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Texas Building and Procurement Commission

The Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC), on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General, announces the issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) #303-5-11203 . TBPC seeks a five year lease of approximately 3,866 square feet of office space in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

The deadline for questions is July 15, 2005 and the deadline for proposals is July 22, 2005 at 3:00 P.M. The award date is August 15, 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=59784.

TRD-200502700

Kenneth Ming

Purchaser

Texas Building and Procurement Commission

Filed: June 30, 2005

Request for Proposals

The Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC), on behalf of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), announces the issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) #303-5-10910-A . TBPC seeks a 5 year lease of approximately 3,110 square feet of office space in the San Antonio area, Bexar County, Texas.

The deadline for questions is July 20, 2005, and the deadline for proposals is July 26, 2005 at 3:00 P.M. The award date is August 15, 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.

TRD-200502725

Kenneth Ming

Purchaser

Texas Building and Procurement Commission

Filed: July 1, 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 June 24, 2005, through June 30, 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 July 6, 2005. The public comment period for these projects will close at 5:00 p.m. on August 5, 2005.

FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:

Applicant: Gemelos Investments ; Location: The project is located on Copano Bay at 5441 FM 1781, in Rockport, Aransas County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Rockport, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters): Zone 14; Easting: 691790; Northing: 3111043. Project Description: The applicant proposes to revamp and improve an existing earthen T-head. Improvements include the repair/replacement of an existing bulkhead and stabilization of existing riprap. Improvements also include the construction of boat slips, a 15- by 35-foot boat ramp, an asphalt drive, and covered picnic areas. The purpose of the project is to provide a single pier for seven or eight private homes. The pier would be for private use only and will solely provide docking for homeowners' boats. The T-head improvement project would require the removal of the western end of an existing 142-foot by 167-foot earthen T-head. The integrity of the existing wooden bulkhead has been compromised over the last several years and the land has washed away from behind it. The applicant proposes to construct a new vinyl sheet-pile bulkhead immediately in front of the existing north and south wooden bulkhead and rebuild the west bulkhead 36.5 feet behind its existing location. Once the new bulkhead is constructed, the applicant proposes to place approximately 116 cubic yards of clean fill material below Mean High Water (MHW) so that it covers approximately 3,130 square feet behind the bulkhead to form a square-shaped land mass. The T-head improvements include construction of two 4-foot by 55-foot walkways, and one 4-foot by 75-foot wooden walkway. Each of the 4-foot by 55-foot walkways would have four 2-foot by 30-foot finger piers with pilings between them to form boat slips. The pier and walkway configuration would accommodate a total of 20 vessels. The boat docking structures would be constructed over unvegetated bay bottom consisting of sand and shell where water depths transition from -2.0 to -5.0 feet MHW. Other improvements include reworking and augmenting existing riprap along the T-head driveway; however the footprint of the riprap area would not change substantially. CCC Project No.: 05-0338-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #23806 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.

Applicant: Martin Midstream Partners ; Location: The project is located in the Neches River, central to Corps of Engineers Station 800+00, at #1 Gulf States Road, 41/2 miles southeast of Beaumont, in Jefferson County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Beaumont East, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters): Zone 15; Easting: 400600; Northing: 3325700. Project Description: The applicant proposes to amend Permit No. 16483(03) to add a bulk material handling system. The system will be constructed directly between the existing dock and the shoreline. The bulk material handling system will consist of a crane, crane railway, and support structures. The applicant also requests an extension of time on the previously approved 10-year maintenance dredging. Permit 16483, issued on May 10, 1983, authorized the dredging of an area approximately 1,500 feet long to a depth of -34 feet mean low tide. It also authorized the use of Corps of Engineers Dredge Placement Area (DPA) Number 25. Amendment (01), issued on April 2, 1986, authorized an extension of time to complete work and authorized the dredging of approximately 25,000 cubic yards of material from an area east of and adjacent to the originally permitted dredge area. This amendment also authorized the installation of two T-head docks, three dolphins, and three individual pilings. Amendment (02), issued on March 22, 1995, extended the time to complete the work and authorized maintenance dredging for a period of 10 years. This amendment also authorized the construction of a new dock, consisting of four breasting dolphins, four mooring dolphins, connecting walls, and four protection dolphins; dredging to a depth of -42 feet mean low tide; and the use of Corps of Engineers DPA's 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27A. CCC Project No.: 05-0348-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #16483(04) is being evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403).

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-200502736

Trace Finley

Policy Director

Coastal Coordination Council

Filed: July 5, 2005

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Notice of Request for Proposals

Pursuant to Chapter 403, Texas Government Code, and Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, Texas Government Code; and Chapters 72-75, Property Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces the issuance of its Request for Proposals (RFP #172L) from qualified, independent firms to provide professional out-of-state unclaimed property auditing services to Comptroller. One or more successful respondents will assist Comptroller in conducting audits of out-state-unclaimed property holders and providing other related services, as directed by Comptroller. Comptroller reserves the right to award one or more contracts under this RFP. The successful respondent(s), if any, will be expected to begin performance of the contract(s), if any, awarded under this RFP on or about September 1, 2005.

Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact William Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts, 111 E. 17th St., ROOM G-24, Austin, Texas, 78774 (Issuing Office), telephone number: (512) 305-8673, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The Comptroller will mail copies of the RFP only to those specifically requesting a copy. The RFP will be available for pick-up at the above-referenced address on Friday, July 15, 2005, between 10:00 a.m. and 5 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. Comptroller will also make the complete RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace on or after Friday, July 15, 2005, 10:00 a.m. (CZT).

