Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Texas Government Code, and Section 403.020, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces the issuance of its Request for Proposals (RFP #118a) from qualified, independent firms to provide consulting services to the Comptroller. This is a revision of the notice published in the December 29, 2000, issue of the Texas Register . The successful respondent will assist the Comptroller in conducting management and performance reviews of the following independent school districts (ISDs): San Angelo, Christoval, Grape Creek, Veribest, Wall, and Water Valley. The Comptroller reserves the discretion to award one or more contracts for a review of one or all of the districts under this RFP. The services sought under this RFP will culminate in final reports, which shall contain findings, recommendations, implementation timelines, plans, and be a component part of the review of each district involved. The successful respondent will be expected to begin performance of the contract on or about March 8, 2001.

Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts, 111 E. 17th St., ROOM G-24, Austin, Texas, 78744, telephone number: (512) 305-8673, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The Comptroller will mail copies of the RFP only to those specifically requesting a copy. The RFP was made available for pick-up at the above-referenced address on Friday, January 5, 2001, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. The Comptroller also made the complete RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace after Friday, January 5, 2001, 2 p.m. (CZT). All written inquiries, questions, and mandatory Letters of Intent to propose must be received at the above-referenced address prior to 2 p.m. (CZT) on Friday, January 26, 2001. Prospective respondents are encouraged to fax Letters of Intent and Questions to (512) 475-0973 to ensure timely receipt. The Letter of Intent must be addressed to Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, and must contain the information as stated in the corresponding Section of the RFP and be signed by an official of that entity. Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions received after this time and date will not be considered. The responses to questions and other information pertaining to this procurement will be posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2001, on the Texas Marketplace http://www.marketplace.state.tx.us.

Closing Date: Proposals must be received in Assistant General Counsel's Office at the address specified above (ROOM G-24) no later than 2 p.m. (CZT), on Monday, February 12, 2001. Proposals received after this time and date will not be considered.

Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation by a committee based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in the RFP. The Comptroller will make the final decision.

The Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. The Comptroller of Public Accounts is under no legal or other obligation to execute a contract on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. The Comptroller shall pay for no costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.

The anticipated schedule of events is as follows:

Issuance of RFP - January 5, 2001, 2 p.m. CZT

Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions Due - January 26, 2001, 2 p.m. CZT

Responses to Questions - January 31, 2001

Proposals Due - February 12, 2001, 2 p.m. CZT

Contract Execution - March 2, 2001, or as soon thereafter as practical

Commencement of Project Activities - March 8, 2001

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Pamela Ponder

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: December 22, 2000

Texas Education Agency

Notice of Cancellation of Request for Proposals Concerning Texas Permanent School Fund Investment Systems Technology Project

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) published Request for Proposals (RFP) #701-01-011 concerning outsourcing the analysis, design and project management of the Texas Permanent School Fund's Investment Systems Technology Project in the December 22, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 12836). The TEA hereby gives notice of the cancellation of RFP #701-01-011.

Further Information. For further information, contact Frank Zahn, Investments Division, Texas Education Agency, (512) 463-9162.

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Criss Cloudt

Associate Commissioner

Texas Education Agency

Filed: December 22, 2000

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Joint Public Hearing - Proposed Payment Rates for the Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Waiver Voucher Program Operated by the Texas Department of Human Services

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) will conduct a joint public hearing to receive public comments on proposed payment rates for the CLASS Waiver Voucher Program. The joint hearing will be held in compliance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code, §355.105(g), which requires public hearings on proposed payment rates for medical assistance programs. The public hearing will be held on January 16, 2001, at 9:30 a.m. in the west section of the Public Hearing Room (Room 125E) of the John H. Winters Human Services Building at 701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas (First Floor, East Tower). Written comments regarding payment rates set by HHSC may be submitted in lieu of testimony until 5:00 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail to the attention of Nancy Kimble, DHS, MC W-425, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Express mail can be sent to Ms. Kimble at DHS, MC W-425, 701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78751-2312. Hand-deliveries addressed to Ms. Kimble will be accepted by the receptionist in the lobby of the John H. Winters Human Services Building at 701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas. Alternatively, written comments may be sent via facsimile to Ms. Kimble at (512) 438-2165. Interested parties may request to have mailed to them or may pick up a briefing package concerning the proposed payment rates by contacting Ms. Kimble, TDHS, MC W-425, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-4051.

Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Ms. Kimble, DHS, MC W-425, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, telephone number (512) 438-4051, by January 12, 2001, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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Marina Henderson

Executive Deputy Commissioner

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: December 27, 2000

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for a Municipal Solid Waste Permit Amendment

For The Period of December 19, 2000.

APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION. The City of Kerrville has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a permit to amend the existing permit (MSW 1506) to authorize a vertical expansion of the existing municipal solid waste disposal facility from a height of 1752 feet above mean sea level (msl) to a height of 1782 feet msl. The expansion will provide 1,337,865 cubic yards for additional landfilling purposes. The facility is located approximately 2.5 miles southeast of the intersection of State Highways 27 and 16 in Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas. This application was submitted to the TNRCC on January 31, 2000. The TNRCC executive director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The executive director has made a preliminary decision to issue this draft permit. The permit application, executive director's preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at City Hall at 800 Junction Highway in the City of Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County.

MAILING LISTS. You may ask to be placed on a mailing list to obtain additional information regarding this application by sending a request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. You may also ask to be on a county-wide mailing list to receive public notices for TNRCC permits in the county.

PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting about this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comment or to ask questions about the application. The TNRCC will hold a public meeting if the executive director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. You may submit additional written public comment to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice.

OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for public comments, the executive director will consider the comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material or significant public comments. The response to comments, along with the executive director's decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments or who requested to be on a mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting a contested case hearing or reconsideration of the executive director's decision. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in a state district court. A contested case hearing will only be granted based on disputed issues of fact that are relevant and material to the Commission's decision on the application. Further, the Commission will only grant a hearing on issues that were raised during the public comment period and not withdrawn. Issues that are not raised in public comments may not be considered during a hearing.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACTION. The executive director may issue final approval of the application unless a timely contested case hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed. If a timely hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed, the executive director will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward the application and requests to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

INFORMATION. If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040. General information about the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us. Further information may also be obtained from City Hall of the City of Kerrville at the address stated above or by calling the City Offices at (830) 257-8000. Issued: December 15, 2000

APPLICATION. The City of Tulia, 201 North Maxwell Street, Tulia, Swisher County, Texas, 79088, has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) to amend its existing Type I arid exempt (AE) municipal solid waste landfill Permit No. MSW-1009 with Proposed Permit No. MSW-1009A to continue the Type I-AE municipal solid waste landfill facility and to designate a portion of the facility as a Type IV-AE. This facility is located on FM-1318, approximately 1.84 miles east of the intersection of FM-146 and FM-1318 in Swisher County, Texas. The proposed permit will allow an expansion of the permitted area from approximately 21 acres to a total acreage of 80.21 acres, which will be used for disposal operations. If the permit is granted, the applicant would be authorized to dispose of municipal solid waste, class 2 and class 3 nonhazardous industrial waste, construction demolition waste, yard waste, rubbish, and certain special wastes. The facility would be authorized to operate from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, Monday through Sunday. The Executive Director of the TNRCC has prepared a draft permit which, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate.

PUBLIC COMMENT. Written public comments should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address included in the information section below within 30 days after newspaper publication of this notice. A public meeting has not been held for this application. If a public meeting is desired, please submit a request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address included in the information section below within 30 days after newspaper publication of the notice. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not a contested case hearing. An additional public meeting will be held only is requested.

CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS. The TNRCC may approve the application unless a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after newspaper publication of this notice. To request a hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the applicant's name and the permit number; (3) the statement "I/we request a contested case hearing;" (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by of the application in a way not common to the general public; and (5) location and distance of your property relative to the proposed facility. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for hearing on this application must be submitted in writing during the 30-day notice period to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address included in the information section below. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will forward the application and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to civil trials in state district court.

INFORMATION. Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address as above. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us. Issued: December 19, 2000

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LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: December 20, 2000

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative Enforcement Actions

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) pursuant to Texas Water Code (the Code), §7.075, which requires that the TNRCC may not approve these AOs unless the public has been provided an opportunity to submit written comments. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the proposed orders and of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is February 5, 2001. Section 7.075 also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments received and that the TNRCC may withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate the proposed AO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Code, the Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), and/or the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act). Additional notice is not required if changes to an AO are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable Regional Office listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 5, 2001. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550. The TNRCC enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing.

