Deep East Texas Council of Governments

Request for Proposals for Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) is serving as the lead agency for collaboration among local Offices of Emergency Management in Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity and Tyler counties to compile a comprehensive regional plan that evaluates the nature, and extent of vulnerability of the tri-county region as it relates to natural hazards such as hurricanes, tornadoes, storms, high water, fire, drought, snow storms, wild land fires, etc and which complies with state and federal mitigation plan requirements within the established time frame. To achieve this objective, DETCOG is facilitating the procurement of a consultant to develop the Deep East Texas Regional Mitigation Plan (DETRMP).

Creating the DETRMP will consist of the following major tasks:

1) providing guidance, technical assistance and leadership to local jurisdictions to procure the data necessary for the hazard analysis, Annex P and mitigation Action Plan for their respective communities.

2) aggregating the individual local jurisdiction components into a comprehensive regional Hazard Mitigation Plan that is acceptable to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (DEM).

Submitting the individual components and comprehensive Deep East Texas Regional Mitigation Plan to DETCOG in written and electronic format. Specific FEMA Requirements include:

The Deep East Texas Regional Mitigation Plan shall contain the following:

P-1. Identify local, state and federal legal authorities pertinent to the subject of the annex, in addition to those cited in the Basic Plan.

P-2. Include a purpose statement that describes the reason for development of the annex.

P-3. Define terms and explain acronyms and abbreviations used in the annex.

P-4. Include a situation statement related to the subject of the annex.

P-5. Include a list of assumptions that influence hazard mitigation operations.

P-6. Describe the mitigation process and pre and post-disaster operations of local hazard mitigation program.

P-7. Describe the purpose, desired composition, and organization of the local hazard mitigation team.

P-8. Describe the interaction and coordination between the local hazard mitigation team and the state hazard mitigation team.

P-9. Describe how local hazard analysis will be developed, maintained and distributed and how those who need access to it can obtain it.

P-10. Describe the relationship between the state and local hazard analysis and the uses of those documents.

P-11. Describe how the local Mitigation Action Plan will be developed, maintained, and distributed and how those who need access to it can obtain it.

P-12. Describe the relationship and consistency between the state and local hazard mitigation plans.

P-13. Describe the interaction and coordination between the local hazard mitigation team, the local hazard analysis, and the local hazard mitigation plan.

P-14. Describe and depict the organization of the local hazard mitigation team to include all agencies/organizations that provide representatives to them.

P-15. Identify by position the individual responsible to serve as the local mitigation coordinator.

P-16. Identify the specific mitigation tasks and responsibilities of the Hazard Mitigation Coordinator.

P-17. Identify the general mitigation tasks and responsibilities shared by all team members.

P-18. Assign responsibility for the development, annual review, update and distribution of the local Hazard Mitigation Action Plan.

P-19. Assign responsibility for the development, annual review, update, and distribution of the local Mitigation Action Plan.

P-20. Assign responsibility for coordinating with and assisting the state hazard mitigation team during post-disaster action.

P-21. Identify the lines of succession for the HMC and the HMT.

P-22. Identify the policies on reporting and the maintenance of records concerning mitigation actions.

P-23. Specify the individual(s) by position responsible for developing and maintaining the annex.

P-24. Identify references pertinent to the content of the annex.

P-25. Identify the current local Hazard Analysis.

P-26. Identify the current local Mitigation Action Plan.

P-27. Include a list of agencies assigned to the HMT.

P-28. Include a Hazard Mitigation Team Report format and instructions for filing the report.

P-29. Define area covered by mitigation action plan and explain relationship to area(s) covered by hazard analysis and emergency management plans.

P-30. Identify political sub-divisions within the area.

P-31. Identify river basis, watersheds, and reservoirs that affect area.

P-32. Include discussion of geography, population, industries, and trends concerning future population, economic growth, and land use/development in the area.

P-33. Identify communities designated for special consideration because of minority or economically disadvantaged populations. Explain state and/or federal designations for each identified community.

P-34. Identify date of current hazard analysis and explain scheduled review process.

P-35. Identify past emergencies and disasters affecting the area. List hazards, occurrence dates, and consequences.

P-36. Identify hazards (natural hazards and other hazards) that cause the area to be vulnerable and at risk and describe quantitative (in terms of existing and estimated numbers and types) vulnerability, risk and potential dollar loses from each identified hazard to the following:

P-36.01. People

P-36.02. Housing Units

P-36.03. Critical Facilities

P-36.04. Special Facilities

P-36.05. Infrastructure and Lifelines

P-36.06. Hazmat Facilities; and

P-36.07. Commercial Facilities

P-37. Identify membership and functions of Hazard Mitigation Team

P-38. Identify active public-private partnerships and discuss the opportunities provided and their participation in development, implementation and maintenance of the mitigation action plan and other activities to reduce vulnerabilities and risk in the area.

P-39. Describe actions to share information, invite active participation, and coordinate plan development, implementation and maintenance with neighboring local governments.

P-40. Describe public involvement and participation in the development and implementation of the mitigation action plan. Include explanation of how public comments were invited and provided.

P-41. Identify actions and methods used to inform, educate and involve the public in vulnerability and risk reduction activities.

P-42. Identify and assess the effectiveness of previously implemented mitigation measures and of current mitigation-related policies, plans, practices and programs to include the following:

P-42.01. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) projects

P-42.02. Public Assistance (PA) program projects

P-42.03. Corps of Engineers studies, plans and projects

P-42.04. Plans, studies, and projects that received federal funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)

P-42.05. Actions and projects that received federal funding from Project Impact (PI), the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program, or annual Property Protection-Mitigation (PP-M) program

P-42.06. Current master drainage, and storm water management plans

P-42.07. Current comprehensive, and capital improvement plans

P-42.08. Current building and fire codes. Identify date and type of codes in use and describe inspection/permit process, number and qualifications of inspection/permit process, number and qualifications of inspectors, and number of building starts and inspections conducted during last twelve month period

P-42.09. Findings/results of Building Code Effectiveness Grading Report (BCEGS). Include date of report and score received.

