Office of the Attorney General
Chapter 154. Child Support, Subchapter C. Child Support Guidelines - 2003 Tax Charts
Pursuant to §154.061(b) of the Texas Family Code, the Attorney General
of Texas, as the Title IV-D agency, has promulgated the following tax charts
for 2003 to assist courts in establishing the amount of a child support order.
These tax charts are applicable to employed and self-employed persons in computing
net monthly income.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
To use these tables, first compute the obligor's annual gross income. Then
recompute to determine the obligor's average monthly gross income. These tables
provide a method for calculating "monthly net income" for child support purposes,
subtracting from monthly gross income the social security taxes and the federal
income tax withholding for a single person claiming one personal exemption
and the standard deduction.
Thereafter, in many cases the guidelines call for a number of additional
steps to complete the necessary calculations. For example, §§154.061
- 154.068 provide for appropriate additions to "income" as that term is defined
for federal income tax purposes, and for certain subtractions from monthly
net income, in order to arrive at the net resources of the obligor available
for child support purposes. Computation of the obligee's net resources should
follow similar steps.
This agency hereby certifies that the tax charts have been received by
legal counsel and found to be within the agency's authority to publish.
2003 Tax Charts, Figure 1
Employed Persons 2003 Tax Chart
2003 Tax Charts, Figure 2
Self-Employed Persons 2003 Tax Chart
For information regarding this publication, please
contact A.G. Younger, Agency Liaison, at 512 463-2110.
TRD-200300179
Rick Gilpin
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Filed: January 14, 2003
The Office of the Attorney General is accepting letters of intent to apply
for sexual assault crisis intervention and education funding under the Prevention
Health and Health Services Block Grant and State Funds. Funds will be available
September 1, 2003. Letters of intent to apply for funds should be sent by
March 3, 2003 to Pam Wiesen Rodgers, Interim Director, Sexual Assault Prevention
and Crisis Services, Crime Victim Services Division, Office of the Attorney
General, P.O. Box 12548, Mail Code 011-1, Austin, Texas 78711-2548. Applications
will be due on or before May 2, 2003 at 5:00 p.m.
Eligible entities who send letter of intent will receive an application
kit consisting of materials pertinent to submitting an application. An eligible
entity is a sexual assault program which has been providing services for a
nine month period prior to receiving funding. The program must provide a 24
hour hotline, advocacy and accompaniment, liaison, professional training,
crisis intervention, volunteer training and public education.
For more information, contact Lisa Maling, Sexual Assault Program Specialist,
(512) 936-1272 or Lynda Edmonson, Office Manager (512) 936-1270.
TRD-200300188
Rick Gilpin
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Filed: January 14, 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 during the period of January 3, 2003, through January
8, 2003. The public comment period for these projects will close at 5:00 p.m.
on February 14, 2003.
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:
Applicant: Texas Department of Transportation; Location: The project involves
a 3.34-mile segment of Loop 197 from State Highway 146 to 19th Avenue in Texas
City, Galveston County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S.
quadrangle map entitled Texas City, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone:
15; Easting: Begin: 310240, End: 315410; Northing: Begin: 3254575, End: 3253935.
Project Description: The proposed project involves construction improvements
to Loop 197 to address existing public safety and traffic efficiency issues
associated with this roadway. The applicant proposes to widen Loop 197. The
current roadway consists of two 10- to 12-foot travel lanes with a 14-foot
non-continuous center left-turn-lane, 2-foot shoulders and open ditches within
the 100-foot ROW. The proposed improvements would result in two 12-foot travel
lanes with a 14-foot continuous center left turn-lane. Additionally, the outside
lanes would have 0.5-foot curbs and a storm sewer system. Open ditches would
be located between the curb and the ROW boundary. No additional ROW would
need to be acquired to accommodate the proposed improvements. Five jurisdictional
waters of the U.S., collectively totaling 0.96 acre, were identified within
the proposed project area. The surface area of waters of the U.S. total 0.52-acre
and the surface area of wetlands total 0.45-acre. All five jurisdictional
waters would be impacted by the proposed project. The five crossings are unnamed
drainages that flow into Moses Lake and Dollar Bay located north of the proposed
project area. All crossings are within the floodplain of Moses Lake and Dollar
Bay and are subject to Section 10 jurisdiction by virtue of adjacency. Due
to limited ROW within the project limits, temporary construction access locations
would be required at each crossing and would extend approximately 25 feet
from the ROW on both sides of the roadway. Two areas were determined to convey
water throughout the year which would require dewatering of the crossing during
construction. Temporary sheet piling would be required at these two crossings
to facilitate dewatering. A combination of phased construction or pipes would
be utilized only if required. The sheet piling would remain in place until
the proposed work is completed at each respective crossing. In addition to
the temporary sheet piling, temporary sandbags would be required at one crossing
during construction to detain stormwater in the adjacent roadside drainage
ditches. Mitigation: The applicant proposes to utilize their Stringfellow
Coastal Bottomlands Mitigation Bank to provide compensation for all unavoidable
impacts to jurisdictional waters of the U.S. The wetlands proposed to be impacted
consist of 0.45-acre of low quality herbaceous vegetated roadside ditches
that are subject to, or have been, previously subject to the ebb and flow
of the tide. Although the subject wetlands are low quality, the applicant
proposes mitigation at an 8:1 ratio, as the wetlands are out-of-kind. No medium
or high quality wetlands would be impacted. Based upon the total impacts to
low quality wetlands within the proposed project area, the applicant would
be required to debit 4.0 acre-credits. Project plans are available upon written
request of the project manager, Jack F. Compton of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Galveston District. A full copy of this Public Notice, including
plans, is available on the USACE web page at: http://www.swg.usace.army.mil/reg/pn.asp.
CCC Project No.: 03-0004-F1 Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application
#22785 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.
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIVITIES:
Applicant: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District; Location:
The project is located in the Chocolate Bayou Channel, Brazoria County, Texas.
Project Description: The proposed action is the construction and use of two
new alternate areas and the expansion of an existing area for deposition of
material from maintenance dredging of the Chocolate Bayou Channel. Dredged
materials from routine periodic maintenance dredging are proposed to be used
beneficially to create and enhance marsh and bird-nesting habitats in Chocolate
Bay. The proposed new areas would be designed as Placement Area (PA) numbers
1A and 4A. These areas would also provide erosion protection along the bay
margins. The existing PA number 67 would be expanded. CCC Project No.: 02-0413-F2;
Type of Application: Final Consistency Determination and Draft Environmental
Assessment for the GIWW, Chocolate Bayou Channel, Alternative Dredged Material
Placement Areas.
Applicant: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
National Marine Fisheries Service; Location: The project target is the U.S.
Atlantic Pelagic Longline Fishery that operates throughout the western Atlantic
Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. Project Description: The
application is a proposed amendment to the Atlantic highly migratory species
regulations to modify target catch requirements for longline vessels to retain
Atlantic bluefin tuna (BTF) which would reduce discards of BFT and, in some
cases, increase the amount of BFT that could be retained by longline vessels.
The proposed action would also provide NOAA Fisheries with inseason authority
to adjust the BFT retention limits for pelagic longline vessels. The proposed
action would also move the geographic boundary line between the northern and
southern areas in the longline category and would adjust the quota allocation
between the two areas accordingly. CCC Project No.: 02-0443-F2; Type of Application:
Proposed rule to reduce discards of Bluefin Tuna in the Atlantic Pelagic Longline
Fishery. NOTE: The CMP consistency review for this project may be conducted
by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Applicant: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
National Marine Fisheries Service. Location: The project is in the Atlantic
Shark Fisheries waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico,
and the Caribbean Sea. Project Description: This emergency rule would implement
annual quotas of 783 metric tons (mt) dressed weight (dw) and 931 mt dw for
the commercial ridgeback and non-ridgeback large coastal shark fisheries,
respectively, and implement an annual quota of 326 mt dw for the commercial
small coastal shark fishery. It would also suspend the regulation regarding
the commercial ridgeback large coastal shark minimum size. In addition, the
regulations on season specific quota adjustments and counting dead discards
and state landings after a Federal closure against the commercial quotas would
go into effect. The emergency rule is of limited duration and would expire
180 days after January 1, 2003. Copies of the Environmental Assessment and
Regulatory Impact Review prepared for this emergency rule may be obtained
from Karyl Brewester-Geisz, NMFS Highly Migratory Species Management Division,
1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 or from the web at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hmspg.html.
CCC Project No.: 02-0444-F2; Type of Application: Proposed emergency rule
to implement management measures in the Atlantic Shark Fisheries consistent
with the 2002 Stock Assessments (I.D. 120902A). NOTE: The CMP consistency
review for this project may be conducted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Pursuant to §306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
(16 U.S.C.A. §§1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited
to submit comments on whether a proposed action is or is not consistent with
the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies and whether the action
should be referred to the Coastal Coordination Council for review.
