Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Advertisement for Sealed Proposals
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION IS REQUESTING SEALED PROPOSALS
FROM QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: For Development of
Employee Transportation Coordination and Business Education / Attraction Programs
(CAMPO-02-FY 02)
Proposal Packets may be obtained from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization office, 1011 San Jacinto, 2nd Floor, Austin, Texas 78701. A pre-proposal
conference is scheduled for Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in the
Third Floor Conference Room.
All proposals must be submitted to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization Office at the aforementioned address no later than 1:00 p.m.
(CST), Thursday, February 14, 2002. No late proposals nor faxed proposals
will be accepted.
For further information, please contact Rachel Clampffer, Manager, 512.974.6051,
or e-mail to rachel.clampffer@ci.austin.tx.us.
THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION HEREBY NOTIFIES ALL
OFFERORS THAT IN REGARD TO ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT,
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES WILL
BE AFFORDED EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SUBMIT OFFERS IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVITATION
AND WILL NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE GROUNDS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX,
NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY IN CONSIDERATION FOR AN AWARD.
TRD-200108297
Michael R. Aulick
Executive Director
Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Filed: December 28, 2001
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 December 14, 2001, through December 20, 2001. The public
comment period for these projects will close at 5:00 p.m. on January 25, 2002.
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:
Applicant: Panaco Production Company; Location: The proposed Well No. 14
would be located at coordinates X=3,319,812; Y=676,384. The proposed platform
would be situated 200 feet from the well and the pipeline would terminate
at coordinates X=3,322,452; Y=675,918 in Chambers County, Texas. The project
can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Umbrella Point, Texas.
Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone: 15; Easting: 321404; Northing: 3278941.
CCC Project No.: 01-0419-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant
proposes to drill State Tract 88 Well Number 14. If it becomes necessary to
stabilize the drilling barge, the applicant requests authorization to install
a 250-foot by 100-foot shell pad. If the well is successful, a 40-foot by
30-foot production platform and two 6-inch pipelines, approximately 2,680
feet long, would be installed. The pipelines would be installed by jetting
to a minimum depth of 3 feet below the bay bottom. Approximately 1,389 cubic
yards of shell would be required for the shell pad and the jetting pipelines
would temporarily disturb approximately 893 cubic yards of submerged land.
Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #09219(16)/022 is being
evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403)
and §404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§125-1387). NOTE:
The CMP consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Railroad
Commission of Texas as part of its certification under §401 of the Clean
Water Act.
Applicant: Panaco Production Company; Location: The proposed Well No. 13
would be located at coordinates X=3,319,527; Y=672,061. The proposed platform
would be situated adjacent to the well and within the 500-foot diameter work
area. The pipeline would terminate at coordinates X=3,322,452; Y=675,918 at
an existing structure. in Chambers County, Texas. The project can be located
on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Umbrella Point, Texas. Approximate
UTM Coordinates: Zone: 15; Easting: 327754; Northing: 3282615. CCC Project
No.: 01-0423-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to
drill State Tract 87 Well Number 13. If it becomes necessary to stabilize
the drilling barge, the applicant requests authorization to install a 250-foot
by 100-foot shell pad. If the well is successful, a 40-foot by 30-foot production
platform and two 6-inch pipelines, approximately 4,983 feet long, would be
installed. The two pipelines would connect the State Tract 87 Well Number
13 to existing facilities. The pipelines would be installed by jetting to
a minimum depth of 3 feet below the bay bottom. Approximately 1,389 cubic
yards of shell would be required for the shell pad and the jetting pipelines
would temporarily disturb approximately 893 cubic yards of submerged land.
Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #09219(16)/023 is being
evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403)
and §404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§125-1387). NOTE:
The CMP consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Railroad
Commission of Texas as part of its certification under §401 of the Clean
Water Act.
Applicant: Davis Petroleum Corporation; Location: The project site is located
in State Tract 127 in Galveston Bay in Chambers County, Texas. The project
can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Morgan's Point, Texas.
Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone: 15; Easting: 312036; Northing: 3279240.
CCC Project No.: 01-0424-F1; Description of Proposed Action: This notice reflects
a modification to a project that was originally coordinated via public notice
dated 28 September 2001. The applicant has revised the project plans to drill
their Well No. 1A in State Tract 127 and to realign the flowline in a more
northerly direction to avoid impacts to the federal project. The project involves
the construction of a well platform, a production platform, a flowline, and
a shell pad. The 8-inch flowline would be installed by trenching, jetting,
or disking, depending on bottom conditions and would be buried at a minimum
of 3 feet below the mudline. The shell pad would be 240 feet long by 100 feet
wide and would require the placement of approximately 2,667 cubic yards of
material into the bay. No wetlands or vegetated shallows would be impacted.
Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #22496 is being evaluated
under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403)
and §404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§125-1387). NOTE:
The CMP consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Railroad
Commission of Texas as part of its certification under §401 of the Clean
Water Act.
Applicant: Port of Corpus Christi; Location: The project site is located
west of Corpus Christi Bay and north of Interstate Highway 37 in Nueces County,
Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled:
Corpus Christi, Texas and Annaville, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone:
15; Easting: 658000; Northing: 3078000. CCC Project No.: 01-0425-F1; Description
of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to construct 11.8 miles of two-lane
roadway and approximately 6 miles of railroad corridor paralleling a portion
of the proposed roadway. The roadway would consist of one 12-foot wide lane
in each direction with 10-foot wide shoulders. The proposed right-of-way width
would vary from 100 feet to 220 feet and a small portion would be placed on
pilings. This project would require the placement of fill material into approximately
12 acres of jurisdictional areas. Approximately 9 acres of the jurisdictional
areas consist of disturbed, mostly unvegetated, hypersaline mudflat. The remaining
acres consist of vegetated wetlands. As mitigation for the impacts to aquatic
resources, the applicant proposes to create approximately 6 acres of shallow
water habitat. Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #22534 is
being evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403)
and §404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§125-1387). NOTE:
The CMP consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission as part of its certification under §401
of the Clean Water Act.
Applicant: Texas Department of Transportation; Location: The project site
is located along Interstate Highway 10 (I-10) from east of Beaumont at the
base of the Neches River crossing eastward to I-10's intersection with Dewitt
Road, Vidor, Orange County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S.
quadrangle map entitled: Beaumont East, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates:
Zone: 15; Easting: 399298; Northing: 3331459. CCC Project No.: 01-0428-F1;
Description of Proposed Action: At a site designated as "Wetland Site", the
applicant proposes to widen I-10 from four to six lanes from west of the Neches
River eastward to Dewitt Road. At Crossing #1, the applicant proposes to fill
approximately 1.10 acres of wetlands to realign Old Highway 90 to alleviate
traffic safety hazards. The applicant proposes to remove and replace an existing
59-foot wide by 308-foot long bridge with a 114-foot wide by 308-foot long
bridge. The applicant proposes to excavate 0.42-acre adjacent to Baird's Bayou
to provide access for construction/demolition barges. No jurisdictional wetlands
would be impacted at this site. At Location #1, the applicant proposes to
remove and replace an existing 59-foot wide by 420-foot long bridge with a
114-foot wide by 500-foot long bridge, remove the existing east- and west-bound
turnarounds, construct new east- and west-bound turnarounds, including a center
median, and to plug and abandon existing culverts and install new culverts.