(1) COMPANY: Adventure Camp, Inc. dba Y.O. Adventure Camp; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0801-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply (PWS) Number 1330116; LOCATION: Mountain Home, Kerr County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.106(a) and (b), and the Code, §341.033(d), by failing to collect and submit routine monthly and repeat water samples for bacteriological analysis; PENALTY: $2,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Elvia Maske, (512) 239-0789; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

(2) COMPANY: Antelope Oil Tool and Manufacturing Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0733-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number PC-0003-A; LOCATION: near Mineral Wells, Parker County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil tools manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.121, §122.130(b)(1), and the Code, §382.085(b) and §382.0518, by failing to submit a timely and complete initial abbreviated federal operating permit application and continuing to operate as a major source of hazardous air pollutants; and 30 TAC §116.110(a) and the Code, §382.085(b) and §382.0518, by failing to obtain a permit to construct; PENALTY: $2,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mike Meyer, (512) 239-4492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 78610-6499, (817) 469-6750.

(3) COMPANY: Collier's Top of Texas, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0642-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number DD-0065-U; LOCATION: Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: millwright; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a) and the Code, §382.085(b) and §382.0518, by failing to obtain authorization to operate a surface coating plant; PENALTY: $1,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Shawn Hess, (806) 353-9251; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.

(4) COMPANY: Deep Water Water Association; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1053-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 2390016; LOCATION: Burton, Washington County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.120(e), by failing to conduct annual reduced tap monitoring sampling for lead and copper; and 30 TAC §290.51(a)(3), by failing to pay public health service fees; PENALTY: $313; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Subhash Jain, (512) 239-5867; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.

(5) COMPANY: EEX Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1004-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number LE-0067-U; LOCATION: near Hallettsville, Lavaca County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas processing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(2) and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to submit the 1999 and 2000 annual compliance certifications; PENALTY: $3,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carol McGrath, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(6) COMPANY: Holnam Texas Limited Partnership; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0975-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number ED-0099-J; LOCATION: Midlothian, Ellis County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: cement manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c) and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to have each continuous emission monitor system quality assured, notify the regional office after the discovery of any continuous opacity monitor system, notify the regional office in writing at least 30 days prior to the cylinder gas audit, and properly identify the date, time, and repairs or adjustments; PENALTY: $6,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.

(7) COMPANY: Houston Poly Bag 1, Limited and Houston Poly Bag 2, Limited dba Houston Poly Bag; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1055-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1012474; LOCATION: Tomball, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.117(e), (formerly §290.120(e)), by failing to conduct annual reduced tap monitoring sampling for lead and copper; PENALTY: $625; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Subhash Jain, (512) 239-5867; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(8) COMPANY: Lone Star Ford, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0870-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Petroleum Storage Tank Facility Identification Number 0022235; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: automotive dealership; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.105(a) and (b), by failing to maintain evidence of the facility's financial assurance mechanism; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(2)(A)(i), (ii)(I) and (III), (d)(1)(B)(ii), and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to conduct the line leak detector test, conduct the product piping test, and reconcile inventory control records monthly; and 30 TAC §334.7(d)(3), by failing to amend and file the underground storage tank registration information; PENALTY: $3,240; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kent Heath, (512) 239-4575; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(9) COMPANY: Mr. Dale McElyea and Mr. David McElyea dba M & M Contractors and Industrial Coatings; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1561-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number GJ-0265-N; LOCATION: Kilgore, Gregg County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: painting and sandblasting; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a) and the Code, §382.085(b) and §382.0518(a), by failing to obtain an air permit or meet the conditions for a permit by rule under 30 TAC §106.433 and §106.452 prior to construction and operation of a surface coating and dry abrasive operation; PENALTY: $2,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512) 239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.

(10) COMPANY: City of Manvel; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0495-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 13872-001; LOCATION: Manvel, Brazoria County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (5), TPDES Permit Number 13872-001, Water Quality Permit Number 13872-001, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to prevent the discharge and accumulation of solids to the receiving stream, comply with the permitted effluent limits for total suspended solids and biochemical oxygen demand, operate and maintain the facility to ensure permit compliance, and submit complete and accurate information on the 1998 annual sludge report; PENALTY: $11,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Catherine Albrecht, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(11) COMPANY: Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0780-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number GB-0055-R; LOCATION: Texas City, Galveston County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.715(a), Permit Number 22433, and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to control emissions which exceeded the maximum allowable emission rate for sulfur oxide and submit the reports for stack tests; PENALTY: $13,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sushil Modak, (512) 239-2142; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(12) COMPANY: New Millennium Homes, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0741-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 15103; LOCATION: Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: residential construction site; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §321.63 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to prevent the unauthorized discharge of process wastewater from a sand sorting machine; 30 TAC §297.11, by failing to obtain a water rights permit; and the Code, §11.081, by failing to obtain proper authorization before diverting, storing, impounding and using water in the State of Texas; PENALTY: $8,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: David VanSoest, (512) 239-0468; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(13) COMPANY: Fielder Burnett dba Ponderosa Mobile Home Complex; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0811-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1910044; LOCATION: Amarillo, Randall County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.43(d)(1), by failing to provide pressure tank of 1,000 gallons or greater that meet the American Society of Mechanical Engineers standards, 30 TAC §290.46(j), by failing to provide adequate customer service inspection certification; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F), by failing to secure a sanitary control easement; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(A), by failing to provide a well capacity of one and one-half gallons per minute per connection; and 30 TAC §290.39(d)(1) and §290.41(c)(3)(A), by failing to provide "as built" plans and specifications; PENALTY: $1,313; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Shawn Hess, (806) 353-9251; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.