All written inquiries, questions, and Non-mandatory Letters of Intent to propose must be received in the Issuing Office prior to 2 p.m. (CZT) on Friday, July 29, 2005. Prospective respondents are encouraged to fax Letters of Intent and Questions to (512) 475-0973 to ensure timely receipt. The responses to questions and other information pertaining to this procurement will be posted on August 1, 2005, or as soon thereafter as practical, on the Texas Marketplace at: http://www.marketplace.state.tx.us. Questions and inquiries received after the deadline will not be considered; respondents are solely responsible for verifying timely receipt in the Issuing Office of Letters of Intent and Questions.

Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the Issuing Office at the location specified above no later than 2 p.m. (CZT), on Friday, August 5, 2005. Proposals received in the Issuing Office after this time and date will not be considered; respondents are solely responsible for verifying timely receipt of Proposals in the Issuing Office.

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

The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP - July 15, 2005; Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions Due - July 29, 2005, 2 p.m. CZT; Official Questions and Responses posted - August 1, 2005 (or as soon thereafter as practical); Proposals Due - August 5, 2005, 2 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - September 1, 2005, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Project Activities - September 1, 2005.

TRD-200502744

Pamela Smith

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: July 6, 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 §303.003 and §303.009 of the Texas Finance Code.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 07/11/05 - 07/17/05 is 18% for Consumer ¹ /Agricultural/Commercial ² /credit thru $250,000.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 07/11/05 - 07/17/05 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-200502734

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: July 5, 2005

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Notice of Amendments to the Air Quality Standard Permit for Temporary Rock and Temporary Concrete Crushers

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) is issuing amendments to the air quality standard permit for temporary rock crushers and temporary concrete crushers. The amendments to the air quality standard permit became effective July 5, 2005. The amendments implement changes associated with House Bill (HB) 1287, 78th Texas Legislature, 2003, which modified provisions of the Texas Clean Air Act (TCAA) relating to distance limits for concrete crushers (Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.065). The standard permit was amended to maintain consistency with the revised TCAA language. These amendments also include several technical and administrative improvements and corrections.

OVERVIEW OF AIR QUALITY STANDARD PERMIT AMENDMENTS

The commission is issuing amendments to the standard permit for temporary rock and temporary concrete crushers under THSC, §382.05195 and 30 TAC Chapter 116, Subchapter F, Standard Permits. The amendments are needed to maintain consistency with THSC, §382.065, as modified by HB 1287 passed in the 78th Texas Legislature. The changes relating to HB 1287 modify the applicability of distance limitations to concrete crushing facilities, and specify the method for taking the distance measurement. These changes specify that the commission shall prohibit operation of a concrete crushing facility within 440 yards of a building in use as a school, residence, or place of worship, at the time the application for a permit to operate the facility is filed with the commission. The amendments also clarify that the 440-yard distance limit would not apply to cases where a concrete crushing facility originally met the 440-yard distance requirement, but subsequent construction of residences, schools, or places of worship occurred within a 440-yard radius. The revisions to THSC, §382.065 also exempted certain concrete crushing facilities involved in demolition projects from the 440-yard distance limitation, and the amendments incorporate this exemption into the standard permit.

The commission is also issuing other technical and administrative amendments to improve readability, flexibility, and enforceability of this standard permit. Requirements concerning emission limits, control requirements, and recordkeeping have not changed substantially. A new provision eliminates the availability of the standard permit to owners or operators who apply for a permit for permanent or extended operation. The standard permit was intended to authorize temporary operations and the commission has determined, based in part on concern from the general public, that use of this standard permit to obtain initial authorization for permanent facilities is not appropriate.

PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT PERIOD

In accordance with §116.605, the TCEQ published notice of the proposed amended standard permit in the July 16, 2004, issue of the Texas Register (29 TexReg 6977). The notice was also published in the newspapers of the largest general circulation in Austin, Houston and Dallas on July 16, 2004. The comment period closed on August 20, 2004.

PUBLIC MEETING

A public meeting on the proposed amendments was held on August 20, 2004, at 10:00 a.m., at the TCEQ, Building F, Room 2210, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas. No one elected to submit verbal or written comments at the meeting.

ANALYSIS OF COMMENTS

Written comments were received from the Sierra Club Houston Regional Group (SCHRG) and from Texas Industries, Inc. (TXI).

SCHRG commented that it opposed the proposed language in subsection (1)(B), which deletes the reference to associated sources. The proposed language only refers to concrete crushing facilities. SCHRG stated that associated sources can create heavy particulate emissions.

The commission acknowledges that associated sources are sources of particulate emissions. However, the 440-yard distance limit and associated standard permit language are based on the requirements of THSC, §382.065, as modified by HB 1287. The language in THSC, §382.065 only refers to concrete crushing facilities. The commission intends that the language in the standard permit be as consistent as possible with the corresponding requirements in THSC, §382.065. Associated sources remain subject to the 200-foot distance limitation for Tier I crushers, or the 300-foot distance limitation for Tier II crushers, and these distance limitations are protective. The commission will maintain the proposed language.

