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Texas Department of Agriculture

Notice of Public Hearing

The Texas Department of Agriculture (department) will hold a public hearing to take public comments on proposed amendments to the Texas Capital Fund Program rules, Title 10, Part 1, §255.7, as published by the Office of Rural Community Affairs in the April 1, 2005, issue of the Texas Register (30 TexReg 1891). The Texas Capital Fund Program is administered by the department.

The hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2005, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in Room 1-100 of the William B. Travis State Office Building, 1701 North Congress, Austin, Texas.

For more information, please contact Karl Young, Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-0281.

TRD-200501518

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Filed: April 12, 2005


Texas Building and Procurement Commission

Request for Proposals

Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC), on behalf of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), announces the issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) #303-5-10925 . TBPC seeks a five to ten year lease of approximately 52,264 square feet of office space in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

The deadline for questions is May 4, 2005 and the deadline for proposals is May 11, 2005 at 3:00 P.M. The award date is June 30, 2005. TBPC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. TBPC is under no legal or other obligation to execute a lease on the basis of this notice or the distribution of a RFP. Neither this notice nor the RFP commits TBPC to pay for any costs incurred prior to the award of a grant.

Parties interested in submitting a proposal may obtain information by contacting TBPC Purchaser Kenneth Ming at (512) 463-2743. A copy of the RFP may be downloaded from the Electronic State Business Daily at http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us/1380/bid_show.cfm?bidid=58410.

TRD-200501510

Ingrid K. Hansen

General Counsel

Texas Building and Procurement Commission

Filed: April 12, 2005


Request for Proposals

The Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC), on behalf of the Department of Family and Protective Services, announces the issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) #303-5-10933 . TBPC seeks a five to ten year lease of approximately 38,325 square feet of office space in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

The deadline for questions is May 4, 2005 and the deadline for proposals is May 11, 2005 at 3:00 P.M. The award date is June 30, 2005. TBPC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. TBPC is under no legal or other obligation to execute a lease on the basis of this notice or the distribution of a RFP. Neither this notice nor the RFP commits TBPC to pay for any costs incurred prior to the award of a grant.

Parties interested in submitting a proposal may obtain information by contacting TBPC Purchaser Kenneth Ming at (512) 463-2743. A copy of the revised RFP may be downloaded from the Electronic State Business Daily at http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us/1380/bid_show.cfm?bidid=58413.

TRD-200501512

Ingrid K. Hansen

General Counsel

Texas Building and Procurement Commission

Filed: April 12, 2005


Coastal Coordination Council

Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency Agreement/Concurrence Under the Texas Coastal Management Program

On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC Chapter 501. Requests for federal consistency review were deemed administratively complete for the following project(s) during the period of April 1, 2005, through April 7, 2005. As required by federal law, the public is given an opportunity to comment on the consistency of proposed activities in the coastal zone undertaken or authorized by federal agencies. Pursuant to 31 TAC §§506.25, 506.32, and 506.41, the public comment period for these activities extends 30 days from the date published on the Coastal Coordination Council web site. The notice was published on the web site on April 13, 2005. The public comment period for these projects will close at 5:00 p.m. on May 13, 2005.

FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:

Applicant: James A. Whitson ; Location: The proposed surface location of the well is located in State Tract (ST) 126, adjacent to Atkinson Island, in Galveston Bay, Chambers County, Texas. The well can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Morgans Point, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters): Zone 15; Easting: 310682.48; Northing: 3279302.48. Project Description: The proposed project plans are a revision of project plans that were previously published on public notice on 1 February 2005. The original plans had the surface location in ST-125; the applicant will have the same bottom hole location, but the surface location is now in ST-126. The applicant proposes to install, operate, and maintain structures and equipment necessary for oil and gas drilling and production activities for the ST-125 Well No. 1. This activity consists of the permanent placement of a 30-foot by 7-foot well platform and a 70-foot by 70-foot production platform, with an 8-inch flowline jetted or trenched between the two. During drilling operations the applicant will place 2,667 cubic yards of shell, gravel, or crushed rock for the marine barge pad. CCC Project No.: 05-0223-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #23638(Rev) is being evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403) and §404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §1344). Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas Railroad Commission under §401 of the Clean Water Act.

Applicant: GB Biosciences ; Location: The project is located within and along Greens Bayou, near the intersection of the Sam Houston Toll Way and Interstate 10, in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Jacinto City, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters): Zone 15; Easting: 289706; Northing: 3293524. Project Description: The applicant proposes to dredge approximately 553,000 cubic yards of sediment from 35 acres of Greens Bayou, excavate approximately 15,000 cubic yards of sediment from 2,650 linear feet, 2 acres, of the lower portion of the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) ditch adjacent to Greens Bayou, fill 0.3 acre of wetlands for the construction of a dredge material placement area within the Wah Chang Tract, excavate approximately 1.5 acres for a sediment borrow source, fill 0.5 acre of wetlands for the construction of an access road, and cap with cement 2,650 linear feet, 2 acres, of the lower portion of the HCFCD ditch. The project purpose is to complete the settlement agreement, where the applicant agreed to implement and perform certain sediment management actions within Greens Bayou and the HCFCD ditch to address historic DDT releases in the bayou. CCC Project No.: 05-0224-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #23735 is being evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403) and §404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §1344). Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality under §401 of the Clean Water Act.

Pursuant to §306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C.A. §§1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited to submit comments on whether a proposed action is or is not consistent with the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies and whether the action should be referred to the Coastal Coordination Council for review.

Further information on the applications listed above may be obtained from Ms. Tammy Brooks, Program Specialist, Coastal Coordination Council, P.O. Box 12873, Austin, Texas 78711-2873, or tammy.brooks@glo.state.tx.us. Comments should be sent to Ms. Brooks at the above address or by fax at (512) 475-0680.

TRD-200501502

Larry L. Laine

Chief Clerk, Deputy Land Commissioner, General Land Office

Coastal Coordination Council

Filed: April 12, 2005


Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Notice of Rate Ceilings

The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Sections 303.003 and 303.009, Tex. Fin. Code.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sections 303.003 and 303.009 for the period of 04/18/05 - 04/24/05 is 18% for Consumer 1 /Agricultural/Commercial2 /credit thru $250,000.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sections 303.003 and 303.009 for the period of 04/18/05 - 04/24/05 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.

1 Credit for personal, family or household use.

2 Credit for business, commercial, investment or other similar purpose.

TRD-200501503

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: April 12, 2005


Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

Request for Proposals

The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) announces the availability of funds to establish one Teacher Preparation for Inclusive Education project. This project will demonstrate the redesigning of coursework for teacher preparation and continuing education that will prepare educators to teach a very diverse population of students. This demonstration project will work with at least one university in the state in a collaborative effort to redesign university coursework to provide comprehensive training on how to teach all students together. This comprehensive training will include: (1) general education and special education teacher and administrator candidates in both standard teacher programs and alternative certification program(s); (2) university instructors and deans; and (3) K-12 teachers and school administrators. The project will also be expected to work closely with the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) to ensure that the curriculum meets or exceeds teacher standards required for special and general education.

Funding of up to $200,000 per year for up to three years is available for this project. TCDD reserves the right to award funding for two additional years (years four and five). Funds are awarded on an annual basis with continuation funding evaluated yearly. Non-federal matching funds of at least 10% of total project costs are required for projects in federally designated poverty areas. Non-federal matching funds of at least 25% of total project costs are required for projects in other areas.

Additional information concerning this request for proposal or more information about TCDD may be obtained through TCDD’s web site at http://www.txddc.state.tx.us. All questions pertaining to this RFP should be directed to Sharon Pratscher, Planning Specialist, at (512) 437-5412 (voice), (512) 437-5431 (TDD), or E-mail Sharon.Pratscher@tcdd.state.tx.us.

The application packet may be obtained on TCDD’s web site or can be in writing by U.S. mail, fax or E-mail from Barbara Booker, Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, 6201 E. Oltorf Street, Suite 600, Austin, TX 78741-7509; fax number (512) 437-5434; E-mail address Barbara.Booker@tcdd.state.tx.us. Applications must be requested in writing unless downloaded from the Internet.

Deadline: All proposals must be received by TCDD not later than 4:00 PM, Central Daylight Savings Time, on July 29, 2005, or, if mailed, postmarked prior to midnight on the date specified above. Proposals may be delivered by hand or mailed to the TCDD office at 6201 East Oltorf, Suite 600, Austin, TX 78741-7509. Faxed proposals cannot be accepted.

Proposals will not be accepted after the due date.

Grant Proposers’ Workshops:

The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities will conduct telephone conferences or workshop(s) to help potential applicants understand the grant application process and this specific RFP. In addition, answers to frequently asked questions will be posted on the TCDD website. Please check the TCDD website at http://www.txddc.state.tx.us for a schedule of conference calls or workshops for this RFP.

TRD-200501515

Roger Webb

Executive Director

Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

Filed: April 12, 2005


East Texas Council of Governments

Public Notice

The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) is a political sub-division of the State of Texas governing the 14 county Uniform Planning Region 6, is soliciting proposals for independent audit services for fiscal year 2004 - 2005.

Audit will cover federal and state grants and all other programs administered by ETCOG for the twelve-month fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. Audit must comply with the Single Audit Act and related amendments as well as applicable Office of Management and Budget Circulars.

Potential respondents may request to obtain a copy of the RFP after April 21, 2005. The deadline for receipt of proposals will be 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2005.

Persons or organizations wishing to obtain a copy of the RFP should request by letter, email or by phone. Request letters should be addressed to Judy Durland, CPA, Director of Finance, East Texas Council of Governments, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore Texas 75662. Phone calls should be made to (903) 984-8641 or email at judy.durland@twc.state.tx.us.

TRD-200501519

Ann Reed

Administrative Assistant

East Texas Council of Governments

Filed: April 12, 2005


Texas Education Agency

Request for Applications Concerning Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics through Professional Development Partnerships Grants

Eligible Applicants. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting applications under Request for Applications (RFA) #701-05-006 from eligible partnerships. An eligible partnership shall include 1) a mathematics department of an institution of higher education (IHE); and 2) a high-need local education agency (LEA). The partnership may also include 1) another mathematics or teacher training department of an IHE; 2) additional LEAs, public charter schools, public or private elementary schools or secondary schools, or a consortium of such schools; 3) a business; or 4) a nonprofit or for-profit organization of demonstrated effectiveness in improving the quality of mathematics teachers. The fiscal agent (i.e., applicant) must be either the IHE (on behalf of the mathematics department) or the high-need LEA. A high-need LEA is defined as a public school district or open-enrollment charter school that meets the following criteria: 1) at least 40 percent of the student population participating in the free or reduced-price lunch program, and 2) a passing rate below the state passing rate, at any grade level, for the mathematics portion of the 2005 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. Priority will be given to applicants that include regional education service centers as partners. Each LEA and campus included in a shared services arrangement must be considered high need according to the criteria listed for a high-need LEA.

Description. The purpose of this program is to establish partnerships that include a minimum of one high-need LEA and a mathematics department of an IHE to create a professional development plan to enhance the implementation of the revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for mathematics adopted by the State Board of Education in February 2005, and/or provide training in the use of intervention programs and strategies for struggling students in mathematics. The grant project timeline for professional development must address time allocated for progress monitoring to ensure teacher implementation of training received. Teachers currently teaching mathematics at Grades K-12 at participating high-need campuses are eligible for project participation. Funds may also be used for the recruitment and retention of mathematics teachers. Professional development activities should be planned and implemented based on a comprehensive assessment of district teacher quality and professional development needs with respect to the teaching and learning of mathematics.

