Department of Aging and Disability Services
Notice--Procurement of Services by Area Agencies on Aging
The Department of Aging and Disability Services' Access and Intake--Area
Agencies on Aging Section oversees the delivery of Older Americans Act services
for individuals age 60 and older, their family members, and other caregivers
through contracts with Area Agencies on Aging located throughout the state.
These 28 Area Agencies on Aging are currently seeking qualified entities to
provide services, such as: Congregate Meals, Home Delivered Meals, Transportation,
Personal Assistance, Homemaker, and Caregiver, as well as other related services.
Parties interested in providing services must contact the Area Agency on
Aging operating within their service area to obtain information relating to
vendor open enrollment, requests for proposals (RFP), the contracting process,
the types of services being considered, and the actual funding available.
Identified in the comprehensive list is all Area Agencies on Aging, contact
information, addresses, telephone numbers, and service areas:
List of Area Agencies on Aging
Contact the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Access and Intake--Area
Agencies on Aging Section at (512) 438-4245 for questions about this general
notice.
TRD-200502484
Phoebe Knauer
General Counsel
Department of Aging and Disability Services
Filed: June 15, 2005
Notice of Settlement of a Texas Solid Waste Disposal Enforcement Action
Notice is hereby given by the State of Texas of the following proposed
resolution of an environmental enforcement lawsuit under the Texas Solid Waste
Disposal Act. Before the State may settle a judicial enforcement action, pursuant
to the Texas Water Code, the State shall permit the public to comment in writing
on the proposed judgment. The Attorney General will consider any written comments
and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed agreed judgment if the
comments disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the consent is
inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements
of the Acts.
Case Title and Court:
Settlement Agreement in
Harris County, Texas and the State of Texas acting by and through the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality v. Richard J. Burns
, Cause No.
2003 - 64278, 113th Judicial District, Harris County, Texas.
Background: This suit alleges violations of the Texas Solid Waste Disposal
Act at a site in Harris County, Texas. The Defendant is Richard J. Burns.
The suit seeks injunctive relief, civil penalties, attorney's fees and court
costs. The Solid Waste Disposal Act violations are for disposal of various
household wastes without a permit at 7610 East Mount Houston Road, Houston,
Harris County, Texas. The waste was removed from the site soon after the lawsuit
was filed. Richard J. Burns no longer owns the site.
Nature of Settlement: The settlement awards $218.75 in attorney's fees
to the State and $166.00 in court costs.
For a complete description of the proposed settlement, the complete proposed
Agreed Final Judgment should be reviewed. Requests for copies of the judgment,
and written comments on the proposed settlement should be directed to Mary
Smith, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Texas Attorney General, P.O.
Box 12548, Austin, Texas 78711-2548, (512) 463-2012, facsimile (512) 320-0052.
Written comments must be received within 30 days of publication of this notice
to be considered.
For information regarding this publication you
may contact A.G. Younger, Agency Liaison, at (512) 463-2110.
TRD-200502396
Nancy S. Fuller
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Filed: June 14, 2005
In 1995 the Legislature enacted Senate Bill 14, the Private Real Property
Rights Preservation Act (the Act), codified at Government Code, Chapter 2007.
As required by the Act, the Office of the Attorney General prepared Guidelines
to assist governmental entities in identifying and evaluating those governmental
actions that might result in a taking of private real property. Those Guidelines
were published in the January 12, 1996 issue of the
Texas Register
(21 TexReg 387). Current versions of the Guidelines
appear on the Office of the Attorney General website at www.oag.state.tx.us
and are published in the October 25, 2002 issue of the
Texas Register
(27 TexReg 10173).
The Act also requires the Office of the Attorney General to review the
Guidelines at least annually and revise them as necessary.
The Office of the Attorney General has begun its annual review and invites
comments whether the Guidelines are consistent with actions of the Texas Legislature
and the decisions of the United States and Texas Supreme Courts from June
1, 2004 through May 31, 2005. Please address comments to Cue D. Boykin, Assistant
Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, P.O. Box 12548, Austin,
TX 78701-2548 no later than August 23, 2005. Comments may be submitted by
email to cue.boykin@oag.state.tx.us.
For information regarding this publication, you
may contact A.G. Younger, Agency Liaison, at (512) 463-2110.
TRD-200502439
Nancy S. Fuller
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Filed: June 14, 2005
Notice is hereby given by the State of Texas of the following proposed
resolution of an environmental enforcement lawsuit under Texas Water Code §7.110.
Before the State may settle a judicial enforcement action under Chapter 7
of the Texas Water Code, the State shall permit the public to comment in writing
on the proposed judgment. The Attorney General will consider any written comments
and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed agreed judgment if the
comments disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the consent is
inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements
of the Code.
Case Title and Court:
Brazoria County, Texas,
and State of Texas v. William Daniel Moore
, Cause no. 9761 JG99, in
the 239th District Court of Brazoria County, Texas
Nature of Defendant's Operations: Defendant Moore owned and operated several
illegal dump sites in Brazoria County. Brazoria County filed its petition
against Defendant Moore claiming violations of 1) the Texas Solid Waste Disposal
Act, Tex. Health & Safety Code, Chapter 361, 2) Texas Water Code §26.121,
governing water pollution, and 3) a Brazoria County anti-dumping ordinance.
The State of Texas, through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) is a necessary and indispensable party to Brazoria County's lawsuit.
Proposed Agreed Judgment: In response to the lawsuit, Moore entered into
a contract with Vernor Materials, a materials handling company in Brazoria
County, to clean seven sites Moore owned in Brazoria County to the satisfaction
of the County and TCEQ in exchange for title to the seven tracts which will
be deeded to Vernor, except for title to Moore's homestead. Vernor has removed
all materials from the surface of the seven sites, including some hazardous
waste, and has submitted soil and water test results to TCEQ for approval.
The Agreed Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction prohibits Defendant Moore
from further illegal dumping in Texas.
For a complete description of the proposed settlement, the complete proposed
Agreed Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction should be reviewed. Requests
for copies of the judgment, and written comments on the proposed settlement
should be directed to Burgess Jackson, Assistant Attorney General, Office
of the Texas Attorney General, P.O. Box 12548, Austin, Texas 78711-2548, (512)
463-2012, facsimile (512) 320-0052. Written comments must be received within
30 days of publication of this notice to be considered.
For information regarding this publication, you
may contact A.G. Younger, Agency Liaison, at (512) 463-2110.
TRD-200502415
Nancy S. Fuller
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Filed: June 14, 2005
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 3, 2005, through
June 9, 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's web
site. The notice was published on the web site on June 15, 2005. The public
comment period for these projects will close at 5:00 p.m. on July 15, 2005.
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:
Applicant: Osprey Line
; Location: The project
is located on Cedar Bayou at 1405 FM 1405 Road, southwest of the intersection
of Spur 55 and FM 1405, in Baytown, Chambers County, Texas. The project 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: 313142;
Northing: 3288537. Project Description: The applicant proposes to construct
a barge loading facility for dry cargo containers. The project entails the
construction of an 860-linear-foot bulkhead and associated dredging for barge
access. The bulkhead will be located at the existing shoreline. All backfill
will be above the high tide line. The approximately 3.8-acre area of Cedar
Bayou will be excavated to -10 feet mean low tide. The material will be mechanically
excavated and placed at an upland location on the project site. The excavation
will impact 0.184 acre of Spartina alterniflora wetlands. The applicant is
currently exploring mitigation opportunities. CCC Project No.: 05-0293-F1;
Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #23750 is being evaluated
under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403).
Applicant: City of Corpus Christi
; Location:
The project is located adjacent to Corpus Christi Bay, at the intersection
of North Shoreline Boulevard and Kinney Street, in Corpus Christi, Nueces
County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled:
Corpus Christi, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters): Zone
14; Easting: 659500; Northing: 3071950. Project Description: The applicant
proposes to replace an existing storm water outfall that is located on the
bay side of North Shoreline Boulevard and drains into Corpus Christi Bay.
The existing outfall consists of a 3.25-foot-high by 5.7-foot-wide (inside
diameter) concrete structure. In order to compensate for the increased storm
water volume and flow that will result from drainage improvements in downtown
Corpus Christi, the applicant proposes to install a new drainage outfall that
would consist of an approximate 12-foot-high by 40-foot-wide concrete box
structure. This box structure would include two 6- by 16-foot concrete open
box culverts. A scour apron measuring 100 feet by 100 feet would be installed
bayward of the culverts. The proposed scour protection apron would consist
of approximately 535 cubic yards of crushed stone, geotextile fabric, and
concrete revetment mattress that would be placed in Corpus Christi Bay, with
a 5-foot-wide band of crushed stone installed along the north, east, and south
side edges of the apron to anchor it in place. Approximately 0.27 acre of
jurisdictional area of Corpus Christi Bay would be permanently filled for
the proposed project. Water depth at the project area is approximately -3
feet mean high tide. CCC Project No.: 05-0307-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E.
permit application #23762 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: F-W Oil Exploration, L.L.C.
