MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (TEXAS CORPORATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on April 5, 2001 at 12:00 Noon, at the Dallas Public Library, Dallas West Branch, 2332 Singleton Blvd., Dallas, Texas, 75212, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $85,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned to Texas Corporation for the Preservation of Affordable Housing, an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) corporation, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of seven separate multifamily housing projects (collectively, the "Projects") located in the Houston and Dallas metropolitan areas of Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the multifamily housing projects described as follows: Timberlodge Apartments, 216 units, 11600 Audelia Road, Dallas, Texas 75243; Riverwalk Apartments, 100 units, 12920 Audelia Road, Dallas, Texas 75243

The Projects will be owned by Texas Corporation for the Preservation of Affordable Housing.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Daniel Owen at dowen@tsahc.com.

TRD-200101202

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Filed: February 28, 2001

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (TEXAS CORPORATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on April 5, 2001 at 8:00 p.m., at the Plano Public Library, Gladys Harrington Library Branch, 1501 18th Street, Plano, Texas, 75074, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $85,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned to Texas Corporation for the Preservation of Affordable Housing, an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) corporation, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of seven separate multifamily housing projects (collectively, the "Projects") located in the Houston and Dallas metropolitan areas of Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the Ashley Park Apartments containing 216 units, located at 2253 Ashley Park, Plano, Texas 75074. The Projects will be owned by Texas Corporation for the Preservation of Affordable Housing.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Daniel Owen at dowen@tsahc.com.

TRD-200101203

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Filed: February 28, 2001

TEXAS STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WHAC ALLIANCE DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on April 2, 2001 at 5:30 p.m., at the Amarillo Public Library, 413 Southeast 4th Avenue, Room A, Amarillo, Texas, 79189, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $111,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned WHAC Alliance LLC, an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) corporation, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of ten separate multifamily housing projects (collectively, the "Projects") located in the cities of Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, Lubbock, San Antonio and Temple, Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the multifamily housing projects described as follows: Sungate Apartments, 232 units, 2727 Virginia Circle, Amarillo, Texas 79109, and Timbers Apartments, 224 units, 4615 South Virginia, Amarillo, Texas 79109. The Projects will be owned by WHAC Alliance LLC.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Daniel Owen at dowen@tsahc.com.

TRD-200101206

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Filed: February 28, 2001

TEXAS STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WHAC ALLIANCE DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on April 3, 2001 at 12:00 Noon, at the Corpus Christi Public Library, 805 Comanche, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78401, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $111,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned to WHAC Alliance LLC, an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) corporation, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of ten separate multifamily housing projects (collectively, the "Projects") located in the cities of Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, Lubbock, San Antonio and Temple Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the Embassy House Apartments containing 176 units, located at 4502 Corona, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411. The Projects will be owned by WHAC Alliance LLC.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Daniel Owen at dowen@tsahc.com.

TRD-200101207

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Filed: February 28, 2001

TEXAS STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WHAC ALLIANCE DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on April 4, 2001 at 12:00 Noon, at the Houston Public Library, Hillendahl Branch, 2436 Gessner Road, Houston, Texas, 78080, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $111,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned to WHAC Alliance LLC, an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) corporation, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of ten separate multifamily housing projects (collectively, the "Projects") located in the cities of Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, Lubbock, San and Temple, Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the Timber Ridge Apartments containing units, located at 12200 Fleming Street, Houston, Texas. The Projects will be owned by WHAC Alliance LLC.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Daniel Owen at dowen@tsahc.com.

TRD-200101208

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Filed: February 28, 2001

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WHAC ALLIANCE DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on April 2, 2001 at 12:00 Noon, at the Lubbock Public Library, Godeke Branch, 6601 Quaker Ave., Lubbock, Texas, 79413, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $111,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned to WHAC Alliance LLC, an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) corporation, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of ten separate multifamily housing projects (collectively, the "Projects") located in the cities of Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, Lubbock, San Antonio and Temple, Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the multifamily housing projects described as follows: Saddlewood Apartments, 228 units, 701 Utica Avenue, Lubbock, Texas 79424 and Sentry Park Apartments, 236 units, 6402 Albany, Lubbock, Texas 79424. The Projects will be owned by WHAC Alliance LLC.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Daniel Owen at dowen@tsahc.com.

TRD-200101209

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Filed: February 28, 2001

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WHAC ALLIANCE DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on April 3, 2001 at 5:30 p.m., at the San Antonio Public Library, Brook Hollow Branch, 530 Heimer Road, San Antonio, Texas, 78232, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $111,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned to WHAC Alliance LLC, an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) corporation, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of ten separate multifamily housing projects (collectively, the "Projects") located in the cities of Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, Lubbock, San Antonio and Temple, Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the multifamily housing projects described as follows: Spanish Trace Apartments, 399 units, 7226 Blanco, San Antonio, Texas 78216 and Villas of Windcrest Apartments, 150 units, 8835 Willmon Way, San Antonio, Texas 78239. The Projects will be owned by WHAC Alliance LLC.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Daniel Owen at dowen@tsahc.com.

