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HomeMy WebLinkAboutI202415 NOPV Response EXECUTIVE OFFICES INTERMOUNTAIN GAS COMPANY 555 SOUTH COLE ROAD-P.O.BOX 7608• BOISE,IDAHO 83707• (208)377-6000• FAX:377-6097 October 11,2024 Mr.Jeff Brooks,Programs Manager Idaho Public Utility Commission PO Box 83720 Boise,ID 83720-0074 Subject:Response to the Notice of Probable Violation dated September 18,2024(Report#1202415) Dear Mr.Brooks, This letter is intended to address one(1)notice of probable violation stemming from a review conducted by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission(IPUC)on September 11,2024,of Intermountain Gas Company(IGC)Rexburg LNG(Liquified Natural Gas)plant Emergency Manual pursuant of Chapter 601 Title,49,United States Code. PROBABLE VIOLATION 1. 49 CFR § 193,2503 Each operator shall follow one or more manuals of written procedures to provide safety in normal operation and in responding to an abnormal operation that would affect safety. Intermountain Gas Company Emergency Manual for Rexburg Nampa LNG Facility 3.2.Periodical Review The material contained in the Manual shall be reviewed for applicability at least once per year,but not to exceed an interval of fifteen(15)months.However,it shall be reviewed and updated,as necessary,to keep the procedures consistent with system and regulatory changes.It will be the responsibility of the Teton District Operations Manager and the Manager of Engineering Services to review and issue any and all necessary revisions or additions to this manual. Finding(s): The Rexburg LNG(Liquified Natural Gas)Plant Emergency Manual has not been revised or reviewed since 2014. There is no tracking mechanism for periodic revisions or reviews in place. Intermountain Gas Res O� nse IGC acknowledges the findings brought forth by the IPUC.An MOC was initiated to review the Rexburg LNG Emergency Manual and make necessary updates. The revised emergency manual was implemented and submitted to the IPUC on October 3,2024. Additionally, OPS 8 — Administration of Company Procedures and Forms was revised to include LNG procedures and manuals. Going forward,the Rexburg LNG Emergency Manual will be reviewed annually and tracked in Important Dates. The revised OPS 8 was implemented and submitted to the IPUC on September 23, 2024. Please contact Josh Sanders at(701)222-7773 with questions or comments. Respectfully Submitted, Pat Darras Vice President,Engineering& Operations Services Intermountain Gas Company