WEEKLY REPORT (September 14 through 20, 1998)
| TO: Andrew Barnsdale, CPUC/Rich Borden, ANF |
| FROM: Hamid Rastegar/Kris Thorne |
| RE: PPSI: Week 65 Report; September 14 through 20, 1998 |
| DATE: September 30, 1998 |
A. INTRODUCTION
Construction continued on Segment 1 (Milepost [MP] 0 to 33), Segment 2A (MP 33 to 50), Segment 2B (MP 56 to 73), Segment 2C (MP 50 to 56), Segments 3A, 3B, and 3C (MP 73 to 99), Segment 4A (MP 99 to 108), and Segment 4B (El Segundo MP 0 to 11). The only remaining work on Segment 5 (MP 108 to 118) is a directional drill that is expected to begin near the end of September.
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 ten 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 September 14 through 20, 1998 included:
- Segment 1-North Activities:
- Activity Milepost (approximate)
- Pot-hole 3.08 to 3.06
- Coating 5.90 to 4.94
- Trenching 4.29 to 3.06
- Conduit 5.90 to 5.07
- Lower-In 5.51 to 4.65
- Backfill 5.90 to 5.07
- Segment 1-Tejon Bench:
- Activity Milepost (approximate)
- Pot-hole 17.29 to 17.32; 17.72 to 17.64
- Coating 18.93 to 18.80; 19.35 to 19.22
- Clearing 18.16 to 17.55
- Conduit 19.35 to 19.28
- Trenching 18.89 to 18.73
- Backfill 19.35 to 19.28
- Lower-In 19.28 to 18.80; 20.43 to 20.24
Segment 1 Comments
No non-compliance events occurred. Three separate crews are working on Segment 1. The horizontal directional drill at Cuddy Creek (EMP 25.52 to 25.15) continues to have problems that slow progress.
Work continues at the north end of the Tejon wetland (EMP 20.38 to 20.36). There was no progress at the bore Wheeler Ridge Road (EMP 10.61). Fiber optic conduit was installed along the sewer line road (EMP 29.24 to 28.63). Trenching is moving along California Aqueduct Access Road B.
At Emidio Pump Station (EMP 0.0), electrical work continued while walls (and insulation) for the office building were installed. At Grapevine Pump Station (EMP 15.51 to 15.57) foundation forms were completed and cement pouring began.
No project memos were issued this week.
Segment 1 Schedule for Next Week:
Continue general construction activities for the mainline crews and the station crews.
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. Although general construction was completed in this segment last year, a number of supplemental activities began in June to repair damage to ANF roads and the pipeline ROW caused by winter rains. Segment 2A EM, Lynn Stafford, has been on-site during construction. PPSI has one craft inspectors and one environmental inspector inspecting the work of approximately 25 contractor employees.
Construction progress September 14 through 18, 1998, included erosion control repairs, electrical work at valve sites, and running of the sizing plate through the northern section of Segment 2A. No non-compliance events occurred and no project memos were issued. Electrical work, checking pipe installation and hydrotesting are planned for next week.
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 Huntley, has been on-site during construction. PPSI has one craft inspectors and one part-time environmental inspector inspecting the work of approximately 10 contractor employees. Construction progress September 14 through 18, 1998 included:
- Segment 2B Activities:
- Activity Milepost (approximate)
- Pot-hole 73.80 (complete)
- Conduit 71.71 (no progress)
- Trench 71.80 (no progress)
- Backfill 71.71 (no progress)
- Lower-In 71.71 (no progress)
- Paving 71.71 (no progress)
- Coating 71.71 (no progress)
Segment 2B Comments:
No non-compliance events occurred. Crews worked to tie-in pipe at the Feedmill Road (EMP 63.98) bore.
Project memos were issued this week to remind PPSI that approved refueling sites need to be marked, and that silt needs to remain on the project ROW and not be washed into unprotected storm drains.
Segment 2B Schedule for Next Week:
Construction on Segment 2B is expected to be suspended until Segment 2C is completed.
