PROJECT MEMORANDUM - PACIFIC PIPELINE MITIGATIONMONITORING, COMPLIANCE, AND REPORTING PROGRAM

 

WEEKLY REPORT (March 16 through 22, 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), Lynn Stafford has been on-site during construction. PPSI has five craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, one Native American monitor, and one contaminated soils monitor inspecting the work of approximately 65 contractor employees. Construction progress from March 16 through 21, 1998 included the following:

Segment 1 Activities:

Activity Milepost (approximate)

• Pot-hole 21.45 (no progress)

• NDT (x-ray) 25.90 to 25.32

• Trench 25.90 to 25.04

• Coating 25.90 to 25.32

• Bend 25.90 to 25.57

• Conduit 25.95 to 25.64

• Lower-In 25.90 to 25.57

• Backfill 25.95 to 25.64

Segment 1 Comments:

No non-compliances occurred. Began work along Lebec Road (EMP 24.11 to 25.04). Work began on Valve #8 (EMP 28.10). Stream crossing #22 (EMP 28.33) was started. Directional drill crew continued drilling of Gorman Slide (EMP 25.94) with pilot hole being successfully completed. Leakages of drilling mud through the substrate to the surface (frac-outs), a normal part of directional drilling activities, continued to occur and were contained. Route through Tejon Ranch (EMP 16.55 to 19.83) was evaluated for possible changes in ROW width.

Segment 1 Schedule for Next Week:

Continue directional drilling of Gorman Slide and progress along Lebec Road.

C. SEGMENT 2A CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment within the Angeles National Forest (ANF) 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.

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 March 16 through 21, 1998 included the following:

Segment 2B Activities:

Activity Milepost (approximate)

• Pot-hole 62.14 to 63.33

• Conduit 59.31 to 59.20

• Trench 59.14 (no progress)

• Backfill 59.31 to 59.20

• Lower-In 59.30 to 59.14

• Paving 59.41 to 59.20

• Coating 59.33 to 59.14

Segment 2B Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Traffic control has been monitored daily by Los Angeles County inspector. Valve at Clara River (EMP 63.15) was installed. All haul truck drivers were reminded to cover their loads when leaving the right-of-way.

Segment 2B Schedule for Next Week:

Construction activities will resume at Henry Mayo Drive (EMP 62.14) and move south.

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, and one contaminated soils inspector inspecting the work of approximately 80 contractor employees. Seg 3 - Los Feliz has two craft inspectors, one environmental inspector and one contaminated soils inspector. Construction progress from March 16 through 21, 1998 included the following:

Segment 3 - North Activities

Activity Milepost (approximate)

• Trench 86.34 to 86.91

• Coating 86.25 to 86.87

• Lower-In 86.32 to 86.90

• Conduit 86.23 to 86.72

• NDT (x-ray) 86.28 to 86.87

• Backfill 86.25 to 86.49

Segment 3 - North Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Boring activities completed at Buena Vista Avenue (EMP 86.43). Directional drilling equipment that broke down March 14 at Burbank Crossing (EMP 86.91) was repaired, but the drill-pipe became stuck over the weekend. Crews worked all week attempting to dislodge the pipe to no avail. A larger drilling rig will be installed next week to help free the drill pipe.

Segment 3 - North Schedule for Next Week:

Directional drilling equipment to be replaced and drilling operations will resume working Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Segment 3 - Los Feliz Activities

Activity Milepost (approximate)

• Trench 93.75 to 93.78

• Coating 93.75 to 93.78

• Lower-In 93.75 to 93.78

• Conduit 93.75 to 93.78

• NDT (x-ray) 93.75 to 93.78

• Backfill 93.75 to 93.78

Segment 3 - Los Feliz Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Boring operations continued at Casitas Street (EMP 93.78). Excavation continued on a receiving pit at Seneca Court (EMP 93.75) for the Casitas Street bore. Mainline construction activities continued at the StorItAll facility (EMP 93.14 to 93.75).

Segment 3 - Los Feliz Schedule for Next Week:

Continue to construct at the StorItAll facility, Casitas Street boring operations, and Seneca Court excavation operations. Prepare for tie-in of bore to mainline.

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, one Native American monitor, and one contamination inspector inspecting the work of approximately 60 contractor employees during construction. Construction progress from March 16 through 20, 1998 included the following:

Segment 4A Activities:

Activity Milepost (approximate)

• Pot-hole 100.78 to 101.07

• Coating 100.49 to 100.69

• Trench 100.76 to 100.94

• Backfill 100.35 to 100.50

• Lower-In 100.52 to 100.72

• Conduit 100.36 to 100.56

• NDT (x-ray) 100.50 to 100.70

Segment 4A Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Repair of the broken and sand-clogged sewer line north of Fifth Street was successfully completed this week. Los Angeles City Inspector was on-site monitor repair activities. The Contractor is notifying the City of Los Angeles when unidentified lines are encountered. Excavation through Seventh Street intersection continued.

Segment 4A Schedule for Next Week:

Continue construction activities southward toward Bay Street.

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 part-time Native American monitor, and one contamination inspector inspecting the work of approximately 60 contractor employees. Construction progress from March 16 through 20, 1998 included the following:

Segment 4B Activities

Activity El Segundo Milepost (approx)

• Bore pit 8.84 (Eucalyptus Ave)-no progress

• Bore pit 7.64 (Menlo Ave)-backfilling

• Bore pit 8.46 (Inglewood Ave)-no progress

• Bore pit 7.58 (Oxford Ave)-backfilling

• Bore pit 7.70 (Freeman Ave) - backfilling

• Bore pit 7.52 (York Ave) - backfilling

• Bore pit 8.09 (Grevillea Ave)-no progress

• Bore pit 7.45 (Prairie Ave)-continue

• Bore pit 7.76 (Cedar Ave) - continue

• Bore pit 6.46 (Crenshaw Bl)-continue

Segment 4B Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Directional drilling operations at Aviation Blvd continued. Approved open-cutting of Ramona Street (EMP 8.22) began. On March 19 an unmarked sewer line was broken. All notifications were made and repairs completed.

Segment 4B Schedule for Next Week:

Continue directional drilling at Aviation Blvd and work at bore sites.

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 5C EM, Pete Messick, has been on-site during construction. PPSI has three craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, one Native American monitor, and one contamination inspector inspecting the work of approximately 40 contractor employees. Construction is complete on Segments 5A and 5B. Construction progress from March 16 through 20, 1998 included the following.

Segment 5C Activities:

Activity Milepost (approximate)

• Valve 116.66 to 116.68

Segment 5C Comments:

No non-compliances occurred. Check valve installed at EMP 116.68.

Segment 5C Schedule for Next Week:

Begin reroute construction south of Sepulveda Blvd to Pacific Coast Highway.

I. VARIANCES

No variances were approved by CPUC or ANF March 16 through 20, 1998.

J. EXTRA WORK SPACE

No extra work spaces/equipment storage areas were approved by CPUC or ANF March 16 through 20, 1998.

K. GENERAL PLANS FOR NEXT WEEK

Construction on Segments 1, 2B, 3, 4A, 4B and 5C will continue. Small crew from Segment 5 will continue working the Los Feliz Blvd area of Segment 3.

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