Pursuant to Chapters 403, 2305; 2305.038; and Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller), State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) announces the issuance of its Request for Proposals (RFP #167i) for energy engineering services from qualified independent firms and qualified energy engineers, to provide energy engineering services for the Schools & Local Government Energy Program (Program). Successful Respondent(s) will be asked to assist Comptroller in performing energy engineering services and assist in conducting monitoring activities required by the Program. Successful Respondent(s) will be expected to begin performance of any contract(s) resulting from this RFP on or about March 1, 2004.

Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts, 111 E. 17th St., ROOM G-24, Austin, Texas, 78774, telephone number: (512) 305-8673, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The RFP will be available for pick-up at the above-referenced address on Friday, January 23, 2004, after 10:00 a.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. Comptroller also plans to place the RFP on the Texas Marketplace after Friday, January 23, 2004, 10:00 a.m. (CZT). All written inquiries and Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent must be received at the above-referenced address no later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT) on Friday, February 6, 2004. Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent must be addressed to Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, and must be signed by an authorized representative of each entity. All responses to questions will be posted electronically on Tuesday, February 10, 2004, on the Texas Marketplace at: http://www.esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us. Prospective respondents are encouraged to fax the Letters of Intent and Questions to (512) 475-0973 to ensure timely receipt. Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions received after the deadline will not be considered.

Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the Assistant General Counsel, Contracts Office at the location specified above (ROOM G-24) no later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Tuesday, February 17, 2004. Proposals received after this time and proposals submitted by facsimile will not be considered; respondents shall be solely responsible for verifying timely receipt of proposals and all required copies in the Issuing Office by the deadline.

Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation by a committee based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in the RFP. Comptroller will make the final decision. Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. Comptroller is under no legal obligation to execute any contracts on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. Comptroller shall pay for no costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.

The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP - Friday, January 23, 2004, 10:00 a.m. CZT; Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions Due - Friday, February 6, 2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Posting of Official Responses to Questions - Tuesday, February 10, 2004; Proposals Due - Tuesday, February 17, 2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - March 1, 2004, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Project Activities - March 1, 2004, or as soon thereafter as practical.

TRD-200400225

Pamela Smith

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: January 14, 2004

Notice mailed January 2, 2004.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Internal Control No. 12162003-D01; LM Land Holdings, LP and LM Development, LP (Petitioners) filed a petition for creation of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 146 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioners are the owners of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there is one lienholder, Washington Mutual Bank, F.A., on the property to be included in the proposed District, and Washington Mutual Bank, F.A. has consented to the petition; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 395.36 acres located within Fort Bend County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas, and no portion of land within the proposed District is within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any other city, town or village in Texas. By Ordinance No. 2003-985, effective October 28, 2003, the City of Houston, Texas gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District and authorized the Petitioners to initiate proceedings to create such political subdivision within its jurisdiction. According to the petition, the Petitioners have conducted a preliminary investigation to determine the cost of the project, and from the information available at the time, the cost of the project is estimated to be approximately $31,900,000.

INFORMATION SECTION

The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on this petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of the notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the petitioner and the TCEQ Internal Control Number; (3) the statement "I/we request a contested case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed district's boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.

The Executive Director may approve the petitions unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of the notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.

Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Office of Public Assistance, at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us.

TRD-200400224

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: January 14, 2004

The purpose of the meeting is to obtain public input and information concerning proposal of the facility to the state registry of Superfund sites and proposal of non-residential land use.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) is required under Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361, as amended (the Act), to annually publish a state registry that identifies facilities that may constitute an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health and safety or the environment due to a release or threatened release of hazardous substances into the environment. The most recent registry listing of these facilities was published in the September 19, 2003 issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 8175).

In accordance with the Act, §361.184(a), the commission must publish a notice of intent to list a facility on the state registry of state Superfund sites in the Texas Register and in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the facility is located. With this publication, the commission hereby gives notice of a facility that the executive director has determined eligible for listing, and which the executive director proposes to list on the state registry. By this publication, the commission also gives notice in accordance with the Act, §361.1855, that it proposes a land use other than residential as appropriate for the facility identified in this notice. The commission proposes a commercial/industrial land use designation. Determination of appropriate land use may impact the remedial investigation and remedial action for the site. The TCEQ is proposing a land use designation of commercial/industrial based on the existing land use of the property, as is prescribed in Texas Risk Reduction Program, 30 TAC §350.53, Land Use Classification.

This publication also specifies the general nature of the potential endangerment to public health and safety or the environment as determined by information currently available to the executive director. This notice of intent to list this facility was also published on January 23, 2004, in the Corpus Christi Caller Times .

The facility proposed for listing is the Industrial Road/Industrial Metals Site, located at 3000 Agnes, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. The geographic coordinates of the site are 27 degrees 47 minutes 13 seconds North, 97 degrees 25 minutes 28 seconds West. The description of the site is based on information available at the time the site was evaluated with the Hazard Ranking System (HRS). The HRS is the principal screening guide used by the commission to evaluate potential, relative risk to public health and the environment from releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances. The site description may change as additional information is gathered on the sources and extent of contamination.

The Industrial Road/Industrial Metals Site consists of approximately eight acres of land located at 3000 Agnes Street, approximately 0.3 miles west of North Port Avenue in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. The northern portion of the site has been referred to as the Industrial Road tract and the southern portion as the Industrial Metals tract.