(14) COMPANY: Preferred Stampings of Texas, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0670-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 2460089; LOCATION: Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(d)(1) and (e)(1), by failing to document the results of chlorine residual testing and have its water system under the direct supervision of a certified waterworks operator; and 30 TAC §290.118(a), (formerly §290.113(a)), by providing public drinking water that exceeded the TNRCC Secondary Constituent Level for fluoride; PENALTY: $750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Larry King, (512) 339-2929; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

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Paul Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: December 27, 2000

Notice of Public Hearing

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony concerning revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 106 under the requirements of Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.017 and Texas Government Code, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001.

The proposed amendment to Chapter 106, concerning Permits by Rule, would preclude new or modified engines and turbines used to generate electricity from registering under this section. Therefore, they would be required to operate under the standard permit for small electric generating units upon its issuance or obtain a permit under §116.111. Engine or turbine-driven generators used to provide power for the operation of facilities registered under the Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants or satisfying the conditions for facilities permitted by rule under Chapter 106, Subchapter E (Aggregate and Pavement) of this title would still be allowed to register under §106.512.

A public hearing on this proposal will be held in Austin on January 23, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at the TNRCC Complex in Building F, Room 2210, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle. The hearing will be structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. There will be no open discussion during the hearing; however, an agency staff member will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and will answer questions before and after the hearing.

Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment at (512) 239-4900. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

Comments may be submitted to Joyce Spencer, MC 205, Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or by fax to (512) 239-4808. All comments should reference Rule Log Number 2000-050-106-AI. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., February 5, 2000. For further information, please contact Jill Burditt, Policy and Regulations Division, (512) 239-0560.

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Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: December 21, 2000

Panhandle Regional Planning Commission

Legal Notice

The Panhandle Regional Planning Commission is soliciting bids for a contract to provide Team Building and Development Training to Texas Workforce Center staff.

Proposers should submit bids to provide three one-day identical sessions on consecutive days, preferably Wednesday through Friday, in order to train all team members. Each session should accommodate 30-40 attendees. Training must be conducted and invoicing completed by February 21, 2001.

Subjects covered should be accommodating and facilitating changes in governing legislation, work processes and co-workers; conflict resolution and problem solving; developing effective meeting practices, operating agreements, and other collaborative processes and skills; and helping teams how to understand team goals that will ensure all performance measures are met.

Bids must be submitted to the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission no later than 5:00 p.m., January 15, 2001. Bids received after the indicated date and time will not be accepted or considered for award. PRPC reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in any bids or in the bidding process, and may accept the bid or bids deemed to be in its best interest.

To obtain the bid specifications or for further information, please contact Leslie Hardin, Workforce Development Program Specialist at (806) 372-3381 or lhardin@prpc.cog.tx.us.

TRD-200008879

Tom Dressler

Workforce Development Director

Panhandle Regional Planning Commission

Filed: December 20, 2000

Legal Notice

The Panhandle Regional Planning Commission is soliciting bids for a contract to purchase twelve (12) personal computers (PCs) and related equipment. Delivery and invoicing must be completed by February 21, 2001.

To comply with our funding agency's requirements, PRPC will only accept bids for PCs produced by a Tier1/Tier2 manufacturer as designated by the Gartner Group. Tier 1/Tier 2 manufacturers include: Acer, AST, Compaq, Digital, Dell, Gateway, HP, IBM, Micron, NEC, Unisys and Zenith Data Systems.

Bid specifications may be obtained Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 415 West Eighth Ave., Amarillo, Texas 79101. For further information, please contact Mark Dubina, mdubina@prpc.cog.tx.us, or Leslie Hardin, lhardin@prpc.cog.tx.us, or at (806) 372-3381.