Dates of Project. The Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics through Professional Development Partnerships Grants will be implemented during the 2005-2006 school year. Applicants should plan for a starting date of no earlier than August 15, 2005, and an ending date of no later than August 31, 2006.

Project Amount. Each project will receive a maximum of $150,000 for the 2005-2006 school year. This project is funded 100 percent from Title II, Part A and Title II, Part B federal funds.

Selection Criteria. Applications will be selected based on the independent reviewers' assessment of each applicant's ability to carry out all requirements contained in the RFA. Reviewers will evaluate applications based on the overall quality and validity of the proposed grant programs and the extent to which the applications address the primary objectives and intent of the project. Applications must address each requirement as specified in the RFA to be considered for funding. The TEA reserves the right to select from the highest-ranking applications those that address all requirements in the RFA and that are most advantageous to the project.

The TEA is not obligated to approve an application, provide funds, or endorse any application submitted in response to this RFA. This RFA does not commit TEA to pay any costs before an application is approved. The issuance of this RFA does not obligate TEA to award a grant or pay any costs incurred in preparing a response.

Requesting the Application. A complete copy of RFA #701-05-006 may be obtained by writing the Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education Agency, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701; by calling (512) 463-9304; by faxing (512) 463-9811; or by e-mailing dcc@tea.state.tx.us. Please refer to the RFA number and title in your request. Provide your name, complete mailing address, and phone number including area code. The announcement letter and complete RFA will also be posted on the TEA website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/disc/index.html for viewing and downloading.

Further Information. For clarifying information about the RFA, contact Paula Moeller, Division of Curriculum, TEA, (512) 463-9581. In order to assure that no prospective applicant may obtain a competitive advantage because of acquisition of information unknown to other prospective applicants, any additional information that is different from or in addition to information provided in the RFA will be provided only in response to written inquiries. Copies of all such inquiries and the written answers thereto will be posted on the TEA website in the format of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/disc/index.html.

Deadline for Receipt of Applications. Applications must be received in the Document Control Center of the TEA by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Thursday, June 9, 2005, to be considered for funding.

TRD-200501524

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Policy Coordination

Texas Education Agency

Filed: April 13, 2005


Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Enforcement Orders

An order was entered regarding Midway Armadillo Corporation and H & F Realty, Docket No. 1999-1048-PST-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $249,375 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jim Biggins, Staff Attorney at 210/403-4017, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding City of Marlin, Docket No. 2003-0215-MLM-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $33,282 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Barbara Klein, Staff Attorney at 512/239-1320, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Frank Pokluda dba Time Mart No. 17, Docket No. 2003-0229-PST-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $3,800 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Lindsay Andrus, Staff Attorney at 512/239-4761, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Garrett Creek Ranch, Inc., Docket No. 2003-0566-PWS-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $9,237 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Brian Lehmkuhle, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-4482, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A default order was entered regarding Fleet Star Service Center, Inc., Docket No. 2002-0403-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $3,750 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Wendy Cooper, Staff Attorney at 817/588-5867, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding 2 M Vest, Inc. dba Mason Fast Stop, Docket No. 2003-0322-PST-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $22,950 in administrative penalties with $22,350 deferred.

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

An agreed order was entered regarding BASF Fina Petrochemicals, L.P., Docket No. 2003-1317-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $1,944,600 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Paul Sarahan, Staff Attorney at 512/239-3422, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Deer Creek Ranch, Inc. dba Deer Creek Water Co., Docket No. 2002-0773-PWS-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $13,110 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Lindsay Andrus, Staff Attorney at 512/239-4761, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding City of Corsicana, Docket No. 2004-0073-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $500 in administrative penalties with $100 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 Southwest Convenience Stores, LLC dba 7 Eleven Nos. 56729, 57611, 57642, 57627, 57640, 57603, 57604, 57609, and 57634, Docket No. 2004-0076-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $10,010 in administrative penalties with $2,002 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mauricio Olaya, Enforcement Coordinator at 915/834-4967, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Mary and Rick Hooper dba Seven Oaks Motel Complex Sewage Treatment Plant, Docket No. 2003-1342-MWD-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $48,050 in administrative penalties with $47,450 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Laurie Eaves, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-4495, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Petro-Chemical Transport, Inc., Docket No. 2003-1194-PST-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $700 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Pam 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 Duke Energy Field Services, L.P., Docket No. 2003-0176-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $2,600 in administrative penalties with $520 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Tel Croston, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-5717, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Village Farms, L.P. dba Village Farms of Texas, Docket No. 2004-0256-IWD-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $5,700 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mauricio Olaya, Enforcement Coordinator at 915/834-4967, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding La Gloria Oil And Gas Company, Docket No. 2004-0291-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $120,650 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Alfred Okpohworho, Staff Attorney at 713/422-8918, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding City of Angleton, Docket No. 2004-0299-MWD-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $5,250 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Audra Ruble, Enforcement Coordinator at 361/825-3126, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A default order was entered regarding Kourosh Khabazian and Millennium Car Care and Sales, Inc., Docket No. 2004-0301-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $4,600 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Barbara Klein, Staff Attorney at 512/239-1320, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Davis Iron Works Operations, Ltd., Docket No. 2004-0479-PST-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $4,000 in administrative penalties with $800 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Lori Thompson, Enforcement Coordinator at 903/535-5116, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Gulf Sulphur Services, Ltd., LLP, Docket No. 2004-0486-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $2,600 in administrative penalties with $520 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Trina Grieco, Enforcement Coordinator at 713/767-3607, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Harriet McDaniel dba Break Away Airport, Docket No. 2004-0540-PST-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $1,125 in administrative penalties with $225 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Leila Pezeshki, Enforcement Coordinator at 210/403-4080, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Praxair, Inc., Docket No. 2004-0661-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $20,700 in administrative penalties with $4,140 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Trina Grieco, Enforcement Coordinator at 713/767-3607, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding City of Nacogdoches, Docket No. 2004-0752-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $510 in administrative penalties with $102 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 Joey Claybar and Ambrose Claybar dba Claybar Construction and the City of West Orange, Docket No. 2004-0785-MSW-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $1,140 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 Fidai Investment Corporation dba Oates Mobil, Docket No. 2004-0807-PST-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $2,100 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Cari Bing, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-1445, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Arshad Mahmood dba Kwik Stop, Docket No. 2004-0822-PST-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $2,100 in administrative penalties.

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 City of La Joya, Docket No. 2004-0831-PWS-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $660 in administrative penalties.

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 The Shredder Company, LLC, Docket No. 2004-0847-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $3,720 in administrative penalties with $744 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mauricio Olaya, Enforcement Coordinator at 915/834-4967, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Lyondell-Citgo Refining, L.P., Docket No. 2004-0866-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $9,100 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Kensley Greuter, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-2520, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding El Paso Field Services Management, Inc., Docket No. 2004-0893-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $2,650 in administrative penalties with $530 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Kensley Greuter, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-2520, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Ramrod Enterprises, LLC, Docket No. 2004-0974-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $5,500 in administrative penalties with $1,100 deferred.

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 Noemi Salinas dba El Alto Country Store, Docket No. 2004-0980-PST-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $7,200 in administrative penalties with $1,440 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jaime Garza, Enforcement Coordinator at 956/430-6030, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding City of Emory, Docket No. 2004-1011-PWS-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $500 in administrative penalties with $100 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mauricio Olaya, Enforcement Coordinator at 915/834-4967, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Cypress Springs WSC South Plant, Docket No. 2004-1015-PWS-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $313 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mauricio Olaya, Enforcement Coordinator at 915/834-4967, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Steve Wilson, Docket No. 2004-1017-WQ-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $4,500 in administrative penalties with $900 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jaime Garza, Enforcement Coordinator at 956/430-6030, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Western Cabinets, Inc., Docket No. 2004-1034-IHW-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $4,182 in administrative penalties with $836 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mac Vilas, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-2557, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Randy C. Matocha dba Star Express Lube, Docket No. 2004-1041-PST-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $1,900 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Daniel Siringi, Enforcement Coordinator at 409/899-8799, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Freestone Power Generation, L.P., Docket No. 2004-1048-IWD-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $2,180 in administrative penalties with $436 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Laurie Eaves, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-4495, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Best Materials, Inc., Docket No. 2004-1074-WQ-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $10,000 in administrative penalties with $2,000 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Erika Fair, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-6673, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Robbins Chevrolet Company, Docket No. 2004-1115-PST-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $800 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Kimberly Morales, Enforcement Coordinator at 713/422-8938, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, Docket No. 2004-1124-MWD-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $5,700 in administrative penalties with $1,140 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Merrilee Hupp, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-4490, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Federal Express Corporation, Docket No. 2004-1158-PST-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $1,425 in administrative penalties.

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 Hilcorp Energy Company, Docket No. 2004-1172-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $2,500 in administrative penalties with $500 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jill Reed, Enforcement Coordinator at 432/620-6132, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc., Docket No. 2004-1278-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $2,150 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Chris Friesenhahn, Enforcement Coordinator at 210/403-4077, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Thuy T Nguyen dba Mr N Market, Docket No. 2004-1301-PST-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $2,100 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Harvey Wilson, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-0321, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Leroy Purser dba Purser Care Care & Grocery, Docket No. 2004-1302-PST-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $4,200 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Harvey Wilson, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-0321, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Mission Resources Corporation, Docket No. 2004-1312-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $1,500 in administrative penalties with $300 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Kensley Greuter, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-2520, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Do's Investment, Inc. dba Galveston Gas & Food Store, Docket No. 2004-1346-PST-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $525 in administrative penalties.

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.

An agreed order was entered regarding Azteca Milling, L.P., Docket No. 2004-1375-AIR-E on 03/29/2005 assessing $2,000 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jill Reed, Enforcement Coordinator at 432/620-6132, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

TRD-200501531

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 13, 2005


Notice of District Petition

Notice mailed April 12, 2005

TCEQ Internal Control No. 03292005-D01; Argovitz Interests, Ltd. and Texas Investment and Development Company, Inc. (Petitioners) filed a petition for creation of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 409 (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 are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 170.3187 acres located within Harris County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is within the corporate limits of the City of Houston, Texas, and is not within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any other city, town or village in Texas. By Ordinance No. 2003- 1110, effective November 25, 2003, the City of Houston, Texas, gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District. The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, maintain, and operate a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain, and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the property in the proposed District; and (3) control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of water, as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition; and (4) purchase, construct, acquire, improve, maintain, and operate additional facilities, systems, plants, and enterprises consistent with the purposes for which the District is created and permitted under State law. According to the petition, the Petitioner has conducted a preliminary investigation to determine the cost of the project, and from the information available at the time, the cost of the project is estimated to be approximately $9,760,000.

INFORMATION SECTION

The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on a 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. 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 a petition 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, TX 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-200501528

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 13, 2005


Notice of Intent to Propose City View Road Groundwater Plume Site for Listing on the Texas Superfund Registry and Opportunity for Citizens to Request Public Meeting

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) is required under the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, 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 24, 2004, issue of the Texas Register (29 TexReg 9218).

In accordance with the Act, §361.184(a), the commission must publish in the Texas Register and in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the facility is located a notice of intent to list a facility on the state registry of state Superfund sites. With this publication, the TCEQ hereby gives notice of an area that the executive director has determined is eligible for listing, and which the executive director proposes to list on the state registry. 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 April 22, 2005, in the Midland Reporter Telegram .