; Location:
The project is located in Federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico, in South Padre
Island Area OCS Block 1145 south to South Padre Island Area OCS Block 1166,
crossing the Brazos Santiago Pass Safety Fairway in Blocks 1151, 1152, and
1166, offshore, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle
map entitled: Port Isabel, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters)
of the north fairway crossing point: Zone 14; Easting: 704542; Northing: 2884459.
Approximate UTM Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters) of the south fairway crossing
point: Zone 14; Easting: 702284; Northing: 2881136. Project Description: The
applicant proposes to install a 6-inch diameter pipeline for the transport
of gas and condensate. The pipeline begins at an existing well in Block 1145
and crosses the Brazos Santiago Pass Safety Fairway in Blocks 1151, 1152,
and 1166 and terminates at the previously authorized Structure "A" in the
Brazos Santiago Pass Anchorage Area. CCC Project No.: 05-0313-F1; Type of
Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #23766 is being evaluated under §10
of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403).
Applicant: F-W Oil Exploration, L.L.C.
; Location:
The project is located in Federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico, North Padre
Island Area OCS Block 996, 47.46 miles south to South Padre Island Area OCS
Block 1166, crossing the Brazos Santiago Pass Safety Fairway in Blocks 1151
and 1166, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map
entitled: Port Isabel, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters)
of the north fairway crossing point: Zone 14; Easting: 703458; Northing: 2882983.
Approximate UTM Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters) of the south fairway crossing
point: Zone 14; Easting: 702225; Northing: 2881178. Project Description: The
applicant proposes to install a 12.75-inch diameter pipeline for the transport
of gas and condensate for a distance of 47.46 miles. The pipeline begins at
the previously permitted Structure A within the South Padre Island Area OCS
Block 1166 within the South Padre Anchorage Area crosses the Brazos Santiago
Pass Safety Fairway in Blocks 1151 and 1166 and terminates at a subsea tie-in
in North Padre Island Area OCS Block 996 tying into the applicant's existing
6-inch diameter pipeline. CCC Project No.: 05-0314-F1; Type of Application:
U.S.A.C.E. permit application #23722 is being evaluated under §10 of
the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403).
Applicant: Chuck Gautier
; Location: The project
is located along Crash Boat Basin, at 1526 and 1530 103rd Street, in Galveston,
Galveston County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle
map entitled: Virginia Point, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates in NAD 27
(meters): Zone 15; Easting: 317683; Northing: 3238730. Project Description:
The applicant proposes to mechanically dredge an existing slough for boat
access, construct 2 boathouses, rework existing riprap to protect existing
shoreline marsh, construct a bulkhead for shoreline stabilization and mitigate
for impacts to 300 square feet of Spartina alterniflora from the dredging
and boathouse construction. The applicant also requests authorization for
10-year maintenance dredging of the slough. After dredging, the existing slough
will be 20 feet in width with a depth of 5 feet at mean high tide (MHT). Currently
the depth of the slough averages 1 to 3 feet MHT. Approximately 180 cubic
yards of dredge material will be placed on the applicant's existing upland
property. The proposed boathouses at 1526 and 1530 103rd Street will be 15
feet wide by 25 feet long. The proposed bulkhead will be placed above the
high tide line on the applicant's upland property. To mitigate for wetland
impacts the applicant proposes to create approximately 600 square feet of
new wetlands with Spartina alterniflora from existing uplands on the project
site.
On March 15, 2005 a public notice was issued, and the applicant originally
proposed to mechanically dredge an existing slough for boat access, construct
3 boathouses, place riprap or a bulkhead for shoreline stabilization and mitigate
for impacts to 560 square feet of Spartina alterniflora from the dredging
and boathouse construction. The applicant also requested authorization for
10-year maintenance dredging of the slough. After dredging, the existing slough
would average 30 feet in width with a depth of 5-feet at MHT. Approximately
800 to 1,200 cubic yards of dredge material would be placed on the applicant's
existing upland property. The first boathouse at 1534 103rd Street will have
a 30-foot-wide by 32-foot-long boathouse and walkway. The second boathouse
at 1530 103rd Street would have a 20-foot-wide by 40-foot-long walkway and
boathouse. The third boathouse at 1526 103rd Street would have a 20-foot-wide
by 32-foot-long walkway and boathouse. Approximately 230 cubic yards of concrete
riprap would have been placed along the shoreline or a bulkhead would have
been placed above the high tide line and above any existing wetland vegetation
for bank stabilization. The applicant proposed to mitigate for wetland impacts
by creating approximately 1,218 square feet of new wetlands with Spartina
alterniflora from existing uplands on the project site. CCC Project No.: 05-0319-F1;
Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #23669 (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).
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
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-200502388
Larry L. Laine
Chief Clerk/Deputy Land Commissioner, General Land Office
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: June 13, 2005
Local Sales Tax Rate Changes Effective July 1, 2005
TRD-200502371
Martin Cherry
Chief Deputy General Counsel
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: June 10, 2005
Pursuant to Chapters 403, 2305; 2305.038; and Chapter 2254, Subchapter
A, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller),
State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) announces the issuance of its Request
for Proposals (RFP #172j) for energy engineering services from qualified independent
firms and qualified energy engineers, to provide energy engineering services
for the Local Government Program (Program). Successful Respondent(s) will
be asked to assist Comptroller in performing energy engineering services and
conducting other activities related to the Program. Successful Respondent(s)
will be expected to begin performance of any contract(s) resulting from 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, telephone number: (512)
305-8673, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The RFP will be available for pick-up
at the above-referenced address on Friday, June 24, 2005, after 10:00 a.m.,
Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. Comptroller
also plans to place the RFP on the Texas Marketplace after Friday, June 24,
2005, 10:00 a.m. (CZT). All written inquiries and Non-Mandatory Letters of
Intent must be received at the above-referenced address no later than 2:00
p.m. (CZT) on Tuesday, July 12, 2005. Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent must
be addressed to William Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts,
and must be signed by an authorized representative of each entity. All responses
to questions will be posted electronically on Tuesday, July 19, 2005, on the
Texas Marketplace at: http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us. Prospective respondents
are encouraged to fax the Letters of Intent and Questions to (512) 475-0973
to ensure timely receipt. Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions received
after the deadline will not be considered.
Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the Assistant General Counsel,
Contracts Office at the location specified above (ROOM G-24) no later than
2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Tuesday, July 26, 2005. Proposals received after this
time and proposals submitted by facsimile will not be considered; respondents
shall be solely responsible for verifying timely receipt of proposals and
all required copies in the Issuing Office by the deadline.
Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation
by a committee based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in
the RFP. Comptroller will make the final decision. Comptroller reserves the
right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. Comptroller is under
no legal obligation to execute any contracts on the basis of this notice or
the distribution of any RFP. Comptroller shall pay for no costs incurred by
any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP - Friday,
June 24, 2005, 10:00 a.m. CZT; Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions
Due - Tuesday, July 12, 2005, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Posting of Official Responses
to Questions - Tuesday, July 19, 2005; Proposals Due - Tuesday, July 26, 2005,
2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - September 1, 2005, or as soon thereafter
as practical; Commencement of Project Activities - September 1, 2005, or as
soon thereafter as practical.
TRD-200502408
William Clay Harris
Assistant General Counsel, Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: June 14, 2005
Pursuant to Chapters 403, 2305; 2305.032; and Chapter 2254, Subchapter
A, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller),
State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) announces the issuance of its Request
for Proposals (RFP #172h) for energy engineering services from qualified independent
firms and qualified energy engineers, to provide energy engineering services
for the LoanSTAR Revolving Loan Program (Program). Successful Respondent(s)
will be asked to assist Comptroller in performing energy engineering services
and assist in conducting monitoring activities required by the Program. Successful
Respondent(s) will be expected to begin performance of any contract(s) resulting
from this RFP on or about 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, telephone number: (512)
305-8673, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The RFP will be available for pick-up
at the above-referenced address on Friday, June 24, 2005, after 10:00 a.m.,
Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. Comptroller
also plans to place the RFP on the Texas Marketplace after Friday, June 24,
2005, 10:00 a.m. (CZT). All written inquiries and Non-Mandatory Letters of
Intent must be received at the above-referenced address no later than 2:00
p.m. (CZT) on Friday, July 8, 2005. Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent must be
addressed to William Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, and
must be signed by an authorized representative of each entity. All responses
to questions will be posted electronically on Friday, July 15, 2005, on the
Texas Marketplace at: http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us. Prospective respondents
are encouraged to fax the Letters of Intent and Questions to (512) 475-0973
to ensure timely receipt. Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions received
after the deadline will not be considered.
Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the Assistant General Counsel,
Contracts Office at the location specified above (ROOM G-24) no later than
2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Friday, July 22, 2005. Proposals received after this time
and proposals submitted by facsimile will not be considered; respondents shall
be solely responsible for verifying timely receipt of proposals and all required
copies in the Issuing Office by the deadline.
Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation
by a committee based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in
the RFP. Comptroller will make the final decision. Comptroller reserves the
right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. Comptroller is under
no legal obligation to execute any contracts on the basis of this notice or
the distribution of any RFP. Comptroller shall pay for no costs incurred by
any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP - Friday,
June 24, 2005, 10:00 a.m. CZT; Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions
Due - Friday, July 8, 2005, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Posting of Official Responses to
Questions - Friday, July 15, 2005; Proposals Due - Friday, July 22, 2005,
2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - September 1, 2005, or as soon thereafter
as practical; Commencement of Project Activities - September 1, 2005, or as
soon thereafter as practical.