TRD-200008880

Tom Dressler

Workforce Development Director

Panhandle Regional Planning Commission

Filed: December 20, 2000

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on December 19, 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 Trans National Communications International, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23440 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide local exchange services, switched local exchange services, non switched local services, Centrex and/or Centrex like services, Digital subscriber line, ISDN, frame-relay, and other high capacity line services.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the area served by all incumbent local exchange companies throughout the 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 Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than January 10, 2001. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200008876

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 20, 2000

Notice of Application Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.171

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) an application on December 15, 2000, pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.171 for approval to offer extended local calling service.

Tariff Title and Number: Application of Nortex Communications to Offer Extended Local Calling Service Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.171. Tariff Number 23435.

The Application: Nortex Communications (Nortex), seeks approval to offer extended local calling service at no additional fee between the subscribers of the following exchanges: Myra and Forestburg, Myra and Valley View East, Forestburg and Valley View, Forestburg and Valley View East, Rosston and Valley View East. This application will not increase Nortex's existing rates. The company proposes an effective date of March 19, 2001.

Subscribers of Nortex have a right to petition the commission for review of this proposed new service by filing a protest with the commission. The protest must be signed by a minimum of 5.0%, or 1,500 of the affected local service customers, and must be received by the commission no later than February 14, 2001. As of December 1, 2000, the 5.0% limitation equals 209 customers.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 on or before February 14, 2001. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Please reference Tariff Number 23435.

TRD-200008888

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 21, 2000

Notice of Joint Agreement of United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., Doing Business as Sprint, et. al. , to Offer Extended Area Service

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a joint agreement on December 7, 2000, seeking approval of one-way, optional, Extended Area Service (EAS) from United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., doing business as Sprint, et. al. , to the Dallas and Fort Worth Metropolitan Calling Areas, pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.217.

Project Title and Number: Joint Petition of United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., doing business as Sprint, et.al. , to Provide Extended Area Calling Service to the Dallas and Fort Worth Metropolitan Calling Areas, Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.217(b)(8), Project Number 23392.

The Joint Petition and Agreement: The proposed plan is an optional offering to which subscribing Sprint residence and business local exchange customers will be able to call all other telephone customers within the Dallas and Fort Worth Calling Areas for a monthly, flat rate.

The joint applicants have requested that the joint agreement filing be processed administratively pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.217(b)(8). Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 by February 26, 2001. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200008875

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 20, 2000

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On December 20, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Talk.com Holding 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 23447. 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 10 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 23447. 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 January 19, 2001, 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 Customer Protection Division 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 23447.

TRD-200009031

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 22, 2000

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On December 19, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Santa Rosa Telephone Cooperative, 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 23443. 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 23443. 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 January 19, 2001, 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.

TRD-200009033

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 22, 2000

Public Notice of Intent to File Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission), of a long run incremental cost (LRIC) study pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215.

Docket Title and Number. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's Application for Approval of LRIC Study for GigaMan - New Digital Link Service Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215 on or after January 3, 2001, Docket Number 23453.

Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning the LRIC study referencing Docket Number 23453. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no later than 45 days after the date of sufficiency and should be filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200009030

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 22, 2000

Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement

On December 19, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Paetec 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 23444. 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 23444. 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 January 19, 2001, 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.

TRD-200009032

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 22, 2000

Supreme Court of Texas

Supreme Court Rules Advisory Committee Meeting

Pursuant to Supreme Court of Texas Misc. Docket Order No. 99-9167, the Supreme Court Rules Advisory Committee publishes notice of the following meeting open to the public. The Supreme Court Rules Advisory Committee will meet January 12, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. and January 13, 2001 at 8:30 a.m. at the State Bar Building, Room 101, 1414 Colorado, Austin Texas, 78701

The agenda for the meeting includes: (1) call to order; (2) discussion relating to previous advisory committee proposals submitted to the Supreme Court; (3) reports related to proposals to amend, change, or modify Rule 3a, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure relating to discovery disclosures in family law cases, the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure relating to issues involving the finality of judgments; Rules 701 and 702, Texas Rules of Evidence; and (4) other business, including review of public comments or other proposals to amend, change, or modify the rules and procedures for the courts of the state of Texas.

Additional information related to this meeting may be obtained from Chris Griesel, Rules Attorney, at (512) 463-6645 or by e-mail at chris.griesel@courts.state.tx.us. Comments on any rule change proposal, including a rule proposal made at this meeting, may be submitted to: Rules Attorney, Supreme Court of Texas, P.O. Box 12248, Austin , Texas 78711 or by email to chris.griesel@courts.state.tx.us .