The applicant proposes to place approximately 300 cubic yards of clean fill
below the ordinary high water mark. This activity would temporarily impact
0.84 acre of wetlands and permanently fill 0.42 acre of wetlands and waters
of the U.S. At Crossing #2 the applicant proposes to remove and replace an
existing 72-foot wide by 453-foot long bridge with a 114-foot wide by 440-foot
long bridge. The applicant proposes to excavate approximately 1.56 acres adjacent
to Baird's Bayou to provide access for construction/demolition barges. Approximately
0.090 acre of wetlands would be permanently impacted by the excavation. At
Location #5 the applicant proposes to remove and replace an existing 59-foot
wide by 450-foot long bridge with a 114-foot wide by 377-foot long bridge,
remove the existing east- and west-bound turnarounds, construct new east-
and west-bound turnarounds, including a center median, and to plug and abandon
existing culverts and install new culverts creating a new flow line for Tiger
Creek. The applicant proposes to place approximately 750 cubic yards of clean
fill below the ordinary high water mark, place fill in approximately 0.80
acre of wetlands, and install approximately 328 linear feet of 6-foot wide
by 3-foot tall box culverts. This activity would temporarily impact 0.68 acre
of wetlands and permanently fill 0.91 acre of wetlands and waters of the U.S.
Mitigation: At "Wetland Site", the applicant proposes to remove the old roadbed,
lower the grade, construct a 1 to 1.5-foot tall berm around the area, and
allow the area to revegetate naturally. At Location #1, the applicant proposes
to reshape and lower the grade of 0.84 acre of remaining wetlands, create
a "wet" basin, and allow the area to revegetate naturally. At Location #5,
the applicant proposes to reshape and lower the grade of 0.68 acre of remaining
wetlands, create a "wet" basin, and allow the area to revegetate naturally.
If additional mitigation is required, the applicant proposes to use credits
from the Blue Elbow Preservation Site. Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit
application #22345 is being evaluated under §404 of the Clean Water Act
(33 U.S.C.A. §§125-1387). NOTE: The CMP consistency review for this
project may be conducted by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
as part of its certification under §401 of the Clean Water Act.
Applicant: Trans Texas Gas Corporation; Location: The project is located
in State Tracts 116A, 324, 336, 337, and 346 in Galveston Bay, approximately
5 miles northeast of Texas City, Chambers County, Texas. The project can be
located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Port Bolivar, Texas. Approximate
UTM Coordinates: Zone: 15; Easting: 322000; Northing: 3257000. CCC Project
No.: 01-0430-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. No drilling
or platform construction would be performed within 2,500 feet from the centerline
of the Houston Ship Channel. Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application
#22522 is being evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of
1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403) and §404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§125-1387).
NOTE: The CMP consistency review for this project may be conducted by the
Railroad Commission of Texas as part of its certification under §401
of the Clean Water Act.
Applicant: Natural Energy Group, Inc.; Location: The project is located
in Sabine Lake in State Tracts (ST) 5, 6, and 8 in Orange and Jefferson Counties,
Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled:
West of Greens Bayou, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone: 15; Easting:
417250; Northing: 3314517. CCC Project No.: 01-0431-F1; Description of Proposed
Action: The applicant requests authorization to install and maintain 12,239
linear feet of pipeline to support the production of the ST 8 No. 1 Well.
One 4-inch diameter and one 8-inch diameter pipeline would be jetted or buried
in the same 3-foot wide trench at a minimum of 3 feet below the mudline. The
pipelines would originate at the ST 8 No. 1 Well and terminate at a riser
located on land, west of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW). At the crossing
of the GIWW, the pipeline trench would be buried 8 feet below the authorized
project depth of 16 feet below mean ground level. In an effort to protect
the shoreline at the point where the pipelines would meet the land, the applicant
proposes to place approximately 7.5 cubic yards of riprap along the bank.
Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #22547 is being evaluated
under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403)
and §404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§125-1387). NOTE:
The CMP consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Railroad
Commission of Texas as part of its certification under §401 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-200200013
Larry R. Soward
Chief Clerk, General Land Office
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: January 2, 2002
Notice of Awards
Pursuant to Chapters 403, 2305 and 2156, and Sections 2156.121 and 2156.122,
Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces
this notice of contract awards.
The notice of request for proposals (RFP #121c) was published in the May
25, 2001, issue of the
Texas Register
(26
TexReg 3854).
The contractors will design, purchase and install renewable energy-powered
water purification systems in selected colonias and disaster relief areas.
A contract was awarded to Bob J. Johnson and Associates, Inc., 1313 FM
1960 E., Houston, Texas 77073. The total amount is not to exceed $110,000.00.
The term of the contract is October 15, 2001 through October 31, 2002. A second
contract was awarded to the University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W. University,
El Paso, Texas 79968. The total amount is not to exceed $99,707.00. The contract
term is November 1, 2001 through November 30, 2002.
TRD-200200012
Pamela Ponder
Deputy General Counsel for Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: January 2, 2002
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 12/31/01 - 01/06/02 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sections 303.003 and 303.09 for the
period of 12/31/01 - 01/06/02 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-200108277
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: December 27, 2001
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, and 303.009, Tex. Fin. Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.003 and Sec. 303.009 for the
period of 01/07/02 - 01/13/02 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
2
/credit thru
$250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.003 and Sec. 303.009 for the
period of 01/07/02 - 01/13/02 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The monthly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.005
3
for the period of 01/01/02 - 01/31/02 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit
thru $250,000.
The monthly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.005 for the period of 01/01/02
- 01/31/02 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.
3
For variable rate commercial transactions
only.
TRD-200200011
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: January 2, 2002
Notice
The Edwards Aquifer Authority hereby gives notice of the Issuance of Proposed
Approval of Applications to Transfer Interim Authorization Status and Amend
Applications for Initial Regular Permits, and Applications to Transfer and
Amend Initial Regular Permits ("Transfer Application"). This Transfer Application
applies to transfer interim authorization status and amend Applications for
Initial Regular Permit ("IRP Applications") and transfer and amend Initial
Regular Permits ("IRPs") where the location of the point of withdrawal is
proposed to be transferred from west of Cibolo Creek to east of Cibolo Creek.
The Transfer Applications, if approved, would authorize the transferees to
withdraw groundwater from the Edwards Aquifer at a new point of withdrawal
east of Cibolo Creek according to the terms and conditions set forth in the
amended IRP Applications and IRPs. The conditions contained in the amended
IRP Applications and IRPs concern the location of points of withdrawal, among
other things.
A copy of the Proposed Approval, along with the Technical Summary, are
available for public inspection at the offices of the Edwards Aquifer Authority,
1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX 78215, Monday through Friday
between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
A brief description of the Proposed Approval of the Transfer Applications,
and Technical Summary are set out on the attached table of Proposed Approvals
of Transfer Applications.
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The Proposed Action of the Transfer Applications will be presented to the
board of directors for action within 60 days of the date of the last publication
of the Notices required to be published pursuant to §707.510(b)(2) and
(3) (relating to Publication of Notice of Proposed Permits and Technical Summary
in the
Texas Register
and Local Newspapers)
of the Authority's rules, unless a Request for a Contested Case Hearing is
submitted within 30 days after publication of this Notice in the
Texas Register
pursuant to §707.510(d)(6) and §§707.601-.604
(relating to Procedures for Contested Case Hearings on Applications).
