L202603 NOPV Response

Jeff Brooks
August 5,2026
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Pipeline Safety Division
11331 W.Chinden Blvd.,Suite 201-A
Boise,Idaho 83714-1021
Subject:Notice of Probable Violation,Report#L202603—Lower Valley Energy
Dear Mr.Brooks:
Here is the response to the probable violations identified during the Damage Prevention Procedural Audit of Lower
Valley Energy's Idaho natural gas facilities,conducted August 3,2026(Report#L202603).
Probable Violation(s):
1.Damage Prevention Program requirements were not fully met(49 CFR§ 192.614).
2.LVE's Operation and Maintenance Manual did not require enrollment in an Idaho one-number
notification service,and LVE was not enrolled until August 3,2026(Idaho Code§ 55-2206).
Response: LVE recognizes each probable violation.
1.LVE enrolled in the Idaho one-call one-number notification service on August 3,2026,bringing our
excavation notification process into compliance with 49 CFR§ 192.614.
We continue to work on making sure our damage prevention and one-call enrollment records are accurate and
complete going forward.
Thanks for working with Lower Valley to help us be compliant with the federal code and more effective in our
responsibilities of working safely and according to best practices.LVE is confident that we will continue to create a
safe working environment and to comply with all regulations at our facilities.Give me a call if you have questions at
307-885-6151 or my cell at 307-248-2885.Hope you have a nice day.
Sincerely, �
Craig s
Director—Gas Operations
cc:Bear Prairie
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