Texas Department of Agriculture
Request for Proposals
Notice of Request for Proposals.
The Texas
Department of Agriculture (the department) is soliciting proposals to provide
services to the department to promote Texas oysters statewide through public
relations (PR), advertising, educational efforts, and via cooperative efforts
with the food service industry in Texas and the Southwest. The department
will award a contract in an amount of up to $40,000 for a one-year period
ending no later than August 31, 2001.
Proposal Content.
The budget and narrative
of the proposals may be no longer than 10 pages. Applicants may, however,
attach appendices that support the budget or narrative. Proposals must be
submitted using the following outline:
Cost Summary.
Proposals must include a summary
of budget estimations for ads, story placement, web-site links, PR campaign,
training sessions, printed materials and educational efforts based on a budget
of no more than $40,000.
Summary on Use of the Department's GO TEXAN
Marketing Program and Mark.
Proposals must include plans for how the
department's oyster marketing efforts and mark, as well as the GO TEXAN marketing
program and mark, are integrated into the plan. Applicant must show how it
plans to integrate a multi-industry partnership to further enhance the oyster
industry and the GO TEXAN program. The main purpose of the GO TEXAN program
is the promotion of Texas agricultural products. The department's oyster
program entails the promotion of Texas oysters and education efforts on
the proper handling and cooking of Texas oysters.
Statement of Experience.
Proposals must
document the applicant's experience with strategic planning, alliances with
other food industry entities, experience with or knowledge of restaurant
and food service industry in Texas and the Southwest, and a list of references.
Plan Development.
Based on the requirement
of this request for proposals, applicant must outline educational, PR and
advertising elements, a timeline as well as follow-up information pertaining
to the promotion of Texas oysters and GO TEXAN products. All proposals must
include mechanisms that provide the department with information or feedback
to gauge the public impact of the project. Proposals shall include a one-year
plan for execution of activities included in the plan.
Proposal Modification.
Any proposal may
be modified or withdrawn even after receipt by the department at any time
prior to the proposal due date. No material changes will be allowed after
the expiration of the proposal due date; however, non-substantive corrections
or deletions may be made with the approval of staff of the department.
Release of Information and Open Records.
All proposals shall be deemed, once submitted, to be the property of the
department. Information submitted in response to this RFP shall not be released
by the department during the proposal evaluation process or prior to the
awarding of a contract. After the department completes the process and a
contract is awarded, proposals and information included therein may be subject
to public disclosure under the Texas Open Records Act.
Contact.
Interested parties requiring additional
information should contact Susan Dunn, Marketing and Promotions, Texas Department
of Agriculture, Post Office Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711.
Closing Date.
Proposals may be mailed to
Susan Dunn, Marketing and Promotion Division, Texas Department of Agriculture,
Post Office Box 12847, Austin, Texas, 78711. Deliveries and overnight mail
may be sent to 1700 North Congress, 9TH Floor, Austin, Texas 78701.
Awards Procedure.
To be compliant, proposals
must meet the minimum requirements of this request for proposals. All compliant
proposals will be subject to evaluation by the department based on the criteria
listed above. Department staff will evaluate the proposal and award the bid
to the winning proposal. At any time during this process, an applicant may
be asked to clarify their proposal, which may include telephone inquiries,
revisions to the proposal, or a verbal presentation at the department's offices.
The department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals
submitted. The department is not under any legal or other obligation to
execute a plan on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any other
information. Additionally, the department is not obligated to and will not
pay for any costs incurred prior to the execution of a grant.
TRD-200001643
Dolores Alvarado Hibbs
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Agriculture
Filed: March 1, 2000
Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency Agreement/Concurrence under the Texas Coastal Management Program
On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the
Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under
federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal
zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC
Chapter 501. Requests for federal consistency review were received for the
following projects(s) during the period of February 17, 2000, through February
24, 2000:
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:
Applicant: Houston International Terminal; Location: The project site is
located in the San Jacinto River along the south bank, north of the Interstate
Highway 10 bridge in Channelview, Harris County, Texas. CCC Project No.: 00-0058-F1;
Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes an extension of time
to complete the work authorized under the original permit to dredge sand for
commercial sale, to create a barge berthing area, and required the creation
of 15.2 acres of wetlands as mitigation for the project impacts. Type of Application:
U.S.A.C.E. permit application #19284(03) under §10 of the Rivers and
Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403) and §404 of the Clean Water Act
(33 U.S.C.A. §§125-1387).
Applicant: Port of Corpus Christi; Location: This project is located in
the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, on Harbor Island, north and east of the Texas
Department of Transportation ferry landing on the Aransas Pass side of the
channel in Nueces County, Texas. CCC Project No.: 00-0059-F1; Description
of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes a 10-year extension of time for
maintenance dredging of a dock area to a previously authorized depth of -42
feet mean low tide. Approximately 220,000 cubic yards would be removed and
placed into the Tributary Channel Number 2 Placement Area, an existing upland
placement area located within the applicant's property. Type of Application:
U.S.A.C.E. permit application #9925(01) under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors
Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403).
Pursuant to §306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
(16 U.S.C.A. §§1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited
to submit comments on whether a proposed action is or is not consistent with
the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies and whether the action
should be referred to the Coastal Coordination Council for review. Further
information for the applications listed above may be obtained from Ms. Janet
Fatheree, Council Secretary, Coastal Coordination Council, 1700 North Congress
Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701-1495, or janet.fatheree@glo.state.tx.us.
Persons are encouraged to submit written comments as soon as possible within
30 days of publication of this notice. Comments should be sent to Ms. Fatheree
at the above address or by fax at 512/475-0680.
TRD-200001546
Larry R. Soward
Chief Clerk, General Land Office
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: March 1, 2000
Notice of Rate Ceilings
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following
rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in §§303.003,
303.009, and 304.003, Tex. Fin. Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for
the period of 02/28/00 - 03/05/00 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
2
/credit thru
$250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for
the period of 02/28/00 - 03/05/00 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of 03/01/00
- 03/31/00 is 10% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of 03/01/00
- 03/31/00 is 10% for Commercial over $250,000.
1
Credit for personal, family or household
use.
2
Credit for business, commercial, investment
or other similar purpose.
TRD-200001387
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: February 23, 2000
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following
rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in §§303.003,
303.005, 303.008, 303.009, 304.003, and 346.101. Tex. Fin. Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for
the period of 03/06/00 - 03/12/00 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
2
/credit thru
$250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for
the period of 03/06/00 - 03/12/00 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The monthly ceiling as prescribed by §303.005 and §303.009
The monthly ceiling as prescribed by §303.005 and §303.009 for
the period of 03/01/00 - 03/31/00 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The standard quarterly rate as prescribed by §303.008 and §303.009
for the period of 04/01/00 - 06/30/00 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit
thru $250,000.
The standard quarterly rate as prescribed by §303.008 and §303.009
for the period of 04/01/00 - 06/30/00 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The retail credit card quarterly rate as prescribed by §303.009
The lender credit card quarterly rate as prescribed by §346.101 Tex.
Fin. Code
1
for the period of 04/01/00 - 06/30/00
is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.
The standard annual rate as prescribed by §303.008 and §303.009
for the period of 04/01/00 - 06/30/00 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit
thru $250,000.
The standard annual rate as prescribed by §303.008 and §303.009
for the period of 04/01/00 - 06/30/00 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The retail credit card annual rate as prescribed by §303.009
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of 03/01/00
- 03/31/00 is 10% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed §304.003 for the period of 03/01/00
- 03/31/00 is 10% for Commercial over $250,000.
1
Credit for personal, family or household
use.
2
Credit for business, commercial, investment
or other similar purpose.
3
For variable rate commercial transactions
only.
4
Only for open-end credit as defined in §301.002(14),
Tex. Fin. Code.
TRD-200001533
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: February 29, 2000
License Suspension
Following a disciplinary hearing held on January 15, 2000, the Texas Court
Reporters Certification Board suspended for 12 months the certification of
Diana Garza Orr, Certified Shorthand Reporter Number 5309, of Mesquite, Texas,
as a shorthand reporter in the state of Texas.
Based on a grievance filed by David L. Bridges, Justice, Fifth District
Court of Appeals, in Dallas, Texas, alleging the court reporter failed to
timely prepare and file appellate records, the Board found the actions of
Ms. Orr in violation of §52.029(a)(3) and (4) of the Texas Government
Code relating to incompetence and willful or negligent violation or failure
of duty for a certified shorthand reporter.
Following a 12-month suspension ending on January 14, 2001, Ms. Orr may
petition the Board to reinstate her suspended certification upon presentation
of proof of successfully passing the state certification examination administered
in accordance with Rule III(C) of the
Standards and
Rules for Certification of Certified Shorthand Reporters.
TRD-200001502
Peg Liedtke
Executive Director
Texas Court Reporters Certification Board
Filed: February 28, 2000
Notice to Bidders
The Texas Youth Commission invites bids for the construction of Fire Walls
at Vernon, Texas. The project consists of repair of existing firewall and
new construction of firewall between the existing ceiling and roof deck of
the Administration/Classroom Building at the Vernon Field Correctional Facility,
8407 FM 433 West, Vernon, Texas, Wilbarger County. Total firewall construction
is approximately 425 linear feet. The work includes metal stud construction
with gypsum board as required to provide one hour firewall as further shown
in the Contract Documents prepared by: Robert Blackmer, TDCJ Facilities Architect.
The successful bidder will be required to meet the following requirements
and submit evidence within five days after receiving notice of intent to award
from the Owner:
A. Contractor must have a minimum of three consecutive years of experience
as a General Contractor and provide references for at least three projects
within the last five years that have been completed of a dollar value and
complexity equal to or greater than the proposed project.
B. Contractor must be bondable and insurable at the levels required.
All Bid Proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of 5.0%
of greatest amount bid. Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100%
of the contract amount will be required upon award of a contract. The Owner
reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality
or irregularity.
Bid Documents can be purchased from the Contract Administrator at a cost
of twenty five dollars and sixty cents ($25.60, non-refundable) per set, inclusive
of mailing/delivery costs, or they may be viewed at various plan rooms. Payment
checks for documents should be made payable to the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice : P.O. Box 4014, Huntsville, Texas 77340; Attn: Terri Bennett; Phone:
(936) 437-6624, Fax: (936) 437-6986.
A Pre-Bid conference will be held at 10 AM on March 16, 2000 at the Vernon
Field Correctional Facility, 8407 FM 433 West, Vernon, Texas, Wilbarger County,
followed by a site-visit. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.
Bids will be publicly opened and read at 2 PM on March 29, 2000, in the
Blue Conference Room at the Facilities Division located in the warehouse building
of the TDCJ Administrative Complex (formally Brown Oil Tool) on Spur 59 off
of Highway 75 North, Huntsville, Texas.
The Texas Youth Commission requires the Contractor to make a good faith
effort to include Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB's) in at least
57.2% of the total value of this construction contract award. Attention is
called to the fact that not less than the minimum wage rates prescribed in
the Special Conditions must be paid on these projects.
TRD-200001393
Carl Reynolds
General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Filed: February 24, 2000
Request for Applications Concerning Texas Head Start: Educational Component Grant Program, 2000-2001
Educational Component Grant Program under Request for Applications (RFA)
# 701-00-014 from public, private, nonprofit, or for-profit organizations
or agencies currently operating federal Head Start programs or similar government-funded
early childhood care and education programs, or shared services arrangements
whose member organizations meet the above description.
Description. The Texas Head Start: Educational Component Grant Program
is designed to provide educational services to children participating in the
program so that each child completing the program is prepared to enter school
ready to learn. The goals of the program are to: (1) ensure the implementation
of effective professional development and curriculum materials through an
educational component of federal Head Start programs or similar government-funded
early childhood care and education programs; and (2) evaluate the effectiveness
of such programs. Applications for the Texas Head Start: Educational Component
Grant Program must be structured to include five pre-set components designed
to enable a child to develop phonemic, print, and numeracy awareness; use
language and communicate for a variety of purposes; understand and use increasingly
complex and varied vocabulary; develop and demonstrate an appreciation of
books; and progress toward mastery of the English language, if the child's
primary language is a language other than English. The allowable funding activities
include planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of an educational
component that meets the conditions of the RFA; acquisition and implementation
of pre-reading and numeracy curriculum and materials; acquisition and implementation
of required assessment materials; and ongoing and intensive professional staff
development, including training specifically focused on the selected pre-reading
and numeracy curriculum and materials and assessment materials. A strong evaluation
design must include clear benchmarks to monitor progress toward specific objectives
and indicators to assess the impact on teaching and student learning.
Dates of Project. The Texas Head Start: Educational Component Grant Program
will be implemented during the 2000-2001 school year. Applicants should plan
for a starting date of no earlier than June 15, 2000, and an ending date of
no later than June 30, 2001.
Project Amount. Funding will be provided for approximately 20-25 projects.
Each project will receive a maximum of $500,000 for the 2000-2001 school year.
Project funding in the second year will be based on satisfactory progress
of the first-year objectives and activities.
Selection Criteria. Applications will be selected based on independent
reviewers' assessment of each applicant's ability to carry out all requirements
contained in the RFA. Reviewers will evaluate an application based on the
overall quality and validity of the proposed program and the extent to which
the application addresses the primary objective(s) and intent of the project.
Applications must address each requirement as specified in the RFA to be considered
for funding. The TEA reserves the right to select from the highest ranking
applications those that address all requirements in the RFA and that are most
advantageous to the project.
The TEA is not obligated to approve an application, provide funds, or endorse
any application submitted in response to this RFA. This RFA does not commit
TEA to pay any costs before an application is approved. The issuance of this
RFA does not obligate TEA to award a grant or pay any costs incurred in preparing
a response.
Requesting the Application. A complete copy of RFA # 701-00-014 may be
obtained by writing the: Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education
Agency, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas
78701; by calling (512) 463-9304; by faxing (512) 463-9811; or by e-mailing
dcc@tmail.tea.state.tx.us. Please refer to the RFA number and title in your
request. Provide your name, complete mailing address, and phone number including
area code. The announcement letter and complete RFA will also be posted on
the TEA website at http://www.tea.state.ts.us./grant/announcements/grants2.cgi
for viewing and downloading.
Further Information. For clarifying information about the RFA, contact
Marianne Vaughan or Frank Saenz, Office of Statewide Initiatives, TEA, (512)
463-9027.
Deadline for Receipt of Applications. Applications must be received in
the Document Control Center of the TEA by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Thursday,
April 27, 2000, to be considered for funding.
TRD-200001551
Criss Cloudt
Associate Commissioner, Policy Planning and Research
Texas Education Agency
Filed: March 1, 2000
Notice of Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan - Health and Safety Code Chapter 81, Subchapter H
MINIMUM STANDARD.
This exposure control plan (plan) is proposed to be adopted as the minimum
standard to implement the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan required
in Health and Safety Code, §81.304.
APPLICABILITY.
These minimum standards apply to a governmental unit that employs employees
who: provide services in a public or private facility providing health care
related services, including a home health care organization; or otherwise
have a risk of exposure to blood or other material potentially containing
bloodborne pathogens in connection with exposure to sharps. The Texas Department
of Health (department) may, in accordance with rules adopted by the Texas
Board of Health, waive the application of Health and Safety Code, Chapter
81, Subchapter H, to a rural county if the department finds that the application
of the subchapter to the county would be burdensome. A waiver granted under
this §96.501expires December 31, 2001. "Rural County" is a county that:
(1) has a population of 50,000 or less; or (2) has a population of more than
50,000 but: (A) does not have located within the county a general or special
hospital licensed under Health and Safety Code, Chapter 241, with more than
100 beds; and (B) was not, based on the 1990 federal census, completely included
within an area designated as urbanized by the Bureau of the Census of the
United States Department of Commerce.
