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Document TitleNon-Conformance Report Summary and Analysis
MatterMeridian Infrastructure Partners LLC v. Northgate Fiber Americas Inc.
CourtSupreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, Commercial Division
Index Number654321/2024
Assigned JusticeHon. Eleanor M. Ricci
C&H Matter Number1022-00005
Prepared ByYuki Nakamura, Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Date PreparedJanuary 2025
ClassificationAttorney Work Product — Privileged and Confidential
PurposeCatalog and analyze all NCRs issued under the Master Construction Agreement dated March 15, 2020, between Northgate Fiber Americas Inc. (Owner) and Meridian Infrastructure Partners LLC (Contractor), to support Counterclaim III remediation cost quantification
Applicable Technical SpecificationNS-FIBER-2020
Industry Standards ReferencedANSI/TIA-568, BICSI Guidelines
ContractMaster Construction Agreement (MCA), executed March 15, 2020
Contract Price$1,200,000,000
Total Route Miles in Scope18,500
Route Miles Completed at Termination9,140 (49.4%)
Total NCRs Issued287
Critical NCRs43
Non-Critical NCRs244
Estimated Total Remediation Cost$18,291,000
Critical NCR Avg. Remediation Cost$275,000
Non-Critical NCR Avg. Remediation Cost$26,500
Critical NCR Total Remediation Cost$11,825,000
Non-Critical NCR Total Remediation Cost$6,466,000
Phase 1 NCRs18
Phase 2 NCRs257 (including 12 additional critical NCRs issued February 2024)
Phase 3 NCRs12
Termination DateApril 1, 2024
Replacement ContractorCrestline Construction Group Inc.
Total Counterclaims (I + II + III)$149,000,000
Counterclaim III (Remediation Costs)$18,300,000 (rounded from $18,291,000)

[sheet: NCR Detail Log]

NCR NumberDate IssuedPhaseMilestoneStateRoute Segment / Location DescriptionDefect TypeSeverity ClassificationDescription of Non-ConformanceMCA Section ViolatedNS-FIBER-2020 Spec ReferenceIssued ByMeridian Responsible SupervisorCure StatusCure DeadlineDate CuredDays to Cure / Days OutstandingEstimated Remediation Cost ($)Remediation Cost BasisSupporting Document Bates Number(s)Notes / Cross-References
NCR-00012020-06-151MS-1NYNYC Metro — Segment 1A-04, 3rd Ave conduit runMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-CriticalFiber cable labeling at splice points did not conform to NS-FIBER-2020 § 4.7 labeling protocol; 14 labels missing or illegible§ 12.4§ 4.7T. Moretti (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2020-07-152020-07-02178500Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0024891Minor labeling issue; cured within deadline
NCR-00022020-07-221MS-1NYNYC Metro — Segment 1A-07, Lexington Ave conduitMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical12 splice point labels missing identification codes per NS-FIBER-2020 § 4.7§ 12.4§ 4.7T. Moretti (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2020-08-222020-08-10197500Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0028334Labeling corrected within deadline
NCR-00032020-09-101MS-1NYNYC Metro — Segment 1B-02, Park Ave SouthInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical3 splice enclosures not sealed to specification; torque values below NS-FIBER-2020 § 4.2 minimum§ 12.4§ 4.2T. Moretti (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2020-10-102020-09-281832000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0031205Enclosures re-sealed and verified
NCR-00042020-11-051MS-1NYNYC Metro — Segment 1C-01, FDR Drive crossingInsufficient Meridian Solutions LoopNon-CriticalMeridian Solutions loop at splice point measured 8 ft vs. 15 ft minimum per NS-FIBER-2020 § 4.5§ 12.4§ 4.5T. Moretti (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2020-12-052020-11-221730000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0035612Additional Meridian Solutions pulled and stored properly
NCR-00052021-01-121MS-2NYNYC Metro — Segment 2A-01, Harlem conduit runMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical18 labels missing at vault access points§ 12.4§ 4.7R. Chen (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2021-02-122021-01-30189000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0041223Labels replaced; QA verified
NCR-00062021-02-081MS-2NYNYC Metro — Segment 2A-05, Washington Heights lateralCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius of 2 inches measured at 3 pull points vs. 4-inch minimum per NS-FIBER-2020 § 2.6§ 12.4§ 2.6R. Chen (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2021-03-082021-02-251722000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0044518Cable re-routed at pull points
NCR-00072021-02-281MS-2NJNorthern NJ — Segment 2B-01, Fort Lee approachInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical2 splice enclosures with improper gasket installation§ 12.4§ 4.2T. Moretti (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2021-03-282021-03-151518000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0047892Gaskets replaced and torqued to spec
NCR-00082021-03-151MS-2NJNorthern NJ — Segment 2B-03, Palisades corridorGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalGround bonding conductor not connected at 2 cabinet locations per NS-FIBER-2020 § 7.1§ 12.4§ 7.1T. Moretti (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2021-04-152021-04-021828000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0050334Grounding conductors installed and tested
NCR-00092021-04-221MS-2NJNorthern NJ — Segment 2B-06, Hackensack lateralMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical10 fiber identification labels incorrect color coding§ 12.4§ 4.7R. Chen (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2021-05-222021-05-08167000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0053901Labels corrected
NCR-00102021-05-101MS-3NJCentral NJ — Segment 3A-01, Route 1 corridorImproper Conduit DepthNon-CriticalConduit at 30 inches depth vs. 36-inch minimum at 2 roadway crossings; 180 LF affected§ 12.4§ 5.1J. Holloway (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2021-06-102021-06-052635000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0057123Conduit re-installed at proper depth
NCR-00112021-05-281MS-3NJCentral NJ — Segment 3A-04, Edison lateralCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalMinimum bend radius violated at 2 entrance points to splice vaults§ 12.4§ 2.6J. Holloway (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2021-06-282021-06-182118000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0059887Cable re-routed with proper radius maintained
NCR-00122021-06-151MS-3NJCentral NJ — Segment 3A-07, New Brunswick crossingInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical4 enclosures with incomplete seal per NS-FIBER-2020 § 4.2§ 12.4§ 4.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Partially Cured2021-07-154528000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-00624452 of 4 enclosures corrected; remaining 2 still deficient
NCR-00132021-06-301MS-3NJCentral NJ — Segment 3B-02, Trenton approachMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical8 cable identification tags missing at pull boxes§ 12.4§ 4.7J. Holloway (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2021-07-302021-07-12126500Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0064890Labels installed
