I202201 LOC

Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad Little,Governor
P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0074 Eric Anderson,President
John Chatburn, Commissioner
John R.Hammond,Jr., Commissioner
Letter of Concern
April 11, 2022 Report# I202201
Pat Darras
Intermountain Gas Company
400 N 41h St.
Bismarck, ND 58501
Dear Mr. Darras:
On March 281h and 301h 2022, representatives of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, Pipeline
Safety, pursuant to Chapter 601 of Title 49,United States Code, conducted a Records Audit in
the Boise office.
As a result of the inspection, it appears there are area(s) of concern that do not fully meet the
intent of the pipeline safety regulations Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 192 for
calendar year 2022.
The item(s) listed below are of concern:
1. § 192.756 Joining plastic pipe by heat fusion;equipment maintenance and
calibration. Each operator must maintain equipment used in joining plastic pipe in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommended practices or with written procedures
that have been proven by test and experience to produce acceptable joints.
During the inspection IPUC personnel asked how IGC verifies that their contractors are
complying with the above code requirement. IGC was unable to present records for verification.
The above mentioned item(s) were brought to the attention of IGC compliance representatives
during the inspection. We would request that you review these matter(s) and respond in
writing within 30 days regarding the above issue including any planned corrective actions.
If you have any questions concerning this notice,please contact me at(208) 334-0333. All
written responses should be addressed to me at: 11311 W Chinden Blvd, Ste 201-A, Boise, Idaho
83714 or you can fax your response to [phone].
11331 W.Chinden Blvd.Ste 201-A Boise ID 83714
Telephone:[phone] Facsimile:[phone]

Because of the good faith that you have exhibited up to this time, we expect that you will take
action to bring your program into compliance with pipeline safety regulations.
We appreciate your attention to this matter and your effort to promote pipeline safety.
Sincerely,
Jeff Brooks
Pipeline Sa ety,Program Manager
Idaho Public Utility Commission
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