GUIDANCE.
This plan is provided by the department to be analogous with Title 29 Code
of Federal Regulation §1910.1030, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), Bloodborne Pathogens Standard as specified in Health and Safety Code, §81.304.
Employers should review the plan for particular requirements as applicable
to their specific situation. Governmental units may modify the plan appropriately
to their respective practice settings. Employers will need to include provisions
relevant to their particular facility or organization in order to develop
an effective, comprehensive exposure control plan.
REVIEW.
Employers review annually the exposure control plan, update when necessary,
and document when accomplished.
INSTRUCTIONS.
When parentheses are noted, specific details for modification are present
in instruction form.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN.
Facility Name: __________________________________
Date of Preparation: ______________________________
In accordance with Health and Safety Code, Chapter 81, Subchapter H, and
analogous to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, the following exposure control
plan exists:
1. EXPOSURE DETERMINATION.
The Texas Department of Health (department) Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
Control Plan (plan) requires employers to perform an exposure determination
for employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially
infectious materials. The exposure determination is made without regard to
the use of personal protective equipment. This exposure determination is required
to list all job classifications in which employees have occupational exposure,
regardless of frequency. The following job classifications apply:
List the job titles appropriate to this facility or organization; for example,
nurse, fireman, and so forth:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
The job descriptions for the above employees encompass the potential occupational
exposure risks to bloodborne pathogens.
2. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE AND METHODOLOGY.
The department's plan outlines a schedule and method of implementation
for the various elements of the exposure control plan.
Compliance Methods.
Universal precautions are observed to prevent contact with blood or other
potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious
material are considered infectious regardless of the perceived status of the
source individual.
Engineering and work practice controls are used to eliminate or minimize
exposure to employees. Where occupational exposure remains after institution
of these controls, personal protective equipment is used. Examples include
safety design devices, sharps containers, needleless systems, sharps with
engineered sharps injury protection for employees, passing instruments in
a neutral zone, and so forth.
Supervisors and workers examine and maintain engineering and work practice
controls within the work center on a regular schedule.
Handwashing facilities are also available to the employees who incur exposure
to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The department's plan
requires that these facilities be readily accessible after incurring exposure.
If handwashing facilities are not feasible, the employer is required to
provide either an antiseptic cleanser in conjunction with a clean cloth/paper
towels, antiseptic towelettes or waterless disinfectant. If these alternatives
are used, then the hands are to be washed with soap and running water as soon
as feasible.
After removal of personal protective gloves, employees wash hands and any
other potentially contaminated skin area immediately or as soon as feasible
with soap and water. If employees incur exposure to their skin or mucous membranes,
then those areas are washed with soap and water or flushed with water as appropriate
as soon as feasible following contact.
Needles.
Contaminated needles and other contaminated sharps are not bent, recapped,
removed, sheared, or purposely broken. The department's plan allows an exception
to this if no alternative is feasible and the action is required by a specific
medical procedure. If such action is required, then the recapping or removal
of the needle must be done by the use of a device or a one-handed technique.
Contaminated Sharps Discarding and Containment.
Contaminated sharps are discarded immediately or as soon as feasible in
containers that are closable, puncture resistant, leakproof on sides and bottom,
and biohazard labeled or color-coded.
During use, containers for contaminated sharps are easily accessible to
personnel; located as close as is feasible to the immediate area where sharps
are being used or can be reasonably anticipated to be found (e.g., laundries);
maintained upright throughout use; are not allowed to overfill; and replaced
routinely.
Work Area Restrictions.
In work areas where there is a reasonable likelihood of exposure to blood
or other potentially infectious materials, employees are not to eat, drink,
apply cosmetics or lip balm, smoke, or handle contact lenses. Food and beverages
are not to be kept in refrigerators, freezers, shelves, cabinets, or on counter/bench
tops where blood or other potentially infectious materials are present.
Mouth pipetting/suctioning of blood or other potentially infectious materials
is prohibited.
All procedures are conducted in a manner to minimize splashing, spraying,
splattering, and generation of droplets of blood or other potentially infectious
materials.
Specimens.
Specimens of blood or other potentially infectious materials are placed
in a container, which prevents leakage during the collection, handling, processing,
storage, transport, or shipping of the specimens. The container used for this
purpose is labeled with a biohazard label or color-coded unless universal
precautions are used throughout the procedure and the specimens and containers
remain in the facility.
If outside contamination of the primary container occurs, the primary container
is placed within a secondary container, which prevents leakage during the
handling, processing, storage, transport, or shipping of the specimen. The
secondary container is labeled with a biohazard label or color-coded.
Any specimen, which could puncture a primary container, is placed within
a secondary container, which is puncture proof.
Contaminated Equipment.
Equipment which may become contaminated with blood or other potentially
infectious materials is examined prior to servicing or shipping and decontaminated
as necessary unless the decontamination of the equipment is not feasible.
Employers place a biohazard label on all portions of contaminated equipment
that remain to inform employees, service representatives, and/or the manufacturer,
as appropriate.
Personal Protective Equipment.
All personal protective equipment used is provided without cost to employees.
Personal protective equipment is chosen based on the anticipated exposure
to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The protective equipment
is considered appropriate only if it does not permit blood or other potentially
infectious materials to pass through or reach the employee's clothing, skin,
eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes under normal conditions of use and
for the duration of the time which the protective equipment is used. Examples
of personal protective equipment include gloves, eyewear with side shields,
gowns, lab coats, aprons, shoe covers, face shields, and masks. All personal
protective equipment is fluid resistant.
All personal protective equipment is cleaned, laundered, and disposed of
by the employer at no cost to employees. All repairs and replacements are
made by the employer at no cost to employees.
All garments which are penetrated by blood are removed immediately or as
soon as feasible and placed in the appropriate container. All personal protective
equipment is removed prior to leaving the work area and placed in the designated
receptacle.
Gloves are worn where it is reasonably anticipated that employees will
have hand contact with blood, other potentially infectious materials, non-intact
skin, and mucous membranes. Latex sensitive employees are provided with suitable
alternative personal protective equipment.
Disposable gloves are not to be washed or decontaminated for re-use and
are to be replaced as soon as practical when they become contaminated or as
soon as feasible if they are torn, punctured, or when their ability to function
as a barrier is compromised.
Utility gloves may be decontaminated for re-use provided that the integrity
of the glove is not compromised. Utility gloves are discarded if they are
cracked, peeling, torn, punctured, exhibit other signs of deterioration, or
when their ability to function as a barrier is compromised.
Masks in combination with eye protection devices, such as goggles, glasses
with solid side shield, or chin length face shields, are required to be worn
whenever splashes, spray, splatter, or droplets of blood or other potentially
infectious materials may be generated and eye, nose, or mouth contamination
can reasonably be anticipated.
Surgical caps or hoods and/or fluid resistant shoe covers or boots are
worn in instances when gross contamination can reasonably be anticipated.
Housekeeping.
This facility is cleaned and decontaminated with an Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) registered germicide to maintain an antiseptic clean environment
at all times.
All contaminated work surfaces are decontaminated after completion of procedures,
immediately or as soon as feasible after any spill of blood or other potentially
infectious materials, and at the end of the work shift.
Protective coverings (e.g., plastic wrap, aluminum foil, etc.) used to
cover equipment and environmental surfaces are removed and replaced as soon
as feasible when they become contaminated or at the end of the work shift.
All bins, pails, cans, and similar receptacles are inspected and decontaminated
on a regularly scheduled basis.
Any broken glassware which may be contaminated is not picked up directly
with the hands.
Regulated Waste Disposal.
All contaminated sharps are discarded as soon as feasible in sharps containers
located as close to the point of use as feasible in each work area.
Regulated waste other than sharps is placed in appropriate containers that
are closable, leak resistant, labeled with a biohazard label or color-coded,
and closed prior to removal. If outside contamination of the regulated waste
container occurs, it is placed in a second container that is also closable,
leak proof, labeled with a biohazard label or color-coded, and closed prior
to removal.
All regulated waste is properly disposed of in accordance with federal,
state, county, and local requirements.
Laundry Procedures.
All used laundry is considered contaminated. Contaminated laundry is handled
as little as possible and placed in appropriately marked bags or containers
at the location where it was used. Wet laundry is placed in leak resistant
bags or containers, closed, and transported in leak proof containers. Such
laundry is not sorted or rinsed in the area of use.
All employees who handle contaminated laundry use personal protective equipment
to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Laundry is cleaned at: (designate onsite or name offsite facility.)
Hepatitis B Vaccine.
All employees who have been identified as having occupational exposure
to blood or other potentially infectious materials are offered the hepatitis
B vaccine, at no cost to the employee, under the supervision of a licensed
physician or licensed healthcare professional. The vaccine is offered after
bloodborne pathogens training and within 10 working days of their initial
assignment to work unless the employee has previously received the complete
hepatitis B vaccination series, antibody testing has revealed that the employee
is immune, or that the vaccine is contraindicated for med150ical reasons.
Employees receive the vaccine at (state location, such as Employee Health
Services, Immunization Clinic, etc.)
Employees who decline the Hepatitis B vaccine sign a declination statement
(See appendix A of this exposure control plan).
Employees who initially decline the vaccine but who later elect to receive
it may then have the vaccine provided at no cost.
Post Exposure Evaluation and Follow up.
When the employee incurs an exposure incident, the employee reports to
(state location, as Employee Health Services, or designated person as Employee
Health Nurse). All employees who incur an exposure incident are offered a
confidential medical evaluation and follow up as follows:
Documentation of the route(s) of exposure and the circumstances related
to the incident.
If possible, the identification of the source individual. The blood of
the source individual is tested for HIV/HBV infectivity. Consent is obtained
if required by law.
The results of testing of the source individual are made available to the
exposed employee with the employee informed about the applicable laws and
regulations concerning disclosure of the identity and infectivity of the source
individual.
The employee is offered the option of having his/her blood collected for
testing of the employee's HIV/HBV serological status. The blood sample is
preserved for at least 90 days to allow the employee to decide if the blood
should be tested for HIV serological status. If the employee decides prior
to that time that the testing will be conducted, then testing is done as soon
as feasible.
The employee is offered post exposure prophylaxis in accordance with the
current recommendations of the U.S. Public Health Service.
The employee is given appropriate counseling concerning infection status,
results and interpretations of tests, and precautions to take during the period
after the exposure incident. The employee is informed about what potential
illnesses can develop and to seek early medical evaluation and subsequent
treatment.
The following person(s) _______ is(are) designated to assure that the policy
outlined here is effectively carried out and maintains records related to
this policy.
Interaction with Healthcare Professionals.
A written opinion is obtained from the healthcare professional who evaluates
employees of this facility or organization after an exposure incident. In
order for the healthcare professional to adequately evaluate the employee,
the healthcare professional is provided with: (1) a copy of the (facility's
or organization's) exposure control plan; (2) a description of the exposed
employee's duties as they relate to the exposure incident; (3) documentation
of the route(s) of exposure and circumstances under which the exposure occurred;
(4) results of the source individual's blood tests (if available); and,
(5) medical records relevant to the appropriate treatment of the employee.
Written opinions are obtained from the healthcare professional in the following
instances:
(1) when the employee is sent to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccine, or
(2) whenever the employee is sent to a healthcare professional following
an exposure incident.
Healthcare professionals are instructed to limit their written opinions
to:
(1) whether the Hepatitis B vaccine is indicated;
(2) whether the employee has received the vaccine;
(3) the evaluation following an exposure incident;
(4) whether the employee has been informed of the results of the evaluation;
(5) whether the employee has been told about any medical conditions resulting
from exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (the written
opinion to the employer is not to reference any personal medical information);
and,
(6) whether the healthcare professional's written opinion is provided
to the employee within 15 days of completion of the evaluation.
Labels.
Biohazard warning labels are affixed to containers of regulated waste,
refrigerators and freezers containing blood or other potentially infectious
materials, and other containers used to store, transport, or ship blood or
other potentially infectious materials. Red bags or red containers may be
substituted for labels.
Training.
Training for all employees is conducted prior to initial assignment to
tasks where occupational exposure may occur. All employees also receive annual
refresher training. This training is to be conducted within one year of the
employee's previous training.
Training for employees is conducted by a person knowledgeable in the subject
matter and includes an explanation of the following:
(1) OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Final Rule;
(2) epidemiology and symptomatology of bloodborne diseases;
(3) modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens;
(4) this facility's or organization's) exposure control plan (i.e., points
of the plan, lines of responsibility, how the plan will be implemented, where
to access plan, etc.);
(5) procedures which might cause exposure to blood or other potentially
infectious materials at this facility;
(6) control methods which are used at the facility to control exposure
to blood or other potentially infectious materials;
(7) personal protective equipment available at this facility (types, use,
location, etc.);
(8) hepatitis B vaccine program at the facility;
(9) procedures to follow in an emergency involving blood or other potentially
infectious materials;
(10) procedures to follow if an exposure incident occurs, to include U.S.
Public Health Service Post Exposure Prophylaxis Guidelines;
(11) post exposure evaluation and follow up;
(12) signs and labels used at the facility; and,
(13) an opportunity to ask questions with the individual conducting the
training.
Recordkeeping.
According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, medical records are
maintained by: (list name or department responsible for maintaining medical
records).
According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, training records are
maintained by: (list name or department responsible for maintaining training
records).
ANNUAL REVIEW.
Signature _________________________________ Date ________________
Signature _________________________________ Date ________________
Signature _________________________________ Date ________________
Signature _________________________________ Date ________________
Signature _________________________________ Date ________________
Signature _________________________________ Date ________________
Signature _________________________________ Date ________________
Signature _________________________________ Date ________________
Signature _________________________________ Date ________________
APPENDIX A.
HEPATITIS B VACCINE DECLINATION STATEMENT.
I understand that due to my occupational exposure to blood or other potentially
infectious materials I may be at risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV)
infection. I have been given the opportunity to be vaccinated with hepatitis
B vaccine, at no charge to myself. However, I decline hepatitis B vaccination
at this time. I understand that by declining this vaccine, I continue to be
at risk of acquiring hepatitis B, a serious disease. If, in the future, I
continue to have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious
materials and I want to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, I can receive
the vaccination series at no charge to myself.
Signature __________________________________ Date ___________________
APPENDIX B.
ASSESSMENT TOOL.