The facility proposed for listing is the City View Road Groundwater Plume Site (the site) located in Midland, Midland County, Texas. The geographic coordinates of the site are 31 degrees 59 minutes 25.91 seconds North Latitude and -102 degrees 2 minutes 43.79 seconds West Longitude. The description of the site is based on information available at the time the site was evaluated with the Hazard Ranking System. The Hazard Ranking System is the principal screening guide used by the TCEQ to evaluate potential, relative risk to public health and the environment from releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances. The description may change as additional information is gathered on the sources and extent of contamination. The site was evaluated to have a Hazard Ranking System score of 7.06.

The site is located northwest of the intersection of Interstate Highway 20 and State Highway 158 in the City View Road area in Midland, Texas. The groundwater at the site is contaminated with perchloroethylene (also known as tetrachloroethylene), petroleum hydrocarbons, and additives. The source of perchloroethylene is unknown and the area of the contaminated plume is not completely defined. The impacted water wells are clustered near Cloverdale Road, Fairgrounds Road, and City View Road. The site is comprised of private homes, trailers, and a few scattered small businesses.

The City View Road groundwater plume was discovered in 2003 during an investigation of a crude oil spill from a pipeline leak. Water sample analysis indicated the presence of benzene contamination. During All American Pipeline's investigation in June and July of 2003, wells exhibited detectable concentrations of methyl ethyl ketone, perchloroethylene, carbon disulfide, tetrahydrofuran, and trichlorofluromethane.

A public meeting may be requested regarding the proposed listing of the City View Road Groundwater Plume site on the state Superfund registry. The public meeting must be requested by submitting a written request by 5:00 p.m., on May 26, 2005. Interested parties may submit a written request for a public meeting or may submit written comments to the commission relative to the proposed listing of the site to the attention of Mr. Subhash C. Pal, P.E., Project Manager, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Remediation Division, MC 143, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or facsimile at (512) 239-2450.

If a public meeting is requested regarding the proposed listing of this facility on the state registry, the commission shall publish general notice of the date, time, and location of the public meeting in the Texas Register and in the Midland Reporter Telegram . The public meeting notice shall be provided not later than the 31st day before the date of the meeting. If a public meeting is requested, it will be legislative in nature and not a contested case hearing under the Texas Administrative Procedure Act (Government Code, Chapter 2001).

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 Midland College Library, Murray Fasken Learn Resource Center, 3600 North Garfield, Midland Texas, 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 78753, (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.

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

TRD-200501506

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 12, 2005


Notice of Water Quality Applications

The following notices were issued during the period of March 30, 2005 through April 12, 2005.

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.

GEORGE AIVAZIAN has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 12427-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 1,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at 1910 Highway 6 South in the City of Houston in Harris County, Texas.

AQUA UTILITIES, INC. has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 11419-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 120,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 200 feet south of Lake Conroe, approximately 5,500 feet north of Kleimann Lane, approximately 5,000 feet west of Lewis Creek Reservoir, and approximately 7,000 feet north of the intersection of Long Street and Farm-to-Market Road 1097 in Montgomery County, Texas.

CELANESE LTD. which operates the Bay City Plant which manufactures organic chemicals, has applied for a major amendment to TPDES Permit No. WQ0000455000 to authorize the discharge of hydrostatic test discharge water via Outfall 001; replace the fecal coliform effluent limitations at Outfall 001 with residual chlorine effluent limitations monitored after the domestic wastewater treatment plant; and to decrease the monitoring frequency for total copper, total nickel, and total zinc from once per week to once per month. The current permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater treatment plant; and treated process wastewater from the neutral effluent treatment (NET) system, treated utility wastewater, storm water, groundwater recovered during site excavations, storm water from the old dewatering area and from landfill cells, groundwater from the bailing of monitor wells, and groundwater from recovery wells at a daily average flow not to exceed 2,280,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001; and storm water on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 002. The facility is located nine miles southwest of the City of Bay City on Farm-to-Market Road 3057 and approximately two miles east of Farm-to-Market Road 2668, Matagorda County, Texas.

CREEK PARK CORPORATION has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0014556001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 6,100 gallons per day. The facility is located 0.75 mile south of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 917 and Farm-to-Market Road 1902, approximately 1/4 mile west of the intersection of Pleasant Oaks Road and County Road 1022 and approximately 2 miles east-southeast of the City of Joshua in Johnson County, Texas.

DEGUSSA ENGINEERED CARBONS, L.P. which operates the Baytown Carbon Black Plant, a carbon black manufacturing facility, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0000737000, which authorizes the discharge of storm water commingled with treated domestic sewage, washdown water, and utility water on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001. The facility is located at 9300 Baytown Road, south of Interstate Highway 10, bounded by Cedar Bayou Tidal on the east and by the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks on the west, approximately five miles northeast of the City of Baytown, Harris County, Texas.

DUVAL COUNTY CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION DISTRICT has applied for a major amendment to TCEQ Permit No. 10067-001 to authorize a change in the method of discharge of treated domestic wastewater from irrigation to discharge into Waters of the State at a daily average flow not to exceed 250,000 gallons per day. The existing permit authorizes the permittee to dispose of treated wastewater via surface irrigation of non-public access grassland at a daily average flow not to exceed 200,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 1.5 miles east of the City of Benavides on the north side of Farm-to-Market Road 2298 in Duval County, Texas.

CITY OF FALLS CITY has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10398-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 65,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 600 feet northwest of the intersection of Panna Maria Street and Maverick Street in the City of Falls City in Karnes County, Texas.

FORT DAVIS WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10971-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 123,000 gallons per day. The facility is located one mile south of State Highway 17, approximately 500 feet north of Cemetery Road and 0.5 mile east of Fort Davis in Jeff Davis County, Texas.

THE GRAND LAKE UTILITY COMPANY, INC. has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 14305-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 240,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 3.5 miles east-northeast of the intersection of Farm-to Market Road 149 and Farm-to-Market Road 1488; approximately 4,200 feet west of the intersection of Stapleton Road and Superior Road; and, approximately 500 feet north of Stapleton Road in Montgomery County, Texas.

CITY OF HONDO has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10189-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,800,000 gallons per day. The facility is located in the southwest section of the City of Hondo, approximately 1,400 feet east of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 462 and 30th Street in Medina County, Texas.

LA JOYA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 13523-006, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 12,570 gallons per day. The facility is located on Farm-to-Market Road 886, approximately 0.4 mile south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 83 and Farm-to-Market Road 886 in Hidalgo County, Texas.

LMV Management Co., Ltd. has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0014586001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 900,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 8,200 feet south of the intersection of Riley Fuzzel Road and Woodsons Gully in Montgomery County, Texas.

MEMORIAL VILLAGES WATER AUTHORITY has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0010584001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 3,050,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 1500 feet south by southwest of the San Felipe Drive Bridge where it crosses Buffalo Bayou and approximately 1500 feet south by southeast of the intersection of San Felipe Drive and Farnham Park and east of the terminus of Farnham Park in Harris County, Texas.

NORTHWAY LAND COMPANY, LTD. has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0014604001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 580,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 2,000 feet east of the centerline of Aldine Westfield Road and approximately 1,700 feet north of the intersection of Fountain Brook Park Lane and Trinity Park Lane in Montgomery County, Texas.

NUECES COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 11583-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at the crossing of Banquete Creek and County Road 40, which is approximately 1.25 miles east of Farm-to-Market Road 666 and 0.5 mile south of State Highway 44 near Banquete in Nueces County, Texas.

PRESTO UTILITIES has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0014590001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 840,000 gallons per day. The facility is located north of Medina River approximately 1,200 feet west of State Highway 16 and 0.6 mile south of Watson Road in Southwest Bexar County, Texas.

ROLLING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT has applied for a major amendment to TPDES Permit No. 12841-001 to authorize an increase in the discharge of treated domestic wastewater from a daily average flow not to exceed 250,000 gallons per day to a daily average flow not to exceed 400,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 2,200 feet north of Clay Road and 3,500 feet east of Barker-Cypress Road in Harris County, Texas.

THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10749-004, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 2,000,000 gallons per day. The current permit also authorizes the land application of sewage sludge for beneficial use on 89.5 acres. The facility and sewage sludge land application site are located approximately 3,500 feet south-southeast of the intersection of Interstate Highway 10 and Farm-to-Market Road 1516 in Bexar County, Texas.

SAN PATRICIO COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 13644-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 75,000 gallons per day. The facility is located on Main Avenue in the City of Edroy, approximately 3,700 feet south of the intersection of Interstate Highway 37 and State Highway 234 in San Patricio County, Texas.

SYLVESTER MCCAULLEY WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION which proposes to operate a reverse osmosis potable water treatment plant, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0004377000, which authorizes the discharge of reverse osmosis reject wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 15,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. The facility is located on the west side of Farm-to-Market Road 1812, approximately 2,500 feet north of the intersection of U.S. Highway 180 and Farm-to-Market Road 1812, Fisher County, Texas.

TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT has applied for a major amendment to Permit No. 11491-001, to authorize a change in treatment process and modify the effluent limit. The current permit authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 20,000 gallons per day via surface irrigation of 15 acres of non-public access grassland, which will remain the same. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The facility and disposal site are located within Lake Arrowhead State Park, approximately 2,000 feet southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2606 and Farm-to-Market Road 1954, approximately 1,000 feet northeast of the Park entrance on Farm-to-Market Road 1954, and approximately 12 miles west-southwest of the City of Henrietta in Clay County, Texas.

TRI-COUNTY POINT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 12880-001, 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 approximately 12,000 feet southwest of the point where State Highway 35 crosses Five Mile Branch in Jackson County, Texas.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 12074-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 12,500 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 3,300 feet east of Farm-to-Market Road 306 and 2,500 feet north of Jacob Creek Park Road in Comal County, Texas.

TRD-200501530

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 13, 2005


Notice of Water Rights Application

Notices mailed April 6, 2005 through April 13, 2005.

PROPOSED PERMIT NO. 5869; Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals, L.P.-Nederland Marine Terminal, 2300 North Highway 347, Nederland, Texas 77627, applicant, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a Temporary Water Use Permit pursuant to 11.138, Texas Water Code, and TCEQ Rules 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 295.1, et seq. Applicant seeks authorization to divert and use not to exceed 79 acre-feet of water at a maximum diversion rate of 13.39 cfs (6,000 gpm) within a period of two years from the Neches River, Neches River Basin, for industrial (hydrostatic testing) purposes. The water will be returned to the source of the diversion after a period of testing and monitoring. The diversion point will be located at Latitude 30.01 N, Longitude 93.98 W, in the vicinity south of Highway 347, located approximately five miles southeast of the City of Beaumont, County Seat, and two miles northeast of the City of Nederland, in Jefferson County. The Commission will review the application as submitted by the applicant and may or may not grant the application as requested. The application and partial fees were received on November 8, 2004. Additional fees were received on January 5, 2005 and additional information was received on February 25, 2005. The application was declared administratively complete and filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk on February 28, 2005. Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, by April 27, 2005.