SCHRG commented that it opposed the proposed provision in subsection (1)(C)(i), which states that the 440-yard distance limitation does not apply to cases where a concrete crushing facility originally met the 440-yard limit, but subsequent construction of residences, schools, or places of worship took place within the 440-yard limit. SCHRG commented that this may allow nuisances to exist.

This provision is necessary for consistency with THSC, §382.065, as amended by HB 1287. The applicable 200-foot or 300-foot distance limitation would still apply. Nuisance conditions would still be subject to enforcement under 30 TAC §101.4. The commission will maintain the proposed provision.

TXI commented that the requirement for screen sides and conveyors to be covered should not be necessary for facilities handling saturated rock or gravel. TXI also commented that a permanent spray bar should not be required at the inlet of a crusher which is processing fully saturated rock, gravel, or sand.

Although emissions from these facilities may be reduced when processing saturated rock, gravel, or sand, the standard permit is intended to cover a broad range of facility configurations and operating conditions. In order to ensure continuous compliance with all TCEQ regulations, ensure that the standard permit is practically enforceable, and to protect public health and welfare, the commission will maintain the requirement for enclosed conveyors and screens, and the requirement for a spray bar.

TXI commented that subsection (1)(D), renumbered as subsection (1)(F), should clarify that plant entrances and exits are not subject to the property line visible emission limitation.

The commission does not agree with this comment. In-plant roads, including entrances and exits, are subject to the visible emission standard. The commission declines to alter the proposed language.

TXI commented on subsection (1)(O), renumbered as subsection (1)(Q). TXI commented that a site should be allowed to add a Tier II temporary crusher to a site which has an existing crusher, if the site meets the Tier II distance limitations and other Tier II requirements, or if all of the other equipment is handling fully saturated rock.

The commission does not agree with this comment. The purpose of this standard permit is to authorize a single crushing operation, and modeling was based on that scenario. Further, the standard permit was intended to authorize temporary crushing operations at construction sites, subdivision developments, and road and highway projects, where multiple crushing operations do not occur simultaneously. The prohibition against locating at a site with another crusher is needed to ensure compliance with all TCEQ regulations and to ensure protection of public health and welfare. The commission will maintain this requirement.

TXI commented that the proposed amendments to subsections (2)(F) and (3)(E), which specify limits on the number of days a crusher could be located at a site, would place an undue burden on industry. TXI stated that the proposed amendments do not take into account factors such as inclement weather, equipment failures, or personnel issues. TXI stated that TCEQ could propose language which would provide a waiver or time extension when adverse weather or other unusual circumstances occur.

The amendments to these subsections are intended to clarify the meaning of the 45-day and 180-day time limits. These time limits have always been intended to mean the number of days the equipment is at a site, rather than just the number of days the equipment is operated. During development of the original standard permit, the number of allowed days was increased from 20 days to 45 days for Tier I units, and from 60 days to 180 days for Tier II units, partly in consideration of factors such as adverse weather and mechanical difficulties. The commission does not agree that an additional extension or waiver is necessary.

Temporary rock crushers are often engineered to allow quick transport, installation, and setup. This portability and simplicity of operation makes it difficult to distinguish between passive storage of such equipment, and construction or operation of the equipment. The requirement to remove the crushing equipment is the most practical method to ensure compliance with the standard permit. The commission declines to alter these requirements.

Copies of the standard permit for temporary rock and concrete crushers may be obtained from the TCEQ Web site at http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/permitting/airperm/nsr_permits/athrize.htm#stdpmt or by contacting the TCEQ, Office of Permitting, Remediation, and Registration, Air Permits Division at (512) 239-1250.

TRD-200502729

Stephanie Bergeron Perdue

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 5, 2005

Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 101 and the State Implementation Plan

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission) will conduct public hearings to receive testimony concerning revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 101, General Air Quality Rules, and corresponding revisions to the state implementation plan (SIP), under the requirements of Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.017; Texas Government Code, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001; and 40 Code of Federal Regulations, §51.102 of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations concerning SIPs.

The proposed amendments to §§101.1, 101.201, 101.211, 101.221 - 101.223 would revise and add definitions, and revise notification and reporting requirements, and demonstration criteria for emissions events, scheduled maintenance, startup, and shutdown activities. The proposed rulemaking would also provide for an affirmative defense for certain emissions from scheduled maintenance, startup, and shutdown activities. It would also implement House Bill 2129, §1, 79th Legislature, 2005.

Public hearings for this proposed rulemaking have been scheduled for the following dates: August 2, 2005, at 2:00 p.m., in Austin, TCEQ complex, Building C, Room 131E, 12100 Park 35 Circle; August 3, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., in Arlington, North Central Texas Council of Governments, Transportation Board Room, 3rd Floor, 616 Six Flags Drive; August 4, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., in Houston, City of Houston Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 901 Bagby; August 5, 2005, at 1:00 p.m., in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Campus, Natural Resources Center Building, Room 1003, 6300 Ocean Drive; and August 8, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., in Midland, UT of the Permian Basin, Center for Energy and Economic Diversification Building, 1400 North FM 1788.

Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact Patricia Durón, Office of Legal Services at (512) 239- 6087. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

Comments may be submitted to Patricia Durón, MC 205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or by fax to (512) 239- 4808. All comments should reference Rule Project Number 2005-024-101-CE, and must be received by 5:00 p.m., August 8, 2005. For further information, please contact Ramiro Garcia, Field Operations Division at (512) 239-4481 or Steve Ligon, Field Operations Division at (512) 239-1527.