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services or others who may need additional assistance are requested contact Chris Griesel at (512) 463-6645 at least two (2) working days before the meeting so that the appropriate arrangements may be made.

TRD-200008890

John T. Adams

Clerk

Supreme Court of Texas

Filed: December 21, 2000

Texas Department of Transportation

Public Notice

Pursuant to Transportation Code, §21.111, and Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, §30.209, the Texas Department of Transportation conducts public hearings to receive comments from interested parties concerning proposed approval of various aviation projects.

For information regarding actions and times for aviation public hearings, please go to the following web site - http://www.dot.state.tx.us - click on Aviation, click on Aviation Public Hearing. Or, contact Karon Wiedemann, Aviation Division, 150 East Riverside, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416-4520 or 800 68 PILOT.

TRD-200008887

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: December 21, 2000

Request for Proposal - Section 5313 Planning Projects

In accordance with Transportation Code, Chapter 455, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is requesting proposals from rural transit districts (RTDs) in Texas to develop and support planning projects in their service areas. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is being issued on Friday January 5, 2001. The deadline for submitting proposals is 4:00 PM on Thursday, March 1, 2001.

Project selection will be through a competitive scoring process. More than one proposal may be submitted by a RTD as long as each proposal is submitted separately according to the procedures listed below. Limit all proposals to 10 singe-sided (or five double-sided) 8.5 by 11 inch pages.

For purposes of this RFP, the term "planning project" is defined to include activities that:

(1) increase or enhance coordination between RTDs and E&Ds, social service providers, other public transit providers, and other modes of travel (e.g., JARC)

(2) increase the effectiveness and/or efficiency of the RTD

(3) assist in incorporation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies that work to meet objectives outlined in (1) and/or (2).

For purposes of this RFP, the term "RTD" is defined to include members of the rural transit industry as defined by Transportation Code, Chapter 458.

Project Funding

Projects will be funded with grants of Federal Transit Administration funds (Section 5313) which can provide up to 80% of the cost of planning projects. The remaining balance must be from local funds that may include state formula funds to local agencies. Toll credits are not available for this effort. These funds are for planning purposes only. No operating or capital funds will be included.

A maximum of $800,000 will be available for these RTD planning projects. TxDOT reserves the right to award all or part of the funds at its discretion. Funds will be distributed on a reimbursement basis and must be obligated within 120 days from the date of award of contract. All work must be completed within sixteen months from the date the contract is awarded.

Follow-Up - A year after the closure of the contract, a follow-up will be undertaken by TxDOT's Public Transportation Division to ascertain the implementation status of the RTD's planning project.

Timetable for RFP process -

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Description of Eligible Project Activities -

Some of the eligible project activities could include but are not limited to -

1. Analysis of service area characteristics

2. Identification of issues, problems, concerns on coordination with other agencies, operating efficiency/service effectiveness of the RTD along with suggestions of procedural and organizational improvements, and non-financial and other intangible benefits of these improvements

3. Identification of advanced technologies (ITS) for utilization to improve coordination, operating efficiency, and service effectiveness. Examples could include, but are not limited to, utilization of scheduling software, GIS/web technologies for tracking of vehicles, automation for counting passengers, use of advanced technologies for incident management, etc. Consultant assistance with specifications, procurements, and set-up oversight is eligible. Equipment costs are not included.

4. Analysis of policy and decision making process and recommendations for improvements (e.g., who is involved in decision making, how are goals/objectives established and implemented, are lines of accountability, authority well defined, etc.)

5. Analysis of audits of operational functions, and identification of areas for improvement (e.g., areas to analyze could include Accounting, Purchasing, Transportation Operations, Maintenance, Marketing, Safety Training, etc.)

6. Preparation of transit development plans for expansion of service, alternate routes, expansion of fleet to cope with demand, etc.

7. Public information program and media liaison (mass reproduction and distribution costs are NOT eligible)

8. Local planning required for a JARC grant

9. Joint agency projects

10. Cost-benefit analysis of planned improvements

Evaluation Criteria

A review panel of TxDOT Public Transportation Division staff will evaluate the various proposals to make the selection. The panel will review, score, and rank all proposals received. All proposals will be evaluated based on the proposed budget (30%), and the technical merits of the proposal (70%) as explained in the following.

