Family Trust Fund Grant Program - Request for Applications

The Office of the Attorney General is accepting applications for programs that provide premarital education, strengthen families, reduce the amount of delinquent child support, and assist families under the Texas Family Code, Chapter 2, The Marriage Relationship, Family Trust Fund. Grant applications for funds should be sent no later than 5:00 on July 6th, 2001 to Natalie Turnbow-Brown, OAG Grants Coordinator, Office of the Attorney General, P.O. Box 12548, Mail Code 065, Austin, Texas 78711-2548.

Eligible entities include institutions of higher education having academic departments that are capable of research on marriage and divorce; counties that are creating and administering free or low cost premarital education courses; programs that are intended to reduce the amount of delinquent child support; and any other programs that the OAG determines will assist families in this state.

Rules for the Victim Assistance Grants can be found in Title 1 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 66. Availability of funds is subject to and based upon legislative appropriation.

To obtain a grant application kit or for more information please contact Natalie Turnbow-Brown, OAG Grants Coordinator, (512) 463-0192.

For information regarding this publication, please contact A.G. Younger at (512) 463-2110.

TRD-200103154

Susan D. Gusky

Assistant Attorney General

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: June 6, 2001

Texas Health and Safety Code and the Texas Water Code Enforcement Settlement Notice

Notice is hereby given by the State of Texas of the following proposed resolution of an environmental enforcement lawsuit under the Texas Health and Safety Code and the Texas Water Code. Before the State may settle a judicial enforcement action under the Water Code, the State shall permit the public to comment in writing on the proposed judgment. The Attorney General will consider any written comments and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed agreed judgment if the comments disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Code.

Case Title and Court: The State of Texas v. Paris Schindler, et al., Case No. 99-10250, 345th District Court of Travis County, Texas

Nature of Defendant's Operations: Defendant Paris Schindler owns or controls certain land near Missouri City in Fort Bend County on which the State alleged violations of laws relating to household sewage disposal

Proposed Agreed Judgment: The judgment requires Defendant to pay $65,000 to the Supplemental Environmental Project agreement between Fort Bend County, Texas and the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission established to correct health hazards and other problems associated with malfunctioning on-site sewage facilities. This project targets assistance to low income households to replace failing facilities. The State will recover $20,000 in attorney's fees and litigation costs.

For a complete description of the proposed settlement, the complete proposed Agreed Final Judgment should be reviewed. Requests for copies of the judgment, and written comments on the proposed settlement should be directed to Ken Cross, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Texas Attorney General, P. O. Box 12548, Austin, Texas 78711-2548, (512) 463-2012, facsimile (512) 320-0911. Written comments must be received within 30 days of publication of this notice to be considered.

For information regarding this publication, please contact A.G. Younger at (512) 463-2110.

TRD-200103140

Susan D. Gusky

Assistant Attorney General

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: June 5, 2001

Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act and Texas Water Code Enforcement Settlement Notice

Notice is hereby given by the State of Texas of the following proposed resolution of an environmental enforcement lawsuit under the Texas Health and Safety Code. Before the State may settle a judicial enforcement action under the Health and Safety Code, the State shall permit the public to comment in writing on the proposed judgment. The Attorney General will consider any written comments and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed agreed judgment if the comments disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Code.

Case Title and Court: Harris County, Texas and the State of Texas v. Monument Inn, Inc., Case No. 2000-56276, in the 190th District Court of Harris County, Texas

Nature of Defendant's Operations: Defendant Monument Inn, Inc. allegedly engaged in wastewater treatment permit violations, and violated the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act by causing, suffering, allowing, or permitting the discharge or imminent threat of discharge of municipal solid waste into or adjacent to the waters of the state. The suit seeks a permanent injunction, civil penalties, attorney's fees and court costs.

Proposed Agreed Judgment: The judgment permanently enjoins Defendant from violating the terms of TPDES Permit No. 13666-001 at the Monument Inn. Defendant shall make the Phase I and Phase II changes to its wastewater treatment as recommended in the "Monument Inn Wastewater Treatment Plant Evaluation." Defendant shall pay $18,600 in civil penalties and $2,000 in attorney fees.

For a complete description of the proposed settlement, the complete proposed Agreed Final Judgment should be reviewed. Requests for copies of the judgment, and written comments on the proposed settlement should be directed to Terry N. Peterson, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Texas Attorney General, P. O. Box 12548, Austin, Texas 78711-2548, (512) 463-2012, facsimile (512) 320-0911. Written comments must be received within 30 days of publication of this notice to be considered.

For information regarding this publication, please call A.G. Younger at (512) 463-2110

TRD-200103149

Susan D. Gusky

Assistant Attorney General

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: June 6, 2001

Coastal Coordination Council

Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency Agreement/Concurrence under the Texas Coastal Management Program

On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC Chapter 501. As required by federal law, the public is given an opportunity to comment on the consistency of proposed activities in the coastal zone undertaken or authorized by federal agencies. Pursuant to 31 TAC §§506.25, 506.32, and 506.41, the public comment period for these activities extends 30 days from the date published on the Coastal Coordination Council web site. Requests for federal consistency review were received for the following projects(s) during the period of May 29, 2001, through May 31, 2001. The public comment period for these projects will close at 5:00 p.m. on July 7, 2001.

FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS

Applicant: PANACO Production Company; Location: The project is located in State Tracts 2-3C, 2-3B, 2-3A, 47, 49, 52, 64, 66, 67, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 101, 112, and 133 in Galveston and Trinity bays in Chambers County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled Smith Point and Umbrella Point, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 15; Easting: 320200; Northing: 3273000. CCC Project No.: 01-0194-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant requests authorization to extend the time to complete activities originally authorized under Oil Field Development Permit 09219. These activities include the installation, operation, and maintenance of structures and equipment necessary for oil and gas drilling, production, and transportation activities. The permit expired on December 31, 2000, and an extension until December 31, 2005, is sought. In addition to extending the time for the permit, the applicant proposes to modify the original authorization to add State Tracts 73 and 88 to the Oil Field Development Permit. Type of Application: This application is being evaluated under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

Applicant: P & T Properties; Location: The project is located between Terramar Beach and Sea Isle subdivisions on Galveston Island in Galveston County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled Sea Isle, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 15; Easting: 299380; Northing: 3224180. CCC Project No.: 01-0195-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to fill approximately 0.25 acres of tidally influenced wetlands in order to construct a culverted access road for two proposed single-family dwellings on the 56.4-acre tract of land. The applicant proposes to scrape down 0.25 acres of an old dredged material containment berm on the northwest portion of his property and allow this area to revegetate naturally to compensate for the impacts to wetlands. Type of Application: This application is being evaluated under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

Applicant: Davis Petroleum Corporation; Location: The project is located in Galveston Bay in Galveston County, Texas. The project area extends from the Texas City Dike area to the area north of Bolivar Peninsula. The request includes State Tracts 127S-130S, 135S, and 339-344S. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled Port Bolivar, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 15; Easting 326319; Northing: 3252440. CCC Project No.: 01-0201-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to install, operate, and maintain structures and equipment necessary for oil and gas drilling, production, and transportation activities. Such activities include installation of typical marine barges and keyways, shell and gravel pads, production structures with attendant facilities, and flowlines. Type of Application: This application is being evaluated under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

Applicant: Sabine Polypropylene Pipelines L.P.; Location: The project location begins at the Fina facility in Port Arthur in Jefferson County, Texas, and extends east-northeast for 22.47 miles and ends in a tie-in to an existing pipeline 5.6 miles east of the Sabine River near Perry Ridge in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The site can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle maps entitled Port Arthur North, Texas; West Green Bayou, Texas; Orangefield, Texas-Louisiana; Orange, Louisiana-Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 15888; Begin project: Easting: 414241; Northing 3313518; End project: Easting: 435971; Northing 3323788. CCC Project No.: 01-0203-F1 Description of Proposed Action: The construction activities associated with the proposed installation of the 8-inch NGL pipeline will occur within or adjacent to established pipeline/powerline corridors, access canals, and other open water or previously disturbed areas. This proposed installation will involve mechanized clearing of forested wetlands and marsh within the proposed additional temporary workspace and proposed permanent right-of-way. Trees will be disposed of in a manner approved by the appropriate agencies. The installation of the pipeline will involve numerous construction techniques such as directional drilling, open cut conventional excavation in upland and consolidated wetland soils, and amphibious excavation through marsh/swamp or unconsolidated soils. Other methods of installation will include the boring of selected state and county/parish roads. Within the uplands and consolidated soils, a 2:1 slope will be maintained during trenching operations. In unconsolidated soils, a 1:1 slope will be maintained during trenching operations. Type of Application: This application is being evaluated under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

Pursuant to §306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C.A. §§1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited to submit comments on whether a proposed action is or is not consistent with the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies and whether the action should be referred to the Coastal Coordination Council for review.

Further information for the applications listed above may be obtained from Ms. Diane P. Garcia, Council Secretary, Coastal Coordination Council, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701-1495, or diane.garcia@glo.state.tx.us. Comments should be sent to Ms. Garcia at the above address or by fax at 512/475-0680.

TRD-200103175

Larry R. Soward

Chief Clerk, General Land Office

Coastal Coordination Council

Notice of Award: Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Chapter B, and Sections 403.011 and 403.020 Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces this notice of consulting contract award.

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Notice of Award

The notice of request for proposals (RFP #120a) was published in the April 13, 2001, issue of the Texas Register at 26 TexReg 2866.

The consultant will assist Comptroller in gleaning data from eighteen (18) independent school district management and performance reviews (Reviews) for inclusion in Comptroller's Best Practices (AIMS) Database project.

Two contracts were awarded as follows:

A contract was awarded to SDSM, Inc., P. O. Box 27619, Austin, Texas 78755 and 3702 Terrina Street, Number One, Austin, Texas 78759. The total amount of this contract is not to exceed $30,000.00.

A contract was awarded to EGS Research & Consulting, 6106 Ledge Mountain, Austin, Texas 78731. The total amount of this contract is not to exceed $29,990.00.

The term of both contracts is May 31, 2001 through August 31, 2001.

TRD-200103152

Pamela Ponder

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Notice of Request for Proposals

Notice of Request for Proposals: Pursuant to Chapters 403, 2305, and 2254, Subchapter A, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) announces the issuance of its Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified individuals, public-private partnerships, non-profit agencies, firms and institutions of higher education that specialize in conducting and preparing energy assessments reports according to the Texas LoanSTAR Technical Guidelines and Format. Successful respondent(s) will conduct design specification review and on-site construction monitoring for all LoanSTAR funded loans and conduct on-site contract monitoring for all programs. Successful respondents will be expected to begin performance of the contract on or about September 1, 2001 for a term extending through August 31, 2002. Comptroller reserves the right, in its sole judgment and discretion, to award more than one contract as a result of issuance ! of this RFP.

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, 78774, telephone number: (512) 305-8673, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The RFP will be available for pick-up at the above-referenced address on Friday, June 15, 2001, between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. Comptroller will mail copies of the RFP only to those specifically requesting a copy. Comptroller will also make the complete RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace at: (http://www.marketplace.state.tx.us), after 2:00 p.m. (CZT) on Friday, June 15, 2001, 2:00 p.m. (CZT).

Questions and Mandatory Letters of Intent: All written inquiries, questions and Mandatory Letters of Intent to propose must be received at the above-referenced address no later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT) on Monday, July 9, 2001. Mandatory Letters of Intent must be addressed to Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, and must be signed by an authorized representative of each entity. All responses to questions will be posted electronically on Wednesday, July 11, 2001, on the Texas Marketplace. Prospective respondents are encouraged to fax all Letters of Intent and Questions to (512) 475-0973 to ensure timely receipt. Letters of Intent received after the 2:00 p.m., July 9, 2001 deadline will not be considered.