TRD-200502712

Stephanie Bergeron Perdue

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 1, 2005

Notice of Texas Nonpoint Source Management Program Update

In accordance with Clean Water Act (CWA), §319(b), states are required to develop and update a report every five years that identifies management measures that will be undertaken to reduce and prevent pollutant loadings from nonpoint source (NPS) pollution. This document is known as the Texas NPS Management Program .

The following is a summary of the document: Chapters 1 and 2 summarize how the commission implements the United States Environmental Protection Agency's nine key elements of a state NPS management plan. These two chapters present the long- and short-term goals Texas uses to restore and protect water quality, including the milestones by which progress is assessed. Chapter 3 details the watershed approach that Texas uses as its management strategy. Chapter 4 provides a description of the agencies and organizations that address water quality issues within the state. Chapters 5 - 8 give in-depth descriptions of the numerous programs and best management practices implemented by the agencies and organizations that address NPS water quality assessment, implementation, and education. The appendices provide supplemental information and references to further support the management strategies described in preceding chapters.

The Texas NPS Management Program document is available for viewing at the following Web site: http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/water/quality/nps/stakeholder/nps_stakeholders.html . For questions regarding this document, contact Laurie Curra at (512) 239-4627, Monitoring Operations Division of the Office of Compliance and Enforcement, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

TRD-200502735

Stephanie Bergeron Perdue

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 5, 2005

Notice of Water Quality Applications

The following notices were issued during the period of June 21, 2005 through June 27, 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.

BROWNSVILLE NAVIGATION DISTRICT which operates a marine cargo handling facility at the Port of Brownsville, has applied for a renewal of Permit No. WQ0002597000, which authorizes the disposal of ballast water and bilge water from ocean-going vessels or vessels being dismantled in the port area, wastewater from storage tanks for crude petroleum, kerosine and diesel fuel, clean up of petroleum spills on water, and wastewater containing oily wastes from the sewage treatment plant and/or vegetable oil handling activities at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day via evaporation. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into water in the State. The facility and evaporation ponds are located on the north side of State Highway 48 at points approximately 1.4 miles (Pit No. 2) and 4 miles (Pit No. 1) east of the intersection of Old State Highway 48 and Farm-to Market Road 511, northeast of the City of Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas.

BROWNSVILLE NAVIGATION DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10332-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 98,000 gallons per day. The facility is located on the east side of the Marathon-Le Tourneau Company Plant which is located on the south side of State Highway 48, approximately 3.9 miles east of the intersection of State Highway 48 with Farm-to-Market Road 511, northeast of the City of Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas.

CITY OF BURNET has applied for a major amendment to TPDES Permit No. 10793-002 to authorize an increase in the irrigation area to 548 acres and reauthorize land application of sewage sludge on 328 acres of land owned by the city. The existing permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 726,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 1400 feet southeast of Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge crossing Hamilton Creek in Burnet County, Texas. The existing effluent disposal site is located adjacent to the wastewater treatment facility. The proposed effluent disposal sites will be located at the Delaware Springs Golf Course, which is approximately two miles south of the City of Burnet off of U.S. Highway 281 and next to the Burnet Municipal Airport; and at the Burnet Municipal Airport and the Galloway/Hammond baseball fields, which are located approximately one mile south of the City of Burnet off of U.S. Highway 281. The sludge disposal sites are located at the Burnet Municipal Airport and on fields adjacent to the wastewater treatment facility.

CITY OF CANADIAN has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 14259-001, 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 northeast of the City of Canadian, approximately 0.5 miles east of U.S. Highway 60 and one mile north of Farm-to-Market Road 2388 at the east end of the fairgrounds in Hemphill County, Texas.

CROCKETT COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 has applied to for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10059-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 500,000 gallons per day. The current permit also authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater via irrigation of 22-acres of native grassland located on the wastewater treatment plant site. The facility is located approximately 3,000 feet west of the State Highway 163 and approximately 2.5 miles south of the Interstate Highway 10 in Crockett County, Texas.

CROCKETT COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 has applied for a renewal of Permit No. 10059-002, which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 10,500 gallons per day via surface irrigation of 3.6 acres of non-public access grassland. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The facility and disposal site are located 0.4 mile north of Interstate Highway 10 at a point approximately 1.1 mile west of the intersection of Loop 466 and State Highway 163 in the City of Ozona in Crockett County, Texas.

CROCKETT COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 has applied for a renewal of Permit No. 10059-003, which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 9,000 gallons per day via evaporation. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The facility and disposal site are located approximately 0.5 mile north of Interstate Highway 10 at a point approximately 5 miles east of the intersection of State Highway 163 and Interstate Highway 10 in Crockett County, Texas.

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA, INC. which operates Pokluda Farms receives a semisolid mixture generated from the treatment of wastewater associated with the production of processed cheese and salsa products at the Schulenburg dairy plant, has applied for a renewal of Permit No. WQ0004252000, which authorizes the disposal of a semisolid mixture generated from vegetable and cheese processing by application on 35 acres of bermuda grass and corn at an application rate not to exceed 0.06 acre-feet per year per acre applied. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into water in the State. The Schulenburg dairy plant is located at 801 James Avenue, in the City of Schulenburg, Fayette County Texas. The 35-acre disposal site is located approximately ten miles west of State Highway 90, three miles south of Farm-to-Market Road 1295, 1.5 miles west of County Road 321, and one mile west of County Road 319 on the Pokluda Farm near the City of Schulenburg, Fayette County, Texas.