An applicant, another applicant for a groundwater withdrawal permit, or
a permittee holding a groundwater withdrawal permit may request a hearing
on a Transfer Application by filing with the Docket Clerk of the Authority
on or before the 30th day after the publication of this Notice in the Texas
Register in accordance with §707.510(d)(6) and §707.601-604. Specifically,
the deadline for filing a Request for a Contested Case Hearing is on or before
Monday, February 11, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. at the Authority's Offices.
A request for a Contested Case Hearing Packet and instructions for filing
a Request for a Contested Case Hearing may be obtained by contacting the Docket
Clerk of the Authority, Ms. Brenda J. Davis.
This Notice of Proposed Approval of Applications to Transfer Interim Authorization
Status and Amend Applications for Initial Regular Permits, and Applications
to Transfer and Amend Initial Regular Permits and Technical Summary in Support
Thereof is published pursuant to §707.510(b), and will be published in
the Texas Register and in the following six newspapers with circulation within
the jurisdiction of the Authority: Hondo Anvil Herald; Medina Valley Times;
New Braunfels Herald Zeitung; San Antonio Express-News; San Marcos Daily Record;
and the Uvalde Leader-News.
If you have questions on any information in this notice or in the event
you require additional information hearing procedures, you may contact Ms.
Brenda J. Davis, Docket Clerk for the Authority, at (210) 222-2204 or 1-800-292-1047.
TRD-200200008
Gregory M. Ellis
General Manager
Edwards Aquifer Authority
Filed: January 2, 2002
Notice of Intent to Adopt Penalty Schedule and Request for Public Comment
The Texas General Land Office is proposing changes to the current schedule
for assessing administrative penalties for violations of Texas Natural Resources
Code (the Code)§51.302. Section 51.302 of the Code authorizes the Commissioner
of the General Land Office (Commissioner) to assess administrative penalties
against a person for constructing, maintaining, owning, or possessing a facility
or structure on state-owned submerged land without a proper easement or lease
from the state under Chapter 51 or Chapter 33 of the Code. Penalties may be
not less than $50 or exceed $1,000 per violation per day. Section 17.7, Title
31, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), provides that the amount of the minimum
penalty assessed shall be according to a penalty schedule, approved by the
Commissioner with the concurrence of the School Land Board, and made available
for public inspection and review. On November 15, 2001, the Commissioner and
the School Land Board approved the proposed penalty schedule and requested
that public comment be solicited prior to implementation.
The current penalty schedule is based upon a square footage calculation
and does not specifically provide for consideration of various factors that
would serve to mitigate the penalty. The purpose of the revised penalty schedule
is to allow for consideration of these various factors as required by 31 TAC §17.7(1).
These factors are: (A) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature,
circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation and the hazard and damage,
including damage to natural resources, caused thereby; (B) the degree of cooperation
of the owner and operator once that person was given notice of the violation;
(C) the degree of culpability and the history of previous violations by the
owner or operator; (D) the amount necessary to deter future violations; and
(E) any other matter relevant to a fair and just result. The intent of the
revised penalty schedule is to provide for the assessment of fair, consistent,
uniform and appropriate penalties that take into account all relevant factors,
and that allow for the consideration of mitigating factors such as the degree
of cooperation of the person.
The General Land Office solicits public comment regarding the penalty schedule.
Comments may be submitted to Ms. Melinda Tracy, Texas Register Liaison, General
Land Office, P.O. Box 12873, Austin, Texas, 78711-2873, melinda.tracy@glo.state.tx.us,
facsimile (512) 463-6311. In order to be considered, comments must be received
by 5:00 p.m. no later than 30 days after publication. The penalty schedule,
including any revisions resulting from public comment, will be adopted by
separate notice published in the
Texas Register
after the closure of the public comment period. For more information on the
penalty schedule, please contact Barbara B. Deane, Director, Environmental
Law Section, General Land Office, at (512) 463-5836, barbara.deane@glo.state.tx.us.
I. Introduction.
The Texas Natural Resources
Code (the Code) §51.302 confers authority on the Commissioner of the
General Land Office (Commissioner) to assess administrative penalties against
a person for constructing, maintaining, owning, or possessing a facility or
structure on state-owned submerged land without a proper easement or lease
from the state under Chapter 51 or under Chapter 33 of the Code. This penalty
matrix ensures that all administrative enforcement actions are fair, uniform,
consistent, and appropriate. Administrative penalties assessed may not exceed
$1,000 per day. Additional remedies may be available to the Commissioner and
the General Land Office (Land Office), such as removal of facilities or structures
and assessing costs of removal and disposal, electing to accept ownership
of facilities or structures, referrals for injunctive relief, and civil penalties.
This matrix does not in any way limit the Commissioner or the Land Office
solely to the assessment of administrative penalties. This matrix has been
approved by the Commissioner with the concurrence of the School Land Board,
and is effective immediately upon publication. This matrix supercedes the
"Schedule of Administrative Penalties" previously adopted by the Land Office
under §17.7 of Title 31, Texas Administrative Code.
II. Determining the appropriate penalty.
Section 17.7 of Title 31, Texas Administrative Code, requires that the Commissioner
consider certain factors when determining penalties to be assessed under the
provisions of the Code, §§51.302 and 51.3021. The seriousness of
the violation ("Type of Structure", "Location of Structure", and "Impediment
to Access or Use of State-owned Lands") and the hazard and damage, including
damage to natural resources ("Environmental Impacts") will be considered by
referencing Table A of this matrix. Each of the four factors should be analyzed
as minor, moderate, or major. The corresponding dollar amounts derived from
the four factors should be added together for the base penalty. The base penalty
will then be adjusted upward or downward based upon the factors in Table B,
"Adjustments to Base Penalty." These factors include the "Degree of Cooperation"
of the owner and/or operator (Respondent) once that person was given notice
of the violation; the "Degree of Culpability and History of Previous Violations"
by the owner and/or operator (Respondent); the "Amount Necessary to Deter
Future Violations"; and any "Matters Relevant to a Fair and Just Result."
The resulting adjustments should be totaled and then applied to the base penalty
for a final penalty amount. The penalty will be assessed per day beginning
thirty days after service of a Notice of Violation, unless otherwise agreed
to in writing by the Land Office or the Commissioner. Pursuant to §51.302
of the Code, and subject to Paragraph IV of this matrix, the maximum penalty
is $1,000 per day, and the minimum penalty is $50 per day, regardless of the
result of the penalty matrix calculation.
III. Penalty Matrix for Unauthorized Structures.
[Table 1]
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TABLE B: ADJUSTMENTS TO BASE PENALTY:
Degree of Cooperation
- Increase or decrease
base penalty up to 50%; maximum adjustment $250.00.
Degree of Culpability and History of Previous Violations
- Increase or decrease base penalty up to 50%; maximum adjustment
$250.00. Respondents with prior violations are subject to an automatic increase
of $250.
Deter Future Violations
- Increase or decrease
base penalty up to 50%; maximum adjustment $250.00.
Matters Relevant to a Fair and Just Result
- Increase or decrease base penalty up to 100%, subject to the minimum penalty
of $50.
Total all Table B adjustments then add to (or subtract from) the base penalty
for a final penalty amount to be assessed per day.
IV. Result of the Penalty Matrix Calculation.
Penalties will not be formally assessed until thirty days after the issuance
of a Notice of Violation, pursuant to §51.3021 of the Code. During this
thirty-day period, Respondents are given an opportunity to come into compliance.
If the final penalty matrix calculation results in a penalty amount of
$50 to $100.00, the Respondent will receive an Advisory Letter and, if the
structure or facility qualifies for an easement or lease, an application form.
