Texas Department on Aging
Notice of Local Planning Forums
A series of local planning forums to facilitate development of the State
Plan and the Area Plans for 28 area agencies on aging will be held in ten
locations throughout the State of Texas. These planning forums are sponsored
by the local Area Agencies on Aging and the Texas Department on Aging.
These planning forums are intended to provide the opportunity for public
input and participation in the development of local Area Plans for the 28
area agencies on aging for Fiscal Years 2004 - 2007. Agency clients and consumers
of services for older Texans, advocates, consumer advisors, local state agency
representatives, local governmental and non-governmental representatives,
service providers and other interested parties are encouraged to participate.
Each forum will provide state and regional progress reports, needs assessments,
demographic information and opportunities for public comment. The forums will
be held at the locations listed here.
February 19--South Plains AAA, Lubbock, South Plains Senior Citizen Center,
2001 19th Street, 9 - 12 p.m., 1-800-858-1809 or (806) 762-8721
February 20--Lower Rio AAA/South Texas AAA, McAllen, Las Palmas Community
Center, 1921 North 25th Street, 1 - 4:30 p.m., 1-800-365-6131 or (956) 682-3481
February 21--Dallas AAA, Dallas, Communities Foundation of Texas, 4605
Live Oak Street, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 1-800-548-1873 or (214) 826-5231
February 27--Concho Valley AAA/Permian Basin AAA, San Angelo, San Angelo
Convention Center, 500 Rio Concho Drive, 1 p.m., 1-877-944-9666 or (214) 871-5065
February 28--North Texas AAA/West Central AAA, Benjamin, Knox County Courthouse,
Highway 82 and Highway 283, 9 - 2:30 p.m., 1-800-272-3921 or (817) 695-9194
March 6--Middle Rio AAA, Del Rio, Del Rio Civic Center, 1915 Veterans Boulevard,
3:00 p.m., 1-800-224-4262 or (830) 876-3533
March 3--Houston-Galveston AAA/Harris County AAA, Houston Galveston Area
Council, 3555 Timmons Lane, 10 a.m., 1-800-437-7396 or (713) 627-3200
March 7--Tarrant County AAA, Fort Worth, Intermodal Transportation Center,
1000 Jones Street, 9 - 2:30 p.m., 1-877-886-4833 or (817) 258-8081
March 21--Rio Grande AAA, El Paso, El Paso Marriott Hotel, 1600 Airway
Blvd., 1 - 5 p.m., 1-800-333-7082 or (915) 533-0998
March 21--Ark-Tex AAA/East Texas AAA, Mount Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant Civic
Center, 1800 North Jefferson Street, 1 - 4 p.m., 1-800-372-4464 or (903) 832-8636
Testimony and comments should focus on regional needs and suggestions for
the most effective ways to deliver and coordinate services funded by the state.
Written comments may be submitted to the Texas Department on Aging for 30
days after the end of each forum.
Please address written comments to the attention of Mr. Karl Urban or Mr.
Gary Jessee at TDoA, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., 4th Floor, Austin, Texas 78751,
Fax (512) 424-6890 or by e-mail to: karl.urban@tdoa.state.tx.us or gary.jessee@tdoa.state.tx.us.
Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary
aids or services should contact the appropriate sponsoring Area Agency at
least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
TRD-200301029
Gary Jessee
Director of the Office of AAA Support and Operations
Texas Department on Aging
Filed: February 11, 2003
Texas Water Code Enforcement Settlement Notice
Notice is hereby given by the State of Texas of the following proposed
resolution of an environmental enforcement lawsuit under Texas Water Code §
7.110. Before the State may settle a judicial enforcement action under Chapter
7 of the Texas Water Code, the State shall permit the public to comment in
writing on the proposed judgment. The Attorney General will consider any written
comments and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed agreed judgment
if the comments disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the consent
is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements
of the Code.
Case Title and Court:
Harris County, Texas &
State of Texas v. Vopak Industrial Services USA, Inc.,
Cause no. No.
2002-18968, in the 133rd District Court of Harris County, Texas
Nature of Defendant's Operations: Defendant Vopak Industrial Services USA,
Inc. (now by change of name, effective December 16, 2002, Vopak Logistics
Services USA, Inc.), owns and operates a commercial waste disposal facility
in Deer Park, Harris County, Texas. The lawsuit by Harris County and the State
claim that Vopak violated the Water Code by exceeding the effluent limitations
in its TCEQ wastewater discharge permit. Plaintiffs claim that Vopak exceeded
the effluent limitations for chemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids,
ammonia, nickel, and arsenic at various times for a total of 14 violations
between June 10, 1998, and February 28, 2001. Harris County and the State
seek civil penalties and attorney's fees.
Proposed Agreed Judgment: The Agreed Final Judgment calls for Vopak to
pay a civil penalty of $86,400, to be divided evenly between Harris County
and the State of Texas, and attorney's fees of $2,400 to Harris County and
$1,200 to the State, plus certain court costs.
For a complete description of the proposed settlement, the complete proposed
Agreed Final Judgment should be reviewed. Requests for copies of the judgment
and written comments on the proposed settlement should be directed to Burgess
Jackson, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Texas Attorney General,
P.O. Box 12548, Austin, Texas 78711-2548, (512) 463-2012, facsimile (512)
320-0911. Written comments must be received within 30 days of publication
of this notice to be considered.
For information regarding this publication, please
contact A.G. Younger, Agency Liaison, at 512-463-2110.
TRD-200300907
Rick Gilpin
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Filed: February 5, 2003
Request for Applications
Notice of Invitation for Applications :
The Automobile Theft Prevention Authority is soliciting applications for
grants to be awarded for projects under the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority
(ATPA) Fund. This grant cycle will be one year in duration, and will begin
on September 1, 2003. One or more of the following types of projects may be
awarded, depending on the availability of funds:
Law Enforcement/Detection/Apprehension Projects,
to establish motor vehicle theft enforcement teams and other detection/apprehension
programs. Priority funding may be provided to state, county, precinct commissioner,
general or home rule cities for enforcement programs in particular areas of
the state where the problem is assessed as significant. Enforcement efforts
covering multiple jurisdictional boundaries may receive priority for funding.
Prosecution/Adjudication/Conviction Projects,
to
provide for prosecutorial and judicial programs designed to assist with the
prosecution of persons charged with motor vehicle theft offenses.
Prevention, Anti-Theft Devices and Automobile Registration
Projects,
to test experimental equipment which is considered to be
designed for auto theft deterrence and registration of vehicles in the Texas
Help End Auto Theft (H.E.A.T.) Program.
Reduction of the Sale of Stolen Vehicles or Parts
Projects,
to provide vehicle identification number labeling, including
component part labeling and etching methods designed to deter the sale of
stolen vehicles or parts.
Public Awareness and Crime Prevention/Education/Information
Projects,
to provide education and specialized training to law enforcement
officers in auto theft prevention procedures, provide information linkages
between state law enforcement agencies on auto theft crimes, and develop a
public information and education program on theft prevention measures.
Eligible Applicants:
State agencies, local
general-purpose units of government, independent school districts, nonprofit,
and for profit organizations are eligible to apply for grants for automobile
theft prevention assistance projects. Nonprofit and profit organizations shall
be required to provide with their grant applications sufficient documentation
to evaluate the credibility and the community support of the organization
and the viability of the organization's existing activities in the context
of providing automobile theft prevention assistance.
Contact Person:
Detailed specifications, including selection process and schedule for workshops
for applicants will be made available through ATPA.
Contact Susan Sampson, Director,
Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority,
4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin, Texas 78731, (512) 374-5101.
Application Workshops:
February 12, Wednesday, Dallas, Texas,
9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Double
Tree Hotel, Lincoln Center, 5410 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas, (972) 934-8400.