CITY OF DONNA has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10504-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 2,700,000 gallons per day. The facility is located immediately west of Farm-to-Market Road 493 and approximately 1.5 miles south of U.S. Highway 83 (Business Route) in Hidalgo County, Texas.

E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY, INC. which operates the Corpus Christi Plant, an industrial organic and inorganic chemicals manufacturing facility, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0001651000, which authorizes the discharge of process wastewater, treated domestic wastewater, utility water, groundwater, laboratory wastewater, dismantling operation wastewater, equipment wash water, and storm water at a daily average flow not to exceed 4,610,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001; and storm water runoff on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 002. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of process wastewater, domestic wastewater, utility water, groundwater, laboratory wastewater, dismantling operation wastewater, equipment wash water, and storm water at a volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 4,610,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001; and hydrostatic test water, noncontact steam condensates, and storm water runoff on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 002. The facility is located on the south side of State Highway 361, approximately 1.25 miles east of the intersection of State Highway 361 and State Highway 35, southeast of the City of Gregory, San Patricio County, Texas

THE CITY OF GEORGE WEST has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10455-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 539,000 gallons per day. The facility is located on the north side of Timon Creek 500 feet east-southeast of the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 (By-Pass) and the Missouri Pacific Railroad, and approximately 3,000 feet northeast of the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 (By-Pass) and U.S. Highway 281 in Live Oak County, Texas.

HARLINGEN SHRIMP FARMS, LTD. which operates an aquaculture shrimp and fish production facility, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0003946000, which authorizes the discharge of wastewater from an aquaculture facility at an annual average flow not to exceed 8,000,000 gallons via Outfall 001. The facility is located adjacent to Centerline Road, approximately two miles east of the intersection of Centerline Road and Buena Vista Road and approximately eight miles east of the community of Bayview, Cameron County, Texas.

INTERSTATE SOUTHWEST, LTD. which operates an iron and steel forging facility, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0004073000, which authorizes the discharge of once through cooling water, boiler blowdown, wash down water, and storm water at a daily average dry weather flow not to exceed 500,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. The facility is located adjacent to the west side of the Texas and New Orleans Railroad, with an entrance roadway off State Loop 508, approximately four miles north-west of the intersection of State Highway 6 and Farm-to-Market Road 1227, and approximately three miles south of the City of Navasota, Grimes County, Texas.

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT, INC. which operates the Greens Bayou Fabrication Yard, a facility which fabricates jackets and decks for offshore petroleum exploration and production structures, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0003792000, which authorizes the discharge of wash water and domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 30,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. The facility is located at 14035 Industrial Road, approximately 2.4 miles southeast of the intersection of Federal Road and Interstate Highway 10, in unincorporated Harris County, Texas.

CITY OF LA FERIA has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10697-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 500,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 1.7 miles south of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 506 with U.S. Highway 83, then west along Dodd Land approximately 1,000 feet in Cameron County, Texas.

NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 10 has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 14130-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 48,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at 24500 U.S. Highway 290, southeast of the Town of Cypress, north of the U.S. Highway 290 Cypress Creek bridge and on the east side of Dry Creek in Harris County, Texas.

ST. DOMINIC FISHERIES which operates an aquaculture facility for the commercial grow-out of Hybrid Striped Bass (HSB) and other species for a food source, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0004063000, which authorizes the discharge of aquaculture wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 200,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. The facility is located three miles south of the intersection of State Highway 35 and State Highway 3280, one-mile west of Farm-to-Market Road 3280, and ten miles southwest of the City of Palacios, Calhoun County, Texas.

ST. PAUL WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 14119-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 50,000 gallons per day. The facility is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Second Street and County Road 26B, approximately 2,000 feet west of State Highway 181 in San Patricio County, Texas.

SAN MIGUEL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. which operates a lignite mine, has applied for a major amendment to TPDES Permit No. WQ0002043000 to authorize the discharge of mine depressurization water via Outfalls 001 and 002; the use of mine depressurization water for dust suppression; and the addition of Outfalls 003, 004, 005, 006, and 007 discharging storm water on an intermittent and flow variable basis. The current permit authorizes the discharge of mine pit water and storm water runoff from ponds in the "active mining area" on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfalls 001 and 002; mine pit water and storm water runoff from ponds in the "post mining area" on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfalls 101 and 102; and the disposal of treated domestic wastewater, truck wash water, and storm water at a daily average flow not to exceed 62,000 gallons per day via evaporation. The facility is located on Farm-to-Market Road 3387, six miles east of State Highway 16 and south of the City of Christine, Atascosa and McMullen Counties, Texas.

SHELL OIL COMPANY AND DEER PARK REFINING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, which operates a petroleum refinery, has applied for a major amendment to TPDES Permit No. WQ0000403000 to authorize the reduction of monitoring frequencies for pollutants at Outfall 007; and to remove effluent monitoring requirements for copper at Outfalls 001, 002, 004, and 009. The current permit authorizes the discharge of utility wastewaters and storm water at a daily average dry weather flow not to exceed 2,300,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001; fire water and storm water on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfalls 002, 003, 004, 006, 008, 009; and treated process, sanitary, ballast, and utility wastewaters, and storm water at a daily average flow not to exceed 9.25 MGD via Outfall 007. The facility is located at 5900 State Highway 225, south of the Houston Ship Channel, west of Patrick Bayou, and north of State Highway 225 at Center Street in the City of Deer Park, Harris County, Texas.