Yes No 1. The exposure
control plan is located in each work center 2. Employees at occupational
risk for bloodborne pathogens exposure are identified 3. Employees comply
with universal precautions when performing duties 4. Employees appropriately
use engineering controls in the work center 5. Employees employ safe work
practices in performance of duties 6. Handwashing facilities are readily
accessible in the work centers 7. Employees regularly wash their hands,
especially after glove removal 8. Employees deposit contaminated sharps
in biohazard containers immediately after use 9. Employees change filled
biohazard containers when full 10. Employees do not eat, drink, apply
cosmetics or lip balm, smoke, or handle contact lenses in the work area
11. Food and beverages are not kept in close proximity to blood or bodily
fluids 12. Employees do not mouth pipette/suction blood or bodily fluids
13. Employees place specimens in leak resistant containers after collection
14. Employees place specimens in biohazard leakproof containers for shipment
15. Employees properly decontaminate equipment before servicing or shipping
for repairs or place a biohazard label to inform others the equipment remains
contaminated 16. Employees wear the designated fluid resistant personal
protective equipment/attire appropriate for the task at hand 17. Employees
place the contaminated personal protective equipment in the appropriate receptacles
18. Employees maintain a clean environment at all times 19. Employees
use an EPA approved germicide properly to decontaminate and clean the facility
and equipment 20. Employees know the safe procedure for contaminated,
broken glass clean up 21. Employees properly separate regulated medical
waste and waste in designated biohazard leak resistant receptacles and transport
regulated waste in leakproof containers 22. Employees place wet laundry
in leak resistant bags or containers and transport used laundry in biohazard
leakproof containers 23. Each employee knows his documented hepatitis
B vaccine status 24. Employees know where and to whom to report exposure
incidents 25. An employee occupational exposure protocol is practiced
in accordance with U.S. Public Health Service 26. Employees are oriented
and receive annual training to the exposure control plan 27. Recording
and reporting occupational exposures are conducted in accordance with OSHA's
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 28. Medical and training records are maintained
in accordance with OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
TRD-200001587
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: March 1, 2000
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau) ordered
William W. Cowan, D.D.S. (registrant-R08897) of Fort Worth to cease and desist
performing dental intra-oral x-ray procedures with the General Electric dental
x-ray unit (Model Number 11CE2-2; Serial Number 649090) until the exposure
at skin entrance is within regulatory limits. The bureau determined that continued
radiation exposure to patients in excess of that required to produce a diagnostic
image constitutes an immediate threat to public health and safety, and the
existence of an emergency. The order will remain in effect until the bureau
authorizes the registrant to perform the procedure.
A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the
Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building,
8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except
holidays).
TRD-200001588
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: March 1, 2000
The Texas Department of Health (department) is withdrawing the request
for proposals (RFP) for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Medication
Reimbursement Initiative (MRI) Program for the project period June 1, 2000
- March 31, 2001. The RFP is being reissued with new eligibility requirements
and new project dates.
REISSUANCE OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS.
The Texas Department of Health (department) announces an RFP to eligible
pharmaceutical organizations interested in the administration of the HIV Medication
Reimbursement Initiative (MRI) Program. The purpose of the RFP is to identify,
select, and enter into a contractual agreement with a pharmacy that will provide
pharmacy services to approved individuals and bill insurance companies directly.
FUNDS AVAILABLE.
Up to $50,000 for the contract period, awarded to one successful applicant.
PERIOD OF CONTRACT.
The initial contract period is seven months from date of execution of contract.
This contract is renewable for a maximum of three years.
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY.
Licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a Class A, C, or E pharmacy.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTION.
The department receives federal funding authorized by Public Law 101-381,
which amended the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S. Code 300ff et. seq.)
for Title II, "HIV Care Grant Program" of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS
Resource Emergency (CARE) Act of 1990. This program is administered by the
Bureau of Health Resources Development, Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services.
These federal funds may be used by the department to maintain a continuum
of health insurance coverage for individuals with HIV disease who otherwise
would not be able to afford to pay the deductible and co-insurance payments
required as part of their health insurance coverage. The department will implement
the Medication Reimbursement Initiative Program (MRI) to meet the needs of
those individuals. The department will accept and approve applications according
to eligibility guidelines established by the Texas HIV Medication Program.
Income and medical expense criteria will be applied to identify individuals
who qualify for assistance. The department will assign each approved client
a MRI Code Number.
The eligible clients will receive an additional form from the department
(as provided to the department by the Contractor) regarding their health insurance
coverage that is to be completed and returned to the department. The department
will forward the completed health insurance forms to the Contractor. The Contractor
will verify that pharmacy benefits are payable (or not payable) from each
approved client's insurance company. MRI recipients will be those individuals
determined by the Contractor to have active health insurance pharmacy benefits,
payable by their respective insurance companies. The contractor will deliver
medications to each MRI recipient by overnight mail at no cost to the MRI
recipients or the department within two working days of receipt of the order.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.
Issuance of RFP (March 20, 2000); Application Deadline (May 22, 2000);
Award Notification By (June 12, 2000); and Contract Start Date (September
1, 2000).
TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE RFP.
For a copy of the RFP, contact Cora Flores at (512) 490-2505, Texas Department
of Health, HIV/STD Clinical Services Section, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin,
Texas 78756-3199; or send an E-mail request for the RFP to cora.flores@tdh.state.tx.us.
TRD-200001644
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: March 1, 2000
Notice of Joint Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Payment Rates for These Medicaid Programs Operated by DHS: Nursing Facilities, Swing Beds, and Hospice-Nursing Facilities
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Texas Department
of Human Services (TDHS) will conduct a joint public hearing to receive public
comment on proposed payment rates for the following Medicaid programs and
services operated by TDHS: nursing facilities, swing beds, and hospice-nursing
facilities. The joint hearing will be held in compliance with Title 1 of the
Texas Administrative Code, §355.105(g), which requires public hearings
on proposed payment rates for medical assistance programs. The public hearing
will be held on March 27, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. in the Public Hearing Room (Room
125E) of the John H. Winters Human Services Building at 701 West 51st Street,
Austin, Texas (First floor, East Tower). Written comments regarding payment
rates set by the HHSC may be submitted in lieu of testimony until 5:00 p.m.
the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail to the attention
of Pam McDonald, TDHS, MC W-425, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030.
Express mail can be sent to Ms. McDonald at TDHS, MC W-425, 701 W.51st Street,
Austin, Texas 78751-2312. Hand deliveries addressed to Ms. McDonald will be
accepted by the receptionist in the lobby of the John H. Winters Human Services
Building at 701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas. Alternatively, written comments
may be sent via facsimile to Ms. McDonald at (512) 438-3014. Interested parties
may request to have mailed to them or may pick up a briefing package concerning
the proposed payment rates by contacting Debbie Price, TDHS, MC W-425, P.O.
Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-4817.
Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary
aids or services should contact Ms. Price, TDHS, MC W-425, P.O. Box 149030,
Austin, Texas 78714-9030, telephone number (512) 438-4817, by January 28,
2000, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
TRD-200001557
Steve Aragón
Agency Liaison
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: March 1, 2000
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Richardson Seniors Restricted Developments) Series 2000
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs (the Department) at Richardson Senior Citizen
Center, 820 West Arapaho, Classroom 3, Richardson, Texas 75080 at 6:00 p.m.
on Monday, April 10, 2000 with respect to an issue of tax-exempt multifamily
residential rental project for independent seniors revenue bonds in the aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $21,500,000 and taxable bonds, if necessary,
in an amount to be determined, to be issued in one or more series (the Bonds),
by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the Issuer). The
proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to Greenbridge at Buckingham L.L.C.,
a Texas limited liability company whose sole member is Green Bridge Development
Corporation, a Texas nonprofit corporation (or a related person or affiliate
thereof) (the Borrower), to finance a portion of the acquisition, construction
and equipping of a multifamily housing project (the Project) described as
follows: a 240-unit multifamily residential rental development to be constructed
on approximately 6.63 acres of land located on the north side of Buckingham
Road (between Buckingham Road and Willingham Street), approximately 1/8 mile
northeast of the intersection of Whitehall Drive and Buckingham Road, and
approximately 800 feet west of the intersection of Audelia Road and Buckingham
Road, in Richardson, Dallas County, Texas. The Project will be owned and operated
by Greenbridge at Buckingham, L.L.C. The Project will be managed by M. Myers
Development, Inc.
All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express
their views with respect to the Project and the issuance of the Bonds. Questions
or requests for additional information may be directed to Brent Stewart at
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine, Austin,
Texas 78701; (512) 475-2213.
Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their views are
invited to contact Brent Stewart in writing in advance of the hearing. Any
interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in
writing to Brent Stewart prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.
Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting
should contact Gina Arenas, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3943 or
Relay Texas at 1- (800) 735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that
appropriate arrangements can be made.
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Individuals who require child care to be provided at this meeting should
contact Dina Gonzalez at (512) 475-3757 at least five days before the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
TRD-200001645
Daisy A. Stiner
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: March 1, 2000
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announces an amendment
to the 1998 State of Texas Consolidated Plan; specifically, the 1998 Action
Plan which describes the 1998 program year allocation and distribution of
Community Development Block Grant funds by the Texas Community Development
Program.
The State of Texas received notice on June 18, 1999, of approval from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a $5,561,602 grant from
the Disaster Recovery Initiative (DRI) allocation. Notice of the Availability
of DRI funds was advertised in the
Texas Register
on August 27, 1999 (24 TexReg 6868).
The 1998 Consolidated Plan is being amended to describe the eligible applicants
under the Disaster Recovery Initiative funds. Applications were accepted on
February 18, 2000. The 1998 Consolidated Plan, Section Three: Program Statements,
Texas Community Development Program 1998 Action Plan is being amended to change
Part VI.B, Eligible Applicants for Disaster Recovery Initiative Funds.
B. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR DISASTER RECOVERY INITIATIVE
FUNDS
Eligible applicants for the $5,561,602 of Disaster Recovery Initiative
funds are limited to eleven (11) cities and counties from the August 22 or
September 23, 1998 disasters that still had unmet needs that were not addressed
through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), due to exhaustion of
funds in 1999. The entities are: Del Rio, Uvalde County, Houston, Harris County,
Brazoria County, Surfside Beach, West Columbia, Galveston County, Kemah, Clear
Lake Shores and Jamaica Beach
Written comments concerning the amendment will be accepted for fifteen
days from the date of publication and should be submitted to Anne Paddock
(apaddock@tdhca.state.tx.us), Deputy General Counsel, Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, Texas 78711-3941.
TRD-200001646
Daisy Stiner
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: March 1, 2000
Insurer Services
The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of
Insurance and are under consideration:
Application to change the name of CENTRIS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY to HCC
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign life company. The home office is in Indianapolis,
Indiana.
Application to change the name of INVESTORS EQUITY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
to CMG MORTGAGE ASSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign fire and casualty company. The
home office is in San Francisco, California.
Application to change the name of INTERCARGE INSURANCE COMPANY to XL SPECIALTY
INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is
in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Application for incorporation to the State of Texas by INTERWORLD INSURANCE
COMPANY, a domestic fire and casualty company. The home office is in Addison,
Texas.
Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed
to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin,
Texas 78701.
TRD-200001417
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: February 24, 2000
The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of
Insurance and are under consideration:
Application to change the name of ROYAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
to SERVUS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign life insurance company. The home
office is in Simsbury, Connecticut.
Application to change the name of ALPINE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY to HART
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign life insurance company. The home office
is in Simsbury, Connecticut.
Application to change the name of ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY to LIBERTY INSURANCE
UNDERWRITERS, INC., a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is
in New York, New York.
Application to do business in the State of Texas by MANAGED DENTALGUARD,
INC., a domestic health maintenance organization. The home office is in Dallas,
Texas.
Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed
to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin,
Texas 78701.
TRD-200001547
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 1, 2000
The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed
with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.
Application for admission to Texas of Disability Insurance Specialist,
LLC, a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Bloomfield, Connecticut.
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed
with the Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits,
MC 107-5A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
TRD-200001536
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: February 29, 2000
Enforcement Orders
A default order was entered regarding LINDA DANIELS DBA SANDY CREEK MARINA,
Docket No. 1997-0889-PWS-E; SOAH Docket No. 582-98-2069 on February 16, 2000
assessing $7655 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Camille Morris, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3915, Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding MUHAMMAD ATHAR AKHTAR & MUHAMMAD
JAMAL AKHTAR, Docket No. 1998-0754-PST-E; 0048125 on February 16, 2000 assessing
$5,000 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Richard O'Connell, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-5528 or Julia McMasters, Enforcement
Coordinator at (512) 239-5839, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding D N D CORPORATION DBA ANDY'S FOOD
MART, Docket No. 1998-1394-PST-E; TNRCC ID No. 0039430 on February 16, 2000
assessing $10,000 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
John Sumner, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0497 or Tom Jecha, Enforcement Coordinator
at (512) 239-2576, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box
13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding JAVIER GOMEZ DBA GOMEZ TRUCKING,
Docket No. 1999-0260-AIR-E; TNRCC ID No. EE-1348-Q on February 16, 2000 assessing
$1,250 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Heather Otten, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1738 or Lawrence King, Enforcement
Coordinator at (512) 239-1405, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding ARENA BRANDS, INCORPORATED DBA HATCO,
Docket No. 1999-0095-AIR-E; TNRCC ID No. DB-0135-A on February 16, 2000 assessing
$2500 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
John Sumner, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0497 or Carl Schnitz, Enforcement
Coordinator at (512) 239-1892, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF HOUSTON, Docket No. 1998-1249-
MWD-E; 10495-037; TNRCC ID No. 10495-037 on February 16, 2000 assessing $10,000
in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Tracy Gross, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1736 or Pamela Campbell, Enforcement
Coordinator at (512) 239-4493, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF GILMER, Docket No. 1999-0911-
MWD-E; WQ Permit No. 10457-001; TPDES Permit No. TX0025569 on February 16,
2000 assessing $3,125 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Joseph Daley, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-3308, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding AMOCO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, Docket
No. 1999-0068-AIR-E; Air Account No. GB-0004-L on February 16, 2000 assessing
$10,000 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Tel Croston, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5717, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding HONDO CHEMICAL, INC., Docket No.