P-42.10. Current floodplain management ordinance(s) court order(s). Identify dates adopted and explain inspection/permit process, numbers and qualifications of floodplain administrators and staff, number of inspections and permits approved and the number and an explanation for why permit variances were allowed during the last twelve month period; and

P-42.11. Community Assistance Visit (CAV) report(s), Flood Insurance Studies and other technical assistance reports/findings. Identify type and date of current floodplain maps, repetitive loss category, and participation in the Community Rating System (CRS).

P-43. Describe mitigation goals and long-term strategy. Explain relationship and conformance with state mitigation goals and strategies, and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

P-44. Identify a prioritized listing of proposed mitigation actions that are consistent with the local hazard analysis, and provide details concerning what benefits will be achieved, who will accomplish the action, estimated costs, how it will be funded and an implementation and work schedule.

P-45. Identify dates and documentation of approval, adoption and implementation maintenance commitment by authorized official(s) of all political jurisdictions that participated in the plan development process and are covered by the mitigation action plan.

P-46. Include requirements for conducting and reporting an annual review and updating the mitigation action plan at least every five years. Describe actions to involve the public in the plan update process.

P-47. Identify the mitigation action plan title, area covered, date adopted, and locations where current copies are available for review.

P-48. Identify the impact of emergencies and disasters that occurred during the year. Impact to floodplains, repetitive loss areas and an assessment of effectiveness of previous and on going mitigation measures.

P-49. Identify prioritized list of proposed mitigation actions from mitigation action plan and discuss implementation problems and recommended solutions.

P-50. Identify and discuss any new mitigation measures to be added to mitigation action plan.

P-51. Identify name, phone, fax and e-mail address of person(s) that conducted the review and date prepared and submitted to DEM.

Contact: Van Bush, Project Manager, DETCOG, 274 E. Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75751, vbush@detcog.org , (409) 384-5704, extension 265.

Closing Dates: If your firm is interested and qualified to provide services to conduct the work necessary for the DETRMP, please contact Van Bush via letter or e-mail addressed to Van Bush, 274 E. Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75751, vbush@detcog.org. All responding firms will receive a complete Request for Proposals package. Final proposals will be due by 5 PM, CST, May 16, 2003.

Proposals will be reviewed by a technical committee based on Consultant Selection Criteria included in the Request for Proposals package mailed to interested parties.

TRD-200302612

Walter G. Diggles

Executive Director

Deep East Texas Council of Governments

Commission on State Emergency Communications

Request for Proposal (Outside Auditor Services)

The Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) is requesting proposals from qualified entities to provide auditing services as described in the proposal packet. The CSEC desires services which represent the best combination of price and quality. The purpose of this request is to select a party to provide audit services which will enable the CSEC to comply with Rider #1 of its FY02-03 appropriation. These services are authorized by Health and Safety Code, §771.076(a), entitled "Audits".

Written proposals shall be received at the Commission on State Emergency Communications offices at 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-212, Austin, Texas 78701, by May 16, 2003, by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Savings time on this date to be considered. The proposer shall submit one original and two copies of the proposal. Proposals can be submitted electronically via e-mail.

The Request for Proposal packet can be downloaded from the CSEC website at www.911.state.tx.us. Interested firms may also obtain the packet at the CSEC offices at 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-212, Austin, Texas 78701, or by contacting Brian Millington at 512-305-6923. All questions regarding the Request for Proposal can be sent to the attention of Brian Millington by email to brian.Millington@csec.state.tx.us, faxed to 512-305-6937, or mailed to the CSEC office at 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-212, Austin, Texas 78701.

TRD-200302609

Paul Mallett

Executive Director

Commission on State Emergency Communications

Request for Proposal (Outside Legal Services)

The Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) is requesting proposals from qualified entities to provide outside legal services as described in the proposal packet. The CSEC desires services which represent the best combination of price and quality. The purpose of this request is to select a party to provide legal services which will enable the CSEC to retain a firm to act as the agency's outside counsel for federal and state regulatory and related 9-1-1 emergency communications specialized work.

Written proposals shall be received at the Commission on State Emergency Communications offices at 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-212, Austin, Texas 78701, by June 20, 2003, by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Savings time on this date to be considered. The proposer shall submit one original and two copies of the proposal. Proposals can be submitted electronically via e-mail.

The Request for Proposal packet can be downloaded from the CSEC website at www.911.state.tx.us. Interested firms may also obtain the packet at the CSEC offices at 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-212, Austin, Texas 78701, or by contacting Velia Williams at 512-305-6933. All questions regarding the Request for Proposal can be sent to the attention of Carey Spence-Powers by e-mail to carey.spence@csec.state.tx.us, faxed to 512-305-6937, or mailed to the CSEC office at 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-212, Austin, Texas 78701.

TRD-200302610

Paul Mallett

Executive Director

Commission on State Emergency Communications

Filed: April 23, 2003

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Enforcement Orders

An agreed order was entered regarding Odeeco, Inc. dba Odeeco Ready Mix, Docket No. 2002- 0544-AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $20,000 in administrative penalties with $19,400 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Catherine Sherman, Enforcement Coordinator at (713) 767-3624, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A default order was entered regarding Del Oil & Gas Company, Inc. dba Bud's Quick Chek, Docket No. 2002-0448-PST-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $1,750 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Laurencia Fasoyiro, Staff Attorney at (713) 422-8914, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company, Inc., Docket No. 2002-0440-AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $19,030 in administrative penalties with $3,806 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Rebecca Petty, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3693, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A default order was entered regarding Hafiz, Inc. dba Pak's Food Store, Docket No. 2002-0269- PST-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $14,000 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Diana Grawitch, Staff Attorney at (512)239-0939, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 56, Docket No. 2002-1129-MWD-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $5,940 in administrative penalties with $1,188 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Rebecca Johnson, Enforcement Coordinator at (713) 422-8931, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding USA Waste of Texas Landfills, Inc., Docket No. 2002- 0958-AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $1,000 in administrative penalties with $200 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Steven Lopez, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1896, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Von's Establishment, Inc. dba Bob's Food Mart, Docket No. 2002-0987-PST-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $4,500 in administrative penalties with $3,900 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Judy Fox, Enforcement Coordinator at (817) 588-5825, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding City of Weslaco, Docket No. 2001-1567-MWD-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $9,375 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting David Van Soest, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0468, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Westwood Country Club, Inc., Docket No. 2002-0880- PWS-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $1,500 in administrative penalties with $300 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Subhash Jain, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5867, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Wynn-Crosby Energy, Inc., Docket No. 2002-1230-AIR- E on April 17, 2003 assessing $2,750 in administrative penalties with $550 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Sandra Alanis, Enforcement Coordinator at (956) 430-6044, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Young Contractors, Inc., Docket No. 2002-0933-PST-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $8,750 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting A. Sunday Udoetok, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0739, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding University of Texas - Pan American, Docket No. 2002- 0558-PST-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $4,050 in administrative penalties with $810 deferred.

