Texas Department on Aging
Request for Proposals - Caregiving
Notification of Available Funding
The Texas Department on Aging (TDoA) is awarding grants to government,
public, private, and non-profit entities to study caregivers in Texas. Caregivers
are defined as an individual who provides care for person(s) age 60 and older;
and grandparents and relative caregivers of children not more than 18 years
of age (including grandparents who are sole caregivers of grandchildren and
those individuals who are affected by mental retardation or who have developmental
disabilities).
The purpose of this research study is to: 1) Quantify the number of caregivers
in Texas, 2) Better understand caregiving in order to develop and enhance
community needs assessment tools, 3) Verify that existing caregiver services
are appropriate, and to build a more comprehensive service delivery system
across the state, and 4) Understand access to caregiver services in order
to target outreach activities in the community. The research should focus
on evaluating who utilizes what services, when, and at what level?
TDoA is soliciting proposals for a one time only grant not to exceed the
amount of $150,000. This Request for Proposals (RFP) invites applications
from government, public, private, and non-profit entities. The application
deadline is July 5, 2002, and awards will be made on August 5, 2002. The duration
of the project is 12 months with final deliverables due on August 5, 2003.
The full RFP and application materials can be found on the TDoA website
at: http://www.tdoa.state.tx.us under Announcements, News, and Opportunities/Funding.
Questions should be directed to Beth Stalvey at (512) 424-6871 or beth.stalvey@tdoa.state.tx.us.
TRD-200203005
Gary Jessee
Director of the Office of AAA Support and Operations
Texas Department on Aging
Filed: May 15, 2002
Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency Agreement/Concurrence Under the Texas Coastal Management Program
On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the
Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under
federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal
zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC
Chapter 501. As required by federal law, the public is given an opportunity
to comment on the consistency of proposed activities in the coastal zone undertaken
or authorized by federal agencies. Pursuant to 31 TAC §§506.25,
506.32, and 506.41, the public comment period for these activities extends
30 days from the date published on the Coastal Coordination Council web site.
Requests for federal consistency review were received for the following projects(s)
during the period of May 3, 2002, through May 9, 2002. The public comment
period for these projects will close at 5:00 p.m. on June 14, 2002.
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:
Applicant: National Energy Group, Inc.; Location: The project is located
in Sabine Lake in State Tracts (ST) 1, 5, 6, and 8 in Orange County, 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; Project Descripton: The applicant requests authorization
to install 13,857 linear feet of pipeline to support the production of the
ST 8 No.1 Well. Both a 6-inch diameter pipleline and an 8-inch diameter pipeline
will be installed by jetting at a minimum of 3 feet below the mudline. The
pipeline trench will measure 4 feet wide at the top of the trench. At the
point where the pipelines traverse the Sabine-Neches Waterway, they will be
jetted in at a minimum depth of 15 feet below the authorized project depth
of -16 feet mean ground level and the top of the pipe depth will be maintained
a distance of 25 feet beyond the authorized channel width of 200 feet on both
sides of the channel. The proposed pipeline route will originate at the ST
8 No.1 Well and will terminate at a point on shore where the lines will tie
into an existing pipeline. At the point where the pipelines meet the shore,
the applicant proposes to place 7.5 cubic yards of riprap to provide bank
stabilization. No wetlands or vegetated shallows will be impacted by the proposed
activity. CCC Project No.: 02-0124-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit
application #22676 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: El Paso Production Company; Location: The project is located
in the Gulf of Mexico in the High Island and Sabine Pass Areas, State Tracts
14-L and the N/W portion of ST 17-L in Texas State Waters offshore of Texas.
The pipeline locations are as follows:
12", 1,809 linear feet to be abandoned offshore - Quad: Sabine Pass UTM's:
Easting: 410571; Northing: 3283140
14", 811 linear feet to be abandoned offshore - Quad: Sabine Pass UTM's:
Easting: 410583; Northing: 3283383
Pipe Cut to be abandoned - Quad - Port Arthur UTM's: Easting: 425382; Northing:
3275545
Pipe Cut to be abandoned - Quad - Port Arthur UTM's: Easting: 420403; Northing:
3269425
Project Description: The applicant is requesting authorization to abandon
portions of a 12-inch and 14-inch pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico due to environmental
and safety concerns. The 12-inch and 14-inch pipelines have three active pipelines
on top of them. One transports oil and two transport gas. The active lines
and the applicant's pipelines are separated by sand/cement bags. It's likely
that the bags have attached the active lines to the applicant's lines. The
applicant has stated that removal of its pipelines from under the active lines
would most likely result in upending the entire crossing, creating a significant
safety hazard should the lines rupture. In addition, the applicant is requesting
authorization to abandon approximately 120 feet of pipeline under each active
line. The applicant also proposes to abandon portions of the 12-inch and 14-inch
pipelines at the Gulf of Mexico shoreline, adjacent to the Texas Point National
Wildlife Refuge. The applicant has stated that removal of the pipelines at
the shoreline would likely result in severe erosion. A 1,809-foot linear segment
of a 12-inch line and an 811-foot linear segment of the 14-inch pipeline will
remain in place waterward of the shoreline. The proposed abandonment of these
pipelines should not result in impacts to the aquatic environment and should
decrease the likelihood of an environmental or safety incident. CCC Project
No.: 02-0125-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #22688
is being evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33
U.S.C.A. §403). 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.
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIVITIES:
Applicant: National Marine Fisheries Service; Project Description: The
applicant is proposing a rule to amend the Highly Migratory Species (HMS)
regulations associated with charter/headboat operations and require permits
for vessels fishing recreationally for HMS.; CCC Project No.: 02-0126-F2;
NOTE: The CMP consistency review for this project may be conducted by the
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
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-200203017
Larry Soward
Chief Clerk, General Land Office
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: May 15, 2002
Notice of Intent to Execute Consulting Contract
Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller
of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces this notice of intent to enter
into a major consulting services contract for provision of technical consulting
assistance to the Comptroller in the Medicaid Utilization Records Review and
Medicaid Vendor Drug Study portions of the Comptroller's Health Claims Study
of State Medicaid Claims and State Employees' Workers' Compensation Health
Insurance Programs (Study). The Consultant will provide other related services
to the Comptroller in connection with these reviews. Comptroller intends to
execute a contract with Ethel Ponson, R.N., B.S.N, 806 Hollybluff Street,
Austin, Texas 78753 (Consultant), unless a better offer is received. The proposed
contract term is on or about June 24, 2002, through December 31, 2002, and
is estimated not-to-exceed $45,000. The Consultant will be required to complete
its performance and submit the report or deliverables to the Comptroller on
or before December 31, 2002.
Statement of Services: The services to be provided include advising and
assisting the Comptroller in the Medicaid records utilization review, as well
as the performance of the services associated with the Medicaid Vendor Drug,
portions of the Study. The Consultant will provide all other related services
to the Comptroller. The Comptroller requires highly specialized consulting
expertise and experience for the services to be provided under the proposed
Contract. The last formal Request for Proposals (RFP #135a) was issued for
these services on January 25, 2002, published in the
Texas Register
(27 TexReg 640). That RFP was withdrawn by the Comptroller.
Contact: Parties with questions or inquiries should contact William Clay
Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts,
Room-G-24, LBJ State Office Building, 111 East 17th St., Austin, Texas, 78774,
telephone number: (512) 936-5854, regarding this notice. The Comptroller will
provide further information only to those specifically requesting it. All
inquiries and questions must be sent in writing via facsimile to Mr. Harris,
Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts, facsimile
number: (512) 475-0973. This is not a procurement opportunity.
The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Publication of Notice
of Intent to Contract - May 24, 2002, after 2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution
- June 24, 2002, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Project
Activities - June 24, 2002, or as soon thereafter as practical.
TRD-200203015
William Clay Harris
Assistant General Counsel, Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: May 15, 2002
Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller
of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces this notice of intent to enter
into a minor consulting services contract for provision of technical consulting
assistance to the Comptroller in tabulation of survey and focus group comments,
as well as preparation of final report appendices, for the management and
performance reviews of the North Forest and Donna Independent School Districts
(ISD). The Consultant will provide other related services to the Comptroller
in connection with these reviews. Comptroller intends to execute a contract
with SoCo Consulting, Inc., P.O. Box 160671, Austin, Texas, 78716-0671 (Consultant).
The Consultant previously provided consulting services to the Comptroller
under a minor consulting services contract for a portion of the management
and performance review of the Centerpoint ISD in the amount of $14,950, executed
on or about February 25, 2002. The proposed contract term is on or about
April 15, 2002, and will not exceed $14,950. The Consultant will be required
to complete performance and submit its report or deliverables to the Comptroller
on or before August 31, 2002.
Statement of Services: The services to be provided include advising and
assisting the Comptroller in the tabulation of survey and focus group comments,
as well as preparation of the final report appendices, in connection with
the management and performance reviews of the North Forest and Donna ISDs.
The Consultant will provide all other related services to the Comptroller.
The Comptroller requires highly specialized consulting expertise and experience
for the services to be provided under the proposed Contract; the proposed
contract, when combined with the services previously provided by the Consultant
to the Comptroller under the recent contract, will total approximately $29,900
for all services provided by the Consultant.
Contact: Parties with questions or inquiries should contact William Clay
Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts,
Room-G-24, LBJ State Office Building, 111 East 17th St., Austin, Texas, 78774,
telephone number: (512) 936-5854, regarding this notice. The Comptroller will
provide further information only to those specifically requesting it. All
inquiries and questions must be sent in writing via facsimile to Mr. Harris,
Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts, facsimile
number: (512) 475-0973. This is not a procurement opportunity.
The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Publication of Notice
of Intent to Contract - May 24, 2002, after 2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution
- April 15, 2002, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Project
Activities - April 25, 2002, or as soon thereafter as practical.
TRD-200203016
William Clay Harris
Assistant General Counsel, Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: May 15, 2002
Pursuant to Chapter 403, Section 403.011; and Chapters 2155 and 2156, Sections
2155.001, 2155.074 and 2156.121; and Chapter 2157, Sections 2157.001 and 2157.121;
and Chapter 2172, Section 2172.003; and Chapter 2176, Sections 2176.104 and
2176.108; and Chapter 2113, Section 2113.103, Texas Government Code; and Title
2, Texas Tax Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces
its Request for Proposals (RFP #134b) for the purpose of obtaining tax form
printing and mailing services for the Comptroller. The selected contractor
(Contractor) will be expected to provide both printing and mailing of tax
forms to all taxpayers statewide and elsewhere on an on-going, as-needed basis,
as directed by the Comptroller. The Comptroller prefers to award a single
contract pursuant to this RFP, if practical; however, the Comptroller reserves
the right to award one or more contracts as a result of the issuance of this
RFP. If a contract award is made pursuant to this RFP, the Contractor will
be expected to begin performance of the contract(s) on or about August 1,
2002, or as soon thereafter as practical.
Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact William
Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts,
111 E. 17th St., Room G-24, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 305-8673, to obtain
a complete copy of the RFP. The Comptroller will mail copies of the RFP only
to those parties specifically requesting a copy. The RFP will be available
for pick-up at the above referenced address on Friday, May 24, 2002, between
2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business
hours thereafter. The Comptroller will also make the entire RFP available
electronically on the Texas Marketplace after Friday, May 24, 2002, 2:00 p.m.
CZT. The new Texas Marketplace website address is http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us.
Voluntary Pre-Proposal Conference: All interested firms and persons are
notified of a Voluntary, Non-mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference and Tour, beginning
at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, June 7, 2002, to be held at the Comptroller's offices
in the Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ) building, located at 111 E. 17th St., room
212b, Austin, Texas. Attendance at the conference and tour is not mandatory
and is not a pre-requisite to submission of a proposal, but is strongly encouraged.
The tour will begin immediately following the pre-proposal conference.
Questions and Mandatory Letters of Intent: All written inquiries, questions,
and Mandatory Letters of Intent to propose must be received at the above-referenced
address not later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT) on Tuesday, June 11, 2002. Prospective
proposers are encouraged to fax Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions
to (512) 475-0973 to ensure timely receipt. The Letter of Intent must be addressed
to William Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, and must contain
the information as stated in the corresponding section of the RFP and be signed
by an official of that entity. On or before Friday, June 14, 2002, the Comptroller
expects to post responses to questions as a revision to the Texas Marketplace
notice of issuance of this RFP. Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions
received after the deadline will not be considered; respondents shall be solely
responsible for ensuring timely receipt of all Mandatory Letters of Intent
and Questions. Proposals shall not be accepted from entities failing to submit
timely Mandatory Letters of Intent.
Closing Date: Proposals must be delivered to the Office of Assistant General
Counsel, Contracts, at the location specified above (ROOM G24) no later than
2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Friday, June 28, 2002. Proposals received in ROOM G24
after this time and date will not be considered; respondents shall be solely
responsible for ensuring the timely receipt of their proposals in the Issuing
Office, ROOM G-24.
Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated under the evaluation criteria
outlined in the RFP. The Comptroller will make the final decision on contract
award(s), if any. The Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any
or all proposals submitted. The Comptroller is not obligated to execute a
contract on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. The Comptroller
shall not pay for any costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice
or the RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events pertaining to this solicitation is as
follows: Issuance of RFP - May 24, 2002, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Voluntary Pre-Proposal
Conference and Tour - 1:30p.m., Friday, June 7, 2002; Mandatory Letters of
Intent and Questions Due - June 11, 2002, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Official Responses
to Questions posted - June 14, 2002; Proposals Due - June 28, 2002, 2:00 p.m.
CZT; Contract Execution - August 1, 2002, or as soon thereafter as practical;
Commencement of Work - August 1, 2002, or as soon thereafter as practical.
Revisions to this schedule, if any, will be posted as revisions to the Texas
Marketplace notice of issuance of this RFP.
TRD-200203014
William Clay Harris
Assistant General Counsel, Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: May 15, 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 05/20/02 - 05/26/02 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sections 303.003 and 303.09 for the
period of 05/20/02 - 05/26/02 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-200202983
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: May 14, 2002
Award Notice
Solicitation # 696-FD-2-B013, (Installation of Back Flow Preventor, Clements
Unit, Amarillo Texas).
FULL AWARD
Awarded Contractor; L. A. Fuller & Sons, Construction Ltd.
Awarded Amount: $107,800.00
Contract Number: 696-FD-2-3-C0218
TRD-200202860
Carl Reynolds
General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Filed: May 8, 2002
Request for Statements of Interest Concerning Virtual Schools Pilot (VSP) Providing Increased Learning Opportunities for Texas Students, 2002-2003
Eligible Participants. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting statements
of interest related to the Virtual Schools Pilot (VSP) under Request for Statements
of Interest (RFSOI) #701-02-027 from school districts or shared services arrangements
of school districts and/or open-enrollment charter schools that offer electronic
courses to local students who are not physically present for all or part of
those courses.
Description. The Texas Education Code, Chapter 29, Subchapter Z, §29.903,
as established by Senate Bill (SB) 975, 77th Texas Legislature, 2001, calls
for the Commissioner of Education to establish a program to examine state
policies, requirements, or restrictions impacting districts that offer electronic
courses to local students who are not physically present for all or part of
those courses. As part of implementing SB 975, districts providing online,
electronic courses to students are invited to participate in the VSP program
that will provide input to the TEA. The purpose and goals of the VSP program
are to gather data that will allow the TEA to make recommendations that enable
quality online learning and identify mechanisms for viable state funding of
these courses and instructional programs. Data collected throughout the pilot
must result in information and recommendations that address these three critical
questions:
(1) Does online delivery of courses work educationally?
(2) What is the appropriate level of state funding for online courses?
(3) Can the state sufficiently monitor online courses? (Audit financially,
collect/track PEIMS data, assure student assessment is appropriate, reliable,
and administered correctly)
Dates of Project. The VSP will be implemented during the 2002-2003 school
year(s). Participants should plan for a starting date of no earlier than August
15, 2002, and an ending date of no later than August 31, 2003.
Project Amount. No funding is provided through SB 975. However, restrictions
for funding, Foundation School Program state aid, based upon average daily
attendance may be waived so that districts may receive up to full funding
for students taking online, electronic courses off-campus.
Selection Criteria. Participants will be selected based on the assessment
of each participant's ability to carry out all requirements contained in the
RFSOI. Selection for participation in the pilot will be assessed based on
the overall quality and validity of the proposed pilot program and the extent
to which the statement of interest addresses the primary objective(s) and
intent of the project. Statements of interest must address each requirement
as specified in the RFSOI to be considered for selection. The TEA reserves
the right to select from the statements of interest that address all requirements
in the RFSOI and that are most advantageous to the project.
The TEA is not obligated to approve a statement of interest, provide funds,
or endorse any statement of interest submitted in response to this RFSOI.
This RFSOI does not commit TEA to pay any costs before a statement of interest
is approved. The issuance of this RFSOI does not obligate TEA to award a grant
or pay any costs incurred in preparing a response.
Districts and charter schools participating in the VSP during the 2001-2002
school year must apply under RFSOI #701-02-027 to continue for the 2002-2003
school year. Current VSP participants will receive priority in selection but
must be in compliance with the terms and conditions of the current VSP in
order to be selected for continuation.
Requesting the Statement of Interest. A complete copy of RFSOI #701-02-027
may be obtained by writing the: Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas
Education Agency, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin,
Texas 78701; by calling (512) 463-9304; by faxing (512) 463-9811; or by e-mailing
dcc@tea.state.tx.us. Please refer to the RFSOI number and title in your request.
Provide your name, complete mailing address, and telephone number including
area code. The announcement letter and complete RFSOI will also be posted
on the TEA website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/grant/announcements/grants2.cgi
for viewing and downloading.
Further Information. For clarifying information about the RFSOI, contact
Anita Givens, Division of Educational Technology, TEA, (512) 463-9400.
Deadline for Receipt of Statements of Interest. Statements of interest
must be received in the Document Control Center of the TEA by 5:00 p.m. (Central
Time), Thursday, June 27, 2002, to be considered for selection in the pilot
program.
TRD-200203025
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Manager, Policy Planning
Texas Education Agency
Filed: May 15, 2002
Notice of Approval of Coastal Boundary Survey - Cameron County, Texas
Pursuant to §33.136 of the Natural Resources Code, notice is hereby
given that David Dewhurst, Commissioner of the General Land Office, accepted
for filing as Cameron County Art. 33.136 Sketch No. 1, a coastal boundary
survey, submitted by Harry M. Warren Jr., a Licensed State Land Surveyor,
conducted in November 2000, locating the following shoreline boundary:
The Laguna Madre boundary of Lot 1-A, Lot 1-B and Lot 1-C, Block 167, Padre
Beach Section XI, Town of South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas.
For a copy of this survey or more information on this matter, contact Ben
Thomson, Director Survey Division, Texas General Land Office at 512-463-5212
TRD-200203020
Larry Soward
Chief Clerk
General Land Office
Filed: May 15, 2002
Pursuant to §33.136 of the Natural Resources Code, notice is hereby
given that David Dewhurst, Commissioner of the General Land Office, accepted
for filing as Nueces County Art. 33.136 Sketch No. 1A & 1B a coastal boundary
survey, Sheets 1 and 2, submitted by George M. Pyle, a Licensed State Land
Surveyor, conducted in February 2002, locating the following shoreline boundary:
Five tracts of state owned upland and submerged lands, comprised of 386.554
acres out of Gulf of Mexico State Tracts 907 and 908, 84.538 acres out of
Laguna Madre State Tracts 51, 60 and 61 and 182.675 acres out of those certain
tracts of land designated as Tracts 1, 4 and 5 and described in final judgment
of the 28th Judicial District Court, Cause No. 115,340-A, Nueces County, Texas.
For a copy of this survey or more information on this matter, contact Ben
Thomson, Director Survey Division, Texas General Land Office at 512-463-5312.
TRD-200203018
Larry Soward
Chief Clerk
General Land Office
Filed: May 15, 2002
Pursuant to §33.136 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, notice is
hereby given that David Dewhurst, Commissioner of the General Land Office,
approved a coastal boundary survey, submitted by Elisandro Leos, conducted
April 2 - 4, 2002, locating the following shoreline boundary:
Survey in Nueces County, a portion of the shoreline of the Corpus Christi
Ship Channel fronting Blocks 290 and 291 of the state land subdivision on
Mustang Island.
For a copy of this survey or more information on this matter, contact Ben
Thomson, Director of the Survey Division, Texas General Land Office, by phone
at 512-463-5212, email ben.thomson@glo.state.tx.us, or fax 512-463-5098.