STAN TRANS PARTNERS, L.P. which operates a bulk liquid storage terminal, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0002109000, which authorizes the discharge of storm water runoff on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001; and process wastewater, boiler blowdown, storm water runoff, and treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 42,000 gallons per day via Outfall 002. The facility is located at 201 Main Dock Road, adjacent to the Texas City Ship Channel Turning Basin in the City of Texas City, Galveston County, Texas.

SUGARTREE, INC. has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a minor amendment to the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit to authorize additional interim phases at a daily average flow not to exceed 38,000 gallons per day and 80,000 gallons per day. The existing permit authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 120,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 1,700 feet south-southwest of the Brazos River bridge crossing on Farm-to-Market Road 1189 in Parker County, Texas.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM which operates a marine shrimp culture (mariculture) research facility, has applied for a major amendment to TPDES Permit No. WQ0004165000 to authorize an increase in the discharge of process wastewater from a daily average flow not to exceed 10,000 gallons per day to a daily average flow not to exceed 30,000 gallons per day via Outfalls 001 and 002, due to research requirements. The current permit authorizes the discharge of process wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 10,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001; and process wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 10,000 gallons per day via Outfall 002. The facility is located on the south side of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, approximately 1,385 feet west of the ferry landing, and approximately 250 feet east of the municipal pier, on Port Street, in the City of Port Aransas, Nueces County, Texas.

TOWN OF VAN HORN has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 14241-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 405,000 gallons per day. The current permit also authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater via irrigation of 45 acres of a golf course. The facility is located approximately 1 mile southeast of the intersection of U. S. Highway 10 and U.S. Highway 90 in Culberson County, Texas.

WILLIAM SANDERS EDWARDS which operates Edwards Ranch, an aquaculture shrimp production facility, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0004166000, which authorizes the discharge of wastewater from an aquaculture facility at a daily average flow not to exceed 3,000,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. The facility is located adjacent to the Stanolind Reservoir, on the west side of State Highway 124, six miles south of the City of Stowell, Chambers County, Texas.

TRD-200502732

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 5, 2005

Proposal for Decision

The State Office of Administrative Hearings issued a Proposal for Decision and Order to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on June 29, 2005, in the matter of the Executive Director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Petitioner v. Khalid M. Tareen aka Muhammad Khalid Tareen dba Mr. MC's Grocery & Market; SOAH Docket No.582-04-4285; TCEQ Docket No. 2003-0673-PST-E. The commission will consider the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision and Order regarding the enforcement action against v. Khalid M. Tareen aka Muhammad Khalid Tareen dba Mr. MC's Grocery & Market on a date and time to be determined by the Office of the Chief Clerk in Room 201S of Building E, 12100 N. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas. This posting is Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Proposal for Decision and Order. The comment period will end 30 days from date of this publication. Written public comments should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Paul Munguia, Office of the Chief Clerk, (512) 239-3300.

TRD-200502733

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 5, 2005

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Notice of Hearing on Proposed Provider Payment Rates

Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the Community Based Alternatives, Community Living Assistance and Support Services, Consolidated Waiver, Day Activity and Health Services, Deaf-Blind With Multiple Disabilities Waiver, Medically Dependent Children, and Primary Home Care programs operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services. These payment rates are proposed to be effective September 1, 2005. The hearing will be held in compliance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §355.105(g), which requires public hearings on proposed payment rates. The public hearing will be held on August 1, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. in the Lone Star Conference Room 1047 of the Braker Center Building H, at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758-4021. Written comments regarding payment rates may be submitted in lieu of testimony until 5:00 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail to the attention of Maria Ebenhoeh, HHSC Rate Analysis, MC H-400, P.O. Box 85200, Austin, Texas 78708-5200. Express mail can be sent, or written comments can be hand delivered, to Ms. Ebenhoeh, HHSC Rate Analysis, MC H-400, Braker Center Building H, 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758-4021. Alternatively, written comments may be sent via facsimile to Ms. Ebenhoeh at (512) 491-1998. Interested parties may request to have mailed to them or may pick up a briefing package concerning the proposed payment rates by contacting Ms. Ebenhoeh by telephone at (512) 491-1352.

Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Ms. Ebenhoeh by mail at HHSC Rate Analysis, MC H-400, P.O. Box 85200, Austin, Texas 78708-5200 or by telephone at (512) 491-1358, by August 25, 2005, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Methodology and justification. The proposed rates were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodology codified as 1 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 355, Subchapter A, relating to Cost Determination Process §355.101(c).

TRD-200502731

Lee Dickinson

Assistant General Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: July 5, 2005

Public Notice Statement

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announces its intent to submit Transmittal Number 05-002, Amendment Number 699, to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

The purpose of this amendment is to replace references to a particular time-study instrument (the Time and Financial Information report or TAFI) and replace them with more general time-study language. This will ensure that the State has flexibility in use of other time-studies, tools and data sources that continue to follow generally acceptable accounting principles in the determination of necessary and reasonable costs. Clarification is also provided regarding the consideration of the need for rebasing the rate during the rate approval process.

The anticipated effective date of the proposed amendment is April 1, 2005. The proposed amendment is expected to have no fiscal impact.