An agreed order was entered regarding Southwest Concrete Products, L.P., Docket No. 2002- 1067-AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $2,220 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Rebecca Clausewitz, Enforcement Coordinator at (210) 403-4012, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Spencer Station Generating Company, L.P., Docket No. 2002-1194-AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $3,125 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding Larry Baird dba Sunco Contracting, Docket No. 2002- 1052-AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $1,050 in administrative penalties with $210 deferred.

An agreed order was entered regarding Ajaz Qadir Khan dba Super Food Mart #36, Docket No. 2002-0635-PST-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $5,400 in administrative penalties with $1,080 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Carolyn Lind, Enforcement Coordinator at (903) 535-5145, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Sanford Oil Company, Inc., Docket No. 2002-1170-PST- E on April 17, 2003 assessing $500 in administrative penalties with $100 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jorge Ibarra, P.E., Enforcement Coordinator at (817) 588-5890, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding National Stations, Inc., Docket No. 2002-0631-PST-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $6,375 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Gary Shipp, Enforcement Coordinator at (806) 796-7092, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Newport Municipal Utility District, Docket No. 2002- 0490-MWD-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $12,500 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Pamela Campbell, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4493, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Donald P. Leblanc dba OJ's Mobil Mart, Docket No. 2002-1102-PST-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $6,887 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting John Barry, Enforcement Coordinator at (409) 899-8781, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Sid Richardson Pipeline, Ltd., Docket No. 2002-0754- AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $10,000 in administrative penalties with $2,000 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Sheila Smith, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1670, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Texas Eastern Transmission, L.P., Docket No. 2002- 1133-AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $6,375 in administrative penalties with $1,275 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Laura Clark, Enforcement Coordinator at (409) 899-8760, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Bill Nguyen dba Easy Shop, Docket No. 2002-0239- PST-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $15,000 in administrative penalties with $14,400 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Catherine Albrecht, Enforcement Coordinator at (713) 767-3672, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Gene Drake dba A Auto Buyers, Docket No. 2002-1145- AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $575 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding Astro Waste, Inc., Docket No. 2002-1000-MSW-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $7,000 in administrative penalties with $1,400 deferred.

An agreed order was entered regarding Five Star Custom Foods, Ltd., Docket No. 2002-1014- AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $1,100 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding Demab Corporation dba PJ's 2, Docket No. 2002-0884- PST-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $5,000 in administrative penalties with $4,400 deferred.

An agreed order was entered regarding Diamond Shamrock Refining and Marketing dba Stop-N- Go No. 2362, Docket No. 2002-0996-PST-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $3,125 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding Community Rentals Company, Docket No. 2002-1001- PST-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $5,400 in administrative penalties with $1,080 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Malcolm Ferris, Enforcement Coordinator at (210) 403-4061, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding City of Clifton, Docket No. 2002-0899-MWD-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $7,500 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting John Mead, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6010, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Catalpa Villa Water Supply Corporation, Docket No. 2002-0983-PWS-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $1,250 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding Butler Manufacturing Company dba Vistawall Architectural Products, Docket No. 2002-1180-AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $7,125 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding Mildred Independent School District, Docket No. 2001- 1073-MWD-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $30,625 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding Matagorda County, Docket No. 2002-0615-MSW-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $3,500 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding Martinek Grain & Bins, Inc., Docket No. 2002-0752- AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $4,500 in administrative penalties with $900 deferred.

An agreed order was entered regarding Diana Hogan dba Mr. Rooter Vacuum, Docket No. 2002- 0407-SLG-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $12,000 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding John R. Jones dba J. J. Sales Exxon, Docket No. 2002- 0672-PST-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $3,375 in administrative penalties with $675 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Carolyn Easley, Enforcement Coordinator at (915) 698-9674, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Hyco Texas, L.P., Docket No. 2002-0651-AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $1,800 in administrative penalties with $360 deferred.

An agreed order was entered regarding Huntsman Petrochemical Corporation, Docket No. 2002- 1026-AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $15,000 in administrative penalties with $3,000 deferred.

An agreed order was entered regarding Hilcorp Energy Company, Docket No. 2002-0872-AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $25,000 in administrative penalties with $5,000 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Suzanne Walrath, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2134, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 250, Docket No. 2002-0813-MWD-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $11,500 in administrative penalties with $2,300 deferred.

An agreed order was entered regarding HMW Special Utility District dba Hunter's Retreat, Docket No. 2002-0918-PWS-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $1,546 in administrative penalties with $26 deferred.

An agreed order was entered regarding Poly Corp Texas, Inc., Docket No. 2001-1279-MLM-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $29,500 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Shannon Strong, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-6201, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding County of El Paso, Docket No. 2001-0170-AIR-E on April 17, 2003 assessing $1,000 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting John Sumner, Staff Attorney at (915) 620-6118, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

TRD-200302601

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Notice of Availability of the Draft April 2003 Update to the Water Quality Management Plan for the State of Texas

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) announces the availability of the draft April 2003 Update to the Water Quality Management Plan for the State of Texas (draft WQMP update).