1998- 1538-AIR-E; TNRCC Air Account No. GA-0338-N on February 16, 2000 assessing
$4,500 in administrative penalties with $900 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Tel Croston, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5717, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding CHARLES SHERRARD DBA VILLAGE MOTOR
CARS, Docket No. 1999-1173-AIR-E; Air Account No. DB-5098-P on February 16,
2000 assessing $375 in administrative penalties with $75 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Carl Schnitz, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1892, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding J. CAMPBELL CORPORATIONS, INCORPORATED
DBA BIG TEX AUTOMART, Docket No. 1999-1159-AIR-E; Air Account No. DB-5081-J
on February 16, 2000 assessing $375 in administrative penalties with $75 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Lawrence King, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1405, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding ATLANTIC OIL & GAS, INC. DBA
FINA MART, Docket No. 1999-0575-PST-E; PST ID No. 0055123 on February 16,
2000 assessing $14,375 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael De La Cruz, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0259, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding SHAUKAT HUDA DBA SCOTTY'S DRIVE IN,
Docket No. 1999-0641-PST-E; PST ID No. 0066330 on February 16, 2000 assessing
$1,100 in administrative penalties with $220 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael De La Cruz, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0259, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding CAMPBELL OIL CO. DBA GOOD-O- COUNTRY
CORNER, Docket No. 1999-1067-PST-E; PST Facility ID No. 0006124 on February
16, 2000 assessing $,1875 in administrative penalties with $375 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Erika Fair, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6673, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding BYRD ROBERT DBA BYRD TRUCKING COMPANY,
Docket No. 1998-0989-PST-E; PST Facility ID No. 0044611 on February 16, 2000
assessing $5,000 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Scott McDonald, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-6005 or Gayle Zapalac, Enforcement
Coordinator at (512) 239-1136, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding KEITH BROUMLEY DBA BROUMLEY DAIRY,
Docket No. 1999-0946-AGR-E; WQ Permit No. 03395 on February 16, 2000 assessing
$3,750 in administrative penalties with $750 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael De La Cruz, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0259, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding C. J. NELSON, Docket No. 1999-0990-OSS-E
on February 16, 2000 assessing $250 in administrative penalties with $50 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Lynda Clayton, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5917, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding GARY WOOD DBA WOOD SERVICE PLUMBING,
Docket No. 1999-0981-OSS-E on February 16, 2000 assessing $1500 in administrative
penalties with $300 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
David Van Soest, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0468, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding SUNBELT FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT,
Docket No. 1998-0463-MLM-E; PWS Nos. 1010117, 1010758, 1010419, 1010188, 1010292
and 1010022; WQ Permit Nos. 10518-001, 11670-001, 11231-001, 10236- 001, 10812-001
and 11791-001 on February 16, 2000 assessing $59,685 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Merrilee Gerberding, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4490, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding NORTH STAR STEEL TEXAS, INCORPORATED,
Docket No. 1999-0836-IWD-E; WQ Permit No. 01971-000 and TPDES Permit No. TX0067695
on February 16, 2000 assessing $12,500 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Heather Otten, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1738 or Michelle Harris, Enforcement
Coordinator at (512) 239-0492, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding JUAN SOTO DBA BERT AND ERNIES, Docket
No. 1999-0926-PWS-E; PWS No. 2270334 on February 16, 2000 assessing $938 in
administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Kimberly McGuire, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4761, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
TRD-200001555
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 1, 2000
APPLICATION. The City of Temple, 2 North Main Street, Temple, TX 76501,
has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC)
to amend existing Permit No. MSW-692 (Proposed Permit No. MSW- 692-A) to expand
the Temple Recycling and Disposal Facility vertically by approximately 114
feet to a final elevation of 759.00 above mean sea level and horizontally
from 215.052 acres to a total of 269.02 acres. The facility is located approximately
one quarter mile east of the intersection of Loop 363 and Little Flock Road
in Temple, Texas. If the permit is granted, the applicant would be authorized
to dispose of: (1) municipal solid waste resulting from or incidental to municipal,
community, commercial, institutional, recreational activities, and construction
or demolition projects; (2) Class II and III industrial solid waste; (3) and
special wastes that are properly identified. The facility would be authorized
to operate from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 7:00 a.m
to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Executive Director of the TNRCC has prepared
a draft permit which, if approved, would establish the conditions under which
the facility must operate. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. Written public
comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office
of the Chief Clerk at the address included in the information section below
within 30 days after newspaper publication of this notice. A public meeting
is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not a contested case
hearing. A public meeting will be held when there is a significant degree
of public interest in the application. CONTESTED CASE HEARING. The TNRCC may
approve the application unless a written hearing request is filed within 30
days after newspaper publication of this notice. To request a hearing, you
must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an
official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number,
if any; (2) the applicant's name and the permit number; (3) the statement
"I/we request a contested case hearing;" (4) a brief and specific description
of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the
general public; and (5) location and distance of your property relative to
the proposed facility. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the
application/permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for hearing
on this application must be submitted in writing during the 30-day notice
period to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address included in the information
section below. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will
not issue the permit and will forward the application and hearing request
to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission
meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding
similar to a civil trial in state district court. INFORMATION. Written hearing
requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting should be submitted
to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX
78711- 3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact
the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address as above. For additional
information, individual members of the general public may contact the Office
of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding the
TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.
TRD-200001552
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 1, 2000
The CITY OF SAN AUGUSTINE, 301 South Harrison, San Augustine, Texas 75972,
applicant, seeks an amendment to Certificate of Adjudication No. 06-4409,
pursuant to §11.122, Texas Water Code, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission Rules 30 TAC §§ 295.1, et seq. Certificate of Adjudication
No. 06-4409 was issued to the City of San Augustine on August 8, 1986 and
includes authorization for owner to divert and use not to exceed not to exceed
500 acre-feet of water per annum for municipal purposes from an existing reservoir
on Carrizo Creek, tributary of Ayish Bayou, tributary of the Angelina River,
tributary of the Neches River, Neches River Basin in San Augustine County
at a maximum diversion rate of 2.67 cfs. The reservoir has an authorized capacity
of 2750 acre-feet. The time priority of owner's right is November 1, 1957.
The certificate contains a Special Condition which requires owner to maintain
a metering instrument which will automatically record to within 5 percent
of accuracy the total amount of water diverted. Applicant has one well which
produces 300 gallons of water per minute which will be used to supply water
to the reservoir or directly to their water treatment plant. Applicant seeks
to amend the certificate by increasing the amount of water diverted for municipal
purposes to 1285 acre-feet of water per annum and increasing the maximum diversion
rate to 3.12 cfs.
Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted
to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information
section below by March 16, 2000. A public meeting is intended for the taking
of public comment, and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will
be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree
of public interest in the application.
The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written
hearing request is filed by March 16, 2000. The Executive Director can consider
an approval of the application unless a written request for a contested case
hearing is filed by March 16, 2000.
To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1)
your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing
address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any: (2) applicant's name
and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;"
(4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application
in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance
of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit any
proposed conditions to the requested amount which would satisfy your concerns.
Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the
TNRCC Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information
section below. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will
not issue the requested amendment and may forward the application and hearing
request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled
Commission meeting.
Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting
should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O.
Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process,
please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103 at the same address. For
additional information, individual members of the general public may contact
the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding
the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.
TRD-200001554
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 1, 2000
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) under 30 TAC
Chapter 122, is providing an opportunity for public comment and a notice and
comment hearing, if one is requested, in order to receive testimony concerning
the draft Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) General Operating Permit (GOP)
#1 and the Periodic Monitoring GOP #1.
The Operating Permit Program under Chapter 122 provides a compliance and
enforcement tool by codifying all applicable air regulatory requirements for
a specific site (major sources and non-major sources as designated by the
United States Environmental Protection Agency) into an operating permit. CAM
and periodic monitoring are types of monitoring required by Chapter 122 for
various emission units. Draft CAM GOP #1 and draft Periodic Monitoring GOP
#1 contain monitoring options that are designed to satisfy Chapter 122. Permit
holders will be able to use these monitoring options to comply with Chapter
122 CAM and periodic monitoring requirements. If use of a monitoring option
is approved by the executive director, the monitoring option will be codified
in the permit or enforceable general operating permit application for the
site.
For emission units affected, draft CAM GOP #1 and draft Periodic Monitoring
GOP #1 contain monitoring options for emission limitations and standards regulating
the following source categories: cement/lime manufacturing (40 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) 60, Subpart F and HH; 30 TAC §111.111 and §111.151);
fiberglass manufacturing (40 CFR 60, Subpart PPP; 30 TAC §111.111 and §111.151);
glass manufacturing (40 CFR 60, Subpart CC; 30 TAC §111.111 and §111.151);
metallic/nonmetallic mineral processing (40 CFR 60, Subpart LL, NN, and OOO;
30 TAC §111.111 and §111.151); grain elevators (40 CFR 60, Subpart
DD; 30 TAC §§111.111, 111.151, and 111.171); and coal preparation
(40 CFR 60, Subpart Y; 30 TAC §111.111 and §111.151).
Draft CAM GOP #1 and draft periodic monitoring GOP #1 are subject to the
procedural requirements of Chapter 122 which include a 30-day public comment
period with an opportunity to request a hearing. Any person who may be affected
by the emission of air pollutants from emission units that may be authorized
to operate under draft CAM GOP #1 or draft periodic monitoring GOP #1 is entitled
to request, in writing, a hearing on the relevant draft GOP during the 30-day
public notice comment period. If requesting a hearing, please indicate the
draft GOP for which the hearing is requested.
If requested, a public hearing will be held in Austin on April 13, 2000,
2:00 p.m. in Building F, Room 2210, at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission complex located at 12100 Park 35 Circle. The hearing is structured
for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. Individuals
may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. Open
discussion within the audience will not occur during the hearing; however,
a TNRCC staff member will be available to discuss the draft GOPs 30 minutes
prior to the hearing and will also answer questions after the hearing.
Copies of the draft GOPs may be obtained from the TNRCC Internet site at
http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/air/opd or by contacting the TNRCC Office of
Permitting, Remediation and Registration, Air Permits Division at (512) 239-1334.
Comments or hearing requests may be submitted to Mr. Robby Abarca, Office
of Permitting, Remediation, and Registration, Air Permits Division, MC 163,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or faxed to (512) 239-1070. All comments
or hearing requests should reference draft CAM GOP #1 or Periodic Monitoring
GOP #1, as appropriate. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., April 13,
2000. To inquire about the submittal of comments, to find if a hearing will
be held, or for further information, contact Ms. L'Oreal Stepney with the
Office of Permitting, Remediation, and Registration, Air Permits Division,
at (512) 239-1321.
Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation
needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the agency at
(512) 239-4900. Persons with hearing impairment may call 1-800-RELAY-TX (TDD).
Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.
TRD-200001435
Margaret Hoffman
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: February 25, 2000
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission)
staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed
Default Orders. The TNRCC staff proposes a Default Order when the staff has
sent an Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition (EDPRP) to an
entity outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; and the proposed
technical requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance,
and the entity fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of
its receipt of the EDPR. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to
Agreed Orders entered into by the executive director of the TNRCC pursuant
to the Texas Water Code (the Code), §7.075, this notice of the proposed
order and the opportunity to comment is published in the
Texas Register
no later than the 30th day before the date on which
the public comment period closes, which in this case is
April 10, 2000
. The TNRCC will consider any written comments received
and the TNRCC may withdraw or withhold approval of a Default Order if a comment
discloses facts or considerations that indicate that the proposed Default
Orders is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements
of the statutes and rules within the TNRCC's jurisdiction, or the TNRCC's
orders and permits issued pursuant to the TNRCC's regulatory authority. Additional
notice of changes to a proposed Default Order is not required to be published
if those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of each of the proposed Default Orders is available for public inspection
at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building
A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional
Office listed as follows. Written comments about the Default Order should
be sent to the attorney designated for the Default Order at the TNRCC's Central
Office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be
(1) COMPANY: B. J. Elliot dba Kermit Caliche Pit; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0685-AIR-E;
TNRCC ID NUMBER: WM-0186-H; LOCATION: Highway 302 three miles west of the
City of Kermit, Winkler County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: solid waste disposal;
RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §111.201 and THSC, §382.085(b) by allowing
the unauthorized outdoor burning of tires, roofing shingles, and/or oil filters;
and 30 TAC §330.5 and THSC, §361.061 by allowing the unauthorized
disposal of municipal solid waste; PENALTY: $5,625; STAFF ATTORNEY: John C.
Wright, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2269; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3300
North A Street, Building 4, Suite 107, Midland, Texas 79705-5404, (915) 570-1359.
(2) COMPANY: Chris Seeman dba Vactruck Service; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1018-SLG-E;
TNRCC ID NUMBER: 8041-2; LOCATION: Littlefield, Lamb County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: sludge hauling; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §312.142(a) and the
Code, §26.121 by discharging sewage sludge without authorization on the
property of Southwestern Public Service and by failing to obtain a registration
prior to transporting sewage sludge; and 30 TAC §312.145 by failing to
provide and maintain records of each individual collection and deposit and
failing to make an annual report to the permitting agency; PENALTY: $3,000;
STAFF ATTORNEY: William Puplampu, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0677;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 4630 50th Street, Suite 600, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3520, (806)
796-7092.
TRD-200001639
Paul C. Sarahan
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 1, 2000
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission)
staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed
Agreed Orders (AOs) pursuant to Texas Water Code (the Code), §7.075,
which requires that the TNRCC may not approve these AOs unless the public
has been provided an opportunity to submit written comments. Section 7.075
requires that notice of the proposed orders and of the opportunity to comment
must be published in the
Texas Register
no
later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period
closes, which in this case is
April 10, 2000
.
Section 7.075 also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments
received and that the TNRCC may withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses
facts or considerations that indicate the proposed AO is inappropriate, improper,
inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Code, the Texas Health
and Safety Code (THSC), and/or the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act). Additional
notice is not required if changes to an AO are made in response to written
comments.
A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at
both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building
C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable Regional
Office listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent
to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central
Office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be
received by 5:00 p.m. on April 10, 2000
. Written comments may also
be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550.
The TNRCC enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or
the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides
that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in
writing
.
(1) COMPANY: 7-Eleven, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1496-PST-E; IDENTIFIER:
Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Facility Identification Number 0009217; LOCATION:
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with
retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.244(3), by failing
to perform monthly inspections; 30 TAC §115.248(1) and the Act, §382.085(b),
by failing to make each current and future facility employee aware of the
purpose and correct operation of the Stage II equipment; and 30 TAC §115.242(3)(A)
and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain the Stage II vapor recovery
system (VRS); PENALTY: $3,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Clausewitz,
(512) 239-2359; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas
76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(2) COMPANY: American Gathering L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1004-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number CF-0017-D; LOCATION: Skellytown, Carson County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas processing and compression; RULE VIOLATED: 30
TAC §116.110(a)(1) and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §60.640,
by failing to obtain a permit for an amine unit and failing to obtain a permit
or standard exemption for an emergency flare; PENALTY: $28,000; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Shawn Hess, (806) 353-9251; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive,
Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.
(3) COMPANY: American Eagle Acceptance Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1412-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number DB-4218-N; LOCATION: Grand Prairie, Dallas
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car lot; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §114.20(c)(1)
and the Act, §382.085(b), by allegedly offering for sale a vehicle with
missing or inoperable emission control devices; PENALTY: $720; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Wendy Penland, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas
Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(4) COMPANY: Arnold Crushed Stone Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1433-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HO-0003-T; LOCATION: Blum, Hill County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: rock crusher; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.311(a) and
the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to renew the state operating permit;
and 30 TAC §101.20(1) and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct
opacity observations from all affected sources at the site and submit the
results; PENALTY: $3,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kyle Headley, (254) 751-0335;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254)
751-0335.
(5) COMPANY: Mr. Randy Lamb dba Auto Tint & Accessories; DOCKET NUMBER:
1999-1382-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HV-0169-E; LOCATION: Greenville,
Hunt County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car lot; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §114.20(c)(1)
and (3), and the Act, §382.085(b), by allegedly offering for sale a vehicle
with missing or inoperable emission control devices and failing to post the
required notice describing the Texas Clean Air Act requirements and penalties;
PENALTY: $900; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Wendy Penland, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(6) COMPANY: City of Bastrop; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1201-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
Permit Number 11076-001; LOCATION: Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 11076-001 and
the Code, §26.121, by failing to meet the 30-day, seven-day, and daily
average of two milligrams per liter for ammonia-nitrogen; PENALTY: $1,875;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Joseph Daley, (512) 239-3308; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921
Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.