Proposed Budget (30%) -

Monies sought for use in the project should be clearly budgeted with ALL costs clearly identified. A guidance (not all inclusive) for presentation of costs is suggested below -

1. The source of the local match and any state formula funds utilized

2. Salary costs and fringe benefits by staff titles

3. Travel, equipment, supplies and/or contract costs

Technical Merits of Proposal (70%) -

The technical merits will be scored on the basis of how the following have been addressed in the proposal. The following are not all inclusive.

1. Scope of project clearly outlined

2. Project goals and objectives clearly defined

3. Clarity and Organization in Concept Development

4. Approach to Problem Analysis

5. Project completion timetable

6. Responsiveness to terms and conditions of RFP

TxDOT reserves the right to contact a RTD to obtain written clarification of information submitted or any other matter deemed appropriate for the evaluations. No negotiations, decisions, or actions shall be executed by the RTD as a result of any discussions with any state employee. TxDOT will contact the designated project manager in the event clarification is required during the proposal evaluation process. TxDOT will consider only the addenda that are in writing and signed by an authorized officer of the RTD.

In evaluating proposals, TxDOT has the right to accept or reject all or any proposals, and award the proposal to best serve the rural transit industry in Texas. TxDOT has the right to accept or reject any part of a proposal. TxDOT has the right to use any or all information contained in the proposal without limitation.

Proposal Requirements

RTDs responding to this RFP must submit to TxDOT six identical copies of the proposal. Each proposal must contain at least the following information -

1. Cover Letter - This should include a brief summary of the proposed project, the name, address, and telephone number/fax number of the RTD, and the name of the designated contact person.

2. Technical Project Description - The RTD should provide a detailed project outline/work plan describing the technical merits of the proposal. This is 70% of the evaluation of the proposal. The purpose of the project outline/work plan is to specify the exact nature of the project. Applicants should fully address how the project meets its goals and objectives. Note that there is a 10-page (5-page double-sided) limit to the description.

3. Project Budget - The RTD is expected to provide detailed, itemized, specific project cost information with the understanding that supporting detail may be requested during the selection process. The local match source should be clearly documented. This is 30% of the evaluation of the proposal.

4. Signature Page - All proposals must be signed by an authorized officer of the RTD.

Proposal Submission

Proposals must arrive at TxDOT-PTN no later than 4:00 PM CST on Thursday March 1, 2001 . Proposals may be delivered by hand or by courier to 150 E. Riverside, Austin, Texas 78704. (TxDOT- PTN, 5th Floor, South Tower, Attn.: Sundy Krishnamurthy). Proposals may be mailed to Sundy Krishnamurthy, P.E., TxDOT, Public Transportation Division, 125 E. 11th. Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483. Allow sufficient time for mail to arrive by 4:00 PM CST on March 1, 2001. TxDOT will NOT accept facsimile or e-mail submissions.

Proposals or modifications/addenda to proposals received after 4:00PM CST on March 1, 2001, will NOT be considered. Any proposal may be modified or withdrawn by written notice received in the location designated above at any time prior to 4:00 PM CST on March 1, 2001. All proposals received, including those withdrawn from consideration, become the property of TxDOT.

Notification of Award

TxDOT will notify all RTDs submitting proposals in response to this RFP after the selection has been made. The relative standing or merits of unsuccessful projects will not be discussed.

Agency Contact

Questions concerning this RFP should be directed in writing to Sundy Krishnamurthy, TxDOT, Public Transportation Division, 125 E. 11th. Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483 or by Fax at (512) 416-2830 no later than February 15, 2001 . TxDOT-PTN responses will be shared with all RTDs by email.

TRD-200009007

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: December 22, 2000

Texas Water Development Board

Request for Applications

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) requests, pursuant to 31 TAC §355.92, the submission of regional water planning applications leading to the possible award of contracts to revise or update regional water plans as described in 31 TAC Chapter 357. In order to receive a grant, the applicant must be a political subdivision and must have been designated an eligible applicant by a regional water planning group as defined in 31 TAC §355.91.

Description of Funding Consideration. Total funding for development or revisions of a regional water plan shall not exceed 100% of the total cost of the planning per regional water planning area as defined in 31 TAC §355.91. The planning activities should be limited to those tasks, which can be accomplished before October 31, 2001. The following are the characteristics of activities, which TWDB may recommend as being eligible for funding:

1. Continuation of a data collection program that was started in the first round of regional planning that will provide data to be used during the second round of planning.

2. Enhance groundwater studies started in the first round of regional planning so that the models will meet Groundwater Availability Modeling standards.