The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) is developed and promulgated in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act, §208. The draft WQMP update includes projected effluent limits of indicated domestic dischargers useful for water quality management planning in future permit actions. Once the commission certifies a WQMP update, the update is submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. For some Texas pollutant discharge elimination system (TPDES) permits, the EPA's approval of a corresponding WQMP update is a necessary precondition to TPDES permit issuance by the commission. The draft WQMP update may contain service area populations for listed wastewater treatment facilities and designated management agency information.

A copy of the draft April 2003 WQMP update may be found on the commission's Web page located at http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/permitting/waterperm/wqmp/index.html . A copy of the draft may also be viewed at the TCEQ Library, Building A, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas.

Written comments on the draft WQMP update may be submitted to Ms. Nancy Vignali, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Water Quality Division, MC 150, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Comments may also be faxed to (512) 239-4420, but must be followed up with the submission and receipt of the written comments within three working days of when they were faxed. Written comments must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 2, 2003. For further information or questions, please contact Ms. Vignali at (512) 239-1303 or by e-mail at nvignali@TCEQ.state.tx.us.

TRD-200302589

Stephanie Bergeron

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 22, 2003

Notice of Water Quality Applications

The following notices were issued during the period of March 25, 2003 through April 22, 2003.

The following require the applicants to publish notice in the newspaper. The public comment period, requests for public meetings, or requests for a contested case hearing may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P O Box 13087, Austin Texas 78711-3087, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

CITY OF ANAHUAC & TRINITY BAY CONSERVATION DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10396-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 600,000 gallons per day. The facility is located on the west bank of Anahuac Ditch, approximately 2,200 feet southeast of the intersection of Farm-to- Market Road 563 and Poskey Road SE of the City of Anahuac in Chambers County, Texas

CITY OF BAYTOWN has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10395-008, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 4,000,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at the crossing of Interstate Highway 10 and Spring Gully, due south of Interstate Highway 10 and on the east side of Spring Gully within the City of Baytown in Harris County, Texas.

HUI ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED a domestic wastewater treatment service provider, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 14154-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 200,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 1,500 feet south and 700 feet east of the connection point of North Lake Conroe and East Sandy Creek, approximately 11,000 feet north of Highway 1375 in Walker County, Texas.

HAMPSHIRE-FANNETT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 12098-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 24,000 gallons per day. The facility is located on the Fannett Campus approximately 1,500 feet south-southwest of the intersection of State Highway 124 and Farm-to-Market Road 365 in Jefferson County, Texas.

CITY OF HARDIN has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. 14410-001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 240,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 5,000 feet northwest of the intersection of State Highway 146 and County Road 2005 in Liberty County, Texas.

HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 11727-001 which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a adaily average flow not to exceed 835,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at 555 Normandy Street, just south of the intersection of Normandy Street and Woodforest Boulevard in Harris County, Texas.

HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 71 has applied for a major amendment to TNRCC Permit No. 11917-001 to authorize an increase in the discharge of treated domestic wastewater from a daily average flow not to exceed 450,000 gallons per day to a daily average flow not to exceed 700,000 gallons per day. The proposed amendment requests to include two interim flows of 375,000 gallons per day and 490,000 gallons per day. The facility is located on the south bank of South Mayde Creek approximately 4000 feet east of the intersection of Elrod and Morton Roads in Harris County, Texas.

KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION which operates the Paris Plant that manufactures disposable diapers and training pants, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 02648, which authorizes the discharge of treated process wastewater, boiler blowdown, cooling tower blowdown, and noncontact cooling water via Outfall 001 at a daily average flow not to exceed 300,000 gallons per day; and storm water on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfalls 002 and 003. The facility is located at 2200 19th Street SW, at the intersection of State Highway Loop 286 and Farm- to-Market Road 137, in the City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas.

XIU HUI LI MCCULLOCH has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 13084-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 25,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 1600 feet northwest of the intersection of Aldine-Westfield Road and Hartwick Road and approximately 2300 feet south of Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas.

JOSHUA EVAN MCFARLAND has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. 14407-001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 23,000 gallons per day. The facility will be located approximately 1.8 miles south of the intersection of Interstate Highway 20 and State Highway 43 and approximately 5,800 feet east of State Highway 43 in Harrison County, Texas.

MID-COUNTY LAKE DEVELOPERS, INC has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 13565-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 14,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 105 miles north of the intersection of State Highway 73 and Country Club Road and approximately 2.9 miles northeast from the intersection of State Highway 73 ans La Bella Road in Jefferson County, Texas.

NORTHPARK BUSINESS CENTER, LTD. has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 14091-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 4,800 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 0.9 mile east-northeast of the intersection of State Highway Loop 494 and Northpark Drive, approximately 1 mile east- southeast of the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and West Knox Drive in Montgomery County, Texas.

PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 12375- 001 which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 22,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at 16203 Peninsula Boulevard, approximately 3,500 feet upstream of the confluence of Carpenters Bayou and the Houston Ship Channel in Harris County , Texas.

PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY, CARE TERMINAL has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 13203-001 which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 5,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at 16800 Peninsula Boulevard in Harris County, Texas.

CITY OF ROSENBERG has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. 10607-004, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 95,000 gallons per day. The facility is located off the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and Cottonwood Church Road, near Coon Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas.

SHIRLEY CREEK MARINA, INC. has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10947- 001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 5,700 gallons per day. The facility is located in Shirley Creek Park on the north shore of Sam Rayburn Reservoir and approximately 26 miles southeast of Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas.

SOUTH COAST TERMINALS, LP. which operates a bulk storage and blending/packaging facility for lubricating oils, additives, and specialty chemicals has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No.03150, which authorizes the discharge of hydrostatic test water, clean water rinsate, and treated storm water on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001; and clean water rinsate and storm water on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 002. The facility is located two blocks west of the intersection of Wallisville Road and North Wayside in the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY AND VOUGHT AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES, INC which operates an aircraft parts manufacturing facility, has applied for a new permit, proposed TPDEs Permit No. 04519 to authorize the discharge of storm water, air conditioning condensate, once-thorough cooling water, fire main flushing, foundation drainage, and groundwater infiltration on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfalls 001 and 002. The facility is located at 9314 West Jefferson Boulevard, on the southeast corner of West Jefferson Boulevard and Southeast 14th Street, northwest of Mountain Creek Lake in the City of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

THE CITY OF WASKOM has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10378-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 500,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at 602 Spur 156 in Waskom, Harrison County, Texas.