TRD-200203019
Larry Soward
Chief Clerk
General Land Office
Filed: May 15, 2002
Notice of Request for Proposals for Emergency Medical Services Fiscal Year 2003 Local Projects Grant Program
PURPOSE
. The Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Local Projects Grant Program was established in 1990 for the purpose of improving
EMS throughout Texas by providing money and technical assistance to eligible
organizations. This program is administered by the Bureau of Emergency Management
(bureau) of the Texas Department of Health (department). The program provides
reimbursement for approved cost incurred for a specific project completed
during a specified contract period, September 1, 2002 - August 31, 2003.
DESCRIPTION
. The department is accepting
proposals for local EMS projects to increase the availability and quality
of emergency pre-hospital health care. Applicable projects are those which
upon completion, will demonstrate a positive impact on the delivery of emergency
pre-hospital health care in the area implemented. Types of projects acceptable
for funding include: EMS certification training; specialty training related
to pre-hospital health management; EMS equipment; computers for data collection;
injury prevention projects; continuing education programs; ambulances; and
system development programs.
Contracts will be developed between the department and successful applicants
for a specified period of time. The contracts will detail items such as budget,
reporting requirements, department general provisions, and any other specifies
that might apply to the award. All registered, licensed, or certified organizations
as determined by the bureau (e.g. licensed EMS providers, registered first
responder organizations) must maintain the appropriate credentials throughout
the specified contract period. The grant provides reimbursement for an approved
project and associated cost deemed reasonable and necessary and incurred after
the award is made and during the stated contract period only. Reimbursement
may be withheld and a request for return of funds may be necessary if any
of the stated requirements of this grant are not met. The Chief of the Bureau
of Financial Services or the department's designee, is the only individual
who may legally commit the department to expenditure of public funds. No cost
chargeable to the proposed contract may be reimbursed before receipt of a
fully executed contract. For EMS certification projects, proof of successful
certification must be submitted within 45 days following the end of the contract
period. In addition, it will be the responsibility of the grant recipient
to maintain a record of all costs and activities related to the administration
of the project. Projects must start on or after September 1, 2002, and be
completed prior to August 31, 2003.
The average award in 2001-2002 was approximately $12,993 with a range of
$775 to $62,963. The maximum grant for a new ambulance will be $35,000.
Matching funds may come from sources such as local funds, private donations,
other state grants, federal grants, or private foundations. A soft, or in-kind,
matching funds are not acceptable. Matching funds will be required for the
following:
Any individual equipment item with a useful life of more than one year
and a cost greater than $1,000 (including shipping costs) requires 50% matching
funds, with the following exceptions:
(1) Fax machines, stereo equipment, cameras, video recorders/players, computers,
software and printers. These items require a 50% match if the individual cost
exceeds $500 and the useful life is greater than one year.
(2) Medical laboratory equipment (defined as microscopes, oscilloscopes,
centrifuges, balances, and incubators) will require a 50% match if the unit
cost exceeds $500.
The maximum grant for a new ambulance will be $35,000. The maximum grant
for a computer will be $1,500. The maximum total for this grant will be $50,000
per organization represented.
Any project that involves advanced life support (ALS) will require the
signature of a medical director on the application page. ALS projects include,
but are not limited to, items such as the purchase of monitor/defibrillator/pacer
units, automated external defibrillators, and ALS training.
Any project that involves hosting of an initial certification course or
continuing education course will require prior discussion of the potential
course with EMS staff at the local public health region office. On-site training
requests must indicate the distance to the nearest training facility.
Any project involving the purchase of computers and computer related items,
including accessories and software, must be thoroughly described within the
proposal. An appropriate description would be "300 MHz Pentium Processor,
64 MG RAM, 6.0 GB hard drive, 56K modem, 24X CD ROM" Also, a similar description
of make and model for the printer, monitor, and any software is essential.
The program only provides reimbursement for approved costs associated with
the implementation of the approved project. Projects will be funded until
funds have been exhausted or preset limits reached. Examples of costs that
are not applicable for funding include items such as salaries, fringe benefits,
indirect costs, disposable supplies, and day-to-day operating expenses (e.g.
fuel, insurance, loan payments, rent, etc.). Land purchases or building funds
do not qualify as applicable projects under this program.
Should a project not be completed or the full allocation of funding not
be used, the department may redistribute funds at its discretion. The department
reserves the right to fund projects at any level considered appropriate, according
to the availability of funds and justification for need. Any costs incurred
prior to the contract start date (September 1, 2002) will not be eligible
for reimbursement.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
. Proposals will be accepted
from approved EMS organizations responsible for providing pre-hospital emergency
care. Organizations must be in good standing with no disciplinary actions
other than administrative penalties (not to exceed $1,000 total), for a two-year
period immediately preceding submission of LPG request. Organizations that
have had actions taken against them by the department may be ineligible for
funding. Applicants should contact the appropriate public health region for
more information. These organizations include:
licensed EMS providers providing 911 service;
registered first responder organizations. Registered first responder organizations
have the proper Bureau first responder paperwork, based on 25 Texas Administrative
Code, §157.14 (Requirements for First Responder Organization Registration),
entered into the department's network as active no later than deadline date
of this application; and
other approved EMS organizations.
Failure to comply with these requirements of the grant constitutes grounds
for revocation of any award made as part of the Local Projects Grant Program.
CONTACT
. Information concerning the Request
for Proposals (RFP) may be obtained from Ed Loomis, Local Project Grants Program,
Bureau of Emergency Management, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street, Austin Texas 78756, Telephone (512) 834-6700 extension 2376, Fax (512)
834-6611 or Email (ed.loomis@tdh.state.tx.us).
LIMITATIONS
. The department reserves the
right to reject any or all applications and is not liable for costs incurred
by the applicant in the development, submission, or review of the application.
Costs incurred in the preparation of the application shall be borne by the
applicant and are not allowable in the RFP.
The department reserves the right to alter, amend, or modify any provisions
of this RFP, or to withdraw this RFP, at any time prior to the award of a
contract pursuant thereto, if in the best interest of the department or the
State of Texas to do so. The decision of the department will be administratively
final in this regard.
DEADLINE
. The deadline for submitting the
application, original proposal, applicable forms, plus three copies of each
will be midnight, Central Daylight Saving Time, July 12, 2002. Only those
original proposals and copies, which are postmarked or received by midnight
on or before July 12, 2002, will be reviewed regardless of the circumstances.
Applications may be mailed or hand delivered. If delivered by hand, the proposal
must be taken to the Exchange Building, Bureau of Emergency Management, 8407
Wall Street, Suite S220, Austin, Texas (by the close of business 5:00 P.M.
on July 12, 2002).
The original and one copy of the completed application, applicable forms,
and proposal should be submitted to Kathryn C. Perkins, Chief, Attention:
Local Projects Grant Program, Bureau of Emergency Management, Texas Department
of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199. Two copies of
the completed application, applicable forms, and proposal must also be submitted
to your regional department office.
EVALUATION AND SELECTION
. Proposals will
be reviewed and evaluated based on information provided by the applicant.
Eligibility criteria includes:
evaluation of all information in the application;
applicant's Local Project Grants funding history;
the applicant's numerical Local Project Grants application score; and
history of disciplinary actions other than administrative penalties.
Proposals will be reviewed to ensure all budget items requested are applicable
and appropriate, that matching funds are available and that implementation
of the proposed project is possible. Tentative approval will be given by the
Chief of the Bureau of Emergency Management and the Associate Commissioner
for Health Care Quality and Standards. Final approval will be given by the
Commissioner of Health or the Commissioner's appointed agent. All projects
not funded will remain active until the end of the funding cycle for consideration
in the event funding becomes available.
The department strongly supports the concept of cooperative applications
between multiple providers and/or registered first responder programs, and
applications that clearly demonstrate and document regional projects involving
multiple service organizations. In the event of a cooperative application
between multiple entities being submitted, an itemized proposal must be provided
to clearly identify equipment/training allocation. Though not a prerequisite
for this grant, the department encourages all applicants to pursue such cooperative
agreements. Additionally, preference will be given to proposals that are most
economical (i.e. refurbished ambulances will be given preference over new
ambulances). For additional information contact the EMS Local Projects Grant
Program, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6700, extension
2376.
TRD-200203021
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: May 15, 2002
Notice of Rate Hearing
A rate hearing on Reimbursement for Service Coordination for Persons with
Mental Retardation or a Related Condition or Pervasive Developmental Disability
(MR-MRLA Service Coordination) will be held on June 3, 2002, at 3:30 p.m.
in Room 2-164 of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
main Central Office Building located at 909 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas
78751.
Written comments may be submitted to Health and Human Services Commission
Medicaid Rate Setting Section, c/o Medicaid Administration, Texas Department
of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711-2668,
or faxed to (512) 206-5693. Hand deliveries will be accepted at 909 West 45th
Street, Austin, Texas 78751. Comments must be received by noon on June 3,
2002. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the reimbursement-briefing package
by calling the Reimbursement and Analysis Section at (512) 206-5753.
Persons requiring ADA accommodation should contact Tom Wooldridge by calling
(512) 206-5753, at least 72 hours prior to the hearing. Persons requiring
an interpreter for the deaf or hearing impaired should contact Tom Wooldridge
through the Texas Relay Operator by calling 1-800-735-2988.
Reimbursement for Service Coordination for Persons with Mental Retardation
or a Related Condition or Pervasive Developmental Disability (MR-MRLA Service
Coordination)
The commission proposes that the following reimbursement per case amount
become effective July 1, 2002.
The rate is proposed as follows:
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TRD-200202978
Marina S. Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: May 13, 2002
The Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public
hearing and vendor forum to receive public comment and vendor comment regarding
the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Primary Care Case Management (PCCM)
Administrator, issued in Austin, Texas, on May 1, 2002. The hearing will be
held on June 12, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. in the Public Hearing Room of the Brown-Heatly
State Office Building located at 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas.
Interested parties may obtain a copy of the RFP by downloading a copy of the
RFP from the world wide web at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/Medicaid/Procure/rfp_index.html.
The public is invited to offer comments regarding the RFP at this hearing.
HHSC staff will be available to answer questions from interested parties.