To obtain copies of the proposed amendment, interested parties may contact Lesa Ledbetter by mail at Medicaid/CHIP, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 85200, Austin, Texas 78708-5200; by telephone at (512) 491-1199; by facsimile at (512) 491-1953; or by e-mail at lesa.ledbetter@hhsc.state.tx.us. Copies of the proposal will also be made available for public review at the local offices of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

TRD-200502726

Steve Aragón

Chief Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: July 1, 2005

Department of State Health Services

Notice of Preliminary Report for Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Notice of Violation on Healthsouth Diagnostic Center

Notice is hereby given that the Department of State Health Services (department) issued a notice of violation and proposal to assess an administrative penalty to Healthsouth Diagnostic Center of Hurst (registrant--M00643-000) of Hurst. A total penalty of $12,000 is proposed to be assessed the registrant for alleged violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289.

A copy of all relevant material is available, by appointment, for public inspection at the 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-200502723

Cathy Campbell

General Counsel

Department of State Health Services

Filed: July 1, 2005

Notice of Preliminary Report for Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Notice of Violation on Hemmo A. Bosscher, M.D., P.A.

Notice is hereby given that the Department of State Health Services (department) issued a notice of violation and proposal to assess an administrative penalty to Hemmo A. Bosscher, M.D., P.A. (unregistered) of Lubbock. A total penalty of $16,000 is proposed to be assessed the doctor for alleged violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289.

TRD-200502724

Cathy Campbell

General Counsel

Department of State Health Services

Filed: July 1, 2005

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Notice of Public Hearing

Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Providence Place II Apartments) Series 2005

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Issuer") at Fred Moore High School, 815 Cross Timbers, Denton, Texas 76205, at 6:00 p.m. on August 2, 2005 with respect to an issue of tax-exempt multifamily residential rental development revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 and taxable bonds, if necessary, in an amount to be determined, to be issued in one or more series (the "Bonds"), by the Issuer. The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to Quail Creek South, LP, a limited partnership, or a related person or affiliate thereof (the "Borrower") to finance a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing, equipping and rehabilitating a multifamily housing development (the "Development") described as follows: 252-unit multifamily residential rental development to be located at approximately the southwest corner of Hudsonwood Drive and Stockbridge Road which is approximately 200 yards from the 3700 block of Quail Creek Road, Denton County, Texas. Upon the issuance of the Bonds, the Development will be owned by the Borrower.

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

Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their views are invited to contact Robbye Meyer in writing in advance of the hearing. Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in writing to Robbye Meyer prior to the date scheduled for the hearing. Individuals who require a language interpreter for the hearing should contact Robbye Meyer at least three days prior to the hearing date. Personas que hablan español y requieren un intérprete, favor de llamar a Jorge Reyes al siguiente número (512) 475-4577 por lo menos tres días antes de la junta para hacer los preparativos apropiados.

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

TRD-200502690

Edwina P. Carrington

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: June 30, 2005

Notice of Public Hearing

Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Canal Place Apartments) Series 2005

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Issuer") at Houston Central Library, 500 McKinney, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77002, at 6:00 p.m. on August 1, 2005 with respect to an issue of tax-exempt multifamily residential rental development revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 and taxable bonds, if necessary, in an amount to be determined, to be issued in one or more series (the "Bonds"), by the Issuer. The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to Wayside Luxury Housing Partners LP, a limited partnership, or a related person or affiliate thereof (the "Borrower") to finance a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing, and equipping a multifamily housing development (the "Development") described as follows: 200-unit multifamily residential rental development to be located at approximately 2104 Canal Street, Harris County, Texas. Upon the issuance of the Bonds, the Development will be owned by the Borrower.

TRD-200502742

Edwina P. Carrington

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: July 6, 2005

Texas Department of Insurance

Company Licensing

Application for incorporation to the State of Texas by CATLIN INSURANCE COMPANY, INC., a domestic fire and/or casualty company. The home office is in Houston, Texas.

Application for incorporation to the State of Texas by DORAL DENTAL USA INSURANCE COMPANY INC., a domestic life, accident and/or health 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.

TRD-200502743

Gene C. Jarmon

Chief Clerk and General Counsel

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: July 6, 2005

Manufactured Housing Division

Notice of Administrative Hearing

Wednesday, July 27, 2005, 1:00 p.m.

State Office of Administrative Hearings, William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor, Austin, Texas

AGENDA

Administrative Hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in the matter of the complaints of the Manufactured Housing Division of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs vs. Abel Narizo DBA Abel's Wholesale Homes, to hear alleged violations of §§1201.255, 1201.303(b), 1201.357(a), 1201.358, 1201.354, and 1201.356 of the Act and §§80.54(a), 80.131(b), and 80.132(3) of the Administrative Rules by not properly installing two manufactured homes, by not complying with the initial reports and warranty orders of the Director and by not providing the Department with copies of completed work orders, in a timely manner. SOAH 332-05-7474. Department MHD2004001253-U and MHD2005000698-I.

Contact: Jim R. Hicks, P.O. Box 12489, Austin, Texas 78711-2489, (512) 475-3589, james.hicks@tdhca.state.tx.us

TRD-200502689

Timothy K. Irvine

Executive Director

Manufactured Housing Division

Filed: June 29, 2005

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Notice of Application to Relinquish a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority

On June 27, 2005, KMC Telecom III, LLC filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to relinquish its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60039C. Applicant intends to relinquish its certificate.

