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[ *** ] The probable violations identified in this notice individually and collectively posed varying degrees of risk to WGL’s existing underground facilities, the public, property, and the environment. The penalties associated with each violation have been calculated by applying the facts of each violation to a list of aggravating and mitigating factors, including the factors listed in D.C. Code § 34-7063 and 15 DCMR § 2397.4 OCE carefully considered all these factors and specifically focused on: (1) the location of the violation; (2) the type of pipeline involved and associated pressure; (3) whether WGL followed its safety and damage prevention procedures; (4) the duration of the violation; and (5) WGL’s efforts to immediately mitigate the safety hazards.

OCE also considered WGL’s compliance history and whether the violation(s) created a potential for damage or actual damage to the gas facility. WGL’s compliance history shows that the Company had repeated prior violations involving mismarking, failure to mark its facilities, inaccurate records, and damage to its pipelines. Additional factors included in the penalty determination are listed in the civil penalty subsection for each violation. OCE has determined that WGL should be subject to civil penalties (total $16,800) under D.C. Code § 34-706(b)5 for the violations included in this notice, which individually and when considered together, present a serious risk to the public, property, and the environment. [ *** ] 

NOPV (08/15/2024)
VIO2024-23-G (08/15/2024)
VIO2024-24-G (08/15/2024)
VIO2024-25-G (08/15/2024)
VIO2024-26-G (08/15/2024)
VIO2024-27-G (08/15/2024)
(Notice Of Probable Violation)