Further information 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-200300228
Larry L. Laine
Chief Clerk/Deputy Land Commissioner, General Land Office
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: January 15, 2003
Notice of Contract Award
Notice of Award: Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Chapter B, and Sections 403.011
and 403.020 Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller)
announces this notice of consulting contract award.
The notice of request for proposals (RFP #149a) was published in the November
15, 2002, issue of the
Texas Register
at 27
TexReg 10783.
The consultant will assist Comptroller in conducting a management and performance
review of the Alamo Community College District.
The contract was awarded to McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP, 11
Greenway Plaza, Suite 2902, Houston, Texas 77046. The total amount of this
contract is not to exceed $425,000.00.
The term of the contract is January 7, 2003 through August 31, 2003. The
final report is due on or before April 25, 2003.
TRD-200300090
Pamela Ponder
Deputy General Counsel for Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: January 10, 2003
Pursuant to Chapter 2162, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public
Accounts, on behalf of the State Council on Competitive Government (Council),
announces that its Request for Proposals (RFP) for Digital Imaging Services
was issued on January 14, 2003 and posted on the Texas Marketplace. The successful
respondent will be expected to begin performance of the contract on or about
March 27, 2003. The Council reserves the right, in its sole judgment and discretion,
to award one or more contracts as a result of the issuance of this RFP.
Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact Thomas
H. Hill, 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 Council will mail copies of the
RFP only to those specifically requesting a copy. The RFP is available for
pick-up at the above-referenced address during normal business hours. The
Council also made the RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace
on Tuesday, January 14, 2003, after 2:00 p.m. (CZT). A voluntary Pre-proposal
Conference will be held on January 28, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. CZT at 1700 North
Congress, Room 118, Austin, Texas 78701.
Questions: All questions concerning the RFP must be in writing and submitted
no later than Friday, February 4, 2003, 2:00 p.m. Questions must be faxed
to (512) 475-0973, Attention: Thomas H. Hill, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts.
Respondents shall be solely responsible for confirming the timely receipt
of questions. On or before Monday, February 10, 2003, the Council expects
to post answers to these written questions as a revision to the Texas Marketplace
notice of the issuance of this RFP. The address of the Texas Marketplace is
http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us.
Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the Assistant General Counsel's
Office at the address specified above no later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Wednesday,
February 19, 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
by a committee based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in
the RFP. The Council will make the final decision.
The Council reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals
submitted. The Council is under no legal or other obligation to execute a
contract on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. The Council
shall pay no costs or any other amounts incurred by any entity in responding
to this Notice or the RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events is as follows:
Issuance of RFP--January 14, 2003 and posting on the Texas Marketplace
at 2:00 p.m. CZT;
Voluntary Pre-proposal Conference--January 28, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. 1700 North
Congress, Austin, Texas;
Questions Due--February 4, 2003, 2:00 p.m. CZT;
Answers to Questions Posted--on or before February 10, 2003, or as soon
thereafter as practical;
Proposals Due--February 19, 2003, 2:00 p.m. CZT;
Contract Execution--March 27, 2003, or as soon thereafter as practical;
Commencement of Project Activities--March 27, 2003.
TRD-200300218
Pamela Ponder
Deputy General Counsel for Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: January 15, 2003
Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, and §403.011 and §403.020,
Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces
the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP #152a) from qualified, independent
firms to provide consulting services to Comptroller. The successful respondent
will assist Comptroller in conducting a management and performance review
of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Comptroller
reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to award one or more contracts
for a review of the HCISD included in this RFP. The successful respondent(s)
will be expected to begin performance of the contract or contracts, if any,
on or about February 28, 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. Comptroller 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, January 24, 2003, between
2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours
thereafter. Comptroller also made the complete RFP available electronically
on the Texas Marketplace at: http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us after 2 p.m. (CZT)
on Friday, January 24, 2003.
Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions: All Mandatory Letters of Intent
and questions regarding the RFP must be sent via facsimile to Mr. Harris at:
(512) 475-0973, not later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Monday, February 10, 2003.
Official responses to questions received by the foregoing deadline will be
posted electronically on the Texas Marketplace no later than February 13,
2003, or as soon thereafter as practical. Mandatory Letters of Intent received
after the 2:00 p.m., February 10th deadline will not be considered. Respondents
shall be solely responsible for confirming the timely receipt of Mandatory
Letters of Intent to propose.
Closing Date: Proposals must be received in Assistant General Counsel's
Office at the address specified above (ROOM G-24) no later than 2 p.m. (CZT),
on Friday, February 21, 2003. Proposals received after this time and date
will not be considered. Proposals will not be accepted from respondents that
do not submit mandatory letters of intent by the February 10, 2003, deadline.
Respondents shall be solely responsible for confirming the timely receipt
of proposals.
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 regarding the award of a
contract or contracts. Comptroller reserves the right to award one or more
contracts under this RFP.
Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals
submitted. Comptroller is under no legal or other obligation to execute any
contracts on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. Comptroller
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--January 24, 2003, 2 p.m. CZT;
All Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions Due--February 10, 2003, 2
p.m. CZT;
Official Responses to Questions Posted--February 13, 2003, or as soon thereafter
as practical;
Proposals Due--February 21, 2003, 2 p.m. CZT;
Contract Execution--February 28, 2003, or as soon thereafter as practical;
Commencement of Project Activities--February 28, 2003.
TRD-200300219
Pamela Ponder
Deputy General Counsel for Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: January 15, 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 01/20/03 - 01/26/03 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sections 303.003 and 303.09 for the
period of 01/20/03 - 01/26/03 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-200300178
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: January 14, 2003
Award Posting
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code, Chapter 2254, the Texas
Department of Criminal Justice publishes this notice of contract award. The
proposal appeared in the March 8, 2002, issue of the
Texas Register
(27 TexReg 1902).
Contract Awarded to TRC Environmental Corporation, 505 Huntland Drive,
Suite 250, Austin, Texas 78752. Contract amount is $750,000.00.
TRD-200300143
Carl Reynolds
General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Filed: January 10, 2003
Notice of Voluntary Assessment of Private School Students with the Exit Level Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) and/or the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS)
In accordance with the Texas Education Code, §39.033, the Texas Education
Agency (TEA) will make available for administration to private and home schools
the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) tests for Grades 3-11
and the exit level Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) tests at a per-student
cost that does not exceed the cost of administering the same test to a Texas
public school student.
Each private and home school choosing to participate in this assessment
will be required to sign an agreement with the TEA in which it agrees to maintain
security and confidentiality of the test instruments, test all eligible students
in all subjects at a particular grade level, follow all procedures specified
in the applicable test administration materials, provide to the commissioner
of education the information listed in the Texas Education Code, §39.051(b),
and reimburse the TEA for the cost of the assessment.
Private and home schools interested in participating in the spring 2003
assessment may obtain a copy of the agreement packet by contacting NCS Pearson,
2201 Donley Drive, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835-4833. All required components
of the agreement must be returned no later than February 7, 2003.
Additional information may be obtained from Linda Brase, NCS Pearson, 2201
Donley Drive, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835-4833.
TRD-200300226
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Manager, Policy Planning
Texas Education Agency
Filed: January 15, 2003
Correction of Error
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) adopted amendments
to 30 TAC Chapters 101, 115, and 117 which appeared in the January 3, 2003
issue of the
Texas Register
(28 TexReg 83,
113, and 242). Due to errors in the preambles and rule text as submitted by
TCEQ, the following corrections are necessary.
Chapter 101
On page 88, 2nd column, 3rd paragraph, 7th and 8th lines, the reference
should read "§117.206(c)(1)(A), (1)(B), (2)(A), (5), (8)(A)(i), (8)(B),
(9)(A)(ii), (10), or (11)."
In the TABLES AND GRAPHICS section, in the figure labeled 30 TAC §101.353(a),
on page 380, in (3)(A) the reference "§117.10" should read "§117.10(14)(A)"
and in (3)(B), the reference should read "§117.206(c)(1)(A) and (B),
(2)(A), (5), (8)(A)(i), (8)(B), (9)(A)(ii), (10), or (11)."
Chapter 115
On page 115, 2nd column, 2nd to the last line of the 3rd paragraph, "andutenes"
should read "and butenes."
On page 123, 1st column, last line of the 4th paragraph, should read ".
. . under Chapter 115 . . .."
On page 130, 2nd column, 2nd paragraph, 9th line, inside the parenthesis
should read "(Tex. App. - Austin 1995)" and in the same paragraph, 12th line,
inside the parenthesis should read "(Tex. App. - Austin 1990, no writ)."
On page 152, 1st column, 1st paragraph, eighth line, should read ". . .
six - eight months."
On page 174, 2nd column, 2nd to the last paragraph, 10th line, inside the
1st parenthesis should read "(ten - 25 tpy emissions)."
