| DATE: January 12, 1998 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), Sandy
Etchell has been on-site during construction. PPSI has
five craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, and
one Native American monitor inspecting the work of
approximately 30 contractor employees. Construction
progress from January 5 through 9, 1998 included the
following:
Segment 1 Activities:
| Activity |
Milepost
(approximate) |
Activity |
Milepost
(approximate) |
| • |
Paving |
31.90
to 31.79 |
• |
NDT
(x-ray) |
30.97
to 30.00 |
| • |
Trench |
30.45
to 31.08 |
• |
Coating |
30.97
to 30.00 |
| • |
Bend |
30.45
to 31.08 |
• |
Conduit |
31.56
to 31.32 |
| • |
Lower-In
|
30.45
to 31.08 |
• |
Backfill |
31.56
to 31.32 |
Segment 1 Comments: No
non-compliance events occurred. Crew lowered-in and
welded valve pipes at San Andreas block valve No. 8
(MP 30.4). Construction activities limited to along
Peace Valley Road. Only a few crews worked January 9
because of rain.
Segment 1 Schedule for Next
Week:
Complete construction along Peace
Valley Road. Work on valve No. 8 at Gorman scheduled
to begin January 19.
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.
Segment 2A Comments:
PPSI has not implemented a more
aggressive implementation of the erosion control plan
as requested by Mike Wickman (ANF) in a letter to
PPSI dated December 15, 1997.
Segment 2A Schedule for Next
Week:
PPSI has not provided a schedule
for restoration and erosion control on Segment 2A.
D. SEGMENT 2B CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
This segment is primarily in open lands
and roadway right-of-ways from Castaic to Sylmar. Segment
2B EM, Chris Fazzari, has been on-site during
construction. PPSI has five craft inspectors, one
environmental inspector, and one Native American monitor
inspecting the work of approximately 50 contractor
employees. Construction progress January 5 through 9,
1998 included the following:
Segment 2B Activities:
| Activity |
Milepost
(approximate) |
Activity |
Milepost
(approximate) |
| • |
Pot-hole |
62.00
(no progress) |
• |
Coating |
58.48
to 58.84 |
| • |
Trench |
58.81
to 61.93 (with skips) |
• |
Backfill |
58.48
to 58.84 |
| • |
Lower-In |
58.66
to 58.86 |
• |
Paving |
58.35
to 58.81 |
| • |
Conduit
|
58.48
to 58.84 |
|
Segment 2B Comments:
No non-compliance events occurred.
Traffic control has been monitored daily by Los
Angeles County inspector, Scott Thompson. Pilot car
used along The Old Road and contractor sent letter to
local school district residents notifying them of
potential traffic delays and suggesting alternate
routes. Work halted on January 9 at 11:00 a.m.
because of rain.
Segment 2B Schedule for Next
Week:
Horizontal directional drill at
Santa Clarita River to begin.
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 three craft inspectors, one
environmental inspector, one contaminated soils
inspector, and two Native American monitor inspecting the
work of approximately 30 contractor employees.
Construction progress from January 5 through 9, 1998
included the following:
Segment 3 Activities:
| Activity |
Milepost
(approximate) |
Activity |
Milepost
(approximate) |
| • |
Trench |
81.07
to 81.58 |
• |
Coating |
80.90
to 81.27 |
| • |
Lower-In |
80.71
to 81.34 |
• |
Conduit |
80.71
to 81.21 |
| • |
NDT
(x-ray) |
80.90
to 81.27 |
• |
Backfill |
80.86
to 81.21 |
| • |
Valve |
81.48 (completed) |
Segment 3 Comments:
Two non-compliance events occurred.
Boring operations continue at Pierce, Branford, and
Sheldon streets. Work halted on January 9 at 2:30
p.m. because of rain.
Non-Compliance Events
for Segment 3
| Mitigation Measure/PC |
Description/Non-compliance
Level
|
First Observed
|
Corrected
|
Status
|
| A.8.2/P.2a.1/U.2.3
- Reclaimed water be used in street sweepers/make
arrangements to use reclaimed water/water truck
drivers keep log. |
Reclaimed water not obtained - Level 2
|
1/5/98
|
Yes
|
Acceptable
|
| Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan - do not store
materials on the ROW for more than 3 days |
Concrete-coated pipe stored on the ROW
for more than 3 days - Level 2
|
1/6/98
|
Yes
|
Acceptable
|
Segment 3 Schedule for Next
Week:
Crew from Segment 5 to start an
additional construction zone on Segment 3.