TRD-200202970
Marina S. Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: May 13, 2002
Comment Period Extended for the PY 2003 Low-Income Energy Efficiency Plan
Notice of Comment Period Extension to May 30, 2002 for the PY 2003 Low-Income
Energy Efficiency Plan, funded by the System Benefit Fund
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announces
that it is extending to the comment period deadline for the draft PY 2003
Low-Income Energy Efficiency Plan. The comment period has been extended from
May 16, 2002 to May 30, 2002. A public hearing notice was previously published
in the April 26, 2002 issue of the
Texas Register
, which included the deadline for submitting comments.
Local officials and citizens are encouraged to participate in the public
comment process. Comments received will be used to finalize the TDHCA PY 2003
Low-Income Energy Efficiency Plan. Written comments may be provided by the
close of business at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2002, to Ms. Lolly Caballero,
Senior Planner, Energy Assistance Section, Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs, 507 Sabine, Suite 600, Austin, Texas 78701 or by electronic
mail to lcaballe@tdhca.state.tx.us or by fax to (512) 475-3935. A copy of
the proposed state plan may be requested by calling Ms. Caballero at (512)
475-0471 or by writing Ms. Caballero at the TDHCA address given above. The
proposed draft plan is also available through TDHCA’s world wide web
site at http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/ea.htm.
TRD-200203027
Edwina P. Carrington
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: May 15, 2002
Company Licensing
Application for admission to the State of Texas by ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY,
a foreign Fire and/or Casualty Company. The home office is in Westbrook, Maine.
Application for admission to the State of Texas by STONEBRIDGE CASUALTY
INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign Fire and/or Casualty Company. The home office
is in Columbus, Ohio.
Application for incorporation to the State of Texas by HEARTLAND SECURITY
INSURANCE COMPANY, a domestic Fire and/or Casualty Company. The home office
is in Tyler, Texas.
Application for Certificate of Authority in the State of Texas by PSO HEALTH
SERVICES L.L.C. under the assumed name PHYSICIANS HEALTH CHOICE, a Provider
Sponsored Organization. The home office is in San Antonio, Texas.
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-200203013
Lynda Nesenholtz
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 15, 2002
Instant Game Number 255 "Two Much Fun"
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 255 is "TWO MUCH FUN". The play style is
a "tic-tac-toe with bonus".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 255 shall be $2.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 255.
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: $2.00, $4.00, $5.00,
$10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $200, $20,000, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
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
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
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, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00 or $200.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $20,000.
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 thirteen (13) digit number consisting of the
three (3) digit game number (255), 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 : 255-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "TWO MUCH FUN" Instant Game tickets contain 250 tickets,
which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of two
(2). Tickets 000-001 will be on the top page. The backs of tickets 248 and
249 will expose the pack-ticket number through the shrink-wrap. Every other
book will be opposite.
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 "TWO
MUCH FUN" Instant Game No. 255 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 "TWO MUCH
FUN" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 20 (twenty) play symbols. If the player finds three like numbers
(1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9) anywhere within each game, the player will win
the prize. If the player finds three 2's anywhere within each game the player
will win double the prize. 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 20 (twenty) 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 20 (twenty)
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 20 (twenty) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described
in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 20 (twenty) 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 ticket will contain more than 2 pairs of like Play symbols within
each game.
C. No ticket will have four (4) or more like Play Symbols within each game.
D. No ticket will contain two (2) sets of three (3) like Play symbols within
each game.
E. Winning tickets will be distributed over Game 1 and Game 2 as dictated
by the prize structure.
F. Non-winning tickets will never have three (3) like Play symbols within
each game.
G. Tickets that win double the prize will have three (3) "2" Play symbols
and win as per the prize structure.
H. The "2" play symbol can appear on non-winning tickets and single winning
tickets.
I. No more than two "2"play symbols can appear on a non-winning ticket.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "TWO MUCH FUN" Instant Game prize of $2.00, $4.00, $5.00,
$10.00, $20.00, $50.00, or $200, 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 or $200 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 "TWO MUCH FUN" Instant Game prize of $20,000, 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 "TWO MUCH FUN" 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 "TWO MUCH
FUN" 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 "TWO MUCH FUN" 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 12,358,250
tickets in the Instant Game No. 255. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
Table 3
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. 255 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. 255,
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-200202992
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: May 14, 2002
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 288 is "$30,000 GRAND PRIZE!". The play
style is "key number match with 5X win".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 288 shall be $2.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 288.
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 5X, $1.00,
$2.00, $3.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $25.00, $100, $500, and $30,000.
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
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
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, $3.00, $5.00, $7.00, $10.00, $15.00,
$20.00
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $25.00, $30.00, $50.00, $75.00, $100, or
$500.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $30,000.
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 (288), 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: 288-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "$30,000 GRAND PRIZE!" Instant Game tickets contain
250 tickets, which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in
pages of two (2). Tickets 000 to 001 are on the top page, tickets 002 to 003
are on the next page, and so forth and tickets 248 to 249 on the last page.
Please note the books will be in an A-B configuration.
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 "$30,000
GRAND PRIZE!" Instant Game No. 288 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 "$30,000
GRAND PRIZE!" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 22 (twenty-two) play symbols. If the player matched any of the
YOUR NUMBERS to either WINNING NUMBER, the player will win the prize shown
for that number. If the player gets a 5X symbol under YOUR NUMBERS, the player
will win five times the prize shown 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 22 (twenty-two) 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 22 (twenty-two)
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 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 22 (twenty-two) 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 Your Numbers play symbols on a ticket.
C. No duplicate Winning Numbers play symbols on a ticket.
D. Each Winning Number location will be approximately evenly used as the
basis for a match.
E. No 3 or more like non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
F. The 5X play symbol will appear only on intended winning tickets as dictated
by the prize structure.
G. The 5X play symbol will never appear more than once on a ticket.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "$30,000 GRAND PRIZE!" Instant Game prize of $2.00, $3.00,
$5.00, $7.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00, $30.00, $50.00, $75.00, $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, $75.00, $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 "$30,000 GRAND PRIZE!" Instant Game prize of $30,000, 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 "$30,000 GRAND PRIZE!" 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 "$30,000 GRAND
PRIZE!" 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 "$30,000 GRAND PRIZE!" 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 12,039,250
tickets in the Instant Game No. 288. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
Table 3
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. 288 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. 288,
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-200202996
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: May 14, 2002
Enforcement Orders
An order was entered regarding Odeeco. Inc., Docket No. 2002-0544-AIR-E
on May 8, 2002.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Kelly Mego, Staff Attorney at (713)422-8916, Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
TRD-200203011
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 15, 2002
For the Period of May 14, 2002
Application
APPLICATION PHILIP RECLAMATION SERVICES, HOUSTON, INC. a commercial hazardous
waste management storage/processing facility has applied to the Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a compliance plan to authorize
and require the company to monitor the concentration of hazardous constituents
in groundwater. The facility is located at 4050 Homestead Road in Houston,
Harris, County, Texas. This application was submitted to the TNRCC on December
28, 1999.
The TNRCC executive director has completed the technical review of the
application and prepared a draft compliance plan. The draft compliance plan,
if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must
operate. The executive director has made a preliminary decision that this
compliance plan, if issued, meet all statutory and regulatory requirements.
The compliance plan application, executive director's preliminary decision,
and draft compliance plan are available for viewing and copying at the Houston
Central Library, located at 500 McKinney, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request
a public meeting about this application. The purpose of a public meeting is
to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the
application. Generally, the TNRCC will hold a public meeting if the executive
director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest
in the application if requested in writing by an affected person, or if requested
by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing.
Written public comments and requests for a public meeting must be submitted
to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX
78711-3087 within 45 days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice.
OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for public
comments, the executive director will consider the comments and prepare a
response to all relevant and material or significant public comments. The
response to comments, along with the executive director's decision on the
application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments or is
on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing
will also provide instructions for requesting a contested case hearing or
reconsideration of the executive director's decision. A contested case hearing
is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in a state district court.
A contested case hearing will only be granted based on disputed issues
of fact that are relevant and material to the Commission's decision on the
application. Further, the Commission will only grant a hearing on issues that
were raised during the public comment period and not withdrawn. Issues that
are not raised in public comment may not be considered during a hearing.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACTION. The executive director may issue final approval
of the application unless a timely contested case hearing request or request
for reconsideration is filed. If a timely hearing request or request for reconsideration
is filed, the executive director will not issue final approval of the [permit/compliance
plan] and will forward the application and requests to the TNRCC Commissioners
for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
MAILING LIST. In addition to submitting public comments, you may ask to
be placed on a mailing list to receive future public notices mailed by the
Office of the Chief Clerk. You may request to be added to: (1) the mailing
list for this specific application; (2) the permanent mailing list for a specific
applicant name and permit number; and/or (3) the permanent mailing list for
a specific county. Clearly specify which mailing list(s) to which you wish
to be added and send your request to the TNRCC Office of the Chief Clerk at
the address below. Unless you otherwise specify, you will be included only
on the mailing list for this specific application.
INFORMATION. If you need more information about this permit application
or the permitting process, please call the TNRCC Office of Public Assistance,
Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040. General information about the TNRCC can be found
at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.
Further information may also be obtained from Philip Reclamation Services,
Houston, Inc., at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Jim Renfroe at
(713) 674-2406
TRD-200203009
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 15, 2002
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission)
staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed
Default Order (DO). The TNRCC staff proposes a DO when the staff has sent
an Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition (EDPRP) to an entity
outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; and the proposed technical
requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance, and the entity
fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of its receipt of
the EDPRP. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to Agreed Orders
entered into by the executive director of TNRCC pursuant to Texas Water Code
(TWC), §7.075, this notice of the proposed order and the opportunity
to comment is published in the
Texas Register
no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period
closes, which in this case is
June 24, 2002
.
The TNRCC will consider any written comments received and TNRCC may withdraw
or withhold approval of a DO if a comment discloses facts or considerations
that indicate a proposed DO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent
with the requirements of the statutes and rules within TNRCC's jurisdiction,
or TNRCC's orders and permits issued pursuant to TNRCC's regulatory authority.
Additional notice of changes to a proposed DO is not required to be published
if those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of the proposed DO is available for public inspection at both TNRCC's
Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin,
Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as
follows. Comments about the DO should be sent to the attorney designated for
the DO at TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas
78711-3087 and must be
received by 5:00 p.m. on June
24, 2002
. Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney
at (512) 239-3434. The TNRCC attorneys are available to discuss the DO and/or
the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, comments on the
DO should be submitted to the TNRCC in
writing
.