On page 178, 1st column, 3rd paragraph, 5th line, the date "December 2002"
should read "January 2003."
On page 199, 1st column, last paragraph, 16th line, and also 2nd column,
1st paragraph, 11th line, "1 2 million range" should read "1 - 2 million range."
On page 217, in §115.357(6), the first line should read "Components
at a petroleum refinery or synthetic organic . . .."
On page 232, in §115.764(a)(2), the date "December 2002" should read
"January 2003."
On page 233, in §115.766(2), the date "December 2002" should read
"January 2003."
Chapter 117
In the TABLES AND GRAPHICS section, in the figure labeled Figure 1: 30
TAC Chapter 117 - Preamble, on page 390, the paragraph at the bottom of the
figure which says: "Another table in the TABLES AND GRAPHICS section of this
issue of the
Texas Register
, titled "Subcategories
- Point Source Potential NO
x
Emission Reductions
for Houston/Galveston Nonattainment Area Counties - Revised 12/13/02," further
breaks down the equipment categories and indicates the estimated NO
x
emission reductions which would result in the event that the alternate
ESADs are implemented." should not be included in the figure, but should be
inserted as a paragraph after the "Figure 1: 30 TAC Chapter 117 - Preamble"
marker on page 245.
On page 247, 1st column, 3rd paragraph, 9th line, "(<0lb/MMBtu)" should
read "(<0.200 lb/MMBtu)."
On page 249, 2nd column, the 2nd paragraph should read: "The new §117.151
allows an alternative emission specification to be established on a case-specific
basis for ammonia. The commission is excluding this related pollutant limit
from the SIP in order to simplify the approval process for alternative emission
specifications. The step will eliminate the need for case-specific SIP revisions
by the EPA to complete the approval of an alternate ammonia limit."
On page 256, 2nd column, the 4th paragraph should read: "The new §117.481
allows alternative emission specifications to be established on a case-specific
basis for CO and ammonia. The commission is excluding these related pollutant
limits from the SIP in order to simplify the approval process for alternative
emission specifications. This step will eliminate the need for case-specific
SIP revisions by the EPA to complete the approval of an alternate CO or ammonia
limit."
On page 273, 1st column, 5th paragraph, the header should read "ESAD -
BIF UNITS" and the following paragraph, 1st line should read "TCC stated...."
On page 275, 1st column, 4th paragraph, 3rd line, "NO
x
" should be "NO
2
."
On page 289 1st column, last paragraph, 13th line, the date should be "May
2001."
On page 300, 2nd column, under §117.114(a)(1), the reference should
read "§117.113 (a) and (c) - (f). . . ."
TRD-200300235
Notices mailed during the period December 17, 2002 through January 13,
2003.
TCEQ Internal Control No. 01232002-D08; WELLBORN SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT
of Brazos County (the "District") has filed an application with the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for authority to levy an impact
fee of $1,500 per equivalent single family connection for new connections
to its water system. The District files this application under the authority
of Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code
Chapter 293 and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The purpose of impact fees
is to generate revenue to recover the costs of capital improvements and facility
expansions made necessary by and attributable to serving new development in
the District's service area. At the direction of the District, a registered
engineer has prepared a capital improvements plan for the system which identifies
the capital improvements or facility expansions and their costs for which
the impact fees will be assessed. The impact fee application and supporting
information are available for inspection and copying during regular business
hours in the Utilities and Districts Section of the Water Supply Division,
Third Floor of Building F (in the TCEQ Park 35 Office Complex located between
Yager & Braker Lanes on North IH-35), 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas
78753. A copy of the impact fee application and supporting information, as
well as the capital improvements plan, is available for inspection and copying
at the Wellborn Special Utility District's office during regular business
hours. Notice issued December 17, 2002.
TCEQ Internal Control No. 11252002-D04; 156 Sawyer Ranch Ltd., and Thomas
R. Sawyer and Norma Jean S. Cleveland, individuals, (Petitioners) filed a
petition for creation of Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 5 (District)
with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was
filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State
of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative
Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states
that: (1) the petitioners are owners of a majority in value of the land to
be included in the proposed District; (2) that there are no lienholders on
the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District
will contain approximately 780 acres located within Hays County, Texas; and
(4) the proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the
City of Dripping Springs, Texas, and is not within such jurisdiction of any
other city. By Resolution No. 2002-10, effective July 23, 2002, the City of
Dripping Springs, Texas, gave its consent to create the proposed District.
According to the petition, the Petitioner has conducted a preliminary investigation
to determine the cost of the project, and from the information available at
the time, the cost of the project is estimated to be approximately $35,470,800.
Notice issued January 7, 2003.
TCEQ Internal Control No. 11122002-D01; Exxon Land Development, Inc., (Petitioner)
filed a petition for creation of Harris County Municipal Utility District
No. 397 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution
of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas
Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The
petition states that: (1) the petitioner is the owner of a majority in value
of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) that there are no
lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the
proposed District will contain approximately 582.921 acres located within
Harris County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is within the extraterritorial
jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas, and is not within such jurisdiction
of any other city. By Ordinance No. 2002-983, effective October 30, 2002,
the City of Houston, Texas, gave its consent to create the proposed District.
According to the petition, the Petitioner has conducted a preliminary investigation
to determine the cost of the project, and from the information available at
the time, the cost of the project is estimated to be approximately $37,480,000.
Notice issued January 13, 2003.
INFORMATION SECTION
The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on these petitions if a written
hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of
the notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following:
(1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative),
mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name
of the petitioner and the TCEQ Internal Control Number; (3) the statement
"I/we request a contested case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you
would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public;
and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed district's
boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition
which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must
be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided
in the information section below.
The Executive Director may approve the petitions unless a written request
for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication
of the notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will
not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request
to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission
meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding
similar to a civil trial in state district court.
Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief
Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For information
concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel,
MC 103, the same address. For additional information, individual members of
the general public may contact the Office of Public Assistance, at 1-800-687-4040.
General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our website at www.tceq.state.tx.us.
TRD-200300185
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: January 14, 2003
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is requesting nominations
for one individual to serve on the Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource
Recovery Advisory Council (Council) for the following position: a person representing
the public who
would not
otherwise qualify as
a member of the council under any of the other categories. This position will
expire August 31, 2007. The other categories are as follows: an elected official
from a municipality with a population less than 25,000; an elected official
from a municipality with a population of 25,000 or more but less than 100,000;
an elected official from a municipality with a population of 100,000 or more
but less than 750,000; an elected official from a municipality with a population
of 750,000 or more; an official from a municipality or county solid waste
agency; a representative from a private environmental conservation organization;
a representative from a public solid waste district or authority; a representative
from a planning region; a representative of the financial community, a representative
from a solid waste management organization composed primarily of commercial
operators; a registered waste tire processor; a professional engineer from
a private engineering firm with experience in the design and management of
solid waste facilities; a solid waste professional with experience managing
or operating a commercial solid waste landfill; and a person who is experienced
in the management and operation of a composting or recycling facility or an
educator with knowledge of the design and management of solid waste facilities.
A representative generally means a person who holds a position as an officer,
director, employee, or person otherwise authorized to act on behalf of an
organization or a person required to register as a lobbyist under Texas Government
Code, Chapter 305.
The Council was created by the 69th Texas Legislature, 1983. Upon request
from the TCEQ commissioners, the Council reviews and evaluates the effect
of state policies and programs on municipal solid waste management; makes
recommendations on matters relating to municipal solid waste management; recommends
legislation to encourage the efficient management of municipal solid waste;
recommends policies for the use, allocation, or distribution of the planning
fund; and recommends special studies and projects to further the effectiveness
of municipal solid waste management and recovery for the state of Texas. The
Council members are required by law to hold at least one meeting every three
months.
The meetings usually last one full day and are held in Austin, Texas. Members
who live outside the Austin area are reimbursed travel expenses to attend
the meetings.
To nominate an individual: 1) ensure the individual is qualified for the
position which he/she is being considered; 2) submit a biographical summary,
which includes work experience; and 3) provide the nominee a copy of this
nomination. The nominee needs to submit a letter indicating his/her agreement
to serve, if appointed.
Written nominations and letters from nominees must be received at the TCEQ
by February 10, 2003, 5:00 p.m. Please mail all correspondence to Gary W.
Trim, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Waste Permits Division, MC
126, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or fax to (512) 239-2007. The
appointment will be considered by the TCEQ commissioners on March 5, 2003
at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building E, Room 201S, Austin, Texas. The next Advisory
Council meeting will be held on March 14, 2003. Questions can be directed
to Mr. Trim at (512) 239-6708 or by email at
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TRD-200300177
Stephanie Bergeron
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: January 14, 2003
Notice mailed January 9, 2003.
APPLICATION NO. 5790; The City of Pflugerville, P.O. Box 589, Pflugerville,
Texas 78691-0589, applicant, seeks a Water Use Permit pursuant to Texas Water
Code §11.121 and §11.042 and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Rules 30 TAC §§295.1, et seq. Applicant seeks authorization to construct
and maintain a dam and reservoir on an unnamed tributary of Wilbarger Creek,
tributary of the Colorado River, the Colorado River Basin, in Travis County
for in-place recreational and municipal purposes. The reservoir will have
a capacity of 1,700 acre-feet with a surface area of 179.7 acres. The reservoir
will be located at 15.5 miles in a northeast direction from Austin, Travis
County and 3.3 miles in an east direction from the City of Pflugerville, Texas.
Station 0+00 on the centerline of the dam will be bearing N 35° W bearing
578 feet from the Southeast corner of the George M. Martin Original Survey
No. 9, Abstract No. 529, in Travis County, also being Latitude 30.43°
N, Longitude 97.56° W. The City is in the process of obtaining ownership
for all the lands where the proposed reservoir will be located. Applicant
seeks authorization to divert and use not to exceed 12,000 acre-feet of contracted
municipal water purchased from LCRA (minus carriage and evaporative losses)
from a point on the Colorado River, Colorado River Basin, Travis County. The
water diverted from the Colorado River will be transport by a pipeline and
released into proposed reservoir for storage and subsequent diversion. Applicant
also seeks to use the Bed and Banks of Wilbarger Creek to store and divert
contracted water from the perimeter of the proposed reservoir. The diversion
point on the Colorado River is located at Latitude 30.25° N, Longitude
97.65° W, also bearing N 98.5° W, 5,220 feet from the Southeast corner
of the James Burleson Original Survey No. 19, Abstract 4 in Travis County,
Texas. The diversion point is also located 5.08 miles in an east direction
from Austin, Travis County and 13.2 miles in a south direction from the City
of Pflugerville, Texas. The maximum diversion rate from the Colorado River
diversion point is 24.54 cfs (11,015 gpm). The maximum diversion rate from
the perimeter of the proposed reservoir will be 34.02 cfs (15,266 gpm). The
application was received on August 9, 2002. Additional information for the
application was received on September 25, 2002 and October 30, 2002. The application
was accepted for filing and declared administratively complete on December
20, 2002. Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should
be submitted to the Office of Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the
information section below, within 30 days of the date of newspaper publication
of the notice.
Information Section
A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not
a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director
determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in an application.
The Executive Director can consider approval of an application unless a
written request for a contested case hearing is filed. To request a contested
case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group
or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone
number, and fax number, if any: (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3)
the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;" and (4) a brief and
specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a
way not common to the general public. You may also submit any proposed conditions
to the requested application which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for
a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the TCEQ Office of
the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.
If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the
requested permit and may forward the application and hearing request to the
TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting
should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box
13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process,
please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address. For
additional information, individual members of the general public may contact
the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding
the TCEQ can be found at our website at www.tceq.state.tx.us.
TRD-200300184
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: January 14, 2003
The State Office Administrative Hearing issued a Proposal for Decision
and Order to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on January 8, 2003,
Executive Director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Petitioner
v. Myrl Herrin DBA Brazos Body Shop; SOAH Docket No. 582-02-4112; TCEQ Docket
No. 2001-1505-AIR-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-200300186
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: January 14, 2003
Notice of Default Order on Gary Patrick Holt
A default order was entered on December 6, 2002, regarding Gary Patrick
Holt of Seabrook, Texas Industrial Radiographer Identification Number 007332;
Compliance Number L020751; revoking Industrial Radiographer Identification
Card audit number 11237.
Information concerning this order is available for public inspection, by
appointment, 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-200300170
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: January 14, 2003
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau) ordered
Brian Schultz, D.C., doing business as Fairfield Chiropractic Clinic (registrant-R23067)
of Fairfield to cease and desist performing Lumbo-Sacral Spine (AP) x-ray
procedures with the Tingle Medical System x-ray unit (Model Number SHF-310;
Serial Number G-14781) until the exposure at skin entrance is within regulatory
limits. The order will remain in effect until the bureau authorizes the registrant
to perform the procedure.
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-200300174
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: January 14, 2003
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau) ordered
Raymundo Davila, M.D. (registrant-R19870) of Fort Worth to cease and desist
performing Chest (PA)(Grid) x-ray procedures with the Universal x-ray unit
(Model Number 6621.208; Serial Number 746101) until the exposure at skin entrance
is within regulatory limits. The order will remain in effect until the bureau
authorizes the registrant to perform the procedure.
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-200300172
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: January 14, 2003
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau) ordered
Wesley D. Wheeler, D.C., doing business as Oaks Pain & Rehab Clinic (registrant-R23128)
of Jacinto City to cease and desist performing Lumbo-Sacral Spine (AP) x-ray
procedures with the Fischer x-ray unit (Model Number LFS300; Serial Number
N1428) until the exposure at skin entrance is within regulatory limits. The
order will remain in effect until the bureau authorizes the registrant to
perform the procedure.
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-200300173
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: January 14, 2002
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau) ordered
Dave Knigge (licensee-Unlicensed) of Harlingen to immediately impound the
Troxler Roof Reader Nuclear Gauge, Model 3216, and any other source of radiation
in place. The order further requires Mr. Knigge to surrender all sources of
radiation in his possession to the bureau. The order will remain in effect
until a determination is made whether to return the sources to Mr. Knigge
or to transfer or dispose of the sources of radiation.
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-200300171
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: January 14, 2003
Pursuant to 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), §289.205, the Bureau
of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas Department of Health (department), filed
a complaint against Gary Patrick Holt, Seabrook, Texas Industrial Radiographer
Identification Card audit number 11237. The department intends to revoke the
industrial radiographer identification card, and order the industrial radiographer
to cease and desist use of sources of radiation in Texas as a result of alleged
violations of the 25 TAC, §289.255.
This notice affords the opportunity to the industrial radiographer for
a hearing to show cause why the industrial radiographer identification card
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, the industrial radiographer identification card 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-200300169
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: January 14, 2003
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas
Department of Health (department), issued a notice of violation and proposal
to assess an administrative penalty to Cyvon Imaging, Inc., doing business
as Community Diagnostics, (registrant-M00702) of Dallas. A total penalty of
$8,000 is proposed to be assessed to the registrant for alleged violations
of 25 Texas Administrative Code, §289.230.
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-200300175
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: January 14, 2003
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas
Department of Health (department), issued a notice of violation and proposal
to assess an administrative penalty to Edwin A. Chin, D.D.S. (registrant-R18501)
of Houston. A total penalty of $5,000 is proposed to be assessed to the registrant
for alleged violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code, §289.232.
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-200300176
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: January 14, 2003
INTRODUCTION
The Texas Department of Health (department), Public Health Nutrition Section
(PHNS), announces a Request for Applications (RFA) for projects to be implemented
during a six-month period beginning April 1 of federal fiscal year 2003, continuing
through the remainder of federal fiscal year 2003, ending September 30, 2003.
The grant is being funded by the Centers for Disease Control Nutrition and
Physical Activity Programs to Prevent Obesity and Related Chronic Diseases
grant, the department's Public Health Nutrition Section, and administered
by the Bureau of Nutrition Services. The RFA will be released on January 24,
2003.
GENERAL PURPOSE AND PROGRAM GOALS
This project is designed to build a community's capacity to improve its
own public health, initiate an increased awareness and presence of accessible
places to be physically active, and support ongoing maintenance of regular
physical activity in the community. Program goals include developing or improving
a public community trail and promoting and evaluating its use.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Eligible applicants include local or regional nonprofit entities which
have federal tax identification numbers, such as hospitals, health organizations,
local advocacy groups, churches and community centers, community volunteer
organizations (e.g., Scouts), and neighborhood organizations, as well as local
government entities.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
Approximately $75,000 is available to fund projects in an estimated 15
communities to develop or improve a community trail. No award will exceed
$4,999. Applications requesting funds in excess of $4,999 will be rejected
as non-responsive. Awards will be based on the merits of the applications
and the availability of funds.
PROJECT AND BUDGET PERIOD
The projects will be funded for six months beginning April 1, 2003, and
ending September 30, 2003.
REVIEW AND AWARD CRITERIA
Each application will first be screened for completeness and timelines.
Proposals that are deemed incomplete or arrive after the deadline will not
be reviewed. A team of reviewers will review the applications. The applications
will be evaluated using the criteria described in the RFA.
DEADLINE
The submission deadline for this RFA is no later than 5:00 p.m. CST on
March 7, 2003.
TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE REQUEST FOR APPLICATION
To request a copy of the RFA, contact Kristy Hansen, Physical Activity
Program Specialist, Public Health Nutrition Section, Division of Public Health
Nutrition and Education, Bureau of Nutrition Services, Texas Department of
Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199, (512) 458-7111, ext.
3447, or E-mail address kristy.hansen@tdh.state.tx.us. These documents can
also be downloaded from the Public Health Nutrition website located at: http://www.tdh.texas.gov/phn/rfp.htm.
No copies of the RFA will be released before January 24, 2003.
TRD-200300224
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: January 15, 2003
Public Notice
The Health and Human Services Commission, State Medicaid Office, has received
approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, United States
Department of Health and Human Services, to amend the Title XIX Medical Assistance
Plan by Transmittal Number 02-15, Amendment Number 634.
The amendment implements cost-sharing for non-emergency services provided
in a hospital emergency department and pharmacy services. The amendment is
effective December 1, 2002.
If additional information is needed, please contact Dee Sportsman, Health
and Human Services Commission, at 512-794-5164.
TRD-200300080
Steve Aragon
General Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: January 9, 2003
Notice of Public Hearing
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will conduct a public hearing
to accept public comment on a proposed resolution authorizing the issuance
of State of Texas Variable Rate College Student Loan and Refunding Bonds in
an amount not to exceed $178,190,000, in one or more series; authorizing the
Commissioner to approve all final terms of the bonds; approving the forms
of an Official Statement, purchase contract, paying agent/registrar agreement,
escrow agreement, remarketing agreement, tender agent agreement, and liquidity
agreement; and resolving other matters related to the subject.
The hearing will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. in
room 2.140, 1200 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas. The hearing will continue
until all comments are heard.
Further information may be obtained from Kenneth Vickers, Assistant Commissioner
for Administrative Services, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 1200
East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752, telephone (512) 427-6165, or electronic
mail at kenneth.vickers@thecb.state.tx.us.
TRD-200300221
Jan Greenberg
General Counsel
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Filed: January 15, 2003
Request for Qualifications for Investment Banking Firms to Serve as Co-Manager for One or More of the Department's Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Issues and/or Refundings
ANNOUNCEMENT OF A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
CO-MANAGERS FOR SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND ISSUES AND/OR REFUNDINGS
SUMMARY
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("TDHCA") is issuing
a request for qualifications ("RFQ") for investment banking firms interested
in providing investment banking services from time to time as Co-Manager for
one or more of its proposed single family mortgage revenue bond new issues
and/or refundings. TDHCA desires to revise its list of approved underwriters
from which to select its underwriting team for specific municipal bond issues
as financing opportunities arise. TDHCA reserves the right to select a team
for any particular financing project, from the approved list of Senior Managers/Placement
Agents, Co-Senior Managers, Co-Managers or Selling Group Members, with any
combination or number of participants.
Responses to the RFQ must be received at TDHCA no later than 4:00 P.M.
C.S.T. on Friday, February 21, 2003. To obtain a copy of the RFQ, please fax
your request to the attention of Byron V. Johnson at (512) 475-3362 or visit
the Bond Finance Division web page at www.tdhca.state.tx.us.
TRD-200300230
Edwina Carrington
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: January 15, 2003
ANNOUNCEMENT OF A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
TRUSTEE FOR SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND ISSUES AND/OR REFUNDINGS
SUMMARY
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("TDHCA") is issuing
a request for qualifications ("RFQ") for qualified institutions to serve as
Trustee for TDHCA’s single family bond issues and/or refundings. The
respondents are expected to provide trustee services as necessary to complete
new money financings and refundings, and to assign experienced professionals
employed by the company who are best suited to appropriately respond to TDHCA
requests in a timely manner.
Responses to the RFQ must be received at TDHCA no later than 4:00 P.M.
C.S.T. on Friday, February 21, 2003. To obtain a copy of the RFQ, please fax
your request to the attention of Byron V. Johnson at (512) 475-3362 or visit
the Bond Finance Division web page at www.tdhca.state.tx.us.
TRD-200300229
Edwina Carrington
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: January 15, 2003
Public Notice
Notification of Extension of Public Comment Period
for Amendment #190 to the 2002-2004 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
A public meeting was held at the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)
on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 to discuss proposed amendments to the 2002-2004
TIP. Based on the public comments received at the meeting, H-GAC is extending
the public comment period for proposed amendment #190 to
February 5, 2003.
This amendment would allow the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
to begin right-of-way activities including right-of-way mapping and acquisition,
utilities adjustments and relocation assistance for various roadway projects
included in the 2022 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). Each project
is shown with $1 of federal funding. The actual funding for the projects will
be determined as project development progresses. This action simply allows
TxDOT the ability to engage in right-of-way activities for the projects listed
in the amendment.
To obtain a copy of the proposed amendment, please visit H-GAC's Web site
at
www.hgac.cog.tx.us/transportation/index.html,
or call Pat Waskowiak, Transportation Senior Planner, at (713) 993-2456.
Written comments may be submitted to Pat Waskowiak, Houston-Galveston Area
Council, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, emailed to pwaskowiak@hgac.cog.tx.us
or faxed to (713) 993-4508.
TRD-200300161
Alan Clark
MPO Director
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Filed: January 13, 2003
Notice of Public Hearing
The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket No.
2545 on February 4, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby,
Jr. State Office Building, in Austin, Texas, to consider a petition by the
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) requesting approval of (i) reinsurers
to provide per risk reinsurance coverage to TWIA policyholders and (ii) the
payment to TWIA that may be included in the total premium charged by TWIA
for per risk reinsured excess coverage, as authorized in the Insurance Code
Article 21.49, §8E. The Insurance Code §8E authorizes TWIA to issue
a policy of windstorm and hail insurance that includes coverage for an amount
in excess of the maximum limit of liability which is approved by the Commissioner
pursuant to the Insurance Code Article 21.49 §8D. The proposed reinsurance
program will enable TWIA policyholders to purchase coverage for an amount
in excess of the maximum limits of liability currently available through TWIA.
The additional windstorm and hail insurance coverage available through TWIA
will be available to an individual risk up to the amount of reinsured excess
coverage under the reinsured excess coverage program.
Under the Insurance Code Article 21.49, §8E(a) TWIA must obtain such
reinsured excess coverage from reinsurers approved by the Commissioner. The
Insurance Code Article 21.49, §8E(b), provides that the premium charged
by TWIA for the excess coverage shall be equal to the amount of the reinsurance
premium charged to TWIA by the reinsurers, plus any payment to TWIA that is
approved by the Commissioner.
The current reinsurance program, which was approved by the Commissioner
in Commissioner's Order No 02-0160 (February 21, 2002), expired on December
31, 2002. The new program is proposed to be effective on January 1, 2003.
The hearing is held pursuant to the Insurance Code Article 21.49, §5A
which provides that the Commissioner, after notice and hearing, may issue
any orders considered necessary to carry out the purposes of the Texas Windstorm
Insurance Association Act, Insurance Code Article 21.49. Any person may appear
to testify for or against the approval of the proposed reinsurance program
and the additional charge by TWIA.
Copies of TWIA’s petition and proposed reinsurance agreement are
available for review in the Office of the Chief Clerk, Texas Department of
Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas, 78714-9104. To request copies
of the petition and the proposed reinsurance agreement, please contact Sylvia
Gutierrez at (512) 463-6327 (refer to Reference No. P-010301).
TRD-200300183
Gene C. Jarmon
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: January 14, 2003
The following third party administrator (TPA) application has been filed
with the Texas Department of Insurance and is under consideration.
Application for incorporation in Texas of Virtue Physician Services, P.L.L.C.,
a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Kingwood, 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-200300157
Gene C. Jarmon
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: January 13, 2003
Instant Game No. 346 "Roses & Riches"
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 346 is "ROSES & RICHES". The play style
is a "key symbol match".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 346 shall be $2.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 346.
A. Display Printing - That area of the instant game ticket outside of the
area where the Overprint and Play Symbols appear.
B. Latex Overprint - The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols
on the front of the ticket.
C. Play Symbol - One of the symbols which appears under the Latex Overprint
on the front of the ticket. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in
black ink in positive. The possible play symbols are: FLOWER SYMBOL, CANDY
SYMBOL, GIFT SYMBOL, TEDDY BEAR SYMBOL, MONEY BAG SYMBOL, STACK OF BILLS SYMBOL,
PERFUME SYMBOL, NECKLACE SYMBOL, DOLLAR SIGN SYMBOL, RING SYMBOL, CUPID SYMBOL,
DIAMOND SYMBOL.
D. Play Symbol Caption - the small printed material appearing below each
Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One and only one of these Play
Symbol Captions appears under each Play Symbol and each is printed in caption
font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol Caption which corresponds with
and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
Figure 1:16 TAC GAME NO. 346 - 1.2D
E. Retailer Validation Code - Three small letters found under the removable
scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate
instant winners. The possible validation codes are:
Figure 2:16 TAC GAME NO. 346 - 1.2E
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16.
Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of
the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 with the exception of ∅, which
will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through
it.
F. Serial Number - A unique 13 (thirteen) digit number appearing under
the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There is a four
(4) digit security number which will be boxed and placed randomly within the
Serial Number. The remaining nine (9) digits of the Serial Number are the
Validation Number. The Serial Number is positioned beneath the bottom row
of play data in the scratched-off play area. The format will be: 0000000000000.
G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $2.00, $3.00, $5.00, $10.00, or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $40.00, $80.00, $100, $200, or $500.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000 or $20,000.
J. Bar Code - A 22 (twenty-two) character interleaved two (2) of five (5)
bar code which will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit
pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number and the nine (9) digit Validation
Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.
K. Pack-Ticket Number - A 13 (thirteen) digit number consisting of the
three (3) digit game number (346), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within
each pack. The format will be: 346-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "ROSES & RICHES" Instant Game tickets contain 250
tickets, which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages
of two (2). Packs 000 and 001 will be on the top page, ticket 002 and 003
on the next page and so on, and tickets 248 and 249 will be on the last page.
Please note the books will be in an A - B configuration.
M. Non-Winning Ticket - A ticket which is not programmed to be a winning
ticket or a ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game
Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and
applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery
Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.
N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery "ROSES &
RICHES" Instant Game No. 346 ticket.
2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners
is subject to the general ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas
Lottery Rule 401.302, Instant Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements
set out on the back of each instant ticket. A prize winner in the "ROSES &
RICHES" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 12 (twelve) play symbols. If the player matches two (2) like
symbols in the play area the player will win the corresponding prize in the
legend. No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever
shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.
2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements
must be met:
1. Exactly 12 (twelve) Play Symbols must appear under the latex overprint
on the front portion of the ticket;
2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath,
and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully
legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink;
5. The ticket shall be intact;
6. The Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must
be present in their entirety and be fully legible;
7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes,
to the Play Symbols on the ticket;
8. The ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered,
unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;
9. The ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;
10. The ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized
manner;
11. The ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted
tickets or non-activated tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;
12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket
Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;
13. The ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly 12 (twelve)
Play Symbols under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket,
exactly one Serial Number, exactly one Retailer Validation Code, and exactly
one Pack-Ticket Number on the ticket;
14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning ticket shall correspond with
the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning tickets, and a ticket with
that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;
15. The ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective
or printed or produced in error;
16. Each of the 12 (twelve) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described
in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 12 (twelve) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed
in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at
the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial
font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font
and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect
and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable
deadlines.
B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in
these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes
of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security
tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements
is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive
Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail
sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the
only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace
the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or
a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery
game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive
Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical "spot for spot"
play data.
B. Pairs of like play symbols will only appear according to the prize structure.
C. No 3 or more like symbols on a ticket.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "ROSES & RICHES" Instant Game prize of $2.00, $3.00,
$5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $40.00, $80.00, $100, $200, or $500, a claimant shall
sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present
the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer
shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification,
make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket;
provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required
to pay a $80.00, $100, $200, or $500 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery
Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide
the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a
claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery,
a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event
the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall
be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under
the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "ROSES & RICHES" Instant Game prize of $1,000 or $20,000,
the claimant must sign the winning ticket and present it at one of the Texas
Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment
will be made to the bearer of the validated winning ticket for that prize
upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or
more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with
the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at
a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated
by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be
notified promptly.
C. As an alternative method of claiming a "ROSES & RICHES" Instant
Game prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete
a claim form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box
16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with
the claimant. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery,
the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery
shall deduct a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person who has been
finally determined to be:
1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the Comptroller,
the Texas Workforce Commission, or Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;
2. delinquent in making child support payments administered or collected
by the Attorney General; or
3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Department of Human Services for
a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of
financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resource Code;
4. in default on a loan made under Chapter 52, Education Code; or
5. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code
E. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other
than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person
shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.
2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment. The Texas Lottery may delay payment
of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under
any of the following circumstances:
A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur,
regarding the prize;
B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;
C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the ticket presented
for payment; or
D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise
due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability
for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending
payment of the claim.
2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18. If a person under the age of
18 years is entitled to a cash prize of less than $600 from the "ROSES &
RICHES" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of
the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount
of the prize payable to the order of the minor.
2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of
more than $600 from the "ROSES & RICHES" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery
shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an
adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian
for the minor.
2.7 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed
within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game. Any prize not claimed
within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and
on the back of each ticket, shall be forfeited.
3.0 Instant Ticket Ownership.
A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of an
Instant Game ticket in the space designated therefor, a ticket shall be owned
by the physical possessor of said ticket. When a signature is placed on the
back of the ticket in the space designated therefor, the player whose signature
appears in that area shall be the owner of the ticket and shall be entitled
to any prize attributable thereto. Notwithstanding any name or names submitted
on a claim form, the Executive Director shall make payment to the player whose
signature appears on the back of the ticket in the space designated therefor.
If more than one name appears on the back of the ticket, the Executive Director
will require that one of those players whose name appears thereon be designated
by such players to receive payment.
B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Instant
Game tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Instant
Game ticket.
4.0 Number and Value of Instant Prizes. There will be approximately 8,038,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 346. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
Figure 3:16 TAC GAME NO. 346- 4.0
A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased
at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery.
5.0 End of the Instant Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce
a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game No. 346 without advance notice,
at which point no further tickets in that game may be sold.
6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing an Instant Game ticket, the player agrees
to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Instant Game No. 346,
the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules
adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced
in 16 TAC, Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.
TRD-200300067
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: January 9, 2003
Extension of Closing Date for Request for Proposals for Administrator for Telephone and Electric Service Low Income Customer Discounts
Revised Schedule of Activities and Extension of Closing Date. The Public
Utility Commission of Texas has extended the closing date for the Project
Number 26344 Request for Proposals (RFP) from 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 31,
2003 to 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2003. All following dates as stated
in the RFP are likewise extended for the same period to accommodate the new
closing date.
Requesting a Copy of the Request for Proposals. A complete copy of the
RFP for services may be obtained by writing Lisa Trueper, Purchaser, Public
Utility Commission, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue,
Austin, TX, 78701, or lisa.trueper@puc.state.tx.us, or calling (512) 936-7069.
You may also download the RFP from the commission website at www.puc.state.tx.us,
under "Hot Topics" and Project Number 26344, and from the electronic business
daily website sponsored by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission at
www.marketplace.state.tx.us.
Deadline for Receipt of Responses. Responses must be filed under seal with
a cover letter for filing in Project Number 26344 and received no later than
3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2003, in Central Records, room G-113, Public
Utility Commission of Texas, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress
Avenue, Austin, TX. 78701. Central Records is open to the public for filing
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on state holidays.
Regardless of the method of submission of the response, the commission will
rely solely on the time/date stamp of the Central Records Division in establishing
the time and date of receipt.
TRD-200300180
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 14, 2003
On January 8, 2003, Capital 4 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 60313.
Applicant intends to expand its geographic area to include the entire State
of Texas.
The Application: Application of Capital 4 for an Amendment to its Service
Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 27195.
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
January 29, 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 27195.
TRD-200300151
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 10, 2003
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application filed on December 31, 2002, to amend certificated
service area boundaries within Medina County.
Docket Style and Number: Application of the City of Castroville to Amend
Certificated Service Area Boundaries within Medina County. Docket Number 27181.
The Application: The City of Castroville filed an application for minor
boundary amendments to the certificated service area boundaries within Medina
County. The City of Castroville is requesting that the Public Utility Commission’s
(Commission) official service area boundary maps reflect single certification
to Castroville in certain areas that are located in the eastern portion of
Castroville’s service territory. According to the City of Castroville,
the areas may appear to be located in the singly certificated service territory
of City Public Service of San Antonio (CPS). The City of Castroville also
requests the amendment of the Commission’s certification maps to properly
reflect a prior boundary amendment proceeding (Docket Number 9574) and to
reflect service to Castroville’s municipal airport.
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 27181.
TRD-200300082
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 9, 2003
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) an application on January 9, 2002 for waiver from the
commission's Substantive Rule §25.182(g)(2) applicable to the Energy
Efficiency Grant Program.
Docket Title and Number: Application of San Patricio Electric Cooperative
(SPEC) for Waiver from P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.182(g)(2). Docket
Number 27196.
The Application: SPEC stated that the commission's Substantive Rule §25.182(g)(2)
may prevent SPEC from applying for a grant and requested a waiver of this
subsection of the commission's substantive rules. SPEC informed the commission
that it presently provides a variety of energy efficiency services to its
retail customers, and intends to continue these efforts, at least until retail
competition is introduced in the SPEC service area. SPEC requested that the
commission grant it a waiver from the commission's Substantive Rule §25.182(g)(2),
enabling SPEC to apply for an energy efficiency grant. SPEC further seeks
affirmation from the commission that the granting of such waiver to permit
SPEC to apply for an energy efficiency grant will in no way affect SPEC's
ability to offer retail choice in its service area.
On or before February 24, 2003, 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. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text
telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free
1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 27196.
TRD-200300220
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 15, 2003
On January 8, 2003, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. doing business
as Sprint and Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint,
and Sprint and Sprint Spectrum LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership, as Agent
for Wirelessco, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership, and Sprintcom, Inc., a
Kansas Corporation and Cost Communications, PCS, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership
and APC PCS, LLC, a Delaware Limited Partnership, and Phillieco, LP, a Delaware
Limited Partnership, All Foregoing Entities jointly doing business as Sprint
PCS, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for
approval of interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56,
(codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code)
(FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated,
Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supp. 2003) (PURA). The joint application
has been designated Docket Number 27194. The joint application and the underlying
interconnection agreement is 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 interconnection
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application
by filing 13 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 27194. 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 February 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 27194.
TRD-200300081
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 9, 2003
On January 9, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and Excel Telecommunications, Inc., collectively referred
to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of adoption of 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). The joint application
has been designated Docket Number 27199. The joint application and the underlying
interconnection agreement is available for public inspection at the Public
Utilities 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 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 27199. 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 February 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 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 27199.
TRD-200300147
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 10, 2003
On January 9, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and Vartec Telecom, Inc., collectively referred to
as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of adoption of 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). The joint application
has been designated Docket Number 27200. The joint application and the underlying
interconnection agreement is 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 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 27200. 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 February 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 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 27200.
TRD-200300148
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 10, 2003
On January 9, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and Talk America, Inc. doing business as Talk America
Communications, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint
application for approval of adoption of 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). The joint application has been designated
Docket Number 27201. The joint application and the underlying interconnection
agreement is 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 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 27201. 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 February 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 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 27201.
TRD-200300149
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 10, 2003
On January 9, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and Sprint Communications Company, LP, collectively
referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of adoption
of 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). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 27202. The
joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement is available
for public inspection at the Public Utility Commission (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 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 27202. 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 February 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 the commission 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 27202.
TRD-200300150
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 10, 2003
On January 9, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and Basicphone, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants,
filed a joint application for approval of adoption of 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). The joint application has
been designated Docket Number 27203. The joint application and the underlying
interconnection agreement is 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 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 27203. 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 February 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 commission 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 27203.
TRD-200300144
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 10, 2003
On January 13, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Teligent Services, Inc., collectively
referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection
agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996,
Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered
sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory
Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 &
Supplement 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket
Number 27211. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement
is 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 interconnection
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application
by filing 13 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 27211. 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 February 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 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 27211.
TRD-200300181
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 14, 2003
On January 13, 2003, 1-800-Reconex, Inc. and Valor Telecommunications of
Texas, LP, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application
for approval of interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56,
(codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code)
(FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated,
Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supp. 2003) (PURA). The joint application
has been designated Docket Number 27217. The joint application and the underlying
interconnection agreement is available for public inspection at the (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 interconnection
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application
by filing 13 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 27217. 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 February 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 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 27217.
TRD-200300182
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 14, 2003
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of a petition on December 4, 2002, for expanded local calling service
(ELCS), pursuant to Chapter 55, Subchapter C of the Public Utility Regulatory
Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.
Project Title and Number: Petition of the Knippa Exchange for Expanded
Local Calling Service, Project Number 27045.
The petitioners in the Knippa exchange request ELCS to the exchanges of
Sabinal and Uvalde.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326,
or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512)936-7120 no
later than February 7, 2003. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with
text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200300168
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 14, 2003
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) will hold a public
workshop to discuss load participation and price responsiveness, and metering
issues as they relate to load participation in the Electric Reliability Council
of Texas (ERCOT) electricity markets. The workshop will be held on Friday,
January 31, 2003, at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission),
William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701
in the Commissioners' Hearings Room located on the 7th floor of the building.
The workshop will start at 9:00 a.m. and last until 4:30 p.m. Demand response
issues will be taken up in the morning, while metering issues will be taken
up in the afternoon. All interested persons are invited to participate in
the workshop.
The commission previously retained a consultant, Christensen Associates,
to conduct a study of demand response issues in the ERCOT markets as part
of Project Number 26055,
Load Participation and Price
Responsiveness Project
. The purpose of the workshop is to provide an
update on demand response programs and activities in ERCOT, to discuss the
recommendations submitted by the consultant in its report, and to explore
load participation opportunities made available by advanced metering. The
consultant's Report and Staff's recommendations on the Report are available
from the Commission's Central Record under Project Number 26055 and can be
downloaded from the Commission's website at www.puc.state.tx.us by going to
Site Map, choosing Login, and entering the Project Number.
Questions concerning the workshop or this notice should be referred to
Danielle Jaussaud, Market Oversight Division, 512-936-7396. Hearing and speech-impaired
individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512)
936-7136.
TRD-200300187
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 14, 2003
Notice of 2002 Texas Community Development Program Grant Awards
The Office of Rural Community Affairs announces that the units of general
local government listed as follows have been selected as contract recipients
for 2002 program year Community Development Funds, Housing Rehabilitation
Funds, Planning and Capacity Building Funds, Colonia Construction Funds, Colonia
Planning Funds, and Housing Infrastructure Funds under the Texas Community
Development Program established pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter
487, §487.351.
A contract is not effective until executed by the unit of general local
government and the Executive Director of the Office of Rural Community Affairs.
2002 Community Development Fund grantees:
Alpine - $270,000, Angleton - $350,000, Annona - $250,000, Anthony - $300,000,
Arp - $250,000, Aspermont - $171,380, Avinger - $250,000, Bartlett - $197,900,
Bastrop County - $250,000, Beckville - $250,000, Bee County - $300,000, Bishop
- $300,000, Blanco - $96,008, Blooming Grove - $250,000, Bremond - $250,000,
Brooks County - $169,438, Bullard - $228,514, Burkburnett - $125,000, Byers
- $125,000, Bynum - $156,040, Caddo Mills - $250,000, Caldwell County - $250,000,
Callisburg - $250,000, Cameron - $236,600, Celina - $250,000, Center - $250,000,
Channing - $250,000, Childress - $250,000, Chillicothe - $125,000, Clarksville
- $162,580, Cleveland - $350,000, Clyde - $250,000, Como - $250,000, Coolidge
- $250,000, Cooper - $240,000, Corsicana - $250,000, Cuero - $250,000, Culberson
County - $300,000, Dawson - $250,000, Dell City - $300,000, Devine - $250,000,
Dimmit County - $597,840, Eagle Lake - $350,000, Ector - $250,000, Ector County
- $350,000, Edwards County - $261,752, El Campo - $350,000, Eldorado - $174,950,
Farmersville - $250,000, Fisher County - $250,000, Florence - $250,000, Franklin
County - $250,000, Freer - $300,000, Frost - $250,000, Fulton - $300,000,
Ganado - $250,000, Gilmer - $250,000, Gladewater - $250,000, Godley - $250,000,
Gonzales - $250,000, Grandview - $250,000, Hale Center - $211,000, Hardin
County - $155,941, Hartley County - $250,000, Hawkins - $250,000, Hearne -
$250,000, Hemphill - $250,000, Henderson County - $250,000, Henrietta - $125,000,
Hillsboro - $250,000, Hockley County - $250,000, Holiday Lakes - $350,000,
Hondo - $250,000, Honey Grove - $220,710, Hooks - $250,000, Idalou - $201,500,
Indian Lake - $315,240, Italy - $250,000, Jasper County - $250,000, Jayton
- $250,000, Jeff Davis County - $300,000, Jewett - $250,000, Jim Hogg County
- $800,000, Johnson City - $250,000, Jones County - $250,000, Josephine -
$191,294, Joshua - $250,000, Jourdanton - $250,000, Junction - $174,999, Kaufman
- $246,000, Kemah - $350,000, Kerr County - $250,000, Kinney County - $243,638,
Kleberg County - $300,000, La Coste - $250,000, La Grulla - $640,636, La Salle
County - $258,082, La Vernia - $250,000, Laguna Vista - $315,240, Lamesa -
$334,400, Lampasas - $250,000, League City - $350,000, Lee County - $250,000,
Lefors - $250,000, Leon County - $250,000, Lindale - $250,000, Llano - $250,000,
Lockhart - $250,000, Los Indios - $318,447, Lufkin - $250,000, Martindale
- $250,000, McCamey - $350,000, McCulloch County - $174,900, Melissa - $250,000,
Meridian - $250,000, Mertzon - $174,990, Mineola - $250,000, Morgan's Point
Resort - $105,501, Moulton - $250,000, Mount Enterprise - $250,000, Muenster
- $250,000, Nash - $250,000, Navasota - $250,000, New Summerfield - $250,000,
Newark - $250,000, Newton County - $250,000, Nixon - $250,000, Nolanville
- $250,000, Normangee - $174,902, Onalaska - $250,000, Orange Grove - $300,000,
Paducah - $133,065, Paradise - $250,000, Pinehurst - $250,000, Port Isabel
- $318,447, Poteet - $250,000, Poth - $212,192, Premont - $300,000, Presidio
- $600,000, Primera - $318,447, Quanah - $125,000, Ralls - $226,086, Ranger
- $250,000, Rankin - $350,000, Real County - $179,920, Red Oak - $250,000,
Rhome - $250,000, Rio Bravo - $800,000, Rio Grande City - $800,000, Rio Hondo
- $257,146, Roaring Springs - $215,000, Robert Lee - $79,967, Roby - $250,000,
Rockdale - $250,000, Rogers - $250,000, Rose City - $250,000, Rosebud - $250,000,
Runge - $250,000, Sabine County - $107,557, San Augustine - $250,000, San
Perlita - $318,447, Santa Rosa - $318,447, Seagraves - $350,000, Seminole
- $350,000, Silsbee - $250,000, Silverton - $152,884, Sinton - $300,000, Skellytown
- $250,000, Smithville - $250,000, Sudan - $250,000, Tahoka - $250,000, Tatum
- $237,142, Tom Green County - $174,999, Trinity County - $250,000, Tulia
- $250,000, Tyler County - $250,000, Uvalde County - $262,593, Vernon - $125,000,
Vidor - $250,000, Waelder - $250,000, Walker County - $350,000, Weimar - $350,000,
Wells - $221,685, West Orange - $250,000, Wharton County - $350,000, Wilbarger
County - $125,000, Windthorst - $122,544, Winnsboro - $250,000, Woodville
- $250,000, Wortham - $250,000, Zavala County - $334,793.
