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 (Emidio), through the Tejon Pass, to the northern perimeter of the Angeles National Forest. Construction will occur through agricultural fields, 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 24 through 26, 1997 included the following:

Segment 1 Activities:

Segment 1 Comments: No non-compliance events occurred. All construction activity, except storm preparation, was shutdown on November 26. Crews did not work Thanksgiving holiday, November 27 and 28.

Segment 1 Schedule for Next Week:

Continue pot-holing in Kern County. Begin pipelaying activities.

C. SEGMENT 2A CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment within the Angeles National Forest involved very steep slopes and required significant time and additional equipment for trenching, stringing, and other pipe-laying activities. All construction activities to Templin Highway, except revegetation, were completed by November 9. ANF will inform PPSI of additional work that needs to be done after final inspection that will occur at a later date.

Segment 2A Comments:

No construction or revegetation activities occurred.

Segment 2A Schedule for Next Week:

To be determined after meeting with ANF representative.

D. SEGMENT 2B CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment is primarily in open lands and roadway right-of-ways from Castaic to Sylmar. Segment 2B EM, Stan Harding, has been on-site during construction. PPSI has four craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, and one Native American monitor inspecting the work of approximately 45 contractor employees. Construction progress November 24 through 26, 1997 included the following:

Segment 2B Activities:

Activity	Milepost (approximate)	Activity	Milepost (approximate)
• Pot-hole	58.3 - no progress	• Welding	56.9 to 57.3
• Trench	57.1 to 57.4	• Coating	56.8 to 56.9
• Lower-In	56.9 to 57.3	• Backfill	56.8 to 57.0
• Conduit	56.8 to 57.0	• Paving	56.3 to 56.9

Segment 2B Comments:

One non-compliance event occurred. All construction activity, except storm preparation, was shutdown on November 26. Crews did not work Thanksgiving holiday, November 27 and 28.

Non-Compliance Event for Segment 2B

Segment 2B Schedule for Next Week:

Begin work on Lake Hughes Road.

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, Chris Fazzari, has been on-site during construction. PPSI has four craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, one contaminated soils inspector, and one Native American monitor inspecting the work of approximately 30 contractor employees. Construction progress from November 24 through 26, 1997 included the following:

Segment 3 Activities:

Segment 3 Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Crews did not work Thanksgiving holiday, November 27 and 28.

Segment 3 Schedule for Next Week:

Conduit installation scheduled to begin.

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 24 through 26, 1997 included the following:

Segment 4A Activities:

Activity	Milepost (approximate)
• Track removal	100.78 to 101.32
• Pot-hole	99.50 to 100.10

Segment 4A Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. The first phase of track removal was completed. Los Angeles City Inspector was on-site twice during the week to observe traffic controls and progress of project. Construction activity was shutdown on November 26 because of rain. Crews did not work Thanksgiving holiday, November 27 and 28.

Segment 4A Schedule for Next Week:

Pot-holing and track removal 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 environmental inspector, one Native American monitor, and one contamination inspector inspecting the work of approximately 25 contractor employees. Construction progress from November 24 through 26, 1997 included the following:

Segment 4B Activities

Activity	El Segundo Milepost (approx)	Activity	El Segundo Milepost (approx)
• Pot-hole	no progress	• Boring	10.44 to 10.55
• Bore pit	8.65 (Aviation Blvd) - continued	• NDT	10.44 to 10.55
• Welding	10.44 to 10.55	• Coating	10.44 to 10.5

Segment 4B Comments: No non-compliance events occurred. Work continues in railroad right-of-way. Construction activity was shutdown on November 26 because of rain. Crews did not work Thanksgiving holiday, November 27 and 28.

Segment 4B Schedule for Next Week:

Continue bore pit excavations and installing pipe at bores 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 environmental inspector, one Native American monitor, and one contamination inspector inspecting the work of approximately 25 contractor employees during construction of Segment 5C. Construction is complete on Segments 5A and 5B. Construction progress from November 24 through 26, 1997 included the following:

Segment 5C Activities:

Activity	Milepost (approximate)	Activity	Milepost (approximate)
• Pot-hole	109.28 to 110.10	• Welding	108.54 to 109.02
• Trench	108.88 to 109.29	• NDT	108.54 to 109.02
• Lower-In	108.88 to 109.20	• Coating	108.54 to 109.02
• Backfill	108.40 to 108.79	• Conduit	108.49 to 108.91

Segment 5 Comments: No non-compliance events occurred. Construction activities, except backfilling, were shutdown on November 26 because of rain. Crews did not work Thanksgiving holiday, November 27 and 28.

Segment 5 Schedule for Next Week:

Construction to continue along E. Alameda Street in the cities of Lynwood and Compton

I. VARIANCES

No variances were approved November 24 through 30, 1997.

J. EXTRA WORK SPACE

No extra work spaces/equipment storage areas were approved November 24 through 30, 1997.

K. GENERAL PLANS FOR NEXT WEEK

Construction activities on Segments 1, 2B, 3, 4A, 4B and 5C will resume on December 1, 1997.