TRD-200101210

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Filed: February 28, 2001

Notice of Public Hearings

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WHAC ALLIANCE DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on April 6, 2001 at 11:30 a.m., at the Temple Public Library, 100 W. Adams, McLeane Room, Temple, Texas, 76501, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $111,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned WHAC Alliance LLC, an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) corporation, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of ten separate multifamily housing projects (collectively, the "Projects") located in the cities of Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, Lubbock, San Antonio, Temple,. Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the Summit Ridge Apartments containing 216 units, located at 5433 Loop 205, Temple, Texas, 76502. The Projects will be owned by WHAC Alliance LLC.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Daniel Owen at dowen@tsahc.com.

TRD-200101211

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Filed: February 28, 2001

Texas Department of Agriculture

The Texas Department of Agriculture (the department) will hold two public hearings on March 14, 2001, to take public comment on proposed amendments to its Organic Cotton Program rules found at 4 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 3, Subchapter J, and proposed amendments to its Organic Standards and Certification Program rules found at 4 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 18. Both proposals were published in the March 2, 2001, issue of the Texas Register . The hearings will be held as follows:

Beginning at 11:00 a.m., at the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Auditorium, 1100 East FM 1294 (1 3/4 miles east of Interstate Highway 27 on FM 1294), Lubbock, Texas; and, beginning at 3:30 p.m., at the Dawson County Community Center, 910 South Houston, Lamesa, Texas.

For more information, please contact , John McFerrin, Producer Relations Specialist, Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas, 78711 (512) 463-7593.

TRD-200101165

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Filed: February 26, 2001

Center for Rural Health Initiatives

Notice of EMS Award

Rural Emergency Medical Services Scholarship Incentive Program Funding Notice

The Center for Rural Health Initiatives is accepting applications for a state / community matching program to assist rural communities with training qualified Emergency Medical Service professionals for service in their communities. Applications for the program should be postmarked by March 31, 2001 to Susan Kolliopoulos, Program Administrator, Center for Rural Health Initiatives, P.O. Drawer 1708, Austin, Texas 78767-1708.

Eligible communities should be located in a rural county and should be a political subdivision of the state or a non-profit entity governed by council members, commissioners, or a board of trustees. Eligible communities should also be able to assure a commitment from the community of up to $2,000 in contribution towards EMT training per candidate and be able to assure the availability of an EMS position for the candidate upon completion of training.

For candidates to qualify for training they should be at least 18 years of age, be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate, should never have defaulted on or currently owe a refund for financial aid to any state, federal, or local student financial aid granting institution, should never have been convicted of a felony, and for those seeking EMT-I or EMT-P training, a candidate should hold a current license as an EMT or EMT-I from the State of Texas.

Rules for the Rural Emergency Medical Services Scholarship Incentive Program can be found in Title 25 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 500, Subchapter H (Adopted July 4, 2000). These are federal funds that are being redistributed.

To obtain a grant application kit or for more information please contact Susan Kolliopoulos, Program Administrator, (512) 479-8891. For information regarding this publication, please call A. G. Younger at 512-463-2110.

TRD-200101106

Susan Morgan

Executive Assistant

Center for Rural Health Initiatives

Filed: February 22, 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 project(s) during the period of January 18, 2000, through February 8, 2001. The public comment period for these projects will close at 5:00 p.m. on March 12, 2001.

FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS

Applicant: Mr. David Becker; Location: The project site is located between Rockport and Aransas Pass, east of Highway 35 and North of the City-by-the-Sea development, Aransas County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Estes, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 14; Easting: 686100; Northing: 3093200. CCC Project No.: 01-0047-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to place fill material into 2.2 acres of wetlands to create the residential water community, La Buena Vida. Fill material will be placed in areas A-H to create residential lots. 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: Sheridan Energy Inc./Calpine; Location: The project site is located in the William Baxter Survey, A-4, at Lat. 28 47'41.805" and Long. 9536'18.586", approximately 4.5 miles southeast of Sargent, Matagorda County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Cedar Lakes West. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 15; Easting: 245500; Northing: 3188100. CCC Project No.: 01-0051-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to impact adjacent wetlands to construct a typical land drilling rig for directional drilling operations, production facility and appurtenant structures, and a board access roadway in wetlands adjacent to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. 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: TEPCO, Inc.; Location: The project site is located in an area of wetlands adjacent to Greens Lake, 6.5 miles south of Hitchcock, in Galveston County, Texas. The project is located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: "Hitchcock, Texas." Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 15; Easting: 304300; Northing: 3238800. CCC Project No.: 01-0055-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to extend the time to complete the drilling of a well authorized by the Department of the Army Permit No. 18801(02), and to amend the permit to authorize the directional drilling of three additional wells from one surface location on the existing well pad, and to reenter and redrill one of the existing wells. 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.

This application is being evaluated under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. 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-200101199

Larry R. Soward

Chief Clerk, General Land Office

Coastal Coordination Council

Notice of Contract Award

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Notice of Award: Pursuant to Chapter 403, Texas Government Code and Section 54.636, Texas Education Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces this notice of contract award.

