WEEKLY REPORT (February 9 through 15, 1998)
| TO: Andrew Barnsdale, CPUC/Rich Borden, ANF |
| FROM: Hamid Rastegar/Kris Thorne |
| RE: Week 34 Report; February 9 through 15, 1998 |
| DATE: March 18, 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), and Segment 4B (El Segundo MP 0 to 11). Construction has been suspended on 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 65 contractor employees. Construction progress from February 9 through 13, 1998 included the following:
Segment 1 Activities:
- Activity Milepost (approximate)
- • Pot-hole 25.46 to 24.55
- • NDT (x-ray) 29.57 to 27.15
- • Trench 29.58 to 28.28
- • Coating 29.57 to 27.15
- • Bend 28.00 to 27.15
- • Conduit 29.67 to 28.44
- • Lower-In 29.57 to 28.28
- • Backfill 29.67 to 28.44
Segment 1 Comments:
One non-compliance occurred. Bore at Gorman Creek (MP 32.40) began. Trench dewatering activities were modified to adequately contain and control the volume and turbidity of the discharged water into adjacent fields, stream crossing # 29 and Gorman Creek.
Non-Compliance Event for Segment 1
| Mitigation Measure/PC | Description/Non-compliance Level |
First Observed |
Corrected |
Status |
| BAQ.1.7 - Implement remedial measures when measurable increase in turbidity downstream. | Silt-laden water entering marsh adjacent to Gorman Creek - Level 3 |
2/12/98 |
Yes |
Acceptable |
Segment 1 Schedule for Next Week:
Monitor and maintain dewatering structures; continue bore at Gorman Creek.
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 District Ranger) in a letter to PPSI dated December 15, 1997. PPSI provided a schedule for restoration and erosion control on Segment 2A. ANF requested that PPSI provide an explanation on the use of the unapproved fiber optic conduit that was installed on ANF lands.
Segment 2A Schedule for Next Week:
ANF to review and comment on restoration and erosion control schedule. PPSI to respond to ANF’s request for explanation of the installation and use of excess fiber optic conduits.
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 February 9 through 14, 1998 included the following:
- Segment 2B Activities:
- Activity Milepost (approximate)
- • Pot-hole 60.13 to 60.12
- • Coating 60.54 to 60.36
- • Trench 60.34 to 60.14
- • Backfill 60.64 to 60.36
- • Lower-In 60.37 (no progress)
- • Paving 60.72 to 60.39
- • Conduit 60.72 to 60.37
- • Directional Drill 64.02-Santa Clara River
Segment 2B Comments:
No non-compliance events occurred. Traffic control has been monitored daily by Los Angeles County inspector. A shoring box was installed to stabilize a collapsing section of trench at EMP 60.35 along The Old Road. Direction drill of the pilot hole at the Santa Clara River fractured out (inert drilling mud traveled up a natural ground fracture to the surface) three times. Containment areas were installed and a suction truck removed the drilling muds. All appropriate notifications were made by PPSI. No resources were impacted.
Segment 2B Schedule for Next Week:
Horizontal directional drill at Santa Clara River to continue from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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 active construction zones: Seg 3 - North has five craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, one contaminated soils inspector, and one Native American monitor inspecting the work of approximately 80 contractor employees. Seg 3 - Los Feliz has two craft inspectors, one Native American monitor, one environmental inspector and one soils inspector. Construction progress from February 9 through 13, 1998 included the following:
Segment 3 - North Activities
- Activity Milepost (approximate)
- • Trench 83.43 to 83.90
- • Coating 83.30 to 83.75
- • Lower-In 83.40 to 83.75
- • Conduit 83.30 to 83.71
- • NDT (x-ray) 83.33 to 83.78
- • Backfill 83.12 to 83.63
Segment 3 - North Comments:
No non-compliance events occurred. Crews spent Monday and Tuesday cleaning up from storm damage along ROW. Boring operations continued at Sunland St and were completed at Penrose Street. Segment 3 - North Schedule for Next Week:
Work will occur on Saturday in front of Roscoe School.
Segment 3 - Los Feliz Activities
Activity Milepost (approximate)
Trenching 93.14 + 100 feet
Segment 3 - Los Feliz Comments:
Two non-compliance events occurred. Excavations of two valve sites were completed and valves put in place along ROW in StorItAll storage facility driveway.
Non-Compliance Events for Segment 3
| Mitigation Measure/PC | Description/Non-compliance Level |
First Observed |
Corrected |
Status |
| A.7.1 - Vehicles will not idle for more than 2 minutes | Contractor lowboy was left unattended and idling for more than 10 mins - Level 2 |
2/10/98 |
Yes |
Acceptable |
| Clearance 27 - No clearing or grading will occur at Los Feliz Yard | Yard at Los Feliz was cleared by front-end loader - Level 1 |
2/10/98 |
Yes |
Acceptable |
Segment 3 - Los Feliz Schedule for Next Week:
Begin laying pipe and continue shoring of excavations.
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 four craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, and one contamination inspector inspecting the work of approximately 60 contractor employees during construction. Construction progress from February 9 through 13, 1998 included the following:
Segment 4A Activities:
- Activity Milepost (approximate)
- • Pot-hole 102.10 (no progress)
- • Welding 100.16 to 101.95
- • Saw-cutting 101.91 to 102.01
- • Coating 100.16 to 101.95
- • Trench 100.30 to 101.95
- • Backfill 100.15 to 101.95
- • Lower-In 100.17 to 101.95
- • Track removal 101.90 to 102.01 (finished)
Segment 4A Comments:
No non-compliance events occurred. Trench walls sloughed at 3rd Street; crew backfilled trench with slurry to stop collapse. Representative from Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department presented a personal safety talk for all segment 4A personnel on February 12.
Segment 4A Schedule for Next Week:
Continue with road repair and general 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 February 9 through 13, 1998 included the following:
- Segment 4B Activities
- Activity El Segundo Milepost (approx)
- • Pot-hole 5.90 (Van Ness Ave)
- • Bore pit 8.09 (Grevillea Ave) - continue
- • Bore pit 8.84 (Eucalyptus Ave) - continue
- • Bore pit 7.76 (Cedar Ave) - continue
- • Bore pit 8.46 (Inglewood Ave) - continue
- • Bore pit 7.64 (Menlo Ave) - continue
- • Bore pit 7.70 (Freeman Ave) - continue
Segment 4B Comments:
No non-compliance events occurred. Representative from Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department presented a personal safety talk for all segment 4B personnel the morning of February 12.
Segment 4B Schedule for Next Week:
Continue bores and begin new bore pit at Van Ness Avenue.
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. Construction activities on Segment 5C have been shut down while waiting for local access to be granted by Los Angles County. Construction is complete on Segments 5A and 5B. There was no construction progress from February 9 through 13, 1998.
I. VARIANCES
No variances were approved/denied by CPUC or ANF February 9 through 13, 1998.
J. EXTRA WORK SPACE
No extra work spaces/equipment storage area were approved by CPUC or ANF February 9 through 16, 1998.