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 65 contractor employees. Construction progress from January 19 through 23, 1998 included the following:

Segment 1 Activities:

Segment 1 Comments: Contractor crews cleaned up the ROW and shortened the work zone to 1500 feet, as directed by the inspection notice issued by the Senior Construction Inspector for the County of Los Angeles last week. Once the project met the county permit specifications, a two-day shutdown of all construction activities occurred. Construction activities resumed on January 23 along Peace Valley Road.

Segment 1 Schedule for Next Week:

Continue construction along Peace Valley Road and begin Stream Crossing #23 (EMP 28.56).

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 is expected to implement 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 six craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, and one Native American monitor inspecting the work of approximately 95 contractor employees. Construction progress January 19 through 24, 1998 included the following:

Segment 2B Activities:

Segment 2B Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Traffic control has been monitored daily by Los Angeles County inspector. On January 23, a sideboom struck a guy wire for a utility pole. The pole snapped and fell into The Old Road north of Hasley Canyon intersection. All parties were notified and repairs were begun immediately. Residents did not experience a power outage and no one was injured. The road was closed to all traffic until late afternoon. Also on January 23, during internal cleaning (pigging) of welded pull-pipe on the west side of The Old Road north of Hwy 126, the catcher at the end of the pipe came off, allowing the cleaning apparatus to leave the ROW. No one was injured, but minor damage occurred to a light post. All parties were notified and repairs to the light post will be made next week.

Segment 2B Schedule for Next Week:

Horizontal directional drill at Castaic Creek to continue from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Continue to coordinate with the LA County inspector about traffic concerns.

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 two construction zones. In the north zone, one craft inspector, one environmental inspector, and one Native American monitor are inspecting the work of approximately 20 contractor employees. In the south zone, five craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, one contaminated soils inspector, and two Native American monitors are inspecting the work of approximately 80 contractor employees. Construction progress from January 19 through 23, 1998 included the following:

Segment 3-North Activities:

Segment 3-South Activities:

Segment 3 Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Welding operations continued at bores of Paxton, Pierce, Branford, and Sheldon streets. The northern work zone was disbanded on Tuesday until a MTA flagperson is available fulltime.

Segment 3 Schedule for Next Week:

Work will continue south, skipping Pacoima Wash, Van Nuys Blvd, Tujunga Wash, and Tuxford Street.

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 60 contractor employees during construction. Construction progress from January 19 through 23, 1998 included the following:

Segment 4A Activities:

Segment 4A Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Rail removal was slowed down because both the rails and ties south of Washington street are embedded in concrete.

Segment 4A Schedule for Next Week:

Continue with rail removal and construction activities.

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 60 contractor employees. Construction progress from January 19 through 23, 1998 included the following:

Segment 4B Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Boring equipment continues to breakdown, causing delays. Equipment leaks are being excavated and removed from the ROW.

Segment 4B Schedule for Next Week:

Continue bores.

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 two craft inspectors, one 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. While waiting for local access to be granted, construction activities shut down. Only spoil pile removal activities will occur. There was no construction progress from January 26 through 30, 1998.

Segment 5 Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Removal of spoil piles remaining along East Alameda between Weber Avenue and Pine Street (EMP 108.86 to 109.42) and Alondra Blvd and Auto Drive South (EMP 110.99 to 111.60) continue. No clean-up activities occurred January 19 and 23.

Segment 5 Schedule for Next Week:

The shutdown is expected to continue.

I. VARIANCES

The no variances were approved/denied by CPUC or ANF January 19 through 23, 1998.

J. EXTRA WORK SPACE

The no extra work spaces/equipment storage area were approved by CPUC or ANF January 19 through 23, 1998.

K. GENERAL PLANS FOR NEXT WEEK

Construction on Segments 1, 2B, 3, 4A, and 4B will continue. Clean-up activities will occur on Segment 5C.