APPLICATION NO. 5883; The City of Panorama Village, 99 Hiwon Dr., Panorama Village, Texas, 77304, Applicant, seeks a Water Use Permit pursuant to Texas Water Code 11.121 and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Rules 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 295.1, et seq. Applicant seeks authorization to maintain and increase the storage capacity of an existing dam and reservoir on East Fork White Oak Creek, tributary of White Oak Creek, tributary of the West Fork San Jacinto, tributary of the San Jacinto River, San Jacinto River Basin, in Montgomery County, for recreation (amenity lake) purposes. The modified reservoir will have an increased storage capacity of 2.5 acre-feet of water with a surface area of 0.5 acre. The reservoir is located in the Francis J. Cook Survey, Abstract No. 118. The midpoint on the centerline of the dam is located at a point bearing N 78.349 W, 7,431 feet from the northeast corner of the James Edwards Survey, Abstract 190, also being at Latitude 30.369 N and Longitude 95.496, approximately 5 miles north-northwest from Conroe, Texas. Ownership of the land inundated by the reservoir is evidenced by a Warranty Deed, dated January 19, 2005, recorded as file number 2005-009457 in the official records of the Montgomery County Clerk. The Commission will review the application as submitted by the applicant and may or may not grant the application as requested. The application and fees were received on February 28, 2005. Additional information was received on March 23, 2005. The application was declared administratively complete and accepted for filing with the Office of the Chief Clerk on March 24, 2005. Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, within 30 days of the date of newspaper publication of the notice.

APPLICATION NO. 5419A; Silverleaf Resorts LTD, 220 Holly Lodge Circle, Big Sandy, Texas 75755, applicant, seeks an amendment to Water Use Permit No. 5419 pursuant to Texas Water Code 11.122 and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Rules 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC ) 295.1, et seq. Applicant owns Water Use Permit No. 5419, which authorizes the owner to maintain two existing dams and reservoirs on Holly Creek and an unnamed tributary of Big Sandy Creek, tributaries of the Sabine River, Sabine River Basin, for in-place recreational purposes in Wood County, Texas. Holly Lake, on Holly Creek, impounds 264 acre-feet of water. Whispering Wind Lake, on an unnamed tributary of Big Sandy Creek, impounds 168 acre-feet of water. Applicant seeks to amend Water Use Permit No. 5419 to divert and use not to exceed 40 acre-feet of water per year from a point on unnamed tributary of Big Sandy Creek for recreational purposes at a maximum diversion rate 0.49 cfs (220 gpm). Water diverted will be released into Whispering Wind Lake and stored, in order to maintain the reservoir full. The diversion point will be located at Latitude 32.721 N and Longitude 95.222 W, also being N 40.75 W, 3,240 feet from the southeast corner of the Brooks and Burleson Survey, Abstract No. 92, 14.5 miles southeast of Quitman in Wood County, Texas. The Commission will review the application as submitted by the applicant and may or may not grant the application as requested. The application and partial fees were received on July 2, 2004, and requested information and fees were received on September 7, 2004, and January 4 and March 23, 2005. The application was declared administratively complete and filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk on March 29, 2005. Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, within 30 days of the date of newspaper publication of the notice.

INFORMATION SECTION

A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not a contested case hearing.

The Executive Director can consider approval of an application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any: (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;" and (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public. You may also submit any proposed conditions to the requested application which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.

If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the requested permit and may forward the application and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

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

TRD-200501529

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 13, 2005


Proposed Enforcement Orders

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 (the Code), §7.075, which requires that the commission may not approve these AOs unless the public has been provided an opportunity to submit written comments. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the proposed orders and the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is June 13, 2005 . Section 7.075 also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate the proposed AO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Code, the Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), and/or the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act). Additional notice is not required if changes to an AO 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 C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 13, 2005 . Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239- 2550. The commission enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the commission in writing .

(1) COMPANY: Aelina Enterprises, Inc. dba Leander Grocery; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004- 1535-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Facility Identification Number 14319, Regulated Entity Number (RN) 101496420; LOCATION: Leander, Williamson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $3,150; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Cari Bing, (512) 239-1445; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

(2) COMPANY: Commercial Metals Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-1967-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number EE0068J, RN102412376; LOCATION: Vinton, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: scrap and waste materials processing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §114.100(a) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to dispense for sale gasoline with an oxygen content of at least 2.7% by weight; PENALTY: $1,220; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mauricio Olaya, (915) 834-4949; REGIONAL OFFICE: 401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834-4949.

(3) COMPANY: Currey Enterprises, Inc. dba Budget Rentals; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004- 2095-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Registration Number 69406, RN102029352; LOCATION: Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fleet refueling; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and (2)(A)(i)(III) and the Code, §26.3475(a) and (c), by failing to monitor underground storage tanks (USTs) for releases and conduct an annual tightness test for pressurized piping and line leak detectors; PENALTY: $1,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Steven Lopez, (512) 239-1896; REGIONAL OFFICE: 4630 50th Street, Suite 600, Lubbock, Texas 79414- 3520, (806) 796-7092.

(4) COMPANY: City of Eagle Lake; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-0939-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 0010505001, RN102181195; LOCATION: Eagle Lake, Colorado County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 0010505001, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with permitted effluent limits; PENALTY: $15,480; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kimberly Morales, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(5) COMPANY: Hank's Roll-Off & Waste Services, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0100- MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102467347; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: waste collection, recycling, and disposal; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.4(a) and (b), by failing to obtain a permit or authorization to process municipal solid waste (MSW) and by transporting MSW for disposal to an unauthorized facility; PENALTY: $900; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Elvia Maske, (512) 239-0789; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(6) COMPANY: Hixson Lumber Sales of Texas, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0206-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 63446, RN101544617; LOCATION: Caddo Mills, Hunt County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Brent Hurta, (512) 239-6589; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(7) COMPANY: Bahadur Alibhai dba Hub Food Store; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-2033-PST- E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 6246, RN101547677; LOCATION: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $1,090; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jill McNew, (512) 239-0560; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(8) COMPANY: IU Merger Sub, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0079-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: TPDES Permit Number 13866-001, RN100822576; LOCATION: near Austin, Williamson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: domestic wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 13866-001, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with its permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $3,840; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Michael Meyer, (512) 239-4492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

(9) COMPANY: King's Crossing Golf & Country Club, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0189- PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Registration Number 44631, RN101434504; LOCATION: Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: country club which dispenses fuel for golf course maintenance equipment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(a)(1)(A) and the Code, §26.3475(a) and (c)(1), by failing to provide a method of release detection; and 30 TAC §303.71 and the Code, §5.702, by failing to pay watermaster assessment/South Texas fees and associated late fees; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Steven Lopez, (512) 239-1896; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412- 5503, (361) 825-3100.

(10) COMPANY: Josephina Estella dba La Bodega Quick Stop 2; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004- 2019-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Identification Number 14468, RN101858462; LOCATION: Odessa, Ector County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $3,880; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jill McNew, (512) 239-0560; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3300 North A Street, Building 4, Suite 107, Midland, Texas 79705-5404, (915) 570-1359.

(11) COMPANY: Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. dba Loves Country Store 270; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-1772-IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Identification Number 66875, RN102013240; LOCATION: Ranger, Eastland County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.4, by failing to prevent the unauthorized discharge from the oil-water separator; PENALTY: $600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mauricio Olaya, (915) 834-4949; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(12) COMPANY: Lucky Lady Oil Company dba Super Lucky Lady 3; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-1951-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Identification Number 10757, RN100539667; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fuel distributor; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by failing to ensure that the owner or operator had a valid, current delivery certificate; and 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $7,005; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Terry Murphy, (512) 239-5025; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(13) COMPANY: MFP Gas Service Company, L.C. dba Highway Oil; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-1700-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Identification Number 1274, RN101565356; LOCATION: White Settlement, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.49(a) and the Code, §26.3475(d), by failing to provide corrosion protection; and 30 TAC §334.8(c)(5)(C), by failing to ensure that all USTs are properly identified; PENALTY: $8,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Merrilee Hupp, (512) 239-4490; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588- 5800.

(14) COMPANY: M.Y.M. Investment Inc. dba Kwik & Save Food Store; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-1800-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Identification Number 45095, RN102394160; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $1,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Shontay Wilcher, (512) 239- 2136; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767- 3500.

(15) COMPANY: Oscar Food Corp. dba Circle A. Grocery Store; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004- 2116-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Identification Number 8919, RN102409034; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $2,100; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Miriam Hall, (512) 239-1044; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(16) COMPANY: S. D. Harrison dba San Pedro Village; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0060- PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply (PWS) Number 2330046, RN102672839; LOCATION: Del Rio, Val Verde County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(e)(4)(A), (f)(2), (j), and (m)(1)(A) and (B), by failing to operate the system under the direct supervision of a certified operator, by failing to have the water system's operating records available for review, by failing to obtain customer service agreements and customer service inspections prior to providing water service, and by failing to conduct an annual inspection of the ground storage tank and pressure tank; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F) and (3)(N), by failing to provide a sanitary control easement for the well and by failing to have an operational flow meter; and 30 TAC §290.110(e)(4), by failing to submit a quarterly distribution report for PWS; PENALTY: $1,955; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Erika Fair, (512) 239-6673; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1403 Seymour, Suite 2, Laredo, Texas 78040-8752, (956) 791-6611.

(17) COMPANY: Mohammad Ghorashi dba Super Quick Market; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005- 0026-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 18875, RN101495026; LOCATION: Austin, Travis County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $2,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Howard Willoughby, (361) 825- 3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

(18) COMPANY: Loan Nguyen dba Super Stop Foodmart; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1940- PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 8062, RN101443729; LOCATION: Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.49(c)(2)(C) and (4)(C) and the Code, §26.3475(d), by failing to conduct regular inspections of an impressed current cathodic protection system and by failing to inspect and test corrosion protection systems; 30 TAC §334.8(c)(5)(C), by failing to permanently label all tanks fill pipes; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and (2) and the Code, §26.3475(a) and (c), by failing to ensure that all USTs are monitored for releases and by failing to ensure that all piping associated with the USTs are monitored for releases; and 30 TAC §334.48(c), by failing to conduct inventory control; PENALTY: $7,616; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(19) COMPANY: Thomas Petroleum Ltd. dba 77 Quick Stop; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0204- PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 65484, RN102275062; LOCATION: Robstown, Nueces County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; and 30 TAC §334.22(a) and the Code, §5.702, by failing to pay outstanding UST fees; PENALTY: $3,150; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Deana Holland, (512) 239-2504; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412- 5503, (361) 825-3100.

(20) COMPANY: Tradesman, L.L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-1313-EAQ-E; IDENTIFIER: Edwards Aquifer (EAQ) Site Registration Number 13-04021801, RN102565314; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: abandoned quarry pit; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §213.4(a)(1), by failing to obtain approval of an EAQ protection plan; PENALTY: $1,440; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Clausewitz, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

(21) COMPANY: U.S. Denro Steels, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0066-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number CI0170H, RN100217421; LOCATION: Baytown, Chambers County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: steel plate mill; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§122.143(4), 122.145(2), and 122.146(1) and (2), Air Permit Number O-01832, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit the annual Title V compliance certification and semiannual deviation reports; and 30 TAC §§21.4(3), 101.24(a), and 335.323, and the Code, §5.702(a), by failing to pay late fees; PENALTY: $3,620; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Michael Limos, (512) 239-5839; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(22) COMPANY: Universal Transport, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0274-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN103142667; LOCATION: Kountze, Hardin County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fuel distributor; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by failing to ensure that the owner or operator had a valid, current delivery certificate; PENALTY: $560; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Chris Friesenhahn, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(23) COMPANY: V&M Star, A Partnership with General and Limited Partners, LP; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-1919-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER: TPDES Permit Number 0003787000, RN100215474; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: tubular goods production and end finishing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 0003787000, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with permit effluent limits; PENALTY: $5,960; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Trina Grieco, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(24) COMPANY: Carl Wachsmann dba Wachsmann Store; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0397- PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 6135, RN101700623; LOCATION: Paige, Lee County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $2,280; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Lynley Doyen, (512) 239-1364; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339- 2929.

