Public Utility Commission of Texas

The Public Utility Commission of Texas files this notice of intention to review §23.1 relating to Purpose and Scope of Rules; §23.2 relating to Severability Clause; and §23.4 relating to Statement of Nondiscrimination pursuant to the Appropriations Act of 1997, HB 1, Article IX, Section 167 (Section 167). The review of §§23.1, 23.2 and 23.4 will be conducted under Project Number 17709.

As part of this review process, the commission is proposing the repeal of §§23.1, 23.2 and 23.4 and is proposing new rule §25.1, relating to Purpose and Scope of Rules, §25.3 relating to Severability Clause and §25.4 relating to Statement of Nondiscrimination in Chapter 25 relating to Substantive Rules Applicable to Electric Service Providers; and new rule §26.1, relating to Purpose and Scope of Rules, §26.3 relating to Severability Clause and §26.4 relating to Statement of Nondiscrimination in Chapter 26 relating to Substantive Rules Applicable to Telecommunications Service Providers to replace these rule sections. The proposed repeals and new rules may be found in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register . As required by Section 167, the commission will accept comments regarding whether the reason for adopting the rules continues to exist in the comments filed on the proposed new rule sections.

Any questions pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be directed to Rhonda Dempsey, Rules Coordinator, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 or at voice telephone (512) 936-7308.

16 TAC §23.1. Purpose and Scope of Rules.

16 TAC §23.2. Severability Clause.

16 TAC §23.4. Statement of Nondiscrimination.

Issued in Austin, Texas on the 16th day of January, 1998.

TRD-9800803

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 16, 1998

Chapter 291. Pharmacies

Nuclear Pharmacy (Class B)

Notice of Proposed Review of Rule

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy proposes to review Chapter 291. Pharmacies, Sections 291.51 - 291.54 in accordance with the Appropriations Act, Section 167. In conjunction with this review, the agency proposes to repeal the existing Sections 291.51 - 291.54 and propose new Sections 291.51 - 291.55 in accordance with the Appropriations Act, Section 167. The proposed new rules are published in the Proposed Rule Section of the January 2, 1998 issue of the Texas Register.

Comments on the proposals may be submitted to Gay Dodson, R.Ph., Executive Director, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas, 78701.

Issued in Austin, Texas on December 19, 1997.

TRD-9717057

Gay Dodson, R.Ph.

Executive Director/Secretary

Filed: December 22, 1997

Chapter 305. Education Requirements

Notice of Proposed Review of Rules

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy proposes to review Chapter 305, Section 305.1 in accordance with the Appropriations Act, Section 167. The agency has proposed an amendment to this section which will incorporate changes made by SB 609 passed by the 75thTexas Legislature. Other than this amendment, the agency's reason for adopting the rules contained in this chapter continues to exist.

The language of the proposed amendment is published in the Proposed Section of the January 2, 1998 issue of the Texas Register.

Comments on the proposals may be submitted to Gay Dodson, R.Ph., Executive Director, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas, 78701.

Issued in Austin, Texas on December 19, 1997.

TRD-9717057

Gay Dodson, R.Ph.

Executive Director/Secretary

Filed: December 22, 1997

Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying

Chapter 661. General Rules of Procedures and Practices

The Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying proposed to readopt Chapter 661. General Rules of Procedures and Practices in accordance with the Appropriations Act, section 167.

The Board's reson for adopting the rules contained in this chaper continues to exit.

Comments may be submitted to Sandy Smith, Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying, 7701 North Lamar, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78752.

Issued in Austin, Texas on December 17, 1997.

TRD-9716871

Sandy Smith

Executive Director

Filed: December 17, 1997