(1) COMPANY: Lee Ward dba Ward's Trucking; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1101-MSW-E;
TNRCC ID NUMBER: none; LOCATION: 2605 Castanada Street, Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: waste hauling; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.5(a)(1)
and §330.32(b), and TWC, §26.121, by failing to prevent the discharge
of municipal solid waste into or adjacent to waters in the state by depositing
municipal solid waste at an unauthorized facility; PENALTY: $1,000; STAFF
ATTORNEY: Alfred Okpohworho, Litigation Division, MC R-12, (713) 422-8918;
REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2301 Gravel Drive, Forth
Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
TRD-200202994
Paul C. Sarahan
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 14, 2002
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission)
staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed
Agreed Orders (AOs) pursuant to Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. Section
7.075 requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission
shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed
AOs. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must
be published in the
Texas Register
no later
than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes,
which in this case is
June 24, 2002
. Section
7.075 also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments
received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO
if a comment discloses facts or considerations that the consent is inappropriate,
improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes
and rules within TNRCC's orders and permits issued pursuant to TNRCC's regulatory
authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to
be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both TNRCC's
Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin,
Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as
follows. Comments about an AO should be sent to the attorney designated for
the AO at TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas
78711-3087 and must be
received by 5:00 p.m. on June
24, 2002
. Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney
at (512) 239-3434. The designated attorney is available to discuss the AO
and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone number; however, §7.075
provides that comments on an AO should be submitted to TNRCC in
writing
.
(1) COMPANY: George Ted DeVries dba DeVries Dairy; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0791-
AGR-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 16480-1; LOCATION: 1860 County Road 241, Dublin, Erath
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dairy; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §321.39(f)(19)(A), §305.125(l)
and (5), and TWC, §26.121(a), and TNRCC Water Quality Permit Number 03061,
Special Provision 6 and Standard Provision (f), by failing to prevent the
discharge of irrigated wastewater from the facility into or adjacent to any
water in the state; 30 TAC §321.42(a) and §305.125(1), and TNRCC
Water Quality Permit Number 03061, Standard Provisions (b) and (f), by failing
to report the wastewater discharge that occurred and the related information
required; PENALTY: $4,375; STAFF ATTORNEY: Robin Chapman, Litigation Division,
MC 175, (512) 239-0497; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office,
2301 Gravel Drive, Forth Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588- 5800.
(2) COMPANY: Phillips Petroleum Company and J. M. Huber Corporation; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2001-0655-AIR-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: HW-0017-R; LOCATION: approximately
one mile east of Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: carbon
black facility; RULES VIOLATED: none; the proposed order would terminate an
order of the Texas Air Control Board effective May 28, 1969 in the matter
of Phillips Petroleum Company and J. M. Huber Corporation under the authority
of Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 382; PENALTY: $0; STAFF ATTORNEY:
Gitanjali Yadav, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2029; REGIONAL OFFICE:
Amarillo Regional Office, 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806)
353-9251.
(3) COMPANY: Richard Crane dba Rick's by the Park; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1125-PST-E;
TNRCC ID NUMBER: 0064891; LOCATION: 2603 West Sublett, Arlington, Tarrant
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.49(a) and TWC, §26.3475, by failing to
install corrosion protection on the underground storage tank system; PENALTY:
$2,500; STAFF ATTORNEY: Elisa Roberts, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512)
239-6939; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2301 Gravel
Drive, Forth Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
TRD-200202993
Paul C. Sarahan
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 14, 2002
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) will conduct
a public hearing to receive comments regarding revisions to 30 TAC Chapter
116 and to the SIP under the requirements of Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.017;
Texas Government Code, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001; and 40 Code of Federal
Regulations, §51.102, of the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) regulations concerning SIPs. The commission proposes amendments to §§116.10,
116.111, 116.115, 116.311, 116.615, 116.711, and 116.715; and also proposes
new §§116.315, 116.778, 116.803, and 116.919. The amendments and
new sections to Chapter 116 are proposed as revisions to the SIP.
The proposed rulemaking would allow the option for air emissions resulting
from routine maintenance, start-up, or shutdown of a facility to be authorized
as allowable emissions in a new source review (NSR) permit. For new and modified
sources, the additional allowable emissions would be counted when determining
the need for nonattainment (NA) or prevention of significant deterioration
(PSD) review. For existing sources, the additional allowable emissions would
not be counted toward NA or PSD review but would remain subject to existing
SIP rules, including minimization of emissions, and would be counted toward
determining if a facility is a major source and required to obtain a federal
operating permit.
Additionally, the proposed rulemaking would require that emissions from
dockside vessels resulting from operations at land-based facilities be authorized
in NSR permits; clarify permit renewal application content requirements; implement
the provision of House Bill (HB) 3040, 77th Legislature, 2001 by prohibiting
the commission from considering effects of non-criteria pollutants over coastal
waters for shipyards; and implement portions of HB 2912, 77th Legislature,
2001 regarding new compliance history evaluation requirements for permit renewals.
The commission will hold a public hearing on this proposal in Austin on
June 10, 2002 at 2:00 p.m., Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
complex, Building F, Room 2210, 12100 Park 35 Circle. The hearing will be
structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons.
Registration will begin 30 minutes prior to the hearing. Individuals may present
oral statements when called upon in order of registration. A four-minute time
limit may be established at the hearing to assure that enough time is allowed
for every interested person to speak. There will be no open discussion during
the hearing; however, commission staff members will be available to discuss
the proposal 30 minutes before the hearing and will answer questions before
and after the hearing.
Persons planning to attend the hearing who have special communication or
other accommodation needs, should contact the Office of Environmental Policy,
Analysis, and Assessment at (512) 239-4900. Requests should be made as far
in advance as possible.
Comments may be submitted to Joyce Spencer, Office of Environmental Policy,
Analysis, and Assessment, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087;
or by fax at (512) 239- 4808. All comments should reference Rule Log Number
2001-043-116-AI. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 10, 2002.
For further information, please contact Beecher Cameron, Air Permits Division,
at (512) 239-1495 or Jill Burditt, Policy and Regulations Division, at (512)
239-0560.
TRD-200202922
Stephanie Bergeron
Division Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 10, 2002
The following notices were issued during the period of April 3, 2002 through
April 30, 2002.
The following require the applicants to publish notice in the newspaper.
The public comment period, requests for public meetings, or requests for a
contested case hearing may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk,
Mail Code 105, P O Box 13087, Austin Texas 78711-3087, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE
DATE OF NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
THE ACME BRICK COMPANY which operates Sewell Pit, a clay mining site, has
applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 03840, which authorizes the draft
permit authorizes the discharge of mine pit water and storm water runoff on
an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001. The facility is located
adjacent to the north side of Farm-to-Market Road (FM) 2181 and approximately
1.7 miles west of the intersection of FM 2181 and Interstate Highway 35E near
the City of Corinth, Denton County, Texas.
THE ACME BRICK COMPANY which operates the Harbert Pit, a clay mining site,
has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 03844, which authorizes the
discharge of mine pit water and storm water runoff on an intermittent and
flow variable basis via Outfall 001. The facility is located adjacent to the
south side of the U.S. Highway 380 immediately west of the intersection of
U.S. Highways 380 and 377 near the City of Crossroads, Denton County, Texas.
CITY OF ATHENS has applied for a renewal of Permit No. 10143-001, which
authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater an annual average
flow not to exceed 1,027,000 gallons per day. The facility is located east
of Onemile Creek and approximately 3,100 feet northwest of the intersection
of Prairieville Street and State Highway 19 in Henderson County, Texas.
CITY OF BUDA AND GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY has applied for a renewal
of TPDES Permit No. 11060-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic
wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 600,000 gallons per day.
The facility is located approximately 1900 feet north of the northernmost
intersection of Loop 4 and the Missouri Pacific Railroad on the east bank
of Onion Creek in Hays County, Texas.
CHAMP'S WATER COMPANY has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 11005-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 280,000 gallons per day. The facility is located southwest
of the intersection of Bonazzi Boulevard and Stallings Drive, approximately
3,750 feet west of West Montgomery Road, 11 miles northwest of the City of
Houston central business district and 2.9 miles west of Interstate Highway
45 in Harris County, Texas.
CITY OF GONZALES has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10488-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual
average flow not to exceed 1,500,000 gallons per day. The facility is located
at the confluence of the Guadalupe River and Tinsley Creek, approximately
4,000 feet east of U.S. Highway 183, and approximately 5,000 feet south of
U.S. Highway 90-A in Gonzales County, Texas.
LETOURNEAU INC. has applied for a renewal of an existing wastewater permit.
The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
(TNRCC) Permit No. 01603, which authorizes the discharge of contact and noncontact
cooling water, parts/equipment washdown water, and stormwater runoff on an
intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001. The applicant operates
a heavy equipment manufacturing plant. The plant site is located at 2400 S.
McArthur Blvd., approximately 0.25 mile northwest of the intersection of Estes
Parkway and Farm-to-Market Road 1845 and approximately 0.75 mile north of
Interstate Highway 20 in the southwestern portion of the City of Longview
in Gregg County, Texas.
BEN THOMAS MAHONEY AND MICHAEL GARTH MAHONEY has applied for a renewal
of Permit No. 13888-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic
wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 200,000 gallons per day.
The facility is located approximately 4750 feet west southwest from the intersection
of U.S. Route 190 an Farm-to-Market 2776 in Brazos County, Texas.
CITY OF NEW WAVERLY has applied for a renewal of the TPDES Permit No. 11020-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 88,000 gallons per day. The facility is located on the
west bank of the Chicken Creek, approximately 1,600 feet south of the intersection
of the Chicken Creek to State Highway 150 in Walker County, Texas.
PAPER CHEMICALS, INC. which operates a plant which produces antifoaming
agents used in the paper industry, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit
No. 02955, which authorizesthe discharge of non-contact cooling water (intermittent
flow) at a daily average flow not to exceed 4000 gallons per day via Outfall
001. The facility is located at 3901 Terry Street, one-third of a mile east
of Loop 151 (U.S. Highway 59) and two-thirds of a mile south of U.S. Highway
67 in the City of Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas.
CITY OF PITTSBURG has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit No. 10250-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 970,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located on Sparks
Branch between Farm-to-Market Road 557 and State Highway 11, approximately
one mile east of the intersection of State Highway Loop 271 and Farm-to-Market
Road 557 and 1500 feet north of Farm-to-Market Road 557 in Camp County, Texas.