Pre-Proposal Conference: All potential respondents are encouraged to attend a pre-proposal conference beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2001 at Comptroller's SECO Office, 111 East 17th Street, 11th Floor, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774. The meeting will be informational and intended to answer any questions regarding the RFP, the required format, the selection criteria or the evaluation process. The pre-proposal conference is not mandatory; however, attendance is highly recommended.

Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the Assistant General Counsel, Contracts Office at the location specified above (ROOM G-24) no later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Friday, July 20, 2001. Proposals received after this time and proposals submitted by facsimile 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. Comptroller will make the final decision. Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. Comptroller is under no legal obligation to execute any contracts on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. 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 - Friday, June 15, 2001, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference - Friday, July 6, 2001 (10:00 a.m.); Questions Due - Monday, July 9, 2001, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Mandatory Letters of Intent Due -2:00 p.m., Monday, July 9, 2001; Posting of Official Responses to Questions - Wednesday, July 11, 2001; Proposals Due - Friday, July 20, 2001, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution -Friday, August 31, 2001, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Project Activities - Wednesday, September 5, 2001 or as soon thereafter as practical.

TRD-200103173

Pamela Ponder

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: June 6, 2001

Notice of Rate Ceilings

The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Sections 303.003 and 303.009, Tex. Fin. Code.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sections 303.003 and 303.009 for the period of 06/11/01 - 06/17/01 is 18% for Consumer ¹ /Agricultural/Commercial2 /credit thru $250,000.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sections 303.003 and 303.09 for the period of 06/11/01 - 06/17/01 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.

¹ Credit for personal, family or household use.

² Credit for business, commercial, investment or other similar purpose.

TRD-200103126

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Notice of Invitation for Offers of Consulting Services

Office of Court Administration

Purpose. Pursuant to a recommendation from the State Office of Risk Management, the state Office of Court Administration (OCA), will be receiving $30,000 in appropriated funds from the Judicial Committee on Information Technology (JCIT) to hire a consultant to document a comprehensive emergency contingency plan for any type of disaster that has the potential to result in an interruption of business. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Sections 2254.021 et seq. , the OCA is requesting offers of consulting services to assist with this project.

Description of Services. The plan should cover all potential business interruptions, including all potential emergency and disaster situations and procedures for bringing the agency back to normal operations as soon as possible. It should include procedures for identifying and recalling key personnel, deciding which functions must continue at what level of performance, relocating existing work areas including computer operations to a pre-selected site and identifying vital records. Procedures should be developed and maintained for the identification, duplication, storage, and protection of the vital/essential records, and responsibility for accomplishments of these tasks should be clearly identified.

It is anticipated that the contract period will be from the date of award through August 31, 2001. The contract amount to be awarded will be commensurate with services to be provided, but shall not exceed a total of $30,000.

Closing Date. The closing date for the receipt of written offers is 3:00 p.m., June 29, 2001. An original and five copies of the offer must be submitted. All offers submitted must be sealed. Delivery must be by mail or hand delivery (no faxes will be accepted) to the following address: Jerry Bonheyo (PO # 212-1-311), Accountant Purchaser, Office of Court Administration, 205 West 14th Street, Suite 600, Austin, Texas 78701. Award of the contract will be on or after July 16, 2001.

Offers received after the deadline will not be eligible for consideration. Offerors may be requested to make oral presentations of their offers at their own expense.

Evaluation and Selection. The requested services will require that the consultant have the ability to evaluate the business contingency needs of the OCA and develop detailed procedures for the continuation of vital business by OCA staff in the event of an emergency. Pursuant to Government Code §2254.027(1), OCA will base its choice of a consultant on "demonstrated competence, knowledge, and qualifications, and on the reasonableness of the proposed fee for the services." The OCA's choice of a consultant is to be based on several considerations and qualifications, including experience in project planning, experience in the management of business operations, experience in the management of Information Technology (IT), and experience in the development of business and IT operational procedures. Pursuant to Government Code §2254.027(2), OCA will give preference to a consultant whose principal place of business is in Texas.

To Obtain a Copy of the IFO. A copy of the Invitation for Offers may be found on the Texas Marketplace at www.marketplace.state.tx.us or on OCA's web site at www.courts.state.tx.us/publicinfo/contract.asp ; or requests for a copy may be directed to Jerry Bonheyo, Accountant Purchaser, Office of Court Administration, 205 W. 14th Street, Suite 600, Austin, Texas 78701; by phone 512/463-1625; by e-mail at jerry.bonheyo@courts.state.tx.us ; or by fax 512/463-1648.

Agency Contact. Requests for additional information regarding this invitation for offers should be addressed to Carry Shults, Director, Information Services, Office of Court Administration, 205 W. 14th Street, Suite 600, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1625.

TRD-200103174

Margaret McGloin Bennett

Office of Court Administration

Availability of Grant Funds

Court of Criminal Appeals

The Court of Criminal Appeals announces the availability of funds to be provided in the form of grants to entities for the purpose of providing continuing legal education courses, programs and projects to judges and court personnel. Funds are subject to the provisions of Chapter 56 of the Texas Government Code, and the General Appropriations Bill (HB 1) 77th Reg. Leg. Sess. The grant period is September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002.

The deadline for applications is July 2, 2001, 5:00 p.m.

Applicants may request an application packet by phone, mail, or in person. The phone number is 512/475-2312, and the address is: Court of Criminal Appeals, Judicial Education Program, 201 W. 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701.

TRD-200103073

Troy Bennett

Clerk

Court of Criminal Appeals

Filed: June 4, 2001

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Notice of Award

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice hereby gives notice of a Contract Award for Perimeter Road and BOQ Parking Lot Improvements - Darrington Unit, Requisition Number: 696-FD-1-B022.

The Contract was awarded to RailWorks WT Byler, LP, Contract Number: 696-FD-1-2-C0156, as a full award for a dollar amount of $284,485.43.