(7) COMPANY: Triangle Pacific Corporation dba Bruce Hardwood Flooring,
L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0935-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number SI-0007-N
and Water Quality Permit Number 03950; LOCATION: Center, Shelby County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: hardwood floor manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c),
Air Permit Number 18470, and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to meet
permit limits for annual volatile organic compound emissions, limit thinning
solvents for coatings to methyl amyl ketone, meet permit limits for the annual
usage rate of the ultraviolet curable topcoats and cleanup solvent, and prevent
the cleaning of the impregnation process equipment; and 30 TAC §305.125(1)
and (11)(C), and Water Quality Permit Number 03950, by failing to meet permit
limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total organic carbon, total dissolved
solids, and manganese, submit noncompliance notification, and maintain a calibration
log for the pH meter; PENALTY: $20,463; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Susan Kelley,
(409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont,
Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(8) COMPANY: Juan Cantu, Sr. dba Cantu Auto Sales; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1341-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number DB-3868-V; LOCATION: Grand Prairie, Dallas
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used auto sales; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §114.20(c)(1)
and the Act, §382.085(b), by allegedly offering for sale a vehicle with
missing or inoperable emission control devices; PENALTY: $1,250; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas
Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(9) COMPANY: CK Witco Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0541-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER:
Solid Waste Registration Number 30300 and Underground Injection Control (UIC)
Permit Numbers WDW-111 and WDW-139; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: speciality chemical manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §324.6,
by failing to adequately clean up soil and absorbent contaminated with used
oil and to take steps to prevent future releases of used oil; UIC Permit Numbers
WDW-111 and WDW-139, by failing to permit or obtain authorization to use the
neutralization tank; 30 TAC §335.4 and the Code, §26.121, by releasing
oily material from the pipe exiting the sump of the product oil containment,
spilling a partial tote of product, and releasing waste from a drum at the
grate area; 30 TAC §§335.62, 335.503, and 335.504, by failing to
conduct proper hazardous waste determinations or waste classifications for
seven wastes; 30 TAC §335.6(c), by failing to update the notice of registration;
30 TAC §335.26(a), by failing to label or mark the spent batteries to
identify the type of universal waste; 30 TAC §335.9(a)(1)(E) and (G),
by failing to document the location of the satellite accumulation areas and
to document the wastes managed in the four on-site container storage areas;
30 TAC §335.69(a)(1)(A), (3), and (4), incorporating 30 TAC §335.112(a)(8)
and 40 CFR §265.16, by failing to transfer the waste from the leaking
drum to a container in good condition, conduct weekly inspections, keep all
containers closed, properly label the containers, provide adequate personnel
training and maintain adequate documentation relating to personnel training,
and include the location of emergency equipment in the contingency plan; and
30 TAC §335.431(c), by failing to retain copies of its notices and certifications
and include a description of the procedures to be followed to treat the waste;
PENALTY: $38,920; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Susan Johnson, (512) 239-2555;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713)
767-3500.
(10) COMPANY: CMH Parks, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1242-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Number TX0094463 and
Permit Number 12849-001; LOCATION: Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: NPDES Permit Number TX0094463,
Permit Number 12849-001, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply
with permitted effluent limits; PENALTY: $3,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Eric Reese, (512) 239-2611; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston,
Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(11) COMPANY: Dolco Packaging Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0044-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number DB-1276-U; LOCATION: Dallas, Dallas County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: food products container manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §122.121, §122.130(c)(2), and the Act, §382.085(b) and §382.054,
by failing to submit an initial abbreviated federal operating permit application;
PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(12) COMPANY: Enogex Products Corporation, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of
Enogex, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1331-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number
CZ-0006-F; LOCATION: Ozona, Crockett County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural
gas processing plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146 and the Act, §382.085,
by failing to submit an annual certification within 30 days of the end of
the certification period; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mark Newman,
(915) 655-9479; REGIONAL OFFICE: 622 South Oakes, Suite K, San Angelo, Texas
76903-7013, (915) 655-9479.
(13) COMPANY: Alfred Feller; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1191-OSI-E; IDENTIFIER:
Installer Identification Number OS3339; LOCATION: Boerne, Kendall County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: on-site sewage; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §285.58(a)(3)
and (11), and the THSC, §366.051(c) and §366.054, by failing to
obtain the necessary permits from the permitting authority before repairing
an on-site sewage facility, call for the required inspection, and submit planning
materials; PENALTY: $675; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Erika Fair, (512) 239-6673;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 140 Heimer Road, Suite 360, San Antonio, Texas 78232-5042,
(210) 490-3096.
(14) COMPANY: Fibre Body Industries, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1391-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number CW-0033-M; LOCATION: Gatesville, Coryell County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fiberglass reinforced plastic parts; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §122.121, §122.130(b)(1), and the Act, §382.054, by
failing to submit an initial abbreviated federal operating permit application;
PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kyle Headley, (254) 751-0335; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(15) COMPANY: First Choice Recycling and Sanitation, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER:
1999-1293-IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: Solid Waste Registration Number F0468; LOCATION:
Midlothian, Ellis County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: waste collection, transportion,
and disposal; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.2(b), by failing to transport
and dispose of industrial solid waste at an authorized facility; PENALTY:
$2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Wendy Penland, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE:
1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(16) COMPANY: James Stanley Gossett dba Frio Feeders; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0610-AGR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 02911; LOCATION: Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: concentrated animal feeding operation; RULE VIOLATED: Permit
Number 02911 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to prevent a discharge
of agricultural waste and dispose of dead animals; 30 TAC §321.33(i),
by failing to obtain a permit amendment prior to expansion of the feedyard;
THSC, §371.043 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to dispose of used
oil; and 30 TAC §26.0135(h) and the Code, §26.291, by failing to
pay wastewater inspection fees; PENALTY: $4,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Shawn Hess, (806) 353-9251; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo,
Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.
(17) COMPANY: City of Galveston; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1184-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER:
Municipal Solid Waste Permit Number 164; LOCATION: Galveston, Galveston County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: municipal solid waste; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.282(b),
by failing to establish financial assurance coverage for closure care; PENALTY:
$1,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kent Heath, (512) 239-4575; REGIONAL OFFICE:
5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(18) COMPANY: Gena Owens dba Gena's Cafe; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1124-PWS-E;
IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply (PWS) Number 1012715; LOCATION: Houston, Harris
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.106(a)
and (e)(2), and the Code, §341.033(d), by failing to submit water samples
for bacteriological analysis and provide public notice; PENALTY: $1,200; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Kimberly McGuire, (512) 239-4761; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk
Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(19) COMPANY: Grant Prideco, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1533-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number GK-0042-B; LOCATION: Navasota, Grimes County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: oilfield tubular products; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.121, §122.130(b)(1),
and the Act, §382.054, by failing to submit an initial abbreviated federal
operating permit application; and 30 TAC §116.110(a) and the Act, §382.085(b),
by failing to obtain a construction permit or satisfy the conditions of a
standard exemption for a pipe painting operation and installation of an abrasive
cleaning operation; PENALTY: $14,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kyle Headley,
(254) 751-0335; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas
76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(20) COMPANY: Jamal Jafari dba J & K Food Store; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1300-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 13956; LOCATION: Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales
of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.242(3)(D) and the Act, §382.085(b),
by failing to maintain the Stage II VRS equipment in proper operating condition
of free of defects; 30 TAC §115.245(2) and the Act, §382.085(b),
by failing to conduct annual pressure decay testing; 30 TAC §115.244(a)
and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct daily inspections of
the VRS; 30 TAC §115.246(4) and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing
to maintain records of Stage II facility representative training on site and
readily available for review; 30 TAC §334.7, by failing to register the
underground storage tanks (USTs); and 30 TAC §334.21, by failing to pay
annual facility fees for USTs; PENALTY: $6,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gloria
Stanford, (512) 239-1871; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington,
Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(21) COMPANY: James Manning dba J & L Service; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1447-SLG-E;
IDENTIFIER: Sludge Transporter Registration Number 20205; LOCATION: Schulenberg,
Fayette County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: sludge transporter; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §312.142(a), by allegedly having hauled sludge without being registered;
PENALTY: $2,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sherry Smith, (512) 239-0572; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512)
339-2929.
(22) COMPANY: Jopata Industries, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1107-MWD-E;
IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 11673-001; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 11673-001
and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with the permitted effluent
limit for the total suspended solids individual grab sample; 30 TAC §305.125(5)
and Permit Number 11673-001, by failing to operate and maintain the wastewater
treatment facility and all its systems; and 30 TAC §§305.125(a),
319.5(a), (b), and (e), 319.8, 319.11(b), and Permit Number 11673-001, by
failing to comply with the monitoring and reporting requirements specified
in the permit; PENALTY: $3,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Cathy Albrecht, (713)
767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486,
(713) 767-3500.
(23) COMPANY: Lakeview Developers, Incorporated dba Lakeview Water System;
DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0949-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 0700059; LOCATION:
Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F) and (3)(N), by failing to secure and
record a sanitary control easement for the well and provide a flow measuring
device on each well; 30 TAC §290.42(e)(4)(D), by failing to provide facilities
for determining the amount of disinfectant used daily; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(2)
and (4), and (e), by failing to provide a properly designed roof opening on
the ground storage tank, provide a liquid level indicator for the water storage
tank, and enclose the potable water storage tanks and the pressure maintenance
facilities with an intruder-resistant fence; 30 TAC §290.44(h)(1), by
failing to provide a backflow protection at the water service entrance; 30
TAC §290.46(e)(1), (f)(2)(B), (i), (j), (m), (n), (p)(1) and (2), and
(w), by failing to have a certified water works operator, test the disinfectant
residual at representative locations in the distribution system, adopt an
adequate plumbing ordinance, regulations, or service agreement, complete a
customer service inspection certification, initiate a program to facilitate
cleanliness and improve the general appearance of all plant facilities, develop
a map of the distribution system, inspect the ground storage tank on an annual
basis, inspect the pressure tank on an annual basis, and post a legible sign
indicating system ownership; 30 TAC §290.106(a)(1), by failing to develop
a written sample siting plan for the collection of bacteriological samples;
and 30 TAC §290.113(c), by failing to notify the public on an annual
basis that the secondary maximum constituent level for fluoride was exceeded;
PENALTY: $3,188; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Michael De La Cruz, (512) 239-0259;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817)
469-6750.
(24) COMPANY: The City of Laredo; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1259-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
Permit Number 10681-002 and NPDES Permit Number TX0025461; LOCATION: Laredo,
Webb County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED:
Permit Number 11076-001, NPDES Permit Number TX0025461, 30 TAC §315.1,
40 CFR §403.8(a), and the Code, §26.121, by failing to submit an
approvable pretreatment program; PENALTY: $7,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Eric Reese, (512) 239-2611; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1403 Seymour, Suite 2, Laredo,
Texas 78040-8752, (956) 791-6611.
(25) COMPANY: Stephen Vo dba M & K; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0841-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0008058; LOCATION: Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with resale of
gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.241 and the Act, §382.085(b),
by failing to install an approved Stage II VRS; PENALTY: $1,800; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Gilbert Angelle, (512) 239-4489; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex
Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(26) COMPANY: Manchaca Volunteer Fire Department; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1170-PWS-E;
IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 2270216; LOCATION: Manchaca, Travis County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.106(a)(1)
and the Code, §341.033(d), by failing to collect and submit required
monthly bacteriological samples; 30 TAC §290.105(a)(2), by exceeding
the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total coliform bacteria; and 30 TAC §290.103(5),
by failing to provide public notice related to its failure to collect and
submit routine bacteriological samples and MCL exceedance; PENALTY: $1,875;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Clint Pruett, (512) 239-2042; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921
Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.
(27) COMPANY: Connie Spradley dba Marock Aggregates, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER:
1999-1132-WR-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 13681; LOCATION:
Chico, Wise County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: sand and gravel pit; RULE VIOLATED:
the Code, §11.081 and §11.121, by allegedly diverting state waters
without a permit; PENALTY: $1,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Pam Campbell,
(512) 239-4493; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas
76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(28) COMPANY: Daniel Lehrman dba Metro Cars and Trucks; DOCKET NUMBER:
1999-0965-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number TA-3867-S; LOCATION: Arlington,
Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car lot; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §114.20(c)(1)
and the Act, §382.085(b), by allegedly offering for sale a vehicle with
missing or inoperable emission control devices; PENALTY: $300; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Michael De La Cruz, (512) 239-0259; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East
Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(29) COMPANY: Wayne Keele dba Mr. Muffler and Brake Shop; DOCKET NUMBER:
1999-1150-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number GB-0648-H; LOCATION: Galveston,
Galveston County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: automotive repair; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §114.20(e) and the Act, §382.085(b), by allegedly having
sold an emission system device which alters the system installed and failing
to post required notice regarding vehicle tampering; PENALTY: $800; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Carl Schnitz, (512) 239-1892; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue,
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(30) COMPANY: National Rail Car Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0851-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number ND-0035-K; LOCATION: Roscoe, Nolan County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: rail car cleaning; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4
and the Act, §382.085(b), by creating a nuisance dust condition; and
30 TAC §116.110(a) and the Act, §382.085(b) and §382.0518(a),
by failing to obtain a permit or permit exemption before constructing a rail
car unloading system; PENALTY: $2,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tel Croston,
(512) 239-5717; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas
79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.
(31) COMPANY: Dennis Nordstrom; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1477-IRR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Enforcement Identification Number 14297; LOCATION: Georgetown, Williamson
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: landscape irrigation; RULE VIOLATED: the
Code, §34.007(a), by allegedly installing an irrigation system without
a license; PENALTY: $500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Corey Burke, (512) 239-5259;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336,
(512) 339-2929.
(32) COMPANY: One Stop Food Stores, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1070-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0055104; LOCATION: Balch Springs,
Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales
of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.242 and the Act, §382.085(b),
by failing to maintain the vacuum and excess vent for the Stage II VRS in
proper operating condition; PENALTY: $1,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca
Clausewitz, (512) 239-2359; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington,
Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(33) COMPANY: Phillips Chemical Company, A Division of Phillips Petroleum
Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0982-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number AA-0027-U;
LOCATION: Elkhart, Anderson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: railcar maintenance
and coating; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.130(b)(1) and the Act, §382.054
and §382.085(b), by failing to submit an application for a Title V permit;
30 TAC §122.121 and the Act, §382.054 and §382.085(b), by failing
to obtain permit authority for continued plant operation; 30 TAC §335.323,
by failing to pay required hazardous waste generation fees; 30 TAC §220.21,
by failing to pay required water quality assessment fees; and 30 TAC §305.503,
by failing to pay required waste treatment fees; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Carolyn Lind, (903) 535-5100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive,
Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.
