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  1. PHMSA Enforcement Discretion Regarding Farm Taps
  2. PHMSA Special Notice: Identifying Pipeline Safety Research Gaps
  3. PHMSA Posts Updated Civil Penalty Summary
  4. DOT Issues Notice to Review Guidance Documents
  5. Colorado Damage Prevention State Law Updates
  6. April is National Safe Digging Month
  7. Steve Nowaczewski Joins RCP’s Underground Gas Storage Team
  8. 2019 Industry Conference Schedule
  9. NEW 1-Day Pressure Test Design & Analysis
  10. RCP Workshops – Which one should I attend?

PHMSA Posts Updated Civil Penalty Summary

On February 25th 2019, PHMSA posted a general overview of how civil penalty calculations are derived following an inspection or investigation of a pipeline facility that reveals a probable violation.  Several factors are listed as Assessment Considerations, along with various ranges of conduct and civil penalties.  As of November 27, 2018, under 49 U.S.C. § 60122 and 49 CFR § 190.223, operators are subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $213,268 per violation per day the violation persists up to a maximum of $2,132,679 for a related series of violations.  For more information, contact Jessica Foley.