Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the Credit Union Department and are under consideration:

An application was received from North East Texas Credit Union, Lone Star, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who reside, work or attend school within a 10-mile radius of any North East Texas Credit Union office to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from GPS Credit Union, Galena Park, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who work or reside in the Sheldon Independent School District, excluding persons eligible for membership in any occupation or association based credit union with less than 20,000 members as of the date of this amendment (April 18, 2000) having an office within this area to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Austin Metropolitan Financial Credit Union, Austin, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who live or work within a 10-mile radius of any Austin Metropolitan Financial Credit Union branch location, excluding persons eligible for primary membership in any occupation or association based credit union with a full service office in the specified geographic area and having a total membership of less than 20,000 on May 1, 2000 to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from San Antonio Teachers Credit Union, San Antonio, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit students (Grades 6-8) who attend institutions of education in Bexar County to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Community Credit Union, Plano, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who work or reside within a 5-mile radius of the following CCU branch locations: 3040 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton, TX 75007 and 2150 S. Hwy. 121, Lewisville, TX 75067 to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Community Credit Union, Plano, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who work or reside within Dallas County excluding persons primarily eligible for membership in any occupation or association based credit union with less than 20,000 members as of the date of this amendment (March 14, 2000) having an office within this area to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Community Credit Union, Plano, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who work or reside within Grayson County excluding persons primarily eligible for membership in any occupation or association based credit union with less than 20,000 members as of the date of this amendment (March 14, 2000) having an office within this area to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Texas Dow Employees Credit Union, Lake Jackson, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit employees and retirees of Dow Chemical Company USA, its operating subsidiaries and its joint ventures (in which Dow Chemical Company owns at least 50% interest), including employees and retirees of companies acquired by or merged into those entities that operate in the State of Texas to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this publication. Credit unions that wish to comment on any application must also complete a Notice of Protest form. The form may be obtained by contacting the Department at (512) 837-9236. Any written comments must provide all information that the interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699.

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Harold E. Feeney

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: May 17, 2000

In accordance with the provisions of 7 TAC Section 91.103, the Credit Union Department provides notice of the final action taken on the following application(s):

Application(s) to Expand Field of Membership

Southwest Resource Credit Union, Baytown, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated February 25, 2000.

Texans Credit Union, Richardson, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated February 25, 2000.

Texans Credit Union, Richardson, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated February 25, 2000.

Texans Credit Union, Richardson, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated February 25, 2000.

Aldine Teachers Credit Union, Houston, Texas - See Texas Register issued dated February 25, 2000.

Educational Employees Credit Union, Fort Worth, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated February 25, 2000.

VATAT Credit Union, Austin, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated February 25, 2000.

Galveston Government Employees Credit Union, Galveston, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated January 28, 2000.

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Harold E. Feeney

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: May 17, 2000

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Ann Dillon

General Counsel

General Services Commission

Filed: May 16, 2000

During the 76th Texas Legislative Session, the Legislature enacted Senate Bill 1127, relating to the purchase of goods and services by the state. Among others requirements of the legislation, there is a reference to the Department of Information Resources ("DIR") and the General Services Commission ("GSC") to establish guidelines on what constitutes "automated information systems". This provision of the bill provides the statutory definition of "automated information systems" to read as follows in Texas Government Code, §2157.001(1). Language amended by S.B. 1127 is shown in bold.

§2157.001. Definitions.

In this chapter:

(1) "Automated information system" includes:

(A) the computers and computer devices on which an information system is automated, including computers and computer devices that the commission identifies in guidelines developed by the commission in consultation with the Department of Information Resources and in accordance with Chapter 2054 and rules adopted under that chapter;

(B) a service related to the automation of the system, including computer software, or the computers;

(C) a telecommunications apparatus or devise that serves as a component of a voice, data, or video communications network for transmitting, switching, routing, multiplexing, modulating, amplifying, or receiving signals on the network; and

(D) for the General Services Commission, as telecommunications provider for the State, the term includes any service provided by a telecommunications provider, as that term is defined in the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995 (Article 1446c-0, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).

In creating these guidelines, the guidelines become a part of the GSC Procurement Manual. The manual is the step-by-step process state agencies are required to follow in making purchases. The guidelines incorporate some standard Qualified Information System Vendor ("QISV") purchasing procedures and elements from the Texas Information Resources Management Act, in particular, the Biennial Operating Plan ("BOP"). The guidelines provide key criteria for state agencies on what is an automated information system in order to add or remove items on a list. State agencies can petition the GSC on such products or services. If the products or services are defined as automated information systems, then they come under the QISV program governed by Government Code, Chapter 2157.

One of the reasons relating to the requirement to develop guidelines rests with the decision of Attorney General Opinion DM-496 (1998). The opinion dealt with a statutory conflict between Texas Council On Purchasing from People with Disabilities ("Council") mandatory purchasing program under Chapter 122, Human Resources Code and chapter 2157 of the Government Code whose procedures govern the purchase of automated information systems by state agencies. The Council decided to place computers provided by a community rehabilitation program on mandatory set aside for purchase by state agencies in accordance with its authority under Chapter 122. Since computers are "automated information systems" under Chapter 2157, the GSC needed guidance on what law to follow given it is required to follow both statutes.

On December 21, 1998, the Attorney General answered the question as follows:

Human Resources Code, Chapter 122 and Government Code, Chapter 2157 conflict with respect to state agency purchases of automated information systems. Chapter 2157, the more specific provision, prevails to the extent of conflict. The General Services Commission or other state agency is precluded form purchasing an automated information system except in compliance with Chapter 2157.

The opinion helped to clarify what law controls when the products or services involved are defined as "automated information systems." However, the opinion did not address what is or is not an "automated information system". These guidelines do address this issue.

These guidelines are not administrative rules. The GSC welcomes comments and suggestions on the proposed guidelines and petition published in this issue of the Texas Register to streamline the proposed process. Please submit your comments to:

Jamie L. Spiegel, Programs Director, General Services Commission Cooperative Services & Catalogue Purchasing Programs, Central Procurement Services, 1711 San Jacinto Blvd., P.O. Box 13047, Austin, Texas 78711-3047.

Phone: 512/463-6367

Fax: 512/463-3503

Email: jamie.spiegel@gsc.state.tx.us

The effective date to implement the guidelines is July 7, 2000. Comments shall be accepted no later than June 26, 2000.

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Ann Dillon

General Counsel

General Services Commission

Filed: May 16, 2000

The Texas Department of Health adopted final rules for 25 TAC Chapter 157, Emergency Medical Care. The rules were published in the April 28, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 3749).

On page 3769, column 2, §157.16(e)(4) should state "having a history of criminal activity or disciplinary action while licensed, certified, or permitted as an EMS provider in another state;" instead of "EMS provider in another state;" (Agency Program Error). The language was proposed in the in the October 29, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 9550).

On page 3811 (Tables and Graphics Section of the Texas Register ), §157.125(s), graphics, in A2b, the second and third sentences should state, "There shall be a defined job description and organizational chart delineating the Trauma Nurse Coordinator's/Trauma Program Manager's role and responsibilities. This should be a full-time position in "lead" trauma facilities." instead of "There shall be a defined job description and organizational chart delineating the Trauma Nurse Coordinator's role and responsibilities. This should be a full-time position in Alead@ trauma facilities."

On page 3827 and 3828, §157.125(t), graphics, in "3. Nursing Services, a." should state "An identified Trauma Nurse Coordinator/Trauma Program Manager, who is a registered nurse, with overall management responsibility for the trauma program. There should be a defined job description and organizational chart delineating the Trauma Nurse Coordinator's/Trauma Program Manager's role and responsibilities. The functions of trauma coordination may be delegated to other positions within the organization." instead of "An identified Trauma Nurse Coordinator/Trauma Program Manager, who is a registered nurse, with overall management responsibility for the trauma program . There should be a defined job description and organizational chart delineating the Trauma Nurse Coordinator's role and responsibilities. The functions of trauma coordination may be delegated to other positions within the organization."