The notice of request for proposals was published in the September 15, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 9266).

The contractor will assist the Comptroller in providing international growth equity investment management services for the Texas Tomorrow Fund's portfolio.

The contract is awarded to Dresdner RCM Global Investors LLC, Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 2900, San Francisco, California 94111. The total amount of the contract is based on the volume of funds invested. The contract was executed February 21, 2001. The term of the contract is February 21, 2001 through December 1, 2003.

TRD-200101083

Pamela Ponder

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: February 21, 2001

Notice of Contract Award

Notice of Award: Pursuant to Chapter 2305, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) announces this notice of contract award in connection with Request for Proposals (RFP #108g) to implement energy education programs in Texas schools.

The notice of request for proposals was published in the July 21, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 7007).

A third contract was awarded to: The University of Texas at El Paso, Office of Sponsored Projects, 500 W. University Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79968. The total amount is not to exceed $95,005.00. The contract term is September 1, 2000 thru August 31, 2001.

TRD-200101196

Clay Harris

Assistant General Counsel, Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: February 28, 2001

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

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, 303.005, 303.008, 303.009, 304.003, and 346.101. Tex. Fin. Code.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.003 and 303.009 for the period of 03/05/01 - 03/11/01 is 18% for Consumer ¹ /Agricultural/Commercial2 /credit thru $250,000.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.003 and 303.009 for the period of 03/05/01 - 03/11/01 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.

The monthly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.005 and 303.009 ³ for the period of 03/01/01 - 03/31/01 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.

The monthly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.005 and 303.009 for the period of 03/01/01 - 03/31/01 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.

The standard quarterly rate as prescribed by Sec. 303.008 and 303.009 for the period of 04/01/01 - 06/30/01 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.

The standard quarterly rate as prescribed by Sec. 303.008 and 303.009 for the period of 04/01/01 - 06/30/01 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.

The retail credit card quarterly rate as prescribed by Sec. 303.009 1 for the period of 04/01/01 - 06/30/01 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.

The lender credit card quarterly rate as prescribed by Sec. 346.101 Tex. Fin. Code ¹ for the period of 04/01/01 - 06/30/01 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.

The standard annual rate as prescribed by Sec. 303.008 and 303.009 4 for the period of 04/01/01 - 06/30/01 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.

The standard annual rate as prescribed by Sec. 303.008 and 303.009 for the period of 04/01/01 - 06/30/01 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.

The retail credit card annual rate as prescribed by Sec. 303.009 ¹ for the period of 04/01/01 - 06/30/01 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.

The judgment ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 304.003 for the period of 03/01/01 - 03/31/01 is 10% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.

The judgment ceiling as prescribed Sec. 304.003 for the period of 03/01/01 - 03/31/01 is 10% for Commercial over $250,000.

¹ Credit for personal, family or household use.

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

³ For variable rate commercial transactions only.

⁴ Only for open-end credit as defined in Sec. 301.002(14), Tex. Fin. Code.

TRD-200101166

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Application(s) to Amend Articles of Incorporation

Credit Union Department

Notice is given that the following application has been filed with the Credit Union Department and is under consideration:

An application for a name change was received for Dallas Teachers Credit Union, Dallas, Texas. The proposed new name is Credit Union Of Texas.

Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this publication. Any written comments must provide all information that the interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699.

TRD-200101156

Harold E. Feeney

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: February 26, 2001

Texas Department of Health

Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials

Texas Department of Health

Notice of Request for Proposals for Continuation of Direct Administrative and Fiduciary Responsibilities for Two Binational Tuberculosis Entities

The Texas Department of Health (department), Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, announces a Request For Proposals (RFP) for the continuation of direct administrative and fiduciary responsibilities for two Binational Tuberculosis (TB) entities. The RFP will be released on or about March 15, 2001.

Brief Description of Services :

The department intends to continue the direct administrative and fiduciary responsibilities for two Binational TB entities. The "Juntos" entity works with the department's Public Health Region 9/10 and Juarez, Mexico and the "Groupo Sin Fronteras" entity works with the department's Public Health Region 11 and Matamoros/Reynosa. Both entity projects are based in Mexico working in collaboration with the local and federal health department systems.

Eligible Applicants :

Eligible applicants include public health agencies of state, regional, and local health departments and non-profit agencies/organizations. Individuals are not eligible to apply. If applicant is currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded or ineligible for participation in federal or state assistance programs, applicant is ineligible to apply for funds under this RFP.

Limitations :

Approximately $97,581 is expected to be available to fund two entity project(s) with a six month budget. The specific dollar amount to be awarded to each applicant will depend upon the merit and scope of the proposed project.

Continued funding in future years will be based upon the availability of funds and documented progress of the project during the prior budget period. Funding may vary and is subject to change for each budget period.

The department reserves the right to reject any and all offers received in response to this RFP and to cancel this RFP if it is deemed in the best interest of the department.