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 three craft inspectors, one environmental
inspector, and one contamination inspector inspecting the
work of approximately 35 contractor employees during
construction. Construction progress from January 5
through 9, 1998 included the following:
Segment 4A Activities:
| Activity |
Milepost (approximate) |
Activity |
Milepost (approximate) |
| • |
Pot-hole |
100.06 to 100.10 |
• |
Welding |
99.63 to 99.70 |
| • |
Trench |
99.96 (no progress) |
• |
Coating |
99.63 to 99.70 |
| • |
Lower-In |
99.70 to 99.77 |
• |
Backfill |
99.50 to 99.61 |
| • |
Saw-cutting |
101.78 (no progress) |
• |
Track removal |
101.57 to 101.67 |
| |
Segment 4A Comments:
No non-compliance events occurred.
No work occurred January 9 because of rain.
Segment 4A Schedule for Next
Week:
Excavation of 31-foot deep ditch at
3rd Street and Alameda Street intersection.
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 January 5 through
9, 1998 included the following:
Segment 4B Activities
| Activity |
El Segundo Milepost (approx) |
Activity |
El Segundo Milepost (approx) |
| • |
Bore pit |
9.61 (Aviation Blvd) - continue |
• |
Bore pit |
8.84 (Eucalyptus Ave) - cont |
| • |
Backfill |
9.84 (Douglas Blvd bore pit) |
• |
Bore pit |
8.09 (Grevillea Ave) - continue |
| • |
Bore pit |
8.46 (Inglewood Av) - continue |
• |
Trenching |
10.60 to 10.40 |
Segment 4B Comments:
Three non-compliance events
occurred. The contractor indicated that corrections
will be made beginning January 12. Working space
cramped in railroad ROW that runs between buildings,
a school, and residences.
Non-Compliance Events
for Segment 4B
| Mitigation Measure/PC |
Description/Non-compliance
Level
|
First Observed
|
Corrected
|
Status
|
| T.9.1 - Advance signing (at least 72
hrs) when construction will cause loss of parking
spaces |
Construction
equipment causing loss of parking spaces without
signage- Level 2.
|
1/9/98
|
No
|
Unacceptable
|
| V.1.1 - Do not store spoils less than 50
yards from residences, schools and businesses |
Spoils stored less
than 50 yards from residences, businesses, and a
school - Level 1.
|
1/9/98
|
No
|
Unacceptable
|
| Hazardous Materials Management Plan,
Section 9.1(d) - remove contaminated soils and
dispose of properly |
Motor fluid puddled
under construction equipment - Level 2.
|
1/9/98
|
No
|
Unacceptable
|
Segment 4B Schedule for Next
Week:
Address non-compliances.
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 January 5 through 9,
1998 included the following:
Segment 5C Activities:
| Activity |
Milepost (approximate) |
Activity |
Milepost (approximate) |
| • |
Pot-hole |
111.90 (no progress) |
• |
NDT (x-ray) |
111.38 to 111.73 |
| • |
Trench |
111.90 (no progress) |
• |
Coating |
111.38 to 111.73 |
| • |
Lower-In |
111.38 to 111.73 |
• |
Conduit |
110.94 to 111.73 |
| • |
Backfill |
110.94 to 111.73 |
• |
Paving |
110.65 to 111.62 |
Segment 5 Comments:
No non-compliance events occurred.
Construction activities halted on January 9 at 12
noon because of rain. An underground vault was
installed in Alameda Street north of Auto Drive South
(MP 111.72).
Segment 5 Schedule for Next
Week:
While waiting for permits to be
approved, construction activities shutting down and
moving to Segment 3. Only clean-up activities will
occur.
I. VARIANCES
No variances were approved by CPUC or
ANF January 5 through 9, 1998.
J. EXTRA WORK SPACE
No extra work spaces/equipment storage
area were approved by CPUC or ANF January 5 through 9,
1998.
K. GENERAL PLANS FOR NEXT WEEK
Construction on Segments 1, 2B, 3, 4A,
and 4B will continue. Clean-up and shut-down activities
will occur on Segment 5C.
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