CITY OF RHOME has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10701-002,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 150,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately
150 feet east of the intersection of County Road 4651 and Oates Branch in
Wise County, Texas.
CITY OF ROCKPORT has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10054-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual
average flow not to exceed 2,500,000 gallons per day. The current permit also
authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater via irrigation of 200
acres of the Rockport Country Club Golf Course. The facility is located on
the west side of Farm-to-Market Road 2165, approximately 1,200 feet south
of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2165 and Enterprise Boulevard in
Aransas County, Texas. The disposal site is located at the Rockport Country
Club Golf Course along Farm-to-Market Road 2165 in Aransas County, Texas.
SOUTHERN CLAY PRODUCTS, INC. has applied for a renewal of an existing wastewater
permit. The applicant has an existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Permit No. TX0057274 and an existing Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit No. 01925. The draft permit authorizes
the discharge of stormwater and groundwater at a daily maximum flow not to
exceed 0.30 million gallons per day via Outfall 001, and the discharge of
stormwater and groundwater at a daily maximum flow not to exceed 0.30 million
gallons per day via Outfall 002. The plant site is located six miles south-southeast
of the City of Gonzales and 1/4 mile west of U.S. Highway 90A in Gonzales
County, Texas.
TRAIL OF THE LAKES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT has applied for a major amendment
to TPDES Permit No. 11901-001 to authorize an increase in the discharge of
treated domestic wastewater from a daily average flow not to exceed 600,000
gallons per day to an annual average flow not to exceed 1,520,000 gallons
per day. The facility is located approximately 6,500 feet south and 150 feet
east of the intersection of Woodland Hills Drive and Atascocita Road in Harris
County, Texas.
WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL SEWAGE AUTHORITY has applied for a renewal of TPDES
Permit No. 11598-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at an annual average flow not to exceed 2,000,000 gallons per day. The facility
is located at 22823 Franz Road, approximately 5,000 feet west and 5,600 feet
north of the intersection of Interstate Highway 10 and Mason Road in Harris
County, Texas.
Written comments or requests for a public meeting may be submitted to the
Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section
above, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE ISSUED DATE OF THIS NOTICE
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has initiated a minor
amendment of the TPDES permit No. 11943-001 issued to HOPE CENTER YOUTH &
FAMILY SERVICES to authorize the addition of a groundwater monitoring plan
to the other requirements section of the permit. The existing permit authorizes
the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to
exceed 5,100 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 2,000
feet southeast of Kickapoo Creek, approximately 5,800 feet downstream of the
confluence of Kickapoo Creek and Steam Mill Creek and 9 miles southeast of
the City of Groveton in Trinity County, Texas.
REYNOLDS METAL COMPANY has applied for a minor amendment to Permit No.
03966 to authorize the addition of soil conditions to bauxite-tailings prior
to having sludge applied to facilitate greater utilization of the nutrient
value of the sludge. The existing permit authorizes the land application of
sewer sludge for beneficial use on 457 acres. The facility is located on the
south side of State Highway 361 adjacent to its intersection with State Highway
35, approximately one mile southeast of the City of Gregory, in San Patricio
County, Texas.
TRD-200203010
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 15, 2002
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission)
announces the availability of the draft 2002 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring
and Assessment Report (formally the Clean Water Act (CWA) §305(b) Water
Quality Inventory and §303(d) List of Impaired Water Bodies). The Integrated
Report is a summary of the status of surface waters in the state, in accordance
with new draft guidance issued by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). The Integrated Report is used by the commission for management
decisions including monitoring, planning, and implementing; for funding best
management practices to control pollution sources; and to develop a list of
impaired waters for the purpose of selecting water bodies for which total
maximum daily load analyses will be initiated.
Local residents, interest groups, or other organizations may have knowledge
to submit specific problems, programs, or conditions unknown to commission
staff that should be considered for inclusion in the Integrated Report. Submittals
may also include information regarding the categorization of individual water
bodies and the proposed action resulting from placement in a particular category.
Additional information may result in a change in the use-attainment status
of a water body and removal from a particular category. It may also provide
a change in priority for management actions such as monitoring or implementation
of best management practices.
Beginning June 3, and continuing through July 2, 2002, the draft Integrated
Report will be published on the TNRCC website at
http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/water/quality/data/wqm/index.html
. After
the 30-day public comment period, the commission will evaluate all additional
data or information received. If any additional data or information submitted
influences the draft Integrated Report in one of the ways previously listed,
this will be reflected in the final 2002 Integrated Report that will be sent
to the EPA for approval on October 1, 2002.
Comments on the draft 2002 Integrated Report may be sent to Patrick Roques,
Monitoring Operations Division, MC- 165, Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For overnight mail packages,
send to Patrick Roques, Monitoring Operations Division, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Bldg. F, Austin, Texas 78753.
Comments may also be faxed to 512-239-4420, or emailed to
303d@tnrcc.state.tx.us.
Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July
2, 2002. Information must be submitted in writing and cannot be accepted by
phone. The commission's responses to all comments will be summarized and published
on our website in October, 2002.
TRD-200202987
Stephanie Bergeron
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 14, 2002
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission)
is required under the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, Texas Health and Safety
Code, Chapter 361 (the Act) to identify, to the extent feasible, and evaluate
facilities which may constitute an imminent and substantial endangerment to
public health and safety or to the environment due to a release or threatened
release of hazardous substances into the environment. The first registry identifying
these sites was published in the
Texas Register
on January 16, 1987 (12 TexReg 205). Pursuant to the Act, §361.181, the
commission must update the registry (state Superfund registry) annually to
add new facilities in accordance with the Act, §361.184(a) and §361.188(a)(1)
(see also 30 TAC §335.343) or to delete facilities in accordance with
the Act, §361.189 (see also the Act, §361.183(a) and 30 TAC §335.344).
The current notice also includes facilities where state Superfund action has
ended, or where cleanup is being adequately addressed by other means.
Pursuant to the Act, §361.188, the state Superfund registry has identified
the following facilities that have been determined to pose an imminent and
substantial endangerment in descending order of hazard ranking system (HRS)
scores.
1.) Col-Tex Refinery.
Located on both sides
of Business Interstate 20 (U.S. 80) in Colorado City, Mitchell County: tank
farm and refinery.
2.) Precision Machine and Supply.
Located
at 500 West Olive Street, Odessa, Ector County: chrome plating and machine
shop.
3.) Sonics International, Inc.
Located north
of Farm Road 101, approximately two miles west of Ranger, Eastland County:
industrial waste injection wells.
4.) Maintech International.
Located at 8300
Old Ferry Road, Port Arthur, Jefferson County: chemical cleaning and equipment
hydroblasting.
5.) Federated Metals.
Located at 9200 Market
Street, Houston, Harris County: magnesium dross/sludge disposal, inactive
landfill.
6.) Gulf Metals Industries.
Located on Telean
Street, northeast of the intersection of Mykawa Road and Almeda-Genoa Road,
Houston, Harris County: disposal of hazardous materials.
7.) Texas American Oil.
Located approximately
three miles north of Midlothian on Old State Highway 67, Ellis County: waste
oil recycling.
8.) Niagara Chemical.
Located west of the
intersection of Commerce Street and Adams Avenue, Harlingen, Cameron County:
pesticide formulation.
9.) International Creosoting.
Located at
1110 Pine Street, Beaumont, Jefferson County: wood treatment.
10.) McBay Oil & Gas.
Located approximately
three miles northwest of Grapeland on Farm Road 1272, Houston County: oil
refinery and oil reclamation plant.
11.) Toups.
Located on the west side of Texas
326, 2.1 miles north of its intersection with Texas 105, in Sour Lake, Hardin
County: fencepost treating facility and municipal waste.
12.) Harris Sand Pits.
Located at 23340 South
Texas 16, approximately 10.5 miles south of San Antonio at Von Ormy, Bexar
County: commercial sand and clay pit.
13.) JCS Company.
Located north of Phalba
on County Road 2415, approximately 1.5 miles west of the intersection of County
Road 2403 and Texas 198, Van Zandt County: lead-acid battery recycling.
14.) Jerrell B. Thompson Battery.
Located
north of Phalba on County Road 2410, approximately one mile north of the intersection
of County Road 2410 and Texas 198, Van Zandt County: lead-acid battery recycling.
15.) Aztec Ceramics.
Located at 4735 Emil
Road, San Antonio, Bexar County: tile manufacturing.
16.) Hayes-Sammons Warehouse.
Located at
Miller Avenue and East Eighth Street, Mission, Hidalgo County: commercial
grade pesticide storage.
17.) Jensen Drive Scrap.
Located at 3603
Jensen Drive, Houston, Harris County: scrap salvage.
18.) Baldwin Waste Oil Company.
Located
on County Road 44 approximately 0.1 mile west of its intersection with Farm
Road 1889, Robstown, Nueces County: waste oil processing.
19.) Hall Street.
Located north of intersection
of 20th Street East with California Street, north of Dickinson, Galveston
County: waste disposal and landfill/open field dumping.
20.) Unnamed Plating.
6816-6824 Industrial
Avenue, El Paso, El Paso County: metals processing and recovery.
21.) Tricon America, Inc.,
101 East Hampton
Road, Crowley, Tarrant County: aluminum and zinc smelting and casting.
Pursuant to the Act, §361.184(a), those facilities that may pose an
imminent and substantial endangerment, and which have been proposed to the
state Superfund registry, are set out in descending order of HRS scores as
follows:
1.) Kingsland.
Located in the vicinity of
the 2100 block of Farm-to-Market Road 1431 and in the vicinity of the 2400
block of Farm-to-Market Road 1431, in the community of Kingsland, Llano County:
two groundwater plumes.
2.) First Quality Cylinders.
Located at 931
West Laurel Street, San Antonio, Bexar County: aircraft cylinder rebuilder.
3.) J. C. Pennco Waste Oil Service.
Located
at 4927 Higdon Road, San Antonio, Bexar County: waste oil and used drum recycler.
4.) ArChem/Thames Chelsea.
Located at 13103
Conklin Lane, Houston, Harris County: chemical manufacturing and recycling.
5.) Crim-Hammett.
Located at 801 Highway
64, Henderson, Rusk County: open pit dumping, buried waste.
6). Phipps Plating.
Located at 305 East Grayson
Street, San Antonio, Bexar County: metal plating.