From 1937 to approximately 1980, the site was operated by various business entities including: General Export Iron and Metal; Metals, Inc.; Gulf Metals Industries, Inc.; Anglo Iron and Metal Company; Industrial Metal Trading Company; and Industrial Salvage Company. Operations at the site included the salvaging of scrap metal and electrical transformers and the cracking or shredding, acid neutralization, and salvaging of lead batteries.

From approximately 1981, various county, state, and federal government agencies have conducted, or required the owners to conduct, a number of inspections and sampling investigations resulting in the discovery of high concentrations of lead and Polychorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) on the site. The site was referred to the Texas Office of the Attorney General for an enforcement action in 1981.

Under the oversight of the Texas Office of the Attorney General and the TCEQ (including predecessor agencies), on-site corrective actions were undertaken by certain parties including: removal of soils contaminated with lead and PCB above action levels, backfilling portions of the site and construction of a plastic and concrete cap on the Industrial Metals tract; and a clay cap on the Industrial Road tract. These actions were completed by September 1990.

In 1991 and 1999, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) collected soil samples from the neighborhood in the vicinity of the site. In November 2000, EPA notified the TCEQ that further response action would be the responsibility of TCEQ. In 2002 and 2003, the TCEQ removed contaminated soils from residential yards near the site.

The site was evaluated to be eligible for the state registry by the HRS based on soil exposure pathway. Because the site is eligible for listing on the state registry, a remedial investigation and feasibility study will be conducted to further evaluate the groundwater, surface water, and air exposure pathways which were not evaluated for the HRS.

A public meeting will be held February 26, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. at the Miller High School Cafetorium, 1 Battlin' Buc Boulevard, Corpus Christi, Texas. The purpose of this meeting is to obtain additional information regarding the site relative to its eligibility for listing on the state registry, identify additional potentially responsible parties, and obtain public input and information regarding the appropriate use of land on which the facility is located. The public meeting will be legislative in nature and not a contested case hearing under the Texas Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.

All persons desiring to make comments may do so prior to or at the public meeting. All comments submitted prior to the public meeting must be received by 5:00 p.m., February 26, 2004, and should be sent in writing to Mr. Jeffrey E. Patterson, Project Manager, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Remediation Division, MC 143, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or facsimile (512) 239-2450. The public comment period for this action will end at the close of the public meeting on February 26, 2004.

A portion of the record for this site, including documents pertinent to the executive director's determination of eligibility, is available for review at the Corpus Christi Central Library, 805 Comanche, (361) 880-7000, during regular business hours. Copies of the complete public record file may be obtained during regular business hours at the commission's Records Management Center, Records Customer Service, Building E, First Floor, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas, (800) 633- 9363 or (512) 239-2920. Photocopying of file information is subject to payment of a fee. Parking for persons with disabilities is available on the east side of Building D, convenient to access ramps that are between Buildings D and E.

Information is also available regarding the state Superfund program on the TCEQ Web site located at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/permitting/remed/superfund/index.html.

Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the meeting should contact the agency at (800) 633-9363 or (512) 239-2463. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

For further information about this site or the public meeting, please call Mr. John Flores, TCEQ Community Relations, at (800) 633-9363, extension 5674.

TRD-200400199

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: January 13, 2004

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Default Order (DO). The commission staff proposes a DO when the staff has sent an executive director's preliminary report and petition (EDPRP) to an entity outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; and the proposed technical requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance; and the entity fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of its receipt of the EDPRP. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to Agreed Orders entered into by the executive director (ED) of the commission in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075, this notice of the proposed order and the opportunity to comment is published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is February 23, 2004 . The commission will consider any written comments received and the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of a DO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate a proposed DO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction, or orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed DO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each proposed DO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Comments about the DO should be sent to the attorney designated for the DO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 23, 2004 . Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The commission's attorneys are available to discuss the DO and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, comments on the DO should be submitted to the commission in writing .

(1) COMPANY: The Revocation of Cicero Patton's Class C Wastewater License and Class C Groundwater License; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0652-WOC-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: 453-82- 6777; LOCATION: 140 West Clark, Post Office Drawer H, Bartlett, Williamson, and Bell County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: City of Bartlett's groundwater facility located in Williamson County and City of Bartlett's wastewater facility located in Bell County; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §30.33(c) and TWC, §7.303(b)(2), by committing fraud or deceit in obtaining his Class C Wastewater and Class C Groundwater licenses; PENALTY: $0; revocation of license; STAFF ATTORNEY: Gitanjali Yadav, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2029; REGIONAL OFFICE: Austin Regional Office, 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339- 2929 and Waco Regional Office, 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.

TRD-200400211

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: January 13, 2004

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. Section 7.075 requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is February 23, 2004 . Section 7.075 also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that the consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Comments about an AO should be sent to the attorney designated for the AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 23, 2004 . Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The designated attorney is available to discuss the AO and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone number; however, §7.075 provides that comments on an AO should be submitted to the commission in writing .