Written comments or requests for a public meeting may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section above, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE ISSUED DATE OF THIS NOTICE

DEER PARK ENERGY CENTER, L.P. AND CALPINE CENTER, L.P. which operate a combined cycle power generation facility, has applied for a minor amendment to TPDES Permit No. 04344 to revise the sampling location description for internal Outfall 101. The existing permit authorizes the discharge of cooling tower blowdown and previously monitored effluent (low volume waste via internal Outfall 101 and metal cleaning waste via internal Outfall 201) at a daily average flow not to exceed 950,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. The facility is located on the north side of State Highway 225, 1,500 feet east of Shell Dock Road, Harris County, Texas.

TRD-200302602

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 22, 2003

Request for Nominations for Ten Individuals to Serve on the Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is requesting nominations for ten individuals to serve on the Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council (Council) for the following positions: an elected official from a municipality with a population of 100,000 or more but less than 750,000 (term expires August 31, 2009); an elected official from a county with a population less than 150,000 (term expires August 31, 2009); a representative from a private environmental conservation organization (term expires August 31, 2009); a representative from a public solid waste district or authority (term expires August 31, 2009); a representative from a planning region (term expires August 31, 2009); a registered waste tire processor (term expires August 31, 2009); a professional engineer from a private engineering firm with experience in the design and management of solid waste facilities (term expires August 31, 2009); a solid waste professional with experience managing or operating a commercial solid waste landfill (term expires August 31, 2009); 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 (term expires August 31, 2009); and an elected official from a county with any population size (term expires August 31, 2005).

The Council was created by the 68th Texas Legislature, 1983. 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 resource recovery. 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, if funds are available.

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 request. The nominee must submit a letter indicating his/her agreement to serve, if appointed.

Written nominations and letters from nominees must be received at TCEQ by June 2, 2003, 5:00 p.m. The appointments will be considered by TCEQ commissioners on August 6, 2003 at the TCEQ main offices located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building E, Room 201S, Austin, Texas. 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 (512) 239-2007. Questions regarding these appointments can be directed to Mr. Trim at (512) 239-6708, or E-mail gtrim@tceq.state.tx.us.

TRD-200302608

Stephanie Bergeron

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 23, 2003

Texas Department of Health

Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials

TRD-200302539

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: April 18, 2003

Notice of Revocation of Certificates of Registration

The Texas Department of Health, having duly filed complaints pursuant to 25 Texas Administrative Code, §289.205, has revoked the following certificates of registration: Lester J. Kocinski, D.P.M., Houston, R19637, March 24, 2003; Terrence H. Upton, D.P.M., Houston, R23986, March 24, 2003; Dwayne Lackey, D.D.S., Troup, R24799, March 24, 2003; South West Imaging Consultants, Fort Worth, R25855, March 24, 2003; Debra G. Stewart, D.D.S. and Donald R. Tamplen, D.D.S., Stafford, R26118, March 24, 2003; Unity Health Care, Lewisville, R26119, March 24, 2003; Showtech Production, Incorporated, Grand Prairie, Z01380, March 24, 2003.

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-200302540

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: April 18, 2003

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

State Medicaid Office - Public Notice

The Health and Human Services Commission, State Medicaid Office, has received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to amend the Title XIX Medical Assistance Plan by Transmittal Number 03-03, Amendment Number 638.

The amendment deletes an eligibility group of low-income Medicare beneficiaries known as Qualifying Individuals 2 (QI-2). Federal authority and funding for the QI-2 group ended on December 31, 2002. The amendment is effective January 1, 2003.

If additional information is needed, please contact Judy Coker, Texas Department of Human Services, at (512) 438-3227.

TRD-200302588

Steve Aragón

General Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Stonebrook Villas) Series 2003

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Issuer") at Ruth Dowell Middle School, 301 South East Ridge Road, McKinney, Texas 75070, at 6:00 p.m. on May 19, 2003 with respect to an issue of tax-exempt multifamily residential rental development revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 and taxable bonds, if necessary, in an amount to be determined, to be issued in one or more series (the "Bonds"), by the Issuer. The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to Stonebrook Villas Housing, L.P., a limited partnership, or a related person or affiliate thereof (the "Borrower") to finance a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping a multifamily housing development (the "Development") described as follows: a fenced and gated 224-unit conventional quality multifamily residential rental development to be constructed on approximately 10.43 acres located at the northwest corner of Custer Road and Virginia Parkway, McKinney, Texas 75070. The Development will be initially owned and operated by the Borrower. The manager of the Development will be Southwest Housing Management Corporation, Attn: Beth Thompson, Vice President, (214) 891-1402. For information about the Development prior to the hearing contact Southwest Housing Development Corporation, Attn: Jeff Spicer, Senior Vice President, (214) 891-7838.

All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views with respect to the Development and the issuance of the Bonds. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Robbye Meyer at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine, Austin, Texas 78701; (512) 475-2213 and/or rmeyer@tdhca.state.tx.us.

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

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

TRD-200302603

Edwina P. Carrington

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Mesa Villas) Series 2003

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Issuer") at Smiley High School, 10725 Mesa Drive, Houston, Texas 77078, at 6:00 p.m. on May 21, 2003 with respect to an issue of tax-exempt multifamily residential rental development revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 and taxable bonds, if necessary, in an amount to be determined, to be issued in one or more series (the "Bonds"), by the Issuer. The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to Mesa Villas, L.P., a limited partnership, or a related person or affiliate thereof (the "Borrower") to finance a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping a multifamily housing development (the "Development") described as follows: a fenced and gated 280-unit conventional quality multifamily residential rental development to be located at 10000 Mesa Drive, Houston, Texas 77078. The Development will be initially owned and operated by the Borrower. The manager of the Development will be Southwest Housing Management Corporation, Attn: Beth Thompson, Vice President, (214) 891-7818. For information regarding the Development prior to the hearing contact Southwest Housing Development Corporation: Attn: Jeff Spicer, Senior Vice President, (214) 891-7838 or Christine Sullivan, Senior Project Manager, (512) 514-6024.