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The Texas Department of Health (department) is required under the Occupations Code §157.052 to designate sites serving medically underserved populations. In addition, the department is required to publish notice of its designations in the Texas Register and to provide an opportunity for public comment on the designations.

Accordingly, the department has designated the following as a site serving medically underserved populations: Federal Correctional Complex/UTMB Managed Care, located at 4550 Herbert Road, Beaumont, Texas, 77720. Designation is based on proven eligibility as a site serving a disproportionate number of clients eligible for federal, state, or locally funded health care programs.

Oral and written comments on this designation may be directed to Bruce Gunn, Ph.D., Director, Health Professions Resource Center, Office of Policy and Planning, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, 78756, Telephone (512) 458-7261. Comments will be accepted for 30 days from the publication date of this notice.

TRD-200003415

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: May 17, 2000

The Texas Department of Health has taken actions regarding Licenses for the possession and use of radioactive materials as listed in the tables. The subheading "Location" indicates the city in which the radioactive material may be possessed and/or used. The location listing "Throughout Texas" indicates that the radioactive material may be used on a temporary basis at job sites throughout the state.

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In issuing new licenses and amending and renewing existing licenses, the Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control, has determined that the applicants are qualified by reason of training and experience to use the material in question for the purposes requested in accordance with Title 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 289 in such a manner as to minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the applicants' proposed equipment, facilities and procedures are adequate to minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the issuance of the license(s) will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public or the environment; and the applicants satisfy any applicable requirements of 25 TAC Chapter 289.

This notice affords the opportunity for a hearing on written request of a licensee, applicant, or "person affected" within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. A "person affected" is defined as a person who is a resident of a county, or a county adjacent to the county, in which the radioactive materials are or will be located, including any person who is doing business or who has a legal interest in land in the county or adjacent county, and any local government in the county; and who can demonstrate that he has suffered or will suffer actual injury or economic damage. A licensee, applicant, or "person affected" may request a hearing by writing Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control Program), Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189. For information call (512) 834-6688.

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Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: May 15, 2000

Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, Texas Government Code, the Texas Department of Health (department) announces the issuance of its Request For Proposals (RFP) from qualified independent consultants to study the provision of basic health care services by counties, hospital districts, and public hospitals under Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code, and the cost of providing those services. The RFP will be released on or about May 26, 2000.

Purpose

The department seeks to procure the services of a qualified independent consultant to complete three studies relating to basic health care services for non-Medicaid indigent residents of the state's 254 counties. The first study will include the provision of basic health care services under Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code, and the cost of providing those services by the 138 counties with County Indigent programs, approximately 135 hospital districts and 33 public hospitals.

The second study will include the threshold for eligibility for state assistance to a county established under §61.037, Health and Safety Code. The study will need to include a threshold to replace that threshold that is stated as a formula and that reflects a county's fiscal capacity, health care resources, and the relevant characteristics of the county's residents, including the percentage of the county's residents living below the federal poverty level.

The third will be a study of the financing of basic health care services by counties, hospital districts, and public hospitals under Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code. Financing will include the use of local, state and federal funds and the funds distributed to political subdivisions under the Agreement Regarding Disposition of Settlement Proceeds filed on July 24, 1998, in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas, in the case styled, " The state of Texas vs. The American Tobacco Company, et al., No. 5-96CV-91".

The consultant will work with the department project team, oversight committee(s) and work group(s), as necessary, and produce the required products.

The department initiates this RFP to facilitate in the most cost effective manner possible, the development of strategies and associated work plans to contract for independent consulting services for the Texas Medicaid program. The study is required for submitting a report to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives.

Brief Description of Services

The County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) was mandated by state legislation in 1985 and was implemented September 1, 1986. The Texas Department of Human Services was legally mandated to establish minimal rules for CIHCP. On September 1, 1993, CIHCP was transferred to the department. Section 61 of the Health and Safety Code mandates that department must establish CIHCP rules based on the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. House Bill 1398, passed in 1999, made the first major changes to the program.

Proposers are invited to submit proposals in accordance with the requirements outlined in this document. The consultant will also be required to address all project requirements in this RFP. The consultant must provide progress reports and preliminary reports prior to submission of any final reports. The successful proposer will be required to complete the different projects and submit final reports to the department no later than the dates specified for each particular task and/or phase, and may be required to participate in discussions before representatives of the Texas Legislature and/or the Texas Health and Human Services Commission officials during the contract period.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include qualified independent consultants. Proposers must disclose any existing or potential conflicts of interest relative to the performance of the requirements of the RFP. Examples of potential conflicts of interest may include an existing business or personal relationship between the proposer, its principal(s), or any affiliate or subcontractor, with the department, other participating state agencies, county officials, or any other entity or person involved in any way in any project that is subject to this RFP. Any such relationship that might be perceived or represented as a conflict must be disclosed. Failure to disclose any such relationship may be cause for contract termination or disqualification of the proposal.

Prospective Proposer's Conference

A proposer's conference is scheduled for Monday, June 5, 2000, at 10:00 a.m., in Austin Texas in the Second Floor Palo Duro Canyon Conference Room at the department's office located at 12555 Riata Vista Circle, Building III. Attendees are requested to allow enough time for entry through Building II, Riata Security. For maps and directions, please reference the following web site: http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/visitor.htm#hcf.

Closing Date

Each potential proposer is required to submit a non-binding Letter of Intent To Propose (Letter of Intent), which must be received in the issuing office no later than 4:00 p.m., June 12, 2000. The Letter of Intent must state that the proposer is considering submitting a proposal. Only the proposals of those proposers who submit a Letter of Intent will be considered. The Letter of Intent must identify the entity that may submit a proposal in response to the RFP, and must be signed by an official of that entity. Proposals must be submitted by the following date and time: June 30, 2000, 4:00 p.m. Late proposals will not be considered.

For a Copy of the RFP

Potential proposers may obtain a copy of the RFP on or about May 26, 2000. Requests for the RFP must be submitted in writing to: Rodger Love, Mail Code Y-927, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; Fax: (512) 794-5148. A copy of the RFP will also be available to download at the following web site: http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/hcf/rfp/phs-rfp.htm.

Contact Person

Questions regarding this RFP must be directed to: Rodger Love, Mail Code Y-927, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; Telephone: (512) 338-6505, Fax: (512) 794-5148.

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Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: May 15, 2000

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announces that the units of general local government listed as follows have been selected as contract recipients for 2000 program year Planning and Capacity Building Funds under the Texas Community Development Program established pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2306, §2306.096.

A contract is not effective until executed by the unit of general local government and the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

Anna--$23,800, Bandera--$12,650, Commerce--$32,300, Driscoll--$23,800, Fairfield--$30,400, Haskell--$12,600, Holiday Lakes--$29,350, Howe--$36,400, Idalou--$42,400, Joaquin--$22,545, Jonestown--$23,800, Josephine--$23,800, La Vernia--$17,800, Little Elm--$29,050, Los Indios--$32,750, Lyford--$30,900, Morgan--$17,800, New Deal--$25,300, O'Donnell--$31,050, Oak Ridge--$19,200, Palmer--$36,400, Ponder--$17,800, Ranger--$20,300, Roaring Springs--$19,200, San Saba--$36,200, Thrall--$25,300, Weimar--$38,400, Wilson--$25,300, Woodsboro--$29,250

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Daisy Stiner

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Service

Filed: May 10, 2000

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announces that the units of general local government listed as follows have been selected as contract recipients for 2000 program year Housing Rehabilitation Funds under the Texas Community Development Program established pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2306, §2306.096.

A contract is not effective until executed by the unit of general local government and the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

Browndell--$250,000, Crane County--$250,000, Lampasas County--$250,000, Mills County--$250,000, Rains County--$250,000

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Jeff Vistein at (512) 475-3855.