(1) COMPANY: Panjwani Enterprises, Inc. dba Conoco Truck Stop; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-0454-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: 0000939; LOCATION: 8901 South Interstate Highway 45, Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and (2)(A) and TWC, §26.3475, by failing to provide release detection for diesel tanks; and 30 TAC §334.48(c) and §334.50(d)(1)(B)(ii), by failing to reconcile inventory control records for diesel tanks on a monthly basis and failing to conduct proper automatic inventory control procedures for those tanks; PENALTY: $10,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Alfred Okpohworho, Litigation Division, MC R-12, (713) 422-8918; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(2) COMPANY: Uppal Brothers, Inc. dba Save Way Food Mart; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002- 0860-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: 44704; LOCATION: 6620 Brentwood Stair, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.242(3)(A) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to maintain all components of the Stage II vapor recovery system in proper operating condition; 30 TAC §115.242(9) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to post clear and legible operating instructions and related information on gasoline pumps equipped with a Stage II vapor recovery system; 30 TAC §115.245(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to perform an annual pressure decay test within the preceding 12-month period; 30 TAC §115.245(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to successfully perform the five-year full system functional testing to verify proper operation of the Stage II vapor recovery system; and 30 TAC §334.22(a), by failing to pay outstanding underground storage tank fees; PENALTY: $6,250; STAFF ATTORNEY: Diana Grawitch, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0939; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

TRD-200400210

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: January 13, 2004

Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas Department of Health (department), issued a notice of violation and proposal to assess an administrative penalty to Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc., (licensee-L01571) of San Antonio. A total penalty of $12,000 is proposed to be assessed the licensee for alleged violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289.

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-200400222

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: January 14, 2004

Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas Department of Health (department), issued a notice of violation and proposal to assess an administrative penalty to Robert W. Buchanan, D.C., doing business as 34th Street Chiropractic (registrant-R20355) of Lubbock. A total penalty of $9,000 is proposed to be assessed the registrant for alleged violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289.

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-200400202

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: January 13, 2004

Purpose. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will conduct a series of public meetings to receive public comment on the proposed organizational structures of state health and human services departments created under House Bill No. 2292, 78th Legislature. The newly created departments are the Department of Family and Protective Services, Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Aging and Disability Services, Department of State Health Services. The Health and Human Services Commission, in conjunction with current health and human services agencies, is developing proposed organizational structures for each new department. Copies of the proposed organizational structure for each new department will be posted on the Health and Human Services Commission's web site at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/Consolidation/Consl_home.html once available.

The Department of Aging and Disability Services and the Department of State Health Services will hold joint public meetings on the following dates, times, and locations:

Agenda. The agenda for each public meeting is as follows: Welcome and Introduction; Overview of proposed agency organizational structure; Public comment and testimony. (Oral comments are limited to three minutes.)

Date: January 29, 2004

Agency and Time: Department of Aging and Disability Services, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Agency and Time: Department of State Health Services, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Additional comment time if needed for either agency: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Valley Baptist Medical Center, Woodward Conference Room, 2101 Pease Street, Harlingen, Texas

Contact: Carol Cornelison, (956) 423-0130, Carol.Cornelison@hhsc.state.tx.us

Date: January 30, 2004

Agency and Time: Department of Aging and Disability Services, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Agency and Time: Department of State Health Services, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Additional comment time if needed for either agency: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Bob Duncan Community Center, 2800 South Center Street (inside Vandergriff Park), Arlington, Texas

Contact: Jan Havins, (817) 264-4503, Jan.Havins@tdh.state.tx.us

Date: February 3, 2004

Agency and Time: Department of Aging and Disability Services, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Agency and Time: Department of State Health Services, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additional comment time if needed for either agency: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location: Texas Department of Human Services, Winters Building, Board Room, 701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas

Contact: Barrett Markland, (512) 438-5419, Barrett.Markland@dhs.state.tx.us

Date: February 4, 2004

Agency and Time: Department of Aging and Disability Services, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Agency and Time: Department of State Health Services, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Additional comment time if needed for either agency: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Texas Medical Center, Hornberger Conference Center, 2151 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas

Contact: Greta Etnyre, (713) 767-3019, Greta.Etnyre@tdh.state.tx.us

Date: February 5, 2004

Agency and Time: Department of Aging and Disability Services, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Agency and Time: Department of State Health Services, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Additional comment time if needed for either agency: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: El Paso Community College, Administrative Building, 9050 Viscount Blvd., El Paso, Texas

Contact: Kaye Moore (915) 834-7752, Kaye.Moore@hhsc.state.tx.us

Comments. The public is invited to submit written comments regarding the proposed organizational structures for the new departments until 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Written comments may be delivered by U.S. mail or express delivery to the attention of the Program Management Office, Health and Human Services Commission, P. O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711. Hand deliveries will be accepted at 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Fourth Floor, Austin, Texas 78751. Alternatively, written comments may be delivered via facsimile at (512) 424-6974.

For ADA assistance, please contact Redge Westbrook, Office of Civil Rights, (512) 458-7627, toll free (888) 388-6332, or TDD (877) 432-7232, at least four days prior to the meeting.

TRD-200400239

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: January 14, 2004

Approximately $3.6 million will be available in Type A grants to support the development of uniform teacher training modules in mathematics and science for teachers of grades 6 - 12, during 2004-2005. This is the second request for a proposal for a high school Chemistry module, to be funded with up to $300,000 under a Teacher Quality - Type A Grant award.

Funds will be competitively distributed in Texas through the Teacher Quality Grants Program, and through joint efforts of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Education Agency. The Teacher Quality Grants Program was most recently reauthorized in 2001 as Title II - Part A of the NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT. Proposals for funding in this second call for a Chemistry proposal under Type A awards must be submitted by January 24, 2004 to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Applications for Type A awards are available currently on the website of the Coordinating Board; proposals for a Chemistry Type A award must adhere to the timeline for completion of work, as described in the current RFP.