(25) COMPANY: Waterside Corporation dba Bayview Marina; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004- 2012-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 64729, RN102434081; LOCATION: Rowlett, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: marina with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(A)(vii) and (5)(A)(i) and the Code, §26.3467(a), by failing to renew a delivery certificate by timely and proper submission of a new UST registration and self-certification form and by failing to make available to a common carrier a valid, current delivery certificate; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and the Code, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to ensure that all tanks are monitored for releases; and 30 TAC §334.10(b), by failing to have the required UST records maintained, readily accessible, and available for inspection; PENALTY: $6,120; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sunday Udoetok, (512) 239-0739; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

TRD-200501513

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 12, 2005


Public Notice of a Change in the Remedial Action for the Materials Recovery Enterprises State Superfund Site

The executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) is issuing this public notice of a change in the remedial action for the Materials Recovery Enterprises state Superfund site (the site), in accordance with 30 Texas Administrative Code §335.349(b)(2). A copy of this notice will also be published in the local newspaper.

The site is located approximately 1/4 mile north of Farm-to Market Road 604 and 1/2 mile east of U.S. 83, approximately four miles southwest of Ovalo, Taylor County, Texas. The United States Air Force, operated the site as an F-Class Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Site in the 1960s. In 1977, Materials Recovery Enterprises, Inc. acquired and operated the facility as a Class I industrial solid waste management facility and utilized the decommissioned missile silo to dispose of waste waters from the metal finishing and electroplating industries. Wastes were accepted at the site from approximately 1979 to 1984.

A public meeting was held on July 31, 2003, to receive comments on the remedial action, which consisted of removal and treatment of the majority of the silo water and then spray evaporation in an on-site irrigation area. Additionally, the silo was to be filled with a combination of soil fill, flowable fill, and/or low strength concrete. An Administrative Order (Docket Number 2002-0835-SPF) requiring certain agreeing parties to implement the selected remedial action was issued by the commission on September 12, 2003.

During implementation of the selected remedial action approximately two feet per day of silo water was evaporated on-site during the summer and fall of 2004. However, during August, October, and November of 2004 excessive rainfall created a large volume of storm water which was captured in the on-site irrigation area, thus negating much of the progress in water evaporation.

Therefore, the TCEQ intends to modify the selected remedial action such that accumulated storm water and approximately half of the silo water would be disposed of in an approved off-site disposal well. The remaining silo water would be solidified using fluidized bed ash and then returned to the silo to form a solid fill. Other aspects of the previously selected remedy would be unchanged.

The change in the remedy affects the scope, performance, or cost of the selected remedial action, but uses the same approach and results in a remedial action at least as protective as the originally proposed remedy.

For further information, please contact the project manager, Jeffrey E. Patterson, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Remediation Division, at (512) 239-2489, or Courtney Hill, attorney, TCEQ Litigation Division at (512) 239-2436.

TRD-200501514

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 12, 2005


General Land Office

Notice of Intent to Make Minor Changes to the Texas Coastal Impact Assistance Program Plan and Request for Public Comment

The Texas General Land Office (Land Office) seeks public comment regarding proposed minor changes to the Texas Coastal Impact Assistance Plan (Plan), found on the Land Office's web site at www.glo.state.tx.us/coastal/ciap/plan/index.html. The Plan identifies procedures for the expenditure of federal funds awarded to Texas under the Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP).

The Plan contains procedures for the "Land Office Allocation of State's Portion of CIAP Funding" in Section IV.A.i. This Section of the Plan provides for the reallocation of funds to other projects should a project be completed under budget. The Plan does not, however, contain procedures for the Land Office's approval of changes to an authorized project, nor does it provide for the allocation of unused funds from projects terminated due to the inability of a project sponsor to complete an authorized project.

The proposed minor changes will provide procedures for authorizing a change to a project that is consistent with the project purposes in the approved CIAP Plan. The proposed minor changes will also allow the reallocation of unused funds, provided that the reallocated funds are used for projects that are directly and immediately relevant to the goals of the CIAP. The modified section of the Plan would read as follows:

i. Land Office Allocation of State Portion of CIAP Funding

The Land Office received 129 projects requesting CIAP funding, totaling approximately $135 million. In evaluating and selecting projects, priority was given to projects that were located inside the coastal zone; provided broad geographic distribution; and maximized environmental and economic benefits to the entire coast. The Land Office dedicated the State portion of the CIAP funds to the following uses: coastline protection, education and research, habitat conservation, growth management, and wetlands conservation. It should be noted that most of the projects selected fit into more than one category; therefore, the predominant project purpose was used to categorize the projects.

Coastline Protection $477,000

Education and Research $2,448,435

Habitat Conservation $3,545,000

Growth Management $1,261,000

Wetlands Conservation $1,977,750

The projects selected for state CIAP funding are specifically described on NOAA checklists and organized alphabetically by project name in Appendix D and project locations are depicted on a map in Appendix E. Should it be necessary to make a change to a selected project, the Land Office may authorize the change if it is consistent with the allowable CIAP project purposes. NOAA will be notified in advance of any project change. The project budgets are based on the best available information and it is anticipated that funds will be expended as budgeted; however, it is entirely possible that a project may come in under budget, or that a project may be terminated because it is impossible to carry out the project . In either [that] event, remaining unused funds will be allocated to one or more of the selected projects that did not receive the full amount requested or to one or more projects identified by the Land Office as both essential to coastal resource management and directly and immediately relevant to the stated goals of the Coastal Impact Assistance Program. NOAA will be notified in advance of any reallocation among the selected projects.

The Land Office is authorized to make minor changes to the Plan in accordance with the CIAP Legislation, Section 31(d)(4) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1356a), and the Final Coastal Impact Assistance Program Administration and Plan Development Guidance , 66 Federal Register 51396-51400, October 9, 2001.

Information regarding administration of the CIAP and the Plan may be found on the Land Office web site at http://www.glo.state.tx.us/coastal/ciap/index.html. Comments or questions may be submitted to Deborah Cantu, Texas Register Liaison, Texas General Land Office, P.O. Box 12873, Austin, Texas, 78711-2873, deborah.cantu@glo.state.tx.us, facsimile (512) 463-6311. In order to be considered, comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. thirty days after the date of publication of this notice in the Texas Register .

TRD-200501523

Larry L. Laine

Chief Clerk, Deputy Land Commissioner

General Land Office

Filed: April 13, 2005


Department of State Health Services

Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials

TRD-200501465

Cathy Campbell

Director, Legal Services

Department of State Health Services

Filed: April 7, 2005


Notice of Agreed Order with Texas NDT Company

On April 7, 2005, the Radiation Program Officer, Department of State Health Services (department), approved the settlement agreement between the department and Texas NDT Company (licensee-L05089) of Pasadena. A total administrative penalty in the amount of $4,000 was assessed the licensee for violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289. Of the total administrative penalty, $3,000 will be probated for a period of one year, and will be forgiven if the registrant complies with additional settlement agreement requirements.

A copy of all relevant material is available, by appointment, for public inspection at the Department of State Health Services, 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-200501521

Cathy Campbell

Director, Legal Services

Department of State Health Services

Filed: April 13, 2005


Notice of Revocation of the Certification of Mammography Systems of Cyvon Imaging, Inc., dba Community Diagnostics

The Department of State Health Services, having duly filed complaints pursuant to 25 Texas Administrative Code, §289.205, has revoked the following certification of mammography systems: Cyvon Imaging, Inc. dba Community Diagnostics, Dallas, Certification of Mammography Systems No. M00702.

A copy of all relevant material is available, by appointment, for public inspection at the Department of State Health Services, 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-200501522

Cathy Campbell

Director, Legal Services

Department of State Health Services

Filed: April 13, 2005


Houston-Galveston Area Council

Request for Proposals

The Houston-Galveston Area Council solicits qualified organizations to operate the Gulf Coast Workforce Board's regional system, known as The WorkSource. A proposal package will be available for download at http://theworksource.org/4contractor/rfp.html and http://h-gac.com beginning at 12:00 noon Central Standard Time on Thursday, April 14, 2005. Hard copies of the proposal package will also be available at that time. A bidder's conference is scheduled for Monday, April 25, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Houston-Galveston Area Council offices, 3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor, Conference Room A.

Proposals are due at H-GAC offices on or before 12:00 noon Central Daylight Time on Thursday, May 26, 2005. Mailed proposals must be postmarked no later than Monday, May 23, 2005. H-GAC will not accept late proposals; we will make no exceptions. Prospective bidders may contact Carol Kimmick at (713) 627-3200 or ckimmick@theworksource.org or visit the web site to request a proposal package.

TRD-200501520

Jack Steele

Executive Director

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Filed: April 12, 2005


Texas Department of Insurance

Company Licensing

Application to change the name of EMPLOYERS NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY to DUNNOTTAR INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign fire and/or casualty company. The home office is in Decatur, Georgia.

Application for TEXAS LEGAL PROTECTION PLAN, INC., to use the assumed name THE LEGAL PROTECTION PLAN a domestic Non-Profit Prepaid Legal Company. The home office is in Austin, Texas.

Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701, within 20 days after this notice is published in the Texas Register .

TRD-200501527

Gene C. Jarmon

Chief Clerk and General Counsel

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: April 13, 2005


Notice of Public Hearing

The Texas Department of Insurance (the department) will conduct a public hearing under Docket Number 2613 for the purpose of selecting a licensing testing contractor to provide certain services under the Insurance Code, Article 21.01-1 as identified in RFP No. 05-RBD-LicTesting1 issued on February 1, 2005. A hearing is scheduled on May 4, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas. The hearing is held in compliance with the Insurance Code, Article 21.01-1, which requires that the department hold a public hearing prior to the selection of a licensing testing contractor.

Project Description. The selected contractor shall provide the department with testing services that include examination development, test scheduling, application processing, examination site arrangement and the test’s administration, grading, reporting and analysis. The selected contractor shall cooperate with advisory boards, if any, appointed by the Commissioner of Insurance under the Insurance Code, Article 21.01-1.

Contacts. Parties may request a copy of the department’s RFP by contacting Ms. Regina B. Durden, Director of Purchasing and Contract Administration, Mail Code 108-1B, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 463-6174. For further information regarding the hearing, parties should contact the Office of Chief Clerk, Mail Code 113-2A, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 463-6326.

TRD-200501525

Gene C. Jarmon

Chief Clerk and General Counsel

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: April 13, 2005


Third Party Administrator Applications

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 INTERMEDIARY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

Application for admission to Texas of HF Administrative Services, Inc., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is NEW YORK, NEW YORK.

Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice is published in the Texas Register, addressed to the attention of Matt Ray, MC 107-1A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701.

TRD-200501526

Gene C. Jarmon

Chief Clerk and General Counsel

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: April 13, 2005


Texas Lottery Commission

Instant Game Number 550 "Mustang Money"

1.0 Name and Style of Game.

A. The name of Instant Game No. 550 is "MUSTANG MONEY". The play style is "key number match with auto win".

1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.