Deadline for Proposals, Term of Contract and Amount of Award :

Proposals will be due April 15, 2001, at 2:00 p.m., Central Daylight Saving Time. The effective date of the contract awarded under this RFP will be July 1, 2001, through December 31, 2001, with options to renew annually for an additional three year period.

Contact Person :

Potential offerers may obtain a copy of the RFP on or about March 11, 2001. It is preferred that requests for the RFP be submitted to: Pamela Ferguson, Texas Department of Health, Room G-308, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas; Fax (512) 458-7787; or E-Mail: pam.ferguson@tdh.state.tx.us.

TRD-200101193

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: February 28, 2001

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Bluffview Apartments) Series 2001

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Department") at the Denton City Hall West, 221 North Elm Street, Denton, Texas 76201 at 7 p.m. on, March 27, 2001 with respect to an issue of tax-exempt multifamily residential rental project revenue bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,100,000 and taxable bonds, if necessary, in an amount to be determined, to be issued in one or more series (the "Bonds"), by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Issuer"). The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to TX Bluffview Housing, L.P., (or a related person or affiliate thereof) (the "Borrower") a limited partnership, to finance a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping a multifamily housing project for independent seniors age 55 years and older (the "Project") described as follows: 276 unit multifamily residential rental development to be constructed on approximately 29.17 acres of land located at 1551 Mingo on the south side of University Drive east of Ruddell, Denton, Denton County, Texas 76201. The Project will be initially owned and operated by TX Bluffview Housing, L.P. (or a related person or affiliate thereof). The Project will be initially managed by Southwest Housing Management.

All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views with respect to the Project and the issuance of the Bonds. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Robert Onion at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine, Austin, Texas 78701; (512) 475-3872 and/or ronion@tdhca.state.tx.us.

Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their views are invited to contact Robert Onion in writing in advance of the hearing. Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in writing to Robert Onion prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.

Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting should contact Gina Esteves, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3943 or Relay Texas at 1 800 735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/hf.htm

TRD-200101194

Daisy A. Stiner

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Knollwood Villas Apartments) Series 2001

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Department") at the Denton City Hall West, 221 North Elm Street, Denton, Texas 76201 at 6 p.m. on, March 27, 2001 with respect to an issue of tax-exempt multifamily residential rental project revenue bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,100,000 and taxable bonds, if necessary, in an amount to be determined, to be issued in one or more series (the "Bonds"), by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Issuer"). The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to Knollwood Villas, L.P., (or a related person or affiliate thereof) (the "Borrower") a limited partnership, to finance a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping a multifamily housing project (the "Project") described as follows: 280 unit multifamily residential rental development to be constructed on approximately 22 acres of land located on the south side of McKinney Street, approximately one-half mile west of Loop 288, Denton, Denton County, Texas 76201. The Project will be initially owned and operated by Knollwood Villas, L.P. (or a related person or affiliate thereof). The Project will be initially managed by Southwest Housing Management.

http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/hf.htm

TRD-200101195

Daisy A. Stiner

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: February 28, 2001

TDHCA to Seek Applicants for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Funding in Dallas County

Community Services Section

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will receive applications from organizations desiring to administer the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program in and for Dallas County.

The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 created Community Action Agencies to administer federal "War on Poverty" programs in the mid-1960s. The CAA concept continues today under the Coats Human Services Reauthorization Act of 1998, also called the CSBG Act (42 U.S.C. §§9901 et seq.) The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) administers this grant.

CSBG funds can be used to provide direct assistance to low-income persons and to assist with the costs of administering other federal, state, and local programs that provide assistance to low-income persons. This allows organizations to address the issues of poverty by administering programs that identify, address and eliminate the causes of poverty.

To be considered as the eligible entity to receive CSBG funding, an organization must: (1) provide services to low-income persons located within Dallas County, a county that is contiguous to Dallas county, or a county that is within reasonable proximity to Dallas County; and (2) demonstrate fiscal and programmatic capacity to provide services designed to eliminate the causes of poverty and foster self-sufficiency. To be designated as a CSBG eligible entity, an organization also must be governed by a local three-part board that includes publicly elected officials, representatives of the low-income community, and interested civic, public, or private organizations. If necessary, the Department will assist the successful organization to structure an appropriate board. Organizations not currently an eligible entity may apply for and be considered for funding, but will not receive funding until designated as an eligible entity.

Interested parties may request a CSBG Application Packet by fax at 512-475-3539, by phone at 512-475-3950, or by submitting a written request to:

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Community Services Section PO Box 13941 Austin, Texas 78711-3941 ATTENTION: Dyna C. Lang

The application will also be available through the TDHCA website: www.tdhca.state.tx.us. Applications will be accepted on or before 5:00 p.m. close of business on April 16, 2001.

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TRD-200101191

Daisy A. Stiner

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: February 27, 2001

Texas Department of Insurance

Insurer Services

Application for admission to the State of Texas by LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in York, Pennsylvania.

Application for admission to the State of Texas by PREMIER ACCESS INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign life company. The home office is in Sacramento, California.

Application for admission to the State of Texas by USAUTO INSURANCE CO., INC., a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in Nashville, Tennessee.

Application to change the name of AMCORP INSURANCE COMPANY to AMCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a domestic fire and casualty company. The home office is in Houston, Texas.

Application to change the name of AMERICAN NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY to GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in New York, New York.

Application to change the name of CAPITOL BANKERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY to ANNUITY & LIFE REASSURANCE AMERICA, INC., a foreign life company. The home office is in Hartford, Connecticut.

Application to change the name of GMAC INSURANCE ONLINE, INC. to GMAC INSURANCE COMPANY ONLINE, INC., foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in Hazelwood, Missouri.

Application to change the name of SECURITY FIRST LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY to METLIFE INVESTORS USA INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign life company. The home office is in Wilmington, Delaware.

Application to change the name of SYDNEY REINSURANCE CORPORATION to QBE REINSURANCE CORPORATION, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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-200101198

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Third Party Administrator Applications

The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket No. 2483, on March 20, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby, Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, to consider three nominations for appointments to the Board of Directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA). Mr. James E. Wade of Port Neches, Texas has been nominated by the Office of Public Insurance Counsel for re-appointment as one of the two general public members to serve on the TWIA Board. Mr. James P. Elbert of the Elbert Insurance Agency in Lake Jackson, Texas, has been nominated by the Texas Department of Insurance staff for re-appointment as one of the two local recording agent members to serve on the TWIA Board. Garry P. Kaufman, of the Galveston Insurance Associates in Galveston, Texas, has been nominated by the Texas Department of Insurance staff for appointment as one of the two local recording agent members to serve on the TWIA Board. Mr. Kaufman is recommended to replace Mr. Lloyd L. Grove, Jr., of the Grove Agency Insurance, Inc. in Corpus Christi, Texas, a local recording agent member whose term of office expired on March 21, 2000, but who, pursuant to the TWIA plan of operation (28 TAC §5.4001, subsection (b)(2)(D)), continues to serve until the appointment of a successor.

The hearing is held pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 21.49, Section 5A, which provides that the Commissioner after notice and hearing, may issue any orders considered necessary to carry out the purposes of Article 21.49 (Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Act), including but not limited to, maximum rates, competitive rates, and policy forms. Any person may appear and testify for or against the proposed appointment.

Article 21.49 §5(g) of the Insurance Code provides that the TWIA Board of Directors shall be composed of nine members. Section 5(g)(2) of Article 21.49 provides that two of these members shall be representatives of the general public, nominated by the Office of Public Insurance Counsel, who, as of the date of the appointment, reside in a catastrophe area and are TWIA policyholders. Section 5(g)(3) of Article 21.49 provides that two of the TWIA board members shall be local recording agents licensed under the Insurance Code with demonstrated experience in the TWIA and who, as of the date of the appointment, have principal offices located in the catastrophe area. Section 5(h) of Article 21.49 provides that members of the TWIA Board of Directors serve three-year staggered terms with the terms of three members expiring on the third Tuesday of March of each year.

Any questions concerning this matter should be addressed to Marilyn Hamilton, Associate Commissioner, Personal and Commercial Lines Division, MC 104-PC, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.

TRD-200101122

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: February 23, 2001

The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.

Application for incorporation in Texas of AS&G Claims Administration, Inc., a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Houston, Texas.

Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits, MC 107-5A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.

TRD-200101200

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: February 28, 2001

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Default Orders 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 Default Orders (DOs). The TNRCC staff proposes a DO when the staff has sent an executive director's Preliminary Report and Petition (EDPRP) to an entity outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; and the proposed technical requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance, and the entity fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of its receipt of the EDPR. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to Agreed Orders entered into by the executive director of the TNRCC pursuant to Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075, this notice of the proposed order and the opportunity to comment is published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is April 9, 2001 . The TNRCC will consider any written comments received and the TNRCC may withdraw or withhold approval of a DO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that a proposed DO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the TNRCC's jurisdiction, or the TNRCC's orders and permits issued pursuant to the TNRCC's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed DO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each of the proposed DOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional Office listed as follows. Comments about the DO should be sent to the attorney designated for the DO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2001 . Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The TNRCC attorneys are available to discuss the DOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, comments on the DOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing .

(1)COMPANY: Billy R. Stringer dba National Cleaning and Plumbing; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999- 1396-OSI-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: OS4267; LOCATION: Route 3 Box 286 Highway North in Diboll, Angelina County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: on-site sewage facility(OSSF); RULES VIOLATED: §285.7(h) and §285.14(a), by failing to provide maintenance inspection reports to the permitting authority for 67 OSSFs; §366.051(a), by failing to verify that authorization to construct had been obtained prior to installing an OSSF; §285.12 (after February 5, 1997) and §285.14 (prior to February 5, 1997), by failing to install an adequate OSSF; §361.013, by failing to pay the Watershed Management Sludge Hauler Fees; PENALTY: $21,150; STAFF ATTORNEY: Dan Joyner, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6366; REGIONAL OFFICE: Beaumont Regional Office, 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(2) COMPANY: Roy Cook dba Cook's Depot; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1357-PST-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 0047326; LOCATION: 5257 Farm-to-Market Road 149, approximately two miles north of Farm-to-Market Road, in Magnolia, Montgomery County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tanks (USTs); RULES VIOLATED: §334.49(a) and TWC, §26.3475(d), by failing to protect the UST systems from corrosion; §334.50(b)(1)(A) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to monitor the USTs for releases at a frequency of at least once every month; §334.50(b)(2) and TWC, §26.3475(a), by failing to provide proper release detection for the piping associated with the UST system; §334.93(a) and §334.9(b), by failing to demonstrate financial responsibility; §115.241 and TWC, §382.085(b), by failing to install a Stage II Vapor Recovery system; §334.48(c), by failing to conduct inventory control; §334.22(a), by failing to pay outstanding UST and associated late fees; PENALTY: $18,700; STAFF ATTORNEY: Troy Nelson, Litigation Division, MC R-12, (713) 422-8918; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Ave. Ste. H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

TRD-200101184

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

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. Section 7.075 requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is April 9, 2001 . Section 7.075 also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that the consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the TNRCC's orders and permits issued pursuant to the TNRCC's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional Office listed as follows. Comments about the AOs should be sent to the attorney designated for the AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 9 , 2001 . Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The TNRCC attorneys are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing .

(1) COMPANY: BRT Investment Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1010-PWS-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 1050105; LOCATION: at the Yellow Rock Mobile Home Park on the east side of Hunter Road, 1-mile south of McCarty Lane near San Marcos, Hays County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water system; RULES VIOLATED: §290.106(a), by failing to submit routine and repeat water samples for bacteriological analysis; §290.106(b), by failing to submit repeat samples for the months of January 1998 and February 1998; §290.106(b) and §290.106(e)(2), by failing to submit repeat water samples for bacteriological analysis and failed to provide public notification of the failure to sample; §290.46(e)(1), by failing to have a certified operator, holding a valid Grade D or higher operator's certificate, operate the water system; §290.41(c)(3)(A,) by failing to submit well completion data for review and approval; §290.46(j), by failing to document Customer Service Inspections; §290.46(f)(1), by failing to maintain free chlorine residual of 0.2 milligrams per liter in the far reaches of the distribution system; §290.46(f)(2)(B), by failing to conduct weekly disinfectant residual testing in the distribution system; §290.44(h), by failing to maintain an adequate cross-connection control program; §290.45(b)(1)(B), by failing to maintain two or more pumps at each pump station with total capacity of 2.0 gallons per minute per connection; §290.41(c)(3)(B), by failing to maintain well casing which extends 18 inches above the surface; §290.41(c)(3)(O) and §290.43(e), by failing to protect each well unit and ground storage tank with intruder resistant fencing; §290.43(c)(2) and §290.43(c)(4), by failing to equip the ground storage tank with a proper roof hatch and water level indicator; §290.46(n), by failing to keep an updated distribution map; §290.106(a)(1), by failing to keep a current bacteriological sample siting plan; §290.46(p), by failing to keep a copy of the annual internal and external tank inspection forms for ground storage and pressure tank facilities; §290.46(w), by failing to post a sign at the Facility which identifies the system ownership; PENALTY: $7,594; STAFF ATTORNEY: John Sumner, Litigation Division, MC R-7, (915) 620-6118; REGIONAL OFFICE: Austin Regional Office, 1921 Cedar Bend Dr., Ste. 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339- 2929.

(2) COMPANY: Manuel Mullins; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0991-PST-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 14032; LOCATION: 210 S. Avenue C in Olney, Young County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tanks (UST); RULES VIOLATED: §334.55, by failing to have the permanent removal from service of the USTs conducted by qualified personnel possessing the appropriate skills, experience, and competence; §334.7(a)(1) and TWC, §26.346(a), by failing to register with the TNRCC, on authorized TNRCC forms, USTs in existence on or after September 1, 1987; PENALTY: $3,500; STAFF ATTORNEY: Rebecca Nash Petty, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239- 1738; REGIONAL OFFICE: Abilene Regional Office, 1977 Industrial Blvd., Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(3) COMPANY: Morris Land Clearing, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0413-AIR-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 93-1498-T; LOCATION: 29708 Farm-to-Market Road 2978 in Magnolia, Montgomery County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: trench burning operation; RULES VIOLATED: §111.201 and TWC, §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization prior to conducting outdoor burning; §116.110(a) and TWC, §382.0518(a) and TWC, §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization or satisfy the conditions of an exemption from permitting prior to using a trench burner; PENALTY: $1,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Dan Joyner, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6366; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Ave., Ste. H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

TRD-200101183

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: February 27, 2001

Notice of Application for a Certificate to Provide Retail Electric Service

In accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, Subchapter B, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony concerning amendments of 30 TAC Chapter 331, Subchapter G and Subchapter J.

The proposed amendments would clarify the type of information needed to be submitted by an applicant for a salt cavern waste disposal well permit to demonstrate a thorough geologic characterization of the salt dome. Currently, a three-dimensional seismic survey is required to image underneath all suspected overhangs and to delineate the edge of the salt stock. The proposed amendments authorize the executive director to require a surface-recorded three-dimensional seismic survey, as necessary to establish the geologic suitability of a location. The proposed amendments would also allow the executive director to require a vertical seismic profile. Finally, the proposed amendments would make certain reformatting changes and administrative corrections.

Public hearings on these proposed revisions will be held at the following times and locations: April 3, 2001, in Tyler at 7:00 p.m. at the commission's regional office located at 2916 Teague Drive; April 5, 2001, in Mont Belvieu at 7:00 p.m. at the Barbers Hill High School, in the CTJ Conference Center, 9600 Eagle Drive; April 10, 2001, in Wharton at 7:00 p.m. at the Wharton Community Civic Center, in the Main Hall, 1924 North Fulton; and April 12, 2001, in Austin at 2:00 p.m. in Building E, Room 201S at the commission's central office located at 12100 Park 35 Circle. The hearings 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. Open discussions will not occur during the hearings; 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 hearings.

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, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or by fax to (512) 239-4808. All comments should reference Rule Log Number 2000-053- 331-WT. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., April 16, 2001. For further information, please contact Kathy Vail, Policy and Regulations Division, (512) 239-6637.

TRD-200101153

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: February 26, 2001

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on February 26, 2001, for retail electric provider (REP) certification, pursuant to §§39.101 - 39.109 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Dynergy Energy Marketing, L.P. for Retail Electric Provider (REP) certification, Docket Number 23742 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

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

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7150 no later than March 16, 2001. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7003.

TRD-200101181

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 February 22, 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 Southern Telcom Network, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23732 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service, ADSL, ISDN, HDSL, SDSL, RADSL, VDSL, Optical Services, T1-Private Line, Switch 56 KBPS, Frame Relay, Fractional T1, long distance, and wireless 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) 936-7150 no later than March 14, 2001. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7003.

TRD-200101155

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 26, 2001

Notice of Application for Waiver to Requirements in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.25

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on February 22, 2001, for waiver of certain requirements of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.25, Issuance and Format of Bills.

Docket Title and Number: Application of TXU Communications Telephone Company (TXU COMM) for Short-Term Waiver Regarding Certain Provisions of the Bill Formatting Requirements in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.25. Docket Number 23726.

The Application: P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.25 requires all certificated telecommunications utilities (CTU) to comply with the bill format changes required by the rule on or before February 15, 2001. TXU COMM is requesting an extension of the implementation deadline, from February 15, 2001 to May 1, 2001, with respect to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.25(e)(2)(C) and (e)(3)(C), which require that totals for taxes related to local telecommunications services and non-local services provided by the billing CTU be displayed separately on the bill. TXU COMM states that its bill format is already in compliance with the bulk of the §26.25 standards; however, TXU COMM asserts that additional time beyond February 15, 2001 will be needed for extensive computer reprogramming and testing, in order to ensure the quality and accuracy of the required revisions.

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. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All comments should reference Docket Number 23726.

TRD-200101147

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 26, 2001

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On February 23, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and United Technological Systems, Inc. doing business as Uni-Tel, 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 23727. 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 23727. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by March 23, 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 23727.

TRD-200101186

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 27, 2001

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On February 26, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Dialtone Depot, 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 23734. 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 23734. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by March 23, 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-200101187

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 27, 2001

Public Notice of Amendments to Interconnection Agreements

On February 15, 2001, MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC, MCI WorldCom Communications, Brooks Fiber Communications of Texas, Inc. and Verizon Southwest, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendments to an existing interconnection agreements 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 23694. 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 agreements 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 amendments to the interconnection agreements. 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 23694. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by March 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 agreements may adversely affect those interests;

2) specific allegations that the agreements, or some portion thereof:

a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreements; 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-200101113

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 22, 2001

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. Verizon Southwest's Application for Approval of LRIC Study for ISDN BRI Service Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215 on or about March 13, 2001, Docket Number 23715.

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 23715. 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-200101090

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 22, 2001

Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement

On February 20, 2001, Cameron Telephone Company and State Discount Telephone Company, collectively, applications, 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 23706. 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 23706. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by March 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-200101114

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 22, 2001

Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement

On February 21, 2001, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., doing business as Sprint, Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint (collectively, Sprint), and Broadband Office 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 23719. 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 23719. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by March 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-200101115

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 22, 2001

Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement

On February 21, 2001, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., doing business as Sprint, Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint (collectively, Sprint), and Direct- Tel USA, LLC, 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 23720. 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 23720. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by March 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-200101116

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 22, 2001

Public Notice of Workshop on Rulemaking Concerning True-Up Proceeding under PURA §39.262, and Request for Comments

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) will hold a workshop regarding the rulemaking project for the stranded-cost true-up proceedings on Tuesday, April 10, 2001, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Hearing Room, located on the 7th floor of the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. Project Number 23571, Rulemaking Concerning True-up Proceeding Under PURA §39.262 , has been established for this proceeding. The purpose of this rulemaking project is to establish the rules and procedures by which affected utilities will conduct their true-up proceedings pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) §39.262.