TRD-200502409
William Clay Harris
Assistant General Counsel, Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: June 14, 2005
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 06/20/05 - 06/26/05 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 06/20/05 - 06/26/05 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-200502398
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: June 14, 2005
Application to Amend Articles of Incorporation
Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the
Credit Union Department and are under consideration:
An application for a name change was received from Medical Community Credit
Union, Odessa, Texas. The credit union is proposing to change its name to
First Basin Credit Union.
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to
an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of
this publication. Any written comments must provide all information that the
interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application.
All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits
of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed
to the Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas
78752-1699.
TRD-200502480
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: June 15, 2005
Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the
Credit Union Department and are under consideration:
An application was received from The Education Credit Union, Amarillo,
Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit members
of Amarillo Independent School District (AISD) Council of PTA’s and
the individual members of the PTA organizations at Austin Middle School, Bonham
Middle School, Bowie Middle School, Crocket Middle School, Fannin Middle School,
Sam Houston Middle School, Horace Mann Middle School, Travis Middle School,
Avondale Elementary School, Belmar Elementary School, Bivins Elementary School,
Carver Elementary Academy, Carver Early Childhood, Coronado Elementary School,
Eastridge Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, Forest Hill Elementary
School, Glenwood Elementary School, Hamlet Elementary School, Humphrey’s
Highland Elementary School, Lamar Elementary School, Alice Landergin Elementary
School, Lawndale Elementary School, Robert Lee Elementary School, Mesa Verde
Elementary School, Oak Dale Elementary School, Olsen Park Elementary School,
Paramount Terrace Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Puckett
Elementary School, Ridgecrest Elementary School, Rogers Elementary School,
Sanborn Elementary School, San Jacinto Elementary School, Sleepy Hollow Elementary
School, South Georgia Elementary School, South Lawn Elementary School, Sunrise
Elementary School, Western Plateau Elementary School, Whittier Elementary
School, Wills Elementary School, Windsor Elementary School, Wolfin Elementary
School, Woodlands Elementary School, to be eligible for membership in the
credit union.
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to
an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of
this publication. Credit unions that wish to comment on any application must
also complete a Notice of Protest form. The form may be obtained by contacting
the Department at (512) 837-9236 or downloading the form at http://www.tcud.state.tx.us/applications.html.
Any written comments must provide all information that the interested party
wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application. All information
received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of an application.
Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Texas Credit
Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699.
TRD-200502481
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: June 15, 2005
Notice is given that the following application has been filed with the
Credit Union Department and is under consideration:
An application was received from Procter & Gamble Texas Employees Credit
Union (Dallas) seeking approval to merge with Texas Federal Credit Union (Dallas),
with the latter being the surviving credit union.
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to
an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of
this publication. Any written comments must provide all information that the
interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application.
All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits
of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed
to the Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas
78752-1699.
TRD-200502482
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: June 15, 2005
In accordance with the provisions of 7 TAC Section 91.103, the Credit Union
Department provides notice of the final action taken on the following application(s):
Application(s) to Expand Field of Membership - Approved
First Central Credit Union, Waco, Texas (Amended) - Persons who reside,
work, worship or attend school within a 10-mile radius of the office of First
Central Credit Union located at: 227 E. Franklin Street, Hillsboro, Texas.
Fort Worth Community Credit Union (#4), Bedford, Texas (Conditional) -
See
Texas Register
issue dated April 30, 2004.
U.S. Employees Credit Union, The Woodlands, Texas - See
Texas Register
issue dated March 25, 2005.
Texas Health Credit Union, Austin, Texas - See
Texas Register
issue dated March 25, 2005.
MemberSource Credit Union, Houston, Texas - See
Texas Register
issue dated March 25, 2005.
Houston Postal Credit Union, Houston, Texas (Amended) - Persons who live,
work, attend school or worship in and businesses located within 10 miles of
each of the following branch offices: 6055 South Loop East, Houston, Texas
77087; 401 Franklin Avenue, Houston, Texas 77002; 4600 Aldine Bender Road,
Houston, Texas 77032.
Ward County Teachers Credit Union (#1), Monahans, Texas - See
Texas Register
issue dated March 25, 2005
Application(s) to Expand Field of Membership - Denied
Ward County Teachers Credit Union (#2), Monahans, Texas - See
Texas Register
issue dated March 25, 2005
Application(s) to amend Articles of Incorporation - Approved
BP Employees Credit Union, Alvin, Texas - See
Texas Register
issue dated April 29, 2005.
TRD-200502483
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: June 15, 2005
Request for Proposal for Floor Maintenance
The Deep East Texas Council of Governments is now accepting bids for floor
maintenance of the Jasper DETCOG office. Bid documents may be picked up at
the DETCOG office on 210 Premier Drive, Jasper, Texas 75951 through Wednesday,
July 8, 2005.
The Full RFP can be obtained at http://www.detcog.org or by contacting:
Bobbie Stott Purchasing Officer
Phone: (409) 384-5704 Ext. 245
Fax: (409) 384-5390
Email: bstott@detcog.org
Submission is due to DETCOG no later than 3:00 PM on July 8, 2005.
TRD-200502373
Walter G. Diggles
Executive Director
Deep East Texas Council of Governments
Filed: June 10, 2005
Request for Proposals for Worker Training Initiatives
Notice is given that as the administrative unit for the East Texas Workforce
Development Board, the East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG), is soliciting
proposals for worker training initiatives with primary companies. Funding
is available to provide access to targeted training dollars for current workers.
The Skills Advancement Fund of East Texas (SAFE) is intended as an avenue
for primary companies throughout the East Texas WDA to access funding to provide
worker training by partnering with providers such as local community colleges
or to train workers in-house. The term "primary company" as described in the
Request for Proposals, is synonymous with the definition cited in Texas legislation.
As applied to the fourteen-county East Texas Workforce Development Area, it
refers to a company in an identified industry that manufactures a product
or provides a service where at least 50% of sales come from outside the area.
The East Texas Workforce Development Board is responsible for the oversight
of state and federally funded training, employment, and childcare services
in a fourteen county area around Longview/Marshall and Tyler MSA.
Persons or organizations wanting to receive a Request for Proposals (RFP)
package should inquire by letter, fax, or email to East Texas Council of Governments,
3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, Attn: Daniel Pippin. The fax number
for ETCOG is (903) 983-1440. The email address is Daniel.Pippin@twc.state.tx.us.
Questions regarding the RFP process can be addressed by calling (903) 984-8641.
A bidders conference will take place on Thursday, June 28, 2005 at 1:30
p.m. It is anticipated that the deadline for receipt of proposals shall be
5:00 p.m. CDT, Thursday, July 21, 2005.
TRD-200502395
Glynn Knight
Executive Director
East Texas Council of Governments
Filed: June 13, 2005
Notice of Comment Period and Announcement of Public Meeting on Draft Standard Permit for Animal Carcass Incinerators
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is providing an opportunity
for public comment and will conduct a public meeting to receive testimony
concerning a draft standard permit for animal carcass incinerators proposed
for issuance under Texas Health and Safety Code, Texas Clean Air Act, §382.05195,
Standard Permit, and 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 116, Subchapter
F, Standard Permits.
DRAFT PERMIT
The draft standard permit for animal carcass incinerators is applicable
to those facilities and associated equipment that are used to incinerate animal
carcasses and comply with the requirements as specified by this standard permit.
The New Source Review Program under 30 TAC Chapter 116 requires any person
who plans to construct any new facility or to modify any existing facility
that may emit air contaminants into the air of the state to obtain a permit
in accordance with §116.111, General Application, satisfy the de minimis
criteria of 30 TAC §116.119, De Minimis Facilities or Sources, or satisfy
the conditions of a standard permit, a flexible permit, or a permit by rule
before any actual work is begun on the facility. A standard permit authorizes
the construction or modification of new or existing facilities that are similar
in terms of operations, processes, and emissions.
A draft standard permit is subject to the procedural requirements of §116.603,
Public Participation in Issuance of Standard Permits, which includes a 30-day
public comment period and a public meeting to provide an additional opportunity
for public comment. The public is entitled to submit written or verbal comments
regarding the proposed standard permit.
PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting on the draft standard permit for animal carcass incinerators
will be held in Austin, Texas. The meeting will be structured for the receipt
of oral or written comments. Individuals may present oral statements when
called upon in order of registration. Open discussion with the audience will
not occur during the meeting; however, TCEQ staff members will be available
to discuss the draft standard permit for animal carcass incinerators 30 minutes
prior to the meeting and staff will also answer questions after the meeting.
The public meeting will be held on July 28, 2005, at 9:00 a.m., at the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality in Building B, Room 201A, 12100 Park 35
Circle, Austin, Texas.
Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation
needs who are planning to attend the meeting should contact the agency at
(512) 239-1250. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.