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications:
The
original
and
three
(3)
copies of the proposal must be received by the Texas Automobile
Theft Prevention Authority by 5 p.m., May 9, 2003, or postmarked by May 9,
2003. If mailed, applications must be marked "Personal and confidential" and
addressed to the contact person listed above. If delivered, please leave application
with the contact person (or designee) at the address listed.
Selection Process :
Applications will be selected according to rules §57.2, §57.4, §57.7,
and §57.14, as published in Title 43 Chapter 57, Texas Administrative
Code. Grant award decisions by ATPA are final and not subject to judicial
review. Grants will be awarded on or before September 1, 2003.
TRD-200300965
Susan Sampson
Director
Automobile Theft Prevention Authority
Filed: February 10, 2003
Request for Proposal, Professional Financial Consulting Services
The Texas Commission for the Blind, hereinafter referred to as TCB, is
inviting proposals to secure the services of a consultant with a financial
investment background. The consultant will analyze the current Business Enterprises
of Texas (BET) trust fund's organizational, operational, and managerial structure;
advise TCB and licensed managers in the BET program of the options available
to them for management of the BET trust fund; conduct a vote among licensed
managers that will decide the preferred retirement options; and provide specifications
needed for TCB to produce an invitation for bids to procure a management company
to administer the fund. The successful respondent to this request shall not
be allowed to bid on the resulting IFB.
What follows is an abbreviated description of the services being solicited.
If you are interested in responding to this request, the full Request for
Proposal has been posted on the Texas Marketplace http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us
under requisition number 3180002134. Copies may also be obtained from Vikki.Meeker@tcb.state.tx.us
Note: TCB will be required to obtain approval from
the Governor's office (Finding of Fact) prior to the award of any contract
resulting from this RFP.
Statutory Authority
This Request for Proposal is issued under the authority of Texas Human
Resources Code, Title 5, Chapter 94, §94.016, which reads, in part:
(f) The Commission may contract with a professional management service
to administer the Business Enterprises Program trust fund. In administering
the trust fund, the professional management service may acquire, exchange,
sell, or retain any kind of investment that a prudent investor, exercising
reasonable care, skill, and caution, would acquire, exchange, sell, or retain
under the circumstances, taking into consideration the investment of all the
assets of the trust fund.
(g) With the approval of the comptroller, TCB may select a commercial bank,
depository trust company, or other entity to serve as a custodian of the Business
Enterprises Program trust fund's securities, and money realized from those
securities, pending completion of an investment transaction. Money realized
from those securities must be:
(1) reinvested not later than one business day after the date it is received;
or
(2) deposited in the treasury not later than the fifth business day after
the date it is received.
History and Background
Business Enterprises of Texas (BET) is a federally sponsored, state administrated
employment program within TCB that provides and maintains employment opportunities
on state, federal and private properties for blind Texans in the field of
food and vending services. Under the provisions of the Randolph-Sheppard Act,
vending machine income (as that term is defined by 34 C.F.R. §395.1(z)),
which accrues to TCB as the state licensing agency in Texas, is used to establish
retirement or pension plans, for health insurance contributions, and for provision
of paid sick leave and vacation time for blind licensees in Texas, subject
to a vote of blind licensees.
The 76th Legislature established a trust fund in the state treasury for
individuals licensed by BET to operate vending facilities. Federal vending
machine income is credited to this Business Enterprises Program trust fund.
All expenditures authorized by the Randolph-Sheppard Act from federal vending
revenue funds are paid from the Business Enterprises Program trust fund.
In accordance with Government Code §2254.026, TCB has determined that
TCB cannot adequately perform the services with its own personnel or obtain
the consulting services through a contract with another state governmental
entity.
Scope of Work
The contract issued under this request for proposal will be composed of
the following three phases:
Phase I--Analysis of the current BET trust fund's organizational, operational,
and managerial structure, and determination of options.
Phase II--Presentation of retirement plan options to licensed managers
and conduct vote by licensed managers.
Phase III--Development of specifications needed for TCB to produce an invitation
for bid to procure a management company to administer the fund.
Questions/Clarifications
Potential respondents may submit questions by fax to Vikki M. Meeker at
(512) 377-0647 or by e-mail to Vikki.Meeker@tcb.state.tx.us TCB will post
this solicitation on the Texas Marketplace http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us
Selection under this RFP will be made on the basis of qualifications, demonstrated
competence to perform the services, and a fair and reasonable fee proposal.
Closing date: March 24, 2003, 3 PM
TRD-200301067
Terrell I. Murphy
Executive Director
Texas Commission for the Blind
Filed: February 12, 2003
Request for Proposals
Central Texas Council of Governments is requesting proposals from qualified
firms of certified public accountants to audit its financial statements for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, with the option of auditing its financial
statements for each of the four subsequent fiscal years. These audits are
to be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards as
set forth by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
To obtain copies of this RFP, please contact Beverly Zatlo, Central Texas
Council of Governments, P.O Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, telephone (254)
933-6026 or bzatlo@ctcog.org.
TRD-200300956
R. Michael Irvine
Director of Administration
Central Texas Council of Governments
Filed: February 10, 2003
Public Notice Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Accounting Consulting Services
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) is soliciting statements
of interest and qualifications from qualified independent Certified Public
Accounting firms to provide accounting-related consulting services. As an
independent start-up toll authority, the CTRMA seeks advice on toll-related
accounting and auditing requirements, staffing needs, and the flow of funds
prior to anticipated bond issuances. Additionally, the CTRMA seeks input on
the unique requirements of accounting for bond funds and reporting to the
bond market, accounting for toll revenues, and meeting federal Transportation
Infrastructure Finance and Innovation act ("TIFIA") and State Infrastructure
Bank ("SIB") loan requirements. Recommended services include the development,
and implementation and maintenance (if appropriate) of the following:
a. Structure and type of funds and accounts needed.
b. General record keeping and accounting requirements.
c. Required internal controls.
d. Recommended and required reports.
e. Cash flow structure.
f. Scope of audit needed.
g. Definition and documentation of the responsibilities and roles of the
parties involved in the accounting for the bond issuance and bond servicing
processes.
h. Definition and documentation of the responsibilities and roles of the
parties involved in the accounting for toll revenue collections.
Note that the services requested may preclude the selected consultant firm
from the first annual audit of the CTRMA and any CTRMA toll project.
Firm responses must include the following information and should present
this information in the same order as is appears below:
1. General firm information and principal contact.
2. Evidence that the firm is licensed in the State of Texas and has performed
continuous certified public accounting services for a minimum of five (5)
years. Indicate the location of the office responsible for the consultant
services.
3. Certification that the firm is a member in good standing of both the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas State Board
of Public Accountancy and whether the firm meets the appropriate criteria
for independence.
4. Size of firm, size of firm's governmental consulting staff, location
of the office from which the work on this engagement is to be performed, and
the number and classification of the professional staff to be employed in
this engagement on a full-time basis and the number and classification of
the staff to be so employed on a part-time basis. Include specific details
for the office in which the consultant engagement will be conducted. Provide
a brief job description of each employee classification set forth above, along
with experience requirements (if any) for each classification.
5. Principal supervisory and management staff, including engagement partner,
manager, other supervisors and specialists, and the manager in charge of fieldwork,
who would be assigned to the engagement and indicate whether each such person
is licensed to practice as a certified public accountant in Texas. Include
brief biographies of each individual highlighting information on the governmental
accounting, auditing and consulting experience of each person to be assigned
to the engagement (full resumes may be included as appendix material, but
should not be included in the main body of the firm's response).
6. For the office that will be assigned responsibility for the engagement,
list the most significant engagements performed in the last five (5) years
that are similar to the engagement described in this request for qualifications.