A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 550 shall be $3.00 per ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 550.

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 - The printed data under the latex on the front of the instant ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games. The possible black 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, CAR SYMBOL, $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $5.00, $8.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00, $50.00, $100, $200, $1,000, $2,000,$20,000 or MUSTANG SYMBOL.

D. Play Symbol Caption - the printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play Symbol and 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. 550 - 1.2D

E. Retailer Validation Code - Three (3) letters found under the removable scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate instant winners. These three (3) small letters are for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The possible validation codes are:

Figure 2: GAME NO. 550 - 1.2E

Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16. Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 with the exception of ∅, which will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through it.

F. Serial Number - A unique 13 (thirteen) digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There is a boxed four (4) digit Security Number 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 Serial Number is for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The format will be: 0000000000000.

G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $3.00, $5.00, $8.00, $10.00, $15.00 or $20.00.

H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00, $100 or $200.

I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000, $2,000, $20,000 or MUSTANG V6 CONVERTIBLE.

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 (550), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three (3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 125 within each pack. The format will be: 550-0000001-001.

L. Pack - A pack of "MUSTANG MONEY" Instant Game tickets contains 125 tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). There will be 2 fanfold configurations for this game. Configuration A will show the front of ticket 001 and the back of ticket 125. Configuration B will show the back of ticket 001 and the front of ticket 125.

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 "MUSTANG MONEY" Instant Game No. 550 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 "MUSTANG MONEY" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols. If a player matches any of YOUR NUMBERS play symbols to either WINNING NUMBER play symbol the player wins prize shown for that number. If a player reveals a car symbol the win player a 2005 Ford Mustang V6 instantly. No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.

2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.

A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements must be met:

1. Exactly 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols must appear under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket;

2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath, unless specified, 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 except for dual image games;

5. The ticket shall be intact;

6. The Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must be present in their entirety and be fully legible;

7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes, to the Play Symbols on the ticket;

8. The ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered, unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;

9. The ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;

10. The ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized manner;

11. The ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted tickets or non-activated tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;

12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;

13. The ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket, exactly one Serial Number, exactly one Retailer Validation Code, and exactly one Pack-Ticket Number on the ticket;

14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning ticket shall correspond with the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning tickets, and a ticket with that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;

15. The ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective or printed or produced in error;

16. Each of the 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.

17. Each of the 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

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

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

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

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

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

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

B. No duplicate non-winning Your Numbers play symbols on a ticket.

C. No duplicate non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.

D. No duplicate Winning Numbers play symbols.

E. The Your Number car play symbol and Mustang prize symbol will only appear on intended vehicle winners as dictated by the prize structure and will only appear with each other.

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

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "MUSTANG MONEY" Instant Game prize of $3.00, $5.00, $8.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100 or $200, a claimant shall sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay a $50.00, $100 or $200 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim a "MUSTANG MONEY" Instant Game prize of $1,000, $2,000, $20,000, the claimant must sign the winning ticket and present it at one of the Texas Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment will be made to the bearer of the validated winning ticket for that prize upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

C. To claim the top prize of a Mustang V6 Convertible car, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete a claim form, and present both at any Texas Lottery Claim Center. The claimant must also present a valid driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance. Any costs incurred to take possession of the car shall be responsibility of the prizewinner. When awarding the top non-cash prize, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall pay the federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS for withholding, if required.

D. As an alternative method of claiming a "MUSTANG MONEY" 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.

E. 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 Health and Human Services Commission for a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources 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.

F. 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 "MUSTANG MONEY" 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 "MUSTANG MONEY" 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 or within the applicable time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas Government Code Section 466.408. 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.

2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution, sales and number of prizes claimed. An Instant Game ticket may continue to be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.

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, 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, 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. 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 6,000,000 tickets in the Instant Game No. 550. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 3: GAME NO. 550 - 4.0

A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.

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. 550 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. 550, 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-200501507

Kimberly L. Kiplin

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: April 12, 2005


Instant Game Number 557 "Money Game"

1.0 Name and Style of Game.

A. The name of Instant Game No. 557 is "MONEY GAME". The play style is "key number match.

1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.

A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 557 shall be $1.00 per ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 557.

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 - The printed data under the latex on the front of the instant ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games. The possible black play symbols are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00,$50.00, $100, $500, or $5,000.

D. Play Symbol Caption - the printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play Symbol and 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. 557 - 1.2D

E. Retailer Validation Code - Three (3) letters found under the removable scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate instant winners. These three (3) small letters are for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The possible validation codes are:

Figure 2: GAME NO. 557 - 1.2E

Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16. Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 with the exception of ∅, which will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through it.

F. Serial Number - A unique 13 (thirteen) digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There is a boxed four (4) digit Security Number 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 Serial Number is for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The format will be: 0000000000000.

G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, or $20.00.

H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00, $100 or $500.

I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $5,000.

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 (557), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three (3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 250 within each pack. The format will be: 557-0000001-001.

L. Pack - A pack of "MONEY GAME" Instant Game tickets contains 250 tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of five (5). Tickets 001 to 005 will be on the top page; tickets 006 to 010 on the next page; etc.; and tickets 246 to 250 will be on the last page. A ticket will be folded over on both the front and back of the book so both ticket art and ticket backs are displayed in the shrink-wrap.

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 "MONEY GAME" Instant Game No. 557 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 "MONEY GAME" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose 11(eleven) Play Symbols. If any of YOUR NUMBERS play symbols match the WINNING NUMBER play symbol the player wins PRIZE shown for that number. 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 11 (eleven) 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, unless specified, 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 except for dual image games;

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 11 (eleven) 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 11 (eleven) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.

17. Each of the 11 (eleven) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

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

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

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

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

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

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

B. No duplicate non-winning Your Numbers play symbols on a ticket.

C. No duplicate non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.

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

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "MONEY GAME" Instant Game prize of $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100 or $500, a claimant shall sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay a $50.00, $100 or $500 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim a "MONEY GAME" Instant Game prize of $5,000, 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 "MONEY GAME" 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 Health and Human Services Commission for a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources 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 "MONEY GAME" 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 "MONEY GAME" 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 or within the applicable time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas Government Code Section 466.408. 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.

2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution, sales and number of prizes claimed. An Instant Game ticket may continue to be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.

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, 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, 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. 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 15,120,000 tickets in the Instant Game No. 557. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 3: GAME NO. 557 - 4.0

A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.

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. 557 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. 557, 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-200501508

Kimberly L. Kiplin

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: April 12, 2005


Instant Game Number 560 "Supercash"

1.0 Name and Style of Game.

A. The name of Instant Game No. 560 is "SUPERCASH". The play style is "key number match with auto win".

1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.

A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 560 shall be $2.00 per ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 560.

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 - The printed data under the latex on the front of the instant ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games. The possible black play symbols are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, SUPERCASH SYMBOL, $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $200, $2,000 or $20,000.

D. Play Symbol Caption - the printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play Symbol and 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. 560 - 1.2D

E. Retailer Validation Code - Three (3) letters found under the removable scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate instant winners. These three (3) small letters are for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The possible validation codes are:

Figure 2: GAME NO. 560 - 1.2E

Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16. Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 with the exception of ∅, which will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through it.

F. Serial Number - A unique 13 (thirteen) digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There is a boxed four (4) digit Security Number 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 Serial Number is for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The format will be: 0000000000000.

G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00 or $20.00.

H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00 or $200.

I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $2,000 or $20,000.

J. Bar Code - A 22 (twenty-two) character interleaved two (2) of five (5) bar code which will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number and the nine (9) digit Validation Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.

K. Pack-Ticket Number - A 13 (thirteen) digit number consisting of the three (3) digit game number (560), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three (3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 250 within each pack. The format will be: 560-0000001-001.

L. Pack - A pack of "SUPERCASH" Instant Game tickets contains 250 tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of two (2). Tickets 001 and 002 will be on the top page; tickets 003 and 004 on the next page; etc.; and tickets 249 and 250 will be on the last page. Please note the books will be in a A - B configuration.

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

N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery "SUPERCASH" Instant Game No. 560 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 "SUPERCASH" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols. If a player matches any of YOUR NUMBERS play symbols to either WINNING NUMBER play symbol the player wins the PRIZE shown for that number. If a player reveals a Supercash play symbol the player wins all 10 prizes shown instantly. No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.

2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.

A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements must be met:

1. Exactly 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols must appear under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket;

2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath, unless specified, 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 except for dual image games;

5. The ticket shall be intact;

6. The Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must be present in their entirety and be fully legible;

7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes, to the Play Symbols on the ticket;

8. The ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered, unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;

9. The ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;

10. The ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized manner;

11. The ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted tickets or non-activated tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;

12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;

13. The ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket, exactly one Serial Number, exactly one Retailer Validation Code, and exactly one Pack-Ticket Number on the ticket;

14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning ticket shall correspond with the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning tickets, and a ticket with that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;

15. The ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective or printed or produced in error;

16. Each of the 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.

17. Each of the 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

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

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

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

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

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

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

B. No duplicate non-winning Your Numbers play symbols on a ticket.

C. No duplicate Winning Numbers play symbols on a ticket.

D. No 3 or more like non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.

E. The win all symbol will only appear as dictated by the prize structure.

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

G. The win all symbol will never appear more than once on a ticket.

H. When the win all symbol is used, there will be no Your Number play symbols matching either Winning Number play symbols.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "SUPERCASH" Instant Game prize of $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00 or $200, a claimant shall sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay a $50.00 or $200 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim a "SUPERCASH" Instant Game prize of $2,000 or $20,000, the claimant must sign the winning ticket and present it at one of the Texas Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment will be made to the bearer of the validated winning ticket for that prize upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

C. As an alternative method of claiming a "SUPERCASH" 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 Health and Human Services Commission for a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources 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 "SUPERCASH" 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 "SUPERCASH" 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 or within the applicable time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas Government Code Section 466.408. 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.

2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution, sales and number of prizes claimed. An Instant Game ticket may continue to be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.

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, 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, 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. 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 10,080,000 tickets in the Instant Game No. 560. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 3: GAME NO. 560 - 4.0

A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.

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. 560 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. 560, 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-200501509

Kimberly L. Kiplin

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: April 12, 2005


Instant Game Number 562 "Lucky Diamonds"

1.0 Name and Style of Game.

A. The name of Instant Game No. 562 is "LUCKY DIAMONDS". The play style is "match up with doubler".

1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.

A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 562 shall be $1.00 per ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 562.

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 - The printed data under the latex on the front of the instant ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games. The possible black play symbols are: $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100, $500, $1,000 or WILD SYMBOL.

D. Play Symbol Caption - the printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play Symbol and 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. 562 - 1.2D

E. Retailer Validation Code - Three (3) letters found under the removable scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate instant winners. These three (3) small letters are for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The possible validation codes are:

Figure 2: GAME NO. 562 - 1.2E

Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16. Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 with the exception of ∅, which will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through it.

F. Serial Number - A unique 13 (thirteen) digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There is a boxed four (4) digit Security Number 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 Serial Number is for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The format will be: 0000000000000.

G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00 or $20.00.

H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $40.00, $50.00, $100 or $500.

I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000.

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 (562), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three (3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 250 within each pack. The format will be: 562-0000001-001.