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Daisy Stiner

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: May 10, 2000

The Commissioner of Insurance, at a public hearing under Docket Number 2448 on June 28, 2000 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, will consider a proposal made in a staff petition. Staff's petition seeks amendments to the Homeowners and Dwelling Sections of the Texas Personal Lines Manual (Manual) relating to Homeowners and Dwelling policies. Staff's petition (Reference Number P-0500-12-I), was filed on May 17, 2000.

Staff proposes adoption of amendments to the Manual rules, which would provide a second category for an optional credit on Homeowners and Dwelling policies for stovetop fire suppression devices. The proposed amendments: (1) make Category 1 devices eligible for the current stovetop fire suppression credits; (2) provide the amount of credits for Category 2 devices; and (3) require that the suppression device or devices have been approved by the State Fire Marshal in accordance with 28 TAC §§34.1001 - 34.1004.

Amendments to §34.1004 are being proposed concurrently with this amendment concerning stovetop fire suppression device approval and are published in a separate rule in this issue of the Texas Register . The amendments to §34.1004 are necessary to set forth the criteria that will allow insurers to offer a second category of credits for a correctly installed residential stovetop fire suppression device and to add requirements for all categories of devices.

A copy of the petition, including exhibits with the full text of the proposed amendments to the Manual, is available for review in the office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas. For further information or to request copies of the petition, please contact Angie Arizpe at (512) 463-6326; refer to (Reference Number P-0500-12-I).

Comments on the proposed changes must be submitted in writing within 30 days after publication of the proposal in the Texas Register , to the Office of the Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, Texas, 78714-9104. An additional copy of the comments is to be submitted to Marilyn Hamilton, Deputy Commissioner, Personal and Commercial Lines Division, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, MC 104-PC, Austin, Texas, 78714-9104.

This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which exempts it from the requirements of the Government Code, Chapter 2001 (Administrative Procedure Act).

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Bernice Ross

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: May 17, 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 Rewards Plus of America Insurance Agency, Inc., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Baltimore, Maryland.

Application for admission to Texas of Insurance Answer Center, Inc., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Wilmington, Delaware.

Application for incorporation in Texas of webTPA.com Employer Services, L.L.C., a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Grand Prairie, Texas.

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.

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Bernice Ross

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: May 16, 2000

1.0 Name and Style of Game.

A. The name of Instant Game Number 188 is "ON A ROLL". The play style of the game is an "add up" play style.

1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.

A. Tickets for Instant Game Number 188 shall be $1.00 per ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Instant Game Number 188.

A. Display Printing--That area of the instant game ticket outside of the area where the Overprint and Play Symbols appear.

B. Latex Overprint--The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols on the front of the ticket.

C. Play Symbol--One of the symbols which appears under the Latex Overprint on the front of the ticket. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive. The possible play symbols are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, $1.00, $2.00, $5.00, $10.00, $100 or $2,000.

D. Play Symbol Caption--the small printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One and only one of these Play Symbol Captions appears under each Play Symbol and each is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:

Table 1 of this section

Figure 1:16 TAC GAME NO. 188 - 1.2D

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E. Retailer Validation Code--Three small letters found under the removable scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate instant winners. The possible validation codes are:

Table 2 of this section.

Figure 2:16 TAC GAME NO. 188 - 1.2E

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Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16. Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 with the exception of ∅, which will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through it.

F. Serial Number--A unique 13 digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There is a four digit security number which will be boxed and placed randomly within the Serial Number. The remaining nine digits of the Serial Number are the Validation Number. The Serial Number is positioned beneath the bottom row of play data in the scratched-off play area. The format will be : 0000000000000.

G. Low-Tier Prize--A prize of $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $6.00, $10.00, $15.00 or $20.00

H. Mid-Tier Prize--A prize of $30.00, $100 or $300.

I. High-Tier Prize--A prize of $2,000.

J. Bar Code--A 22 character interleaved two of five bar code which will include a three digit game ID, the seven digit pack number, the three digit ticket number and the nine digit Validation Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.

K. Pack-Ticket Number--A 13 digit number consisting of the three digit game number (188), a seven digit pack number and a three digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within each pack. The format will be : 188-0000001-000.

L. Pack--A pack of "ON A ROLL" Instant Game tickets contain 250 tickets, which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one. Tickets 000 - 004 will be on the top page and tickets 005 - 009 will be on the next page and so forth with tickets 245 - 249 on the last page.

M. Non-Winning Ticket--A ticket which is not programmed to be a winning ticket or a ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.

N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket--A Texas Lottery "ON A ROLL" Instant Game Number 188 ticket.

2.0 Determination of Prize Winners.

The determination of prize winners is subject to the general ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule 401.302, Instant Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each instant ticket. A prize winner in the "ON A ROLL" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose ten play symbols. If after adding the 2 numbers in each of "YOUR ROLLS", the total or sum of any of "YOUR ROLLS" equals the "HOUSE ROLL", the player wins the "PRIZE" for that roll. No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.

2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.

A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements must be met:

1. Exactly 10 Play Symbols must appear under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket;

2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;

3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully legible;

4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink;

5. The ticket shall be intact;

6. The Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must be present in their entirety and be fully legible;

7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes, to the Play Symbols on the ticket;

8. The ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered, unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;

9. The ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;

10. The ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized manner;

11. The ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted tickets or non-activated tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;

12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;

13. The ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly 10 Play Symbols under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket, exactly one Serial Number, exactly one Retailer Validation Code, and exactly one Pack-Ticket Number on the ticket;

14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning ticket shall correspond with the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning tickets, and a ticket with that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;

15. The ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective or printed or produced in error;

16. Each of the 10 Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.

17. Each of the 10 Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and

19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable deadlines.

B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security tests of the Texas Lottery.

C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive Director's discretion.

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical play data, spot for spot.

B. There will be no duplicate non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.

C. There will be no duplicate non-winning Rolls on a ticket (in any order).

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim an "ON A ROLL" Instant Game prize of $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $6.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $30.00, $100 or $300 a claimant shall sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay a $30.00, $100 or $300 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim an "ON A ROLL" Instant Game prize the claimant must sign the winning ticket and present it at one of the Texas Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment will be made to the bearer of the validated winning ticket for that prize upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

C. As an alternative method of claiming an "ON A ROLL" Instant Game prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete a claim form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with the claimant. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery shall deduct a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person who has been finally determined to be:

1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the Comptroller, the Texas Workforce Commission, or Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;

2. delinquent in making child support payments administered or collected by the Attorney General; or

3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Department of Human Services for a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resource Code;

4. in default on a loan made under Chapter 52, Education Code; or

5. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code

F. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.

2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment.

The Texas Lottery may delay payment of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under any of the following circumstances:

A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur, regarding the prize;

B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;

C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the ticket presented for payment; or

D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending payment of the claim.

2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18.

If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of less than $600 from the "ON A ROLL" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount of the prize payable to the order of the minor.

2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of more than $600 from the "ON A ROLL" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian for the minor.

2.7 Instant Ticket Claim Period.

All Instant Game prizes must be claimed within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game. Any prize not claimed within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each ticket, shall be forfeited.

3.0 Instant Ticket Ownership.

A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of an Instant Game ticket in the space designated therefor, a ticket shall be owned by the physical possessor of said ticket. When a signature is placed on the back of the ticket in the space designated therefor, the player whose signature appears in that area shall be the owner of the ticket and shall be entitled to any prize attributable thereto. Notwithstanding any name or names submitted on a claim form, the Executive Director shall make payment to the player whose signature appears on the back of the ticket in the space designated therefor. If more than one name appears on the back of the ticket, the Executive Director will require that one of those players whose name appears thereon be designated by such players to receive payment.

B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Instant Game tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Instant Game ticket.