The Teacher Quality Grants - Type A are designed to support the development and implementation of 12 uniform and comprehensive teacher training modules which are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and can be used for professional development of teachers of grades 6 - 12. The 12 modules include: Middle School Math, Part I; Middle School Math, Part II; Middle School Science, Part I; Middle School Science, Part II; Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra II; Pre-calculus; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; and Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC). Twelve grants awards of up to $300,000 each will be made to support the development of these modules. The development of the modules must include collaborative efforts between higher education institutions and local school districts in the areas of mathematics and science. Teacher Quality -Type B grants will be awarded for 2004 - 2005 to support the use of the uniform teacher training modules in summer institutes around the state (and for academic year follow-up) for teachers of math and science grades 6 - 12. The RFP for Teacher Quality- Type B grants of up to $80,000 each is available on the Coordinating Board website, and has a closing date of February 6, 2004.

Notification to the successful applicant for the Chemistry Teacher Quality - Type A Grant Award will be given as soon after January 24, 2004 as possible. Projects funded under Type A applications are for up to 12 months. The Board will approve recommendation for 2004-2005 Type B awards at its April 24-25, 2004 meeting. Projects funded under Type B applications are for up to 17 months.

All public and private colleges and universities and non-profit organizations of proven effectiveness in educating secondary mathematics and science teachers are eligible to apply for Type A and Type B grants under the Teacher Quality Grants Program. For information, contact the Teacher Quality Grants office at (512) 427-6318.

TRD-200400172

Jan Greenberg

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Filed: January 12, 2004

Pursuant to Title 2, Chapters 22 and 32, of the Human Resources Code and 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §19.2324, the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) is announcing an open solicitation period of 30 days, effective the date of this public notice, for Reagan County, County #192 . Medicaid nursing facility occupancy rates in Reagan County exceeded the 90% occupancy threshold for six consecutive months during the period of June 2003 through November 2003 . The county occupancy rates for each month of that period were: 93.0%, 92.4%, 90.5%, 94.9%, 92.4%, 91.7% . In accordance with secondary selection process requirements contained in 40 TAC §19.2324(c), DHS will allocate up to 90 Medicaid beds to an eligible applicant that desires to construct a new nursing facility or to construct an addition to an existing nursing facility. Applicants for additional Medicaid beds must demonstrate a history of quality care as specified in 40 TAC §19.2322(e). Applicants must submit a written reply as described in 40 TAC §19.2324(c)(4) to Joe D. Armstrong, Texas Department of Human Services, Contract and Licensure Section, Long Term Care-Regulatory, Mail Code E-342, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. The written reply must be received by DHS before the close of business February 23, 2004, the published ending date of the open solicitation period. If one or more applicants are eligible for additional Medicaid beds, DHS will allocate Medicaid beds in accordance with 40 TAC §19.2324(c)(5). If no application for the secondary waiver process is received or if no applicant meets the requirements in this section, no further solicitation will occur.

TRD-200400203

Paul Leche

General Counsel, Legal Services

Texas Department of Human Services

Filed: January 13, 2004

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by Kemper Independence Insurance Company proposing to use rates for private passenger automobile insurance that are outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g). The Company is requesting flex percentages +.77 to +2.57 by coverage, classification, territory. The overall rate change is -2.5%.

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 February 6, 2004.

TRD-200400227

Gene C. Jarmon

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: January 14, 2004

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by Unitrin Auto and Home Insurance Company proposing to use rates for private passenger automobile insurance that are outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g). The Company is requesting flex percentages +1.12 to +3.88 by coverage, classification, territory. The overall rate change is +5.5%.

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 February 6, 2004.

TRD-200400228

Gene C. Jarmon

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: January 14, 2004

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by Unitrin Preferred Insurance Company proposing to use rates for private passenger automobile insurance that are outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g). The Company is requesting flex percentages +0.96 to +3.03 by coverage, classification, territory. The overall rate change is +10.7%.

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 February 6, 2004.

TRD-200400229

Gene C. Jarmon

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: January 14, 2004

The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.

Application for admission to Texas of AVESIS THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATORS, INC., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is PHOENIX, ARIZONA.

Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Matt Ray, MC 107-1A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701.

TRD-200400230

Gene C. Jarmon

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: January 14, 2004

The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.

Application for incorporation in Texas of TEXAS COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS, INC., a domestic third party administrator. The home office is AUSTIN, TEXAS.

Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Matt Ray, MC 107-1A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701.

TRD-200400232

Gene C. Jarmon

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: January 14, 2004

1.0. Name and Style of Game.

A. The name of Instant Game Number 435 is "CROSSWORD." The play style is "key symbol match with a prize legend."

1.1. Price of Instant Ticket.

A. Tickets for Instant Game Number 435 shall be $3.00 per ticket.

1.2. Definitions in Instant Game Number 435.

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: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, and blackened square.

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:

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) an application on January 9, 2004, for a certificate of convenience and necessity in Liberty County, Texas.

Docket Style and Number: Application of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. (EGSI) for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a 138-kV Transmission Line in Liberty County, Texas. Docket Number 28938.