Indicate the scope of work, date, and engagement partners. Include the name,
telephone and email contact information of the client principal for three
(3) references (written letters of reference may be included as appendix material,
but should not be included in the main body of the firm's response).
7. Firm professional development program, including the approximate number
of days of continuing education provided to members of firm. Indicate the
number of days of specialized training in governmental accounting and auditing
received during the last two years by personnel who will be assigned to the
engagement.
8. The firm is required to submit a copy of the report on its most recent
external quality control review, with a statement whether that quality control
review included a review of specific government engagements. Also provide
information on the results of any federal or state desk reviews or field reviews
of its audits during the past three (3) years. In addition, the firm shall
provide information on the circumstances and status of any disciplinary action
taken or pending against the firm during the past three (3) years with federal
or State of State regulatory bodies or professional organizations.
9. Describe any outstanding claims or litigation or threatened claims or
litigation of which the proposer is aware that involves any Texas-based office,
or threatens the existence or current stability of the firm.
It is the intent of the CTRMA to encourage the participation of Historically
Underutilized Businesses ("HUBs"), minorities, and women in all facets of
the CTRMA's activities. To this end, the extent to which HUBs, minorities,
and women participate in the ownership, management and professional work force
of a firm will be considered by the CTRMA in the selection of a firm to provide
accounting consulting services. Respondents shall submit a summary of the
firm's affirmative action program and current firm profile with its response
to this RFQ.
Proposed fees and/or budgets shall not be submitted with any initial response
or other communication of a firm. Qualifications filed with the CTRMA will
be reviewed by the CTRMA Board of Directors and, as appropriate, a consultant
selection committee to identify those most qualified and experienced respondents
who may best serve the CTRMA in producing the recommendations noted above.
The final Accounting Consulting Services selection, if any, will be made following
completion of the review of responses, any necessary interviews, and negotiation
of a satisfactory fee.
One original and nine (9) copies of the firm's response must be received
in the offices of Locke, Liddell & Sapp, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 300,
Austin, Texas 78701 clearly marked to the attention of C. Brian Cassidy before
4:00 PM CST, March 21, 2003 to be eligible for consideration.
Questions concerning this RFQ shall be directed in writing to the CTRMA
Board of Directors, in care of Michael J. Weaver, Prime Strategies, Inc.,
1508 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78704. Prospective proposers are
prohibited from contacting any of the CTRMA Board Members about this procurement
until it is completed.
TRD-200301030
Brian Cassidy
Acting General Counsel
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
Filed: February 12, 2003
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) is soliciting statements
of interest and qualifications from professional financial advisory firms
to provide financial advisory services. Firms responding must demonstrate
a history of providing expert advise to governmental agencies, including but
not limited to investment of available assets in legally permissible interest-yielding
accounts and paper, issuance and servicing of tax-exempt debt, analysis of
the financial feasibility of potential turnpike projects, and continuing financial
review and analyses of previously issued tax-exempt turnpike financings.
Proposed fees and/or budgets shall not be submitted with any initial response
or other communication of a firm. Qualifications filed with the CTRMA will
be reviewed by the CTRMA Board of Directors and, as appropriate, a consultant
selection committee to identify those most qualified and experienced respondents
who may best serve the CTRMA on specific assignments. The final financial
advisor selection, if any, will be made following completion of the review
of responses, firm interviews (if necessary) and negotiation of a satisfactory
fee.
Firm responses must include the following information and should present
this information in the same order as is appears below:
1. General firm information and principal contact.
2. Number of Public Finance offices and employees in Texas and the number
of Public Finance professionals located in the Central Texas Region.
3. Three (3) references, with telephone and email contact information.
4. Key members to be assigned to this engagement, with anticipated role
of each person, including brief biographies of each individual (full resumes
may be included as appendix material, but should not be included in the main
body of the firm's response.
5. Summary of firm's experience in serving as a Financial Advisor in connection
with the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for public entities in the State of
Texas for the past five years (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002).
6. Summary of firm's experience in serving as a Financial Advisor in connection
with the issuance of healthcare and/or educational tax-exempt transportation,
healthcare and utility bond financing for past five years (1998, 1999, 2000,
2001 and 2002).
7. Summary of firm's experience in serving as the Financial Advisor in
connection with the issuance of contract revenue bonds for public entities
in the State of Texas for the past five years (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and
2002).
8. Summary of Texas public entities that have appointed firm Financial
Advisor on their issues since 1998. Indicate whether the firm continues to
serve as Financial Advisor to such entities and state whether any such entities
have terminated Financial Advisor relationship and why.
9. Identify any litigation (including any formal administrative proceedings)
in which the firm is currently involved or has been involved since 1998 resulting
from the firm's services as Financial Advisor. Indicate the current status
or disposition of such litigation or proceedings.
10. Identify any litigation, complaint or filing against the firm regarding
equal employment, discrimination or sexual harassment and the disposition
of any such complaint.
11. Indicate any formal or informal agreement the firm or staff has with
any investment banking, investment broker or consultant or other corporation
that may be determined by the CTRMA to be a conflict of interest or create
the appearance of a conflict with the firm's services as Financial Advisor.
It is the intent of the CTRMA to encourage the participation of Historically
Underutilized Businesses ("HUBs"), minorities, and women in all facets of
the CTRMA's activities. To this end, the extent to which HUBs, minorities,
and women participate in the ownership, management and professional work force
of a firm will be considered by the CTRMA in the selection of a firm to provide
accounting consulting services. Respondents shall submit a summary of the
firm's affirmative action program and current firm profile with its response
to this RFQ.
One original and nine (9) copies of the firm's response must be received
in the offices of Locke, Liddell & Sapp, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 300,
Austin, Texas 78701 clearly marked to the attention of C. Brian Cassidy before
4:00 PM CST, March 21, 2003 to be eligible for consideration.
Questions concerning this RFQ shall be directed in writing to the CTRMA
Board of Directors, in care of Michael J. Weaver, Prime Strategies, Inc.,
1508 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78704. Prospective proposers are
prohibited from contacting any of the CTRMA Board Members about this procurement
until it is completed.
TRD-200301031
Brian Cassidy
Acting General Counsel
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
Filed: February 12, 2003
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 deemed administratively complete
for the following projects(s) during the period of January 31, 2003, through
February 6, 2003. The public comment period for these projects will close
at 5:00 p.m. on March 14, 2003.
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:
Applicant: Johnny Baulch; Location: The project is located on Jones Bay,
Galveston County. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map
entitled: Virginia Point, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone: 15; Easting:
3308030; Northing: 3244839. Project Description: The applicant proposes to
construct an access barrier with 8 inch woodpiles in a private canal near
Jones Bay, Galveston County, Texas. Approximately 32 woodpiles spaced 3 inches
on centers will be placed along a private canal. The woodpiles will act as
a barrier to the public's access in the private canal. CCC Project No.: 03-0016-F1;
Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #22919 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).
Applicant: Manta Ray Gathering Company; Location: The proposed project
is a pipeline that traverses 29 miles of Federal Waters and 18 miles of State
Waters in the Gulf of Mexico to the Bolivar shoreline. The pipeline crosses
into State Waters at High Island Block 97 at X=3,455,970.54, Y=587,145.28.
The pipeline will make landfall through Galveston Area Block 186X at the Bolivar
shoreline. From the Bolivar shoreline, the pipeline will run approximately
2 miles to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW). Project Description: The
installation of the pipeline will impact approximately 11.3 acres of wetland
pasture on Bolivar. The pipeline will be directionally drilled -20 feet below
the mud line under the GIWW from wetlands in Bolivar to Galveston Bay. The
GIWW crossing locations are X=3,363,978.01, Y=605,137.88 and X=3,363,902.77,
Y=605,259.14 in Block 275 in Galveston Bay. The pipeline will then make a
southern turn and be directionally drilled at a minimum of -20 feet below
the mud line under the Houston Ship Channel (HSC) in Block 130A. The HSC crossing
location are X=3,334,986.83, Y=585,938.36, and X=3,334,730.06, Y=585,570.66.