The Application: Application of KMC Telecom III, LLC to Relinquish its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 31289.

Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than July 20, 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 31289.

TRD-200502688

Adriana A. Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 29, 2005

Notice of Intent to File LRIC Study Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214

Notice is given to the public of the filing on June 27, 2005, with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission), a notice of intent to file a long run incremental cost (LRIC) study pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214. The Applicant will file the LRIC study on or about July 7, 2005.

Docket Title and Number: Kerrville Telephone Company's Application for Approval of LRIC Study for Remote Call Forwarding Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214, Docket Number 31288.

Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning the LRIC study referencing Docket Number 31288. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no later than forty-five (45) days after the date of a sufficient study and should be filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 31288.

TRD-200502687

Adriana A. Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 29, 2005

Notice of Petition for Expanded Local Calling Service

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of a petition on May 24, 2005, for expanded local calling service (ELCS), pursuant to Chapter 55, Subchapter C of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Project Title and Number: Petition for Expanded Local Calling Service from the Reagan Exchange, Project Number 31130.

The petitioners in the Reagan Exchange request ELCS to the exchanges of Bremond, Chilton, Kosse, Lott and Riesel. The Reagan Exchange is located within the Waco Local Access and Transport Area.

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 July 28, 2005. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2789. All comments should reference Project Number 31130.

TRD-200502741

Adriana A. Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 6, 2005

Request for Proposals for the Provision of Call Center and Fulfillment Services for the Texas Electric Choice Campaign

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission or PUCT) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of call center and fulfillment services for the Texas Electric Choice Campaign. This RFP is being undertaken pursuant to the commission’s statutory responsibility as provided for in the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) §39.902(a) and (c).

To be considered, the proposals must arrive at the PUCT on or before 3:00 p.m., C.D.T., Friday, July 29, 2005. The vendor will be designated by the commission on or before August 15, 2005 and must be prepared to commence service on September 1, 2005.

Entities that meet the definition of a historically underutilized business (HUB), as defined in Chapter 2161, Texas Government Code, §2161.001, are encouraged to submit a proposal.

Project Description. This RFP contains two basic services for which a vendor is needed: (1) services necessary to set up and operate a call center to handle inbound inquiries about electric choice in Texas, including, but not limited to, all equipment, labor, programming costs, and customer service representative training, and (2) services necessary to set up and provide fulfillment of educational materials in response to customer inquiries received via telephone, mail, and the Internet. The commission will provide the vendor with the use of its toll-free 1-866-797-4839 telephone number and the Texas Electric Choice materials to be distributed to Texas customers upon request.

Selection Criteria. A proposal will be selected based on the ability of the proposer to provide the best value to the state. In addition to the proposer’s ability to carry out all of the requirements contained in this RFP and demonstrated competence and qualifications of the proposer, the reasonableness of the proposed fee will be considered.

Requesting the Proposal. A complete copy of the RFP may be obtained by written request to Ben Delamater, Purchaser, Public Utility Commission of Texas, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701, or by fax (512) 936-7058, or by e-mail ben.delamater@puc.state.tx.us. You may also download the RFP from the PUC website www.puc.state.tx.us, under Hot Topics, and from the Electronic Business Daily website sponsored by the Texas Department of Economic Development at http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us.

Deadline for Receipt of Proposals. Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2005, in the Public Utility Commission of Texas Central Records. Proposals received in Central Records after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2005, will not be considered. Proposals may be received in Central Records between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on holidays. In determining the time and date of receipt, the commission will rely solely on the time/date stamp of Central Records.

TRD-200502730

Adriana A. Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 5, 2005

Texas Office of State-Federal Relations

Notice of Request for Proposals

Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, and Chapter 751, Texas Government Code, the Office of State-Federal Relations (OSFR) announces the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP #333-0607-1000) from qualified, independent firms to provide consulting services to OSFR. The successful respondent will assist OSFR in state-federal liaison activities in Washington, D.C. OSFR reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to award one or more contracts for consulting services under this RFP. The successful respondent(s) will be expected to begin performance of the contract or contracts, if any, on or about September 1, 2005.

Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact David Pagan, Associate Director, 122 C Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C., 20001, telephone number: (202) 638-3927, to obtain a copy of the RFP. OSFR will mail copies of the RFP only to those specifically requesting a copy. The RFP was made available for pick-up at the above-referenced address on Friday, July 1st, 2005, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Eastern Zone Time (EZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. OSFR also made the complete RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace at: http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us after 3 p.m. (EZT) on Friday, July 1st, 2005.

Questions: All questions regarding the RFP must be sent via facsimile to Mr. Pagan at: (202) 628-1943, not later than 2:00 p.m. (EZT), on Monday, July 18, 2005. Official responses to questions received by the foregoing deadline will be posted electronically on the Texas Marketplace no later than 2:00 p.m. (EZT) on July 20, 2005, or as soon thereafter as practical.

Closing Date: Proposals must be received in at the address specified above no later than 2 p.m. (EZT), on Monday, July 25, 2005. Proposals received after this time and date will not be considered. Respondents shall be solely responsible for confirming the timely receipt of proposals.

Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in the RFP. The consulting services sought by OSFR under the RFP relate to services previously provided by a consultant. OSFR intends to award the contract for the consulting services to a consultant that previously provided the services, unless a better offer is received. OSFR will make the final decision regarding the award of a contract or contracts. OSFR reserves the right to award one or more contracts under this RFP.