The Application: EGSI proposes to install a new 138-kV transmission line between the existing Dayton Substation and the existing Gordon Substation, in the vicinity of Dayton, within southwestern Liberty County, Texas. This project is designated the Dayton-Gordon 138-kV Transmission Line. Depending on the final route selected, the proposed line would have a total length of approximately 9 to 13 miles. The line would be constructed within a right-of-way of variable width up to 100 feet. The estimated total cost of the proposed project is $10,370,000 for transmission facilities and $697,000 for substation facilities.

Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by February 23, 2004, by mail at P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711- 3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 28938.

TRD-200400194

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 13, 2004

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on December 31, 2003 for waiver from P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.341(3)(F) regarding the definition of "competitive energy services."

Docket Title and Number: Application of AEP Texas Central Company and Valero Refining-Texas, LP for Good Cause Exception to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.341(3)(F). Docket Number 29119.

The Application: AEP Texas Central Company (AEP-TCC) and Valero Refining-Texas, LP (Valero) (collectively, Applicants or the Companies) stated that good cause exist for the commission to grant a narrow exception to the competitive energy service rule to allow Valero to temporarily continue its lease arrangement with AEP-TCC at Valero's petroleum refinery located near Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. Applicants advised that the requested exception will allow Valero the time it needs to complete the construction of a new 138 kV substation which will provide Valero with increased capacity to meet its projected load growth and will also benefit AEP-TCC's system by providing additional capacity to meet the growth needs of other 69 kV customers on AEP-TCC's system.

Applicant's stated that the facilities that are the subject of this proceeding are currently leased to Valero under a good cause exception to the competitive energy services rules granted in Docket Number 22352, Application of Central Power and Light Company for Approval of Unbundled Cost of Service Rate Pursuant to PURA §39.201 and P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.344 . The Applicants advised that given the significant lead time necessary for Valero to procure the necessary equipment and materials and to construct the 138 kV substation, the new substation will not be completed prior to the expiration of the existing good cause exception, which ended December 31, 2003. In this application, the Companies request an extension of the existing good cause exception solely to allow AEP-TCC to continue leasing the facilities to Valero until its new 138 kV substation is completed, in service, and all applicable loads have been transferred, or until December 31, 2005, whichever is earlier.

On or before February 23, 2004, persons wishing to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 29119.

TRD-200400190

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 13, 2004

Notice is given to the public that an application was filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) on December 17, 2003, for waiver of the requirements of commission substantive rule §26.54(b)(3) and (b)(4)(C), regarding one-party line service and voice band data, for the Falcon Exchange in Zapata County.

Docket Number and Title: Docket Number 29071, Application of Border to Border Communications for an Extension of Waiver from Requirements in PUC Substantive Rule §25.54(b)(3) and PUC Substantive Rule §26.54(b)(4)(C) .

Application: Border to Border Communications, Incorporated (Border to Border or Company) requests that the commission extend the waiver previously granted on December 18, 2001, in Docket Number 23267, Application of Border to Border Communications, Incorporated for Waiver of Requirements in PUC Subst. R. §26.54(b)(3) and §26.54(b)(4)(C) . The waiver granted Company a waiver of the requirement to provide all subscribers with a minimum transmission speed of at least 14,400 bits of data per second (14.4 kbps) for 61 customers in the Falcon Exchange and served through equipment which does not meet the data speed required. The Company was granted a two-tiered waiver from the requirement to upgrade all voice grade circuits to meet the 14.4 kbps data transmission standard until January 1, 2006, provided that from the period beginning December 31, 2003 to December 31, 2005, the Company upgraded individual voice grade circuits upon request. Border to Border advised that unlicensed fixed wireless spectrum technology capable of providing both voice and data service has not developed as expected and the Company therefore seeks an extension of its original waiver such that it is not required to upgrade individual switched voice circuits upon customer request until December 31, 2005. Border to Border stated that as an alternative to upgrading individual switched voice circuits upon request, beginning January 1, 2004, the Company will offer its high speed wireless Internet service to any qualifying customer within the operating range of the wireless customer premises equipment. In addition, the Company requests that the commission grant a permanent waiver from §26.54(b)(3) for any customer who elects to retain Basic Exchange Telephone Radio Service (BETRS). The Company also request the commission grant a temporary waiver the requirements of §26.54(b)(3) anytime the Company must construct facilities to new customers who are more than one-half mile from the company's existing fiber optic facilities.

Comments: Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll- free 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 29071.

TRD-200400110

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 7, 2004

Notice is given to the public that an application was filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) on December 17, 2003, for waiver of the requirements of commission substantive rule §26.54(b)(3), regarding one-party line service and voice band data, for the Vinegarroon Exchange.

Docket Number and Title: Docket Number 29073, Application of Southwest Texas Telephone Company for Waiver of Requirements in PUC Substantive Rule §25.54(b)(3) .

Application: Southwest Texas Telephone Company (STTC) requests that the commission extend the waiver previously granted on May 23, 2003, in Docket Number 27002, Application of Southwest Texas Telephone Company for Waiver of Requirements in PUC Subst. R. §26.54(b)(3) . The waiver granted STTC a waiver of the requirement to provide all subscribers with a minimum transmission speed of at least 14,400 bits of data per second (14.4 kbps) by the end of 2002 for 89 customers in the Vinegarroon exchange and served through equipment which does not meet the data speed required. In addition, STTC received a waiver from §26.54(b)(4)(C)(i) and (ii) which requires that, upon request by a customer, a company will upgrade the customers switched voice circuits at no charge to allow transmission speed of at least 14.4 kbps. STTC stated in its request that it has made substantial progress in evaluating new wireless technologies and products that will make it possible to upgrade customers but that it needs additional time for the orderly deployment and evaluation of a mix of wireless and wireline technologies in the Vinegarroon exchange. STTC advised that the customers affected by the waiver have the opportunity to receive high-speed satellite internet service at the wholesale rate of $39. Therefore, STTC requests an extension of its waiver until December 31, 2004.