L. Pack - A pack of "LUCKY DIAMONDS" Instant Game tickets contains 250 tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of two (2). Tickets 001 and 005 will be on the top page; tickets 006 and 010 on the next page; etc.; and tickets 246 and 250 will be on the last page. A ticket will be folded over on both the front and back of the book so both ticket art and ticket backs are displayed in the shrink-wrap.

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 "LUCKY DIAMONDS" Instant Game No. 562 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 "LUCKY DIAMONDS" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose 6 (six) Play Symbols. If a player reveals 3 (three) identical amounts the player wins that amount. If a player reveals 2 (two) identical amounts and a WILD play symbol the player wins double the amount shown. . 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 6 (six) 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, unless specified, 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 except for dual image games;

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 6 (six) 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 6 (six) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.

17. Each of the 6 (six) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

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

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

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

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

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

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

B. No four or more like symbols on a ticket.

C. No three pairs on a ticket.

D. No three like symbols on a ticket containing the doubler symbol.

E. The doubler symbol will only appear on intended winners as dictated by the prize structure.

F. The doubler symbol will only appear once on a ticket.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "LUCKY DIAMONDS" Instant Game prize of $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $40.00, $50.00, $100 or $500, a claimant shall sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay a $40.00, $50.00, $100 or $500 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim a "LUCKY DIAMONDS" Instant Game prize of $1,000, 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 "LUCKY DIAMONDS" 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 Health and Human Services Commission for a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources 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 "LUCKY DIAMONDS" 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 "LUCKY DIAMONDS" 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 or within the applicable time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas Government Code Section 466.408. 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.

2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution, sales and number of prizes claimed. An Instant Game ticket may continue to be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.

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, 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, 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. 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 15,120,000 tickets in the Instant Game No. 562. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 3: GAME NO. 562 - 4.0

A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.

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. 562 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. 562, 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-200501511

Kimberly L. Kiplin

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: April 12, 2005


North Central Texas Council of Governments

Request for Proposals to Facilitate the Development of a System-Wide Boarding and Alighting Study for the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T)

This request by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for consultant services is filed under the provisions of Government Code, Chapter 2254.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking written proposals from consultants to facilitate the development of a System-wide Boarding and Alighting Study for the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T). The project will be funded through the 2004-2005 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). Engineering services are not anticipated for this study. The consultant effort will be a survey of all radial, crosstown, feeder, circulator, express, rider request and tripper routes provided by The T. Trip-specific, stop-specific, and time-point specific data will be collected to analyze existing service and to plan future levels of bus service.

Due Date

Proposals must be received no later than 5 p.m. Central Daylight Time on Friday, May 27, 2005, to Christie Zupancic, Principal Transportation Planner, North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011 or P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888. For copies of the Request for Proposals, contact Therese Bergeon, (817) 695-9267.

Contract Award Procedures

The firm or individual selected to perform this study will be recommended by a Consultant Selection Committee (CSC). The CSC will use evaluation criteria and methodology consistent with the scope of services contained in the Request for Proposals. The NCTCOG Executive Board will review the CSC's recommendations and, if found acceptable, will issue a contract award.

Regulations

NCTCOG, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Statute 252, 41 United States Code 2000d to 2000d-4; and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 1, Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all proposers that it will affirmatively assure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability in consideration of an award.

TRD-200501532

R. Michael Eastland

Executive Director

North Central Texas Council of Governments

Filed: April 13, 2005


Public Utility Commission of Texas

Notice of Application for Amendment to Certificated Service Area Boundary

Notice is given to the public of an application filed on April 6, 2005, with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, for an amendment to a certificated service area boundary.

Docket Style and Number: Application of Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (Taylor) to Amend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Modify the Service Area Boundary of the Nolan Exchange (Taylor) and the Sweetwater Exchange (SBC Texas). Docket Number 30986.

The Application: The minor boundary amendment is being filed to realign the boundary between Taylor's Nolan exchange and SBC Texas' Sweetwater exchange to allow Taylor to provide local exchange telephone service to one customer who is currently without service. SBC Texas has provided a letter of concurrence endorsing this proposed change.

Persons wishing to comment on the action sought or intervene should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 30986.

TRD-200501479

Adriana Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 8, 2005


Notice of Application for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier and Eligible Telecommunications Provider Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.418

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on April 8, 2005, for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) and eligible telecommunications provider (ETP) pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.418 and §26.417, respectively.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Connect Paging, Incorporated, doing business as Get A Phone, for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Pursuant to U.S.C. §214(e) and as an Eligible Telecommunications Provider Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.417. Docket Number 30991.

The Application: The company is requesting ETC/ETP designation in order to be eligible to receive federal and state universal service funding to assist it in providing universal service in Texas. Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. §214(e), the commission, either upon its own motion or upon request, shall designate qualifying common carriers as ETCs and ETPs for service areas set forth by the commission. Connect Paging, Incorporated, doing business as Get A Phone, seeks ETC/ETP designation in the study area of SBC, a non-rural incumbent local exchange carrier. The Company holds Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority Number 60530.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than May 12, 2005. 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 30991.

TRD-200501496

Adriana A. Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 11, 2005


Notice of Application for Sale, Transfer, or Merger

Notice is given to the public of a joint application for sale, transfer, or merger filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on April 8, 2005, pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §14.101 and §37.154 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2005) (PURA).

Docket Style and Number: Joint Application of AEP Texas North Company and LCRA Transmission Services Corporation to Transfer Certificate Rights and for Approval of Transfer of Facilities, Docket Number 30996.

The Application: AEP Texas Central Company (TCC) and LCRA Transmission Services Corporation (LCRA TSC) (Applicants) request approval to transfer from TCC to LCRA TSC two transmission facilities and associated certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) rights. TCC holds CCN Number 30028 and LCRA TSC holds CCN Number 30110. TCC owns two 69 kV transmission lines located in Aransas County (the Rockport to Fulton transmission line) and Starr County (the Garceno to Roma transmission line), which are being rebuilt to 138 kV design standards and will be capable of 138 kV operation, although both facilities will continue to operate initially at 69 kV. The Rockport to Fulton transmission line rebuild project is contained within the Rebuild Rockport to Fulton 69 kV Line Project Agreement. The 7.35 mile line is located in Aransas County and is a rebuild of a 69 kV line from 4/0 to 795 ACSR conductor between the TCC Rockport and Fulton Substations. This transmission line will increase power transfer capacity in the Rockport area. The Garceno to Roma transmission line rebuild project is contained within the Project Agreement titled Rio Grande 69 kV to 138 kV Conversion Project. The 5.4 mile Garceno-Roma 69 kV transmission line is located in Starr County and is a rebuild of a 69 kV transmission line from 4/0 to 795 ACSR conductor between the TCC Garceno and Roma Substations. This transmission line is one of several listed in this project agreement that will resolve various overload conditions by several transmission facility outage conditions. For these transmission facilities, the existing 69 kV facilities are being removed and retired, and the rebuilding of the lines qualifies both as exempt CCNs under P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.101(c)(5)(B). The Rockport to Fulton project is anticipated to be completed on June 2, 2005, and the Garceno to Roma project is anticipated to be completed on April 22, 2005.

Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission’s Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 30996.

TRD-200501517

Adriana A. Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 12, 2005


Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on April 5, 2005, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151 - 54.156 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of OnStream Communications, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 30978 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service, and long distance services.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the area served by all Local Access and Transport Areas (LATAs) in the State of Texas.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than April 27, 2005. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 30978.

TRD-200501477

Adriana Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 8, 2005


Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on April 7, 2005, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) §§54.151 - 54.156. A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of VCI Company for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 30990 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service and UNE P service.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire State of Texas.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than April 27, 2005. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 30990.

TRD-200501495

Adriana A. Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 11, 2005


Notice of Application to Amend Certificated Service Area Boundaries

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application filed on March 11, 2005, for an amendment to certificated service area boundaries within Cameron County, Texas.

Docket Style and Number: Application of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for Service Area Boundaries within Cameron County (Resaca Group, LLC). Docket Number 30864.

The Application: The application encompasses an area of land which is singly certificated to American Electric Power Company (AEP), formerly known as Central Power & Light (CP&L), and is within the corporate limits of the City of Brownsville. BPUB received a letter request to provide electric utility service to 6.675 acres of undeveloped land located on the frontage road of US 77. The estimated cost to BPUB to provide service to this proposed area is $4,756.91. If the application is granted the area would be dually certificated for electric service.

Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas no later than April 1, 2005, 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 30864.

TRD-200501478

Adriana Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 8, 2005


Notice of Filing Made for Approval of a Tariff Rate Change for a New Service Charge Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.171

Notice is given to the public of an application filed by Industry Telephone Company (Industry) with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) on March 28, 2005 to make a tariff rate change.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Comanche Industry Telephone Company for Approval of a Minor Rate Change Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.171. Tariff Control Number 30928.

The Application: Industry has filed a statement of intent with the Commission to restructure its existing service charges, replace a service charge and introduce new service charges.

For a copy of the proposed tariffs or for further information regarding this application, customers should contact Industry Telephone Company at 17105 Fordtran Blvd., Industry, Texas 78944 or call (979) 357-4411 during regular business hours.

Customers have a right to petition the commission for a review of this application. If the commission receives a complaint relating to the proposed change from either an affected intrastate access customer or a group of affected intrastate access customers that, the preceding 12 months, the company billed more than 10% of its total intrastate gross access revenues, the application will be docketed. The deadline to comment or request to intervene in this proceeding is June 13, 2005. Persons wishing to comment or intervene should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Customer Protection Division, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 or call the commission at (512) 936-7120 or in Texas (toll-free) at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (toll-free) 1-800-735-2988.

TRD-200501516

Adriana A. Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 12, 2005


Texas Department of Transportation

Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, Request for Proposal for Land Acquisition Services

Tejas Avco Inc. intends to engage a land acquisition firm for services pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, of the Government Code. Tejas Avco will solicit and receive proposals for land acquisition firms as described below:

Airport Sponsor: Tejas Avco. Airport: Houston-Southwest. Airport Project Number: 0512HOUSW. The DBE goal is set at 0%. Project Manager is James Griffith, Jr.

Tejas Avco solicits proposals from land acquisition companies for: survey, appraisal, appraisal review, negotiations, relocation assistance if applicable, title services, closing and other services as required for land acquisition for an open to the public privately owned airport.

These services must be conducted and performed in compliance with 49 CFR Part 24, Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federally Funded Project (URARPA). Appraisal and appraiser review must be completed in conformance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Interested firms should submit proposals that must include:

1. No more than one page listing professional qualifications.

2. No more than two pages listing experience of the firm and team or individuals.

3. No more than one page describing ability to commit personnel, time and other resources to the project.

4. No more than two pages listing understanding of applicable rules, regulations, policies and other requirements associated with federally funded projects.

5. No more than three pages describing technical approach to land acquisition process.

6. Copy of license for appraiser, review appraisal and any other applicable licenses.

Four copies of the proposal shall be produced on 8.5" x 11" white paper. It shall be contained in a 3-ring binder. No introduction letter is needed. Do not include extraneous materials. PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT.

Criteria for evaluation of proposal is listed below:

1. Professional Qualifications

2. Experience of the firm and team or individuals

3. Ability to commit personnel, time and other resources to the project

4. Understanding of applicable rules, regulations, policies and other requirements associated with federally funded projects.

5. Description of technical approach to land acquisition process.

6. Licensed appraiser, review appraiser and any other applicable licenses.

Four copies of the proposal must be postmarked by U. S. Mail by midnight May 13, 2005 (CDST). Mailing address: Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483. Overnight delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. (CDST) on May 16, 2005. Overnight address: Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, 78704. Hand delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. May 16, 2005 (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 Amy Slaughter.