(34) COMPANY: Eason Petroleum, Incorporated dba Saturn Texaco; DOCKET NUMBER:
1999-1432-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0013457; LOCATION:
Garland, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: refined petroleum products;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.242(3) and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing
to maintain all components of the Stage II VRS; 30 TAC §115.244(3) and
the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct monthly inspection of the
components; 30 TAC §115.245(2) and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing
to conduct pressure decay testing annually; and 30 TAC §115.246(7)(A)
and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain records on site; PENALTY:
$6,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE:
1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(35) COMPANY: Harvey and Susan Lemmond and Super Cars, Incorporated; DOCKET
NUMBER: 1999-1279-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number DB-5089-Q; LOCATION:
Garland, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car lot; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §114.20(c)(1) and the Act, §382.085(b), by allegedly offering
for sale a vehicle with missing or inoperable emission control devices; PENALTY:
$600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE:
1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(36) COMPANY: Terra Services, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0956-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number 93-1025-U; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: trench burning site; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4, §116.110(a),
and the Act, §382.085(a) and (b), by emitting into the atmosphere air
contaminants in such concentration as to create an ash/dust nuisance; and
30 TAC §106.496(6) and (10), §116.110(a), and the Act, §382.085(b),
by failing to operate the blower during burning activities and allegedly stacking
material in the trench burner above the air curtain; PENALTY: $5,000; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Sheila Smith, (512) 239-1670; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue,
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(37) COMPANY: Leland Pendleton dba Texas Mobile Home Park; DOCKET NUMBER:
1999-0954-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 2200129; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.43(b)(2),
(c)(2), (3), and (4), and (e), by locating the groundwater storage tank under
a building and by failing to provide a ladder on the groundwater storage tank,
provide the properly designed roof opening, provide the properly designed
overflow, provide a water level indicator, and enclose the groundwater storage
tank with an intruder-resistant fence; 30 TAC §290.44(d)(5), by failing
to have adequate valves and blowoffs; 30 TAC §290.46(e)(1), (f)(2), (n),
(p)(1) and (2), and (w), by failing to have a certified water works operator,
maintain the record of the test results for the disinfectant residual throughout
the distribution system, provide a map of the distribution system, inspect
the groundwater storage and pressure tanks on an annual basis, and post a
legible sign indicating the system ownership; and 30 TAC §290.106(a)(1),
by failing to provide a written sample siting plan; PENALTY: $4,313; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Michael De La Cruz, (512) 239-0259; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East
Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(38) COMPANY: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1112-MWD-E;
IDENTIFIER: Water Quality Permit Number 11214-001; LOCATION: LaPorte, Harris
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1),
Permit Number 11214-001, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to meet permitted
limits for flow, dissolved oxygen, total suspended solids (TSS), TSS loading,
chlorine minimum and maximum, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), and BOD loading;
PENALTY: $3,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sherry Smith, (512) 239-0572; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(39) COMPANY: Viron International; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1392-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number BF-0139-F; LOCATION: Temple, Bell County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: fiberglass equipment manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.121, §122.130(b)(1),
and the Act, §382.054, by failing to submit an application for a federal
operating permit; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kyle Headley,
(254) 751-0335; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas
76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(40) COMPANY: Jim Wilhoit; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1273-OSI-E; IDENTIFIER:
On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Installer Certification Number 4778; LOCATION:
Perrin, Jack County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: on-site sewage; RULE VIOLATED:
THSC, §366.051(c), by failing to show proof of a permit and approved
plan; 30 TAC §285.58(a)(11) and (3), by failing to call for the required
inspection and to obtain the necessary permitting authority's authorization
before beginning to install an OSSF; 30 TAC §285.30(a), by failing to
perform a site evaluation; and THSC, §366.054, by failing to notify the
commission of date on which the installer plans to begin work on the system;
PENALTY: $900; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Corey Burke, (512) 239-5259; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.
TRD-200001513
Paul Sarahan
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: February 29, 2000
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission)
staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed
Agreed Orders (AOs) pursuant to the Texas Water Code (the Code), §7.075.
Section 7.075 requires that before the TNRCC may approve the AOs, the TNRCC
shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed
AOs. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must
be published in the
Texas Register
not later
than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes,
which in this case is
April 10, 2000
. Section
7.075 also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments
received and that the TNRCC may withdraw or hold approval of an AO if a comment
discloses facts or considerations that the consent is inappropriate, improper,
inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules
within the TNRCC's Orders and permits issued pursuant to the TNRCC's regulatory
authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to
be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at
both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building
A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional
Office listed as follows. Written comments about the AOs should be sent to
the attorney designated for the AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box
13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be
received by 5:00 p.m. on April 10, 2000
. Written comments may also
be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The TNRCC
attorneys are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at
the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides that comments on the
AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in
writing
.
(1) COMPANY: Mr. Albert Abusalah; DOCKET NUMBER: 1997-0950-PST-E; TNRCC
IDENTIFICATION (ID) NUMBER: 0034569; LOCATION: 8521 Stella Link, Houston,
Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tanks (UST); RULES
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.7(a)(1) by failing to register UST in existence
on or after September 1, 1987; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1) and (2)(A) by failing
to provide proper release detection for UST systems and by failing to provide
proper release detection for the pressurized piping associated with the UST
systems; 30 TAC §115.246(5) by failing to maintain a record of the results
of Stage II testing conducted at the facility; 30 TAC §115.245(1)(A)
by failing to perform the initial compliance testing within 30 days of installation
of the Stage II vapor recovery system; 30 TAC §334.50(a)(1)(A) and (b)(1)(A)
by failing to provide a release detection method capable of detecting a release
from any portion of the UST system and by failing to monitor USTs for releases
at a frequency of at least once per month; and 30 TAC §334.51(b)(2)(C)
by failing to equip the UST systems with overflow prevention equipment; PENALTY:
$11,300; STAFF ATTORNEY: Robin Houston, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512)
239-0682; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486,
(713) 767-3500.
(2) COMPANY: Campbellton Water Works, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0587-
PWS-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 0070015; LOCATION: Campbellton, Atascosa County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(f)(1)(A)
and (2)(B) by failing to provide a minimum chlorine residual of 0.2 milligrams
per liter in the far reaches of the distribution system at all times and by
failing to perform chlorine residual tests; 30 TAC §290.46(e)(1) by failing
to provide a competent water works operator holding a grade D or higher groundwater
operator's certificate; 30 TAC §290.44(h) and §290.46(i) and (j)
by failing to provide a backflow prevention program, adopt a customer service
agreement for new customers, and provide a customer service inspection program
for new construction; 30 TAC §290.46(n), (u), (t), and (w) by failing
to provide a map of the distribution system, by failing to provide a minimum
pressure of 35 pounds per square inch throughout the system, by failing to
maintain all distribution system lines in a watertight condition, and by failing
to post a legible sign showing system ownership; 30 TAC §290.106(a)(1),
(2), (b)(1), and (e)(2) by failing to develop a sample site plan, by failing
to conduct repeat sampling for coliform positive samples in April 1998, by
failing to collect bacteriological samples in May 1998, and by failing to
provide public notice of the failure to sample in March and May of 1998; 30
TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C) by failing to meet minimum water system capacity
requirements; 30 TAC §290.44(d)(4) by failing to provide accurate metering
devices at each service connection and by failing to provide an air gap separation
or mechanical backflow prevention device; and 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F),
(3)(A), and (J) by failing to secure a sanitary easement, by failing to maintain
a driller's well log for the well, and by failing to provide the well with
a concrete sealing block extending at least three feet from the well casing
in all directions; PENALTY: $3,318; STAFF ATTORNEY: Robin Houston, Litigation
Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0463; REGIONAL OFFICE: 140 Heimer Road, Suite
360, San Antonio, Texas 78232-5042, (210) 490-3096.
(3) COMPANY: Gerald Oosten dba G and Holstein Dairy; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0716-
AGR-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 03142; LOCATION: west side of County Road 209, approximately
four miles northwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2481 in the
community of Duffau, Erath County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dairy; RULES VIOLATED:
30 TAC §321.31, the Code, §26.121, and Water Quality Permit Number
03142, Special Provisions Numbers 1.3.2, 2.2.4, and 2.2.6 by failing to prevent
an unauthorized discharge of agricultural wastewater into waters in the state,
by failing to maintain and operate the wastewater control facilities, by failing
to manage the applied agricultural wastewater to prevent pondering, puddling,
and contamination of surface water, and by failing to maintain tailwater control
facilities to prevent the release of applied agricultural wastewater in the
state; PENALTY: $17,500; STAFF ATTORNEY: John Sumner, Litigation Division,
MC 175, (512) 239-0497; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington,
Texas 76010- 6499, (817) 469-6750.
(4) COMPANY: Leyendecker Construction, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-0814-
PST-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 23609; LOCATION: 4220 Sanders Street, Laredo, Webb
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: UST; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.51(b)
and the Code, §26.3475 by failing to equip the UST system with the proper
spill containment equipment, overfill prevention equipment, and tight-fill
fittings; 30 TAC §334.50(a)(1)(A) and the Code, §26.3475 by failing
to provide a release detection method capable of detecting a release from
the UST system; 30 TAC §334.49(a) and §334.47(b)(1)(A) by failing
to have corrosion protection and tank integrity assessment for the UST system;
and 30 TAC §334.93 by failing to demonstrate financial responsibility
for any necessary corrective action and third party liability for the UST
system; PENALTY: $10,625; STAFF ATTORNEY: David Speaker, Litigation Division,
MC 175, (512) 239-2548; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1403 Seymour, Suite 2, Laredo, Texas
78040-8752, (956) 791-6611.
(5) COMPANY: Lufkin Creosoting Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-0140-IHW-E;
TNRCC ID NUMBER: 11996; LOCATION: five miles south of the City of Lufkin on
Highway 69, Angelina County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wood treating; RULES
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.2 by treating and storing industrial solid waste
without a permit; and 30 TAC §335.4 and the Code, §26.121 by causing,
suffering, allowing, or permitting the collection, handling, storage, processing,
or disposal of industrial solid or hazardous waste in such a manner as to
cause the discharge or imminent threat of discharge of industrial solid or
hazardous waste into or adjacent to waters in the state without obtaining
specific authorization; PENALTY: $17,500; STAFF ATTORNEY: Mary Risner, Litigation
Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6224; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite
110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(6) COMPANY: Refinery Holding Company, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0181-SWR-E;
TNRCC ID NUMBER: 86385; LOCATION: 6500 Trowbridge Drive, El Paso, El Paso
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: refinery; RULES VIOLATED: This Agreed Order
is issued under the authority of the Code, §7.031, formerly Texas Health
and Safety Code, §361.303(c), solely to meet corrective action requirements
at the facility. In all other respects, the commission reserves all of its
rights in connection with the respondent at this facility; PENALTY: None;
STAFF ATTORNEY: Mary Risner, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6224;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 40l East Franklin, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901, (915)
834-4949.
TRD-200001638
Paul C. Sarahan
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 1, 2000
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) will conduct
a public hearing to receive testimony concerning revisions to 30 TAC Chapter
122 under the requirements of Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.017
and Texas Government Code, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 122, concerning Federal Operating Permits,
would provide the executive director with the regulatory structure necessary
to implement compliance assurance monitoring (CAM) into federal operating
permits and create a streamlined implementation option for sources subject
to CAM and/or periodic monitoring.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 122 would also incorporate the most
recent promulgations of 40 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 72, 74, and 76
concerning acid rain requirements.
A public hearing on this proposal will be held in Austin on April 13, 2000
at 10:00 a.m. at the TNRCC Complex in Building F, Room 2210, located at 12100
Park 35 Circle. The hearing will be structured for the receipt of oral or
written comments by interested persons. Individuals may present oral statements
when called upon in order of registration. There will be no open discussion
during the hearing; however, an agency staff member will be available to discuss
the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and will answer questions before
and after the hearing.
Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation
needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the Office of
Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment at (512) 239-4900. Requests
should be made as far in advance as possible.
Comments may be submitted to Lisa Martin, MC 205, Office of Environmental
Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or by fax to (512) 239-4808. All
comments should reference Rule Log Number 1999-014- 122-AI. Comments must
be received by 5:00 p.m., April 13, 2000. For further information, please
contact Beecher Cameron, Policy and Regulations Division, (512) 239-1495.
TRD-200001460
Margaret Hoffman
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Conservation Commission
Filed: February 28, 2000
The following notices were issued during the period of February 18, 2000
through February 25, 2000.
The following require the applicants to publish notice in the newspaper.
The public comment period, requests for public meetings, or requests for a
contested case hearing may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk,Mail
Code 105, P O Box 13087, Austin Texas 78711-3087, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE
OF NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
AZTECA MILLING L.P. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission (TNRCC) for a renewal of Permit No. 03111, which authorizes the
disposal of process wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 290,000
gallons per day via irrigation of 246 acres. The applicant operates a corn
flour milling facility. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants
into waters in the State. The plant is located one-half mile south of the
intersection of Interstate Highway 27 and Business 27, five miles southwest
of the City of Plainview, Hale County, Texas.
MICHAEL DON DUBOSE has applied for a renewal of Permit No. 11705-001, which
authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 4,500 gallons per day via evaporation using three evaporation
ponds with a combined area of 3.1 acres. Effluent not evaporated in the ponds
will be disposed of on 3.5 acres of grassland. The wastewater treatment facilities
and disposal site are located approximately 4 miles north of the City of Vidor
on the west side of Farm-to-Market Road 105 and 1.5 miles north of the intersection
of Farm-to-Market Roads 105 and 1131 in Orange County, Texas
CITY OF HOUSTON has applied for a major amendment to TNRCC Permit No. 10495-050
to authorize an increase in the discharge of treated domestic wastewater from
an annual average flow not to exceed 3,750,000 gallons per day to an annual
average flow not to exceed 5,760,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located
at 7410 Galveston Road (State Highway No. 3) in the City of Houston in Harris
County, Texas.
LEON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of Permit No.
12542-001, which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at
a daily average flow not to exceed 15,000 gallons per day via surface irrigation
of 33 acres of nonpublic access agriculture land. This permit will not authorize
a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The wastewater treatment
facilities are located on the west side of County Road 350 approximately 1,000
feet north-northwest of the intersection of County Road 350 and U.S. Highway
79 in Leon County. The disposal site is located on the east side of County
Road 350 approximately 1,000 feet north-northwest of the intersection of County
Road 350 and U.S. Highway 79 in Leon County, Texas.
CITY OF SEAGRAVES has applied for a renewal of Permit No. 10275-001, which
authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 280,000 gallons per day via surface irrigation. This permit
will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The
wastewater treatment facilities and disposal site are located approximately
1,300 feet north of State Highway 328, east of the City of Seagraves in Gaines
County, Texas.
TRD-200001556
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 1, 2000
The CITY OF SAN AUGUSTINE, 301 South Harrison, San Augustine, Texas 75972,
applicant, seeks an amendment to Certificate of Adjudication No. 06-4409,
pursuant to §11.122, Texas Water Code, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission Rules 30 TAC §§ 295.1, et seq. Certificate of Adjudication
No. 06-4409 was issued to the City of San Augustine on August 8, 1986 and
includes authorization for owner to divert and use not to exceed 500 acre-feet
of water per annum for municipal purposes from an existing reservoir on Carrizo
Creek, tributary of Ayish Bayou, tributary of the Angelina River, tributary
of the Neches River, Neches River Basin in San Augustine County at a maximum
diversion rate of 2.67 cfs. The reservoir has an authorized capacity of 2750
acre-feet. The time priority of owner's right is November 1, 1957. The certificate
contains a Special Condition which requires owner to maintain a metering instrument
which will automatically record to within 5 percent of accuracy the total
amount of water diverted. Applicant has one well which produces 300 gallons
of water per minute which will be used to supply water to the reservoir or
directly to their water treatment plant. Applicant seeks to amend the certificate
by increasing the amount of water diverted for municipal purposes to 1285
acre-feet of water per annum and increasing the maximum diversion rate to
3.12 cfs.
The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written
hearing request is filed within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication
of this notice. The Executive Director may approve the application unless
a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after
newspaper publication of this notice.
To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1)
your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing
address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant's name
and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;"
(4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application
in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance
of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit any
proposed conditions to the requested amendment which would satisfy your concerns.
Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the
TNRCC Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information
section below. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will
not issue the requested amendment and may forward the application and hearing
request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled
Commission meeting.
Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting
should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O.
Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process,
please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103 at the same address. For
additional information, individual members of the general public may contact
the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding
the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.