TRD-200103158

Carl Reynolds

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Request for Applications Concerning Even Start Family Literacy Program

Notice to Bidders

The Texas Youth Commission invites bids for the construction of a new Administrative Segregation/Infirmary Building at the Texas Youth Commission facility, Gainesville, Texas. The project consists of new construction of a one story, metal prefabricated building, and associated paving at the existing TYC Gainesville Unit, Gainesville State School, 1379 FM 678, Gainesville, Texas 76240. The size of the building is approximately 11,000 square feet. The work includes activities (ex. civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security electronics, structural, concrete and steel pre-engineered metal building) as further shown in the Contract Documents prepared by: Wiginton Hooker Jeffery Architects.

The successful bidder will be required to meet the following requirements and submit evidence within five days after receiving notice of intent to award from the Owner:

A. Contractor must have a minimum of five consecutive years of experience as a General Contractor and provide references for at least three projects within the last five years that have been completed of a dollar value and complexity equal to or greater than the proposed project.

B. Contractor must be bondable and insurable at the levels required.

All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the amount of 5.0% of greatest amount bid. Bid Guarantee may be in the form of a Bid Bond or Certified Check. Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract amount will be required upon award of a contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality or irregularity.

Bid Documents can be purchased from the Architect/Engineer at a cost of $100 (non-refundable) per set, inclusive of mailing/delivery costs, or they may be viewed at various plan rooms. Payment checks for documents should be made payable to the Architect/Engineer : Wiginton Hooker Jeffery Architects, 9696 Skillman, Suite 255, Dallas, Texas 75243, Att: Scott Barnes, Phone: (214) 349-5558; FAX: (214) 349-2522.

A Pre-Bid conference will be held at 10a.m. on June 28, 2001, at the Texas Youth Commission Unit, Gainesville State School, Gainesville Texas, followed by a site-visit. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at 2pm on July 17, 2001, in the Purchases and Leases Conference Room, located at, Two Financial Plaza, Suite 525, Huntsville, Texas 77340.

The Texas Youth Commission requires the Contractor to make a good faith effort to include Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB's) in at least 26.1% of the total value of this construction contract award. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum wage rates prescribed in the Special Conditions must be paid on these projects.

TRD-200103159

Carl Reynolds

General Counsel

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Filed: June 6, 2001

Texas Education Agency

Eligible Applicants. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting applications under Request for Applications (RFA) # 701-01-021 from: 1) a local education agency (LEA) applying in partnership with a community based organization (CBO), public agency, institution of higher education, or other non-profit organization; 2) a community based organization of demonstrated quality applying in partnership with a LEA in Texas; or 3) an education service center applying as fiscal agent of a shared services arrangement of school districts in partnership with a community based organization, a public agency, an institution of higher education, or other non-profit organization to provide family literacy services to low-income, low-literacy Texas families.

Description. The Even Start Family Literacy Program provides family literacy services in adult education, early childhood and parenting education, parent and child together (PACT time), and home-based visits by a parent educator. The major goals of the program are to provide family centered education projects that: 1) assist parents in becoming full partners in their children's education, 2) assist children receiving early childhood education to reach their full potential, 3) assist families with parenting strategies in child growth and development and education process for children birth through seven years, and 4) provide adult education literacy training for parents in family units participating in the program. Eligible providers should maximize the existing community resources by forming collaborative partnerships to avoid duplication of services and excessive administrative costs. Each project must provide for an independent outside evaluator.

Dates of Project. The Even Start Family Literacy program will be implemented during fiscal year (FY) 2001- 2002. Applicants should plan for a starting date of no earlier than September 1, 2001, and an ending date of no later than August 31, 2002.

Project Amount. Funding will be provided for approximately 35-45 new projects. Each project will receive a maximum of $200,000 for FY 2001-2002. Project funding in the second, third, and fourth years will be based on satisfactory progress of the preceding year's objectives and activities and on general budget approval by the State Board of Education and the commissioner of education and on the appropriations by the U.S. Congress.

Selection Criteria. Applications will be selected based on the independent reviewers' assessment of each applicant's ability to carry out all requirements contained in the RFA. Reviewers will evaluate an application based on the overall quality and validity of the proposed grant program and the extent to which the application addresses the primary objectives and intent of the project. Applications must address each requirement as specified in the RFA to be considered for funding. The TEA reserves the right to select from the highest-ranking applications those that address all requirements in the RFA and that are most advantageous to the project.

The TEA is not obligated to approve an application, provide funds, or endorse any application submitted in response to this RFA. This RFA does not commit TEA to pay any costs before an application is approved. The issuance of this RFA does not obligate TEA to award a grant or pay any costs incurred in preparing a response.

Requesting the Application. A complete copy of RFA #701-01-021 may be obtained by writing the: Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education Agency, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701; by calling (512) 463-9304; by faxing (512) 463-9811; or by e-mailing dcc@tea.state.tx.us. Please refer to the RFA number and title in your request. Provide your name, complete mailing address, and telephone number including area code. The announcement letter and complete RFA will also be posted on the TEA website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/grant/announcements/grants2.cgi for viewing and downloading.

Further Information. For clarifying information about the RFA, contact the Division of Adult and Continuing Education, TEA, (512) 463-9294.

Deadline for Receipt of Applications. Applications must be received in the Document Control Center of the TEA by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Thursday, July 19, 2001, to be considered for funding.

TRD-200103151

Criss Cloudt

Associate Commissioner, Accountability Reporting and Research

Texas Education Agency

Invitation for Offers of Consulting Services

General Land Office

The General Land Office (GLO) is a participant in the development and implementation of a comprehensive tide monitoring and gauging system known as the Texas Coastal Observation Network (TCOON). Other participants include the National Ocean Service (NOS), the Conrad Blucher Institute (CBI) of Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE).

The project is fund and administered through a cooperative effort of NOS, GLO, and COE. In previous years, the GLO contracted TAMU-CC for installation and monitoring of the system and with CBI to obtain professional and technical assistance necessary to review and analyze data received from the operation of the TCOON.

Pursuant to Texas Government code, §2254.021, et.seq., the GLO is requesting offers of consulting services to assist with the review and analysis of tide and water level data received from TCOON during the period beginning September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2003.

