400 Seventh Street, S.W. 
U.S. 
Department Washington, D.C. 20590 
of Transportation 
Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety 
Admini~ttation 
JUL 1 0 . , 
Robert P. Carone 
President 
Pacific Operators Offshore, LLC 
205 East Carrillo, Suite 200 
Santa Barbara, CA 93 101 
Re: CPF No. 5-2004-504 1 
Dear Mr. Carone: 
Enclosed is the Final Order issued by the Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety in 
the above-referenced case. It makes a finding of violation and finds that you have completed 
the actions specified in the Notice required to comply with the pipeline safety regulations. 
The Final Order also finds that you have addressed the inadequacies in your procedures that 
were cited in the Notice of Amendment. This case is now closed. Yaur receipt of the Final 
Order constitutes service of that document under 49 C.F.R. Ħħ 190.5. 
Sincerely, 
,'-J 
James Reynolds 
Pipeline Compliance Registry 
Office of Pipeline Safety 
Enclosure 
cc: 
Mr. Clement M. Alberts, Environmental Coordinator 
Mr. Bruce Johnston, Operations Superintendent 
Mr. Chris Hoidal, P.E., Director Western Region, PHMSA 
CERTIFIED MAIL -RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATENALs SAFETY ADl\hINIsTRATIoN 
OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY 
WASHINGTON, DC 20590 
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In the Matter of ) 
Pacific Operators Offshore, LLC, 
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) CPF NO. 4-4004-5041 
Respondent 
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FINAL ORDER 
Between September 13 and 14,2004, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA's) 
8 60117, re Presentatives of the 
Office of Pipeline Safety 
and California State Fire Marshall conducted an on-site pipeline safety inspection of 
Respondent's Integrity Management Program (IMP) in Oxnard, California. As a result of the 
inspection, the Director, Western Region, PHMSA, issued to Respondent, by letter dated 
December 9,2004, a Notice of Probable Violation, Proposed Compliance Order, and Notice of 
Amendment ( ~ o t i c e ) . ~ 
In accordance with 49 C.F.R. 5 190.207, the Notice proposed finding 
that Respondent committed a violation of 49 .C.F.R. Part 195, and propased that Respondent 
take certain measures to correct the alleged violation. The Notice also proposed, in accordance 
with 49 C.F.R. 8 190.237, that Respondent amend its procedures/plans. 
After requesting and receiving an extension of time to respond, Respondent responded to the 
Notice by letter dated March 7,2005 (Response). Respondent did not contest the allegation of 
violation but provided information concerning the corrective actions it has taken. Respondent 
did not request a hearing, and therefore has waived its right to one. 
' Effective February 20, 2005, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) succeeded 
Research and Special Programs Administration as the agency responsible for regulating safety in pipeline 
transportation and hazardous materials transportation. See, section 108 of the Norman Y. Mineta Research and 
Special Programs Improvement Act (Public Law 108-426, 118 Stat. 2423-2429 (November 30,2004)). See also, 70 
Fed. Reg. 8299 (February 18, 2005) redelegating the pipeline safety authorities and functions to the PHMSA 
Administrator. 
Although the December 9,2004 Notice inadvertently omitted "Notice of Proposed Violation" fiom the title, the 
Notice refers to the committed probable violation. 

FINDING OF VIOLATION 
In its Response, Respondent did not contest the alleged violation in the qotice. Accordingly, I 
find that Respondent violated the following section of 49 C.F.R. Part 195, as more fully 
described in the Notice: 
Item 1- 49 C.F.R. 4 195.452(c)(l)(i)(A) and 49 C.F.R. 9 195.452(+failing to conduct 
an acceptable geometry tool run; furthermore, the one conducted was more than five 
years old. 
This finding of violation will be considered a prior offense in any subsequent enforcement action 
taken against Respondent. 
COMPLIANCE ORDER 
The Notice proposed a compliance order with respect to Item 1 in the Notice. Under 49 U.S.C. 
9 601 18(a), each person who engages in the transportation of hazardous liquids or who owns or 
operates a pipeline facility is required to comply with the applicable safety standards established 
under Chapter 601. Respondent stated in its Response that it planned to conduct an in-line 
inspection (ILI) in accordance with the Minerals Management Service (MMS) schedule and that 
the ILI would include a geometry tool. The Regional Director reviewed the Response and 
determined that the plan addresses the proposed compliance actions. Accordingly, since 
compliance has been achieved with respect to this violation, it is not necessary to include the 
compliance terms in this order. 
AMENDMENT OF PROCEDURES 
The Notice alleged inadequacies in Respondent's procedures/plans and proposed to require 
amendment of Respondent's procedures to comply with the requirements of 
49 C.F.R. 9 195.452(0(8) and 195.452(h)(4)(i). 
In its response, Respondent submitted copies of its amended procedures, which the Director, 
Western Region, PHMSA reviewed. Accordingly, based on the results of this review, I find that 
the Respondent's original procedures as described in the Notice were inadequate to ensure safe 
operation of its pipeline system, but that Respondent has corrected the identified inadequacies. 
No need exists to issue and order directing amendment. 
The terms and conditions of this Final Order are effective on receipt. 
tac Gerard Date Issued 
so iate Administrator 
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