7). Harkey Road.
Located at 17111 Harkey
Road, Pearland, Brazoria County: residential area contaminated from waste
material used for fill.
8.) Pioneer Oil and Refining Company.
Located
20280 South Payne Road, outside of Somerset, Bexar County: oil refinery.
9). Voda Petroleum Inc.
Located at 211 Duncan
Street, Clarksville City, Gregg County: waste oil recycling facility
10.) Force Road Oil and Vacuum Truck Company.
Located at 1722 County Road 573 (Alloy Road), approximately 1,300 feet east
of the Brazoria - Fort Bend County Line, Brazoria County: oily wastewater
disposal and oil recovery facility.
11). Higgins Wood Preserving.
Located inside
the bordering streets of North Timberland Drive (U.S. 59) on the west, Warren
Street on the east, and Paul Avenue on the north, Lufkin, Angelina County:
wood treatment.
12.) Marshall Wood Preserving.
Located at
2700 West Houston Street, Marshall, Harrison County: wood treatment.
13.) Avinger Development Company (ADCO).
Located on the south side of Texas 155, approximately 1/4 mile east of the
intersection with Texas 49, Avinger, Cass County: wood treatment.
14). Old Lufkin Creosoting.
Located at 1411
East Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, Angelina County: wood treatment.
15). Materials Recovery Enterprises.
Located
about four miles southwest of Ovalo, near U.S. 83 and Farm Road 604, Taylor
County: Class I industrial solid waste disposal site.
16.) Harvey Industries, Inc.
Located southeast
corner of Farm Road 2495 and Texas 31 (One Curtis Mathes Drive), Athens, Henderson
County: television cabinets and circuit board manufacturing.
17.) Hu-Mar Chemicals.
Located north of McGothlin
Road, between the old Southern Pacific Railroad tracks and 12th Street., Palacios,
Matagorda County: pesticide and herbicide formulation.
18.) American Zinc.
Located approximately
3.5 miles north of Dumas on U.S. 287 and five miles east on Farm Road 119,
Moore County: zinc smelter.
19). El Paso Plating Works.
Located at 2422
Wyoming Avenue, El Paso, El Paso County: metal plating.
20). Spector Salvage Yard.
Located at Jackson
Avenue and Tenth Street, Orange, Orange County: military surplus and chemical
salvage yard.
21). State Highway 123 PCE Plume.
Located
near the intersection of State Highway 123 and Interstate Highway 35 (IH-35)
in San Marcos, Hays County: contaminated groundwater plume from unknown source.
22). Kingsbury Metal Finishing, Inc.
Located
at 1720 Farm-to-Market Road 1104, Kingsbury, Guadalupe County: electroplating
facility.
23). Tucker Oil Refinery/Clinton Manages Oil &
Refining Company.
Located east side of U.S. Highway 79 in the rural
community of Tucker, Anderson County: oil refinery.
24). Sampson Horrice.
Located at 2000 and
2006 Plainfield Drive, Dallas, Dallas County: inactive gravel pit landfill
that illegally accepted hazardous and solid waste.
25). Barlow's Wills Point Plating.
Located
on the south side of U.S. 80, approximately 3.4 miles east of its intersection
with Texas 64, in Wills Point, Van Zandt County: inactive electroplating.
26). McNabb Flying Service.
Located 1.5 miles
northwest of Alvin, approximately one mile east of State Highway 6, at the
intersection of Brazoria County Roads 146 and 539, Brazoria County: aerial
pesticide applicator.
27). Melton Kelly Property.
Located on County
Road 3250, four miles northeast of Chatfield, Navarro County: waste from illegal
salvage fires.
28). Stoller Chemical Company, Inc.
Located
at 5200 North Columbia Street, east of the intersection of Hwy. 87 and Business
87, north of Plainview, Hale County: warehouse containing vats and leftover
fertilizer products and an abandoned cattle trailer containing leaking drums
of hazardous waste.
Since the last publication on November 23, 2001, the commission has determined
that two facilities, Permian Chemical Company, Ector County, and Solvent Recovery
Services, Fort Bend County, no longer pose an imminent and substantial endangerment
to public health and safety or the environment, and pursuant to 30 TAC §335.344(c),
they have been deleted.
To date, 23 sites Aztec Mercury, Brazoria County; Bestplate, Inc., Dallas
County; Butler Ranch, Karnes County; Double R Plating Company, Cass County;
Hagerson Road Drum, Fort Bend County; Hart Creosoting, Jasper County; Hi-Yield,
Hunt County; Houston Lead, Harris County; Houston Scrap, Harris County; LaPata
Oil Company, Harris County; Munoz Borrow Pits, Hidalgo County; Newton Wood
Preserving, Newton County; Permian Chemical Company, Ector County; PIP Minerals,
Liberty County; Poly-Cycle Industries, Ellis County; Rio Grande Refinery I,
Hardin County; Rio Grande Refinery II, Hardin County; Solvent Recovery Services,
Fort Bend County; South Texas Solvents, Nueces County; State Marine, Jefferson
County; Thompson Hayward Chemical, Knox County; Waste Oil Tank Services, Harris
County; and Wortham Lead Salvage, Henderson County have been deleted from
the state registry pursuant to the Act, §361.189 (see also the Act, §361.183(a)
and 30 TAC §335.344).
The public records for each of the sites are available for inspection and
copying during regular TNRCC business hours at the TNRCC Records Management
Center, Building E, First Floor, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753,
telephone 1-800-633-9363, or (512) 239-2920. Handicapped parking is available
on the east side of Building D, convenient to access ramps that are located
between Building D and Building E. Copying of file information is subject
to payment of a fee.
TRD-200203002
Paul C. Sarahan
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 14, 2002
Request for Proposals
The Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC), on behalf of the interests
of the City of Amarillo, the City of Canyon, Potter County, Randall County,
the Panhandle Emergency Medical Services System/Northwest Texas Hospital and
the Potter-Randall County Emergency Communications District is requesting
proposals from qualified consultants/consulting firms to access the feasibility
and develop recommendations regarding the possible consolidation of 9-1-1
public safety answering point/dispatching operations in Potter and Randall
County, Texas.
Proposal requirements may be obtained by contacting Gary Pitner, Executive
Director, PRPC, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, TX 79105 or by phone at (806) 372-3381.
Proposals will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time on June
14, 2002 at the offices of the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, 415
W. 8th Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79101.
At a minimum, the proposals will be evaluated based upon the criteria listed
below. Such criteria and any other which may be deemed appropriate, may be
assigned varying weights at the discretion of the Panhandle Regional Planning
Commission to reflect relative importance. Evaluation criteria will include,
but not necessarily be limited to the qualifications and related experience
of the proposing firm; qualifications, education and related experience of
the personnel to be assigned to the project; previous work performance of
the proposing firm based on the level of satisfaction of past and present
clients; capacity of the proposing firm to perform based on current work loads,
staffing availability and the firm's financial stability; offeror's approach/methodology
to the conduct of this project; and proposed project cost.
TRD-200202866
Gary Pitner
Executive Director
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
Filed: May 9, 2002
Inspection Station and Certified Inspector Denial, Revocation, Suspensions, and Administrative Hearings §23.15 -- Public Hearing Notice
The Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with Administrative
Procedure and Texas Register Act, Texas Government Code, §2001 et seq.,
and Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 548, is holding a public hearing on
June 4, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. at the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal
Law Enforcement Building (Building E), in the Auditorium, 6100 Guadalupe Street,
Austin, Texas 78773. Visitor parking is available, but limited, in the department
parking lot.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments from all interested persons
regarding adoption of amendments to Administrative Rule §23.15, concerning
Inspection Station and Certified Inspector Denial, Revocation, Suspensions,
and Administrative Hearings, proposed for adoption under the authority of
Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 548. The proposed rule was published in
the May 10, 2002 issue of the
Texas Register
(27 TexReg 3967).
The hearing is in response to a request for public hearings received from
the Texas State Inspection Association.
Persons interested in attending this hearing are encouraged to submit advance
written notice of their intent to attend the hearing and to submit a written
copy of their comments. This correspondence should be addressed to E. Eugene
Summerford, Legal Counsel, Vehicle Inspections and Emissions, Texas Department
of Public Safety, Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0543 or by fax at (512) 424-2774.
To be included, all correspondence must be received no later than 5:00 p.m.
on June 4, 2002 and should refer to "Proposed Rule 37 TAC §23.15" in
the subject line or at the beginning of the text.
Individual comments may be limited to five minutes in duration, depending
upon the number of attendees.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or
hearing impaired, readers, large print, Braille, are requested to contact
E. Eugene Summerford at (512) 424-2777, three work days prior to the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
TRD-200202995
Thomas A. Davis, Jr.
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Filed: May 14, 2002
Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
On May 9, 2002, ClearSource, Inc. filed an application with the Public
Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its service provider certificate
of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60209.
Applicant intends to combine its operations with Grande Communications Holdings,
Inc., holding SPCOA Certificate Number 60341; change its name to Grande Communications
ClearSource, Inc.; and relinquish SPCOA Number 60209 in favor of SPCOA Number
60341.
The Application: Application of ClearSource, Inc. for an Amendment to its
Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 25883.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments
to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326
no later than May 30, 2002. You may contact the commission's Customer Protection
Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with
text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence
should refer to Docket Number 25883.
TRD-200202941
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 13, 2002
On May 9, 2002, IP Communications Corporation filed an application with
the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its service provider
certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number
60242. Applicant intends to reflect a corporate restructuring and a name change.
The Application: Application of IP Communications Corporation for an Amendment
to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number
25884.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments
to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326
no later than May 30, 2002. You may contact the commission's Customer Protection
Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with
text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence
should refer to Docket Number 25884.
TRD-200203022
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 15, 2002
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on May 6, 2002, for waiver of the
obligation to file an annual Transmission Earnings Monitoring Report (TEMR).
Docket Title and Number: Application of Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) for
Good Cause Exception to the Requirement to File a 2002 Transmission Earnings
Monitoring Report. Docket Number 25853.
The Application: BTU requests a good cause exception from the filing requirement
for the June 1, 2002, report for two reasons: (1) BTU asserts that since it
has a new transmission cost of service (TCOS) that is used to set transmission
rates effective January 1, 2002, the TCOS upon which the June 1 Report is
based, calendar year 2001, is no longer being used; (2) the instructions to
the TEMR provide that a non-investor owned transmission service provider with
a rate proceeding pending before the commission on the due date of the annual
earnings report, or who had a final order issued in such a proceeding within
the last twelve months is exempt from filing the report. BTU requests that
it be exempt from the June 1, 2002, filing requirement based upon the implementation
of its new TCOS in 2002, and the entry of a final order slightly more than
12 months ago.