TRD-200001553
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 1, 2000
The executive director of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
(TNRCC) is issuing a public notice of intent to delete (delist) a facility
from the state registry (state Superfund Registry) of sites which may constitute
an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health and safety or the
environment due to a release or threatened release of hazardous substances
into the environment. The site proposed for deletion is the Butler Ranch
State Superfund site (Site) that was originally proposed for listing on the
state Superfund Registry in the January 22, 1988, issue of the
Texas Register
(13 TexReg 427-428).
The Site, including all land, structures, appurtenances, and other improvements,
is located approximately 12 miles west of Falls City, Karnes County, Texas.
In addition, the site includes any areas outside the Site property boundary
where hazardous substance(s) came to be located as a result, either directly
or indirectly, of releases of hazardous substance(s) from the Site property.
The Site consists of two abandoned uranium mining pits that were used for
the disposal of hazardous substances in the early to mid 1970's. The TNRCC
designated these pits as Pit 1 and Pit 2. Pit 1 is located 11.1 miles west
of Falls City, and immediately south of FM 791. Pit 2 is located 11.8 miles
west of Falls City, and immediately south of FM 791.
From 1993 to 1995, the TNRCC performed a remedial investigation at the
site to determine the nature and extent of contamination. The remedial investigation
included the collection and analysis of surface and subsurface soils, the
installation of groundwater monitoring wells, and the collection of surface
water samples. From 1995 to 1996, the TNRCC performed a removal action that
entailed the removal of 276 55-gallon drums containing hazardous substances
and the excavation and disposal of approximately 820 cubic yards of contaminated
soil. Soil samples collected after the removal action was completed indicated
residual chemical constituents remain in the bottom of both pits.
The on-site shallow groundwater has been affected by the chemical constituents
at the Site; however, the shallow groundwater zone beneath the Site is not
a current source of drinking water and is incapable of supplying water in
useable quantities. The TNRCC equates "useable quantities" as 150 gallons
per day. For these reasons, existing concentrations of the chemical constituents
found in the groundwater do not pose a threat to human health. In 1997, all
Site monitoring wells were properly plugged and abandoned.
Site risks were evaluated through the preparation of a human health risk
assessment which used facts and assumptions to estimate potential adverse
effects on human health from exposure to the existing chemical constituents.
The future land use in Pit 1 and Pit 2 is considered to be commercial/industrial.
Both pits contain very limited areas of chemical constituents that are at
concentrations greater than their respective remediation goals. However, the
risk assessment concluded that because of exposure including future mine reclamation
and future land use considerations, adverse health effects are not expected
at the Site. The TNRCC will place a deed notice on the Site in order to document
the levels of chemical constituents remaining at the site in the soils and
groundwater.
The two former mining pits have also been regulated by the Texas Railroad
Commission (TRC). The TRC has identified these former mining pits as the J.
M. Hackney site. The J. M. Hackney site has been listed on the TRC's list
for consideration for mine reclamation. Because the residual chemical constituents
found in the surface soils are located in the bottom of both former uranium
mining pits, and because both pits are on the list for consideration for reclamation
using monies from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, the TNRCC on February
4, 2000, deferred the Butler Ranch State Superfund site to the TRC for further
action.
The TNRCC has determined that because the Site has been deferred to the
TRC for further action, the Site is eligible for deletion from the list of
sites proposed for the State Superfund Registry in accordance with 30 Texas
Administrative Code (TAC), §335.344(c)(6).
In accordance with 30 TAC, §335.344(b), the executive director of
the TNRCC shall hold a public meeting to receive comment on this intended
deletion. This meeting is not considered a contested case hearing within the
meaning of Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001. At least 30 days prior to
the date set for the meeting, notice shall be provided by first class mail
to all Potentially Responsible Parties, and by publication in a newspaper
of general circulation in the county where the facility is located. The public
meeting is scheduled at the Falls City City Hall, 208 Irvin Street, Falls
City, Texas on Thursday, April 13, 2000, at 7:00 p.m.
All inquiries regarding the Butler Ranch State Superfund site should be
directed to Mr. Michael A. Bame, TNRCC, Remediation Division, MC 143, P. O.
Box 13087, Austin, Texas, 78711-3087; telephone (800) 633-9363 (within Texas
only) or (512) 239-5658. A portion of the record for this Site, including
documents pertinent to the executive director's determination, is available
for review during regular business hours at the Falls City Public Library,
FM 791, Falls City, Texas, 78113. The complete public file may be obtained
during regular business hours at the TNRCC, Records Management Center, Building
D, North Entrance, Room 190, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, telephone
(800) 633-9363 or (512) 239-2920. Photocopying of file information is subject
to payment of a fee.
TRD-200001498
Margaret Hoffman
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: February 28, 2000
RFQ Engineering Firm Segment IV
Notice of Invitation.
The North Texas Tollway
Authority (the NTTA), a regional tollway authority and a political subdivision
of the State of Texas, intends to issue a request for qualifications (RFQ)
to enter into an agreement or agreements with a qualified engineering firm
or firms pursuant to Chapter 366 of the Texas Transportation Code and Chapter
2254 of the Texas Government Code to provide professional engineering services
for the development of final designs, and the preparation of plans, specifications
and estimates (PS&E) for Segment IV of the President George Bush Turnpike.
To be considered, potential proposers must submit a Letter of Request,
requesting a copy of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ), which letter must
also contain the name of the proposer, a contact person, and an address to
which the RFQ may be sent. The NTTA will send only one copy of the RFQ to
each proposer.
Deadline.
A Letter of Request notifying
the NTTA of a request for an RFQ will be accepted by fax at (214) 461- 2053,
or by mail or hand delivery to: North Texas Tollway Authority, 3015 Raleigh
Street, P.O. Box 190369, Dallas, Texas 75219, Attn: Ms. Nancy Greer.
Letters of Request will be received until 1:00 p.m. on March 24, 2000.
Agency Contact.
Any requests for additional
information regarding this notice of invitation should be sent, in writing,
to Mr. Mark Bouma, P.E., Director of Engineering, at the above address or
fax number.
TRD-200001640
Katharine D. Nees
Deputy Executive Director
North Texas Tollway Authority
Filed: March 1, 2000
Request for Proposals "Welfare-to-Work"
North Texas Workforce Development Board is soliciting proposals for administering
Welfare-to-Work (WtW) activities in accordance with the Balanced Budget Act
of 1997. The WtW program focuses on assisting hard-to-employ welfare recipients
in acquiring permanent unsubsidized employment. Proposals will be accepted
until 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2000, at 1101 Eleventh Street, Wichita
Falls, TX 76301.
A Bidders' Conference will be held Tuesday, March 21, 2000; 10:00 a.m.
in the Conference Room of the Workforce Board. To ensure that Information
relevant to this procurement is disseminated to all bidders, the bidders'
conference will be the only time questions will be answered.
Request for Proposal packets may be obtained by written or faxed requests
only, contact Barbara A. Young, North Texas WDB, address above, Fax (940)
322-2683. North Texas Workforce Development Board reserves the right to accept
or reject any or all proposals.
TRD-200001641
Mona Williams Statser
Executive Director
North Texas Workforce Development Board
Filed: March 1, 2000
Request for Proposal for Community-Based Family Resource Program/Coordination of Child Abuse Prevention Services
The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS) Division
of Prevention and Early Intervention is soliciting proposals for no more than
11 contractors to provide child abuse prevention coordination services in
designated areas of Texas.
The Request For Proposals (RFP) will be released on
or about March 08, 2000.
Brief Description of Services:
Contractors
are needed in selected areas of the state to provide services that will promote
and coordinate primary (focuses on the general community) and secondary (focuses
on specific at risk groups) community based child abuse/neglect prevention
services, although the emphasis is on primary prevention. The services to
be purchased include the following: promoting public awareness of child abuse/neglect,
and prevention services available; providing support for the Family PRIDE
Councils; maintaining an inventory of prevention related services of the community;
developing and promoting community collaboration and networking; coordinating
the community's prevention services activities and programs; peer review activities;
identifying potential grant funding sources and providing assistance in accessing
funding; and representing the community in prevention services on a local
and statewide level.
The broad goal of the services requested by the RFP is to maximize support
services to parents to prevent child maltreatment through the development,
expansion, and enhancement of community child abuse/neglect prevention and
intervention networks and programs that: promote the development of parenting
skills; encourage and facilitate development of a continuum of preventive
services for children and families through state and community-based public
and private partnerships; and support public information activities that focus
on healthy and positive outcomes for parents and children and promote child
abuse and neglect prevention activities.
Eligible Applicants:
Applicants eligible
to apply for these services include private nonprofit and for-profit corporations,
cities, counties, state agencies/entities, partnerships, and individuals.
Charitable community or religious organizations, as well as Historically Underutilized
Businesses, are encouraged to submit proposals.
Limitations: No more than 11 contracts will be awarded
under this RFP, in designated areas of the state.
Funding of the selected
proposals will be dependent upon available federal and/or state appropriations.
PRS reserves the right to reject any and all offers received in response to
this RFP and to cancel this RFP if it is deemed in the best interest of PRS.
Deadline for Proposals, Term of Contract, and Amount
of Award:
Proposals will be due April 17, 2000, at 3:00 p.m. The effective
dates of contracts awarded under this RFP will be September 1, 2000, through
August 31, 2001, with a maximum amount of $75,000 being available to fund
the contract during this fiscal period.
Contact Person:
Potential offerors may obtain
a copy of the RFP on or about March 8, 2000. It is preferred that requests
for the RFP be submitted in writing (by mail or fax) to: Judy Mayfield, Mail
Code E-541; c/o Linda Fleming; Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory
Services; P.O. Box 149030; Austin, Texas 78714-9030; Fax: 512-438-2031
TRD-200001541
C. Ed Davis
Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Filed: February 29, 2000
Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
On February 23, 2000, A.R.C. Networks, Inc. filed an application with the
Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its service provider
certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number
60293. Applicant intends to remove the resale-only restriction.
The Application: Application of A.R.C. Networks, Inc. for an Amendment
to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number
22149.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise
participate in these proceedings, should make appropriate filings or comments
to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326
no later than March 15, 2000. You may contact the commission's Office of Customer
Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with
text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence
should refer to Docket Number 22149.
TRD-200001421
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 25, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas an application for authority to increase fixed fuel factors on February
22, 2000, pursuant to the final order in
Application
of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. for Authority to Change Rates
, Docket
Number 20150 (June 30, 1999) and Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities
Code Annotated §36.203 (Vernon 1998 and Supp. 1999).
Docket Style and Number: Application of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. to Revise
Fixed Fuel Factor (Schedule FF) in Compliance with Docket Number 20150. Docket
Number 22143.
The Application: Entergy Gulf States, Inc. (EGS) filed the above referenced
application to revise its fixed fuel factor, in compliance with the commission's
final order in Docket Number 20150. EGS asserts that its revised fixed fuel
factors are consistent with the methodology approved in Docket Number 20150.
EGS requests interim approval of its Schedule FF, no later than February 25,
2000, so that the revised fixed fuel factor may be included in EGS' March
billing. EGS' proposed fixed fuel factor revision would increase its retail
fuel and purchased power revenues by approximately $1.85 million annually,
effective February 29, 2000. The proposed semi-annual fuel factors, differentiated
by voltage level, are as follows per kilowatt- hour: Secondary Voltage--$0.023845;
Primary Voltage--$0.023161; 69kV/138kV--$0.022193; 230kV--$0.021797. The application,
if approved, will affect all Texas retail customers of EGS to which fuel factors
apply.
Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon the action
sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326,
Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection
at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals
with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or
use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989.
TRD-200001394
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 24, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) an application for sale, transfer, or merger on February
24, 2000, pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code
Annotated §14.101 (Vernon 1998).
Docket Style and Number: Application for sale, transfer, or merger of Black
Creek Telecom, Inc. and North Texas Telephone Company. Docket Number 22156.
The Application: Black Creek Telecom, Inc. (Black Creek) and First American
Holdings, Inc., the parent company of North Texas Telephone Company, (NTTC)
request approval of an application for the acquisition of NTTC and Certificate
of Convenience and Necessity Number 40008 by Black Creek. The application
included tariff sheets reflecting a change in ownership of NTTC. Black Creek
asserts that the acquisition will not result in a change in rates.
Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon the action
sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas at P.O. Box 13326,
Austin, Texas 78711-3326 or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection
at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals
with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or
use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989.
TRD-200001507
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 28, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) an application on February 24, 2000, for a temporary
waiver of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.28(h)(5).
Docket Title and Number: Application of ETEX Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
for Temporary Waiver of the Requirements of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.28(h)(5).
Docket Number 22159.
The Application: Pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.5, ETEX Telephone
Cooperative, Inc. (ETEX) requests the commission grant it a 30-day waiver
of the requirements of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.28(h)(5), and suspend
application of §26.28(h)(5) for the Applicant while this proceeding is
pending. ETEX asserts it is making a good faith effort to comply with the
requirements of the rule; however, due to limitations in its billing system
ETEX will be unable to comply with the requirements of §26.28(h)(5) by
March 1, 2000.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326 or
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 on or
before March 20, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All comments should reference
Docket Number 22159.
TRD-200001544
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 1, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) an application on February 25, 2000, for a temporary
waiver of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.28(h)(5).
Docket Title and Number: Application of Big Bend Telephone Company for
Temporary Waiver of the Requirements of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.28(h)(5).
Docket Number 22183.
The Application: Pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.5, Big Bend
Telephone Company (Big Bend) requests the commission grant it a 30-day waiver
of the requirements of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.28(h)(5), and suspend
application of §26.28(h)(5) for the Applicant while this proceeding is
pending. Big Bend asserts it is making a good faith effort to comply with
the requirements of the rule; however, due to limitations in its billing system
Big Bend will be unable to comply with the requirements of §26.28(h)(5)
by March 1, 2000.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326 or
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 on or
before March 20, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All comments should reference
Docket Number 22183.
TRD-200001545
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 1, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission or P.U.C.) of an application on February 18, 2000, pursuant
to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208 for approval of a tariff change.
Tariff Title and Number: Application of United Telephone Company of Texas,
Inc. doing business as Sprint Notification to Modify the Access Service Tariff's
Narrowband and Wideband Services and Loop Transfer Arrangement Pursuant to
P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208. Tariff Number 22134.
The Application: United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. doing business
as Sprint (Sprint) seeks to modify tariff language associated with narrowband
and wideband services and loop transfer arrangements, which are considered
obsolete services.
Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon the action
sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326,
Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection
at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals
with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or
use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. Please reference Tariff Number
22134.
TRD-200001385
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 23, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission or P.U.C.) of an application on February 18, 2000, pursuant
to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208 for approval of a tariff change.
Tariff Title and Number: Application of Central Telephone Company of Texas,
Inc. doing business as Sprint Notification to Modify the Access Service Tariff's
Narrowband and Wideband Services and Loop Transfer Arrangement Pursuant to
P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208. Tariff Number 22135.
The Application: Central Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. doing business
as Sprint (Sprint) seeks to modify tariff language associated with narrowband
and wideband services and loop transfer arrangements, which are considered
obsolete services.
Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon the action
sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326,
Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection
at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals
with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or
use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. Please reference Tariff Number
22135.
TRD-200001386
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 23, 2000
On February 18, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Navigator
Telecommunications, LLC, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint
application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement
under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law
Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections
of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act,
Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The
joint application has been designated Docket Number 22137. The joint application
and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection
at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
22137. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 21, 2000, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing
and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the
commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number
22137.