E. SEGMENT 2C CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
This segment is primarily in open lands and roadway right-of-ways from Templin Highway to Castaic. Segment 2C EM, Lynn Stafford, has been on-site during construction. PPSI has three craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, and one Native American monitor inspecting the work of approximately 50 contractor employees. Construction progress September 14 through 20, 1998 included:
- Segment 2C Activities:
- Activity Milepost (approximate)
- Trench 51.93 (complete)
- 54.79 (no progress)Coating 50.95 to 50.82 (complete), 50.82 (complete), 51.90 to 51.93 (complete), 53.40 to 53.58,
- Lower-In 50.88 to 50.82 (complete)
- Backfill/Conduit 51.30 to 50.82 (complete), 51.90 to 51.93 (complete), 52.10 to 51.98, 54.89 (no progress), 54.79 (no progress)
Segment 2C Comments:
One non-compliance event occurred. The contractor has three construction zones within Segment 2C in an attempt to complete construction on ANF lands before the October 3 deadline. Bore at I-5 (EMP 53.51) was completed. Restoration crews continue to work north to south.
Work was completed on the all-weather road that will access Whitaker Station (EMP 51.42 to 51.26). Forms for the walls were built and concrete poured. Work began on the electrical housings.
Project memos were issued this week to remind PPSI that all areas disturbed by construction activities require revegetation and that vehicles and equipment should remain within approved project areas, flaggers shall be used if equipment block traffic lanes, and roadways need to be kept clean.
Non-Compliance Event for Segment 2C
Mitigation Measure/PC Description/Non-compliance Level
First Observed
Corrected
Status
SS-2.2 - Hand excavate when within 24-inches of marked utilities. Track hoe hit marked crude oil pipeline - Level 3 9/18/98
9/18/98
Acceptable
Segment 2C Schedule for Next Week:
Crews to work on tieing-in sections of right-of-way on ANF lands. Continue foundation and electrical work at Whitaker Station.
F. SEGMENT 3A CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
This segment is within MTA rail right-of-way from San Fernando to Taylor Yard in Los Angeles. Segment 3 EM, Brooke Langle, has been on-site during construction. On Segment 3A, PPSI has eight craft inspectors, one part-time environmental inspector, one Native American monitors, and one contaminated soils inspector inspecting the work of approximately 40 contractor employees. Construction progress from September 14 through 18, 1998 included:
- Segment 3A Activities:
- Activity Milepost (approximate)
- Pot-hole 90.43 (complete)
- Coating 89.96 to 90.43; 93.01 to 93.12
- Trench 90.37 to 90.43; 93.01 to 93.15
- Conduit 89.86 to 90.43
- Lower-In 90.22 to 90.43; 93.01 to 93.15
- Backfill 89.86 to 90.43
Segment 3A Comments:
No non-compliance events occurred. Crews completed work to Grandview Street (EMP 90.42). Skip at Sonora Avenue (EMP 89.97) was completed. Construction followed the Costco parking lot to the Los Feliz bridge crossing (EMP 93.15). Excavation for the bore pit at Van Nuys Blvd began.
No project memos were issued this week.
Segment 3A Schedule for Next Week:
Complete general mainline construction activities and then concentrate on skipped sites, beginning with the Costco/Los Feliz Blvd crossing.
G. SEGMENT 3B CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
This segment is within MTA rail right-of-way in restricted areas of Taylor, Midway and Cornfield yards. Segment 3 EM, Brooke Langle, has been on-site during construction. On Segment 3B, PPSI has one craft inspector inspecting the work of approximately six contractor employees.
Construction progress from September 14 through 20, 1998 included pouring concrete and removing forms at the MTA maintenance facility on September 19 and completing the bore at EMP 97.10. One non-compliance event occurred. No project memos were issued this week. Plans for next week include continuing the concrete and asphalt work at the MTA maintenance facility.
Non-Compliance Event for Segment 3B
Mitigation Measure/PC Description/Non-compliance Level
First Observed
Corrected
Status
B-AQ-1.8 Abide by Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Drips and spills not cleaned up in area adjacent to Los Angeles River - Level 1 9/15/98
9/17/98
Acceptable
H. SEGMENT 3C CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
This segment is within MTA rail right-of-way from Sylmar to San Fernando in Los Angles. Segment 3 EM, Brooke Langle, has been on-site during construction. On Segment 3C, PPSI has two craft inspectors, one part-time environmental inspector, one Native American monitor, and one contaminated soils inspector inspecting the work of approximately 10 contractor employees. Construction progress from September 14 through 18, 1998 included:
- Segment 3C Activities:
- Activity Milepost (approximate)
- Pot-hole 76.80 to 75.41
- Coating 77.18 to 77.15
- Trench 76.97 to 76.40
- Lower-In 77.18 to 77.15
Segment 3C Comments:
No non-compliance events occurred. Crews continued to pot-hole and clear the remaining 3.5 miles of ROW from Hubbard Street and north, including oleander removal. Block valve was set at EMP 76.97.
No project memos were issued this week.
Segment 3C Schedule for Next Week:
Backfill and conduit construction crews, working south to north, are predicted to begin next week.
I. SEGMENT 4A-NIGHT CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
This segment involves nighttime construction (7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) in railroad and roadway right-of-ways through mostly industrial areas from downtown Los Angeles to Compton. Segment 4A-Night EM, Christopher Meyer, has been on-site during construction. PPSI has three craft inspectors, one part-time environmental inspector, one Native American monitor, and one contamination inspector inspecting the work of approximately 35 contractor employees. Construction progress from September 14 through 18, 1998 included:
- Segment 4A-Night, South Activities:
- Activity Milepost (approximate)
- Lower-In 106.39 to 106.45
- Conduit 106.39 to 106.45
- Coating 106.39 to 106.45
- Backfill 106.39 to 106.45
- Segment 4A-Night, North Activities:
- Activity Milepost (approximate)
- Pot-hole 98.48 (complete)
- Coating 99.02 to 98.95
- Trench 98.58 to 98.50
- Conduit 99.06 to 98.98
- Lower-In 98.94 to 98.90
- Backfill 99.06 to 98.98
Segment 4A-Night Comments:
No non-compliance events occurred. Contractor has crews at both north and south ends of the segment. An archaeological specialist and the Native American monitor are monitoring the removal of hand-hewn granite blocks. The special crossing at College Street began. Pipe is being laid south of Commercial Street. Unstable trench south of Elmyra Street has slowed construction progress. An archaeological specialist representing the Lead Agencies inspected construction on September 17, 1998.
No project memos were issued this week.
Segment 4A-Night Schedule for Next Week:
Crossing at College Avenue is expected to continue for the next week. Final construction activities are expected to be completed on the southern portion of this segment next week.
J. 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 50 contractor employees. Construction progress from September 14 through 19, 1998 included:
- Segment 4B Activities:
- Activity El Segundo Milepost (approx)
- Bore 1.83 (Central Av) - continue
- Bore 1.88 (Compton Creek) - continue
- Bore 1.23 (109th St) - complete
- Bore 1.68 (Slater Av) - continue
- Bore 1.40 (110th St) - continue
- Bore 1.10 (108th St) - continue
- Bore 6.46 (Dominguez Channel) - continue
- Bore 5.40 (Western Av)
Segment 4B Comments:
No non-compliance events occurred. Trenching continued west of 108th Street (ESMP 1.19). Backfill was working on both sides of Central Avenue (ESMP 1.87 and 1.85). Crews also worked on the vault at Central and Lanzit. Installation of fiber optic cable occurred at the I-405 overcrossing. Trenching at Alameda Street and Fernwood Street (ESMP 0.04) continued during the week.
Preparatory work began for construction of the Lynwood Station. Pipe was delivered on 14 September 1998. Excavation of the bore pit was started. Crews also began to prepare clean-up the site of the El Segundo station (ESMP 10.78).
No memos were issued this week.
Segment 4B Schedule for Next Week:
Continue bore of Dominguez Channel and crossing at Fernwood. Begin work at Lynwood and El Segundo stations.
K. 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 is complete on Segments 5A and 5B. Work has been completed on Segment 5C, except for the directional drill of Auto Drive South which is expected to begin after the completion of the Cuddy Creek directional drill on Segment 1.
L. VARIANCES
The following variance was approved by CPUC or ANF September 14 through 18, 1998.
Variance # |
Description |
Segment(s) Variance Applies |
Agency Decision |
116B |
Sunday work on from Copco Road south to Templin Highway, Angeles National Forest | 2A |
Approved |
M. EXTRA WORK SPACE
No extra work space/equipment storage areas were approved by CPUC or ANF September 14 through 18, 1998.
N. GENERAL PLANS FOR NEXT WEEK
Construction on Segments 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A (night shift), and 4B and Emidio, Grapevine and Whitaker, Lynwood and El Segundo stations to continue.