If the penalty matrix calculation results in a penalty amount of $101 to
$200, the Respondent will receive a Notice of Noncompliance and, if the structure
or facility qualifies for an easement or lease, an application form.
If the Respondent fails to come into compliance after receipt of an Advisory
letter or a Notice of Noncompliance, the Commissioner, through the Land Office,
may proceed to issue a Notice of Violation, regardless of the penalty amount.
If the penalty matrix calculation results in a penalty amount of $201 and
up, the Respondent will receive a Notice of Violation. Penalties will be pursued
in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Code §51.3021, 31
TAC §§17.1-17.50, and 1 TAC §§155.1-155.59.
TRD-200108289
Larry R. Soward
Chief Clerk, General Land Office
General Land Office
Filed: December 27, 2001
Notice of Application and Priorities for Byrne Formula Grant Program
The Criminal Justice Division (CJD), Office of the Governor, is preparing
its application for a 2002 grant under the federal Edward Byrne Memorial State
and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Formula Grant Program. The estimated
allocation for Texas will be $31.8 million.
In addition, the CJD is proposing to amend the state's three priorities
identified in the
Multi-Year Statewide Strategy for
Drug and Violent Crime Control (2000-2002)
. The priorities are used
for distribution of subgrants awarded under the Byrne Fund. The new proposed
priorities are: 1) enhance the state's response to counter-terrorism through
planning, training and equipping resources; 2) coordinate efforts and leverage
resources to disrupt the manufacturing, sale, distribution and trafficking
of illegal drugs; and 3) reduce the demand for drugs in coordination with
a network of prevention and treatment programs.
A copy of the 2000-2002 Strategy may be obtained by writing the Criminal
Justice Division, Office of the Governor, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711
or by calling (512) 463-7879.
Comments on the application or the strategy must be submitted in writing
to Judy Switzer, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor, P.O. Box
12428, Austin, Texas 78711. Comments must be received in CJD or postmarked
no later than 30 days from the date of the publication of this announcement.
TRD-200200002
David Zimmerman
Assistant General Counsel
Office of the Governor
Filed: January 2, 2002
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Park Meadows Apartments) Series 2002
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Department") at the Boerne City Hall,
403 E. Blanco, Boerne, Texas 78006 at 6 p.m. on January 28, 2002 with respect
to an issue of tax-exempt multifamily residential rental project revenue bonds
in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,500,000 and taxable bonds,
if necessary, in an amount to be determined, to be issued in one or more series
(the "Bonds"), by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the
"Issuer"). The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to Boerne Park Meadows
Apartments, L.P., a limited partnership, or a related person or affiliate
thereof (the "Borrower") to finance a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing
and equipping a multifamily housing project (the "Project") described as follows:
100-unit multifamily residential rental development to be constructed on approximately
13.788 acres of land located on second lot on the west side of Calk Lane north
of the intersection of Calk Lane and West San Antonio Street in Boerne, Kendall
County, Texas 78006. The project will be initially owned and operated by the
Borrower.
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.
TRD-200200009
Ruth Cedillo
Acting Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: January 2, 2002
Notice
Administrative Hearing before an administrative law judge of the State
Office of Administrative Hearings in the matter of the complaint of the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs vs. Marco A. Jaramillo dba Fiesta
Mobile Homes to hear alleged violations of Sections 6 B(b), 4(d), 14(f), and
14(j)of the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act and Sections 80.50(b),
80.54(a), 80.131(b), and 80.132(3) of the Administrative Rules regarding installing
a Wind Zone I home in a Wind Zone II area, not properly installing a manufactured
home and not responding with corrective action in a timely manner SOAH 332-02-1159.
Department MHD2001001313-IV, MHD2001001913-IV, MHD2002000289-IV
Contact: Jerry Schroeder, P.O. Box 12489, Austin, Texas 78711-2489, (512)
475-2894, jschroed@tdhca.state.tx.us
TRD-200200001
Bobbie Hill
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Manufactured Housing
Division
Filed: January 2, 2002
Notice of Contract Award
The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) announces this notice of contract
award. The invitation for request for proposal was published in the September
14, 2001, issue of the
Texas Register
, (26
TexReg 7145).
The Hunger Prevention Act (HPA) of 1988 provides that state agencies may,
at their option, inform low-income households about the availability, eligibility
requirements, application procedures, and benefits of the Food Stamp Program.
States may receive federal matching funds for such program information activities.
DHS did fund and receive a federal match for such a campaign in federal
fiscal years 2002 and 2003 totaling $650,000. This contract was awarded to
the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies (TACAA), 2512 I.H. 35 South,
Suite 100, Austin, TX 78704-2555.
DHS and TACAA will enter into a twenty (20) month cost reimbursement contract
that will begin January 1, 2002, and end August 31, 2003. The contractor will
subcontract with non-profit, community based organizations who will provide
Food Stamp Program information and application assistance to potentially eligible
non-participating households. This contract is anticipated to be active in
the following counties: Harris, Tarrant, Bexar, Hidalgo, Dallas, and El Paso.
The Texas Works department will administer the program, and Robert Jacques
with Program Administration and Educational Services will provide contract
oversight. If you have an questions concerning this contract, please contact
Robert Jacques at 512/438- 4385.
TACAA will report contract activities monthly to the program administrator
and will provide a final report at the end of the contract period.
TRD-200200005
Paul Leche
General Counsel, Legal Services
Texas Department of Human Services
Filed: January 2, 2002
Company Licensing
Application for admission to the State of Texas by THE ACCIDENT FUND COMPANY,
a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in Lansing, Michigan.
Application for admission to the State of Texas by THE HARTFORD STEAM BOILER
INSPECTION AND INSURANCE COMPANY OF CONNECTICUT, a foreign fire and casualty
company. The home office is in Hartford, Connecticut.
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-200200006
Lynda H. Nesenholtz
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: January 2, 2002
The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval
of a rate filing request submitted by Service Lloyds Insurance Company proposing
to use rates for private passenger automobile insurance that are outside the
upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner
of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g). The Company
is requesting the following flex percentages for all classes and coverages
(except Towing/Labor and Audio Equipment: +60 for territories 1, 2, 3, 6,
7, 13, 23, 24, 31, 32, and 40; +42 for territories 10, 11, 12, 20, 27, 28,
34, 41, 45, 54, and 62; +32 for all other territories; and Benchmanrk for
only Towing/Labor and Audio Equipment coverages under all classes and territories.
The overall rate change is +20.6%.
Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting Judy Deaver, at the
Texas Department of Insurance, Automobile/Homeowners Division, P.O. Box 149104,
Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 322-3478.
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 Chief Actuary for P&C, Mr. Phil Presley, at the Texas Department of
Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by January 12,
2002.
TRD-200108278
Lynda H. Nesenholtz
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: December 27, 2001
The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval
of a rate filing request submitted by The Travelers Indemnity Company of America,
proposing to use rates for commercial automobile insurance that are outside
the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner
of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g). The Company
is requesting the following flex percent of +45% by coverage, for all territories
and classifications. This overall rate change is 45%.
Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting Judy Deaver, at the
Texas Department of Insurance, Automobile/Homeowners Division, P.O. Box 149104,
Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 322-3478.
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 Chief Actuary for P&C, Mr. Phil Presley, at the Texas Department of
Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by January 28,
2002.