PUBLIC COMMENT AND INFORMATION
Copies of the draft standard permit for animal carcass incinerators may
be obtained from the TCEQ Web site at
http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/permitting/airperm/nsr_permits/files/acipc.pdf
or by contacting the Office of Permitting, Remediation, and Registration,
Air Permits Division, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, at (512)
239-1250. Comments may be mailed to Blake Stewart, Office of Permitting, Remediation,
and Registration, Air Permits Division, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, MC 163, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or faxed to (512)
239-1070. All comments should reference the draft standard permit for animal
carcass incinerators. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 28, 2005.
To inquire about the submittal of comments or for further information, contact
Blake Stewart at (512) 239-6931.
TRD-200502444
Stephanie Bergeron Perdue
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 14, 2005
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff
is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed
Orders (AOs) in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. Section
7.075 requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission
shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed
AOs. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must
be published in the
Texas Register
no later
than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes,
which in this case is
July 25, 2005
. Section
7.075 also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments
received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO
if a comment discloses facts or considerations that the consent is inappropriate,
improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes
and rules within the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance
with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to
a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in
response to written comments.
A copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the
commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A,
3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional
office listed as follows. Comments about an AO should be sent to the attorney
designated for the AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087,
MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be
received
by 5:00 p.m. on July 25, 2005
. Comments may also be sent by facsimile
machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The designated attorney is available
to discuss the AO and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone number;
however, §7.075 provides that comments on an AO should be submitted to
the commission in
writing
.
(1) COMPANY: ConocoPhillips Company formerly known as Phillips Petroleum
Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-0351-AIR-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: HW-0018-P and RN102495884;
LOCATION: two miles northeast of Borger on Spur 119N, Hutchinson County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.160
and §116.715(a), TCEQ Permit Number 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Conditions
2 and 5(C), and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by
failing to operate the affected flares with no visible emissions; 30 TAC §116.160
and §116.715(a), Air Permit Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Conditions
2 and 5(B), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to operate the affected
flares with the pilot flame present at all times; 30 TAC §116.160 and §116.715(a),
Air Permit Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Conditions 2 and 30, 40
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §60.104(a)(1), and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to operate the affected units with fuel hydrogen sulfide concentrations
within the allowable value of less than 0.10 grains per dry standard cubic
feet; 30 TAC §116.160 and §116.715(a), Air Permit Numbers 9868A
and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Condition 2, 40 CFR §60.115b, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to show correct vapor pressure for tanks; 30 TAC §116.160
and §116.715(a), Air Permit Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Condition
4, 40 CFR §63.167(a)(2), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to ensure
that open-ended valves were sealed with a cap, blind flange, plug, or a second
valve at all times; 30 TAC §116.160 and §116.715(a), Air Permit
Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Condition 12, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to continuously monitor and record the firebox temperature every
four hours; 30 TAC §116.160 and §116.715(a), Air Permit Numbers
9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Condition 44, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to use the proper preservation temperature for submitting samples
from the cooling towers; 30 TAC §116.160 and §116.715(a), Air Permit
Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Condition 3, 40 CFR §61.345(b),
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct quarterly visual inspections
of the vacuum trucks; 30 TAC §116.160 and §116.715(a), Air Permit
Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Conditions 2 and 3, 40 CFR §61.357(d)(7)(iv)(F)
and §60.115(d)(2) and (3), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to
submit complete quarterly reports; 30 TAC §116.160 and §116.715(a),
Air Permit Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Condition 2, 40 CFR §60.698(b)(1),
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to timely submit the semi-annual certification
showing that all inspections had been conducted; 30 TAC §116.160 and §116.715(a),
Air Permit Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Condition 2, 40 CFR §60.482-2(a)(1)
and §61.242-1(a)(1), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct
fugitive emission monitoring; 30 TAC §116.160 and §116.715(a), Air
Permit Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Condition 2, 40 CFR §60.482-7(d)(1),
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to repair a valve within 15 days from
the leak being detected; 30 TAC §116.160 and §116.715(a), Air Permit
Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Condition 2, 40 CFR §60.104(a)(2),
and THSC, §382.085(b), by discharging into the atmosphere sulfur dioxide
(SO2) with a 12-hour rolling average concentration in excess of 250 parts
per million by volume (ppmv) at 0% excess air; 30 TAC §§116.160,
116.715(a), and 101.201(b)(10), Air Permit Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4,
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit complete upset reports; 30
TAC §116.715(a) and §116.710(a), Air Permit Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4,
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization for the unauthorized
emissions during 37 emission events which did not qualify for an affirmative
defense to an enforcement action; 30 TAC §116.715(a) and §101.201(a)(2),
Air Permit Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, and THSC, §382.085(b), by
failing to timely submit the initial/final upset reports; 30 TAC §116.715(a),
Air Permit Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Condition 50E, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to submit a copy of the final sampling report within 45 days after
sampling was completed; 30 TAC §116.715(a), Air Permit Numbers 9868A
and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Condition 5C, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing
to operate the acid gas flare with no visible emissions; 30 TAC §116.715(a),
Air Permit Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Condition 51B, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to perform emissions testing within 14 days of replacing the oxygen
sensors; 30 TAC §116.710(a) and THSC, §382.085(b), by emitting into
the atmosphere unauthorized pollutants, 30 TAC§101.211(b) and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to submit the final report for the emission event; 30 TAC§101.201(a)(1)
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit the initial emission events
reports within 24 hours of discovery; 30 TAC §116.710(a) and §116.715(a)
and (c)(7), Air Permit Numbers 9868A and PSD-TX-102M4, Special Condition 1,
and THSC, §382.085(b), by emitting into the atmosphere unauthorized pollutants
during 12 emission events; PENALTY: $427,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Barbara L. Klein,
Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-1320; REGIONAL OFFICE: Amarillo Regional
Office, 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.
(2) COMPANY: Manzoor Enterprise, Inc. dba M&M Food Mart; DOCKET NUMBER:
2003-1170-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: 0067211 and RN101435790; LOCATION: 7448
Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience
store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a)
and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance for taking
corrective action and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and
property damage caused by accidental releases arising from the operation of
the petroleum underground storage tanks (USTs); PENALTY: $1,600; STAFF ATTORNEY:
James Sallans, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2053; REGIONAL OFFICE:
Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486,
(713) 767-3500.
(3) COMPANY: Nasrolah Kamalie dba Lucky Way Food Store; DOCKET NUMBER:
2004-1244-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: 45459 and RN102237385; LOCATION: 3802 Cove
View Boulevard, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience
store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a)
and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance for taking
corrective action and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and
property damage caused by accidental releases arising from the operation of
the petroleum USTs; PENALTY: $4,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Laurencia Fasoyiro, Litigation
Division, MC R-12, (713) 422-8914; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office,
5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(4) COMPANY: Rolando Dela Cruz dba Manila Food Plaza; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-1498-PST-E;
TCEQ ID NUMBERS: 48946 and RN102224755; LOCATION: 900 East Hackberry Street,
McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail
sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing
to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance for taking corrective action
and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused
by accidental releases arising from the operation of the petroleum USTs; PENALTY:
$3,150; STAFF ATTORNEY: Justin Lannen, Litigation Division, MC R-4, (817)
588-5927; REGIONAL OFFICE: Harlingen Regional Office, 1804 West Jefferson
Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.
TRD-200502407
Paul C. Sarahan
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 14, 2005
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
July 25, 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 July 25, 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: Aegon Direct Marketing Services, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0296-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Facility Identification Number 71356,
Regulated Entity Number (RN) 101566941; LOCATION: Plano, Collin County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: marketing facility with an on-site PST; RULE VIOLATED: 30
TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to provide acceptable financial assurance;
PENALTY: $840; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jill McNew, (512) 239-0560; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(2) COMPANY: Joyce Ann Mauldin dba Allsups Convenience Store; DOCKET NUMBER:
2005-0487-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Registration Identification Number 27595,
RN102823291; LOCATION: Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a)
and (b), by failing to provide acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $2,560;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Dana Shuler, (512) 239-2505; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918
Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.
(3) COMPANY: Bollinger Houston, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0630-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number HG3214U, RN100219088; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: abrasive cleaning and surface painting plant; RULE
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c), Air Permit Number 22561, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to operate within the permitted limits for volatile organic compound
emissions and by failing to produce reports at the end of each calendar month
that contain emission rates for the emission points; and 30 TAC §116.110(a)
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization prior to commencing
painting operations; PENALTY: $11,648; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Trina Greico,
(210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas
77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(4) COMPANY: Brownsville Navigation District; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-1227-SLG-E;
IDENTIFIER: Sludge Registration Number 21816, RN103031670; LOCATION: Brownsville,
Cameron County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: sludge transporter service; RULE
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §312.143, by failing to deposit wastes at a facility
designated by, or acceptable to, the generator; 30 TAC §312.142(c) and §312.144(f),
by failing to prominently mark all discharge valves and ports and maintain
a copy of the registration authorization in each vehicle; and 30 TAC §312.9,
by failing to timely pay sludge transporter fees; PENALTY: $3,200; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Stacey Young, (512) 239-1899; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson
Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.
(5) COMPANY: C. A. Popp dba C. A. Popp Texaco; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0580-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 12320, RN102271079; 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 provide acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $680; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Suzanne Baldwin, (512) 239-1675; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite
H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(6) COMPANY: Coastal Transport Co., Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0366-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 29449, RN101700599; LOCATION:
Cedar Park, Williamson 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: $800;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Chad Blevins, (512) 239-6017; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921
Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.