The pipeline will then be directionally drilled under the Texas City Jetty
and the Texas City Channel (TCC). The TCC crossing location are at X=3,331,255.84,
Y=580,595.62 and X=3,331,022.54, Y=580,261.53. After crossing the TCC, the
pipeline will be directionally drilled under Swan Lake from Galveston Block
90Z. The drilling will occur outside of the Environmental Protection Agency
proposed breakwaters. The exit point of the drill will be located on uplands
on the western side of Swan Lake. The pipeline will follow along the southern
boundary of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority and proceed through uplands
to the BP Terminal site. CCC Project No.: 03-0017-F1; Type of Application:
U.S.A.C.E. permit application #22929 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: Harris County Flood Control District; Location: The project
would be located in waters of the United States, including wetlands adjacent
to Brays Bayou, approximately 1,000 feet downstream of the 75th Street Bridge,
southwest of the New Orleans Railroad track, in Houston, Harris County. The
project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Park Place,
Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone: 15; Easting: 278322; Northing: 3290478.
Project Description: The applicant is requesting authorization to create a
3.2-acre water quality enhancement wetland adjacent to Brays Bayou. The activity
involves the construction of a 0.6-acre wet pond that will intercept a stormwater
outfall and serve as a settling pond for sediment and as a trap for floatable
trash. The wet pond will also store and distribute water to the downslope
project area. The downslope area includes a 1.4-acre freshwater shallow treatment
marsh that will remove and sequester pollutants and bacteria from the stormwater.
In addition, a 1.2-acre freshwater tidal marsh will be constructed at the
bottom end of the project area. It will receive stormwater to complete its
cleanup as well as remove pollutants from the tidal water of Brays Bayou,
and it will provide marine fisheries habitat. The entire project area will
provide habitat to fish, amphibians, aquatic invertebrates, waterbirds, and
wetland-dependent mammals and reptiles. The wetland will have interpretive
signage, a sidewalk and boardwalk, to provide environmental opportunities
for area residents. Impacts to jurisdictional water of the U.S. and adjacent
wetlands, include the excavation of a 0.02-acre ephemeral stream to a depth
of 1.33 feet for the creation of a shallow treatment marsh; excavation of
0.17-acre of tidal marsh to a depth of 2 feet to create a wet pond; and excavation
of 0.02-acres of tidal flat to create a deep outlet for the tidal marsh. Excavation
in uplands to elevations below mean high water that will be subject to tidal
influence, includes 0.30-acres of a treatment deep marsh; 0.30-acres of a
tidal marsh; 0.40-acres of a tidal low marsh; and 0.40-acres of a tidal deep
wetland. A total of 0.21-acres of jurisdictional waters of the U.S. will be
excavated and 1.59-acres of uplands will become waters of the U.S. to create
a larger, 3.2-acre wetland area. In addition, 0.09-acres of wetland habitat
will be filled with 150 cubic yards of material to construct a berm that will
divert the ditch's flow into the created wetland. Finally, the applicant proposed
to construct a 100-foot-long by 6-foot-wide wooden pier and a 10-foot by 20-foot
T-head over the created tidal wetland to serve as an educational facility.
Although the project area lies within the footprint of the Federally-funded
Brays Bayou Flood Control Project, the proposed activity is occurring in advance
of the Federal project and will serve as a pilot study to investigate the
feasibility of creating wetlands for water quality enhancement and for fish
and wildlife habitat. CCC Project No.: 03-0029-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E.
permit application #22936 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).
Applicant: Airport and Channel Corporation; Location: The project is located
at the Piper Channel adjacent to the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, south of
Port Aransas, Nueces County. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle
map entitled Port Aransas, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone: 14; Easting:
686550; Northing: 30799000. Project Description: The applicant proposes to
replace the existing Piper Channel entrance jetties and construct additional
inner channel shoreline protection (revetments) to maintain the existing channel
by reducing shoaling and reducing the dredging frequency and volumes of material
to be removed. The existing steel sheet-pile jetties and geotextile tube jetties
would be removed. Upon removal, the material inside the geotextile tubes would
be placed in scour holes that have developed near the tubes. Two new jetties
would be constructed on either side of the entrance of the Piper Channel.
The western jetty would be approximately 839 feet in length, and the first
224 feet of the jetty, from the shoreline, would consist of a rubble mound
structure. The middle portion of the jetty would consist of 565 feet of single-wall
sheetpile with the remaining 50 feet to be constructed of either single-or
double-wall sheetpile. The eastern jetty would be approximately 915 feet in
length, with the first 230 feet consisting of a rubble mound structure. The
middle portion of the jetty would consist of 635 feet of single-wall sheetpile
with the remaining 50 feet to be constructed of either single-wall or double-wall
sheetpiling. The rubble mound portion of the jetties would be constructed
primarily above the mean high water line. Some of the steel from the existing
sheetpile jetties that will be removed would be used in the construction of
the rubble mound jetties. Material excavated from the stone placement area
at the toe of the rubble mound jetties would be used to backfill around the
excavation with any excess material to be placed in the upland areas located
between the existing shoreline and the new proposed jetty, or within the upland
area located behind the new revetment at the intersection of the jetty with
the existing shoreline. The sheetpile portion of the jetties would consist
of steel sheetpiling and steel batter piles. If double-wall sheetpile sections
are required, they will consist of two parallel steel sheetpiles, placed approximately
13 feet apart. Approximately 275 cubic yards of sand fill would be placed
between the sheetpiles on each jetty. Stone would be placed at the base of
the sheetpiles at a 2 to 1 slope. Some stone scour protection may be needed
within the outer 75 feet of the jetty. Excavation for the placement of the
stones may be necessary and if so, the material would be placed in an upland
area located behind the new jetty/revetment structures at the intersection
of the jetty with the existing shoreline. In addition, the applicant proposes
to construct a stone revetment along approximately 1,775 feet of the Corpus
Christi Ship Channel and Piper Channel shoreline. Stone revetment would be
installed along approximately 925 feet of the shoreline along the western
edge of the channel and along approximately 850 feet of the shoreline along
the eastern edge of the channel. The proposed revetments would consist of
armor and bedding stone, geotextile fabric, excavated material as fill, and
upland slope erosion control stabilization. The revetments would require the
excavation of material from below the waterline in order to install stones
to serve as a toe. This material would be excavated mechanically and used
in one of three areas. First, the material would be used as a temporary berm
along the waterward edge of the revetment to isolate the revetment from the
open water. Following the construction of the revetment, the material would
be used to backfill the area behind the revetment. A second use of the material
would be to provide a graded slope for bedding material placement in areas
of the revetment construction that require granular fill prior to placement
of bedding stone. Any material remaining after these two uses would be placed
behind the revetment in upland areas. The construction of the jetties and
revetments would require work from both the land and the water. Materials
would be brought in by barge and installed using floating construction equipment,
and access to some portions of the proposes jetties and revetments may require
dredging float channels adjacent to the existing Piper Channel. The float
channels would vary in width from 50 to 100 feet and would be dredged to a
depth of -6 feet mean low water. Two float channels along the eastern jetty
and shoreline would be approximately 350 and 510 feet in length. The two float
channels along the western jetty and shoreline would be approximately 260
and 390 feet in length. Approximately 80,000 square feet (1.84 acres) would
be excavated for the float channels, and the total amount of material that
would be removed from the channels would be approximately 9,000 cubic yards.