TRD-200302604

Edwina P. Carrington

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: April 23, 2003

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Public Meeting Notice

Draft 2004-2006 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Houston-Galveston Area Council

3555 Timmons Lane

Houston, Texas 77027

Tuesday, May 20, 2003

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

2nd Floor, Conference Room A

On Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 5:30 p.m., the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) will host a public meeting on the Draft 2004-2006 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The public is encouraged to attend this important meeting and provide comments to H-GAC.

The public comment period on the Draft 2004-2006 TIP begins Thursday, May 1, 2003. All comments must be received by H-GAC no later than 5 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2003. To obtain more detailed information and a copy of the Draft 2004-2006 TIP, please visit H-GAC's Web site at www.h-gac.com/transportation 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 patricia.waskowiak@h-gac.com or faxed to (713) 993-4508.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, H-GAC will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities attending H-GAC functions. Requests should be received by H-GAC 24 hours prior to the function. Call Pat Waskowiak at (713) 993-2456 to make arrangements.

TRD-200302590

Alan Clark

MPO Director

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Application of PACIFICARE OF TEXAS, INC., to use the Doing Business As name (DBA) PACIFICARE SIGNATURE VALUE A SELECT GROUP OF PHYSICIANS, a domestic, Health Maintenance organization. The home office is in Austin, Texas.

Request for Proposal

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is currently requesting proposals to develop an Action plan to address Coordination and Implementation of the Public Transportation Program in Fort Bend County. A pre-proposal meeting was held on Thursday, April 24, 2003, at H-GAC. Proposals must be received by noon on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 . Twelve (12) typewritten, bound/stapled and signed copies of the proposal are required. Late proposals will NOT be accepted. The Request for Proposal packet can be downloaded from the H-GAC Transportation Department Web site at www.h-gac.com/transportation. Proposals can be mailed to the attention of Alan Clark, Houston-Galveston Area Council, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227-2777, or delivered to 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 77027. For more information, please contact Alan Clark, MPO Director, at (713) 627-3200.

TRD-200302606

Alan Clark

MPO Director

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Filed: April 23, 2003

Request for Proposal

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is seeking consulting services to perform a study to identify districts where significant opportunities exist to replace vehicle trips with pedestrian or bicycle trips and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. H-GAC will use the results of the study to prioritize areas for strategic investments in improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities in its Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The selected consultant (team) will also develop a conceptual plan for a pilot project consisting of comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle improvements in one of these districts and calculate the congestion mitigation, air quality, and safety benefits of implementing the pilot project. H-GAC will pursue local sponsorship and the programming of the pilot project in its Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

A Pre-Proposal Conference is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2003, at H-GAC in Conference Room B on the second floor. Submittals are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2003. Twelve (12) typewritten, bound/stapled and signed copies of the proposal are required. Late proposals will NOT be accepted.

The Request for Proposal packet can be downloaded from the H-GAC Transportation Department Web site at www.h-gac.com/transportation.

Interested firms may also obtain the packet at the H-GAC offices at 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 77027, or by contacting Dan Raine at 832-681-2525. All questions regarding the Request for Proposals can be sent to the attention Dan Raine by email to dan.raine@h-gac.com, faxed to 713-993-4503, or mailed to the Houston-Galveston Area Council, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, TX 77227-2227.

TRD-200302607

Alan Clark

MPO Director

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Filed: April 23, 2003

Texas Department of Insurance

Company Licensing

Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701.

TRD-200302616

Gene C. Jarmon

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Instant Game No. 395 "$1,000,000 Classic"

Notice

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by Maryland Casualty Company proposing to use rates for commercial automobile insurance that are outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g). The Company is requesting flex percentages +40 for all coverages, classes (including private passenger type classes written under commercial auto policies), and territories. The overall rate change is +7.7%.

Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting the Texas Department of Insurance, P&C Actuarial Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 475-3017.

This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless a properly filed objection, pursuant to art. 5.101 §3(h), is made with the Chief Actuary for P&C, Mr. Phil Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by May 19, 2003.

TRD-200302597

Gene C. Jarmon

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: April 22, 2003

Notice

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by Zurich American Insurance Company proposing to use rates for commercial automobile insurance that are outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g). The Company is requesting flex percentages +40 for all coverages, classes (including private passenger type classes written under commercial auto policies), and territories. The overall rate change is +7.7%.

Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting the Texas Department of Insurance, P&C Actuarial Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 475-3017.

TRD-200302598

Gene C. Jarmon

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: April 22, 2003

Texas Lottery Commission

1.0 Name and Style of Game.

A. The name of Instant Game No. 395 is "$1,000,000 CLASSIC". The play style in Game 1 is "key number match with auto win and 10X win". The play style in Game 2 "match three with doubler". The play style in Game 3 is "key symbol match ". The play style in Game 4 is "beat score". The play style in Game 5 "key symbol match". The play style in Game 6 is "match three with doubler".

1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.

A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 395 shall be $20.00 per ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 395.

A. Display Printing - That area of the instant game ticket outside of the area where the Overprint and Play Symbols appear.

B. Latex Overprint - The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols on the front of the ticket.

C. Play Symbol - One of the symbols which appears under the Latex Overprint on the front of the ticket. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive. The possible play symbols are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100, $200, $500, $1,000, $5,000, $ONE MILL, NUGGET SYMBOL, CLASSIC SYMBOL, GOLD BAR SYMBOL, STACK OF COINS SYMBOL, MONEY BAG SYMBOL, DIAMOND SYMBOL, POT OF GOLD SYMBOL, PIGGY BANK SYMBOL, WALLET SYMBOL, HORSESHOE SYMBOL, HEADS SYMBOL, TAILS SYMBOL, STAR SYMBOL, STACK OF BILLS 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: GAME NO. 395 - 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: GAME NO. 395 - 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 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 $20.00.

H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $40.00, $70.00, $100, $200, $350, $500.

I. High-Tier Prize - $5,000, $1,000,000.

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 (395), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three (3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 074 within each pack. The format will be: 395-0000001-000.