The chosen consultant will be responsible for the coordination of all gauge installation, leveling, and operational reporting with the other participants in this project. These activities will be the subject of regular reports to the GLO. The chosen consultant will also be responsible for continuation of the process of automating the data collection, analysis, leveling, station stability monitoring and data computation as coordinated with CBI.

The requested consultant services will require an understanding of ocean tide gauging systems and the ability to continue the assistance previously provided by CBI under the provisions of the GLO-CBI interagency cooperative agreement. It is the GLO's intent to award this contract to a person or entity familiar with TCOON and the earlier phases of the project in order to obtain maximum benefit of the prior work. The consultant selected must demonstrate extensive knowledge of the Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network and have knowledge and experience working with other federal and state agencies. The GLO reserves the right to evaluate qualifications and experience of all responders, to reject any and/or all responses and to negotiate specific terms of agreement that are in the best interest of the state. The closing date for the receipt of offers of these consulting services is 5:00 p.m., July 16, 2001. Further information may be obtained by contacting LaNell Aston, General Land Office, 1700 North Congress, Room 837, Austin, Texas 78701-1495, phone (512) 936-1921.

Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board

Public Notice

The Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board, Inc. will release its Requests for Bids for 1) program monitoring, 2) payroll services, and 3) workshops on June 15, 2001. The deadline for all responses is July 13, 2001.

Bidders Conference Schedule:

Monday, June 25, 2001, @ 10:30 a.m. Program Monitoring

Monday, June 25, 2001, @ 1:30 p.m. Payroll Services

Monday, June 25, 2001, @ 3:00 p.m. Workshops

A complete set of specifications may be obtained at 120 South Main, Suite 501, Victoria, Texas. Phone: (361) 576-5872, Fax: (361) 573-0225, or email: sandy.heiermann@twc.state.tx.us

TRD-200103141

Isabel Simmons

Administrative Clerk

Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board

Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials

Texas Department of Health

Texas Department of Health

Notice of Amendment to the License of Waste Control Specialists, LLC

Notice is hereby given by the Texas Department of Health (department), Bureau of Radiation Control that it has amended Radioactive Material License Number L04971 issued to Waste Control Specialists, LLC (WCS) located in Andrews County, Texas, one mile North of State Highway 176; 250 feet East of the Texas/New Mexico State Line; 30 miles West of Andrews, Texas.

The issuance of amendment number 15 designates Mr. Terence Moore as the radiation safety officer for the license.

The department has determined that the amendment of the license, 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 289, and the documentation submitted by the licensee provide reasonable assurance that the licensee's radioactive waste facility is sited, designed, operated, and will be decommissioned and closed in accordance with the requirements of 25 TAC, Chapter 289; the amendment of the license will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public or the environment; and the activity represented by the amendment of the license will not have a significant effect on the human environment.

This notice affords the opportunity for a public hearing upon written request within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice by a person affected as required by Texas Health and Safety Code, §401.116 and as set out in 25 TAC, §289.205(f). A "person affected" is defined as a person who demonstrates that the person has suffered or will suffer actual injury or economic damage and, if the person is not a local government, is (a) a resident of a county, or a county adjacent to a county, in which the radioactive material is or will be located; or (b) doing business or has a legal interest in land in the county or adjacent county.

A person affected may request a hearing by writing Mr. Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189. Any request for a hearing must contain the name and address of the person who considers himself affected by this action, identify the subject license, specify the reasons why the person considers himself affected, and state the relief sought. If the person is represented by an agent, the name and address of the agent must be stated. Should no request for a public hearing be timely filed, the agency action will be final.

A public hearing, if requested, shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 401, the Administrative Procedure Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001,), the formal hearing procedures of the department (25 Texas Administrative Code §1.21 et seq.) and the procedures of the State Office of Administrative Hearings (1 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 155).

A copy of the license amendment and supporting materials are available for public inspection and copying at the office of the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 834-6688, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (except holidays). Information relative to inspection and copying the documents may be obtained by contacting Chrissie Toungate, Custodian of Records, Bureau of Radiation Control.

TRD-200103134

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: June 5, 2001

University of Houston

Consultant Contract Award Notice

In compliance with the provision of Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Texas Government Code, The University of Houston furnishes this notice of consultant contract award. The consultant will provide technical assistance to the University of Houston Math Education Initiative to rework existing videos and to provide script and graphic design. Requests for proposals were filed in the March 23, 2001 issue of the Texas Register .

The contract was awarded to Allan Menefee, 8507 Manhattan, Houston, Texas 77096, for a total amount of $40,500.

The beginning date of the contract is May 1, 2001 and the ending date is August 31, 2001.

For further information, please call (713) 743-5098.

TRD-200103042

Dennis P. Duffy

Public Meeting on the Draft 2002 Unified Planning Work Program

University of Houston

Filed: May 30, 2001

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Tuesday, June 19, 2001 5:30 p.m.

3555 Timmons Lane Conference Room A, 2nd Floor

On Tuesday, June 19, 2001 the Houston-Galveston Area Council's (H-GAC) Transportation Department will host a Public Meeting at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the DRAFT 2002 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The DRAFT 2002 UPWP can also be reviewed in the H-GAC Library, at 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday). For questions or comments regarding the DRAFT 2002 UPWP, please contact Mr. Rick Beverlin, Senior Transportation Planner at (713) 627-3200 or via e-mail at rick.beverlin@hgac.cog.tx.us. Written comments on these documents are welcome through June 23, 1998. Faxed comments can be sent to (713) 993-4508.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), H-GAC will provide for reasonable accommodation for persons attending H-GAC functions. Requests should be received by H-GAC 24 hours prior to the function.

TRD-200103056

Alan Clark

MPO Director

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Filed: May 31, 2001

Texas Department of Human Services

Request for Proposal for the Provision of a Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program

The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) announces a request for proposal (RFP) for the provision of a Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program throughout Texas.

Description of Services: Applicant organizations are needed to develop and operate a nutrition education program for food stamp recipients that follows the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (USDA/FNS) guidelines. The goal is to provide educational programs that increase, within a limited budget, the likelihood of all food stamp recipients making healthy food choices consistent with the most recent dietary advice as reflected in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid. Application organizations will be developing proposals for delivery on a county by county basis including appropriate administration costs.