Material dredged from the float channels would either be temporarily placed
adjacent to the float channel and then placed back into the channel when construction
is completed, used in scour holes along the channel, or placed permanently
in upland placement areas. Some hydraulic dredging of the float channels may
be required; however, the applicant intends to mechanically dredge the float
channels, if possible. If the channels were mechanically dredged, the material
would be placed on a barge. A hydraulic submersible pump may be used to move
material from the barge to the upland placement area; in that case, water
will be added to the material to create a slurry for piping the material to
the upland placement area. During any re-handling of dredged/excavated material,
such as the temporary placement of material on a barge, best management practices,
such as silt fences, would be utilized for containment. Silt fences and containment
systems, such as berms and dikes, would be constructed around all upland placement
areas. Permanent erosion control measures, including hyrdoseeding with a salt
tolerant grass and a bonded fiber mix, would be used in disturbed areas to
protect against surface erosion. CCC Project No.: 03-0033-F1; Type of Application:
U.S.A.C.E. permit application #16075(07) is being evaluated under §10
of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403) and §404
of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §125-1387). NOTE: The CMP consistency
review for this project may be conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality as part of its certification under §401 of the Clean Water Act.
Pursuant to §306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
(16 U.S.C.A. §§1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited
to submit comments on whether a proposed action is or is not consistent with
the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies and whether the action
should be referred to the Coastal Coordination Council for review.
Further information on the applications listed above may be obtained from
Ms. Diane P. Garcia, Council Secretary, Coastal Coordination Council, P.O.
Box 12873, Austin, Texas 78711-2873, 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-200301066
Larry L. Laine
Chief Clerk/Deputy Land Commissioner, General Land Office
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: February 12, 2003
Notice of Request for Proposals
Notice of Request for Proposals: Pursuant to Chapters 403, 2305, and 2156, §2156.121
and §2156.122, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts
(Comptroller) State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) announces the issuance
of its Request for Proposals (RFP #153b) from qualified entities, non-profit
agencies, and institutions of higher education to provide for the design,
purchase, installation, and maintenance of energy-efficient building systems
and building technologies in selected geographic areas and colonias throughout
the state on behalf of the Housing Partnership Program (HPP). Successful respondent
will be asked to assist Comptroller in securing additional funding from local
financial institutions and other entities to supplement additional equipment
and other costs, as necessary, and assist in developing a public outreach
program. Successful respondent(s) will be expected to begin performance of
any contract(s) resulting from this RFP on or about May 1, 2003.
Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact Clay
Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts,
111 East 17th Street, ROOM G-24, Austin, Texas, 78774, telephone number: (512)
305-8673, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The RFP will be available for pick-up
at the above-referenced address on Friday, February 21, 2003, between 2:00
p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours
thereafter. Comptroller also plans to place the RFP on the Texas Marketplace
after Friday, February 21, 2003, 2:00 p.m. (CZT). All written inquiries and
Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent must be received at the above-referenced address
no later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT) on Monday, March 24, 2003. Non-Mandatory Letters
of Intent must be addressed to Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts,
and must be signed by an authorized representative of each entity. All responses
to questions will be posted electronically on Wednesday, March 26, 2003, on
the Texas Marketplace at: http://www.texasmarketplace.state.tx.us. Prospective
respondents are encouraged to fax the Letters of Intent and Questions to (512)
475-0973 to ensure timely receipt. Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions
received after the deadline will not be considered.
Pre-Proposal Conference: All potential respondents are encouraged to attend
a pre-proposal conference beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2003,
at Comptroller's SECO Office, 111 East 17th Street, 11th Floor, Room 1114,
Austin, Texas 78774. The meeting will be informational and intended to answer
any questions regarding the RFP, the required format, the selection criteria
or the evaluation process. The pre-proposal conference is not mandatory; however,
attendance is highly recommended.
Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the Assistant General Counsel,
Contracts Office at the location specified above (ROOM G-24) no later than
2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Wednesday, April 2, 2003. Proposals received after this
time and proposals submitted by facsimile will not be considered; respondents
shall be solely responsible for verifying timely receipt of proposals and
all required copies in the Issuing Office by the deadline.
Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation
by a committee based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in
the RFP. Comptroller will make the final decision. Comptroller reserves the
right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. Comptroller is under
no legal obligation to execute any contracts on the basis of this notice or
the distribution of any RFP. Comptroller shall pay for no costs incurred by
any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events is as follows:
Issuance of RFP--Friday, February 21, 2003, 2:00 p.m. CZT;
Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference--Tuesday, March 18, 2003 (10:30 a.m.);
Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions Due--Monday, March 24, 2003,
2:00 p.m. CZT;
Posting of Official Responses to Questions--Wednesday, March 26, 2003;
Proposals Due--Wednesday, April 2, 2003, 2:00 p.m. CZT;
Contract Execution--May 1, 2003, or as soon thereafter as practical;
Commencement of Project Activities--May 1, 2003, or as soon thereafter
as practical.
TRD-200301049
Pamela Ponder
Deputy General Counsel for Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: February 12, 2003
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 02/10/03 -- 02/16/03 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
2
/credit thru
$250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sections 303.003 and 303.09 for the
period of 02/10/03 -- 02/16/03 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-200300902
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: February 5, 2003
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 02/17/03 -- 02/23/03 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
2
/credit thru
$250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sections 303.003 and 303.09 for the
period of 02/17/03 -- 02/23/03 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-200301024
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: February 11, 2003
Notice of Water Quality Applications
The following notices were issued during the period of February 10, 2003.
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.
CLOVERCREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT has applied for a major amendment
to TPDES Permit No. 13115-001 to authorize an increase in the discharge of
treated domestic wastewater from a daily average flow not to exceed 60,000
gallons per day to a daily average flow not to exceed 135,000 gallons per
day. The facility is located approximately 2 miles south of Magnolia, Texas,
on Nichols-Sawmill Road (Magnolia-Waller Road), south of the intersection
of County Place Road and Nichols-Sawmill Road in Montgomery County, Texas.
THAD CLINTON FELTON has applied for a new permit, Proposed Permit No. 14383-001,
to authorize the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 75,000 gallons per day via subsurface drip irrigation of
5 acres of nonpublic access land. The draft permit authorizes the disposal
of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 73,000
gallons per day via subsurface drip irrigation of 17.5 acres of nonpublic
access land. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into
waters in the State. The facility and disposal site are located approximately
2,500 feet south of the intersection of State Highway 87 and Magnolia Lane
and 5.5 miles northeast of the Bolivar Ferry Port in Galveston County, Texas.
GREENVILLE ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM which operates the greenville Steam
Electric Station, a facility which generates electric power by steam turbine,
has applied for a new permit, Proposed TPDES Permit No. 04557, to authorize
the discharge of once through cooling water at a daily average flow not to
exceed 111,000,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. The facility is located
approximately 500 yards east of the intersection of State Highway 69 and Farm-to-Market
Road 1569, on the west shore of Greenville Reservoir No. 4, approximately
1.8 miles north of the City of Greenville, Hunt County, Texas.
HARRIS COUNTY MUD 371 has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 14028-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 250,000 gallons per day. The facility is located on House
Hahl Road, approximately 5,000 feet south-southwest of the intersection of
House Hahl Road and U.S. Highway 290 in Harris County, Texas.
RENE HINOJOSA has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 13559-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 15,000 gallons per day. The facility is located on Herman
Street, 350 feet east of Suburban Drive and approximately 1400 feet northeast
of the intersection of Suburban Drive and Mount Houston Road in Harris County,
Texas.
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SQUARE INVESTMENTS LTD has applied for a new permit,
Proposed TPDES Permit No. 14405-001, to authorize the discharge of treated
domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 12,000 gallons per
day. The facility is located approximately 1,000 feet west of U.S. Highway
59 and 2,000 feet southwest of the intersection of Will Clayton Parkway and
U.S. Highway 59 in Harris County, Texas.