TRD-200108303
Lynda H. Nesenholtz
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: December 31, 2001
A public hearing originally scheduled before the Commissioner of Insurance
for February 12, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. under Docket No. 2510, has been moved to
Room 100 of the Texas Department of Insurance Building, 333 Guadalupe Street
in Austin, Texas, The hearing is to consider staff's petition to amend the
Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual (the Manual), to adopt new and/or
adjusted 2002 model Private Passenger Automobile Physical Damage Rating Symbols.
Proposed amendments to the automobile rules and rating manual and the statutory
authority for the proposal was published in the December 28, 2001 issue of
the
Texas Register
(26 TexReg 11103).
TRD-200200004
Lynda H. Nesenholtz
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: January 2, 2002
Instant Game No. 253 "Hearts of Gold"
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 253 is "HEARTS OF GOLD". The play style
is "key symbol match with auto win".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 253 shall be $1.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 253.
A. Display Printing - That area of the instant game ticket outside of the
area where the Overprint and Play Symbols appear.
B. Latex Overprint - The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols
on the front of the ticket.
C. Play Symbol - One of the symbols which appears under the Latex Overprint
on the front of the ticket. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in
black ink in positive. The possible play symbols are: $1.00, $2.00, $3.00,
$5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $100, $1,000, BOW AND ARROW SYMBOL, RING SYMBOL, LIPS
SYMBOL, CANDY SYMBOL, DIAMOND SYMBOL, NECKLACE SYMBOL, ROSE SYMBOL, GIFT SYMBOL,
DOLLAR BILL SYMBOL, AND CUPID SYMBOL.
D. Play Symbol Caption - the small printed material appearing below each
Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One and only one of these Play
Symbol Captions appears under each Play Symbol and each is printed in caption
font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol Caption which corresponds with
and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
Table 1 of this section Figure 1:16 TAC GAME NO. 253 - 1.2D
[graphic]
E. Retailer Validation Code - Three small letters found under the removable
scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate
instant winners. The possible validation codes are:
Table 2 of this section. Figure 2:16 TAC GAME NO. 253 - 1.2E
[graphic]
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16.
Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of
the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 with the exception of ∅, which
will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through
it.
F. Serial Number - A unique 13 digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off
covering on the front of the ticket. There is a four (4) digit security number
which will be boxed and placed randomly within the Serial Number. The remaining
nine (9) digits of the Serial Number are the Validation Number. The Serial
Number is positioned beneath the bottom row of play data in the scratched-off
play area. The format will be : 0000000000000.
G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $5.00, $10.00, and
$20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00, $100, and $500.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000.
J. Bar Code - A 22 character interleaved two (2) of five (5) bar code which
will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit pack number, the
three (3) digit ticket number and the nine (9) digit Validation Number. The
bar code appears on the back of the ticket.
K. Pack-Ticket Number - A twenty-two (22) digit number consisting of the
three (3) digit game number (253), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within
each pack. The format will be: 253-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "HEARTS OF GOLD" Instant Game tickets contain 250 tickets,
which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of five
(5). Ticket 000 to 004 will be on the top page. Tickets 005 to 009 on the
next page and so on. Tickets 245 to 249 will be on the last page. Tickets
000 and 249 will be folded down to expose the pack-ticket number through the
shrink-wrap.
M. Non-Winning Ticket - A ticket which is not programmed to be a winning
ticket or a ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game
Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and
applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery
Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.
N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery "HEARTS
OF GOLD" Instant Game No. 253 ticket.
2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners
is subject to the general ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas
Lottery Rule 401.302, Instant Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements
set out on the back of each instant ticket. A prize winner in the "HEARTS
OF GOLD" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 12 (twelve) play symbols. If any of the player's YOUR SYMBOLS
match the either LUCKY NUMBER, the player will win the prize shown. If the
player gets a cupid symbol, the player will win that prize automatically.
No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall
be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.
2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements
must be met:
1. Exactly 12 (twelve) Play Symbols must appear under the latex overprint
on the front portion of the ticket;
2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath,
and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully
legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink;
5. The ticket shall be intact;
6. The Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must
be present in their entirety and be fully legible;
7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes,
to the Play Symbols on the ticket;
8. The ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered,
unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;
9. The ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;
10. The ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized
manner;
11. The ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted
tickets or non-activated tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;
12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket
Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;
13. The ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly 12 (twelve)
Play Symbols under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket,
exactly one Serial Number, exactly one Retailer Validation Code, and exactly
one Pack-Ticket Number on the ticket;
14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning ticket shall correspond with
the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning tickets, and a ticket with
that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;
15. The ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective
or printed or produced in error;
16. Each of the 12 (twelve) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described
in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 12 (twelve) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed
in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at
the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial
font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font
and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect
and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable
deadlines.
B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in
these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes
of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security
tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements
is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive
Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail
sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the
only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace
the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or
a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery
game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive
Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. Consecutive non-winning tickets within a book will not have identical
patterns.
B. No duplicate non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
C. No duplicate non-winning Your Symbols on a ticket.
D. No duplicate Lucky Symbols on a ticket.
E. The auto win symbol will only appear as dictated by the prize structure.
F. The auto win symbol will never appear as the Lucky Symbol.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "HEARTS OF GOLD" Instant Game prize of $1.00, $2.00, $3.00,
$5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100, or $500, a claimant shall sign the back
of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning
ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify
the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make
payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided
that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to
pay a $50.00, $100, or $500 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer
cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant
with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the
Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall
be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is
not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified
promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure
described in Section 2.3.B and 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "HEARTS OF GOLD" Instant Game prize of $1,000, the claimant
must sign the winning ticket and present it at one of the Texas Lottery's
Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment will
be made to the bearer of the validated winning ticket for that prize upon
presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or more,
the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at a
rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated
by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be
notified promptly.
C. As an alternative method of claiming a "HEARTS OF GOLD" Instant Game
prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete a claim
form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box 16600, Austin,
Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with the claimant.
In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim
shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery
shall deduct a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person who has been
finally determined to be:
1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the Comptroller,
the Texas Workforce Commission, or Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;
2. delinquent in making child support payments administered or collected
by the Attorney General; or
3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Department of Human Services for
a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of
financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resource Code;
4. in default on a loan made under Chapter 52, Education Code; or
5. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code
E. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other
than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person
shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.
2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment. The Texas Lottery may delay payment
of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under
any of the following circumstances:
A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur,
regarding the prize;
B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;
C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the ticket presented
for payment; or
D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise
due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability
for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending
payment of the claim.
2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18. If a person under the age of
18 years is entitled to a cash prize of less than $600 from the "HEARTS OF
GOLD" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of
the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount
of the prize payable to the order of the minor.
2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of
more than $600 from the "HEARTS OF GOLD" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall
deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult
member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian
for the minor.
2.7 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed
within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game. Any prize not claimed
within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and
on the back of each ticket, shall be forfeited.
3.0 Instant Ticket Ownership.
A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of an
Instant Game ticket in the space designated therefor, a ticket shall be owned
by the physical possessor of said ticket. When a signature is placed on the
back of the ticket in the space designated therefor, the player whose signature
appears in that area shall be the owner of the ticket and shall be entitled
to any prize attributable thereto. Notwithstanding any name or names submitted
on a claim form, the Executive Director shall make payment to the player whose
signature appears on the back of the ticket in the space designated therefor.
If more than one name appears on the back of the ticket, the Executive Director
will require that one of those players whose name appears thereon be designated
by such players to receive payment.
B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Instant
Game tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Instant
Game ticket.