4.0 Number and Value of Instant Prizes.

There will be approximately 20,000,000 tickets in the Instant Game No. 188. The expected number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Table 3 of this section

Figure 3:16 TAC GAME NO. 188- 4.0

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A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery.

5.0 End of the Instant Game.

The Executive Director may, at any time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game No. 188 without advance notice, at which point no further tickets in that game may be sold.

6.0 Governing Law.

In purchasing an Instant Game ticket, the player agrees to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Instant Game Number 188, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.

TRD-200003340

Ridgely C. Bennett

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: May 12, 2000

The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) is developed and promulgated pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA), §208. The Draft April 2000 WQMP Update includes projected effluent limits of indicated domestic dischargers useful for water quality management planning in future permit actions. Once the TNRCC certifies a WQMP update, the update is submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. For some Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permits, EPA's approval of a corresponding WQMP update is a necessary precondition to TPDES permit issuance by the TNRCC.

A copy of the Draft April 2000 Update may be viewed on the TNRCC's web page at http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/water/quality/wqmp, and at the TNRCC Central Office at 12015 North Interstate 35, Building A, Library.

Comments on the Draft April 2000 Update to the Water Quality Management Plan shall be provided in written form and sent to Suzanne Vargas, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Water Permits and Resource Management Division, MC 150, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4619. Comments may be faxed to (512) 239-4420, but must be followed up with the submission and receipt of the written comments within three working days of when they were faxed. Written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., June 26, 2000. For further information or questions, contact Suzanne Vargas at (512) 239-4619 or by e-mail at svargas@tnrcc.state.tx.us.

TRD-200003417

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: May 17, 2000

SOUTHWEST FANNIN COUNTY WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION has filed a petition with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) to convert Southwest Fannin County Water Supply Corporation to Southwest Fannin County Special Utility District and to transfer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) No. 12406 from Southwest Fannin County Water Supply Corporation to Southwest Fannin County Special Utility District. Southwest Fannin County Special Utility District's business address will be Route 1, Box 67, Savoy, Texas 75479. The petition was filed pursuant to Chapters 13 and 65 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 291 and 293; and under the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The nature and purpose of the petition are for the conversion of Southwest Fannin County Water Supply Corporation and the organization, creation and establishment of Southwest Fannin County Special Utility District under the provisions of Article XVI, Section 59, Texas Constitution, and Chapter 65 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. The District shall have the purposes and powers provided in Chapter 65 of the Texas Water Code and CCN No. 12406 shall be transferred as provided in Chapter 13, of the Texas Water Code, as amended. The nature of the services presently performed by Southwest Fannin County Water Supply Corporation is to purchase, own, hold, lease and otherwise acquire sources of water supply; to build, operate and maintain facilities for the transportation of water; and to sell water to individual members, towns, cities, private businesses, and other political subdivisions of the State. The nature of the services proposed to be provided by Southwest Fannin County Special Utility District is to purchase, own, hold, lease, and otherwise acquire sources of water supply; to build, operate, and maintain facilities for the storage, treatment, and transportation of water; and to sell water to individuals, towns, cities, private business entities and other political subdivisions of the State. Additionally, it is proposed that the District will protect, preserve and restore the purity and sanitary condition of the water within the District. It is anticipated that conversion will have no adverse effects on the rates and services provided to the customers. The proposed District is located within Fannin and Grayson Counties, Texas, with a total approximate acreage of 106,502 acres. The proposed District is located within portions of the extra-territorial jurisdiction of the cities of Ector, Whitewright, Bells, Trenton, Savoy and Bonham. The territory to be included within the proposed District includes all of the singly certified service area covered by CCN No. 12406. CCN No. 12406 will be transferred after a positive confirmation election.

The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. The Executive Director may approve the petition unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the 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) the name of the petitioner and the TNRCC Internal Control Number; (3) the statement "I/we request a contested case hearing"; and (4) a brief description of how you would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director may not approve the petition and will forward the petition 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.

Written hearing requests 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, contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, 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-200003404

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: May 16, 2000

Petitioners filed a petition for creation of GALVESTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 31 with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The petition states that: (1) the petitioners are owners of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the land to be included in the proposed district; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 215.2299 acres located within Galveston County, Texas; and (4) all of the land to be included in the proposed District is within the corporate boundaries of the city of Texas City, Texas. The petition further states that the proposed District will (1) construct, acquire, maintain and operate a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the property in the proposed District; and (3) control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the petitioners, from the information available at this time, that the cost of said project will be approximately $11, 730,000.

Petitioners filed a petition for creation of WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 6 with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The petition states that: (1) the petitioners are owners of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the land to be included in the proposed district; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 259.81 acres located within Travis County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the Village of Bee Cave, Texas, and is not within such jurisdiction of any other city. The petition further states that the proposed District will (1) construct, acquire, maintain and operate a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the property in the proposed District; and (3) control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the petitioners, from the information available at this time, that the cost of said project will be approximately $8,725,000.

Petitioners filed a petition for creation of WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 7 with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The petition states that: (1) the petitioners are owners of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the land to be included in the proposed district; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 228.05 acres located within Travis County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the Village of Bee Cave, Texas, and is not within such jurisdiction of any other city. The petition further states that the proposed District will (1) construct, acquire, maintain and operate a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the property in the proposed District; and (3) control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the petitioners, from the information available at this time, that the cost of said project will be approximately $2,080,000.

Petitioners filed a petition for creation of WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 8 with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The petition states that: (1) the petitioners are owners of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the land to be included in the proposed district; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 300.80 acres located within Travis County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the Village of Bee Cave, Texas, and is not within such jurisdiction of any other city. The petition further states that the proposed District will (1) construct, acquire, maintain and operate a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the property in the proposed District; and (3) control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the petitioners, from the information available at this time, that the cost of said project will be approximately $6,440,000.

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) the name of the petitioner and the TNRCC Docket Number; (3) the statement "I/we request a contested case hearing"; and (4) a brief description of how you would be affected by the request in a way uncommon to the general public. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.

Written hearing requests 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, contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, 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-200003403

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: May 16, 2000

The executive director of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) is issuing a Public Notice of Intent to Delete (delist) the Sonics International State Superfund site (the site) from the state registry, the list of state superfund 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 TNRCC is proposing this delisting because the executive director has determined that the site no longer presents such an endangerment due to the remedial actions that have been performed at the site. This notice was also published in the May 25, 2000, edition of the Ranger Times .

The site, including all land, structures, appurtenances, and other improvements, is approximately 40 acres, located in Eastland County, about two miles west of Ranger, Texas, adjacent to Farm-to-Market Road 101. The site also includes any areas outside the site 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. There are two plugged and abandoned hazardous waste disposal wells of which previous operations had resulted in the contamination of the soil and the shallow perched groundwater.

From 1990 to 1993, the Sonics Steering Committee 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. The investigation concluded that four areas of the site had soils impacted at concentrations above protective limits established by the TNRCC.

From 1994 to 1999, the Sonics Steering Committee performed a remedial action at these four locations that entailed the excavation and disposal of approximately 2,070 cubic yards of contaminated soil. Soil samples collected after the remedial action was completed indicated the soils remediation achieved the cleanup criteria established for the site.

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. Also, post closure monitoring of the shallow groundwater is continuing to ensure that the concentration of the chemical constituents remain stable or decrease over time.

Because of the remedial actions that have been performed at the site, the executive director has determined that the site no longer presents an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health and safety and the environment. Therefore, the site is eligible for delisting from the state registry as provided by 30 TAC §335.344(c).

As per §335.344(b), the TNRCC will hold a public meeting to receive comment on this intended deletion. This meeting will not be a contested case hearing within the meaning of Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001. The meeting will be held Thursday, June 29, 2000, 2:00 p.m. at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building E, Room 201S, Austin, Texas 78753. The meeting will consist of two parts: an informal discussion period and a formal comment period.