NORTH PARK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit
No. 11855-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,750,000 gallons per day. The draft
permit reduces the authorized discharge of treated domestic wastewater to
an annual average flow not to exceed 1,310,000 gallons per day. The facility
is located at 22971 Imperial Valley Drive approximately 2,200 feet east of
Interstate Highway 45 and 2,400 feet north of Farm-to-Market Road 1960 on
Imperial Valley Drive in Harris County, Texas.
PANALPINA, INC. has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 12418-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 7,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately
500 feet east of Lee Road at a point approximately 1,800 feet north of the
intersection of Will Clayton Parkway and Lee Road in Harris County, Texas.
CITY OF ROUND ROCK has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. 14406-001, to authorize the
discharge of filter backwash water at a daily average flow not to exceed 10,000
gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 0.33 mile west of Interstate
Highway 35 and approximately 0.25 mile south of Westinghouse Road, immediately
west of the Georgetown Railroad Line in Williamson County, Texas.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AND PMA GENESIS, INC. has applied
for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 12512-001, which authorizes the discharge
of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 14,400
gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 8 miles north of the
Town of Sandusky, on the southern shoreline of Lake Texoma in Grayson County,
Texas.
WOODGATE MOBILE HOME VILLAGE INC has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit
No. 12414-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 35,000 gallons per day. The facility
is located approximately 1/4 mile west of the intersection of Veterans Memorial
Drive and Frick Road on the south side of Frick Road in Harris County, Texas.
TRD-200301026
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: February 11, 2003
The State Office of Administrative Hearings issued a Proposal for Decision
and Order to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on January 27,
2003; Executive Director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality,
Petitioner v. Howlett's, Inc.; dba Kwik Way II, Respondent; SOAH Docket No.
582-02-3949; TCEQ Docket No. 2001-0452-PST-E. In the matter to be considered
by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on a date and time to be
determined by the Chief Clerk's Office in Room 201S of Building E, 12118 North
Interstate 35, Austin, Texas. This posting is Notice of Opportunity to Comment
on the Proposal for Decision and Order. The comment period will end 30 days
from date of publication. Written public comments should be submitted to the
Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Doug Kitts, Chief
Clerk's Office, (512) 239-3317.
TRD-200301027
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: February 11, 2003
List of Late Filers
Listed below are the names of filers from the Texas Ethics Commission who
did not file reports, or failed to pay penalty fines for late reports in reference
to the listed filing deadline. If you have any questions, you may contact
Robbie Miller at (512) 463-5800 or (800) 325-8506.
Deadline: Semiannual GPAC Report due January 15,
2002
Vincent F. D'Agostino III, Populist PAC, 1802 W. 6th Street, Austin, Texas
78703
Deadline: Semiannual J/COH Report due July 15, 2002
Stephen P. Birch, 4912 Haverwood Lane, Apt. 818, Dallas, Texas 75287-4422
William M. Eastland, P.O. Box 13162, Arlington, Texas 76094-0162
Mario Garcia, 735 W. 10th, Mercedes, Texas 78570
Stella M. Morrison, 4231 Lakeshore Dr., Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Morris L. Overstreet, 905 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78701
Melva Washington-Becnel, 2403 Arbor, Houston, Texas 77004
Alma Zepeda, 121 E. 12th #9, Houston, Texas 77008
Deadline: 30 Days Before an Election Report due
October 7, 2002
Bernard C. Amadi, 3030 Shadowbriar Dr. Apt. 635, Houston, Texas 77082-8336
Michael J. Bolzenius, 12015 Newport Shore Dr., Houston, Texas 77065-3920
Jeff Daiell, 15213 SW Fwy. Suite 126, Sugar Land, Texas 77478
Darrell Grear, 1304 Red Oak St., Bryan, Texas 77803
Bobby E. Hearn Jr., 5909 Springtide Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76135
Paul Edward Johnson Jr., 11868 Socorro Rd. #B, San Elizairo, Texas 79849
Jesse R. Molina, 1301 North Houston St., Fort Worth, Texas 76106
Joe E. Moreno, 6925 Abilene St., Houston, Texas 77020
Stella M. Morrision, 4231 Lakeshore Dr., Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Marianne Robbins, 900 Broken Feather #373, Pflugerville, Texas 78660
Bradley L. Rockwell, 601 S. 3rd St., Austin, Texas 78704
David C. Scott, 2309 35th, Lubbock, Texas 79412
Michael James Sotir III, 18735 Appletree Hill Ln., Houston, Texas 77084
Tim Turnipseed, 7410 Quaker #34, Lubbock, Texas 79424
Virgil W. Yanta, 140 Hwy. 46 W., Boerne, Texas 78006-8114
Deadline: 8 Days Before an Election Report due October
28, 2002
Boyd W. Bauer, P.O. Box 1436, Beeville, Texas 78104
Harless Benthul, 3910 Kirby Dr. #131, Houston, Texas 77098-4151
Darrell Grear, 1304 Red Oak St., Bryan, Texas 77803
Rosa Patlan Harris, 25371 Kickapoo, Hockley, Texas 77447
Michael P. Wolfe, 9712 Old Katy Rd. #107, Houston, Texas 77055-6209
Deadline: Monthly MPAC Report due August 5, 2002
Randall W. Garrett, Builders Assn. Of Fort Worth & Tarrant County,
6464 Brentwood Stair Rd. #100, Fort Worth, Texas 76112
Deadline: Monthly MPAC Report due October 5, 2002
Raymond R. Hernandez, International Longshoremen's Assn. Local #24, 7811
Harrisburg, Houston, Texas 77012
Don L. King, Sensitive Care PAC, 500 N. Akard St. #3960, Dallas, Texas
75201-6604
Kathleen P. Batchelor, Bedford Leadership Forum, 23251 County Road 460,
Mineola, Texas 75773-9799
Leonard T. Dunnahoe, Uncommon Sense, 214 St. Mary's Place, Rockwall, Texas
75087
Deadline: Monthly MPAC Report due November 5, 2002
Charles B. Wilkison, Combined Law Enforcement Assns. Of Texas PAC, 400
W. 14th St. #200, Austin, Texas 78701
Don L. King, Sensitive Care PAC, 500 N. Akard St. #3960, Dallas, Texas
75201-6604
Leonard T. Dunnahoe, Uncommon Sense, 214 St. Mary's Place, Rockwall, Texas
75087
TRD-200300905
Karen Lundquist
Executive Director
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: February 5, 2003
Notice of Approval of Coastal Boundary Survey--Nueces County
Pursuant to §33.136 of the Natural Resources Code, notice is hereby
given that Jerry Patterson, Commissioner of the General Land Office, approved
a coastal boundary survey, Nueces County Art. 33.136 Sketch No. 3, Sheet 1,
submitted by George M. Pyle, a Licensed State Land Surveyor, conducted in
December 2002, locating the following shoreline boundary:
Being a portion of the western boundary of Tract 59, Corpus Christi Bay
submerged land tract adjacent to Block 387, Brooklyn Addition, and Lot 13,
Block 387, Brooklyn, all situated in 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) 463-5212
TRD-200301068
Larry L. Laine
Chief Clerk
General Land Office
Filed: February 12, 2003
Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials
Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials
TRD-200300939
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: February 7, 2003
Pursuant to 25 Texas Administrative Code, §289.205, the Bureau of
Radiation Control (bureau), Texas Department of Health (department), filed
complaints against the following registrants: Johnston Chiropractic, Houston,
R08839; Modern Back and Neck Clinic, Inc., Duncanville, R19566; Exxonmobile
Chemical Company, Houston, R20510; Spinal Dynamics, Inc., Seguin, R22759;
Afsaneh K. Moradi, D.D.S., Houston, R23453; Mobile Dental Care, Dallas, R23971;
Rajeev Gupta, M.D., Giddings, R24227; Procare, Dallas, R24232; Edward W. Christensen,
M.D., P.A., San Angelo, R25012; Patrick Bodnar, D.C., Watauga, R25692; Medical
Psychiatric Association, Dallas, R25759; The Multi-Speciality Clinic of Baytown
LLP, Baytown, R26328; Jerry F. Castilleja, M.D., Seguin, R26349; Mark C. Eidson,
M.D., Weatherford, R26364; Eyesite.com, Inc., Dallas, Z01414.
