CONSTRUCTION MONITORING
Segment 1 Construction: Segment 1 runs from the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley at Emidio, through the Tejon Pass, to the northern boundary of the ANF in Los Angeles County. Construction of Segment 1 commenced on November 5, 1997. Primary activities during the month of January are presented in Table 1. Table 2 presents the non-compliance events that occurred on Segment 1 during January.
During January, mainline construction of Segment 1 was completed, with the exception of remaining right-of-way restoration/revegetation and cleanup. The final weld for the Pacific Pipeline mainline construction project was successfully completed on January 19 at the tie-in to Emidio Pump Station. The pipe was successfully hydrotested from the California Aqueduct (12.22) to Grapevine Pump Station (EMP 15.57), from Grapevine Pump Station to the Warbler Skip (EMP 21.48), and from the Warbler Skip to the Cuddy Creek Tributary (EMP 25.47). A pipe vent was installed at Copco Road to vent oxygen and nitrogen during the filling of the line with crude oil.
Final commissioning of the Emidio Pump Station (EMP 0.00) and Grapevine Pump Station (EMP 15.57) was completed during January.
Table 1. Construction Activities for Segment 11
Activity |
Milepost (approximate) |
| Conduit/Backfill | 21.48 to 21.60 |
| Emidio Pump Station - Complete | 0.00 |
| Bore (Highway 166) - Complete | 1.18 |
| Bore (Aqueduct Access Road B) - Complete | 6.00 |
| Bore (Stream Crossing #4) - Complete | 9.03 |
| Bore (Tecuya Creek/I-5) - Complete | 9.88 |
| Bore (Wheeler Ridge Road) - Complete | 10.63 |
| Block Valve (North side California Aqueduct) - Complete | 12.02 |
| Bore (California Aqueduct) - Complete | 12.22 |
| Bore (I-5 crossing @ Tejon Ranch) - Complete | 13.33 |
| Bore (I-5/Grapevine) - Complete | 14.62 |
| Bore (Stream Crossing #9) - Complete | 15.35 |
| Grapevine Pump Station - Complete | 15.57 |
| Bore (I-5 Truck Ramp) - Complete | 16.49 |
| Bore (SCE Tower) - Complete | 20.28 |
| Bore (I-5, north of Lebec Road overpass) - Complete | 20.79 |
| Bore (Lebec Road, south of overpass) - Complete | 21.20 |
| Bore (Lebec Road, Specimen Tree #2) - Complete | 24.82 |
| Directional Drill (Peace Valley & Lebec Roads, Cuddy Creek) - Complete | 25.15 to 25.52 |
| Bore (Cuddy Creek Tributary) - Complete | 25.47 |
| Check Valve (Peace Valley Road, Cuddy Creek) - Complete | 25.92 |
| Bore (Stream Crossing #20) - Complete | 27.43 |
| Bore (Stream Crossing #21) - Complete | 27.81 |
| Bore (Stream Crossing #23) - Complete | 28.10 |
| Block Valve (Gorman) - Complete | 28.33 |
| Directional Drill (Gorman Slide) - Complete | 28.68 to 29.68 |
| Block Valve (San Andreas) - Complete | 30.43 |
| Bore (Stream Crossing #29) - Complete | 32.38 |
| Bore (Stream Crossing #30) - Complete | 32.71 |
| Block Valve (Copco Road) - Complete | 32.81 |
1. Construction progress from January 4 through January 31.
Table 2. Non-Compliance Events for Segment 11
Mitigation Measure/PC |
Description/ Non-Compliance Level |
First Observed |
Corrected |
Status |
B-AQ-1.8: Abide by Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. |
Spill and leaks at Frazier Park Yard were not excavated and properly disposed of - Level 2. |
1/7/99 |
1/7/99 |
Acceptable |
A-2.1 and C-3.3: Construction activity to remain within the approved right-of-way and at least 50 feet from historic sites. |
Equipment parking and driving outside right-of-way and adjacent to historic buildings - Level 3. |
1/12/99 |
1/12/99 |
Acceptable |
Segment 2A/C (ANF) Construction: Construction within the ANF (Segment 2A) began on June 27, 1997 and was completed to Templin Highway on November 9, 1997, with the exception of some erosion repair, revegetation, valve, and conduit requirements. This follow-up work commenced in June 1998 and was completed on October 15, 1998. Construction of Segment 2C, Templin Highway to Castaic (several miles south of the southern ANF boundary) commenced on June 22, 1998; portions of Segment 2C also traverse private lands. With the exception of revegetation, Segment 2C was completed, including the Whitaker Pressure Relief Station, during the third week of November 1998; revegetation was completed on December 23, 1998.