L. Pack - A pack of "$1,000,000 CLASSIC" Instant Game tickets contain 75 tickets, which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). The packs will alternate from pack to pack. Fanfold A: ticket front 000 will be the top ticket and 074 back will be on the last page. Fanfold B: ticket back 000 will be on the top and ticket front 074 will be on the last page.

M. Non-Winning Ticket - A ticket which is not programmed to be a winning ticket or a ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.

N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery "$1,000,000 CLASSIC" Instant Game No. 395 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 "$1,000,000 CLASSIC" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose 69 (sixty-nine) play symbols. In Game 1, if the player matches any of YOUR NUMBERS to any of the WINNING NUMBERS, the player will win the prize shown for that number. If the player gets a gold nugget symbol, the player will win that prize automatically. If the player gets a "CLASSIC" symbol the player will win 10 (ten) times that prize automatically. In Game 2, if the player gets three (3) like amounts, the player will win that amount. If the player gets two (2) like amounts plus a gold bar symbol, the player will win double that amount. In Game 3, if the player gets a pot of gold symbol the player will win $20 automatically. In Game 4, if the player's YOUR NUMBER is higher than THEIR NUMBER within a game, the player will win the prize shown. In Game 5, if the player finds two (2) like symbols, the player will win $40 instantly. In Game 6, if the player gets three (3) like amounts, the player will win that amount. If the player gets two (2) like amounts plus a stack of bills symbol, the player will win double that amount. 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 69 (sixty-nine) 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 69 (sixty-nine) 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 69 (sixty-nine) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.

17. Each of the 69 (sixty-nine) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and

19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable deadlines.

B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security tests of the Texas Lottery.

C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive Director's discretion.

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical play data, spot for spot.

B. Although not all prize symbols may be won in each prize symbol location, they may appear randomly throughout the locations on non-winning locations.

C. Game 1: No duplicate Winning Numbers play symbols.

D. Game 1: No duplicate non-winning Your Numbers on a ticket.

E. Game 1: No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond with the Your Number play symbol (i.e. 5 and $5).

F. Game 1: The "CLASSIC" symbol will only appear as dictated by the prize structure.

G. Game 2: No four or more of a kind.

H. Game 2: No more than two pairs of like amounts.

I. Game 2: The doubler "gold bar" symbol will only appear as dictated by the prize structure.

J. Game 3: The "pot of gold" symbol will only appear as dictated by the prize structure.

K. Game 4: No duplicate non-winning games.

L. Game 4: No ties between Yours and Theirs in a game.

M. Game 4: No duplicate non-winning prize symbols.

N. Game 6: No four or more of a kind.

O. Game 6: No more than 2 pairs of like amounts.

P. Game 6: The doubler "stack of bills" symbol will only appear as dictated by the prize structure.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "$1,000,000 CLASSIC" Instant Game prize of $20.00, $40.00, $70.00, $100, $200, $350, 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, $70.00, $100, $200, $350, 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 "$1,000,000 CLASSIC" Instant Game prize of $5,000 or $1,000,000, 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 "$1,000,000 CLASSIC" 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 "$1,000,000 CLASSIC" 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 "$1,000,000 CLASSIC" 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 therefore. 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 5,135,400 tickets in the Instant Game No. 395. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 3: GAME NO. 395 - 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. 395 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. 395, 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-200302592

Kimberly L. Kiplin

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: April 22, 2003

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority

On April 18, 2003, BroadRiver Communication Corporation filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60385. Applicant intends to reflect a change in ownership/control to Integracore, Incorporated, a non-certificated entity.

The Application: Application of BroadRiver Communication Corporation for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 27573.

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 May 7, 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 27573.

TRD-200302584

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 21, 2003

Notice of Application for Relinquishment of a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority

On April 17, 2003, eLEC Communications 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 60419. Applicant intends to relinquish its certificate.

The Application: Application of eLEC Communications for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 27661.

TRD-200302585

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 21, 2003

Notice of Application for Waiver of Denial by NANPA of NXX Number Blocks

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) an application on April 15, 2003, for waiver of denial by the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) of applicant's request for NXX codes.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Fort Bend Telephone Company for Waiver of Denial by the NANPA of NXX Number Blocks. Docket Number 27646.

The Application: According to Fort Bend Telephone Company (FBTC), when number block pooling was implemented in the 281 NPA, FBTC incorrectly donated five number blocks to the Pool, mistakenly believing that these blocks were vacant. However, in reality, all of the five blocks had at least a 10% number utilization. FBTC stated that the NANPA Pool Administrator has been notified and recognizes the error, but has informed FBTC that it cannot return the number blocks to FBTC because of utilization and exhaust guidelines. The blocks in question are: 281-934-6xxx, 281-574-6xxx, 281-371-4xxx, 281-371-7xxx, and 281-395-7xxx in the Katy, Texas rate center. FBTC seeks an exception to the application of NXX assignment guidelines. FBTC asks that the commission use its authority to waive the NANPA's denial of FBTC's NXX assignment request and direct NANPA to provide FBTC the five thousands-blocks in the Katy rate center as requested.

Persons wishing to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than May 2, 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 27646.

TRD-200302535

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 17, 2003

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On April 10, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as SBC Texas and AT&T Broadband Phone of Texas, LLC, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 27631. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing three copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 27631. 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 May 12, 2003, and shall include:

1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those interests;

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

a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreement; or

b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or

c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and

3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.

After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.

Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, PO 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 27631.

TRD-200302530

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 17, 2003

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On April 16, 2003, Level 3 Communications, LLC and Fort Bend Telephone Company doing business as TXU Communications, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 27653. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing three copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 27653. 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 May 19, 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.

TRD-200302531

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 17, 2003

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On April 16, 2003, Level 3 Communications, LLC and TXU Communications Telephone Company doing business as TXU Communications, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 27654. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing three copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 27654. 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 May 19, 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.

TRD-200302532

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 17, 2003

Public Notice of Intent to File Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215

Notice is given to the public of the filing, on April 16, 2003, with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, a notice of intent to file a long run incremental cost (LRIC) study pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215. The Applicant will file the LRIC study on or after April 28, 2003.