Prior to the workshop, the commission requests that interested persons file comments to the following questions. In addition to responding to the questions, parties are encouraged to provide proposed draft language for the true-up rule.

1. The primary purpose of the true-up process is to reach a final determination of stranded costs. Additionally, the true-up process provides a means to: (a) recognize differences in the price of power obtained through the capacity auctions and the power costs used in the excess cost over market (ECOM) model; (b) account for the annual reports; (c) capture the "claw-back" for customers who continue to pay the price to beat even if market price is lower; (d) determine the reasonableness of regulatory assets not previously approved in a rate order that are being recovered through transition charges and/or competition transition charges; and (e) close out the books on fuel costs. Given these multiple objectives of the true-up rule, what are the criteria that determine which utilities must file for a true-up proceeding to satisfy each of the listed objectives?

2. Do all utilities that have undertaken ECOM-mitigation measures need to file for a true-up?

3. What procedural elements, if any, should be included in the true-up rule?

4. Should this rule address the return of excess mitigation or recovery of negative ECOM? If so, how?

5. Should this rule address the issue of whether or not to reconcile negative ECOM with securitized regulatory assets? If so, how?

6. Does commission Substantive Rule §25.381, relating to Capacity Auctions, adequately address the specific requirements of PURA §39.262(d)(2)? For what years does PURA §39.262(d)(2) need to be applied?

7. Pursuant to PURA §39.262(i), if the use of the ECOM model is necessary in 2004, should this true-up rulemaking determine the procedures that will be used to update the ECOM model inputs of natural gas prices, capacity costs, and growth rates for operation and maintenance (O&M) and administrative and general (A&G) costs?

8. What factors or circumstances associated with this rule necessitate the need for adjustments to the Price to Beat?

9. How should this rule harmonize the two standards set forth in PURA §39.201(l) and PURA §39.262(g) relating to adjustments to nonbypassable charges?

10. Should the methods provided in PURA §39.262(g) that pertain to any necessary adjustments to nonbypassable delivery rates have a specific hierarchy/priority in all instances or should the use of these methods be considered on a case-by-case basis?

11. How will the "market price of electricity" and "prevailing market price of electricity" be determined for purposes of PURA §39.262(e)?

12. Should this rule address any specific true-up procedures or mechanisms related to fuel surcharges for the period prior to December 31, 2001 that are extended into 2002 and (perhaps) beyond? If so, what specific true-up procedures are necessary?

13. Pursuant to PURA §39.262(h)(1), how should the identity and amount of any "generating assets associated with each generating plant that is sold" be determined?

14. As contained in PURA §39.262(h)(1), does the term "total net value realized" include the effects of any taxes? If so, how should any tax effects be reflected in the true-up process? What other factors might be reflected in the "total net value realized"?

15. PURA §39.251(7) states that "For purposes of Section 39.262, book value shall be established as of December 31, 2001, or the date a market value is established through a market valuation method under Section 39.262(h), whichever is earlier.…" How should the application of any stranded-cost mitigation measures and subsequent excess mitigation credits be reflected in the book value of a company's generation assets, and how should the true-up rule address this issue?

16. Should the true-up rule address the procedures for establishing the market valuation of an offer of sale for purposes of PURA §39.262(h)(4)?

17. Does commission Substantive Rule §25.261, relating to Stranded Cost Recovery of Environmental Cleanup Costs, adequately address the consideration of environmental clean-up costs in the true-up proceeding? If not, how should the true-up rule address any additional issues related to such costs?

18. How should this rule address the situation in which a method has been adopted in the unbundled cost of service (UCOS) cases to return excess-earnings mitigation, but later annual reports show that excess earnings are actually higher or lower than estimated? What other issues pursuant to PURA §39.261(c)(2) should be addressed within the context of the true-up rule?

19 How will the effects of any excess earnings resulting from analysis of the annual reports be reflected in the true-up proceedings? Please address possible scenarios; for example, if excess earnings were used to mitigate ECOM in prior years, but the true-up process results in negative ECOM, would the prior years' adjustments be reversed in the true-up proceeding?

20. As prescribed in PURA §39.262(e), how will the "number of new customers obtained outside the service area" be determined?

21. Are there any other issues that the true-up rule should address?

Responses may be filed by submitting 16 copies to the commission's Filing Clerk, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 within 21 days of the date of publication of this notice. All responses should reference Project Number 23571.

Ten days prior to the workshop the commission shall make available in Central Records under Project Number 23571 an agenda for the format of the workshop.

Questions concerning the workshop or this notice should be referred to Darryl Tietjen, Director of Financial Analysis, Financial Review Division, at (512) 936-7436. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200101192

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 27, 2001

Texas Department of Transportation