in my last update i mention significant challenges with the new irvington tunnel. there is no question that these challenges remain, but things are looking up at the moment. we are currently achieving constant production rates using three, not for headings. we are also being -- we are also keeping up with intrusion. as i mentioned before, we are seeing is some of the most challenging round condition experts that the industry has seen. -- ground conditions that experts have seen in this industry. the bay tunnel boring machine is achieving production rates that are equal or exceed what was planned. we are working on a proposal with a contractor to reduce the size of the construction shack on the east side of the tunnel, -- shaft on the east side of the tunnel, which would result in potentially lower costs and less of an impact on the environment. that concludes my presentation. >> commissioners, any questions? >> we apparently have three more weeks to go. it will be an important milestone. once we are under water, the risks will go up. >> i was trying to think of how