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COLONIAL PIPELINE CO
Case CPF 120175015
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 | COLONIAL PIPELINE CO | |
|---|---|---|
| Case Number | 120175015 | |
| Case Type | Proposed Civil Penalty Proposed Compliance Order |
|
| Subject(s) | Qualification of Pipeline Personnel - Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Qualification of Pipeline Personnel - Hazardous Liquid Pipelines (withdrawn) |
|
| Region | Eastern | |
| Date Opened | 07/25/17 | |
| Status | CLOSED | |
| Proposed Civil Penalty | $50,100 | |
| Assessed Civil Penalty | $0 | |
| Collected Civil Penalty | $0 | |
| Basis for penalty reduction | Operator Cooperation Other Other |
|
| Compliance Order | Yes | |
| Final Order Date | 08/15/19 | |
| Date Closed | 06/26/20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
 120175015_Amended Final Order_08152019.pdf |
874 KB | scanned version |
| 120175015_Amended Final Order_08152019_text.pdf |
151 KB | accessible version |
| 120175015_Decision on Petition for Reconsideration_06262020.pdf |
195 KB | scanned version |
| 120175015_Decision on Petition for Reconsideration_06262020_text.pdf |
136 KB | accessible version |
| 120175015_Final Order_08052019.pdf |
852 KB | scanned version |
| 120175015_Final Order_08052019_text.pdf |
149 KB | accessible version |
| 120175015_NOPV PCP PCO_07252017.pdf |
602 KB | scanned version |
| 120175015_NOPV PCP PCO_07252017_text.pdf |
139 KB | accessible version |
| 120175015_Operator Petition for Reconsideration_09092019.pdf |
53 KB | scanned version |
| 120175015_Operator Post-Hearing Brief_03162018.pdf |
1,041 KB | scanned version |
| 120175015_Operator Pre-Hearing Brief_02122018.pdf |
105 KB | scanned version |
| 120175015_Operator Request for Hearing and Response to Notice_10022017.pdf |
436 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.