(7) COMPANY: Jivanji Burhani dba Corner Spot; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0696-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: PST Registration Identification Number 75038, RN102719036; LOCATION:
Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with
retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by
failing to provide acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $1,280; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Dana Shuler, (512) 239-2505; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue,
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(8) COMPANY: Samuel Holcomb dba Holcomb Oil Recycling; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-1026-MLM-E;
IDENTIFIER: Solid Waste Registration Number 66471, Used Oil Transporter Number
A85038, RN102777174; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
used oil recycling; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §328.24(a) and (c), by failing
to properly register as a used oil filter transporter, storage facility, and
processor and by failing to submit the 2000/2001 biennial report; 30 TAC §321.1
and §324.11 and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §279.43(a)(3)
and §279.44(d), by failing to transport off-specification used oil fuel
to an off-specification used oil burner and by failing to maintain records
of halogen analyses; 30 TAC §324.4(2)(C)(i) and §324.12(2), by failing
to properly register as a used oil processor prior to processing used oil;
30 TAC §37.2011 and §324.22 and Agreed Order Number 2002-1049-MSW-E,
by failing to demonstrate proper financial assurance to the commission for
soil remediation; 30 TAC §335.6(c), by failing to notify the commission
of all changes to the notice of registration; 30 TAC §334.9(a)(2), by
failing to submit complete and correct annual waste summaries; and 30 TAC §335.323
and the Code, §5.702, by failing to pay all outstanding non-hazardous
waste generation fees; PENALTY: $11,668; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca
Clausewitz, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston,
Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(9) COMPANY: JPO Enterprises, Inc. dba EZ Clean Car Wash; DOCKET NUMBER:
2005-0239-SLG-E; IDENTIFIER: Sludge Transporter Registration Number 23325,
RN103161949; LOCATION: Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
sludge transportation operation; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §312.143, by failing
to deposit wastes at a facility designated by, or acceptable to, the generator;
30 TAC §312.145(a) and (b)(4), by failing to maintain a record of each
individual collection and deposit in the form of a trip ticket and by failing
to submit their annual summary of activities; 30 TAC §312.142(c) and
(f)(1), by failing to maintain a copy of the registration authorization with
the assigned registration number and by failing to give notice of the office
or place of business being moved; and 30 TAC §312.144(a) and (f), by
failing to prominently mark any specially equipped vacuum pump truck, tank,
or container with the company name, telephone number, authorization stickers,
and the commission assigned registration number and by failing to prominently
mark all discharge valves and ports; PENALTY: $6,300; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Jaime Garza, (956) 425-6010; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue,
Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.
(10) COMPANY: Jack Ray & Sons Oil Co., Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0458-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN101563039; LOCATION: Arlington, 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; PENALTY: $1,920; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Daniel Siringi, (409)
898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951,
(817) 588-5800.
(11) COMPANY: La Gloria Oil and Gas Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0342-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number SK0022A, RN100222512; LOCATION: Tyler, Smith
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c),
Air Permit Numbers R-5955, 56281, 4028, R-4902, and 21004, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to comply with the emission limits for sulfur dioxide; PENALTY:
$10,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE:
2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.
(12) COMPANY: Lyondell-Citgo Refining LP; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0359-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN100218130; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: oil refinery; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(1) - (3),
115.352(2), 116.715(a), 40 CFR §§60.103(a), 60.104(a)(1), and 63.171(a),
New Source Review (NSR) Flexible Air Permit Number 2167/PSD-TX-985, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to limit the hydrogen sulfide concentration, by failing to operate
the wet gas scrubber at a minimum pressure drop, by failing to maintain a
maximum hourly average carbon monoxide concentration, by failing to maintain
the sulfur dioxide concentration, and by failing to repair three valves within
15 days of leak detection; 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 111.111(a)(4)(A)(ii),
and 116.715(a), NSR Flexible Air Permit Number 2167/PSD-TX-985, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to note daily flare observations in the flare observation log;
and 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 115.114(a)(1) and (2), and 116.715(a), 40
CFR §63.120(a)(2)(i) and (b)(1)(iii), NSR Flexible Air Permit Number
2167/PSD-TX-985, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct the required
inspections for three storage tanks; PENALTY: $105,336; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Terry Murphy, (512) 239-5025; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H,
Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(13) COMPANY: McCormick Marketing, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0611-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 51989, RN101832681; LOCATION:
O'Donnell, Lynn 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: $800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Jill McNew, (512) 239-0560; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3300 North A Street, Building
4, Suite 107, Midland, Texas 79705-5404, (915) 570-1359.
(14) COMPANY: Millennium Petrochemicals, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0053-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HX1726J, RN100224450; LOCATION: La Porte, Harris
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: organic chemical manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §116.115(c), New Source Permit Number 4751, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to comply with the emission limits; and 30 TAC §101.201(a)(1)(B)
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to notify the regional office of a
reportable emissions event; PENALTY: $10,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kensley
Greuter, (512) 239-2520; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston,
Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(15) COMPANY: North Park Public Utility District; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0400-MWD-E;
IDENTIFIER: Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number
11855001, RN102185808; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
domestic wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES
Permit Number 11855001, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply
with the permitted effluent limits; PENALTY: $45,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Joseph Daley, (512) 239-3308; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H,
Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(16) COMPANY: Penn-Cal, L.L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0627-AGR-E; IDENTIFIER:
TPDES Permit Number 0003199000, RN102313244; LOCATION: Hico, Erath County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dairy; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §321.39(b)(1),
(f)(19)(A), (C) - (F), and §321.40(8) (currently 30 TAC §321.39(b)(3)
and §321.40(d) - (f)), TPDES Permit Number 0003199000, and the Code, §26.121(a),
by failing to maintain compliance with the waste storage ponds (WSP) and by
failing to operate and maintain irrigation equipment by failing to dewater
the WSP; PENALTY: $6,944; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Catherine Albrecht, (713)
767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951,
(817) 588-5800.
(17) COMPANY: Richard and Rebecca Reed dba R&R Reed Recycling; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2005-0265-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104310735; LOCATION: Commerce, Hunt
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: salvage yard recycling; RULE VIOLATED: 30
TAC §101.201(a)(1) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to report an
emission event and by failing to comply with the general outdoor burning prohibition;
30 TAC §116.110(a)(1) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to contain
their emission; 30 TAC §330.5(c) and §335.4(1), by failing to prevent
the disposal and dumping of municipal and industrial solid waste at an unauthorized
site; 30 TAC §335.62 and 40 CFR §262.11, by failing to conduct a
hazardous waste determination and waste classification; 30 TAC §328.60(a),
by failing to obtain a scrape tire storage site registration; and 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4)
and 40 CFR §122.26(a), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge
storm water associated with industrial activity; PENALTY: $16,728; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Craig Fleming, (512) 239-5806; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive,
Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(18) COMPANY: Sabine Valley Center dba Oak Haven Recovery Center; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2004-1860-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: TPDES Permit Number 11361001, RN101525608;
LOCATION: Marshall, Harrison County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: domestic wastewater;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 11361001, and
the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with the permitted discharge
limits for total suspended solids and dissolved oxygen; PENALTY: $1,680; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Ruben Soto, (512) 239-4571; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive,
Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.
(19) COMPANY: Dae Kwang Kim dba Times Market 121; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0279-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 32920, RN102379021; LOCATION:
Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store
with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(5)(A)(i)
and (B)(ii) and the Code, §26.3467(a), by failing to ensure that the
owner or operator had a valid, current delivery certificate and by failing
to renew the underground storage tank registration (UST) and self-certification
form; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(2)(A)(i)(III) and the Code, §26.3475(a)
and (c)(1), by failing to test a line leak detector and by failing to monitor
USTs and pressurized piping for releases; PENALTY: $12,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Lori Thompson, (903) 535-5100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200,
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.
(20) COMPANY: Total Petrochemicals USA, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0146-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HG0036S, RN100212109; LOCATION: La Porte, Harris
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: organic chemical manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §116.115(c), Air Permit Numbers 21538 and 3908B, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $13,900; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Merrilee Hupp, (512) 239-4490; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue,
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
TRD-200502400
Paul C. Sarahan
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 14, 2005
List of Late Filers
Listed below are the names of filers from the Texas Ethics Commission who
did not file reports, or failed to pay penalty fines for late reports in reference
to the listed filing deadline. If you have any questions, you may contact
Robbie Miller at (512) 463-5800 or (800) 325-8506.