Comments: Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll- free 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 29073.

TRD-200400111

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 7, 2004

Notice is given to the public that an application was filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) on December 18, 2003, for waiver of the requirements of commission substantive rule §26.54(b)(3) and (b)(4)(C), regarding one-party line service and voice band data, for the Alamito, Big Canyon, Calamity Creek, Comstock, Langtree, Sanderson, Sheffield, and Six Shooter exchanges.

Docket Number and Title: Docket Number 29086, Application of Big Bend Telephone Company, Incorporated for an Extension of Waiver from Requirements in PUC Substantive Rule §25.54(b)(3) and PUC Substantive Rule §26.54(b)(4)(C) .

Application: Big Bend Telephone Company, Inc. (Big Bend or Company) requests that the commission extend the waiver previously granted on December 17, 2001, in Docket Number 23269, Application of Big Bend Telephone Company, Incorporated for Waiver of Requirements in PUC Subst. R. §26.54(b)(3) and §26.54(b)(4)(C) . The waiver granted Company a waiver of the requirement to provide all subscribers with a minimum transmission speed of at least 14,400 bits of data per second (14.4 kbps) for 655 customers in the Alamito, Big Canyon, Calamity Creek, Comstock, Langtree, Sanderson, Sheffield, and Six Shooter exchanges and served through equipment which does not meet the data speed required. The Company was granted a waiver from the requirement to upgrade all voice grade circuits to meet the 14.4 kbps data transmission standard upon customer request until December 31, 2003. Big Bend advised that unlicensed fixed wireless spectrum technology capable of providing both voice and data service has not developed as expected and the Company therefore seeks an extension of its original waiver such that it is not required to upgrade individual switched voice circuits upon customer request until December 31, 2005. Big Bend stated that as an alternative to upgrading individual switched voice circuits upon request, the Company initiated a cooperative arrangement with Big Canyon TV in Alpine, Texas in June 2001 to offer a two-way satellite Internet service. The Company offers twelve months no interest financing for basic installation and hardware costs to any subscriber served through Basic Exchange Telephone Radio Service (BETRS) equipment who wishes to receive two-way satellite Internet service from Big Canyon TV. In addition, Big Bend requests that the Commission grant a permanent waiver from the requirements of §26.54(b)(3) for any customer who elects to retain BETRS service.

Comments: Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll- free 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 29086.

TRD-200400112

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 7, 2004

Notice is given to the public that an application was filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) on December 29, 2003, for waiver of the requirements of commission substantive rule §26.54(b)(3) and (b)(4)(C), regarding one-party line service and voice band data, for the Guadalupe Peak and Mile High exchanges.

Docket Number and Title: Docket Number 29107, Application of Dell Telephone Cooperative, Incorporated for an Extension of Waiver from Requirements in PUC Substantive Rule §25.54(b)(3) and PUC Substantive Rule §26.54(b)(4)(C) .

Application: Dell Telephone Cooperative, Incorporated (Dell or Company) requests that the commission extend the waiver previously granted on December 17, 2001, in Docket Number 23286, Application of Dell Telephone Cooperative, Incorporated for Waiver of Requirements in PUC Subst. R. §26.54(b)(3) . The Company was granted a waiver of the requirement to provide all subscribers with a minimum transmission speed of at least 14,400 bits of data per second (14.4 kbps) for 63 customers in the Guadalupe Peak and Mile High exchanges served through equipment which does not meet the data speed required until December 31, 2003. The Company was also granted a waiver until December 31, 2003 from the requirement to upgrade all voice grade circuits to meet the 14.4 kbps data transmission standard upon customer request. Dell advised that it needs additional time to evaluate the wireless technologies that meet the commission's data speed requirement and to identify, purchase, and install a new wireless system. Therefore, Dell requests an extension of the waivers granted in Docket Number 23286 until December 31, 2004. The Company stated that as an alternative it deployed True-wave Satellite Internet Service in June 2003 to provide broadband data service to customers in the Basic Exchange Telephone Radio Service (BETRS) service area.

Comments: Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll- free 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 29107.

TRD-200400113

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 7, 2004

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) provides public notice of proposed changes to the form for the low-income telephone and electric discount program. The form to apply for the Low-Income Telephone and Electric Utility Program to receive telephone and electric discounts is being changed to accommodate the changes to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.454, regarding the Rate Reduction Program and P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.412, Regarding Lifeline and Link Up Services, For Low-Income Discount Administrator. Changes to the form include the addition of more specific directions on filling out the form to apply for telephone and/or electric discounts, the addition of income-based and program-based eligibility documentation requirements, and the reorganization of the form. Additionally, check boxes for Federal Public Housing Assistance and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program have been added to allow a customer to enroll for the telephone discount only. The revised form may be viewed and downloaded through AIS under Project Number 24116, Project to Implement the System Benefit Fund , or from the commission website at http://www.puc.state.tx.us/electric/projects/24116/24116.cfm.

