For cases initiated after January 1, 2007, electronic files of PHMSA's initial notice letter, the operator's initial response letter (if any), and PHMSA's Final Order (if an Order is issued) are provided. PHMSA only issues Final Orders in certain situations. For example, Final Orders are not issued for Warning Letters and most Notices of Amendment.
| Operator | BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP | |
|---|---|---|
| Case Number | 120145003 | |
| Case Type | Proposed Civil Penalty Proposed Compliance Order |
|
| Subject(s) | Procedure Manuals - Hazardous Liquid Pipelines |
|
| Region | Eastern | |
| Date Opened | 09/04/14 | |
| Status | CLOSED | |
| Proposed Civil Penalty | $302,200 | |
| Assessed Civil Penalty | $302,200 | |
| Collected Civil Penalty | $302,200 | |
| Compliance Order | Yes | |
| Final Order Date | 10/06/15 | |
| Date Closed | 01/13/16 |
The Response Options for Pipeline Operators in Compliance Proceedings provides a more detailed description of an operator's options in responding to enforcement cases. This document accompanies all NOPV and NOA letters. The document linked here is the current version. The corresponding document at the time the case was opened may differ from the current version.
The set of documents provided here may be incomplete.
| Name | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
 120145003_Closure Letter_01132016.pdf |
147 KB | scanned version |
| 120145003_Closure Letter_01132016_text.pdf |
4 KB | accessible version |
| 120145003_Final Order_10062015.pdf |
547 KB | scanned version |
| 120145003_Final Order_10062015_text.pdf |
46 KB | accessible version |
| 120145003_NOPV PCP PCO_09042014.pdf |
464 KB | scanned version |
| 120145003_NOPV PCP PCO_09042014_text.pdf |
90 KB | accessible version |
| 120145003_Operator Response to Notice_09232014.pdf |
84 KB | scanned version |
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Also see
- PHMSA's Pipeline Enforcement
- Additional Information on the PHMSA Enforcement Program
- Enforcement Information on a Specific Pipeline Operator
- National Pipeline Mapping System
Sources
- PHMSA Safety Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART)and the Work Management System as of June 2, 2023.
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Information provided on this website is intended to enhance public understanding of PHMSA's enforcement program. Aggregate and company-specific statistical information reflecting PHMSA's enforcement actions is provided beginning with 2002. Key documents associated with new administrative enforcement cases are provided beginning with 2007. Agency orders issued since 2002 are also provided. The search feature may not retrieve every document associated with each individual enforcement action. Enforcement data is updated monthly as additional cases are initiated and other cases are resolved. Historical totals will change over time to reflect changes in case status.