NCR-00142021-07-081MS-3NJCentral NJ — Segment 3B-05, Princeton corridorGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalGrounding electrode conductor undersized at 1 cabinet location§ 12.4§ 7.1J. Holloway (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2021-08-082021-07-282015000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0067234Conductor replaced with correct gauge
NCR-00152021-07-201MS-3NJCentral NJ — Segment 3B-08, Route 206 crossingInsufficient Meridian Solutions LoopNon-CriticalMeridian Solutions loop at 2 splice locations measured 10 ft vs. 15 ft minimum§ 12.4§ 4.5J. Holloway (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2021-08-202021-08-051624000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0069812Additional Meridian Solutions added at both locations
NCR-00162021-08-051MS-4NJSouthern NJ — Segment 4A-02, Camden corridorMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical6 fiber count labels incorrect at distribution points§ 12.4§ 4.7J. Holloway (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2021-09-052021-08-22175500Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0072456Labels corrected
NCR-00172021-08-251MS-4NJSouthern NJ — Segment 4A-06, Cherry Hill lateralInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical1 splice enclosure gasket not properly seated§ 12.4§ 4.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2021-09-252021-09-101612000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0075123Gasket replaced and verified
NCR-00182021-09-151MS-4NJSouthern NJ — Segment 4B-01, Vineland crossingCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violation at 1 underground-to-aerial transition point§ 12.4§ 2.6J. Holloway (NFA QA)D. Pham (MIP)Cured2021-10-152021-10-011618500Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0077890Transition re-configured with proper bend radius
NCR-00192021-11-082MS-5CTHartford Metro — Segment 5B-12, I-84 corridorSplice Loss Exceeding SpecCriticalMeasured splice loss of 0.42 dB at 6 fusion splice points exceeded NS-FIBER-2020 § 3.2 maximum of 0.10 dB; OTDR test results documented§ 12.4§ 3.2R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2021-12-08448+310000Third-party quote from remediation contractorNFA-DOC-0112344Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1 (Jan 18, 2024)
NCR-00202021-11-222MS-5CTHartford Metro — Segment 5A-03, I-91 corridorImproper Conduit DepthNon-CriticalConduit at 32 inches in non-roadway area vs. 36-inch spec; 300 LF affected§ 12.4§ 5.1R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2021-12-222021-12-152322000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0114567Conduit depth corrected
NCR-00212021-12-032MS-5CTHartford Metro — Segment 5A-06, New Britain lateralMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical20 labels missing at junction points§ 12.4§ 4.7R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-01-032021-12-20179500Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0116234Labels installed and verified
NCR-00222021-12-152MS-5CTNew Haven — Segment 5B-02, Route 34 corridorInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical5 enclosures with improper seal torque values§ 12.4§ 4.2R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-01-152022-01-082425000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0118901All 5 enclosures re-sealed
NCR-00232022-01-052MS-5CTNew Haven — Segment 5B-05, I-95 crossingCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violation at 4 transition points in aerial-to-underground section§ 12.4§ 2.6R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-02-052022-01-282328000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0121345Cable re-routed at all 4 points
NCR-00242022-01-182MS-5CTBridgeport — Segment 5C-01, Route 8 corridorSplice Loss Exceeding SpecCriticalSplice loss of 0.35 dB at 4 fusion splice points vs. 0.10 dB max§ 12.4§ 3.2R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-02-18420+285000Third-party quoteNFA-DOC-0123678Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1
NCR-00252022-01-282MS-5CTBridgeport — Segment 5C-04, Stratford lateralFiber DamageNon-Critical3 fibers damaged during pulling operation in 600-ft section§ 12.4§ 2.4R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-02-282022-02-182135000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0125890Damaged section replaced
NCR-00262022-02-102MS-5CTStamford — Segment 5D-02, I-95 corridorGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalGround rod resistance exceeding 25 ohms at 2 locations vs. 5-ohm max§ 12.4§ 7.1R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Partially Cured2022-03-109042000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-01282341 of 2 locations corrected
NCR-00272022-02-222MS-5CTStamford — Segment 5D-05, Greenwich approachImproper Conduit DepthCriticalConduit at 20 inches in highway ROW vs. 36-inch minimum; 800 LF affected§ 12.4§ 5.1R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-03-22400+350000Third-party quote — excavation requiredNFA-DOC-0130567Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1
NCR-00282022-03-082MS-5CTDanbury — Segment 5E-01, Route 7 corridorMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical15 labels with incorrect route segment coding§ 12.4§ 4.7R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-04-082022-03-25178000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0132901Labels replaced
NCR-00292022-03-182MS-5CTDanbury — Segment 5E-04, Aldermere & Co. lateralInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical3 enclosures with missing gasket components§ 12.4§ 4.2R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-04-182022-04-051815000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0135234Gaskets replaced
NCR-00302022-03-282MS-5CTWaterbury — Segment 5F-02, I-84 West corridorCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violations at 3 vault entries§ 12.4§ 2.6R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Partially Cured2022-04-288524000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-01375672 of 3 corrected
NCR-00312022-04-052MS-5CTWaterbury — Segment 5F-05, Naugatuck lateralFiber DamageNon-Critical5 fibers with microbends detected via OTDR in 400-ft section§ 12.4§ 2.4R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-05-052022-04-282328000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0139890Section re-pulled with proper tension controls
NCR-00322022-04-122MS-5CTNorwich — Segment 5G-01, Route 2 corridorHandrail/Aerial Attachment FailureNon-Critical4 aerial attachment clamps with insufficient torque§ 12.4§ 8.3R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-05-122022-05-022018000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0142123Clamps re-torqued and verified
NCR-00332022-04-202MS-5CTNorwich — Segment 5G-04, Groton lateralInsufficient Meridian Solutions LoopNon-CriticalMeridian Solutions loops at 3 splice points below 15-ft minimum§ 12.4§ 4.5R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-05-202022-05-102021000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0144456Additional Meridian Solutions installed
NCR-00342022-04-282MS-5CTMiddletown — Segment 5H-02, Route 9 corridorSplice Loss Exceeding SpecNon-CriticalSplice loss of 0.18 dB at 2 points vs. 0.10 dB max; borderline but exceeds spec§ 12.4§ 3.2R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-05-282022-05-182045000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0146789Splices re-done; loss within spec on re-test
