A. INTRODUCTION

Construction continued on Segment 5 (Milepost [MP] 108 to 118). Construction is complete on Segments 1 (MP 0 to 33), 2A (MP 33 to 50), 2B (MP 56 to 73), 2C (MP 50 to 56), 3A (MP 73 to 82), 3B (MP 90 to 99), Segment 3C (MP 82 to 90), 4A (MP 99 to 108), and 4B (El Segundo MP 0 to 11). Construction is also complete at Emidio, Grapevine, Whitaker, Lynwood, Wilmington and El Segundo stations.

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 occurred through agricultural fields, along roads and across very steep slopes. Segment 1 Environmental Monitors (EM), Brooke Langle and Kris Thorne, have been on-site. PPSI has four craft inspectors, one environmental inspector, and one Native American monitor inspecting the work of approximately 25 contractor employees.

Construction progress from January 25 through 29, 1999 included: No activities occurred on January 25 or 26 due to rain and snow. The surplus pipe was successfully hydrotested and dewatered. Revegetation and restoration began on Tejon Bench, including replacement of a damaged water line. General cleanup and final backfill operations continued. Plans for next week include restoration and revegetation, and line fill.

No non-compliance events occurred. No project memos were issued this week.

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. General construction has been completed on this segment, including supplemental activities such as road repair, revegetation, completion of valve installation, installation of fiber optic cable, and hydrotesting.

D. SEGMENT 2B CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment is primarily in open lands and roadway right-of-ways from Castaic to Sylmar. General construction has been completed on this segment, including installation of fiber optic cable, clean-up operations, and repaving of roadways.

E. SEGMENT 2C CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment is primarily in open lands and roadway right-of-ways from Templin Highway to Castaic. General construction has been completed on this segment, including revegetation, erosion control, installation of fiber optic cable, and hydrotesting.

F. SEGMENT 3A CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment is within MTA rail right-of-way from San Fernando to Taylor Yard in Los Angeles. General construction has been completed on this segment, including installation of fiber optic cable and hydrotesting. Crews continue to work on clean-up operations, fiber optic splicing, and erosion control

G. SEGMENT 3B CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment was within MTA rail right-of-way in restricted areas of Taylor, Midway and Cornfield yards. General construction has been completed on this segment, including installation of fiber optic cable, bridge work, and repair of concrete paving in maintenance facility.

H. SEGMENT 3C CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment is within MTA rail right-of-way from Sylmar to San Fernando in Los Angeles. General construction has been completed on this segment, including hydrotest.

I. SEGMENT 4A-NIGHT CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment involved 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. General construction has been completed on this segment, including hydrotest.

J. SEGMENT 4B CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

This segment is in railroad and roadway right-of-ways through mostly industrial areas from Watts Junction to El Segundo Refinery area. General construction has been completed on this segment, including hydrotest and clean-up.

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. Segment 5C EMs, Chris Huntley and Kris Thorne, have been on-site during construction. Work has been completed on Segment 5C, except at the Edison tie-in, and the Huntway refinery tie-in.

Construction progress from January 25 through 29, 1999: No construction activities occurred on January 25 or 26 due to rain. At the Edison site, the vault was centered in the bore pit. Modification work continued on the top of the vault box. Backfill of imported dry soil occurred at the bore pit. At the Huntway site, unmarked lines were encountered during trenching and potholing. The boring machine was placed in preparation for the Huntway bore. The site of the future receiving pit for the Huntway bore was potholed. Crews welded pipe to complete the tie-in for the 16 inch line. Plans for next week include continuing to modify the vault at Edison and preparing the receiving pit for the bore at Huntway.

No non-compliance events occurred. One project memo was issued this week to remind PPSI that hand tools shall be utilized within 24 inches of underground utilities.

L. VARIANCES

No variances were approved by CPUC or ANF from January 25 through 31, 1999.

M. EXTRA WORK SPACE

No extra work spaces/equipment storage areas were approved by CPUC or ANF from January 25 through 31, 1999.

N. GENERAL PLANS FOR NEXT WEEK