Persons wishing to comment on the proposed form should file comments in Central Records by 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2004, under Project Number 24116. Questions regarding this notice should be directed to Lauren Clark, Retail Market Analyst, Electric Division, at (512) 936-7401 or through email at lauren.clark@puc.state.tx.us. 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.

TRD-200400223

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 14, 2004

On January 12, 2004, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a SBC Texas and Signatel Telephone Corp., 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 & Supp. 2004) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 29153. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

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

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 3 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 29153. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by February 12, 2004, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 29153.

TRD-200400233

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 14, 2004

On January 12, 2004, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a SBC Texas and Z-Tel Communications, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supp. 2004) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 29152. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

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

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 3 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 29152. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by February 12, 2004, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 29152.

TRD-200400234

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 14, 2004

On January 12, 2004, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a SBC Texas and Direct Telephone Company, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supp. 2004) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 29154. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

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

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 3 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 29154. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by February 12, 2004, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 29154.

TRD-200400236

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 14, 2004

Notice is given to the public of the filing, on January 6, 2004, with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission), 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 January 16, 2004.

Docket Title and Number. Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a SBC Texas's Application for Approval of LRIC Study for Plexar Simultaneous Ring Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215, Docket Number 29139.

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 29139. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no later than 45 days after the date of a sufficient study and should be filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200400193

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 13, 2004

Notice is given to the public of the filing, on January 9, 2004, with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission), 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 around January 19, 2004.

Docket Title and Number. Verizon Southwest Application for Approval of LRIC Study for Flexgrow West Enhancements Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215, Docket Number 29149.

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 29149. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no later than 45 days after the date of a sufficient study and should be filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200400212

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 13, 2004

On January 9, 2004, Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and Amarillo CellTelco d/b/a Cellular One of Amarillo, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supp. 2004) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 29147. 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 3 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 29147. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by February 6, 2004, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 29147.

TRD-200400192

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 13, 2004

On January 9, 2004, Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and NPCR, Inc. d/b/a Nextel Partners, 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 & Supp. 2004) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 29148. 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 3 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 29148. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by February 6, 2004, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477 . Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 29148.

TRD-200400191

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 13, 2004

On January 12, 2004, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a SBC Texas and ITC^DeltaCom Communications, 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 & Supp. 2004) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 29151. 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 3 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 29151. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by February 12, 2004, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477 . Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 29151.

TRD-200400235

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 14, 2004

This is a notice of opportunity to comment on possible amendments to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) environmental rules found at 43 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 2, Subchapter C. TxDOT is issuing this notice to advise the public that it will be considering amendments to its environmental rules to address new legislation and to make other appropriate revisions or clarifications. The purpose of these revisions would be to include provisions resulting from changes to the existing law that the Texas Legislature made during the 78th Legislative Session, 2003. Among the recent legislative enactments that may make rulemaking necessary or appropriate is House Bill 3588, which included provisions for the Trans Texas Corridor and added other modes of transportation (e.g., rail) to those previously administered by TxDOT. It will also be a goal of any amendments to make the rules more amenable for use by TxDOT and other entities that are either obligated to comply with particular provisions or that wish to use the TxDOT environmental rules as a guide or standard. These revisions would also be intended to enhance the effectiveness of the rules in achieving their purposes, one of which is to ensure meaningful public involvement and input for transportation projects that are being considered.

In accordance with the Transportation Code, a public hearing concerning TxDOT’s environmental rules was previously held on December 18, 2003. A copy of information provided at the December 18, 2003, public hearing regarding the environmental rules may be obtained through the contact information provided in this notice.

TxDOT is soliciting additional input about its environmental rules from the public. The objective of this published notice is to provide members of the public and entities that may be affected by the rules with an additional opportunity to submit early comments and suggestions about potential amendments to TxDOT’s environmental rules. To ensure that all significant issues are identified and addressed, comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Before any changes to these rules are made, notice of proposed amendments or new rules will be published in the Texas Register and an opportunity to comment on any proposed amendments will be provided in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, Government Code, Chapter 2001.

Deadline for Comments/Agency Contact : Comments or questions concerning this notice and possible amendment of TxDOT’s environmental rules should be directed to Dianna F. Noble, P.E., Texas Department of Transportation, Environmental Affairs Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701; phone 512-416-2734. In any correspondence or communication regarding this matter, please be sure to conspicuously include the statement that it is "Regarding Proposed Revisions to the TxDOT Environmental Rules." Deadline for comments is February 23, 2004.

TRD-200400238

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: January 14, 2004

The City of Olney, through its agent, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), intends to engage an aviation professional engineering firm for services pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A. TxDOT, Aviation Division, will solicit and receive proposals for the professional aviation engineering design services described.

Airport Sponsor: City of Olney, Olney Municipal Airport. TxDOT CSJ No.:0403OLNEY. Scope: Provide engineering/design services to rehabilitate and mark runway 17-35, 4-22, 13-31; and taxiways; reconstruct the hangar access taxiway and the terminal parking apron; repair storm drain inlet; and install perimeter fencing at the Olney Municipal Airport.

The HUB goal is set at 8%. TxDOT Project Manager is Steve Roth.