1. Non-compliance reports issued from January 4 through January 31.
Segment 2B (Non-ANF) Construction: Segment 2B runs from Castaic to Sylmar, paralleling I-5. Construction of Segment 2B commenced on November 6, 1997. Table 3 presents the non-compliance events occurred on Segment 2B during January. During January, mainline construction of Segment 2B was completed, including fiber optic cable installation, right-of-way cleanup, and roadway repaving.
Table 3. Non-Compliance Events for Segment 2B1
Mitigation Measure/PC |
Description/ Non-Compliance Level |
First Observed |
Corrected |
Status |
| T-5: Abide by Traffic Control Plan/permits. | Construction activities continued beyond permitted time limit - Level 1. | 1/6/99 |
1/7/99 |
Acceptable |
Segment 3 Construction: Segment 3 runs from Sylmar to Dodger Stadium, primarily within MTA right-of-way. Construction within the City of San Fernando, between Wolfskill and Jessie Streets (approximately 190 feet), began on September 30, 1997, and was completed on October 7, 1997. Construction of the remaining portions of Segment 3 commenced on October 28. 1997. On February 5, 1998, a mini-crew began work on Segment 3 in the vicinity of Los Feliz (referred to as "Los Feliz" crew). This crew worked primarily at the StorItAll facility and the Glendale Boulevard bore which were completed during April 1998. In April 1998, Segment 3 construction was divided into two spreads (Segment 3A which runs from San Fernando to south of Taylor Yard, and Segment 3B which runs from Taylor Yard to Alameda Street). Mainline construction of Segment 3A was completed in December 1998, with the exception of remaining right-of-way cleanup, fiber optic splicing, and erosion control which were conducted during January 1999. Segment 3B was completed the first week of November 1998, with the exception of hydrotesting which was completed in December 1998. A Segment 3C crew (San Fernando north to Sylmar) was added the second week of September 1998. Construction along Segment 3C was completed in January 1999. No non-compliance events occurred on Segment 3 during January.
- 1. Non-compliance reports issued from January 4 through January 31.
Segment 4 Construction: Segment 4 was constructed by two separate crews. Construction of Segment 4A, from downtown Los Angeles to Watts Junction, began on October 20, 1997, and was conducted from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday night through Friday night, to minimize traffic impacts. A Segment 4A-day crew was added the end of June through August, 1998. Segment 4A was completed on October 31, 1998. Mainline construction along Segment 4B (daytime), from Watts Junction to the Chevron El Segundo Refinery, commenced on October 23, 1997 and was completed on November 23, 1998. Construction of the Lynwood and El Segundo Stations, both located on Segment 4B, was completed during January 1999. No non-compliance events occurred on Segment 4 during January.
Segment 5 Construction: This segment involved three phases of construction: 1) Construction of Segment 5A (Dominguez Channel to Sepulveda Blvd. - MP 116.21 to 116.75) has been completed, 2) construction of Segment 5B (along Alameda Street south of Sepulveda Blvd. and south along Henry Ford to Anaheim Street - MP 116.75 to 118.83) was completed during September 1997, and 3) mainline construction of Segment 5C (remainder of Segment 5 - MP 107.95 to 116.21) commenced on August 29, 1997 and was completed on December 11,1998 with the exception of the Edison Pipeline Terminal Company and Huntway Refinery tie-ins (in accordance with approved Variance Requests #101 and 109, respectively).
During January 1999, construction of the Wilmington Station was completed. The bore for tie-in to Edison was completed and the pipe was pushed through. Work was also conducted at the valve and vault for the Edison tie-in. At Huntway, trenching for the tie-in commenced. Unmarked lines were encountered during trenching and potholing. No non-compliance events occurred on Segment 5 during January.
VARIANCES
During January, no variances were approved/denied:
CONSTRUCTION YARDS/STAGING AREAS
During January, no construction yards/staging areas were approved/denied:
COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION
PPSI’s general plans and reports have been submitted and approved by the CPUC and ANF. With pipeline operations projected by PPSI to start February 1999, numerous submittals for pre-operation compliance mitigation measures were reviewed and approved during January, including the following:
- • Mitigation Measure SS-6.3: Valve inspection program.