NCR-00352022-05-052MS-5CTMiddletown — Segment 5H-05, Durham lateralGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalGround bonding jumper missing at 1 cabinet§ 12.4§ 7.1R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-06-052022-05-221712000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0149012Jumper installed
NCR-00362022-05-122MS-5CTMeriden — Segment 5I-01, I-91 corridorImproper Conduit DepthNon-CriticalConduit at 33 inches in parking area vs. 36-inch spec; 150 LF§ 12.4§ 5.1R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Disputed2022-06-1218018000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0151345Meridian disputes applicability of 36-inch requirement in parking area
NCR-00372022-05-202MS-5CTMeriden — Segment 5I-04, Wallingford approachMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical9 labels with faded ink; illegible§ 12.4§ 4.7R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-06-202022-06-05165500Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0153678Labels replaced with weather-resistant type
NCR-00382022-05-282MS-5CTNew London — Segment 5J-02, I-95 East corridorSplice Loss Exceeding SpecCriticalSplice loss of 0.28 dB at 3 points vs. 0.10 dB max§ 12.4§ 3.2R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-06-28380+290000Third-party quoteNFA-DOC-0155901Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1
NCR-00392022-06-052MS-5CTNew London — Segment 5J-05, Mystic lateralFiber DamageNon-Critical2 fibers broken during installation; improper pulling equipment used§ 12.4§ 2.4R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-07-052022-06-252022000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0158234Fibers replaced
NCR-00402022-06-122MS-5CTTorrington — Segment 5K-01, Route 8 NorthInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical2 enclosures with cracked seal housings§ 12.4§ 4.2R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-07-122022-07-011920000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0160567Enclosure housings replaced
NCR-00412022-06-182MS-5CTTorrington — Segment 5K-04, Litchfield lateralUnauthorized Route DeviationNon-CriticalMinor deviation of 0.1 miles from approved route through private property without easement confirmation§ 12.4 / § 16.1§ 6.3R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Disputed2022-07-1817035000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0162890Meridian claims verbal approval was obtained; no written documentation
NCR-00422022-06-252MS-5CTWillimantic — Segment 5L-02, Route 6 corridorCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violation at 2 pull points in underground section§ 12.4§ 2.6R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-07-252022-07-152016000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0165123Cable re-positioned
NCR-00432022-06-302MS-5CTWillimantic — Segment 5L-05, Mansfield lateralHandrail/Aerial Attachment FailureNon-Critical3 pole attachment brackets with incorrect hardware grade§ 12.4§ 8.3R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-07-302022-07-181822000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0167456Brackets replaced with correct grade hardware
NCR-00442022-07-052MS-5CTBristol — Segment 5M-01, Route 6 WestGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalGround conductor splice not exothermic welded per spec§ 12.4§ 7.1R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Partially Cured2022-08-058218000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0169789Partial correction; 1 of 3 splices re-done
NCR-00452022-07-102MS-5CTBristol — Segment 5M-04, Plainville lateralMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical7 labels missing at aerial splice closures§ 12.4§ 4.7R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-08-102022-07-28186000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0172012Labels installed
NCR-00462022-07-152MS-5CTEnfield — Segment 5N-02, I-91 NorthImproper Conduit DepthNon-CriticalConduit at 28 inches in utility easement vs. 36-inch minimum; 250 LF§ 12.4§ 5.1R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-08-15365+32000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0174345Uncured; low priority non-critical
NCR-00472022-07-202MS-5CTEnfield — Segment 5N-05, Windsor Locks approachUnauthorized Route DeviationCriticalContractor deviated 0.3 miles from approved route without Change Order approval; installed through restricted utility corridor§ 12.4 / § 16.1§ 6.3R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-08-20360+200000Internal estimate plus utility relocation quoteNFA-DOC-0176678Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1
NCR-00482022-07-282MS-5CTVernon — Segment 5O-01, Route 83 corridorFiber DamageNon-Critical4 fibers with elevated attenuation in 800-ft section§ 12.4§ 2.4R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-08-28355+30000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0178901Uncured
NCR-00492022-08-022MS-5CTVernon — Segment 5O-04, Rockville lateralInsufficient Meridian Solutions LoopNon-CriticalMeridian Solutions loop at 1 splice point measured 6 ft vs. 15 ft minimum§ 12.4§ 4.5R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-09-02350+15000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0181234Uncured
NCR-00502022-08-082MS-5CTPutnam — Segment 5P-02, Route 44 EastInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical4 enclosures with improper UV-resistant sealant application§ 12.4§ 4.2R. Chen (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-09-08345+22000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0183567Uncured
NCR-00512022-08-152MS-6CTEastern CT — Segment 6A-01, Norwich-MA borderSplice Loss Exceeding SpecNon-CriticalSplice loss of 0.15 dB at 2 points vs. 0.10 dB max§ 12.4§ 3.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-09-152022-09-052138000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0185890Re-spliced to within spec
NCR-00522022-08-182MS-6MAWestern MA — Segment 6A-04, Lee corridorImproper Conduit DepthNon-CriticalConduit at 30 inches at 1 driveway crossing; 120 LF§ 12.4§ 5.1J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-09-182022-09-122518000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0186123Re-installed at correct depth
NCR-00532022-08-222MS-6MAWestern MA — Segment 6B-01, Pittsfield lateralMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical22 labels missing at underground vault locations§ 12.4§ 4.7J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-09-222022-09-081710500Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0188456Labels installed
NCR-00542022-08-252MS-6MAWestern MA — Segment 6B-04, North Adams approachCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violations at 5 pull points in mountainous terrain section§ 12.4§ 2.6J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Partially Cured2022-09-257532000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-01907893 of 5 corrected
NCR-00552022-08-282MS-6MAWestern MA — Segment 6B-07, Williamstown lateralInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical3 enclosures with improper waterproof sealing§ 12.4§ 4.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-09-282022-09-182118000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0193012Re-sealed
NCR-00562022-09-022MS-6MAWestern MA — Segment 6C-01, Greenfield corridorFiber DamageNon-Critical6 fibers with stress fractures in 1,000-ft section§ 12.4§ 2.4J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-10-02330+42000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0195345Uncured; cable replacement needed
NCR-00572022-09-052MS-6MAWestern MA — Segment 6C-02, Deerfield lateralGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalGround resistance exceeding spec at 1 splice cabinet§ 12.4§ 7.1J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-10-052022-09-282315000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0197678Additional ground rods installed
NCR-00582022-09-082MS-6MAWestern MA — Segment 6C-03, Springfield lateral AHandrail/Aerial Attachment FailureNon-Critical6 aerial strand clamps with corrosion-prone hardware grade§ 12.4§ 8.3J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-10-08325+35000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0197900Uncured; hardware replacement needed
NCR-00592022-09-122MS-6MAWestern MA — Segment 6C-03, Springfield lateral BSplice Loss Exceeding SpecCriticalSplice loss of 0.31 dB at 5 points vs. 0.10 dB max§ 12.4§ 3.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-10-12320+295000Third-party quoteNFA-DOC-0198200Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1
NCR-00602022-09-152MS-6MAWestern MA — Segment 6C-05, Holyoke approachUnauthorized Route DeviationNon-CriticalMinor 0.15-mile deviation; installed in different easement than planned§ 12.4 / § 16.1§ 6.3J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Disputed2022-10-1516025000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0198500Meridian claims route change was discussed at site meeting
NCR-00612022-09-182MS-6MACentral MA — Segment 6D-01, Worcester corridorImproper Conduit DepthCriticalConduit at 22 inches under state highway; 600 LF affected§ 12.4§ 5.1J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-10-18315+280000Third-party quoteNFA-DOC-0198800Critical — highway crossing requires DOT coordination for re-installation
NCR-00622022-09-222MS-6MACentral MA — Segment 6D-04, Auburn lateralMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical14 labels with incorrect distance markers§ 12.4§ 4.7J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-10-222022-10-10187500Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0199100Labels corrected
NCR-00632022-09-252MS-6MACentral MA — Segment 6D-07, Shrewsbury approachCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violation at 3 manhole entries§ 12.4§ 2.6J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-10-25305+24000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0199400Uncured
NCR-00642022-09-282MS-6MACentral MA — Segment 6E-01, Framingham corridorInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical7 enclosures with degraded gaskets§ 12.4§ 4.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Partially Cured2022-10-287035000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-01997004 of 7 corrected
NCR-00652022-10-022MS-6MACentral MA — Segment 6E-04, Natick lateralFiber DamageNon-Critical8 fibers damaged during cable pulling; excessive tension applied§ 12.4§ 2.4J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-11-02298+48000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0200100Uncured; cable replacement required
NCR-00662022-10-052MS-6MACentral MA — Segment 6E-07, Wellesley approachSplice Loss Exceeding SpecNon-CriticalSplice loss of 0.16 dB at 3 points vs. 0.10 dB max§ 12.4§ 3.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-11-052022-10-282332000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0200400Re-spliced within spec
NCR-00672022-10-082MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6F-01, Route 128 corridorGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalBonding conductor not properly terminated at 3 splice cabinets§ 12.4§ 7.1J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-11-08292+28000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0200700Uncured
NCR-00682022-10-122MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6F-04, Waltham lateralUnauthorized Route DeviationCritical0.5-mile deviation from approved route through conservation area; potential environmental impact§ 12.4 / § 16.1§ 6.3J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-11-12288+320000Internal estimate plus environmental assessmentNFA-DOC-0201000Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1; environmental remediation may be required
NCR-00692022-10-152MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6F-07, Newton approachHandrail/Aerial Attachment FailureNon-Critical5 pole attachment brackets failing load test§ 12.4§ 8.3J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-11-15285+42000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0201300Uncured; brackets must be replaced
NCR-00702022-10-182MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6G-01, Lowell corridorInsufficient Meridian Solutions LoopNon-CriticalMeridian Solutions loops at 2 locations measured 9 ft vs. 15 ft minimum§ 12.4§ 4.5J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-11-18282+18000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0201600Uncured
NCR-00712022-10-222MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6G-04, Lawrence lateralImproper Conduit DepthNon-CriticalConduit at 34 inches at 1 intersection crossing; 80 LF§ 12.4§ 5.1J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Disputed2022-11-2215512000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0201900Meridian disputes; argues 34 inches adequate for non-highway crossing
NCR-00722022-10-252MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6G-07, Haverhill approachMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical11 labels missing at aerial splice closures§ 12.4§ 4.7J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-11-252022-11-12186000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0202200Labels installed
NCR-00732022-10-282MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6H-01, Fall River corridorSplice Loss Exceeding SpecCriticalSplice loss of 0.45 dB at 8 points vs. 0.10 dB max; systematic splicer calibration issue suspected§ 12.4§ 3.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-11-28275+340000Third-party quoteNFA-DOC-0202500Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1; indicates systemic quality issue
NCR-00742022-11-022MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6H-04, New Bedford lateralCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violations at 6 locations in congested underground duct bank§ 12.4§ 2.6J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-12-02268+36000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0202800Uncured
NCR-00752022-11-052MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6H-07, Taunton approachInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical5 enclosures with water ingress evidence§ 12.4§ 4.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-12-05265+30000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0203100Uncured; water damage to splice trays possible
NCR-00762022-11-082MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6I-01, Brockton corridorFiber DamageNon-Critical4 fibers broken at pull-through point; improper lubricant used§ 12.4§ 2.4J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-12-082022-11-302232000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0203400Damaged section replaced
NCR-00772022-11-122MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6I-04, Plymouth lateralGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalGround resistance at 2 locations exceeding spec§ 12.4§ 7.1J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-12-12258+22000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0203700Uncured
NCR-00782022-11-152MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6I-07, Wareham approachUnauthorized Route DeviationNon-Critical0.2-mile deviation from route plan; installed along alternate street§ 12.4 / § 16.1§ 6.3J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-12-15255+28000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0204000Uncured; no Change Order
NCR-00792022-11-182MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6J-01, Cape Cod approachImproper Conduit DepthCriticalConduit at 16 inches under county road; 900 LF affected§ 12.4§ 5.1J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Partially Cured2022-12-18120380000Third-party quoteNFA-DOC-0204300Critical — 300 of 900 LF re-installed; referenced in Cure Notice No. 1
NCR-00802022-11-222MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6J-04, Barnstable lateralHandrail/Aerial Attachment FailureNon-Critical8 aerial attachment points with insufficient sag clearance§ 12.4§ 8.3J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-12-22248+45000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0204600Uncured
NCR-00812022-11-252MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6J-07, Falmouth approachCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violations at 4 underground transitions§ 12.4§ 2.6J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2022-12-25245+28000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0204900Uncured
NCR-00822022-11-282MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6K-01, Quincy corridorMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical16 labels with incorrect splice point IDs§ 12.4§ 4.7J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2022-12-282022-12-15178500Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0205200Labels corrected
NCR-00832022-12-022MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6K-04, Weymouth lateralSplice Loss Exceeding SpecNon-CriticalSplice loss of 0.14 dB at 2 points vs. 0.10 dB max§ 12.4§ 3.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2023-01-022022-12-222028000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0205500Re-spliced
NCR-00842022-12-052MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6K-07, Norwell approachFiber DamageNon-Critical3 fibers with elevated loss due to excessive tension during installation§ 12.4§ 2.4J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-01-05230+28000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0205800Uncured
NCR-00852022-12-082MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6L-01, Salem corridorInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical4 enclosures with improper seal application§ 12.4§ 4.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-01-08228+22000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0206100Uncured
NCR-00862022-12-122MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6L-04, Beverly lateralGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalBonding jumper missing at 2 cabinet locations§ 12.4§ 7.1J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-01-12225+18000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0206400Uncured
NCR-00872022-08-222MS-6MAWestern MA — Segment 6C-03, Springfield lateralImproper Conduit DepthCriticalConduit installed at 18 inches depth versus NS-FIBER-2020 § 5.1 minimum of 36 inches in roadway crossings; 1,200 linear feet affected§ 12.4§ 5.1J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Partially Cured2022-09-22520+425000Third-party quote — excavation and reinstallation requiredNFA-DOC-0198732Critical — reinstallation of conduit required; partial cure addressed 400 LF of 1,200 LF
NCR-00882022-12-182MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6L-07, Gloucester approachUnauthorized Route DeviationNon-Critical0.25-mile deviation through commercial zone without approval§ 12.4 / § 16.1§ 6.3J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-01-18220+22000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0206700Uncured
NCR-00892022-12-222MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6M-01, Leominster corridorCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violation at 2 aerial-to-underground transitions§ 12.4§ 2.6J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Partially Cured2023-01-226520000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-02070001 of 2 corrected
NCR-00902022-12-282MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6M-04, Fitchburg lateralImproper Conduit DepthCriticalConduit at 20 inches under local road; 500 LF affected§ 12.4§ 5.1J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-01-28215+260000Third-party quoteNFA-DOC-0207300Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1
NCR-00912023-01-052MS-6CTEastern CT — Segment 6A-08, Putnam lateralMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical13 labels with incorrect cable count designations§ 12.4§ 4.7J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2023-02-052023-01-22177000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0207600Labels corrected
NCR-00922023-01-082MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6M-07, Gardner approachFiber DamageNon-Critical5 fibers with stress marks from improper cable guides§ 12.4§ 2.4J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-02-08205+35000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0207900Uncured
NCR-00932023-01-122MS-6MACentral MA — Segment 6N-01, Marlborough corridorSplice Loss Exceeding SpecNon-CriticalSplice loss of 0.19 dB at 2 points vs. 0.10 dB max§ 12.4§ 3.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-02-12200+30000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0208200Uncured
NCR-00942023-01-152MS-6MACentral MA — Segment 6N-04, Hudson lateralInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical3 enclosures with damaged latch mechanisms§ 12.4§ 4.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-02-15198+18000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0208500Uncured
NCR-00952023-01-182MS-6MACentral MA — Segment 6N-07, Clinton approachHandrail/Aerial Attachment FailureNon-Critical3 aerial strand clamps with incorrect bolt grade§ 12.4§ 8.3J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-02-18195+25000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0208800Uncured
NCR-00962023-01-222MS-6MACentral MA — Segment 6O-01, Athol corridorSplice Loss Exceeding SpecCriticalSplice loss of 0.38 dB at 4 points vs. 0.10 dB max; OTDR data confirms systematic failure§ 12.4§ 3.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-02-22190+310000Third-party quoteNFA-DOC-0209100Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1
NCR-00972023-01-252MS-6MACentral MA — Segment 6O-04, Orange lateralGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalGround electrode not installed at 1 cabinet location§ 12.4§ 7.1J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-02-25188+20000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0209400Uncured
NCR-00982023-01-282MS-6MACentral MA — Segment 6O-07, Templeton approachInsufficient Meridian Solutions LoopNon-CriticalMeridian Solutions loop at 1 splice point measured 7 ft vs. 15 ft minimum§ 12.4§ 4.5J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-02-28185+14000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0209700Uncured