All persons desiring to make comments regarding the proposed deletion of the site may do so prior to or at the public meeting. All comments submitted prior to the public meeting must be received by 5:00 p.m., June 29, 2000 and should be sent in writing to Mr. Dean Perkins, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Remediation Division, MC 143, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or by facsimile to (512) 239-2450. For further information you may also contact Mr. Perkins by telephone at 1 (800) 633-9363 (within Texas only) or (512) 239-2482.

Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the meeting should contact the agency at 1 (800) 633-9363 or (512) 239-2141. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

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 Ranger College Golemon Library, 1100 College Circle, Ranger, Texas 76470, telephone (817) 647-3234. The complete public file may be obtained during regular business hours at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Records Management Center, Building D, North Entrance, Room 190, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, telephone 1 (800) 633-9363 or (512) 239-2920. Photocopying of file information is subject to payment of a fee.

TRD-200003418

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: May 17, 2000

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) is required under the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361 (the Act) to identify, to the extent feasible, and evaluate facilities which may constitute an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health and safety or to the environment due to a release or threatened release of hazardous substances into the environment. The first registry identifying these sites was published in the Texas Register on January 16, 1987 (12 TexReg 205). Pursuant to the Act, §361.181, the commission must update the registry (state Superfund registry) annually to add new facilities in accordance with the Act, §361.184(a) and §361.188(a)(1) (see also 30 TAC §335.343) or to delete facilities in accordance with the Act, §361.189 (see also the Act, §361.183(a) and 30 TAC §335.344). The current notice also includes facilities where state Superfund action has ended, or where cleanup is being adequately addressed by other means.

Pursuant to the Act, §361.188, the state Superfund registry identifying those facilities that are listed and have been determined to pose an imminent and substantial endangerment in descending order of hazard ranking system (HRS) scores are as follows.

1. Col-Tex Refinery, both sides of Business Interstate 20 (U.S. 80) in Colorado City, Mitchell County: tank farm and refinery.

2. Precision Machine and Supply, 500 West Olive Street, Odessa, Ector County: chrome plating and machine shop.

3. Sonics International, Inc., north of Farm Road 101, approximately two miles west of Ranger, Eastland County: industrial waste injection wells.

4. Maintech International, 8300 Old Ferry Road, Port Arthur, Jefferson County: chemical cleaning and equipment hydroblasting.

5. Federated Metals, 9200 Market Street, Houston, Harris County: Magnesium dross/sludge disposal, inactive landfill.

6. Gulf Metals, on Telean Street, northeast of the intersection of Mykawa Road and Almeda- Genoa Road, Houston, Harris County: disposal of hazardous materials.

7. Texas American Oil, approximately three miles north of Midlothian on Old State Highway 67, Ellis County: waste oil recycling.

8. Niagara Chemical, west of the intersection of Commerce Street and Adams Avenue, Harlingen, Cameron County: pesticide formulation.

9. International Creosoting, 1110 Pine Street, Beaumont, Jefferson County: wood treatment.

10. McBay Oil & Gas, approximately three miles northwest of Grapeland on Farm Road 1272, Houston County: oil refinery and oil reclamation plant.

11. Solvent Recovery Services, 5502 FM 521 approximately 0.2 mile south of its intersection with Highway 6, Arcola, Fort Bend County: paint solvent recycling.

12. Harris Sand Pits, 23340 South Texas 16, approximately 10.5 miles south of San Antonio at Von Ormy, Bexar County: commercial sand and clay pit.

13. Butler Ranch, 11.8 miles west of Falls City off Farm Road 791, Karnes County: two abandoned uranium mining pits containing drums of hazardous substances.

14. JCS Company, north of Phalba on County Road 2415, approximately 1.5 miles west of the intersection of County Road 2403 and Texas 198, Van Zandt County: lead-acid battery recycling.

15. Jerrell B. Thompson Battery, north of Phalba on County Road 2410, approximately one mile north of the intersection of County Road 2410 and Texas 198, Van Zandt County: lead-acid battery recycling.

16. Hayes-Sammons Warehouse, Miller Avenue and East Eighth Street, Mission, Hidalgo County: commercial grade pesticide storage.

17. Jensen Drive Scrap, 3603 Jensen Drive, Houston, Harris County: scrap salvage.

18. Baldwin Waste Oil Company, on County Road 44 approximately 0.1 mile west of its intersection with Farm Road 1889, Robstown, Nueces County: waste oil processing.

19. Hall Street, north of intersection of 20th Street East with California Street, north of Dickinson, Galveston County: waste disposal and landfill/open field dumping.

20. Unnamed Plating, 6816-6824 Industrial Avenue, El Paso, El Paso County: metals processing and recovery.

Pursuant to the Act, §361.184(a), those facilities that may pose an imminent and substantial endangerment, and which have been proposed to the state Superfund registry, are set out in descending order of HRS scores as follows.

1. Kingsland, in the vicinity of the 2100 block of FM 1431 and in the vicinity of the 2400 block of FM 1431 in the community of Kingsland, Llano County: two groundwater plumes.

2. First Quality Cylinders, 931 West Laurel Street, San Antonio, Bexar County: aircraft cylinder rebuilder.

3. J. C. Pennco Waste Oil Service, 4927 Higdon Road, San Antonio, Bexar County: waste oil and used drum recycler.

4. Phipps Plating, 305 East Grayson Street, San Antonio, Bexar County: metal plating.

5. Pioneer Oil and Refining Co., 20280 South Payne Road, outside of Somerset, Bexar County: oil refinery.

6. Higgins Wood Preserving, inside the bordering streets of North Timberland Drive (U.S. 59) on the west, Warren Street on the east, and Paul Avenue on the north, Lufkin, Angelina County: wood treatment.

7. Marshall Wood Preserving, 2700 West Houston Street, Marshall, Harrison County: wood treatment.

8. Thompson Hayward Chemical Company, on the east side of U.S. 277, 0.5 mile south of Munday, Knox County: pesticide formulating.

9. Avinger Development Company (ADCO), on the south side of Texas 155, approximately 1/4 mile east of the intersection with Texas 49, Avinger, Cass County: wood treatment.

10. Old Lufkin Creosoting, 1411 East Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, Angelina County: wood treatment.

11. Materials Recovery Enterprises, about 4 miles southwest of Ovalo, near U.S. 83 and Farm Road 604, Taylor County: Class I industrial solid waste disposal site.

12. Harvey Industries, Inc., southeast corner of Farm Road 2495 and Texas 31 (One Curtis Mathes Drive), Athens, Henderson County: television cabinets and circuit board manufacturing.

13. Hu-Mar Chemicals, McGothlin Road between 4th and 12th streets, Palacios, Matagorda County: pesticide and herbicide formulation.

14. American Zinc, approximately 3.5 miles north of Dumas on U.S. 287 and five miles east on Farm Road 119, Moore County: zinc smelter.

15. Toups, on the west side of Texas 326, 2.1 miles north of its intersection with Texas 105 in Sour Lake, Hardin County: wood treatment.

16. El Paso Plating Works, 2422 Wyoming Avenue, El Paso, El Paso County: metal plating.

17. Aztec Ceramics, 4735 Emil Road, San Antonio, Bexar County: tile manufacturing.

18. Spector Salvage Yard, Tenth Street, Orange, Orange County: military surplus and chemical salvage yard.

19. Permian Chemical Company, 325 Pronto Avenue (formerly listed as 1901 Pronto Road), southeast of Odessa, Ector County: chemical manufacturer.

20. Sampson Horrice, 2000 and 2006 Plainfield Drive (formerly listed as 8460 Sparrow Street and 1 Sparrow Street), Dallas, Dallas County: inactive gravel pit landfill that illegally accepted hazardous and solid waste.

21. Barlow's Wills Point Plating, south side of U.S. 80, approximately 3.4 miles east of its intersection with Texas 64, in Wills Point, Van Zandt County: inactive electroplating.