3. Start data collection portion of studies that will be used in the second round of regional planning to quantify water supplies where insufficient data currently exist.

In the event that acceptable applications are not submitted, the TWDB retains the right to not award contract funds.

Deadline, Review Criteria, and Contact Person for Additional Information. Ten double-sided copies of a complete regional water planning grant application must be filed with the Board prior to 5:00 p.m., February 16, 2001. Applications must be directed either in person to Phyllis Thomas, Texas Water Development Board, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, or by mail to Phyllis Thomas, Texas Water Development Board, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas, 78711-3231.

Applications will be evaluated according to 31 TAC §355.94. All potential applicants may contact the Board to obtain these guidelines or may be obtained from the Texas Water Development Board's web page at: www.twdb.state.tx.us. Requests for information, the Board's rules, and instruction sheet covering the research and planning fund, may be directed to Phyllis Thomas at the preceding address or by calling (512) 463-7926, or by e-mail at phyllis@TWDB.state.tx.us.

TRD-200008922

Suzanne Schwartz

General Counsel

Texas Water Development Board

Filed: December 21, 2000

Request for Qualifications from Consultants - Water Research

The Texas Water Development Board (board) requests the submission of statements of qualifications (RFQs) from interested consultants leading to the possible award of a contract for state Fiscal Year 2001 to conduct water research on the priority topic described below. The amount of the grant awarded by the board is estimated not to exceed a total of $25,000 from the Research and Planning Fund. Rules governing the Research and Planning Fund (31 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 355) are available upon request from the board, or may be found at the Secretary of State's Internet address: http://204.65.105.13/tac/; then sequentially select, "TAC Viewer", "Title 31", "Part 10", "Chapter 355". Guidelines for responding to the RFQ, which include an application form and detailed information on the research topic, will be supplied by the board.

Description of the Research Objectives and Purpose. The board's grant contribution is estimated not to exceed the posted dollar value adjacent to the priority research topic. RFQs are requested for the following priority research:

Comparative Analysis of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Requirements in States Bordering with Mexico ($25,000)

Despite the implementation of significant subdivision regulatory authority (the Model Subdivision Rules) by Texas border counties, Texas housing officials have noted continued development of residences indicative of colonia conditions. The infrastructure requirements that are lacking include indoor plumbing which can accommodate water pressures associated with adequate water service, electrical wiring, and other basic construction standards. In the meantime, Texas border counties, as well as other counties throughout the state, continue to seek additional authority to address conditions that create colonia-like problems. Research of existing residential community development regulations in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas that address water and wastewater infrastructure needs is needed to determine the extent to which regulations in these other states address the additional infrastructure deficiencies that exist in colonias. The study will include a literature review of existing housing deficiencies or problems in each such state to identify consequences of the regulatory structure in place in that state. The study will also include recommendations on changes to Texas statutes to assist in the reduction of colonias in Texas.

Description of Consultant Criteria. The consultant should demonstrate prior experience in the priority research topic, and be able to review, research, analyze, evaluate and interpret data and research findings; and have excellent oral presentation and writing abilities. If the consultant is short-listed, the consultant should be prepared to make an oral presentation to staff members of the board. The scope of work, schedule, and contract amount will be negotiated after the board selects the most qualified applicant. Failure to reach a negotiated contract may result in subsequent negotiations with the next-most qualified applicant; however, a negotiation will not occur with applicants who are determined by the board to be unqualified, or otherwise unsuited to perform the requested research. Consultants that are selected to conduct the research may be required to present the results of their research at one or more of the board's monthly public meetings.

Deadline for Submittal, Review Criteria and Contact Person for Additional Information. Ten double-sided copies of a completed Statement of Qualifications must be filed with the Board prior to 5:00 PM, January 24, 2001. Respondents to this request shall limit their Statement of Qualifications to 10 double-spaced pages, excluding the resumes of the project team members. Statements of Qualifications can be directed either in person to Ms. Phyllis Thomas, Texas Water Development Board, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 448, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas; or by mail to Ms. Phyllis Thomas, Texas Water Development Board, P.O. Box 13231--Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711-3231. All applicants must contact the board to obtain the board's guidelines for responding to the RFQ. Requests for information, the board's guidelines for responding to the RFQ, and detailed information on this research topic should be directed to Ms. Phyllis Thomas at the preceding address or by calling (512) 463-7926, or by e-mail to phyllis@twdb.state.tx.us.

TRD-200008923

Suzanne Schwartz

General Counsel

Texas Water Development Board

Filed: December 21, 2000