NCR-00992023-02-012MS-6CTEastern CT — Segment 6A-12, Killingly lateralCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violations at 3 underground pull points§ 12.4§ 2.6J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-03-01182+22000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0210000Uncured
NCR-01002023-02-052MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6P-01, Newburyport corridorImproper Conduit DepthNon-CriticalConduit at 31 inches in residential area; 200 LF§ 12.4§ 5.1J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Disputed2023-03-0515515000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0210300Meridian disputes 36-inch requirement for residential areas
NCR-01012023-02-082MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6P-04, Amesbury lateralMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical10 labels missing at manhole splice points§ 12.4§ 4.7J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2023-03-082023-02-24165500Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0210600Labels installed
NCR-01022023-02-122MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6P-07, Salisbury approachFiber DamageNon-Critical2 fibers with microbends from improper handling§ 12.4§ 2.4J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-03-12172+18000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0210900Uncured
NCR-01032023-02-152MS-6CTEastern CT — Segment 6B-02, Danielson corridorInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical2 enclosures with incorrect sealant type applied§ 12.4§ 4.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2023-03-152023-03-051814000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0211200Sealant replaced with correct type
NCR-01042023-02-182MS-6MACentral MA — Segment 6Q-01, Southbridge corridorUnauthorized Route DeviationCritical0.6-mile deviation through school zone without Change Order; safety concerns raised§ 12.4 / § 16.1§ 6.3J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-03-18165+250000Internal estimate plus safety remediationNFA-DOC-0211500Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1
NCR-01052023-02-222MS-6MACentral MA — Segment 6Q-04, Webster lateralSplice Loss Exceeding SpecNon-CriticalSplice loss of 0.13 dB at 1 point vs. 0.10 dB max§ 12.4§ 3.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Cured2023-03-222023-03-121822000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0211800Re-spliced
NCR-01062023-02-252MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6R-01, Attleboro corridorOtherNon-CriticalIncorrect innerduct color coding not matching as-built drawings§ 12.4§ 9.2J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-03-25162+45000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0212100Uncured; as-built discrepancy
NCR-01072023-02-282MS-6MAEastern MA — Segment 6R-04, North Attleboro lateralCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violation at 2 pedestal entries§ 12.4§ 2.6J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-03-28158+16000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0212400Uncured
NCR-01082023-03-022MS-6CTEastern CT — Segment 6B-06, Plainfield approachGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalGround rod installation depth insufficient at 1 location§ 12.4§ 7.1J. Holloway (NFA QA)M. Henley (MIP)Uncured2023-04-02155+15000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0212700Uncured
NCR-01092023-03-082MS-7MACentral MA — Segment 7A-01, Worcester South corridorSplice Loss Exceeding SpecNon-CriticalSplice loss of 0.17 dB at 3 points vs. 0.10 dB max§ 12.4§ 3.2S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-04-08148+35000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0213000Uncured
NCR-01102023-03-102MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7A-04, Allentown corridorImproper Conduit DepthNon-CriticalConduit at 28 inches in municipal road ROW; 350 LF§ 12.4§ 5.1S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-04-10146+42000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0213300Uncured
NCR-01112023-03-122MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7A-07, Bethlehem lateralMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical18 labels missing at underground pull boxes§ 12.4§ 4.7S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Cured2023-04-122023-03-28169000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0213600Labels installed
NCR-01122023-03-142MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7A-08, Easton approachCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violations at 5 locations in congested duct system§ 12.4§ 2.6S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-04-14140+30000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0213900Uncured
NCR-01132023-03-152MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7A-09, Route 30 corridor AFiber DamageNon-Critical4 fibers with elevated attenuation; installation damage suspected§ 12.4§ 2.4S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-04-15138+32000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0267800Uncured
NCR-01142023-03-182MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7A-10, Lancaster corridorInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical6 enclosures with water ingress evidence; gaskets degraded§ 12.4§ 4.2S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-04-18135+35000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0268100Uncured
NCR-01152023-03-222MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7A-12, York lateralGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalGround bonding not connected at 2 regeneration hut locations§ 12.4§ 7.1S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-04-22132+24000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0268400Uncured
NCR-01162023-03-252MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7B-01, Harrisburg approachSplice Loss Exceeding SpecCriticalSplice loss of 0.36 dB at 5 points vs. 0.10 dB max§ 12.4§ 3.2S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-04-25128+300000Third-party quoteNFA-DOC-0268700Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1
NCR-01172023-03-282MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7B-04, Carlisle lateralUnauthorized Route DeviationCritical0.4-mile deviation from approved route through agricultural land; property damage claim§ 12.4 / § 16.1§ 6.3S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-04-28125+210000Internal estimate plus property damage settlementNFA-DOC-0269000Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1
NCR-01182023-04-012MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7B-07, Chambersburg approachImproper Conduit DepthCriticalConduit at 14 inches under state highway; 1,500 LF affected — most severe conduit depth violation§ 12.4§ 5.1S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-05-01122+420000Third-party quote — full excavation and reinstallationNFA-DOC-0269300Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1; PennDOT notification required
NCR-01192023-04-052MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7B-10, Gettysburg lateralMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical15 labels with incorrect fiber count designations§ 12.4§ 4.7S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-05-05118+8000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0269600Uncured