22. McNabb Flying Service, located 1.5 miles northwest of Alvin, approximately 1 mile east of State Highway 6, at the intersection of Brazoria County roads 146 and 539, Brazoria County: aerial pesticide applicator.

23. Poly-Cycle Industries, Inc. on Texas 75 about 0.5 miles north of Palmer, Ellis County: lead-acid battery chips (plastic and rubber) storage and disposal.

24. Tricon America, Inc., 101 East Hampton Road, Crowley, Tarrant County: aluminum and zinc smelting and casting.

Since the last publication on November 26, 1999, the TNRCC has determined that three facilities, Avinger Development Company (ADCO), Hu-Mar Chemicals, and El Paso Plating Works, may pose an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health and safety or the environment and pursuant to the Act, §361.184(a), have been added to the list of sites proposed to the state Superfund registry. Also, one site (Houston Scrap) has been deleted since the last publication.

To date, 18 sites Aztec Mercury, Brazoria County; Bestplate, Inc., Dallas County; Double R Plating Company, Cass County; Hagerson Road Drum, Fort Bend County; Hart Creosoting, Jasper County; Hi- Yield, Hunt County; Houston Lead, Harris County; Houston Scrap, Harris County; LaPata Oil Company, Harris County; Munoz Borrow Pits, Hidalgo County; Newton Wood Preserving, Newton County; PIP Minerals, Liberty County; Rio Grande Refinery I, Hardin County; Rio Grande Refinery II, Hardin County; South Texas Solvents, Nueces County; State Marine, Jefferson County; Waste Oil Tank Services, Harris County and Wortham Lead Salvage, Henderson County have been deleted from the state registry pursuant to the Act, §361.189 (see also the Act, §361.183(a) and 30 TAC §335.344).

The public records for each of the sites are available for inspection and copying during regular TNRCC business hours at the TNRCC Records Management Center, Building D, North Entrance, Room 190, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, telephone 1(800) 633-9363 (within Texas only) or (512) 239-2920. Copying of file information is subject to payment of a fee.

TRD-200003347

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: May 12, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on May 15, 2000, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151 - 54.156 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Madison River Communications LLC for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 22529 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide a full range of telecommunications services, including, but not limited to, local exchange service, basic local telecommunications service, interexchange long distance and switched access service.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire state of Texas.

Persons who wish to 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 no later than May 31, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200003400

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 16, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) an application on May 11, 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 doing business as Sprint's Notification of Tariff Revision to the Access Service Tariff, Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208. Tariff Number 22525.

The Application: Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint (Sprint) is filing this revision to remove all USOCs, obsolete interface groups and reference to electromechanical offices. Sprint requests a June 12, 2000, tariff effective date.

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. The deadline for comments in the proceeding will be no later than May 31, 2000. Please reference Tariff Number 22525.

TRD-200003378

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 15, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) an application on May 11, 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's Notification of Tariff Revision to the Access Service Tariff, Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208. Tariff Number 22526.

The Application: United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. doing business as Sprint (Sprint) is filing this revision to remove all USOCs, obsolete interface groups and reference to electromechanical offices. Sprint requests a June 12, 2000, tariff effective date.

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. The deadline for comments in the proceeding will be no later than May 31, 2000. Please reference Tariff Number 22526.

TRD-200003379

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 15, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on May 9, 2000, to amend a certificated service area boundary in Hays County pursuant to §§14.001, 37.051, 37.054, 37.056, and 37.057 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated (Vernon 1998 & Supp. 2000) (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Style and Number: Application of Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Bluebonnet Electric) to Amend Certificated Service Area Boundaries Within Hays County. Docket Number 22514.

The Application: Bluebonnet Electric requests the boundary change for one area. The area is the Tanger Factory Outlet Mall (TFOM). The TFOM proposed expansion would enter into Pedernales Electric Cooperative's (PEC) service area. The expansion involves constructing an additional 110,000-120,000 square feet of shopping center. Bluebonnet Electric would relocate existing facilities as needed to facilitate building and site improvements. PEC has no objections to Bluebonnet Electric serving the proposed expansion. Copies of the application and additional associated maps are available for review at Bluebonnet Electric's office, Giddings, Texas. Persons with questions about this project should contact David Peterson, Bluebonnet Electric at (409) 542-3151.

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 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. The deadline for intervention in the proceeding will be established. The commission should receive a letter requesting intervention.

TRD-200003327

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 11, 2000

The Staff of the Public Utility Commission (commission) will hold a workshop to initiate the process of amending P.U.C. Substantive Rule §§25.211, Interconnection of On-Site Distributed Generation (DG) and 25.212, Technical Requirements for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of On-Site Distributed Generation on Friday, June 16, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas.

The commission has determined that the existing rules for DG need further refinement. This rulemaking will address operational terms and conditions for interaction between DG and the utilities and between DG and the Independent System Operator. The rulemaking will also address issues raised by the DG tariffs, particularly the study fees, conditions and other potential obstacles to DG interconnection.

The commission is reconvening the successful collaborative process that produced technical standards for the interconnection of on-site distributed generation in order to implement Public Utility Regulatory Act §39.101(b)(3) (PURA). PURA §39.101(b)(3) entitles all Texas electric customers to access on-site generation, to provide cost savings and reliability benefits to customers, to establish technical requirements that will promote the safe and reliable parallel operation of on-site generation resources, to enhance both the reliability of electric service and economic efficiency in the production and consumption of electricity, and to promote the use of distributed resources in order to provide electric system benefits during periods of capacity constraints.

For Further Information. Please contact Ed Ethridge, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, Fax (512) 936-7361, ed.ethridge@.puc.state.tx.us. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Project Number 22540.

TRD-200003405

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 16, 2000

On May 8, 2000, Deloach's Home Entertainment Centers, Inc. 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 22513. 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 22513. 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 June 7, 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 22513.

TRD-200003314

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 10, 2000

On May 11, 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 22522. 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 22522. 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 June 13, 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 22522.

TRD-200003377

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 15, 2000

On May 9, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and State Discount Telephone, 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 22516. 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 22516. 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 June 9, 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 22516.

TRD-200003331

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 11, 2000

On May 9, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Nationwide Communication, 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 22517. 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 22517. 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 June 9, 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 22517.

TRD-200003330

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 11, 2000

On May 10, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Logix Communications Corporation, 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 22519. 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 22519. 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 June 9, 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 22519.

TRD-200003329

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 11, 2000

On May 8, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Millennium One Communications, Inc., 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 22512. 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 22512. 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 June 7, 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 22512.

TRD-200003313

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 10, 2000

On May 10, 2000, Alltel Communications Service Corporation and State Telephone Texas, 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 22520. 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 22520. 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 June 13, 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 22520.

TRD-200003376

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 15, 2000

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) will hold a workshop in the Commissioners' Hearing Room on Tuesday, May 30, 2000 beginning at 10:00 a.m. and concluding no later than 4:00 p.m. to discuss Project Number 21405, Capacity Auctions Rulemaking .

The purpose of the workshop will be to discuss the comments filed in response to the questions issued by staff on March 17, 2000 as well as discussion of a staff strawman. An updated schedule has been posted on the commission's web site. The strawman and a more detailed agenda will be issued prior to the workshop.

Questions concerning the workshop or this notice should be referred to Brian Lloyd, Office of Policy Development, (512) 936-7234. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200003322

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 11, 2000

Southwest Texas State University is extending the consulting contract with Anderson-Strickler to August 31, 2000 to enable them to finalize their report. No additional funds are required. Anderson-Strickler was hired to do comprehensive consulting and planning services for Southwest Texas State University's student housing and residence life program.