Deadline: 8 Days Before an Election Report Due October
25, 2004
Harold V. Dutton, Jr., 4432 Rawley, Houston, Texas 77020
Deadline: Semiannual GPAC/SPAC Report Due January
18, 2005
Ralph Buller, Citizens for New Braunfels First, 319 N. Main Avenue, San
Antonio, Texas 78205-1413
Raymond H. Langhaim, Keep Our Kids Safe, 101-C N. Greenville Avenue, PMB
#603, Allen, Texas 75002
Bart C. Standley, Campaign for Houston, 5440 Alder, Houston, Texas 77081
Deadline: Semiannual J/COH Report Due January 18,
2005
Bernald Fred Ashmead, 1348 Gardenia, Houston, Texas 77018
Yvonne Davis, P.O. Box 763368, Dallas, Texas 75376-3368
Milton I. Fagin, P.O. Box 100777, San Antonio, Texas 78201
Andrew Butler Hill, 3933 Bunting Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76107-2610
Rick W. Neudorff, 2307 Bengal, Plano, Texas 75023
Bonnie Rangel, 500 E. San Antonio #601, El Paso, Texas 79901
Deadline: Monthly Report Due April 5, 2005
Ronald Martin, Houston Police Officers Union PAC, 1602 State Street, Houston,
Texas 77007
Deadline: Lobby Activities Report Due January 10,
2005
Tony Korioth, P.O. Box 161000, Austin, Texas 78716
Pamela R. Beachley, 906 Rio Grande Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Ervin E. Schroeder, 5618 Highway 332 East, Freeport, Texas 77541
James L. Frey, P.O. Box 40, Lorena, Texas 76655-0040
Sandra L. Tyler, 2828 N. Haskell Street, Dallas, Texas 75204
Allen K. Horne, 4817 Malaquita Branch, Austin, Texas 78738
Melinda Wheatley, 208 Westhaven Drive, Austin, Texas 78746-4443
Martin L. Allday III, P.O. Box 27564, Houston, Texas 77227
Craig Douglas, 1717 West Sixth Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78703
Michael Cushman, 401 W. 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Noe Rangel, 755 E. Mulberry, Suite 200, San Antonio, Texas 78212
Melodie Stegall, 3600 W. Parmer Lane, Suite 120, Austin, Texas 78727
Tammy Dowe, 1293 Eldridge Parkway, Houston, Texas 77077
Lara Kennedy, 9600 Great Hills Trail, Suite 150W, Austin, Texas 78759
Monty W. Wynn, Texas Children's Hospital, 6621 Fannin Street, Houston,
Texas 77030-2399
E. J. Agbonayinma, P.O. Box 1111, Stafford, Texas 77497
Deadline: Lobby Activities Report Due February 10,
2005
Blanca Laborde, 2100 LaCasa Drive, Austin, Texas 78704
Deadline: Lobby Activities Report Due March 10,
2005
Melinda Wheatley, 208 Westhaven Drive, Austin, Texas 78746-4443
Deadline: Lobby Activities Report Due April 11,
2005
Melinda Wheatley, 208 Westhaven Drive, Austin, Texas 78746-4443
Frank Jackson, 701 Brazos #500, Austin, Texas 78701
Mark Seale, 1122 Colorado Street, Suite 111-A, Austin, Texas 78701
Deadline: Lobby Activities Report Due May 10, 2005
Melinda Wheatley, 208 Westhaven Drive, Austin, Texas 78746-4443
Mark Seale, 1122 Colorado Street, Suite 111-A, Austin, Texas 78701
Connie Roberts, 11107 Heron Cove, Austin, Texas 78759
Deadline: Personal Financial Statement Due April
30, 2004
Raymond T. Meza, 3126 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, Texas 76904
TRD-200502391
David Reisman
Executive Director
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: June 13, 2005
Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials
TRD-200502378
Cathy Campbell
General Counsel
Department of State Health Services
Filed: June 10, 2005
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 Dimmitt County Memorial Hospital (registrant - R01345-000) of Carrizo Springs.
A total penalty of $4,000 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-200502377
Cathy Campbell
General Counsel
Department of State Health Services
Filed: June 10, 2005
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 Terry H. Peters, D.C. (registrant - R18219-002) of San Antonio. A total
penalty of $4,000 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-200502376
Cathy Campbell
General Counsel
Department of State Health Services
Filed: June 10, 2005
Notice of Hearing on Proposed Nursing Facility Payment Rates for State Veterans Homes
Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct
a public hearing on June 28, 2005, to receive public comment on proposed payment
rates for state-owned veterans nursing facilities. These nursing facilities
are in the nursing facility program operated by the Texas Department of Aging
and Disability Services. The SFY 2005 payment rates are proposed to be effective
July 1, 2005, for McAllen and August 1, 2005, for El Paso to correspond with
the opening dates of those facilities. The SFY 2006 payment rates are proposed
to be effective September 1, 2005, for both areas. 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 June 28, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. in the Permian Basin Room of Building
H, Braker Center at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758-4021. Written
comments regarding the proposed 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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3101. 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, HHSC Rate Analysis, MC H-400, 1100
49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3101.
Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary
aids or services should contact Ms. Ebenhoeh, HHSC Rate Analysis, MC H-400,
1100 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3101 by June 23, 2005, so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.
Proposal. As the single state agency for the state Medicaid program, HHSC
proposes the following per day payment rates for the state-owned veterans
nursing facilities:
(1) Effective July 1, 2005: McAllen, $127.00; and
(2) Effective August 1, 2005: El Paso, $127.00.
HHSC proposes the following per day payment rates for the state-owned veterans
nursing facilities effective September 1, 2005:
(1) McAllen, $133.00; and
(2) El Paso, $133.00.
The proposed rates for each nursing facility are based upon the state veterans
home semi-private basic daily rate in effect on the first day of the rate
period in accordance with 1 TAC §355.111(d). These rates will be reconciled
retrospectively based on actual costs in accordance with 1 TAC §355.311(j).
Methodology and justification. The proposed rates were determined in accordance
with the rate reimbursement setting methodology at 1 TAC §355.511(d).
TRD-200502428
Wendy Pellow
Assistant General Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: June 14, 2005
Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Texas Government Code, the Health
and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces the release of its Request
for Proposals for consulting services for technical assistance (RFP #529-05-0115A).
HHSC seeks to procure technical expertise to assist in the strategic development,
implementation, and evaluation of a Texas healthy marriage initiative pursuant
to this RFP.
HHSC is soliciting for consulting services to ensure that HHSC has the
necessary technical expertise to strategically develop, implement, and evaluate
a Texas healthy marriage initiative. The successful bidder will serve as a
resource for the Commission and will provide guidance for research related
to marriage in Texas, provide guidance in the development of capacity to deliver
training related to marriage across a wide array of audiences, and have demonstrated
expertise in promoting and/or implementing public marriage policy for state
government(s).
The RFP is located in full on HHSC's Business Opportunities Page under
HHSC Contracting Opportunities link at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/about_hhsc/BusOpp/BO_opportunities.html.
HHSC also posted notice of the procurement on the Texas Marketplace on June
22, 2005.
The successful contractor will be expected to provide technical assistance
necessary in the planning, development, and implementation of effective and
efficient programs utilizing major federal grants.
Health and Human Services Commission's Sole Point-Of-Contact For Procurement
Jeff Johnson
Manager, Family and Community Services
Health and Human Services Commission
909 W. 45th Street, Building 2
Austin, Texas 78711-2668
(512)-206-5187
jeff.johnson@hhsc.state.tx.us
All questions regarding the RFP must be sent in writing to the above-referenced
contact by 5 p.m. Central Time on July 1, 2005. HHSC will post all written
questions received with HHSC's responses on its website on July 6, 2005, or
as they become available. All proposals must be received at the above-referenced
address on or before 5 p.m. Central Time on July 12, 2005. Proposals received
after this time and date will not be considered.
All proposals will be subject to evaluation based on the criteria and procedures
set forth in the RFP. HHSC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all
proposals submitted. HHSC is under no legal or other obligation to execute
any contracts on the basis of this notice. HHSC will not pay for costs incurred
by any entity in responding to this RFP.
TRD-200502375
David Brown
Assistant General Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: June 10, 2005
Notice of Public Hearing
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
PY 2006
For the fiscal year that begins October 1, 2005, the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) anticipates receiving federal funds
to continue the operation of certain programs that assist very low-income
Texans with home energy. While in the process of deciding how to use Low-Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds, TDHCA now seeks opinions of
groups affected by LIHEAP programs as well as opinions of other interested
citizens.
As part of the public information, consultation, and public hearing requirements
for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, the Community Affairs Division
of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will conduct
one public hearing (in addition to posting the proposed plan on the TDHCA
internet site). As its primary purpose, the hearing solicits comments on the
proposed use and distribution of federal fiscal year (FFY) 2006 funds provided
under LIHEAP. LIHEAP provides funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program
(WAP) and Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).
The public hearing has been scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, July 19, 2005, 2:00 p.m.
Room #436, TDHCA Headquarters,
507 Sabine St.
Austin, Texas 78701
A representative from TDHCA will explain the planning process and receive
comments from interested citizens and affected groups regarding the proposed
plan for LIHEAP subrecipients (Intended Use Report). A copy of the Intended
Use Report may be obtained after July 5, 2005, through TDHCA's web site, http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/ea.htm
or by contacting the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Community
Affairs Division, Energy Assistance Section, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, Texas
78711-3941, or by phone at (512) 475-1435.
Anyone may submit comments on the intended use of funds in written form
or oral testimony at the public hearing. TDHCA must receive written comments
no later than 5:00 p.m., July 21, 2005. Comments concerning the Intended Use
Report may be submitted via the Internet at john.touchet@tdhca.state.tx.us
or by fax (512) 475-3935 or through John Touchet at TDHCA using the postal
service address provided above. If you have any questions regarding the public
hearing process or any of the programs referenced above, please contact TDHCA,
Community Affairs Division, Energy Assistance Section.
Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should
contact Ms. Gina Esteves at (512) 475-3943 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989
at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can
be made.
Non-English speaking individuals who require interpreters for this meeting
should contact John Touchet, (512) 475-1435 at least three days before the
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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.
TRD-200502374
Edwina P. Carrington
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: June 10, 2005
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Plaza at Chase
Oaks 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 Rasor Elementary, 945 Hedgcoxe,
Plano, Texas 75025, at 6:00 p.m. on July 11, 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
UHF Chase Oaks Housing, L.P., a limited partnership, or a related person or
affiliate thereof (the "Borrower") to finance a portion of the costs of acquiring,
constructing, equipping and rehabilitating a multifamily senior housing development
(the "Development") described as follows: 240-unit multifamily residential
senior rental development to be located on the east side of Chase Oaks Boulevard
and approximately 0.25 miles north of Legacy Drive, Plano, Collin 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-200502442
Edwina P. Carrington
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: June 14, 2005
Company Licensing
Application for admission to the State of Texas by MEMIC INDEMNITY COMPANY,
a foreign Fire and/or Casualty company. The home office is in Manchester,
NH.
Application to change the name of INDUSTRIAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
to CARDIF PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, a domestic Fire and/or
Casualty company. The home office is in Irving, TX.
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-200502488
Gene C. Jarmon
Chief Clerk and General Counsel
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: June 15, 2005
Request for Proposals - Outside Counsel
REQUESTOR:
Board of Regents
Midwestern State University
3410 Taft Blvd.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
The Board of Regents of Midwestern State University is requesting proposals
for the purpose of retaining a firm to act as the university’s outside
counsel.
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS:
1. All proposals must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked: "Sealed
Proposal-Outside Counsel Services." All proposals must be received by 5:00
p.m., Monday, July 18, 2005.
2. Ten (10) copies of the proposal are required and may be mailed to: Midwestern
State University, ATTN: Debbie Barrow, Executive Assistant, 3410 Taft Blvd.,
Wichita Falls, TX 76308 or hand delivered to 3410 Taft Blvd., Room 107, Hardin
Administration Building, Wichita Falls, TX by 5:00 p.m., July 18, 2005. Each
proposal should indicate the name and phone number of the principal contact
for the firm.
3. Questions or comments concerning this request for proposals should be
directed to: Dr. Jesse W. Rogers, President, Midwestern State University,
3410 Taft Blvd., Wichita Falls, TX 76308, (940) 397-4211.
4. The Board intends to select a firm at its meeting August 5, 2005. The
selected firm will be notified on or about August 19, 2005.
5. The Board shall submit its selection to the Texas State Attorney General
for final approval.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to award
the contract to the next most qualified firm if the successful firm does not
execute a contract within thirty (30) days after the award of the proposal.
2. The Board reserves the right to request clarification of information
submitted and to request additional information of one or more applicants.
3. The Board and staff will perform an evaluation of the selected firm’s
performance as necessary, and the Board shall have the right to terminate
its contract by specifying the date of termination in a written notice to
the firm at least thirty (30) working days before the termination date. In
this event, the firm shall be entitled to just and equitable compensation
for any satisfactory work completed.
4. Any agreement or contract resulting from acceptance of a proposal shall
be on forms either supplied by or approved by the Attorney General. The Board
reserves the right to reject any agreement that does not conform to the request
for proposals and any Board requirements for agreements and contracts.
5. The selected firm shall not assign any interest in the contract and
shall not transfer any interest in the same without prior written consent
of the Board.
ELIGIBLE PROPOSERS
1. The Midwestern State University Board of Regents will only consider
proposals from law firms licensed in Texas.
2. Counsel must have prior legal experience with public, non-profit organizations.
Experience with state agencies and an interest in education will be viewed
favorably in the selection process.
3. Counsel must agree to work closely with the President of the University
in matters submitted to Counsel for review.
4. Counsel must agree to attend any and all Board of Regents meetings,
which are held no less than quarterly on the campus of Midwestern State University,
Wichita Falls, Texas. Counsel’s attendance would only be required at
the request of the Board and adequate notice would be provided.
5. Counsel must maintain malpractice insurance in an amount of not less
$1,000,000.
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
The selected firm will provide the following services:
1. In all situations where assistance is required by the Office of the
Attorney General on litigation or general counsel matters being handled by
the Office of the Attorney General, or where the Office of the Attorney General
defers the matter to outside counsel.
2. In situations where expertise in school law and policy is required.
3. In situations where prior knowledge or experience with the particular
facts or issues in the matter or where other unusual circumstances exist which
would facilitate the most timely and economical handling of the matter.
4. In emergency and other situations that require a response time that
the Office of the Attorney General cannot reasonably provide.
5. In situations involving personal meetings or conferences where the charges
for legal fees and expenses for travel by the Office of the Attorney General
would result in a total cost greater than could be obtained by using the outside
counsel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Describe how the firm is organized and how its resources will be put
to work for MSU.
2. List the firm’s most recent three (3) years of experience in higher
education, school law, state agency or public, non-profit organizations relationships.
State the term of the relations, briefly describe the work performed, and
include the names, addresses and phone numbers of contact persons.
3. Affirm that no individual in the firm has represented any client in
any matter pending before Midwestern State University during the previous
six-month period.
PERSONNEL:
1. Indicate which individuals in the firm would be assigned in a direct,
on-going working relationship with the Board and staff and include their resumes.
Indicate the role these individuals assumed in the three-year history of higher
education, school law, state agency or public, non-profit organizations relationships
as described in subsection 2 of the QUALIFICATIONS section.
2. Indicate the availability of individuals described in subsection 1 of
this section.
3. Include a description of your firm’s Affirmative Action program
and include any strides made in the employment of women and minorities.
COMPENSATION:
Explain the firm’s proposed hourly fee schedule and the projected
annual cost for the scope of services detailed in this RFP. If the firm proposes
that the university bear the cost of incidental expenses associated with these
services, clearly state what type of incidental expense and estimated costs
the university would be expected to bear.
TRD-200502485
Jesse W. Rogers
President
Midwestern State University
Filed: June 15, 2005
Services to Eligible Persons Under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
The Permian Basin Workforce Development Board (PBWDB) issues this public
notice of its annual strategic and operational Plan Modification. PBWDB is
responsible for the implementation of workforce development programs throughout
its Board area, which includes the following counties: Andrews, Borden, Crane,
Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Loving, Martin, Midland, Pecos,
Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Ward, Winkler.
Available to the public is a PBWDB draft of the strategic and operational
Plan Modification for the plan year of July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006. The public
comment period will begin Wednesday, June 15, 2005 and will end at noon on
Monday, July 18, 2005. The general public may access the document Monday -
Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 2911 La Force Blvd., Midland, Texas. Public comments
must be submitted in writing attention: Willie Taylor-Plan Modification, PBWDB,
P.O. Box 61947, Midland, Texas 79711, or by fax to (432) 561-8785.
The deadline to receive comments is 12 noon on July 18, 2005. All comments
will be incorporated as part of the Board's Plan Modification. The Permian
Basin Workforce Development Board is an equal opportunity organization.
TRD-200502397
Gail Dickenson
Deputy Director
Permian Basin Workforce Development Board
Filed: June 14, 2005
Correction of Error
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) published a Notice of Application
for Authority to Surcharge Fuel Under-Recovery in the May 27, 2005, issue
of the
Texas Register
(30 TexReg 3169).
In the first and fourth paragraphs on page 3170, the notice cites "Docket
Number 30165" in error. The correct cite is "Docket Number 31065".
TRD-200502410
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on June 6, 2005, for retail electric provider (REP)
certification, pursuant to Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) §§39.101
- 39.109. A summary of the application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Retail Power Supply, LP for Retail
Electric Provider (REP) Certification, Docket Number 31197 before the Public
Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant's requested service area by geography includes the geographic
area of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
Persons wishing to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326,
or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than
July 1, 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 31197.
TRD-200502369
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 9, 2005
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on June 7, 2005, for retail electric provider (REP)
certification pursuant to Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) §§39.101
- 39.109. A summary of the application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of 1-800-RECONEX for Retail Electric
Provider (REP) certification, Docket Number 31205 before the Public Utility
Commission of Texas.
Applicant's requested service area by geography includes the entire State
of Texas.
Persons wishing to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326,
or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than
July 1, 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 31205.
TRD-200502372
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 10, 2005
On June 3, 2005, Intermedia Communications, 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 60082. Applicant intends to relinquish its certificate.
The Application: Application of Intermedia Communications, LLC to Relinquish
its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 31188.
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
June 29, 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 31188.
TRD-200502344
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 8, 2005
Notice of Consultant Contract Award
The Office of the Secretary of State ("SOS"), in accordance with Chapter
2254 of the Texas Government Code, has awarded a consultant contract to Mr.