4.0 Number and Value of Instant Prizes. There will be approximately 15,564,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 253. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
Table 3 of this section Figure 3:16 TAC GAME NO. 253- 4.0
[graphic]
A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased
at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery.
5.0 End of the Instant Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce
a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game No. 253 without advance notice,
at which point no further tickets in that game may be sold.
6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing an Instant Game ticket, the player agrees
to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Instant Game No. 253,
the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules
adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced
in 16 TAC, Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.
TRD-200108295
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: December 28, 2001
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 274 is "DELUXE 7-11-21". The play style
is "add up".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 274 shall be $2.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 274.
A. Display Printing - That area of the instant game ticket outside of the
area where the Overprint and Play Symbols appear.
B. Latex Overprint - The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols
on the front of the ticket.
C. Play Symbol - One of the symbols which appears under the Latex Overprint
on the front of the ticket. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in
black ink in positive. The possible play symbols are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00,
$100, $300, $1,000, and $21,000.
D. Play Symbol Caption - the small printed material appearing below each
Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One and only one of these Play
Symbol Captions appears under each Play Symbol and each is printed in caption
font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol Caption which corresponds with
and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
Table 1 of this section Figure 1:16 TAC GAME NO. 274 - 1.2D
[graphic]
E. Retailer Validation Code - Three small letters found under the removable
scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate
instant winners. The possible validation codes are:
Table 2 of this section. Figure 2:16 TAC GAME NO. 274 - 1.2E
[graphic]
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16.
Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of
the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 with the exception of ∅, which
will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through
it.
F. Serial Number - A unique 13 digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off
covering on the front of the ticket. There is a four (4) digit security number
which will be boxed and placed randomly within the Serial Number. The remaining
nine (9) digits of the Serial Number are the Validation Number. The Serial
Number is positioned beneath the bottom row of play data in the scratched-off
play area. The format will be : 0000000000000.
G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $2.00, $4.00, $6.00, $10.00, or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00, $100, or $300.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000 or $21,000.
J. Bar Code - A 22 character interleaved two (2) of five (5) bar code which
will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit pack number, the
three (3) digit ticket number and the nine (9) digit Validation Number. The
bar code appears on the back of the ticket.
K. Pack-Ticket Number - A twenty-two (22) digit number consisting of the
three (3) digit game number (274), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within
each pack. The format will be: 274-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "DELUXE 7-11-21" Instant Game tickets contain 250 tickets,
which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of two
(2). Tickets 000 and 001 will be on the top page; tickets 002 and 003 on the
next page; etc.; and tickets 248 and 249 will be on the last page.
M. Non-Winning Ticket - A ticket which is not programmed to be a winning
ticket or a ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game
Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and
applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery
Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.
N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery "DELUXE
7-11-21" Instant Game No. 274 ticket.
2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners
is subject to the general ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas
Lottery Rule 401.302, Instant Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements
set out on the back of each instant ticket. A prize winner in the "DELUXE
7-11-21" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 24 (twenty four) play symbols. The player must add all three
(3) numbers for each game. If the total is 7, 11, or 21 in a single game,
the player will win the prize shown for that game. No portion of the display
printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable
as a part of the Instant Game.
2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements
must be met:
1. Exactly 24 (twenty four) Play Symbols must appear under the latex overprint
on the front portion of the ticket;
2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath,
and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully
legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink;
5. The ticket shall be intact;
6. The Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must
be present in their entirety and be fully legible;
7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes,
to the Play Symbols on the ticket;
8. The ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered,
unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;
9. The ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;
10. The ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized
manner;
11. The ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted
tickets or non-activated tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;
12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket
Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;
13. The ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly 24 (twenty
four) Play Symbols under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket,
exactly one Serial Number, exactly one Retailer Validation Code, and exactly
one Pack-Ticket Number on the ticket;
14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning ticket shall correspond with
the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning tickets, and a ticket with
that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;
15. The ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective
or printed or produced in error;
16. Each of the 24 (twenty four) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 24 (twenty four) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed
in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at
the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial
font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font
and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect
and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable
deadlines.
B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in
these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes
of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security
tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements
is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive
Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail
sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the
only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace
the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or
a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery
game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive
Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical play data, spot
for spot.
B. No duplicate non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
C. No duplicate non-winning games in any order on a ticket.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "DELUXE 7-11-21" Instant Game prize of $2.00, $4.00, $6.00,
$10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100, or $300, a claimant shall sign the back of the
ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket
to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the
claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make
payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided
that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to
pay a $50.00, $100, or $300 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer
cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant
with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the
Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall
be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is
not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified
promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure
described in Section 2.3.B and 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "DELUXE 7-11-21" Instant Game prize of $1,000 or $21,000,
the claimant must sign the winning ticket and present it at one of the Texas
Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment
will be made to the bearer of the validated winning ticket for that prize
upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or
more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with
the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at
a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated
by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be
notified promptly.
C. As an alternative method of claiming a "DELUXE 7-11-21" Instant Game
prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete a claim
form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box 16600, Austin,
Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with the claimant.
In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim
shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery
shall deduct a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person who has been
finally determined to be:
1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the Comptroller,
the Texas Workforce Commission, or Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;
2. delinquent in making child support payments administered or collected
by the Attorney General; or
3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Department of Human Services for
a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of
financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resource Code;
4. in default on a loan made under Chapter 52, Education Code; or
5. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code
E. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other
than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person
shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.
2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment. The Texas Lottery may delay payment
of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under
any of the following circumstances:
A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur,
regarding the prize;
B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;
C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the ticket presented
for payment; or
D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise
due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability
for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending
payment of the claim.
2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18. If a person under the age of
18 years is entitled to a cash prize of less than $600 from the "DELUXE 7-11-21"
Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of the minor's
family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount of the prize
payable to the order of the minor.
2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of
more than $600 from the "DELUXE 7-11-21" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall
deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult
member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian
for the minor.
2.7 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed
within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game. Any prize not claimed
within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and
on the back of each ticket, shall be forfeited.
3.0 Instant Ticket Ownership.
A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of an
Instant Game ticket in the space designated therefor, a ticket shall be owned
by the physical possessor of said ticket. When a signature is placed on the
back of the ticket in the space designated therefor, the player whose signature
appears in that area shall be the owner of the ticket and shall be entitled
to any prize attributable thereto. Notwithstanding any name or names submitted
on a claim form, the Executive Director shall make payment to the player whose
signature appears on the back of the ticket in the space designated therefor.
If more than one name appears on the back of the ticket, the Executive Director
will require that one of those players whose name appears thereon be designated
by such players to receive payment.
B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Instant
Game tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Instant
Game ticket.
4.0 Number and Value of Instant Prizes. There will be approximately 12,233,250
tickets in the Instant Game No. 274. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
Table 3 of this section Figure 3:16 TAC GAME NO. 274- 4.0
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A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased
at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery.
5.0 End of the Instant Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce
a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game No. 274 without advance notice,
at which point no further tickets in that game may be sold.
6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing an Instant Game ticket, the player agrees
to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Instant Game No. 274,
the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules
adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced
in 16 TAC, Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.