TRD-200003318

William A. Nance

Vice President for Finance and Support Services

Southwest Texas State University

Filed: May 11, 2000

The University of Texas System (U. T. System) requests information from law firms interested in representing U. T. System and its health component institutions regarding Medicare/Medicaid/Managed Health Care questions, Medicare/Medicaid, third party reimbursement matters and appeal of adverse Medicare reimbursement decisions and complex contracting issues related to affiliation agreements with health care delivery networks, including contracts with private and public entities. This RFI is issued for the purpose of establishing (for the time frame beginning September 1, 2000 to August 31, 2001) a health care panel from which U. T. System, by and through its Office of General Counsel, will select appropriate counsel for representation and advice of legal issues raised by complex contracting issues, complex managed care arrangements and third party reimbursement matters, including certified non-profit health corporations, fraud and abuse issues, antitrust concerns.

Description. The U. T. System operates six health institutions located in Houston, Dallas, Galveston, San Antonio and Tyler, Texas. University physician and hospital services are provided through a broad range of contractual arrangements with Health Maintenance Organizations, Preferred Provider Organizations, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance carriers, as well as directly with employers. These managed care arrangements may be impacted by state and federal laws and regulations governing insurance, third party reimbursement, antitrust matters, and fraud and abuse issues. Subject to approval by the Texas Attorney General, U. T. System will engage outside counsel with experience in establishing certified non-profit health corporations and other complex managed care contracting arrangements. In addition, outside counsel must have a working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing safe harbors, antitrust matters, health privacy and security standards, Medicare and Medicaid regulations, and appeals of adverse determinations by third party payor intermediaries. U. T. System invites responses to this RFI from qualified firms for the provision of such legal services under the direction and supervision of U. T. System's Office of General Counsel.

Responses. Responses to the RFI should include at least the following information: (1) a description of the firm's or attorney's qualifications for performing the legal services, including the firm's prior experience in complex health delivery and reimbursement matters, the names, experience, and expertise of the attorneys who may be assigned to work on such matters, the availability of the lead attorney and others assigned to the project, and appropriate information regarding efforts made by the firm to encourage and develop the participation of minorities and women in the provision of legal services; (2) the submission of fee information (either in the form of hourly rates for each attorney who may be assigned to perform services in relation to U. T. System's complex health delivery and reimbursement matters, comprehensive flat fees, or other fee arrangements directly related to the achievement of specific goals and cost controls) and billable expenses; (3) a comprehensive description of the procedures to be used by the firm to supervise the provision of legal services in a timely and cost-effective manner; (4) disclosures of conflicts of interest (identifying each and every matter in which the firm has, within the past calendar year, represented any entity or individual with an interest adverse to the U. T. System or to the State of Texas, or any of its boards, agencies, commissions, universities, or elected or appointed officials); and (5) confirmation of willingness to comply with policies, directives and guidelines of the U. T. System and the Attorney General of the State of Texas.

Format and Person to Contact. Two copies of the response are requested. The response should be typed, preferably double spaced, on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper with all pages sequentially numbered, and either stapled or bound together. They should be sent by mail, facsimile, electronic mail, or delivered in person, marked "Response to Request for Information" and addressed to R. Carlton Presley, Office of General Counsel, The University of Texas System, 201 West 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 (bpresley@utsystem.edu; fax: (512) 499-4523; telephone (512) 499-4462 for questions.)

Deadline for Submission of Response. All responses must be received by the Office of General Counsel of U. T. System at the address set forth above no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2000.

TRD-200003393

Francie A. Frederick

Executive Secretary, Board of Regents

The University of Texas System

Filed: May 15, 2000

The University of Texas System (U. T. System) requests information from law firms interested in representing U. T. System and its component institutions in intellectual property matters. This RFI is issued to establish (for the time frame beginning September 1, 2000 to August 31, 2001) a referral list from which U. T. System, by and through its Office of General Counsel, will select appropriate counsel for representation on specific intellectual property matters as the need arises.

Description. The U. T. System comprises six health institutions and nine academic institutions located in eleven cities in Texas. Research activities and other educational pursuits at each institution produce intellectual property that is carefully evaluated for protection and licensing to commercial entities. Subject to approval by the Texas Attorney General, U. T. System will engage outside counsel to prepare, file, prosecute, and maintain patent applications in the United States and other countries; secure copyright protection for computer software; and to prepare, file and prosecute applications to register trademarks and service marks in the United States and other countries. U.T. System also will engage outside counsel from time to time to pursue litigation against infringers of these intellectual property rights and to handle other related matters. U. T. System invites responses to this RFI from qualified firms for the provision of such legal services under the direction and supervision of U. T. System's Office of General Counsel.

Responses. Responses to this RFI should include at least the following information: (1) a description of the firm's or attorney's qualifications for performing the legal services, including the firm's prior experience in intellectual property-related matters, the names, experience, and scientific or technical expertise of the attorneys who may be assigned to work on such matters, and appropriate information regarding efforts made by the firm to encourage and develop the participation of minorities and women in the provision both of the firm's legal services generally and intellectual property matters in particular; (2) the submission of fee information (either in the form of hourly rates for each attorney who may be assigned to perform services in relation to U. T. System's intellectual property matters, flat fees, or other fee arrangements directly related to the achievement of specific goals and cost controls) and billable expenses; (3) disclosures of conflicts of interest (identifying each and every matter in which the firm has, within the past calendar year, represented any entity or individual with an interest adverse to the U. T. System or to the State of Texas, or any of its boards, agencies, commissions, universities, or elected or appointed officials); and (4) confirmation of willingness to comply with policies, directives and guidelines of the U. T. System and the Attorney General of the State of Texas.

Format and Person to Contact. Two copies of the response are requested. The response should be typed, preferably double spaced, on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper with all pages sequentially numbered, and either stapled or bound together. They should be sent by mail, facsimile, or electronic mail or delivered in person, marked "Response to Request for Information," and addressed to Georgia K. Harper, Section Manager for Intellectual Property, Office of General Counsel, The University of Texas System, 201 West 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 (gharper@utsystem.edu; fax: (512) 499-4523; telephone (512) 499-4462 for questions).

Deadline for Submission of Response. All responses must be received by the Office of General Counsel of U. T. System at the address set forth above no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2000.

TRD-200003392

Francie A. Frederick

Executive Secretary, Board of Regents

The University of Texas System

Filed: May 15, 2000

The University of Texas System (U. T. System) requests information from law firms interested in representing U. T. System and its component institutions in tax-exempt bond matters. This RFI is issued for the purpose of establishing (for the time frame beginning September 1, 2000 to August 31, 2001) a referral list from which U. T. System, by and through its Office of General Counsel and subject to approval by the Texas Attorney General, will select appropriate counsel for representation on specific bond matters as the need arises. These needs include the usual and necessary services of a bond counsel in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of bonds and notes on which the interest is excludable from gross income under existing federal tax law.

Description. The U. T. System comprises six health institutions and nine academic institutions located in eleven cities in Texas. Public, tax-exempt bond issuance is conducted under two major programs and is rated by three major rating agencies. Bonds are issued under authority granted the U. T. System in Article VII, Section 18 of the Texas Constitution (Permanent University Fund). A variable rate demand note program is frequently used to raise new funds in support of the Capital Improvement Program. During the 2001 fiscal year, one such note sale is anticipated in the approximate amount of $150 million. Fixed rate bond sales occur each two to three years in the amount of approximately $100 million to refund variable rate notes. Advance refunding of Permanent University Fund bonds are conducted periodically based on potential savings opportunities. Under authority granted in Chapter 55, Texas Education Code and Vernon's Ann. Tex. Civ. St. Articles 717k and 717q, and other applicable laws, the U. T. System issues revenue bonds for capital improvements. A tax-exempt commercial paper program is used for interim financing with long-term fixed rate bonds sold to provide more permanent financing. The commercial paper program is presently authorized up to $350 million and has approximately $93 million outstanding. Two fixed rate bond sales of approximately $100 million each in size will likely occur during fiscal year 2001. The U. T. System employs a revenue bond program which offers a combined pledge of all legally available revenues with certain exceptions (the "Revenue Financing System"). Advance refunding of bonds, interest rate swaps and escrow restructures of previously defeased bonds, based on market timing, may be expected. Federal tax related matters regarding bonds issued by the U. T. System, including strategies and management practices in the conduct of an exempt debt program requires a close working relationship with bond counsel. In addition, the System works with counsel regarding the preparation of the annual S.E.C. filings. Contact is frequent, particularly in regard to the Revenue Financing System program due to the significant level of capital improvements anticipated throughout the system over the next two years. U. T. System invites responses to this RFI from qualified firms for the provision of such legal services under the direction and supervision of U. T. System's Office of General Counsel.