Docket Title and Number. Verizon Southwest's Application for Approval of LRIC Study for ISDN PRI-Calling Line Identification with Name Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215, Docket Number 27656.

Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning the LRIC study referencing Docket Number 27656. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no later than 45 days after the date of a sufficient study and should be filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, PO Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200302528

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 17, 2003

On April 15, 2003, GTE Southwest, Inc. doing business as Verizon Southwest and BasicPhone, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 27649. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing three copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 27649. 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 May 16, 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.

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, PO 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 27649.

TRD-200302508

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 16, 2003

On April 15, 2003, GTE Southwest, Inc. doing business as Verizon Southwest and AT&T Broadband Phone of Texas, LLC, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval to adopt the rates, terms, and conditions of a previously-approved interconnection agreement adopted pursuant to the §252(e) 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 27650. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement is available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing three copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 27650. 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 May 16, 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.

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, PO 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 27650.

TRD-200302509

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 16, 2003

On April 18, 2003, GTE Southwest, Incorporated doing business as Verizon Southwest and Small Town Advanced Communications, L.L.C., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval to adopt the rates, terms, and conditions of a previously-approved interconnection agreement adopted pursuant to the §252(e) 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 27667. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing three copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 27667. 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 May 21, 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.

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 27667.

TRD-200302586

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 21, 2003

On April 18, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. doing business as SBC Texas and Alticomm, Incorporated, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 27668. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing three copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 27668. 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 May 21, 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.

TRD-200302587

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 21, 2003

On April 9, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as SBC Texas and AT&T Broadband Phone of Texas, LLC, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval to adopt the rates, terms, and conditions of a previously-approved interconnection agreement adopted pursuant to the §252(e) 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 27619. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing three copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 27619. 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 May 12, 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.

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, PO 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 27619.

TRD-200302529

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 17, 2003

On April 16, 2003, GTE Southwest, Inc. doing business as Verizon Southwest and Local Telephone Service Company, Inc. doing business as Total Telephone Service Company, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 27657. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing three copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 27657. 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 May 19, 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.

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, PO 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 27657.

TRD-200302533

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 17, 2003

Request for Comments on Strawman Rule Regarding Quality of Service for Wireless Carriers with ETP Status

On April 16, 2003, GTE Southwest, Inc. doing business as Verizon Southwest and Vycera Communications, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval to adopt the rates, terms, and conditions of a previously-approved interconnection agreement adopted pursuant to the §252(e) 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 27658. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing three copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 27658. 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 May 19, 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.

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, PO 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 27658.

TRD-200302534

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 17, 2003

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) requests that interested persons file comments regarding the strawman rules filed in Project Number 24522, Rulemaking to Develop Quality of Service Standards Applicable to Wireless Carriers with Eligible Telecommunications Provider Status to Receive Universal Service Funds . The strawman rules contain proposed amendments to commission substantive rule §§26.52, Emergency Operations, 26.54, Service Objectives and Performance Benchmarks, and 26.417, Designation as Eligible Telecommunications Providers to Receive Texas Universal Service Funds (TUSF). A copy of the strawman rules may be obtained from the commission's Central Records Division, this project's webpage: http://www.puc.state.tx.us/rules/rulemake/24522/24522.cfm, or the commission's Interchange filings retrieval system: http://interchange.puc.state.tx.us.

Responses may be filed by submitting 16 copies to the commission's Filing Clerk, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, PO Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 within 14 days of the date of publication of this notice. All responses should reference Project Number 24522.

Questions concerning this notice should be referred to James Kelsaw, Network Analyst, at james.kelsaw@puc.state.tx.us, (512) 936-7338 or to Andrew Kang, Attorney, at andrew.kang@puc.state.tx.us, (512) 936-7293. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200302536

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 17, 2003

Texas Savings and Loan Department

Notice of Application for Change of Control of a Savings Bank

Notice is hereby given that on April 16, 2003, application was filed with the Savings and Loan Commissioner of Texas for change of control of a state savings bank, Synergy Bank, SSB, Waco, Texas, by Premier Bancshares, Inc., Dallas, Texas, including Joe L. Williams, Bryan L. Sandlin, Charles L. Baggs, Richard M. Allen, Paul J. Milano, and Bruce McAnally

This application is filed pursuant to 7 TAC §§75.121-75.127 of the Rules and Regulations Applicable to Texas Savings Banks. These Rules are on file with the Secretary of State, Texas Register Division, or may be seen at the Department's offices in the Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705

TRD-200302593

James L. Pledger

Commissioner

Texas Savings and Loan Department

Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents

Notice of Extension of Submission Deadline for the Request for Proposal - PVAMU Mercury Consulting Services

The Texas A&M University System is extending the Request for Proposal - PVAMU Mercury Consulting Services submission deadline. The notice was published in the April 25, 2003, issue of the Texas Register reflecting a May 12, 2003, submission deadline. The new deadline for this RFP is 2:00 p.m., on June 2, 2003.

RFP Information

The Texas A&M University System (the A&M System) requests proposals for consulting services from firms with expertise in mercury-contamination assessment, mercury-abatement planning, mercury-abatement oversight, and performance verification for indoor building environments. The subject property is a vacant, three-story science building located at Prairie View A&M University, Waller County, Texas. Selection of the consulting firms will be in accordance with the Professional Services Procurement Act, Texas Government Code, §§2254.001, et seq. The A&M System shall have the sole authority to enter into any contracts.

Interested parties may receive a copy of a Request for Proposals (RFP) that describes the format and scope of services by contacting in writing, by mail, e-mail or fax:

Gordon Evans

Environmental Compliance Manager

Office of Risk Management and Safety

The Texas A&M University System

301 Tarrow, Suite 514

College Station, TX 77840-7896

e-mail gevans@tamu.edu

fax - 979/458-6247

All proposals are to be submitted to the A&M System in the required format by no later than 2:00 p.m., June 2, 2003 , at the mailing address noted in Section 2.1 of the Request for Proposals.

TRD-200302615

Vickie Burt Spillers

Executive Secretary to the Board

Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents