A. INTRODUCTION

Construction continued on Segment 1 (Milepost (MP) 0 TO 33), Segment 2B (MP 56 to 73); 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 December 8 through 12, 1997 included the following:

Segment 1 Activities:

Activity	Milepost (approximate)	Activity	Milepost (approximate)
• Pot-hole	Complete to Frazier Park	• Non-DestructiveTesting (NDT)	32.80 to 32.81
• Trench	32.64 to 32.58	• Coating	32.80 to 32.81
• Bend	32.80 to 32.64	• Conduit	32.80 to 32.81
• Lower-In	32.80 to 32.81	• Backfill	33.03 to 32.97
• Bore 32.71	(continued)

Segment 1 Comments: No non-compliance events occurred. Copco Road restricted to one lane during work hours with appropriate traffic control measures in place. Pavement failure along the 14-foot deep trench at EMP 33.35 was dug out and shored on December 8 and backfilled by December 10. Los Angeles County was notified and inspected site.

Segment 1 Schedule for Next Week:

Continue pipelaying activities along Quail Lake Road (EMP 32.64). Finish bore at Copco Road (EMP 32.71).

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. On Saturday, December 6, erosion problems (due to a major storm and associated run-off) were inspected and photographed.

Segment 2A Schedule for Next Week:

PPSI to inspect erosion problems by helicopter and then arrange to meet with ANF. Requirements of final inspection 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 EMs, Stan Harding and Chris Fazzari, have been on-site during construction. PPSI has five craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, and one Native American monitor inspecting the work of approximately 45 contractor employees. Construction progress December 8 through 12, 1997 included the following:

Segment 2B Activities:

Activity	Milepost (approximate)	Activity	Milepost (approximate)
• Pot-hole	58.3 - no progress	• Welding	57.5 to 57.8
• Trench	57.7 to 58.0	• Coating	57.5 to 57.8
• Lower-In	57.5 to 57.8	• Backfill	57.5 to 57.8
• Conduit	57.5 to 57.8	• Concrete	57.4 to 57.7

Segment 2B Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Crews working in 2300-foot long work zone. Traffic control has been monitored daily by Los Angeles County inspector, Scott Thompson. Erosion control measures were installed in preparation for predicted storm.

Segment 2B Schedule for Next Week:

Finish construction on Lake Hughes Road and begin on The Old 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, Brooke Langle, 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 December 8 through 12, 1997 included the following:

Segment 3 Activities:

Activity	Milepost (approximate)	Activity	Milepost (approximate)
• Shrub removal	82.30 to 83.71	• Coating	79.84 to 80.07
• Trench	79.97 to 80.26	• Conduit	79.42 to 79.90
• Lower-In	79.89 to 80.23	• Backfill	79.37 to 79.90
• Welding	79.84 to 80.07	• Clean-up	79.22 to 79.30
• NDT	79.84 to 80.07

Segment 3 Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. High winds (average 20 mph, gusts 45 mph) recorded on December 10 and 11, but no cessation of work was required; however, there was increased implementation of dust abatement measures. Bores continued at Paxton Street (EMP 79.30) and Osborne Street (EMP 80.96)

Segment 3 Schedule for Next Week:

Complete bore operations at Paxton and Osborne Streets and begin bore at Branford Street (EMP 81.47).

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 two craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, and one contamination inspector inspecting the work of approximately 25 contractor employees during construction. Construction progress from December 8 through 12, 1997 included the following:

Segment 4A Activities:

Activity	Milepost (approximate)	Activity	Milepost (approximate)
• Track removal	101.37 to101.53	• Trench	99.45 to 99.60 (skips)

Segment 4A Comments:

Two non-compliance events occurred. Traffic control conduit was damaged on December 11, but the cables were not impacted and traffic lights continued to operate. Notices were made and city personnel enacted repairs to conduit. Although there are sufficient signs and delineators, motorists continue to purposely drive through and around barriers and into the work area to avoid waiting. This creates a hazard for both the motorist and project personnel. Project personnel watch for errant motorists.

Non-Compliance Events for Segment 4A

Segment 4A Schedule for Next Week:

Continue using three crews: one for track removal, one for saw-cutting asphalt, and one for trenching.

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 December 8 through 12, 1997 included the following:

Segment 4B Activities

Activity	El Segundo Milepost (approx)	Activity	El Segundo Milepost (approx)
• Pot-hole	7.81 to 7.97	• Bore pit	8.84 (Eucalyptus Ave)
• Bore pit	9.61 (Aviation Blvd) - continued	• NDT	10.58 - no progress
• Bore pit	8.46 (Inglewood Av) - continued	• Coating	10.58 - no progress

Segment 4B Comments: No non-compliance events occurred. Progress at bore sites was slow because of equipment breakdowns and repair time.

Segment 4B Schedule for Next Week:

Continue bore pit excavations and pot-holing 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 five craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, one Native American monitor, and one contamination inspector inspecting the work of approximately 30 contractor employees during construction of Segment 5C. Construction is complete on Segments 5A and 5B. Construction progress from December 8 through 13, 1997 included the following:

Segment 5C Activities:

Activity	Milepost (approximate)	Activity	Milepost (approximate)
• Pot-hole	110.10 to 111.74	• Welding	109.40 to 110.41
• Trench	109.93 to 111.47	• NDT	109.40 to 110.41
• Lower-In	109.40 to 110.17	• Coating	109.40 to 110.41
• Backfill	109.39 to 110.28	• Conduit	109.46 to 110.40
• Clean-up	108.67 to 109.42

Non-Compliance Event for Segment 5

Segment 5 Comments: One non-compliance event occurred. Progress is slow because of numerous subsurface utilities. Motorists obeying traffic signs and flaggers.

Segment 5 Schedule for Next Week:

Construction to continue. Contractor to provide traffic control re-training to project personnel in the coming week.

I. VARIANCES

One variance was approved by CPUC or ANF December 8 through 12, 1997.

J. EXTRA WORK SPACE

The following extra work spaces/equipment storage areas were approved by CPUC or ANF December 8 through 12, 1997.

K. GENERAL PLANS FOR NEXT WEEK

Construction on Segments 1, 2B, 3, 4A, 4B and 5C will continue and erosion control measures will be maintained.