To assist in your proposal preparation the most recent airport layout plan, and 5010 drawing are available online by selecting "Olney Municipal Airport" at:

www.dot.state.tx.us/avn/avninfo/notice/consult/index.htm

Interested firms shall utilize the Form AVN-550, titled "Aviation Engineering Services Proposal." The form may be requested from TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483, phone number, 1-800-68-PILOT (74568). The form may be emailed by request or downloaded from the TxDOT web site, URL address:

http://www.dot.state.tx.us/avn/avn550.doc

The form may not be altered in any way. All printing must be in black on white paper, except for the optional illustration page. Proposals shall be stapled but not bound in any other fashion. PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT. (Note: The form is an MS Word template.)

Please note the new format for submission of a proposal for these services. Qualifications statements will not be utilized for this project. This will be a submission of a limited proposal for engineering services. The form AVN-550 must be utilized. Firms must carefully follow the instructions provided on each page of the form. Proposals may not exceed the number of pages in the proposal format. The proposal format consists of seven pages of data plus two optional pages consisting of an illustration page and a proposal summary page.

Seven unfolded copies of Form AVN 550 must be postmarked by U. S. Mail by midnight February 12, 2004 (CDST): Mailing address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483. Overnight delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. (CDST) on February 13, 2004; overnight address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, 78704. Hand delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. February 13, 2004 (CDST); hand delivery address: 150 E. Riverside Drive, 5th Floor, South Tower, Austin, Texas 78704. Electronic facsimiles or forms sent by email will not be accepted. Please mark the envelope of the forms to the attention of Edie Stimach.

The consultant selection committee will be composed of local government members.

The final selection by the sponsor’s committee will generally be made following the completion of review of proposals and/or interviews. The committee will review all proposals and rate and rank each.

All firms will be notified and the top rated firm will be contacted to begin fee negotiations. The selection committee does, however, reserve the right to conduct interviews of the top rated firms if the committee deems it necessary. In such case, selection will be made following interviews.

If there are any procedural questions, please contact Edie Stimach, Grant Manager, at 1-800-68-PILOT (74568) or Steve Roth, Project Manager, at 1-325-676-6851, for technical questions.

TRD-200400215

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: January 14, 2004

The City of Denton, through its agent, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), intends to engage an aviation professional engineering firm for services pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A. TxDOT, Aviation Division will solicit and receive proposals for professional aviation engineering design services described.

Airport Sponsor: City of Denton, Denton Municipal Airport. TxDOT CSJ No.:0418DNTON Scope: Provide engineering design services to construct parallel taxiway; construct stub taxiway to north general aviation apron; construct corporate apron and connecting taxiway; install medium intensity taxiway lights with separate circuits and regulator; replace visual approach slope indicators with PAPI-4 Runway 17-35.

The DBE goal is set at 9%. TxDOT Project Manager is Alan Schmidt, P.E.

Future items for design services within the next five years may include:

Extend Runway 1500 ft., environmental assessment, extend parallel TW, relocate Instrument landing system and PAPI-4, and extend MIRLs.

To assist in your proposal preparation the most recent Airport Layout Plan, 5010 drawing, project narrative and criteria for evaluating engineering proposals are available online by selecting "Denton Municipal Airport" at:

www.dot.state.tx.us/avn/avninfo/notice/consult/index.htm

The proposal should address a technical approach for the current scope only and provide relative experience for the future scope items. Firms shall use page 4, Recent Airport Experience, to list relevant past projects for both current and future scope.

Interested firms shall utilize the Form AVN-550, titled "Aviation Engineering Services Proposal." The form may be requested from TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483, Phone number, 1-800-68-PILOT (74568). The form may be emailed by request or downloaded from the TxDOT web site, URL address:

http://www.dot.state.tx.us/avn/avn550.doc

The form may not be altered in any way. All printing must be in black on white paper, except for the optional illustration page. Proposals shall be stapled but not bound in any other fashion. PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT. (Note: The form is an MS Word template.)

Please note the new format for submission of a proposal for these services. Qualifications statements will not be utilized for this project. This will be a submission of a limited proposal for engineering services. The form AVN-550 must be utilized. Firms must carefully follow the instructions provided on each page of the form. Proposals may not exceed the number of pages in the proposal format. The proposal format consists of seven pages of data plus two optional pages consisting of an illustration page and a proposal summary page.

Six completed, unfolded copies of Form AVN 550 must be postmarked by U. S. Mail by midnight Thursday, February 12, 2004 (CDST); Mailing address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483. Overnight delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. (CDST) on Friday, February 13, 2004 ; overnight address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, 78704. Hand delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. (CDST) Friday, February 13, 2004 ; hand delivery address: 150 E. Riverside Drive, 5th Floor, South Tower, Austin, Texas 78704. Electronic facsimiles or forms sent by email will not be accepted. Please mark the envelope of the forms to the attention of Amy Deason.

The consultant selection committee will be composed of local government members.

The final selection by the sponsor’s committee will generally be made following the completion of review of proposals and/or interviews. The committee will review all proposals and rate and rank each. All firms will be notified and the top rated firm will be contacted to begin fee negotiations. The selection committee does, however, reserve the right to conduct interviews of the top rated firms if the committee deems it necessary. In such case, selection will be made following interviews.

If there are any procedural questions, please contact Amy Deason, Grant Manager, or Alan Schmidt, P.E., Project Manager for technical questions at 1-800-68-PILOT (74568).

TRD-200400216

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: January 14, 2004