The complaints allege that these registrants have failed to pay required
annual fees. The department intends to revoke the certificates of registration;
order the registrants to cease and desist use of radiation machine(s); order
the registrants to divest themselves of such equipment; and order the registrants
to present evidence satisfactory to the bureau that they have complied with
the orders and the provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter
401. If the fee is paid within 30 days of the date of each complaint, the
department will not issue an order.
This notice affords the opportunity to the registrants for a hearing to
show cause why the certificates of registration should not be revoked. A written
request for a hearing must be received by the bureau within 30 days from the
date of service of the complaint to be valid. Such written request must be
filed with Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director,
Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189.
Should no request for a public hearing be timely filed or if the fee is not
paid, the certificates of registration will be revoked at the end of the 30-day
period of notice.
A copy of all relevant material is available, by appointment, for public
inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health,
Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 834-6688,
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).
TRD-200300940
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: February 7, 2003
Public Notice
The Health and Human Services Commission, State Medicaid Office, has received
approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to amend the
Title XIX Medical Assistance Plan by Transmittal Number 02-05, Amendment Number
625.
The amendment allows payment for hospice services in an Intermediate Care
Facility for Persons with Mental Retardation (ICF/MR). The amendment is effective
January 1, 2003.
If additional information is needed, please contact Maxcine Tomlinson,
Texas Department of Human Services at (512) 438-3169.
TRD-200301028
Steve Aragon
General Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: February 11, 2003
Notice of Public Hearing
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (MEADOW CROSSING
APARTMENTS) SERIES 2003
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Issuer") at Range Elementary School,
2600 Bamboo, Mesquite, Texas 75150 at 6:00 p.m. on March 18, 2003 with respect
to an issue of tax-exempt multifamily residential rental project revenue bonds
in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 and taxable bonds,
if necessary, in an amount to be determined, to be issued in one or more series
(the "Bonds"), by the Issuer. The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to
Mesquite Shillingi Enterprises III, L.P., a limited partnership, or a related
person or affiliate thereof (the "Borrower") to finance a portion of the costs
of acquiring, constructing and equipping a multifamily housing project (the
"Project") described as follows: 264-unit multifamily residential rental development
to be constructed on approximately 14.6 acres of land located on the northwest
corner of the intersection of Highway 80 and E. Meadows Boulevard, Mesquite,
Texas. The Project will be initially owned and operated by the Borrower.
All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express
their views with respect to the Project and the issuance of the Bonds. Questions
or requests for additional information may be directed to Robbye Meyer at
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine, Austin,
Texas 78701; (512) 475-2213 and/or rmeyer@tdhca.state.tx.us.
Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their views are
invited to contact Robbye Meyer in writing in advance of the hearing. Any
interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in
writing to Robbye Meyer prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.
Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting
should contact Gina Esteves, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3943 or
Relay Texas at 1 (800) 735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that
appropriate arrangements can be made.
TRD-200301034
Edwina P. Carrington
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: February 12, 2003
Correction of Error
The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) adopted new 40 TAC §§94.1
- 94.11, concerning Nurse Aides in the February 7, 2003, issue of the
On page 1225, in the section heading for §94.3 the word "and" is misplaced.
The heading should read:
"§94.3. Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP)
Requirements."
The same error appeared on page 1228. In §94.6(e), the reference to §94.3
is incorrect. The subsection should read:
"(e) If DHS proposes to deny approval of NATCEP based on the criteria listed
at §94.3(a) - (f) and (h) - (t) of this title (relating to Nurse Aide
Training and Competency Evaluation Program Requirements (NATCEP)), or the
requirements found at §94.7 of this title (relating to Approval, Reapproval,
and Inspection of a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program
(NATCEP)), the applicant (individual, facility, or entity) may request a hearing.
Such requests must be made, in writing, within 20 days of the date the notice
is received by the applicant. Such hearing will be held pursuant to the applicable
provisions of DHS's formal hearing procedures provided in Chapter 79, Subchapter
Q, of this title (relating to Formal Appeals). The final hearing decision
will be made as provided in this subsection. The administrative law judge,
on completion of the hearing, must prepare a written decision based solely
on the evidence presented at the hearing and the statutory and regulatory
provisions of the Act and this chapter. The decision must state the reasons
for the decision."
TRD-200301050
Company Licensing
Application for incorporation to the State of Texas by INSURANCE COMPANY
OF SCOTT AND WHITE, a domestic life, accident and/or health company. The home
office is in Temple, Texas.
Any objections must be file with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed
to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin,
Texas 78701.
TRD-200301036
Gene C. Jarmon
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: February 12, 2003
The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed
with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.
Application for incorporation in Texas of Kazdon, Inc., a domestic third
party administrator. The home office is Austin, Texas.
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed
with the Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits,
MC 107-5A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
TRD-200300906
Gene C. Jarmon
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: February 5, 2003
Request for Proposals
Notice of Request for Proposals: Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B,
and Chapter 751, Texas Government Code, the Office of State-Federal Relations
(OSFR) announces the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP #333-03-1) from
qualified, independent firms to provide consulting services to OSFR. The successful
respondent will advise and assist OSFR in state-federal liaison activities
in Washington, D.C. OSFR reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to award
one or more contracts for consulting services under this RFP. The successful
respondent(s) will be expected to begin performance of the contract or contracts,
if any, on or about March 24, 2003.
Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact David
Pagan, Associate Director, 122 C Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C., 20001,
telephone number: (202) 638-3927, to obtain a copy of the RFP. OSFR will mail
copies of the RFP only to those specifically requesting a copy. The RFP was
made available for pick-up at the above-referenced address on Friday, February
14th, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Eastern Zone Time (EZT), and during normal
business hours thereafter. OSFR also made the complete RFP available electronically
on the Texas Marketplace at: http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us after 3 p.m. (EZT)
on Friday, February 14, 2003.
Questions: All questions regarding the RFP must be sent via facsimile to
Mr. Pagan at: (202) 628-1943, not later than 2:00 p.m. (EZT), on Wednesday,
February 26, 2003. Official responses to questions received by the foregoing
deadline will be posted electronically on the Texas Marketplace no later than
2:00 p.m. (EZT) on February 28, 2003, or as soon thereafter as practical.
Closing Date: Proposals must be received in at the address specified above
no later than 2 p.m. (EZT), on Friday, March 7, 2003. Proposals received after
this time and date will not be considered. Respondents shall be solely responsible
for confirming the timely receipt of proposals.
Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation
based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in the RFP. OSFR
will make the final decision regarding the award of a contract or contracts.
OSFR reserves the right to award one or more contracts under this RFP.
OSFR reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted.
OSFR is under no legal or other obligation to execute any contracts on the
basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. OSFR shall not pay for
any costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP - Friday,
February 14, 2003, 3 p.m. EZT; Questions Posted - February 28, 2003, or as
soon thereafter as practical; Proposals Due - March 7, 2003, 2 p.m. EZT; Contract
Execution - March 21, 2003, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement
of Project Activities - March 24, 2003.