TRD-200108294
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: December 28, 2001
Request for Proposals
This request by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)
for consultant services is filed under the provisions of Government Code,
Chapter 2254.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments is requesting written proposals
from consultant firms to undertake the development of Freeway Incident Management
course materials that will be used to train emergency response personnel in
the management and clearance of freeway traffic incidents. Materials for three
courses, a Responder's Course, a Manager's Course, and an Executive's Course,
will need to be developed from an existing annotated outline. The final documentation
should include a master course notebook, course slides, instructor's notes,
class exercises, and a train-the-trainer session for each course.
Due Date
Proposals must be submitted no later than 5 p.m., Central Time, on Friday,
February 1, 2002, to Natalie Bettger, Senior Transportation Planner, North
Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas
76011. For more information and copies of the Request for Proposals, contact
Natalie Bettger at (817) 695-9280.
Contract Award Procedures
The firm selected to perform this study will be recommended by a Project
Review Committee. The PRC will use evaluation criteria and methodology consistent
with the scope of services contained in the Request for Proposals. The NCTCOG
Executive Board will review the PRC's recommendations and, if found acceptable,
will issue a contract award.
Regulations
NCTCOG, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78
Statute 252, 41 United States Code 2000d to 2000d-4; and Title 49, Code of
Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the
Secretary, Part 1, Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the
Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies
all proposers that it will affirmatively assure that in regard to any contract
entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises
will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this
invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color,
sex, age, national origin, or disability in consideration of an award.
TRD-200108276
R. Michael Eastland
Executive Director
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Filed: December 27, 2001
Request for Proposal
The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS), Division
of Prevention and Early Intervention, is soliciting proposals to provide mentoring
services for at-risk youth. PRS anticipates funding only one contract as a
result of this solicitation. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be released
on or about January 11, 2002. The RFP will be posted on the State Internet
Site at http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us on the date of its release.
Brief Description of Services
: The goal of
the At-Risk Mentoring Program is to provide supportive mentoring relationships
between youth ages 7 to 17, and committed adult mentors. The partnership between
a youth and adult is likely to result in youth being less likely to start
using drugs and alcohol, less likely to commit minor acts of violence, more
likely to improve school attendance and performance, and more likely to improve
peer and family relationships. Community-based programs with a vision of collaboration
and focus on positive affirmation can offer youth and their families the tools
and knowledge needed to problem solve, master new skills, relate more effectively,
and improve their over-all quality of life. The contracts will be funded and
managed by PRS.
Eligible Applicants
: Eligible offerors include
private nonprofit and for-profit corporations, cities, counties, state agencies/entities,
partnerships, and individuals. Historically Underutilized Business (HUBS),
Minority Business and Women's Enterprises, and Small Businesses are encouraged
to apply.
Limitations
: Total anticipated funding for
the 18-month contract is $50,000 available for March 1, 2002, through August
31, 2002, and $100,000 available for September 1, 2002, through August 31,
2003. The funding allocated for the contract resulting from this RFP is dependent
on Legislative appropriation. Funding is not guaranteed at the maximum level,
or at any level. PRS reserves the right to reject any and all offers received
in response to this RFP, and to cancel this RFP if it is deemed in the best
interest of PRS. PRS also reserves the right to re-procure this service.
If no acceptable responses are received, or no contract is entered into
as a result of this procurement, PRS intends to procure by non-competitive
means in accordance with the law but without further notice to potential vendors.
Deadline for Proposals, Term of Contract, and Amount
of Award
: Proposals will be due February 19, 2002, at 4:00 p.m. The
effective date of the contract awarded under this RFP will be March 1, 2002,
through August 31, 2003.
Contact Person
: Potential offerors may obtain
a copy of the RFP on or about January 11, 2002. It is preferred that requests
for the RFP be submitted in writing (by mail or fax) to: Jacqueline Gomez,
Mail Code E-541; c/o Vicki Logan; Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory
Services; P.O. Box 149030; Austin, Texas 78714-9030; Fax: 512-438-2031.
TRD-200108288
C. Ed Davis
Deputy Director, Legal Services
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Filed: December 27, 2001
The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS), Division
of Prevention and Early Intervention, is soliciting proposals to provide
facility-based enrichment activities for youth. PRS anticipates funding only
one contract as a result of this solicitation. The Request for Proposal (RFP)
will be released on or about January 11, 2002. The RFP will be posted on the
State Internet Site at http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us on the date of its release.
Brief Description of Services
: The goal for
Facility-Based Youth Enrichment Activities is to provide a dedicated facility
for youths 7 to 17 offering after-school, weekend, and summer activities.
Activities are provided in the areas of Leadership, Education and Career Development,
Health, Recreation, the Arts, and Sport Fitness. The activities are designed
to enhance self-esteem; improve school attendance and performance; promote
more challenging career choices; and lead to more productive lives overall
for at-risk youth. Structured after-school, weekend, and summer enrichment
programs, administered by capable, caring adults, have been shown to be a
powerful resource in instilling a sense of competence, personal value, belonging,
and empowerment in youth. Facilities deliver enrichment activities to youth
who reside in communities identified as at- risk due to a variety of indicators,
such as juvenile crime and high school dropout rates. The contract will be
funded and managed by PRS.
Eligible Applicants
: Eligible offerors are
community-based nonprofit corporations or organizations.
Limitations
: Total anticipated funding for
the 18-month contract is $50,000 available for March 1, 2002, through August
31, 2002, and $100,000 available for September 1, 2002, through August 31,
2003. This project requires a minimum 5% match. The funding allocated for
the contract resulting from this RFP is dependent on Legislative appropriation.
Funding is not guaranteed at the maximum level, or at any level. PRS reserves
the right to reject any and all offers received in response to this RFP, and
to cancel this RFP if it is deemed in the best interest of PRS. PRS also reserves
the right to re-procure this service.
If no acceptable responses are received, or no contract is entered into
as a result of this procurement, PRS intends to procure by non-competitive
means in accordance with the law but without further notice to potential vendors.
Deadline for Proposals, Term of Contract, and Amount
of Award
: Proposals will be due February 19, 2002, at 4:00 p.m. The
effective date of the contract awarded under this RFP will be March 1, 2002,
through August 31, 2003.
Contact Person
: Potential offerors may obtain
a copy of the RFP on or about January 11, 2002. It is preferred that requests
for the RFP be submitted in writing (by mail or fax) to: Jacqueline Gomez,
Mail Code E-541; c/o Vicki Logan; Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory
Services; P.O. Box 149030; Austin, Texas 78714-9030; Fax: 512-438-2031.
TRD-200108287
C. Ed Davis
Deputy Director, Legal Services
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Filed: December 27, 2001
Amended Notice of Application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission Line
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application filed on December 18, 2001, for a
certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) for a proposed transmission
line in Collin County, Texas.
Docket Style and Number: Application of TXU Electric Company (TXU) for
a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission Line
in Collin County, Texas. Docket Number 25179.
The Application: On December 18, 2001, TXU filed an application for a CCN
for construction of a double circuit 138 kV transmission line in Collin County,
Texas. The proposed transmission line will begin at the existing Collin Steam
Electric Station (SES) in Collin County. The existing Collin SES is located
north of Collin County Road 24 and approximately 3,000 feet west of Preston
Road. The new transmission line will replace an existing single circuit 138
kV transmission line and will be constructed within the existing, maintained
TXU right-of-way. For the first 55,170 feet (from Collin SES to its intersection
with the two existing transmission lines located south of the Carpenter Park
Recreation Center in Plano), the centerline of the new transmission line will
be approximately 20 feet west of the centerline of the existing 138 kV transmission
line. From that point south, the centerline of the new transmission line will
be coincident with the centerline of the existing 138 kV transmission line.