NCR-01202023-04-082MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7C-01, Reading corridorCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violations at 4 underground vault entries§ 12.4§ 2.6S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-05-08115+28000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0269900Uncured
NCR-01212023-04-122MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7C-04, Pottstown lateralFiber DamageCritical12 of 144 fibers broken in 1,800-ft section; cable dragged over sharp edge during installation§ 12.4§ 2.4S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-05-12112+240000Third-party quote — cable replacementNFA-DOC-0270200Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1
NCR-01222023-04-152MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7C-07, Phoenixville approachInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical5 enclosures with missing gasket retainer clips§ 12.4§ 4.2S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Partially Cured2023-05-156828000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-02705003 of 5 corrected
NCR-01232023-04-182MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7C-10, King of Prussia lateralSplice Loss Exceeding SpecNon-CriticalSplice loss of 0.12 dB at 2 points vs. 0.10 dB max§ 12.4§ 3.2S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-05-18108+22000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0270800Uncured; marginally over spec
NCR-01242023-04-222MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7D-01, Norristown corridorGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalGround conductor sizing incorrect at 3 locations§ 12.4§ 7.1S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-05-22105+22000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0271100Uncured
NCR-01252023-04-252MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7D-04, Lansdale lateralUnauthorized Route DeviationNon-Critical0.15-mile deviation through park without Change Order§ 12.4 / § 16.1§ 6.3S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-05-25102+28000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0271400Uncured
NCR-01262023-04-282MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7D-07, Doylestown approachImproper Conduit DepthNon-CriticalConduit at 32 inches at 1 utility crossing; 100 LF§ 12.4§ 5.1S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Disputed2023-05-289814000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0271700Meridian disputes; argues utility crossing not roadway
NCR-01272023-05-022MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7E-01, Scranton corridorMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical20 labels missing at junction boxes§ 12.4§ 4.7S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-06-0295+10000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0272000Uncured
NCR-01282023-05-052MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7E-04, Wilkes-Barre lateralCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violations at 3 pedestal entries§ 12.4§ 2.6S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-06-0592+22000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0272300Uncured
NCR-01292023-05-082MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7E-07, Hazleton approachFiber DamageNon-Critical3 fibers with microbend loss from improper racking§ 12.4§ 2.4S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-06-0890+24000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0272600Uncured
NCR-01302023-05-122MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7F-01, Stroudsburg corridorInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical4 enclosures with improper torque on bolts§ 12.4§ 4.2S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-06-1288+20000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0272900Uncured
NCR-01312023-05-152MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7F-04, East Stroudsburg lateralSplice Loss Exceeding SpecCriticalSplice loss of 0.33 dB at 6 points vs. 0.10 dB max§ 12.4§ 3.2S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-06-1585+320000Third-party quoteNFA-DOC-0273200Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1
NCR-01322023-05-182MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7F-07, Tannersville approachHandrail/Aerial Attachment FailureNon-Critical7 aerial clamps with galvanization defects§ 12.4§ 8.3S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-06-1882+48000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0273500Uncured
NCR-01332023-05-222MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7G-01, West Chester corridorGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalGround resistance at 2 locations exceeding 25-ohm max§ 12.4§ 7.1S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-06-2278+18000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0273800Uncured
NCR-01342023-05-252MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7G-04, Media lateralUnauthorized Route DeviationCritical0.7-mile deviation from route plan through residential neighborhood; community complaints filed§ 12.4 / § 16.1§ 6.3S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-06-2575+280000Internal estimate plus community remediationNFA-DOC-0274100Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1
NCR-01352023-05-282MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7G-07, Chester approachImproper Conduit DepthNon-CriticalConduit at 30 inches under parking lot; 280 LF§ 12.4§ 5.1S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-06-2872+32000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0274400Uncured
NCR-01362023-06-012MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7H-01, Delaware County corridorCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violations at 3 underground transitions§ 12.4§ 2.6S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-07-0168+22000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0274700Uncured
NCR-01372023-06-052MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7H-04, Swarthmore lateralMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical12 labels with faded print§ 12.4§ 4.7S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-07-0565+6500Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0275000Uncured
NCR-01382023-06-082MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7H-07, Broomall approachFiber DamageNon-Critical5 fibers damaged from rodent activity in improperly sealed conduit§ 12.4§ 2.4S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-07-0862+38000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0275300Uncured; conduit seal failure allowed rodent entry
NCR-01392023-06-122MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7I-01, Bucks County corridorInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical8 enclosures with failed pressure tests§ 12.4§ 4.2S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Partially Cured2023-07-125542000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-02756004 of 8 re-sealed successfully
NCR-01402023-06-152MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7I-04, Newtown lateralSplice Loss Exceeding SpecNon-CriticalSplice loss of 0.18 dB at 2 points vs. 0.10 dB max§ 12.4§ 3.2S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-07-1558+28000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0275900Uncured