TRD-200301051
Jon Hinojosa
Legislative Liaison
Texas Office of State-Federal Relations
Filed: February 12, 2003
Plan Modification
Services To Eligible Persons Under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
The Permian Basin Workforce Development Board (PBWDB) issues this public
notice of its annual strategic and operational Plan Modification. PBWDB is
responsible for the implementation of workforce development programs throughout
its Board area, which includes the following counties: Andrews, Borden, Crane,
Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Loving, Martin, Midland, Pecos,
Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Ward, Winkler.
Available to the public is a PBWDB draft of the strategic and operational
Plan Modification for the plan year of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
The public comment period will begin February 14, 2003 and will end at the
close of business on March 14, 2003. The general public may access the document
on the Board's website at www.pbworkforce.org, or the document is available
to view Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm at 2911 La Force Blvd., Midland, Texas. Public
comments must be submitted by writing attention: Willie Taylor, P.O. Box 61947,
Midland, Texas 79711, or by fax to (915) 561-8785.
The deadline to receive comments is 5pm on March 14, 2003. All comments
will be submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission and incorporated as part
of the Board's Plan Modification. The Permian Basin Workforce Development
Board is an equal opportunity organization.
TRD-200301025
Willie Taylor
Executive Director
Permian Basin Workforce Development Board
Filed: February 11, 2003
Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
On February 4, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and ICG ChoiceCom, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been
designated Docket Number 27347. 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 3 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
27347. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 7, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone
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 27347.
TRD-200300922
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 6, 2003
On February 4, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and GCEC Technologies, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been
designated Docket Number 27348. The joint application and the underlying interconnection
agreement are available for public inspection at the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) 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 3 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
27348. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 7, 2003, 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 the commission's 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 action, 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, or by phone
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 27348.
TRD-200300923
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 6, 2003
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on February 7, 2003, for retail electric provider
(REP) certification, pursuant to §§39.101-39.109 of the Public Utility
Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Fire Fly Electricity, LLC for Retail
Electric Provider (REP) Certification, Docket Number 27368 before the Public
Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant's requested service area by geography includes the entire State
of Texas.
Persons wishing 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 by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than
February 28, 2003. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989.
All comments should reference Docket Number 27368.
TRD-200300973
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 10, 2003
On January 26, 2003, amended by a filing on February 6, 2003, Trans Texas
Technologies 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 60435. Applicant intends to reflect
a corporate restructuring.
The Application: Application of Trans Texas Technologies for an Amendment
to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number
27285.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326,
or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than
February 26, 2003. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989.
All comments should reference Docket Number 27285.
TRD-200301021
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 11, 2003
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on February 4, 2003, to relinquish 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 American MetroComm/Texas, Inc.
to Relinquish its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket
Number 27340 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to relinquish its certificate.
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 by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-800-782-8477 no later than
February 26, 2003. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989.
All comments should reference Docket Number 27340.
TRD-200300917
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 6, 2003
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on February 4, 2003, for relinquishment of 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 Metro Connection, Inc. for a Service
Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 27342 before the
Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to relinquish its certificate.
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 by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-800-782-8477 no later than
February 26, 2003. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989.
All comments should reference Docket Number 27342.
TRD-200300918
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 6, 2003
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on February 4, 2003, for relinquishment of 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 TransAmerican Telephone, Inc. for
a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 27343
before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to relinquish its certificate.
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 by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-800-782-8477 no later than
February 26, 2003. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989.
All comments should reference Docket Number 27343.
TRD-200300919
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 6, 2003
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on February 4, 2003, 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 France Telecom Corporate Solutions
L.L.C. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number
27344 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide business plain old telephone service, ISDN,
T1-Private Line, Frame Relay, Fractional T1, long distance, wireless, and
VPN, local dedicated services.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire State of
Texas.
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 by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-800-782-8477 no later than
February 26, 2003. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989.
All comments should reference Docket Number 27344.
TRD-200300920
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 6, 2003
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application filed on February 3, 2003, to reconcile fuel revenues
and expenses.
Docket Style and Number: Petition of Lower Colorado River Authority to
Reconcile Fuel Revenues and Expenses and for Other Relief. Docket Number 27331.
The Application: The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) filed its final
Petition to Reconcile Fuel Revenues and Expenses with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission). The Petition covers the period June 1, 1999 through
August 31, 2001, and is limited to fuel revenues and expenses incurred to
provide service to its retail customers. The petition will affect the three
retail customers served by LCRA during that period which are: The University
of Texas, Phillips Pipeline Company, and the Texas Educational Foundation.
LCRA stated in the petition that it incurred $2,715,972 in fuel expense for
its retail load during the reconciliation period, and that at the end of the
period, LCRA had undercollected those expenses by $864,275. LCRA is not proposing
to surcharge its retail customers to recoup that undercollection.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326,
or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and
speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission
at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. All comments
should reference Docket Number 27331.
TRD-200301022
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 11, 2003
On February 4, 2003, DATACOM filed an application with the Public Utility
Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its service provider certificate of operating
authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60320. Applicant intends
to relinquish its certificate.
The Application: Application of DATACOM to Relinquish its Service Provider
Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 27350.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326,
or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than
February 26, 2003. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones
(TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989.
All comments should reference Docket Number 27350.
TRD-200300921
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 6, 2003
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas, a notice of intent to file a long run incremental cost (LRIC) study
pursuant to the commission's Substantive Rule §26.214 on or February
4, 2003. The Applicant will file the LRIC study on or about February 17, 2003.
Docket Title and Number. Valor Telecommunications of Texas, LP Application
for Approval of LRIC Study for Contract Fiber Optic Network Connectivity to
Liberty-Eylau ISD for Data Communications Pursuant to the commission's Substantive
Rule §26.214, Docket No. 27349.
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 27349. 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 Public Utility Commission
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-200300924
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 6, 2003
On February 5, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and SmartCom Telephone, LLC, collectively referred
to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an
existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications
Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended
in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public
Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60
(Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been
designated Docket Number 27352. 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 three 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
27352. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 7, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone
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 27352.
TRD-200300966
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 10, 2003
On February 5, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and Logix Communications Corporation, collectively
referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment
to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56,
(codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code)
(FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated,
Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2003) (PURA). The joint application
has been designated Docket Number 27353. 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 three 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
27353. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 7, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone
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 27353.
TRD-200300967
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 10, 2003
On February 5, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and Extel Enterprises, Inc., collectively referred
to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an
existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications
Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended
in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public
Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60
(Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been
designated Docket Number 27354. 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 three 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
27354. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 7, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone
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 27354.
TRD-200300968
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 10, 2003
On February 6, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and Sage Telecom, Inc., collectively referred to as
applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing
interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications
Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended
in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public
Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60
(Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been
designated Docket Number 27359. 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 three 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
27359. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 10, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone
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 27359.
TRD-200300969
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 10, 2003
On February 6, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and National Discount Telecom, LLC, collectively referred
to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an
existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications
Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended
in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public
Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60
(Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been
designated Docket Number 27360. 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 three 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
27360. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 10, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone
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 27360.
TRD-200300970
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 10, 2003
On February 6, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and BasicPhone, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants,
filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection
agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996,
Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered
sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory
Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 &
Supplement 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket
Number 27361. 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 three 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
27361. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 10, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone
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 27361.
TRD-200300971
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 10, 2003
On February 6, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and Capital 4 Outsourcing, Inc., collectively referred
to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an
existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications
Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended
in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public
Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60
(Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been
designated Docket Number 27362. 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 three 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
27362. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 10, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone
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 27362.
TRD-200300972
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 10, 2003
On February 10, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Cat Communications International,
Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for
approval of interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications
Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended
in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public
Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60
(Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been
designated Docket Number 27372. The joint application and the underlying interconnection
agreement is available for public inspection at the commission's offices in
Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application
by filing three 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 27372. As a part of
the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted.
The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by
March 13, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone
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 27372.
TRD-200301023
Rhonda G. Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 11, 2003
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