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

 

WEEKLY REPORT (May 4 through May 10, 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 May 4 through 8, 1998 included the following:

Segment 1 Activities:

Activity Milepost (approximate)

$ Pot-hole 21.45 (no progress)

$ Coating 23.09 to 23.02

$ Trench 23.04 to 22.96

$ Conduit 23.19 to 23.03

$ Lower-In 23.09 to 23.02

$ Backfill 23.19 to 23.03

Segment 1 Comments:

No non-compliances occurred. Construction is being inspected by both Kern County and Los Angeles County construction inspectors. Excavation through area with contaminated soils was completed. Pipe was lowered in and welded at Stream Crossing #23 (EMP 28.55). Boring was completed at Stream Crossing #21 (EMP 27.81). Excavation began for bore pits at Stream Crossing #20 (EMP 27.43). Ground water seeping into the mainline trench is being successfully filtered and dewatered. Traffic along Lebec Road by the Post Office was restricted to one-lane, and a pilot car was used to guide traffic through the work zone.

Segment 1 Schedule for Next Week:

Continue work at Stream Crossings #21 and #20. Enter portion of right-of-way that is adjacent to marshy area with saturated soils.

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. PPSI is coordinating with ANF to provide revegetation, erosion repair, and construction plans in order to resume construction activities involved with erosion repair, installation of fiber optic cable, and fencing of valve sites.

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 May 4 through 9, 1998 included the following:

Segment 2B Activities:

Activity Milepost (approximate)

$ Pot-hole 66.26 to 66.27

$ Conduit 64.77 to 65.10

$ Trench 65.74 (no progress)

$ Backfill 64.77 to 65.10

$ Lower-In 65.24 (no progress)

$ Paving 64.51 to 64.61

$ Coating 65.24 (no progress)

Segment 2B Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Traffic control has been monitored by Los Angeles County inspector. Church Street bore was completed. A memo was issued regarding trash being left on the ROW. Rains throughout the week halted progress while excavations were cleaned of mud and debris. Work was rained-out on May 5.

Segment 2B Schedule for Next Week:

Grading and trenching of the ROW through the undeveloped lands adjacent to Interstate 5 between Valencia Blvd and McBean Parkway will resume.

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 or LEM Kris Thorne, have been on-site during construction. Segment 3 has two construction spreads, 3A which is San Fernando to Taylor Yard and 3B which is Taylor Yard to Alameda Street.

On Segment 3A, PPSI has five craft inspectors, one part-time environmental inspector, two Native American monitors, and one contaminated soils inspector inspecting the work of approximately 90 contractor employees. On Segment 3B, PPSI has one craft inspector, one part-time environmental inspector, one Native American monitor, and one contaminated soils inspector. Construction progress from May 4 through 9, 1998 included the following:

Segment 3A Activities:

Activity Milepost (approximate)

$ Pothole 92.53 to 92.95

$ Coating 92.59 to 92.95

$ Trench 92.93 to 92.95

$ Conduit 92.29 to 92.95

$ Lower-In 92.82 to 92.95

$ Backfill 92.29 to 92.95

Segment 3A Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Excavation of bore pits to tie-in directional drilled pipe with pipe already laid was begun. Construction was rained-out May 5

Southward-headed directional drill at Burbank Crossing (EMP 86.91) was completed on May 6.

Segment 3B Activities:

Activity Milepost (approximate)

$ Pothole 98.50 (no progress)

$ Coating 98.06 to 98.12

$ Trench 98.39 to 98.50

$ Conduit 98.06 to 98.12

$ Lower-In 98.06 to 98.12

$ Backfill 98.06 to 98.12

Segment 3B Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Numerous underground utilities continue to slow progress. Baby skunks that had fallen in the trench were removed by the crew and placed in nearby vegetation. Construction was rained-out May 5. Crews worked May 8 and 9 to complete construction in existing contractors yard at Midway Yard.

Segment 3 Schedule for Next Week:

Segment 3A crew to continue construction. Directional drilling crew to move to Segment 4B. Segment 3B to continue pipelayng and welding operations at Cornfield and Midway yards.

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 five craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, one Native American monitor, and one contamination inspector inspecting the work of approximately 65 contractor employees during construction. Construction progress from May 4 through 8, 1998 included the following:

Segment 4A Activities:

Activity Milepost (approximate)

$ Pothole 101.65 (no progress)

$ Coating 101.37 to 101.38

$ Trench 101.56 to 101.58

$ Backfill 101.32 to 101.33

$ Lower-In 101.37 to 101.38

$ Conduit 101.35 (no progress)

Segment 4A Comments:

No non-compliance events occurred. Underground utilities and unstable soils continue to hamper progress. Excavation continues at the Hwy 101 overcrossing with excavation of live electric cables and an unidentified brick-covered pipe. Construction was rained-out May 4 and 5.

Segment 4A Schedule for Next Week:

Continue deep excavations at intersections and finish rail spur removal.

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 five craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, one part-time Native American monitor, and one contamination inspector inspecting the work of approximately 70 contractor employees. Construction progress from May 4 through 9, 1998 included the following:

Segment 4B Activities:

Activity El Segundo Milepost (approximate)

$ Bore pit 8.09 (Grevillea Ave)-backfilling

$ Bore pit 4.10 (Vermont Ave)-continue

$ Bore pit 6.46 (Crenshaw Bl)-backfilling

$ Bore pit 2.53 (Avalon St)-begin

$ Bore pit 5.92 (Van Ness Ave)-continue

$ Bore pit 1.93 (Belhaven St)-continue

$ Bore pit 4.34 (Budlong Ave)-continue

 

$ Pothole 1.03 to 0.95

$ Coating 8.50 to 8.34

$ Trench 8.79 to 8.36

$ Backfill 8.50 to 8.34

$ Lower-In 8.50 to 8.34

$ Conduit 8.48 to 8.43

Segment 4B Comments:

One non-compliance event occurred. Backfilling operations continue at Aviation Blvd (ESMP 9.59) directional drill. Crew began 6-day per week construction schedule. Trench at 108th Street (ESMP 1.08) had to be dewatered and reshored before pipe could be laid. Community liaison addressing community concerns in 108th Street area. Construction was rained-out May 6.

Non-Compliance Event for Segment 4B

Segment 4B Schedule for Next Week:

Continue work at bore pits. Mainline construction will continue moving east.

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 two craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, one Native American monitor, and one contamination inspector inspecting the work of approximately 20 contractor employees. Construction is complete on Segments 5A and 5B. Construction progress from May 4 through 8, 1998 included the following:

Segment 5C Activities:

Activity Milepost (approximate)

$ Pothole 117.36 (complete)

$ Coating 117.32 to 117.36

$ Trench 117.32 to 117.36

$ Backfill 117.32 to 117.36

$ Lower-In 117.32 to 117.36

$ Conduit 117.32 to 117.36

Segment 5C Comments:

No non-compliances occurred. Trenching of pond south of Sepulveda Blvd (EMP 116.84) begun. Bore south of pond (EMP 116.90) continued. Sandy soils in trench and bore pit collapsed from rain. Construction was rained-out May 5.

Segment 5C Schedule for Next Week:

Clean mud and debris from bore pit and trench before resuming work.

I. VARIANCES

No variances were approved by CPUC or ANF May 4 through 8, 1998.

J. EXTRA WORK SPACE

The following extra work space/equipment storage areas were approved by CPUC or ANF May 4 through 8.

K. GENERAL PLANS FOR NEXT WEEK

Construction on Segments 1, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B and 5C will continue. Directional drilling activities will begin on Segment 4B.

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