NCR-01412023-06-182MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7I-07, Morrisville approachGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalBonding conductors not connected at 2 equipment pads§ 12.4§ 7.1S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-07-1855+16000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0276200Uncured
NCR-01422023-06-222MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7J-01, Lehigh Valley corridorUnauthorized Route DeviationNon-Critical0.2-mile deviation from route plan through industrial zone§ 12.4 / § 16.1§ 6.3S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Disputed2023-07-225024000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0276500Meridian claims route change was field-directed by NFA inspector
NCR-01432023-06-252MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7J-04, Easton lateralImproper Conduit DepthNon-CriticalConduit at 33 inches at 1 railroad crossing; 150 LF§ 12.4§ 5.1S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Disputed2023-07-254818000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0276800Disputed; Meridian argues railroad ROW has different standard
NCR-01442023-06-282MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7J-07, Bangor approachCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violation at 2 vault entries§ 12.4§ 2.6S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-07-2845+16000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0277100Uncured
NCR-01452023-07-012MS-7MACentral MA — Segment 7K-01, Sturbridge corridorMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical10 labels with wrong segment identifiers§ 12.4§ 4.7S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-08-0142+5500Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0277400Uncured
NCR-01462023-07-052MS-7MACentral MA — Segment 7K-04, Monson lateralFiber DamageNon-Critical3 fibers with stress marks from improper cable bend during installation§ 12.4§ 2.4S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-08-0538+24000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0277700Uncured
NCR-01472023-07-082MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7L-01, Pocono corridorInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical3 enclosures with cracked sealing housings from UV exposure§ 12.4§ 4.2S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-08-0835+18000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0278000Uncured
NCR-01482023-07-122MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7L-04, Jim Thorpe lateralSplice Loss Exceeding SpecCriticalSplice loss of 0.40 dB at 7 points vs. 0.10 dB max; worst case in this milestone§ 12.4§ 3.2S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-08-1232+350000Third-party quoteNFA-DOC-0278300Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1; significant quality issue
NCR-01492023-07-152MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7L-07, Lehighton approachHandrail/Aerial Attachment FailureNon-Critical5 pole attachment brackets failing wind load test§ 12.4§ 8.3S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-08-1528+38000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0278600Uncured
NCR-01502023-07-182MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7M-01, Allentown North corridorUnauthorized Route DeviationCritical0.9-mile deviation through floodplain; flood zone remediation required§ 12.4 / § 16.1§ 6.3S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-08-1825+340000Internal estimate plus environmental consultantNFA-DOC-0278900Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1; FEMA coordination needed
NCR-01512023-07-222MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7M-04, Whitehall lateralGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalGround rod depth insufficient at 2 locations§ 12.4§ 7.1S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-08-2222+14000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0279200Uncured
NCR-01522023-07-252MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7M-07, Catasauqua approachInsufficient Meridian Solutions LoopNon-CriticalMeridian Solutions loops at 2 splice points below minimum§ 12.4§ 4.5S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-08-2518+16000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0279500Uncured
NCR-01532023-07-282MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7N-01, Coatesville corridorImproper Conduit DepthCriticalConduit at 19 inches under county road; 700 LF affected§ 12.4§ 5.1S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-08-2815+380000Third-party quoteNFA-DOC-0279800Critical — referenced in Cure Notice No. 1
NCR-01542023-03-152MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7A-09, Route 30 corridorUnauthorized Route DeviationCriticalContractor deviated from approved route plan by approximately 0.8 miles without Change Order or Owner written approval per MCA § 16.1; resulted in installation through wetland area requiring environmental remediation§ 12.4 / § 16.1§ 6.3S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-04-15350+380000Internal estimate plus environmental consultant quoteNFA-DOC-0267891Critical — supports termination for cause argument; flagged as willful deviation
NCR-01552023-08-022MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7N-04, Downingtown lateralCable Bend Radius ViolationNon-CriticalBend radius violations at 4 building entries§ 12.4§ 2.6S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-09-0245+24000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0280100Uncured
NCR-01562023-08-052MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7N-07, Paoli approachMissing/Incorrect LabelingNon-Critical14 labels missing from aerial closures§ 12.4§ 4.7S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-09-0542+7500Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0280400Uncured
NCR-01572023-08-082MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7O-01, Valley Forge corridorFiber DamageNon-Critical6 fibers with crush damage in 500-ft section§ 12.4§ 2.4S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Partially Cured2023-09-084035000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0280700Partial replacement completed; 2 fibers still deficient
NCR-01582023-08-122MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7O-04, Phoenixville lateral BInadequate Enclosure SealingNon-Critical3 enclosures with failed UV resistance test§ 12.4§ 4.2S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-09-1235+16000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0281000Uncured
NCR-01592023-08-152MS-7PASouthern PA — Segment 7O-07, Collegeville approachSplice Loss Exceeding SpecNon-CriticalSplice loss of 0.15 dB at 2 points vs. 0.10 dB max§ 12.4§ 3.2S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-09-1532+24000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0281300Uncured
NCR-01602023-08-182MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7P-01, Monroe County corridorUnauthorized Route DeviationNon-Critical0.3-mile deviation from approved route along alternate highway shoulder§ 12.4 / § 16.1§ 6.3S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Disputed2023-09-182820000Internal estimateNFA-DOC-0281600Disputed; Meridian claims PennDOT directed alternate shoulder
NCR-01612023-08-222MS-7PAEastern PA — Segment 7P-04, Tobyhanna lateralGrounding DeficiencyNon-CriticalGround bonding conductor not properly terminated§ 12.4§ 7.1S. Calloway (NFA)B. Torres (MIP)Uncured2023-09