Closing Date: A Letter of Intent to propose is due by 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday, June 25, 2001. Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday, July 2, 2001. Letters of intent and proposals should be sent to Judy Denton, Director, Texas Works, DHS, 701 West 51st Street, MC W-323, Austin, Texas 78751 or P.O. Box 149030, MC W-323, Austin, Texas 78714.

Terms/Amount of Contract: The contract period is October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002. DHS has the option to extend the contract on a yearly basis for up to a total of four years. The contract amount is determined based on the proposal submitted and funding by USDA/FNS.

Selection and Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated on relevant experience, technical merit, timeline schedule and proposed budget.

Contact Person: The proposal is posted on the Electronic State Business Daily at http://www.marketplace.state.tx.us/1380/sagency.cfm. For more information, please call or write D'Laine Hagan (512) 438-3300, DHS, Texas Works Program Administration, MC W-323, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714.

TRD-200103150

Paul Leche

Texas Department of Human Services

Application for admission to the State of Texas by RIVERPORT INSURANCE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in Larkspur, California.

Texas Department of Insurance

Insurer Services

Application to change the name of THE KOA FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. (U.S. BRANCH) to NIPPONKOA INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in New York, New York.

Application to change the name of GULF ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY to LION INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in Tallahassee, Florida.

Application for admission to the State of Texas by EMPLOYERS LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION, a foreign life, accident and/or health company. The home office is in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701.

TRD-200103167

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Notice

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rating manual filing submitted by Metropolitan Group Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Metropolitan Direct Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company, Metropolitan Property & Casualty Insurance Company, and Metropolitan General Insurance Company proposing to use a rating manual different than that promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101, §3(l). The company is proposing the adoption of a companion policy discount which provides a 3% reduction in premium on certain personal auto coverages when the named insured insures his/her home under a homeowners policy (excluding Renters Policy) issued by any Metropolitan Group of Companies. The discount is applicable to premiums for bodily injury liability, property damage liability, medical expense, personal injury protection, uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury, uninsured/underinsured motorist property damage, comprehensive and collision coverages.

Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting George Russell, at the Texas Department of Insurance, Automobile/Homeowners Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 305-7468.

This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless a properly filed objection, pursuant to art. 5.101, §3(h), is made with the Senior Associate Commissioner for Property & Casualty, Mr. C.H. Mah, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5G, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by July 16, 2001.

TRD-200103064

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: June 1, 2001

Extension of Deadline for Written Comments (Chapter 279)

In the May 4, 2001 issue of the Texas Register , the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) published proposed amendments to 30 TAC Chapter 279, Water Quality Certification (26 TexReg 3365). The preamble to the proposal stated that the commission must receive all written comments by 5:00 p.m., June 5, 2001. The commission has extended the deadline for receipt of comments to 5:00 p.m., June 20, 2001. Comments may be mailed to Lola Brown, Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or faxed to (512) 239-4808. All comments should reference Rule Log Number 2000-031-279-WT. For further information, please contact Alan Henderson, Policy and Regulations Division, (512) 239-1510.

TRD-200103155

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority

Public Utility Commission of Texas

On May 17, 2001, OpTel (Texas) Telecom, Inc. filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60041. Applicant intends to relinquish its certificate.

The Application: Application of OpTel (Texas) Telecom, Inc. to Relinquish its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 24123.

Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than June 20, 2001. You may contact the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 24123.

TRD-200103125

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

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 May 31, 2001, 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 Extel, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 24184 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide resale-only telecommunications services including plain old telephone service, and long distance services.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the area of Texas currently served by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Verizon Southwest, Inc.

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 June 20, 2001. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200103072

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 4, 2001

Notice of Application of Administrative Approval to Provide Non-Emergency 311 Service for the City of Austin

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application of Administrative Approval to Provide Non-Emergency 311 Service for the City of Austin on May 31, 2001. A summary of the application follows:

Docket Style and Number: Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for Administrative Approval to Provide Non-Emergency 311 Service for the City of Austin. Docket Number 24188.

The Application: Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an administrative filing by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWBT), for approval of the provision of Non-Emergency 311 Service, pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.127 and SWBT's existing General Exchange Tariff 47.

On behalf of the City of Austin, SWBT, a certificated telecommunications utility, seeks approval for the City of Austin to provide Non-Emergency 311 (NE 311) Service to its residents within the legally defined city limits of the City of Austin in Travis County, Texas. NE 311 is available to local government entities to provide to their residents an easy-to-remember number to call for access to non-emergency services. By implementing NE 311 service, communities can improve 911 response times for those callers with true emergencies. Each local government entity that elects to implement NE 311 will determine the types of non-emergency calls that will be handled by their 311 call center.

Persons who wish to comment on this administrative filing should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by July 16, 2001. Requests for further information should be mailed to the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200103091

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 4, 2001

Notice of Application to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application, filed on May 31, 2001, to amend a certificate of convenience and necessity for a proposed transmission line in Jack and Young Counties, Texas. The application was filed pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.101(c)(5)(D) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §§14.001, 37.051, 37.054, 37.056 and 37.057 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Style and Number: Application of TXU Electric Company to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission Line Within Jack and Young Counties, Texas: P.U.C. Docket Number 24185 and SOAH Docket Number 479-01-3136.

The Application: The proposed 33.4 miles of a double 345-kV transmission line was designated a critical constraint relief project by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Independent System Operator (ISO) on April 6, 2000, and was endorsed by the ERCOT Board of Directors on December 16, 1998. Because the proposed transmission line has been designated as critical to the reliability of the ERCOT system, it must be processed within 180 days of this filing pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.101(c)(5)(D).

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 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.

TRD-200103137

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 5, 2001

Notice of Application Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208

Notice is given to the public of the filing on May 10, 2001, with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application to withdraw services pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208.

Tariff Title and Number: Application of Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint (Sprint) to Withdraw Shared Facility Assignment Credit/Shared Facility Service from Section 4 of its Access Service Tariff Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208. Tariff Control Number 24095.

The Application: On May 9, 2001, Central Telephone Company of Texas, doing business as Sprint (Sprint) filed tariff revisions for Section 4 of its Access Services Tariff pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208. Sprint's proposed revisions would withdraw Shared Facility Assignment Credit/Shared Facility Service from its tariff. Sprint stated this service is obsolete, no current customers exist and have never existed, and did not anticipate any future customers.

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 Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. Please reference Tariff Control Number 24095.

TRD-200103041

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 30, 2001

Notice of Petition to Appoint Providers of Last Resort

On May 31, 2001, the commission Staff of the Public Utility Commission (P.U.C. or commission) filed a petition requesting retail electric providers (REPs) be appointed the providers of last resort (POLR) pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) §39.106 and P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.43 for residential and small non-residential customers and services areas at reasonable rates and terms of service to be determined by the commission.

The Application: Petition to Appoint Provider of Last Resort Pursuant to PURA §39.106 for Residential and Small Non-Residential Customers in the Entergy, TXU East-DFW, and TXU West-DFW Service Areas and for Large Non-Residential Customers in the Reliant North, Reliant South, CPL Gulf Coast, CPL Valley, WTU, and SWEPCO Service Areas, Docket Number 24190.

Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may contact the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 24190.

TRD-200103138

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 5, 2001

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On May 31, 2001, Verizon Advanced Data, Inc. and Verizon Southwest, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under Section 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 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 24189. 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 24189. 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 29, 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 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 24189.

TRD-200103062

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 1, 2001

On June 4, 2001, 1-800-Reconex, Inc. and Verizon Southwest, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under Section 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 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 24202. 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 24202. 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 July 5, 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.

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 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 24202.

TRD-200103168

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 6, 2001

On June 4, 2001, DSLnet Communications, LLC and Verizon Southwest, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under Section 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 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 24204. 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 24204. 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 July 5, 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-200103169

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 6, 2001

On June 1, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Omniplex Communications Group, LLC, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under Section 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 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 24205. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement is 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 24205. 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 July 5, 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.

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 24205.

TRD-200103170

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 6, 2001

On June 4, 2001, Delta Phones, Inc. and Verizon Southwest, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under Section 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 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 24214. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement is 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 24214. 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 July 5, 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.

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 24214.

TRD-200103171

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 6, 2001

Public Notice of Interconnection Agreements

On June 4, 2001, SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc. and Hinotel, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under Section 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 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 24215. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement is 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 24215. 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 July 5, 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.

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 24215.

TRD-200103172

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 6, 2001

On May 17, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, CoServ L.L.C. doing business as CoServ Communications and Multitechnology Service, L.P. doing business as CoServ Broadband Services collectively referred to as applicants, filed joint interconnection agreements pursuant to Sections 251 and 252 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 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The interconnection agreements were filed pursuant to the arbitration award issued in Joint Petition of CoServ, L.L.C. doing business as CoServ Communications and Multitechnology Service, L.P. doing business as CoServ Broadband Services for Arbitration of Interconnection Rates, Terms, Conditions and Related Arrangements with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. This application has been designated Docket Number 23396. The arbitration award and the underlying interconnection agreements are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission finds that public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreements. Any interested person may file written comments on the interconnection agreements 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 23396. The comments shall be filed by June 22, 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 proceeding. 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 interconnection agreements 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.

TRD-200103090

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 4, 2001

Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents

Request for Proposal

Texas A&M University seeks proposals from consulting firms to assist in the preparation of a comprehensive safety plan for all activities related to a proposed Bonfire that may be constructed in November 2002.

Information can be obtained by contacting Rex Janne, Director of Purchasing Services, Texas A&M University, P.O. Box 30013, College Station, Texas 77842-0013 or e-mail at r-janne@tamu.edu.

Selection criteria will include competence, experience, knowledge, qualification and reasonableness of price. Historically Underutilized Businesses are encouraged to participate in this request for proposal. All things being equal, a preference will be given to a consultant firm whose principal place of business is within the State of Texas. Proposals must be received on or before 2:00 p.m., July 10, 2001.

TRD-200103069

Vickie Burt Spillers

Executive Secretary to the Board

Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents

Filed: June 4, 2001

Texas Department of Transportation

Requests for Proposals - Aviation Professional Services

The Airport Sponsor listed below, through its agent, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), intends to engage an aviation professional engineering firm for services pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A. TxDOT Aviation Division will solicit and receive proposals for professional services as in the following description:

Airport Sponsor: City of Addison, Addison Airport. TxDOT CSJ No.:0118ADDON. Project Scope: Prepare an Airport Master Plan for the Town of Addison. DBE Goal: 5% Project Manager: Bruce Ehly. Number of copies to submit: 8

The proposal shall include:

1. Firm name, address, phone number and name of person to contact regarding the proposal.

2. Proposed project management structure determining key personnel and subconsultants (if any).

3. Qualifications and recent, relevant experience (past five years) of the firm, key personnel and subconsultants relative to the performance of recent, relevant similar services for aviation planning projects.

4. Proposed project schedule, including major tasks and target completion dates.

5. Technical approach - a detailed discussion of the tasks or steps to accomplish the project.

6. List of in-state references including the name, address, and phone number of the person most closely associated with the firm's prior performance of similar airport planning projects.

7. Statement regarding an Affirmative Action Program.

8. Proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation.

Proposal Submission:

Those interested consultants should submit the specified number of copies of brief proposals for each project consisting of the minimum number of pages sufficient to provide the above information. Proposals must be postmarked by U. S. Mail by midnight July 9, 2001. Mailing address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483. Overnight delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. on July 10, 2001; overnight address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, 78704. Hand delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. July 10, 2001; hand delivery address: 150 E. Riverside Drive, 5th Floor, South Tower, Austin, Texas 78704.

The airport sponsor duly appointed committee will review all proposals and may select three to five firms for interviews. The final consultant selection by the sponsor's committee will be made following the completion of the review of proposals and/or interviews.

The airport sponsor reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and to reopen the consultant selection process.

If there are any procedural questions, please contact Karon Wiedemann, Director, Grant Management, or the designated Project Manager for technical questions at 1-800-68-PILOT (74568).

TRD-200103161

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Applications Received

Requests for Qualifications

The following Airport Sponsor, through their agent, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), intends to engage an aviation professional engineering firm for services pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A. TxDOT, Aviation Division will solicit and receive qualifications for professional engineering design services as described in the project scope for the project listed.

Airport Sponsor: City of Del Rio, Del Rio International Airport. TxDOT Project No.: 0122DLRIO. Project Scope: Provide engineering/design services to extend RW 13-31, 13 end; upgrade runway safety area; overlay and mark RW 13-31 and stub taxiways; construct parallel taxiway; reconstruct and widen apron; extend MIRL, relocate PAPI-4, and relocate approach lights; improve electrical system; install fence and construct public road at the Del Rio International Airport. Project Manager: John Wepryk.

Interested firms shall utilize the Form 439, titled "Aviation Engineering Services Questionnaire" (August 2000 version). The forms may be requested from TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483, phone number, 1-800-68-PILOT (74568). The form may be emailed by request or downloaded from the Aviation section of the TxDOT web site, URL address:

http://www.dot.state.tx.us./insdtdot/orgchart/avn/avninfo/avninfo.htm

or http://www.dot.state.tx.us

then click on "Aviation"

Download the file from the selection "Engineer Services Questionnaire Packet". The form may not be altered in any way, and all printing must be in black. QUALIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT. (Note: The form is an MS Word, Version 7, document).

Two completed, unfolded copies of Form 439 (August 2000 version) must be postmarked by U. S. Mail by midnight June 27, 2001. Mailing address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483. Overnight delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. (CDST) on June 29, 2001; overnight address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, 78704. Hand delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. June 29, 2001; hand delivery address: 150 E. Riverside Drive, 5th Floor, South Tower, Austin, Texas 78704. The two pages of instructions should not be forwarded with the completed questionnaires. Electronic facsimiles will not be accepted.

ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OPTION Your form 439 may be e-mailed to TxDOT, at email address:

AVNRFQ@dot.state.tx.us

Emails must be received by midnight June 27, 2001. Received times will be determined by the marked time and date as the email is received into the TxDOT network system. Please allow sufficient time to ensure delivery into the TxDOT system by the deadline. After receipt, you will be electronically notified of receipt by return email. Return notification may be delayed by a day or two, as the forms will be opened and printed at the TxDOT offices. Before emailing the form, please confirm your completion of the form. TxDOT will directly print the transmittal and not change the formatting or information contained on the form following receipt. Signatures will not be required on electronically submitted forms. You may type in the responsible party's name on the signature line.

The airport sponsor's duly appointed committee will review all professional qualifications and select three to five firms to submit proposals. Those firms selected will be required to provide more detailed, project-specific proposals which address the project team, technical approach, Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, design schedule, and other project matters, prior to the final selection process. The final engineer selection by the sponsor's committee will generally be made following the completion of review of proposals and/or engineer interviews. The airport sponsor reserves the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications, and to conduct new professional services selection procedures.

If there are any procedural questions, please contact Karon Wiedemann, Director, Grant Management, or the designated Project Manager for technical questions at 1-800-68-PILOT (74568).

TRD-200103160

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: June 6, 2001

Texas Water Development Board

Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, Section 6.195, the Texas Water Development Board provides notice of the following applications received by the Board:

Polk County Fresh Water Supply District No. 2, P.O. Box 333, Onalaska, Texas, 77360-0333, received February 28, 2001, application for financial assistance in the amount of $1,955,000 from the Texas Water Development Funds.

Caney Creek Municipal Utility District, P.O. Box 4108, Sargent, Texas, 77404-4108, received March 8, 2001, application for financial assistance in the amount of $865,000 from the Texas Water Development Funds.

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 217, 2459 Colton Hollow, Houston, Texas, 77067, received May 2, 2001, application for financial assistance in the amount of $270,000 from the Texas Water Development Funds.

City of Berryville, P.O. Box 908, Frankston, Texas, 75763, application for grant assistance in an amount not to exceed $14,000 from the Research and Planning Fund.

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, 933 E. Court Street, Sequin, Texas, 78155, application for grant assistance in an amount not to exceed $65,000 from the Research and Planning Fund.

Lower Colorado River Authority, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas, 78767-0220, received March 12, 2001, application for grant assistance in an amount not to exceed $90,000 from the Research and Planning Fund.

Southmost Regional Water Authority, 1425 Robinhood Drive, Brownsville, Texas, 78520, received March 9, 2001, application for grant assistance in an amount not to exceed $48,250 from the Research and Planning Fund.

Gulf Coast Water Authority, 3630 Highway 1765, Texas City, Texas, 77591-1651, received March 14, 2001, application for grant assistance in an amount not to exceed $48,921 from the Research and Planning Fund.

North Harris County Regional Water Authority, 3648 FM 1960 West, Houston, Texas, 77068, received March 14, 2001, application for grant assistance in an amount not to exceed $217,000 from the Research and Planning Fund.

Brazos River Authority - Bosque County, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas, 76714-7555, received March 14, 2001, application for grant assistance in an amount not to exceed $79,500 from the Research and Planning Fund.

Brazos River Authority - Hood County, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas, 76714-7555, received March 14, 2001, application for grant assistance in an amount not to exceed $106,500 from the Research and Planning Fund.

Brazos River Authority - West Central Brazos River Basin, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas, 76714-7555, received March 14, 2001, application for grant assistance in an amount not to exceed $160,000 from the Research and Planning Fund.

Clarksville, City of, 800 West Main, Clarksville, Texas, 75426, received March 14, 2001, application for grant assistance in an amount not to exceed $99,500 from the Research and Planning Fund.

TRD-200103164

Gail L. Allan

Director of Project-Related Legal Services

Texas Water Development Board