A. INTRODUCTION

Construction was completed, but restoration activities continued on Segment 2A, Angeles National Forest (Milepost (MP) 33 to 56); construction began on Segment 1 (MP 0 TO 33), Segment 2B (MP 56 to 73); and construction continued on Segment 3 (MP 73 to 99), Segment 4A (MP 99 to 108), Segment 4B (El Segundo MP 0 to 11), and Segment 5 (MP 108 to 118).

B. SEGMENT 1 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment extends southward from the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, through the Tejon Pass to the northern perimeter of the Angeles National Forest. Construction will occur in agricultural field, along roads and across very steep slopes. Segment 1 Environmental Monitor (EM), Lynn Stafford has been on-site during construction. PPSI has five craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, and one Native American monitor inspecting the work of approximately 25 contractor employees. Construction progress from November 6 through 9, 1997 included the following:

Segment 1 Activities:

Activity Milepost (approximate)

• Pot-hole 31.8 to 33.0

Segment 1 Comments:

Construction began on November 6 with pot-holing activities along Copco Road.

C. SEGMENT 2A CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment within the Angeles National Forest involves very steep slopes and required significant time and additional equipment for trenching, stringing, and other pipe-laying activities. Segment 2A EM, Stan Harding, has been on-site during construction. PPSI has six craft inspectors, six environmental inspectors, and six Native American monitors inspecting the work of approximately 50 contractor employees. Construction progress from November 3 through 9, 1997 included the following:

Segment 2A Activities:

Segment 2A Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. All construction activities, except revegetation, were completed by November 8. Revegetation crews worked through Sunday, November 9, but were unable to complete all revegetation requirements. ANF representatives will inspect the few remaining sites on November 10 to decide what actions need to be taken.

Segment 2A Schedule for Next Week:

To be determined after meeting with ANF representatives on Monday, November 10, 1997.

D. SEGMENT 2B CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment is primarily in open lands and roadway right-of-ways. Segment 2B EM, Stan Harding, has been on-site during construction. PPSI has one craft inspector, one environmental inspector, and one Native American monitor inspecting the work of approximately 8 contractor employees. Construction progress November 5 through 7, 1997 included the following:

Segment 2B Activities:

Activity Milepost (approximate)

• Pot-hole 56.68 to 56.78

Segment 2B Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Construction activities began with potholing on November 7.

Segment 2B Schedule for Next Week:

Continue potholing activities along Castaic Road. Crews will not work November 11, Veterans’ Day holiday.

E. SEGMENT 3 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment is mostly within MTA rail right-of-way from Sylmar to Alameda Street in Los Angeles. Segment 3 EM, Brooke Langle, has been on-site during construction. PPSI has 4 craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, one contaminated soils inspector, and one Native American monitor inspecting the work of approximately 15 contractor employees. Construction progress from November 3 through 7, 1997 included the following:

Segment 3 Activities:

Activity Milepost (approximate)

• Pot-hole 79.29 to 79.80

• Stringing 78.57 to 78.59

• Trench 78.57 to 78.69

Segment 3 Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Vegetation was cleared between Wolfskill and Pierce Streets.

Segment 3 Schedule for Next Week:

Pothole, trench and stringing activities will continue. Crews will not work November 11, Veterans’ Day holiday.

F. SEGMENT 4A CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment involves nighttime construction (8:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.) in railroad and roadway right-of-ways through mostly industrial areas from downtown Los Angeles to Compton. Segment 4A EM, Christopher Meyer, has been on-site during construction. PPSI has one craft inspector, one environmental inspector, and one contamination inspector inspecting the work of approximately 10 contractor employees during construction. Construction progress from November 3 through 7, 1997 included the following:

Segment 4A Activities:

Activity Milepost (approximate)

• Track removal 99.75 to 100.10

Segment 4A Comments:

One non-compliance event occurred. Contractor experiencing slight delays because of equipment problems.

Non-Compliance Events for Segment 4A

Segment 4A Schedule for Next Week:

Removal of abandoned railroad tracks in the right-of-way along Alameda Street will continue.

G. SEGMENT 4B CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment involves construction in railroad and roadway right-of-ways through mostly industrial areas from Watts Junction to El Segundo Refinery area. Segment 4B EM, Neda Fioozat, has been on-site during construction. PPSI has four craft inspectors, one part-time environmental inspector, one Native American monitor, and one contamination inspector inspecting the work of approximately 15 contractor employees. Construction progress from November 3 through 7, 1997 included the following:

Segment 4B Activities:

Activity El Segundo Milepost (approximate)

• Pot-hole 8.09, 8.21 to 8.22, 8.34 to 8.35, 8.47 to 8.48, and 9.6

• Bore pit 10.44, 10.51, and 10.55

• Clearing 8.90 to 8.91, and 10.67 to 10.69

Segment 4B Comments: No non-compliance events occurred. Work continues in railroad right-of-way. The environmental inspector for PPSI divides her time between Segments 4B and 5.

Segment 4B Schedule for Next Week:

Continue pot-hole, clear, and bore pit excavation along right-of-way.

H. SEGMENT 5 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment involves construction in railroad and roadway right-of-ways through mostly industrial areas from Compton to the Long Beach Harbor. Segment 5 EM, Pete Messick, has been on-site during construction. PPSI has four craft inspectors, one part-time environmental inspector, one Native American monitor, and one contamination inspector inspecting the work of approximately 15 contractor employees during construction of Segment 5C. Construction is complete on Segments 5A and 5B except where skips between segments remain. Skips will be tied-in when the county contractors are no longer working in the areas. Construction progress from November 3 through 7, 1997 included the following:

Segment 5C Activities:

Activity Milepost (approximate)

• Pot-hole 107.95 to 109.28

• Trench 107.95

Segment 5 Comments: No non-compliance events occurred. Construction began at Fernwood Avenue (EMP 107.95). The environmental inspector for PPSI divides her time between Segments 4B and 5.

Segment 5 Schedule for Next Week:

Construction to continue along E. Alameda Street. Crews will not work November 11, Veterans’ Day holiday.

H. VARIANCES

The following variances were approved November 3 through 7, 1997.

I. EXTRA WORK SPACE

The following extra work spaces/equipment storage areas were approved November 3 through 7, 1997.

J. GENERAL PLANS FOR NEXT WEEK

Segments 1, 2B, 3, 4A, 4B and 5C to continue. No union crews are planning to work on Tuesday, November 11, Veterans’ Day.