The sponsor selection committee will be composed of the airport owner team. The final selection by the committee will generally be made immediately following the completion of review of proposals. 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 Slaughter, Grant Manager at 1-800-68-PILOT, ext. 4519, or James Griffith, Project Manager for technical questions at 713-523-8702 (74568).

TRD-200501505

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: April 12, 2005


Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, Request for Proposal for Professional Services

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

Airport Sponsor: City of Fort Worth, TxDOT CSJ No. 0502FTWRH; Scope: Request for proposals for an Airport System Plan that includes Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and Fort Worth Spinks Airport in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular, The Airport System Planning Process, AC No: 150/5070-7.

The HUB goal is set at 0%. TxDOT Project Manager is Michelle Hannah.

Interested firms shall utilize the Form AVN-551 titled "Aviation Planning 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/avn551.doc . The form may not be altered in any way. All printing must be in black ink on white paper, except for the optional illustration page. 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. Proposals shall be stapled but not bound in any other fashion. PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT. (Attention: To ensure utilization of the latest version of Form 551, firms are encouraged to download Form 551 from the TxDOT website as addressed above. Utilization of Form 551 from a previous download may not be the exact same format. Form 551 is an MS Word Template.)

Seven unfolded copies of Form AVN-551 must be postmarked by U. S. Mail by midnight May 13, 2005 (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 May 16, 2005. Overnight address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, 78704. Please mark the envelope of the forms to the attention of Sheri Quinlan. Hand delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. May 16, 2005 (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.

The consultant selection committee will be composed of local government members. The final selection by the committee will generally be made immediately following the completion of review of proposals. The committee will review all proposals and rate and rank each. The criteria for evaluating planning proposals can be found at www.dot.state.tx.us/business/avnconsultinfo.htm . 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 for 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 Sheri Quinlan, Grant Manager, or Michelle Hannah, Project Manager for technical questions at 1-800-68-PILOT (74568).

TRD-200501504

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: April 12, 2005


Texas Workers' Compensation Commission

Invitation to Apply to the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC)

The Texas Workers' Compensation Commission seeks to have a diverse representation on the MAC and invites all qualified individuals from all regions of Texas to apply for openings on the MAC in accordance with the eligibility requirements of the Procedures and Standards for the Medical Advisory Committee. The Medical Review Division is currently accepting applications for the following Medical Advisory Committee vacancies:

Primary

* Dentist

* Employer

* General Public 1

Alternate

* Public Health Care Facility Representative

* Dentist

* Pharmacist

* Employer

* General Public 1

* Insurance Carrier

Commissioners for the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission appoint the Medical Advisory Committee members who are composed of 18 primary and 18 alternate members representing health care providers, employees, employers, insurance carriers, and the general public. Primary members are required to attend all Medical Advisory Committee meetings, subcommittee meetings, and work group meetings to which they are appointed. The alternate member may attend all meetings, however during a primary member's absence, the alternate member must attend all meetings to which the primary member is appointed. Requirements and responsibilities of members are established in the Procedures and Standards for the Medical Advisory Committee as adopted by the Commission.

The Medical Advisory Committee meetings must be held at least quarterly each fiscal year during regular Commission working hours. Members are not reimbursed for travel, per diem, or other expenses associated with Committee activities and meetings.

The purpose and task of the Medical Advisory Committee, which includes advising the Commission's Medical Review Division on the development and administration of medical policies, rules and guidelines, are outlined in the Texas Workers' Compensation Act, §413.005.

Applications and other relevant Medical Advisory Committee information may be viewed and downloaded from the Commission's website at http://www.twcc.state.tx.us and then clicking on Calendar of Commission Meetings, Medical Advisory Committee. Applications may also be obtained by calling Jane McChesney, MAC Coordinator, at 512-804-4855 or R. L. Shipe, Director, Medical Review, at 512-804-4802.

The qualifications as well as the terms of appointment for all positions are listed in the Procedures and Standards for the Medical Advisory Committee. These Procedures and Standards are as follows:

LEGAL AUTHORITY. The Medical Advisory Committee for the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, Medical Review Division is established under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act, (the Act) §413.005.

PURPOSE AND ROLE. The purpose of the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) is to bring together representatives of health care specialties and representatives of labor, business, insurance and the general public to advise the Medical Review Division in developing and administering the medical policies, fee guidelines, and the utilization guidelines established under §413.011 of the Act.

COMPOSITION. Membership. The composition of the committee is governed by the Act, as it may be amended. Members of the committee are appointed by the Commissioners and must be knowledgeable and qualified regarding work-related injuries and diseases.

Members of the committee shall represent specific health care provider groups and other groups or interests as required by the Act, as it may be amended. As of September 1, 2001, these members include a public health care facility, a private health care facility, a doctor of medicine, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, a chiropractor, a dentist, a physical therapist, a podiatrist, an occupational therapist, a medical equipment supplier, a registered nurse, and an acupuncturist. Appointees must have at least six (6) years of professional experience in the medical profession they are representing and engage in an active practice in their field.

The Commissioners shall also appoint the other members of the committee as required by the Act, as it may be amended. An insurance carrier representative may be employed by: an insurance company; a certified self-insurer for workers' compensation insurance; or a governmental entity that self-insures, either individually or collectively. An insurance carrier member may be a medical director for the carrier but may not be a utilization review agent or a third party administrator for the carrier.

A health care provider member, or a business the member is associated with, may not derive more than 40% of its revenues from workers compensation patients. This fact must be certified in their application to the MAC.

The representative of employers, representative of employees, and representatives of the general public shall not hold a license in the health care field and may not derive their income directly from the provision of health care services.

The Commissioners may appoint one alternate representative for each primary member appointed to the MAC, each of whom shall meet the qualifications of an appointed member.

Terms of Appointment: Members serve at the pleasure of the Commissioners, and individuals are required to submit the appropriate application form and documents for the position. The term of appointment for any primary or alternate member will be two years, except for unusual circumstances (such as a resignation, abandonment or removal from the position prior to the termination date) or unless otherwise directed by the Commissioners. A member may serve a maximum of two terms as a primary, alternate or a combination of primary and alternate member. Terms of appointment will terminate August 31 of the second year following appointment to the position, except for those positions that were initially created with a three-year term. For those members who are appointed to serve a part of a term that lasts six (6) months or less, this partial appointment will not count as a full term.

Abandonment will be deemed to occur if any primary member is absent from more than two (2) consecutive meetings without an excuse accepted by the Medical Review Division Director. Abandonment will be deemed to occur if any alternate member is absent from more than two (2) consecutive meetings which the alternate is required to attend because of the primary member's absence without an excuse accepted by the Medical Review Division Director.

The Commission will stagger the August 31st end dates of the terms of appointment between odd and even numbered years to provide sufficient continuity on the MAC.

In the case of a vacancy, the Commissioners will appoint an individual who meets the qualifications for the position to fill the vacancy. The Commissioners may re-appoint the same individual to fill either a primary or alternate position as long as the term limit is not exceeded. Due to the absence of other qualified, acceptable candidates, the Commissioners may grant an exception to its membership criteria, which are not required by statute.

RESPONSIBILITY OF MAC MEMBERS. Primary Members. Make recommendations on medical issues as required by the Medical Review Division.

Attend the MAC meetings, subcommittee meetings, and work group meetings to which they are appointed.

Ensure attendance by the alternate member at meetings when the primary member cannot attend.

Provide other assistance requested by the Medical Review Division in the development of guidelines and medical policies.

Alternate Members. Attend the MAC meetings, subcommittee meetings, and work group meetings to which the primary member is appointed during the primary member's absence.

Maintain knowledge of MAC proceedings.

Make recommendations on medical issues as requested by the Medical Review Division when the primary member is absent at a MAC meeting.

Provide other assistance requested by the Medical Review Division in the development of guidelines and medical policies when the primary member is absent from a MAC meeting.

Committee Officers. The chairman of the MAC is designated by the Commissioners. The MAC will elect a vice chairman. A member shall be nominated and elected as vice chairman when he/she receives a majority of the votes from the membership in attendance at a meeting at which nine (9) or more primary or alternate members are present.

Responsibilities of the Chairman. Preside at MAC meetings and ensure the orderly and efficient consideration of matters requested by the Medical Review Division.

Prior to a MAC meeting confer with the Medical Review Division Director, and when appropriate, the TWCC Executive Director to receive information and coordinate:

a. Preparation of a suitable agenda.

b. Planning MAC activities.

c. Establishing meeting dates and calling meetings.

d. Establishing subcommittees.

e. Recommending MAC members to serve on subcommittees.

If requested by the Commission, appear before the Commissioners to report on MAC meetings.

COMMITTEE SUPPORT STAFF. The Director of Medical Review will provide coordination and reasonable support for all MAC activities. In addition, the Director will serve as a liaison between the MAC and the Medical Review Division staff of TWCC, and other Commission staff if necessary.

The Medical Review Director will coordinate and provide direction for the following activities of the MAC and its subcommittees and work groups:

Preparing agenda and support materials for each meeting.

Preparing and distributing information and materials for MAC use.

Maintaining MAC records.

Preparing minutes of meetings.

Arranging meetings and meeting sites.

Maintaining tracking reports of actions taken and issues addressed by the MAC.

Maintaining attendance records.

SUBCOMMITTEES. The chairman shall appoint the members of a subcommittee from the membership of the MAC. If other expertise is needed to support subcommittees, the Commissioners or the Director of Medical Review may appoint appropriate individuals.

WORK GROUPS. When deemed necessary by the Director of Medical Review or the Commissioners, work groups will be formed by the Director. At least one member of the work group must also be a member of the MAC.

WORK PRODUCT. No member of the MAC, a subcommittee, or a work group may claim or is entitled to an intellectual property right in work performed by the MAC, a subcommittee, or a work group.

MEETINGS. Frequency of Meetings. Regular meetings of the MAC shall be held at least quarterly each fiscal year during regular Commission working hours.

CONDUCT AS A MAC MEMBER. Special trust has been placed in members of the Medical Advisory Committee. Members act and serve on behalf of the disciplines and segments of the community they represent and provide valuable advice to the Medical Review Division and the Commission. Members, including alternate members, shall observe the following conduct code and will be required to sign a statement attesting to that intent.

Comportment Requirements for MAC Members:

Learn their duties and perform them in a responsible manner;

Conduct themselves at all times in a manner that promotes cooperation and effective discussion of issues among MAC members;

Accurately represent their affiliations and notify the MAC chairman and Medical Review Director of changes in their affiliation status;

Not use their memberships on the MAC: a. in advertising to promote themselves or their business. b. to gain financial advantage either for themselves or for those they represent; however, members may list MAC membership in their resumes;

Provide accurate information to the Medical Review Division and the Commission;

Consider the goals and standards of the workers' compensation system as a whole in advising the Commission;

Explain, in concise and understandable terms, their positions and/or recommendations together with any supporting facts and the sources of those facts;

Strive to attend all meetings and provide as much advance notice to the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission staff, attn: Medical Review Director, as soon as possible if they will not be able to attend a meeting; and

Conduct themselves in accordance with the MAC Procedures and Standards, the standards of conduct required by their profession, and the guidance provided by the Commissioners, Medical Review Division or other TWCC staff.

TRD-200501501

Susan Cory

General Counsel

Texas Workers' Compensation Commission

Filed: April 12, 2005