The new transmission line will extend to the southeast from the Collin SES
for approximately 4,800 feet to an angle point, located approximately 450
feet southeast of the intersection of Collin County Road 1043 and Preston
Road. In this segment, the new transmission line will cross over Collin County
Road 1043 and Preston Road. From the angle point, the new transmission line
proceeds in a southeasterly direction for approximately 2,750 feet to an angle
point located approximately 1,600 feet east of the Preston Road and 2,800
feet south of Collin County Road 23. From the angle point, the new transmission
line proceeds a southeasterly direction for approximately 10,700 feet to an
angle point located approximately 1,900 feet west of Coit Road and 2,600 feet
north of Farm to Market Road 720. This segment of the new transmission line
will cross over Collin County Road 22. From the angle point, the new transmission
line turns in a south/southeasterly direction for approximately 1,900 feet
to an angle point located approximately 1,300 feet west of Coit Road and approximately
850 feet north of Farm to Market Road 720. From the angle point, the new transmission
line turns to the south for approximately 48,500 feet to an angle point located
approximately 2,500 feet west of Coit Road and 1,900 feet north of Plano Parkway.
In this segment, the new transmission line will cross over Farm to Market
Road 720, Lebanon Road, State Highway 121, McDermott Drive, Hedgcoxe Road,
Legacy Drive, Spring Creek Parkway, Parker Road, and Park Boulevard. A portion
of this segment of the new transmission line will parallel an existing TXU
345 kV transmission line. From the angle point, the new transmission line
turns to the south/southeast for approximately 1,250 feet to an angle point
located 800 feet north of Plano Parkway and 2,500 feet west of Coit Road.
From the angle point, the new transmission line turns to the south for approximately
2,500 feet to an angle point located approximately 2,800 feet west/northwest
of the intersection of Plano Parkway and Coit Road. In this segment, the new
transmission line will cross over Plano Parkway. From the angle point, the
new transmission line turns in a westerly direction for approximately 850
feet to the existing Renner Switching Station, located approximately 1,700
feet south of Plano Parkway and approximately 3,600 feet west of Coit Road.
The estimated cost of this project is $12,414,319.
Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.101(c)(4), the commission
must render a decision approving or denying an application for a certificate
within one year of the date of filing of a complete application for such certificate.
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-200108274
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: December 21, 2001
On December 20, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Go-Comm,
Inc., 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 2002) (PURA).
The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25202. 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
25202. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by January 22, 2002, 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 25202.
TRD-200108271
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: December 21, 2001
On December 20, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and VarTec Telecom,
Inc., 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 2002) (PURA).
The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25203. 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
25203. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by January 22, 2002, 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 25203.
TRD-200108272
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: December 21, 2001
On December 20, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and 877-Ring
Again, 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 2002) (PURA).
The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25204. 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
25204. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by January 22, 2002, 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 25204.
TRD-200108273
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: December 21, 2001
Request for Proposals
The Texas State University System is requesting proposals from Executive
Recruiting Firms to assist the Board of Regents and the Presidential Selection
Advisory Committee in identifying candidates to serve as the next President
of Southwest Texas State University. The current President, Dr. Jerome Supple,
has announced his retirement after leading the university for twelve years.
Proposal Requirements:
A. Ten copies of the Proposal are to be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, January 15, 2002, to:
Chancellor Lamar Urbanovsky, Texas State University System, 200 E. 10th
Street, Suite 600, Austin, Texas 78701-2407, (512) 463-1808
B. The Proposal should include the following information:
1. List of all principles in the firm and their locations.
2. Number of years firm has been providing this type of service.
3. List of organizations for which the firm has provided this type of service
in the last five years, including contact persons.
4. Number of active searches and the states where the searches are based.
5. A brief description of the methodology for providing these services.
6. The resumes of all individuals who will be coordinating the efforts.
7. The fees for providing the services requested and an estimate of the
direct expenses involved for providing these services.
8. The Proposals should be submitted on 8.5 x 11 sheet format, with all
pages sequentially numbered and either stapled or bound.
C. Services requested:
1. Assist the twelve member Selection Advisory Committee, appointed by
the Board of Regents with representatives from the regents, faculty, deans’
council, chairman’s council, students, alumni, staff and community,
to determine the best twenty to twenty-five candidates for the committee to
consider with the goal of submitting three to six names to the Board of Regents.
2. Attached is a copy of the advertisement currently being published in
the Chronicle of Higher Education and the Chairman of the Presidential Selection
Advisory Committee has sent letters requesting nominations to educational
leaders in all fifty states. The consultant should provide those services
necessary, beyond the above stated efforts, to enhance the applicant pool
in order that the top twenty to twenty-five candidates can be identified.
3. Once the top twenty to twenty-five candidates are identified the consultant
services will be concluded. The Selection Advisory Committee will conduct
the background checks once the candidates are identified and will organize
the initial off-campus interviews.
A. Criteria and Evaluation:
1. In evaluating and selecting the consulting firm, the Board of Regents
will consider past experience in conducting executive searches, the participation
of minorities and women in the process, the expertise of the participants
and the reasonableness of the fees. Interviews of the perspective consultant
firms are scheduled for Tuesday, January 29, 2002.
2. The Board of Regents reserves the right to consider all factors it believes
to be relevant in selecting a consultant. The award of the consultant contract
will be based upon the Board’s determination of the best overall value
to the System.
TRD-200108275
William A. Nance
Vice President for Finance and Support Services
Southwest Texas State University
Filed: December 21, 2001
Applications Received
Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, Section 6.195, the Texas Water Development
Board provides notice of the following applications received by the Board:
Town of Pecos City, 110 East 6th Street, Pecos, Texas, 79772, received
September 26, 2001, application for financial assistance in the amount of
$305,739 from the Economically Distressed Areas Program.
City of Brownsville, Public Utilities Board, P.O. Box 3270, Brownsville,
Texas, 78523-3270, received October 2, 2001, application for financial assistance
in an amount not to exceed $75,000 from the Economically Distressed Areas
Research and Planning Fund.
Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District, P.O. Box 637, White Deer,
Texas, 79097, received November 26, 2001, application for financial assistance
in the amount of $500,000 from the Agricultural Water Conservation Loan Program.
Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17, 3812 Eck Lane,
Austin, Texas, 78734, received November 5, 2001, application for financial
assistance in the amount of $1,100,000 from the Texas Water Development Funds.
Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation, P.O. Box 130, Millersview,
Texas, 76862, received April 2, 2001, application for financial assistance
in the total amount of $19,430,000 from the Drinking Water State Revolving
Fund (Disadvantaged Community Program).
La Feria Irrigation District Cameron County No. 3, P.O. Box 158, La Feria,
Texas, 78559, received September 5, 2001, application to contract for preparation
of feasibility study in an amount not to exceed $133,070 from the Water Bank
Account.
TRD-200200014
Gail L. Allan
Director of Project Related Legal Services
Texas Water Development Board
Filed: January 2, 2002
Coastal Coordination Council
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Notice of Rate Ceilings
Edwards Aquifer Authority
General Land Office
Office of the Governor
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Manufactured Housing Division
Texas Department of Human Services
Texas Department of Insurance
Notice
Notice
Notice
Texas Lottery Commission
Instant Game No. 274 "Deluxe 7-11-21"
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Request for Proposal
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Southwest Texas State University
Texas Water Development Board
Texas Workers' Compensation Commission