2002 Housing Rehabilitation Fund grantees:
Asherton - $225,300, Crane County - $68,700, Hawley - $250,000, Mills County
- $250,000, Monahans - $250,000, San Diego - $250,000, Seguin - $250,000.
2002 Planning and Capacity Fund grantees:
Albany - $40,400, Bandera - $9,700, Brookshire - $35,800, Buffalo - $33,700,
Campbell - $26,800, Clarendon - $40,400, DeLeon - $44,800, Elkhart - $25,300,
Fulton - $25,300, George West - $36,400, Holliday - $32,750, La Coste - $22,300,
Mount Calm - $17,800, Ore City - $19,200, Pattison - $15,600, Plains - $32,750,
Primera - $38,300, Princeton - $47,200, Roscoe - $31,050, Shepherd - $26,800,
Snook - $25,300, Southmayd - $21,700, Splendora - $24,600, Sterling City -
$31,050, Whiteface - $25,300, and Winters - $47,200.
2002 Colonia Construction Fund grantees:
Bandera County - $500,000, Brooks County - $500,000, Cameron County - $500,000,
Duval County - $500,000, Ector County - $500,000, Edwards County - $500,000,
Hidalgo County - $500,000, Jeff Davis County - $500,000, Jim Wells County
- $500,000, Kenedy County - $500,000, Medina County - $500,000, Real County
- $500,000, and San Patricio County - $500,000.
2002 Colonia Planning Fund grantees:
Bee County - $115,000, Hudspeth County - $65,000, Jeff Davis County - $33,500,
Jim Wells County - $115,000, Live Oak County - $16,400, Real County - $57,750,
and Runnels County - $28,250.
2002 Housing Infrastructure Fund grantees:
Bastrop - $400,000, Bay City - $400,000, Boerne - $306,000, Brenham - $400,000,
Greenville - $400,000, Hondo - $400,000
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact
Jeff Vistein at (512) 936-7878 or by e-mail at the following address jvistein@orca.state.tx.us.
TRD-200300140
Robt. J. "Sam" Tessen, MS
Executive Director
Office of Rural Community Affairs
Filed: January 10, 2003
Notice of Contract Award
In compliance with the provisions of Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, §2254.030,
the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ("TRS") furnishes this notice of contract
award.
The consultant will advise and assist TRS in the selection of an individual
to serve as TRS' Chief Investment Officer.
TRS has retained SSI (US) Inc. dba Spencer Stuart Inc., 1111 Bagby, Suite
1616, Houston, Texas 77002.
The anticipated total cost is $65,000. The contract was executed to be
effective on December 31, 2002 and will expire upon the filling of the position
or the termination of the relationship.
Status reports shall be provided on a weekly basis and other reports and
documents shall be provided in a timely manner.
TRD-200300073
Charles L. Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Filed: January 9, 2003
Request for Proposal
In compliance with Chapter 2254, Texas Government Code, the University
of Houston furnishes this notice of request for proposals. The University
of Houston, by and through its Mathematics Education Initiative, seeks to
produce DVD and CD-ROM programs to bolster the teaching of MOVE IT Math in
the schools. These programs will be designed to support and enhance teacher
use of the MOVE IT Math program in elementary and middle schools. The programs'
intent will be to unlock the wonder of mathematics and mathematics teaching
for both teacher and student.
To produce and coordinate the production of programs to support the teaching
of MOVE IT Math. Activities to include but not be limited to the following:
Provide technical assistance to MEI in order to re-package existing programs
into segments with accompanying written support materials for on-going teacher
training. Research, develop, and provide feedback to MEI regarding the evaluation
process for examining outcomes with existing programs. Assist with meeting
objectives and project criteria, ensuring technical support, and assisting
with on-going development of project goals. Assist with the design analysis
and review process for providing MEI elementary and middle schools with tools
for contributing to the next series of programs.Provide consultation to MEI
on the process and procedures for script design of 30+minute programs for
teacher training. Provide consultation and technical assistance to MEI on
distribution channels and processes for increased project implementation.
Act as the lead in organizing MEI production meetings, scheduling, community
interviews, and other staff supported endeavors. Conduct key interviews in
association with MEI within various school settings to promote MEI and enhance
the image of the university. Develop and prepare on-going project status reports.
This proposal will also seek to (i) establish an interactive format for use
of all program material for internet use, (ii) review of all existing Move
it Math fottage for us in DVD and CD-ROM format, (iii) advice in completing
four problem solving programs and algorithms for in addition, subtraction,
multiplication and devision, and (iv) preparing scripts and verbal directions
for distribution of the programs.
RFP evaluative criteria are: (i)Demonstrated competence in creating and
producing 30+ programs (with voice, music, graphics and animated graphics),
(ii)Demonstrated skills in pre-productions, post-productions, graphic design,
and audio sweetening, (iii)Demonstrated skill in working with elementary and
middle school students and personnel, (iv)Extensive working knowledge of the
MOVE IT Math program, (v)A minimum of 10 years in the video-technology field
and (vi)Resume/work vitae of individual who will conduct the video production.
All Intellectual property rights connected with the end product subject to
this RFP will belong to the University of Houston.
Proposals for Consultant Services will be received before 8:30 a.m., February
24, 2003 and submitted to:
Paul Shoecraft
Lynne Shoecraft
University of Houston, Mathematics Education Initiative
Farish Hall, RM 466A
Telephone: 713-743-5097 or 713 743-5098
TRD-200300223
Dona G. Hamilton
VC/VP for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
University of Houston
Filed: January 15, 2003
Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services Funding Notice
Coastal Coordination Council
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Notice of Request for Proposals
Notice of Request for Proposals
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Texas Education Agency
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Notice of District Petition
Notice of Request for Nominations for One Individual to Serve on the Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council
Notice of Water Rights Application
Proposal for Decision
Texas Department of Health
Notice of Emergency Cease and Desist Order on Brian Schultz, D.C., dba Fairfield Chiropractic Clinic
Notice of Emergency Cease and Desist Order on Raymundo Davila, M.D.
Notice of Emergency Cease and Desist Order on Wesley D. Wheeler, D.C., dba Oaks Pain & Rehab Clinic
Notice of Emergency Impoundment Order on Dave Knigge
Notice of Intent to Revoke the Industrial Radiographer Identification Card of Gary Patrick Holt
Notice of Preliminary Report for Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Notice of Violation on Cyvon Imaging, Inc., dba Community Diagnostics
Notice of Preliminary Report for Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Notice of Violation on Edwin A. Chin, D.D.S.
Notice of Request for Applications for Community Entities or Organizations to Increase Physical Activity in their Community by Developing or Improving a Public Community Trail and Promoting and Evaluating its Use
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Request for Qualifications for Qualified Institutions to Serve as Trustee for the Department's Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Issues and/or Refundings
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Texas Department of Insurance
Third Party Administrator Applications
Texas Lottery Commission
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Notice of Application for Certificate of Convenience and Necessity
Notice of Application for Waiver from the Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule
Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Notice of Petition for Expanded Local Calling Service
Public Notice of Workshop on Load Participation and Price Responsiveness in the ERCOT Wholesale Electricity Market
Office of Rural Community Affairs
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
University of Houston
WorkSource of the South Plains