Responses. Responses to this RFI should include at least the following information: (1) a description of the firm's or attorney's qualifications for performing the legal services, including the firm's prior experience in bond issuance matters, the names, experience, and technical expertise of the attorneys who may be assigned to work on such matters, and appropriate information regarding efforts made by the firm to encourage and develop the participation of minorities and women in the provision both of the firm's legal services generally and bond matters in particular; (2) the submission of fee information (either in the form of hourly rates for each attorney who may be assigned to perform services in relation to U. T. System's bond matters, flat fees, or other fee arrangements directly related to the achievement of specific goals and cost controls) and billable expenses; (3) disclosures of conflicts of interest (identifying each and every matter in which the firm has, within the past calendar year, represented any entity or individual with an interest adverse to the U. T. System or to the State of Texas, or any of its boards, agencies, commissions, universities, or elected or appointed officials); and (4) confirmation of willingness to comply with policies, directives and guidelines of the U. T. System and the Attorney General of the State of Texas.

Format and Person to Contact. Two copies of the response are requested. The response should be typed, preferably double spaced, on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper with all pages sequentially numbered, either stapled or bound together. They should be sent by mail, facsimile, electronic mail, or delivered in person, marked "Response to Request for Information," and addressed to Ray Farabee, Vice Chancellor and General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, The University of Texas System, 201 West 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 (bpage@utsystem.edu; fax: (512) 499-4523; telephone (512) 499-4462 for questions).

Deadline for Submission of Response. All responses must be received by the Office of General Counsel of U. T. System at the address set forth above no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2000.

TRD-200003391

Francie A. Frederick

Executive Secretary, Board of Regents

The University of Texas System

Filed: May 15, 2000

The University of Texas System (U. T. System) requests information from law firms interested in representing U. T. System and its component institutions in communications law matters involving the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This RFI is issued to establish (for the time frame beginning September 1, 2000 to August 31, 2001) a referral list from which U. T. System, by and through its Office of General Counsel, will select appropriate counsel for representation on specific communications law matters as the need arises.

Description. The U. T. System, with offices in Austin, Texas, is composed of six health institutions and nine academic institutions located in eleven cities in Texas. Distance learning, radio, television and journalism curriculum, research activities and other educational pursuits at each institution result in the need for various licenses and permits to be obtained from the FCC in order to operate non-commercial FM radio stations and low power UHF educational channels; construct various antenna and satellite dish structures; and to expand and enhance current telecommunications networks involving distance learning via a virtual campus program linking the component institutions and other telecommunications links with institutions of higher education in the United States and Mexico. Subject to approval by the Texas Attorney General, the U. T. System may engage outside counsel to prepare, file, prosecute, maintain and renew various permits, licenses and license applications with the FCC. U. T. System invites responses to this RFI from qualified firms for the provision of such legal services under the direction and supervision of the U. T. System's Office of General Counsel.

Responses. Responses to this RFI should include at least the following information: (1) a description of the firm's or attorney's qualifications for performing the legal services, including the firm's prior experience in communications law, the names, experience, and scientific or technical expertise of the attorneys who may be assigned to work on such matters, and appropriate information regarding efforts made by the firm to encourage and develop the participation of minorities and women in the provision both of the firm's legal services generally and communications matters in particular; (2) the submission of fee information (either in the form of hourly rates for each attorney who may be assigned to perform services in relation to U. T. System's communications law matters, flat fees, or other fee arrangements directly related to the achievement of specific goals and cost controls) and billable expenses; (3) disclosures of conflicts of interest (identifying each and every matter in which the firm has, within the past calendar year, represented any entity or individual with an interest adverse to the U. T. System or to the State of Texas, or any of its boards, agencies, commissions, universities, or elected or appointed officials); and (4) confirmation of willingness to comply with policies, directives and guidelines of the U. T. System and the Attorney General of the State of Texas.

Format and Person to Contact. Two copies of the response are requested. The response should be typed, preferably double spaced, on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper with all pages sequentially numbered, and either stapled or bound together. They should be sent by mail, facsimile, or delivered in person, marked "Response to Request for Information," and addressed to Robert Giddings, Office of General Counsel, The University of Texas System, 201 West 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 (fax: (512) 499-4523; telephone (512) 499-4462 for questions).

Deadline for Submission of Response. All responses must be received by the Office of General Counsel of U. T. System at the address set forth above no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2000.

TRD-200003390

Francie A. Frederick

Executive Secretary, Board of Regents

The University of Texas System

Filed: May 15, 2000

Public Notice of DEIS: Pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, §2.43(e)(4)(B), the Texas Department of Transportation is advising the public of the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed construction of Segment C of State Highway 99 (the Grand Parkway) southwest of Houston in Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties, Texas. Comments regarding the DEIS should be submitted to James G. Darden, P.E. prior to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2000, at the Texas Department of Transportation's Houston District Office located at 7721 Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1386, Houston, Texas, 77251-1386.

The proposed project consists of the construction of a controlled access highway from U.S. Highway 59 in Fort Bend County to State Highway 288 in Brazoria County, a distance ranging from 25.3 to 29.7 miles, depending on the alternative considered. The proposed facility will consist of a four-lane divided roadway with both parkway and freeway sections, depending on the existing use of surrounding land. A total of eight alternatives, in addition to the no-build alternative, have been presented in the DEIS for this project. All eight alternatives lie between US 59 and SH 288 in a northwest-southeast direction, but differ in their alignments to the north and/or east.

Alternative 1 is the alternative that connects with US 59 and SH 288 closest to Houston and is 25.3 miles in length. Alternative 2 follows the same general path as Alternative 1 except that it connects with SH 288 farther south and is 27.4 miles in length. Alternative 3 has the same connections with US 59 and SH 288 as Alternative 1, but extends further south in the middle portion and is 27.4 miles in length. Alternative 4 uses the same alignment as Alternative 3, but connects with SH 288 along the same route as Alternative 2 and is 29.5 miles in length. Alternative 5 connects with US 59 farther to the west than Alternatives 1 through 4, but uses the same northerly route to SH 288 and is 25.5 miles in length. Alternative 6 uses the western connection to US 59 and northerly route to the east of Alternative 5, but uses the southern connection to SH 288 of Alternatives 2 and 4 and is 27.6 miles in length. Alternative 7 uses the western connection of Alternatives 5 and 6, the more southerly route to the east used in Alternatives 3 and 4, and the northern connection to US 288 of Alternatives 1, 3, and 5 and is 27.6 miles in length. Alternative 8 uses the alignment of Alternative 7 and the southern connection to SH 288 of Alternatives 2, 4, and 6 and is 29.7 miles in length.

The proposed Segment C facility is intended to relieve congestion and increase mobility on local and regional transportation facilities and to supplement existing roadways for hurricane evacuation. The social, economic, and environmental impacts of the Segment C project have been analyzed in the DEIS.

Copies of the DEIS and other information about the project may be obtained at the Texas Department of Transportation's Houston District Office at the previously mentioned address. For further information, please contact James G. Darden, P.E. at (713) 802-5241. Copies of the DEIS may also be reviewed at the offices of the Grand Parkway Association, located at 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, Texas; at the Houston Public Library in the Texas Room, 500 McKinney, Houston, Texas; at the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, Texas; and at the Angleton Branch of the Brazoria County Library, 401 East Cedar, Angleton, Texas.

TRD-200003416

Richard Monroe

General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: May 17, 2000