- • Mitigation Measure SS-7: Internal corrosion procedure.
- • Mitigation Measure SS-13: Preparation of an Oil Spill Contingency Plan.
- • Mitigation Measure SS-14: Distribution of Oil Spill Contingency Plan.
- • Mitigation Measures SS-17/SS-53**: Full Scale Response Drill
- • Mitigation Measures SS-18/SS-27**/SS-28**: SCADA System
- • Mitigation Measure SS-20: Regional response capabilities.
- • Mitigation Measure SS-22: Fire Protection Plan for Operations
- • Mitigation Measures SS-33**: Station inspection/maintenance procedures.
- • Mitigation Measures SS-40**/SS-51**: Preparation of a Hazard and Operability Study
- • Mitigation Measure SS-45**: Cathodic Protection System.
- • Mitigation Measure SS-48**: Hydrostatic Testing
- • Mitigation Measure B-W-11: Financial Responsibility
- • Mitigation Measure ML-4: Improvement of Minority/Low Income Neighborhoods.
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
Table 4 presents the current construction schedule for Pacific Pipeline.
Table 4. Construction Segment Schedule
Segment |
Original Construction Schedule |
Actual Construction Start Date |
Construction Completion Date |
| Segment 1 | July 1, 1997 |
Under construction since November 5, 1997 |
Completed January 19, 19991 |
| Segment 2A2 | June 2, 1997 |
Erosion repairs, valve & conduit completion, & revegetation underway since June 18, 1998 |
Completed October 15, 1998 |
| Segment 2B | Mid-August, 1997 |
Under construction since November 6, 1997 |
Completed Week of January 4, 1999 |
| Segment 2C | Originally scheduled for completion as part of Segment 2A |
Under construction since June 22, 1998 |
Completed December 23, 1998 |
| Segment 3 | July 1, 1997 |
Under construction since September 30, 1997 |
December 4, 19981 |
| Segment 4A | July 1, 1997 |
Under construction since October 20, 1997 |
Completed October 31, 1998 |
| Segment 4B | August 25, 1997 |
Under construction since October 23, 1997 |
Completed November 23, 1998 |
| Segment 5 | July 1, 1997 |
Under construction since July 14, 1997 |
Completed December 11, 19983 |
| Emidio Pump Station | October 1997 |
Under construction since June 11, 1998 |
Completed January 1999 |
| Grapevine Pump Station | Under construction since June 29, 1998 |
Completed January 1999 |
|
| Whitaker Pressure Relief Station | Under construction since first week of September 1998 |
Completed Week of November 2, 1998 |
|
| Lynwood Station | Under construction since September 12, 1998 |
Completed January 1999 |
|
| El Segundo Station | Under construction since September 28, 1998 |
Completed January 1999 |
|
| Wilmington Station | October 1998 |
Completed January 1999 |
|
| Ultramar | October 1998 |
Per PPSI, station not to be constructed. |
- 1. Subject to completion of remaining right-of-way restoration/revegetation and cleanup.
- 2. Initial construction completed from June 27 through November 9, 1997.
PUBLIC ACCESS PROGRAM
- Subject to completion of the Edison Pipeline Terminal Company and Huntway Refinery tie-ins.
• Due to the lack of public interest in visiting the MMCRP Walk-In Sites (that was in operation from July 1997 through February 1998), our Student Interns no longer staff the Valley Family Center site in San Fernando, and the Parents of Watts site in Watts on a scheduled basis. However, project documents and PPSI computers remain at the sites for public use, and MMCRP Student Interns available on an as-needed basis (i.e., by appointment). The project information hotline and project newsletter, provide information on how to make an appointment for the Walk-In Sites
• During January, no members of the public made appointments to visit the MMCRP Walk-In sites in San Fernando and Watts.
• The hotline message and project web site continue to be updated as the project progresses. During January, one message were left on the hotline, and the web site received __ hits.
Environmental Justice:
As of January, PPSI is in compliance with all construction-related aspects of the mitigation measures applicable to minority populations and low-income populations. These measures include: ML-1 (Community Outreach and Communications Program), ML-2 (Community Partnership Program), ML-3 (Local Community and MBE Hiring Program), and ML-6 (implementation of the BIMP).