2.1.1 Narrative
The WVDEP was onscene and initiated and completed initial response actions with local authorities.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
See Prior POLREPs.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The pipeline is located in a right-of-way containing multiple pipelines. The WVDEP contacted one of the pipeline operators (Cabot) with a pipeline marker nearby who indicated that the line was not theirs. The WVDEP and the EPA OSC contacted PHMSA which indicated that there is not a regulated transmission line at the subject location. The EPA OSC identified two additional companies based upon pipeline markers near to the discharge point. One of these companies (Mountaineer) appears to be the owner of a residential gas distribution system. The OSC sent a Notice of Suspected Discharger to the other company (Ajax). However, the OSC was informed that the assets of this Company were sold in 2013 to another entity ( also called Ajax).
The OSC has sent a Notice of Suspected Discharger to Ajax Pipeline Company which indicates it has sold all its assets to Ajax Pipeline Company LLC.
The OSC has sent a Notice of Suspected Discharger to Ajax Pipeline Company LLC which indicates that they own a pipeline in the subject area, but that the subject line is not theirs.
The OSC also requested information from FMC Corporation which owns right-of-way in the area. FMC indicates that they do not own any pipeline assets in the area.
The OSC sent a Notice of Suspected Discharger to Cabot Corporation which owns a pipeline in the area and which may have indicated to the WVDEP that the subject line was not theirs. The letter was returned. The OSC sent a new letter to Cabot, but there is still no identification of a potential RP despite the location of active pipelines at the Site.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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