TRD-200001390
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 24, 2000
On February 22, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Valence Communications
Services, Ltd., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application
for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i)
of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104,
110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United
States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities
Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application
has been designated Docket Number 22150. The joint application and the underlying
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's
offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
22150. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 22, 2000, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing
and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the
commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number
22150.
TRD-200001455
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 25, 2000
On February 22, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and IntraLinc,
collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval
of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of
the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110
Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United
States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities
Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application
has been designated Docket Number 22151. The joint application and the underlying
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's
offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
22151. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 22, 2000, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing
and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the
commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number
22151.
TRD-200001456
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 25, 2000
On February 23, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Millennium
Telcom, LLC, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application
for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i)
of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104,
110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United
States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities
Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application
has been designated Docket Number 22153. The joint application and the underlying
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's
offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
22153. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 22, 2000, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing
and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the
commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number
22153.
TRD-200001457
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 25, 2000
On February 23, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Allegiance
Telecom of Texas, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint
application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement
under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law
Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections
of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act,
Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The
joint application has been designated Docket Number 22154. The joint application
and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection
at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
22154. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 22, 2000, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing
and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the
commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number
22154.
TRD-200001458
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 25, 2000
On February 24, 2000, Airtouch Paging of Texas and GTE Southwest, Inc.,
collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval
of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of
the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110
Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United
States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities
Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application
has been designated Docket Number 22157. The joint application and the underlying
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's
offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
22157. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 22, 2000, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing
and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the
commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number
22157.
TRD-200001508
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 28, 2000
On February 25, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and U.S. Dial
Tone, L.P., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application
for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i)
of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104,
110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United
States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities
Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application
has been designated Docket Number 22160. The joint application and the underlying
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's
offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
22160. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 23, 2000, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may
call the Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512)
936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY)
may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer
to Docket Number 22160.
TRD-200001540
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 29, 2000
On February 25, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Snappy Phone
of Texas, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application
for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i)
of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104,
110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United
States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities
Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application
has been designated Docket Number 22161. The joint application and the underlying
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's
offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
22161. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 23, 2000, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may
call the Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512)
936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY)
may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer
to Docket Number 22161.
TRD-200001539
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 29, 2000
On February 25, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and United Telephone
Company doing business as UTEL, collectively referred to as applicants, filed
a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection
agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996,
Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered
sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory
Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA).
The joint application has been designated Docket Number 22178. The joint application
and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection
at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
22178. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 23, 2000, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may
call the Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512)
936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY)
may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer
to Docket Number 22178.
TRD-200001538
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 29, 2000
On February 25, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Trans National
Telecommunications, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a
joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection
agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996,
Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered
sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory
Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA).
The joint application has been designated Docket Number 22179. The joint application
and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection
at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
22179. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 23, 2000, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may
call the Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512)
936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY)
may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer
to Docket Number 22179.
TRD-200001537
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 29, 2000
On February 18, 2000, EZ Talk Communications, LLC and ALLTEL Communications
Services Corporation, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint
application for approval of interconnection agreement under §252(i) of
the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110
Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United
States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities
Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application
has been designated Docket Number 22138. The joint application and the underlying
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's
offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application
by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally,
a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments
should specifically refer to Docket Number 22138. As a part of the comments,
an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments,
including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by March 21, 2000,
and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing
and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the
commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number
22138.
TRD-200001389
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 24, 2000
On February 23, 2000, Tel-Star Utility Corporation, United Telephone Company
of Texas, Inc. doing business as Sprint, and Central Telephone Company of
Texas doing business as Sprint, collectively referred to as applicants, filed
a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under §252(i)
of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104,
110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United
States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities
Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application
has been designated Docket Number 22146. The joint application and the underlying
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's
offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application
by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally,
a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments
should specifically refer to Docket Number 22146. As a part of the comments,
an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments,
including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by March 22, 2000,
and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing
and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the
commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number
22146.
TRD-200001459
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 25, 2000
Task Force for the Uninsured
The Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Uninsured (Task Force) announces a Request
for Information (RFI) to gather data that may assist the Task Force in developing
a market-based improvement plan, including financing tools and models, to
increase Texans access to affordable health care coverage. Note: Any proposal
that increases government expenditures must include a detailed method of finance.
The Task Force seeks information related to the following categories:
1) Target Populations. Specify strategies for varying income levels, individual
markets, small employer group market, and large employer group market
2) Approaches. Proposals should include information related to the following
categories:
A. Market Information. List strategies that can be implemented to gain
complete market information, including barriers to efficient market operation,
demographic, utilization and cost of coverage data (including state and federal
mandates).
B.Employer-based Coverage. List strategies that can be implemented to expand
insurance coverage among individuals with access to employer-based health
insurance.
C. Individual Coverage Market. List strategies that can be implemented
to expand insurance coverage among individuals without access to employer-based
health insurance.
D. Tax Policy - Local, State, and/or Federal. Outline changes that could
be made in the tax policy at the local, state, and/or federal level that may
increase the number of individuals with health insurance.
E. Government programs. List any changes to public-sector healthcare financing
programs, including federal waivers, that will increase the number of persons
covered by insurance. Please provide any suggestions for improving the relationship
between and the transition from public-sector programs to private individual
or group-based insurance.
F. Federal Policy. Include any revisions needed at the federal level to
increase access to health care coverage, including any proposed modifications
to federal ERISA plans, Medicare, Medical Savings Accounts, Children's Health
Insurance, or Medicaid.
G. Role of Local Communities. Identify local strategies that communities
may consider to increase access to health care coverage.
H. Targeted Studies. Provide any information related to the unique problems
faced by Texans lacking health coverage that also suffer from asthma, cardiovascular
disease, smoking-related illnesses or diabetes.
I. Benefit Coverage. Identify the health care benefits that should be included
in the following types of policies: 1) basic, 2) comprehensive, and 3) catastrophic.
J. Efficiencies. Please suggest any changes in administrative structure,
either in public financed or private sector health insurance or both, that
would increase efficiency.
3) Other key elements
For additional information, please contact Darren Whitehurst at 512-463-0110.
Data and proposals must be submitted by April 26, 2000 to:
Darren Whitehurst, Task Force on the Uninsured, Office of Senator Chris
Harris, PO Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711-2068.
TRD-200001486
Chris Harris
Senator
Texas Senate
Filed: February 28, 2000
Request for Proposal Transportation Development Plan
The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission-Metropolitan Planning
Organization (SETRPC-MPO) is soliciting proposals from firms to create a Transportation
Development Plan (TDP) for Orange County, Texas.
The SETRPC-MPO is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the JOHRTS
area and is responsible for regional transportation planning efforts and ensuring
that the region is in compliance with federal transportation planning mandates.
The County of Orange currently operates a demand-responsive curb-to-curb
transit service to the residents of Orange County. Ridership demand has increased
incrementally since 1994 with a total growth rate of 117%. Services need to
be examined and modified to respond to increase demand. The scope of work
for the overall project includes the following tasks:
Task 1:
Identify and evaluate current ridership
characteristics. This task would involve reviewing ridership demographics,
including income, age, trip purpose, frequency of trips, as well as the geographic
distribution of riders and routes.
Task 2:
Identification and assessment of
transit needs within the study area. This task would involve investigating
the public transportation needs of the county, identifying specific requirements
of population segments being served, under-served, or not served by the existing
service. The study should also include an assessment of future demand and
an evaluation of projected ridership demand.
Task 3:
Assess the current transit supply
in Orange County. This task would identify and evaluate the current fleet
status, with particular attention to operations and preventative maintenance
measures for long term overall fleet efficiency. Special attention should
be directed at formulating recommendations to expand and enhance the existing
supply and identify improvements to meet future demand.
Task 4:
Identify transit improvements with
emphasis on alternatives to the present demand-responsive system. This task
would identify and evaluate alternatives available to meet the County's transit
needs. Alternatives could include the implementation of a fixed route service,
deviated fixed route service, expansion of the current demand-response service
or possibly a central passenger transfer point between rural and local urban
public transportation providers.
Task 5:
Development of a Public Transportation
Plan This plan must establish specific goals and objectives to ensure effective,
efficient and safe transportation for Orange citizens. The plan should focus
on providing the maximum level of transit service through efficient funding
and coordination of transportation resources for Orange County and surrounding
areas. The plan must include: * A facility maintenance plan. * A marketing
plan for the service area. * Strategies for linking transit service planning
with land use planning. * Proposed service improvements based on an assessment
of current ridership, forecast transit demand and supply, and the evaluation
of proposed alternatives as outlined in tasks 1-4.
Letters of interest must be received by mail at 3501 Turtle Creek Drive,
Port Arthur, Texas 77642, or by fax at (409) 729-7391 by 12:00 noon CST, March
20, 2000. Once a letter of interest is received, a request for proposals package
will be mailed to the requesting party. Final proposals will be due in the
SETRPC-MPO offices by 12:00 noon CST, April 10, 2000.
For further information, contact Bob Dickinson, Director, 9-1-1, Air Quality
and Transportation Programs, at (409) 724-1911.
Proposals will be reviewed by a technical subcommittee based on Consultant
Selection Criteria included in the Request for Proposals package mailed to
interested parties.
TRD-200001534
Don Kelly
Executive Director
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
Filed: February 29, 2000
Award of Contract
Southwest Texas State University (SWT), in accordance with provisions of
Government Code, §2254.030, announces the awarding of a consultant contract
to a consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. The solicitation for proposals
was published in the December 4, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 11037).
The consultant will represent and assist the university in developing projects
deemed important to the university, assist the university in obtaining funding
for university projects, and provide consulting and representation as directed
by Southwest Texas State University.
Two proposals were received in response to this solicitation for proposals.
The proposals were from Mr. Bobby Mills/The Advocacy Group, 1350 I Street,
NW, Suite #680, Washington, D.C. 20005 and The Washington Group, Suite 400,
1401 K. St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20005.
The consultant awarded the contract was: Mr. Bobby Mills/The Advocacy Group,
1350 I Street, NW, Suite #680, Washington, D.C. 20005.
The consultant contract begins January 4 and ends December 31, 2000, with
the option to renew. The fee estimate is $52,800, excluding expenses.
Reports and documents will be submitted as required.
TRD-200001480
William A. Nance
Vice President for Finance and Support Services
Southwest Texas State University
Filed: February 28, 2000
Request for Proposal
The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to solicit proposals from patent
attorneys interested in entering into a contract for outside counsel services
with Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU).
SFASU requires a specialized patent attorney with experience in biochemical/pharmaceutical
patent filings and related processes to file a patent on behalf of the University,
both in the U.S. and potentially worldwide. The attorney must be registered
to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. It is preferred that
the attorney have prior experience in working with institutions of higher
education in the state of Texas in the patent process. The outside counsel
services desired are a continuation of a service previously performed by outside
counsel. The firm of Jenkens & Gilchrist has filed the initial patent
disclosure under a previous contract. The contract will be awarded to the
previous outside counsel unless a better offer is received. The term of the
contract is to be for a period of 24 months from the date of award, or until
the patent is issued, with options to renew for future filings related to
this patent. The estimated amount of the contract exceeds $20,000.00, which
is the required threshold for posting under the outside counsel procedures
stipulated by the Office of the Attorney General.
Interested parties are invited to contact the Office of the General Counsel
for SFASU prior to April 3, 2000 to express their interest and describe their
capabilities. Further information may be obtained from Yvette Clark, General
Counsel at (936) 468-4305, or by mail at Office of the General Counsel, Stephen
F. Austin State University, P. O. Box 13065, SFA, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-3065.
Prospective outside counsel must be prepared to provide any evidence of
experience and performance ability which SFASU deems necessary to accomplish
the task of filing this specialized patent. Outside counsel will be required
to sign the outside counsel contract formulated by the Office of the Attorney
General.
TRD-200001542
R. Yvette Clark
General Counsel
Stephen F. Austin State University
Filed: February 29, 2000
Request for Proposals
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is issuing a request for proposals
(RFP), under the provisions of Chapter 2254 of the Government Code, for the
conduct of an audit of the TRS securities lending program as administered
by Northern Trust Company.
To obtain copies of the RFP, please contact Mr. Bruce Andrews, Internal
Auditor, Internal Audit Department, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, 1000
Red River Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2698. Telephone (512) 391-2705; Fax
(512) 397-6426; Email: bruce.andrews@trs.state.tx.us
The deadline for submission of responses to the RFP is 5:00 P.M. , March
31, 2000.
Proposal will be selected on a number of criteria, some of which include
experience providing investment auditing service to other clients; knowledge
of securities lending; qualification of personnel to be assigned to the project
by the bidder; references provided; and cost or fee for providing services.
TRS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted, and is
under no legal requirement to execute a resulting contract on the basis of
this notice. The RFP does not commit TRS to pay any cost incurred prior to
the execution of a contract. TRS specifically reserves the right to vary all
provisions set forth in the RFP at any time prior to execution of a contract
where TRS deems it to be in its best interest.
TRD-200001642
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Filed: March 1, 2000
Notice of Contract Award
THIS MEMO SERVES AS NOTIFICATION TO LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES, LBB AND GBPO
In accordance with Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, Texas Government Code, Texas
A&M University announces these notices of award. Pursuant to §2254.025
of the Texas Government Code, Texas A&M University requested and received
an emergency waiver of the 30-day publication requirements for these contracts.
The contractors will assist the special commission investigating the collapse
of the bonfire by conducting a study of the behavioral and safety aspects
of the construction and coordination of investigative activities.
The contracts were awarded as follows: (1) Performance Improvement International,
112 West Canada, San Clemente, CA 92672. The total amount of this contract
is $150,000. The term of the contract is January 1, 2000 through March 31,
2000; (2) Kroll Associates, 30 North La Salle Street, Suite 3220, Chicago,
IL 60602. The total amount of this contract is $450,000. The term of the contract
is January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2000.
TRD-200001450
Vickie Burt Spillers
Executive Secretary to the Board
Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents
Filed: February 25, 2000
Coastal Coordination Council
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Notice of Rate Ceilings
Texas Court Reporters Certification Board
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Texas Education Agency
Texas Department of Health
Notice of Emergency Cease and Desist Order on William W. Cowan, D.D.S.
Notice of Withdrawal and Reissue of a Request for Proposals for Administration of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Medication Reimbursement Initiative (MRI) Program
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Notice of Amendments to the 1998 State of Texas Disaster Recovery Initiative Action Plan
Texas Department of Insurance
Insurer Services
Third Party Administrator Applications
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Notice of Application for Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility
Notice of Certificate of Adjudication Amendment
Notice of Comment and Hearing on draft Compliance Assurance Monitoring and Periodic Monitoring General Operating Permits
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Default Orders of Administrative Enforcement Actions
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative Enforcement Actions
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative Enforcement Actions
Notice of Public Hearing (Chapter 122)
Notice of Water Quality Applications
Notice of Water Rights Application
Public Notice
North Texas Tollway Authority
North Texas Workforce Development Board
Texas Department of Protective And Regulatory Services
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Notice of Application for Authority to Increase Fixed Fuel Factors
Notice of Application for Sale, Transfer, or Merger
Notice of Petition for Temporary Waiver of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.28(h)(5)
Notice of Petition for Temporary Waiver of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.28(h)(5)
Notice of Application Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208
Notice of Application Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Texas Senate
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
Southwest Texas State University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents
Texas Department of Transportation