On or before June 5, 2002, persons who wish to comment upon the action
sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O.
Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection
Division at (512) 936-7120 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 comments should reference Docket Number 25853.
TRD-200202979
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 13, 2002
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on May 10, 2002, for a service provider
certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151
- 54.156 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application
follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of BroadLink Telecom, LLC for a Service
Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 25889.
Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service and long distance
services.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the geographic area
of Texas currently served by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or
call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later
than May 30, 2002. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200202942
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 13, 2002
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of a notice of adoption of long run incremental cost
(LRIC) studies pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.229.
Docket Title and Number. Valor Telecommunications of Texas, LP Notice of
Adoption of Verizon Southwest, Inc.'s LRIC Studies Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive
Rule §26.229, Docket Number 25871.
Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative
law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning this proceeding
referencing Docket Number 25871. Written comments or recommendations should
be filed no later than June 10, 2002, and should be filed at the Public Utility
Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin,
Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division
at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200203003
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 14, 2002
On May 6, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and Teleport Communications Houston, 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 25856. 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
25856. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by June 7, 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 25856.
TRD-200202874
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 9, 2002
On May 6, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and TCG Dallas, 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 25857. 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
25857. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by June 7, 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 25857.
TRD-200202875
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 9, 2002
On May 6, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and AT&T Communications of Texas, LP, 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 25858. 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
25858. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by June 7, 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 25858.
TRD-200202876
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 9, 2002
On May 7, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and Teleport Communications Houston, 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 25862. 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
25862. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by June 7, 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 25862.
TRD-200202877
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 9, 2002
On May 7, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and TCG Dallas, 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 25863. 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
25863. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by June 7, 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 25863.
TRD-200202878
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 9, 2002
On May 7, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and AT&T Communications of Texas, LP, 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 25864. 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
25864. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by June 7, 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 25864.
TRD-200202879
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 9, 2002
On May 8, 2002, Time Warner Telecom of Texas, LP and Verizon Southwest,
collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval
of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under Section 252(i)
of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104,
110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United
States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities
Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA).
The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25870. 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
25870. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by June 10, 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 25870.
TRD-200202890
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 9, 2002
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of a long run incremental cost (LRIC) study pursuant
to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214
Docket Title and Number. Valor Telecommunications of Texas, LP Application
for Approval of LRIC Study for Valor Integrated Voice and Data Service (IVDS)
Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214 on May 20, 2002, Docket Number
25872.
Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative
law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning the LRIC study referencing
Docket Number 25872. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no
later than 45 days after the date of a sufficient study and should be filed
at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O.
Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer
Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals
with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200202880
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 9, 2002
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of a long run incremental cost (LRIC) study pursuant
to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215.
Docket Title and Number. Verizon Southwest, Inc. Application for Approval
of LRIC Study for Inter-Switch Voice Messaging (ISVM) Service Pursuant to
P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215 on May 20, 2002, Docket Number 25882.
Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative
law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning the LRIC study referencing
Docket Number 25882. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no
later than 45 days after the date of a sufficient study and should be filed
at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O.
Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer
Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals
with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200202907
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 10, 2002
On May 10, 2002, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. doing business
as Sprint, Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint, and
AT&T Communications of Texas, LP, collectively referred to as applicants,
filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under
Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number
104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15
and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas
Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement
2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25890.
The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available
for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application
by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally,
a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments
should specifically refer to Docket Number 25890. As a part of the comments,
an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments,
including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by June 12, 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 25890.
TRD-200202976
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 13, 2002
On May 10, 2002, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. doing business
as Sprint, Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint, and
TCG Dallas and Teleport Communications Houston, Inc., collectively referred
to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection
agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996,
Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered
sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory
Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 &
Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket
Number 25891. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement
are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin,
Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application
by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally,
a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments
should specifically refer to Docket Number 25891. As a part of the comments,
an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments,
including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by June 12, 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 25891.
TRD-200202977
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 13, 2002
Request for Proposal for Aerial Photography
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) 9-1-1 Emergency
Communications is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for aerial photography
of Hardin and Orange counties in Texas. A Request for Proposal will be released
on Friday, May 31, 2002.
A single bid/proposal bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the proposed
initial cost shall be required with each proposal submitted. Proposals submitted
without a bid/proposal bond shall be automatically disqualified.
Terms: Payment for services and materials shall be made on invoices to
be periodically submitted by the vendor as outlined in the Contract for Service.
To receive a proposal package, please contact Pete De La Cruz or Gina LaRocca
at (409) 724-1911 or mail inquiries to SETRPC 9-1-1 Emergency Communications,
2210 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703
Sealed proposals will be received by
Anita Huval,
SETRPC 9-1-1 Emergency Communications, 2210 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas
77703 until 12:00 noon Central Time, Monday, July 1, 2002.
The date/time
in the offices of SETRPC shall be the official time of receipt. Fax or email
proposals will not be accepted. Proposals received late will be returned unopened
to the Offeror at the Offeror's expense. Proposals will be opened Monday,
July 1, 2002. Proposals will be reviewed by the SETRPC Aerial Sub-committee
based on the criteria included in the Request for Proposal.
TRD-200202988
Chester Jourdan
Executive Director
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
Filed: May 14, 2002
Public Notice (President of Texas A&M University)
Pursuant to Section 552.123, Texas Government Code, the following candidate
is the finalist for the position of President of Texas A&M University
and upon the expiration of twenty-one days, final action is to be taken by
the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System: (1) Dr. Robert
M. Gates
TRD-200202926
Vickie Burt Spillers
Executive Secretary to the Board
Texas A&M University, Board of Regents
Filed: May 13, 2002
The Texas A&M University System has entered into an agreement with
Fund Evaluation Group, Inc., 525 Vine Street, Suite 2030, Cincinnati, Ohio,
45202, to provide investment consulting services. Fund Evaluation Group will
provide the following services: Annual Asset Allocation and Investment Policy
Reviews, Quarterly Investment Reporting, Manager Searches, and other projects
on an as needed basis. Investment Reports are due within thirty (30) days
of the respective quarter end with other reports due on an as needed basis.
For these services The Texas A&M University System will pay Fund Evaluation
Group approximately $100,000 annually beginning May 1, 2002 and ending April
30, 2007.
TRD-200202989
Vickie Burt Spillers
Executive Secretary to the Board
Texas A&M University, Board of Regents
Filed: May 14, 2002
Notice of Availability - Final Environmental Impact Statement
Pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, §2.43(e)(5)(F), the
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is advising the public of the availability
of the approved Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed
construction of Segment IV of the President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT), from
IH-35E to IH-635, in the Cities of Irving, Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch,
and Dallas in Dallas County, Texas. The proposed project is being developed
jointly with the Federal Highway Administration and the North Texas Tollway
Authority (NTTA).
The proposed project is approximately 5.5 miles in length and involves
the proposed construction of a six-lane new north-south controlled access
tollway with space available for future additional lanes. The purpose of the
proposed project is to create a direct link between IH-35E and IH-635, which
completes the northern and western sections of the PGBT. This link would relieve
local and regional traffic congestion, improve local and regional mobility,
increase the economic viability of the study area, and maintain the integrity
of the Trinity River ecosystem. The social, economic, and environmental impacts
of the proposed project have been analyzed in the FEIS.
A total of five primary build alternatives, in addition to the no-build
alternative, were evaluated in the FEIS for this project. The five primary
alternatives are referred to as alternatives 7, 8, 10, 15, and 16. Primary
alternative 10 was identified as the preferred alternative. Although the natural
environmental impacts varied among the five primary alternatives, the variation
was not considered substantial. Substantial contrasts did appear in the impacts
of several factors, such as commercial and economic, hazardous materials,
and capital costs. Intense opposition to impacting the Sandy Lake Amusement
Park became the overriding factor in ultimately recommending alternative 10
as the preferred alternative.
Copies of the FEIS are available for review at the Carrollton Public Library,
2001 Jackson Road, Carrollton, Texas, 75006; the Farmers Branch Public Library,
13613 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch, Texas, 75234; the Irving Public Library,
Valley Ranch Branch, 9940 W. Valley Ranch Parkway, Irving, Texas, 76063; and
the Dallas Public Library, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street,
Dallas, Texas, 75201. For further information, please contact Mr. Christopher
Anderson at (214) 461-2000 or e-mail at
canderson@ntta.org
Copies of the FEIS and other information about the project may also be
obtained at the North Texas Tollway Authority office located at 5900 W. Plano
Parkway, Suite 100, Plano, Texas, 75093. The mailing address is P.O. Box 260729,
Plano, Texas, 75026. Printed copies of the FEIS are available for $150.
Comments regarding the FEIS should be submitted to Christopher Anderson
at the North Texas Tollway Authority office located at the address in the
previous paragraph. The deadline for the receipt of comments is 5:00 p.m.,
June 24, 2002.
TRD-200203008
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: May 15, 2002
Coastal Coordination Council
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Notice of Intent to Execute Consulting Contract
Notice of Request for Proposals
Office of the Consumer Credit Commissioner
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Texas Education Agency
General Land Office
Notice of Approval of Coastal Boundary Survey - Nueces County, Texas
Notice of Approval of Coastal Boundary Survey - Nueces County, Texas
Texas Department of Health
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Public Hearing
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Texas Department of Insurance
Texas Lottery Commission
Instant Game Number 288 "$30,000 Grand Prize"
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for Hazardous Waste Compliance Plan
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Default Orders of Administrative Enforcement Actions
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative Enforcement Actions
Notice of Public Hearing by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on Proposed Revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 116 and to the State Implementation Plan (SIP)
Notice of Water Quality Applications
Request for Comments on the 2002 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report formally the Clean Water Act (CWA) §305(b) Water Quality Inventory and §303(d) List of Impaired Water Bodies
State Superfund Registry
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
Texas Department of Public Safety
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
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Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Public Notice of Adoption of LRIC Studies Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.229
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Intent to File Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214
Public Notice of Intent to File Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215
Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
Texas A&M University, Board of Regents
Request for Proposal
Texas Department of Transportation
The University of Texas System