Bob Rasmussen, 7916 FM 1117, Nixon, Texas, for services to the Chairman of
the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission ("BRAC"). Effective date
of the consultant contract is June 6, 2005, with a preliminary report due
to the Chairman of the Strike Force on or before July 11, 2005, and a final
comprehensive report due on or before September 7, 2005, the ending date of
the contract, subject to extension at the option of SOS. Estimated cost for
the initial term of the contract (exclusive of any options to renew) is $55,000,
including reimbursable travel and other related consulting services expenses.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Governor Rick Perry
granted a limited waiver to provisions of Chapter 2254 because there is a
substantial need for the consulting services to be provided given the short
time period for preparing for a July 11, 2005 BRAC Regional Hearing in San
Antonio. Further, the SOS cannot adequately perform the services solely with
its own internal personnel or obtain the same or similar consulting services
through a relationship with any other individual state agency. An emergency
exists with respect to the timing of the presentation of the fact-based, objective
case to the 2005 BRAC Regional Hearing on July 11, 2005, which prevents the
SOS from providing the necessary resources using internal agency staff or
through other state agency staff.
Governor Perry issued Executive Order RP-43 to create the Texas BRAC Response
Strike Force. The Strike Force is charged with coordinating Texas' efforts
to preserve military installations that the Department of Defense has recommended
for closure. The Governor appointed Secretary of State Roger Williams as Chairman
of the BRAC Strike Force.
The following military installations in Texas have been recommended for
closure: Naval Station, Ingleside; Red River Army Depot, Texarkana; Lone Star
Ammunition Plant, New Boston; and Brooks City-Base, San Antonio. Estimated
economic impact to Texas is $1 billion.
Mr. Rasmussen is the former Director of Greater Kelly Redevelopment Authority
in San Antonio. He participated in the preparation of a Regional Hearing position
for Kelly Air Force Base, and has made numerous presentations before BRAC
Commissioners. He was instrumental in providing data analysis and factual
information as required by the Air Force and Department of Defense. He was
named to head the successful Kelly USA initiative, which has redeveloped much
of Kelly AFB following its closing during the 1995 BRAC round. Consequently,
Mr. Rasmussen is uniquely qualified to work in the field of the provision
of BRAC consulting services.
Questions concerning this notice may be directed to Benjamin M. Hanson,
Chief of Staff and General Counsel, (512) 463-5770, bhanson@sos.state.tx.us.
TRD-200502445
Benjamin M. Hanson
Chief of Staff and General Counsel
Office of the Secretary of State
Filed: June 15, 2005
Request for Information
The Texas A&M University System (A&M System) requests information
from law firms interested in representing the System in bond matters. This
RFI is issued for the purpose of establishing (for the biennium beginning
September 1, 2005) a referral list from which the A&M System, by and through
its Office of General Counsel, will select appropriate counsel for representation
on specific bond matters and securities law issues as the need arises. These
needs include the usual and necessary services of a bond counsel in connection
with issuance, sale and delivery of bonds, notes, and commercial paper.
Description.
The A&M System comprises
nine universities, seven state agencies and a health science center in Texas.
Public bond issuance is conducted under two major programs and is rated by
at least two major rating agencies. Bonds are issued under authority granted
the System in Article VII, §18 of the Texas Constitution (Permanent University
Fund). A flexible rate note program with an authorized limit of $80 million
is frequently used to finance capital improvement needs of the program. Note
sales are normally conducted once or twice each year. As of May 31, 2005,
$10 million is issued and outstanding. Current and advance refunding of Permanent
University Fund bonds are conducted periodically based on potential savings
opportunities. Under authority granted in Chapter 55, Texas Education Code
and Chapters 1207 and 1371, Texas Government Code, and other applicable laws,
the A&M System also issues revenue bonds for capital improvements. The
A&M System employs a revenue bond program, which offers a combined pledge
of all legally available revenues with certain exceptions (the Revenue Financing
System). A commercial paper program is used for interim financing with long-term
bonds sold to provide more permanent financing. The commercial paper program
is presently authorized up to $200 million. As of May 31, 2005, the amount
of issued and outstanding commercial paper is $200 million. A bond issue sold
June 2, 2005 and scheduled to close June 30, 2005 will reduce the amount of
commercial paper outstanding to approximately $33 million. Current and advance
refunding of bonds and escrow restructures of previously defeased bonds, based
on market opportunities, may be expected. Federal tax related matters regarding
bonds issued by the A&M System, including strategies and management practices
in the conduct of a debt program, requires a close working relationship with
bond counsel. Contact is frequent, particularly in regard to the Revenue Financing
System program due to the significant level of capital improvements anticipated
throughout the System over the next two years. The A&M System invites
responses to this RFI from qualified firms for the provision of such legal
services under the direction and supervision of the A&M System's Office
of General Counsel. Once the most qualified candidate(s) is selected, the
A&M System will negotiate in good faith to award a contract. If negotiations
are unsuccessful, the A&M System will negotiate with another qualified
firm to provide bond counsel services.
Responses.
Responses to this RFI should include
at least the following information: [1] a description of the firm's or attorney's
qualifications for performing the legal services, including the firm's prior
experience in bond issuance matters and securities law issues; [2] the names,
experience, and technical expertise of the attorneys who may be assigned to
work on such matters; [3] appropriate information regarding efforts made by
the firm to encourage and develop the participation of minorities and women
in the provision both of the firm's legal services generally and bond matters
in particular; [4] disclosures of conflicts of interest (identifying each
and every matter in which the firm has, within the past calendar year, represented
any entity or individual with an interest adverse to the A&M System or
to the State of Texas, or any of its boards, agencies, commissions, universities,
or elected or appointed officials); and [5] confirmation of willingness to
comply with policies, directives and guidelines of the A&M System and
the Attorney General of the State of Texas.
Format and Person to Contact.
Three copies
of the response are requested. The response should be typed, preferably double-spaced,
on 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper with all pages sequentially numbered, either stapled
or bound together. Responses should be sent by mail or delivered in person,
marked "Response to Request for Information" and addressed to:
Delmar L. Cain, General Counsel
Office of General Counsel
The Texas A&M University System
200 Technology Way, Suite 2087
College Station, Texas 77845-3424
Telephone (979) 458-6122 for questions
Deadline for Submission of Response.
All
responses must be received by the Office of General Counsel of The Texas A&M
University System at the address set forth above not later than 5:00 p.m.,
July 15, 2005.
TRD-200502486
Thelma Isenhart
Assistant Executive Secretary to the Board
Texas A&M University, Board of Regents
Filed: June 15, 2005
Public Notice - Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority
The Texas Department of Transportation (department) will conduct a public
hearing to receive comments on the proposed formation of the Hidalgo County
Regional Mobility Authority ("Hidalgo County RMA") by Hidalgo County (the
"county").
On April 21, 2005, the county filed a revised petition requesting authorization
from the Texas Transportation Commission to form the Hidalgo County RMA. As
proposed, the Hidalgo County RMA would encompass the boundary of the county,
and would be governed by a board of directors of seven members. Six of the
board members would be appointed by the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court.
In addition to the board members appointed by the county, the presiding officer
of the board will be appointed by the Governor. The initial project of the
Hidalgo County RMA will be an approximately 9.9 mile project known as the
South Truck/Haz-Mat Connector from U.S. 281 to U.S. 83. The project will consist
of new right of way for the entire length of the segment.
Pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, §26.12, the department
will hold a public hearing on the date, time, and location indicated below
to receive public comments and assess the level of public support concerning
the proposed Hidalgo County RMA:
Wednesday, July 13, 2005, 6:00 p.m.
Hidalgo County Commissioner’s Court Room
First Floor, Administration Building
100 E. Cano
Edinburg, Texas 78539
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing and to
provide input. Those desiring to make official comments may register starting
at 5:30 p.m. Oral and written comments may be presented at the public hearing,
or written comments may be submitted by mail. To be included in the official
record of the public hearing, written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m.
on August 3, 2005. Written comments should be mailed to: Doug Woodall, P.E.,
Director of Turnpike Planning and Development, Texas Turnpike Authority Division,
Texas Department of Transportation, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the public hearing and who
may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are
deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print, or Braille, are requested
to contact Godfrey Garza, Jr., at (956) 292-7080 at least two business days
prior to the hearing, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
A copy of Hidalgo County’s petition to the Texas Transportation Commission
is available for inspection at the offices of the Hidalgo County Right of
Way Department located at 902 N. Doolittle in the City of Edinburg.
TRD-200502399
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: June 14, 2005
Request for Applications for an Inventory of Springs in 71 Texas Counties
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB or Board) requests the submission
of Requests for Applications from interested applicants leading to the possible
award of contracts for state Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007 to conduct an inventory
of springs in 71 Texas counties. The total amount of the grant awarded by
TWDB shall not exceed $110,000, as administered through the TWDB’s Water
Assistance Fund from funds provided by the Texas Water Assessment Allocation
Program through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Rules governing the funding
(31 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 355) are available upon request from
the Board, or may be found at the Secretary of State’s Internet address:
{http://www.sos.state.tx.us/tac/}; then sequentially select, "TAC Viewer,"
"Title 31," "Part 10," and "Chapter 355." Guidelines for responding to the
Request for Applications, which include an application form and detailed information
on the research topic, will be available at the TWDB’s website at: {http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/publications/requestforproposals/requestsforproposals_index.asp},
or will be provided upon request.
Description of the Research Objectives and Purpose
In 1981, Gunnar Brune published a book titled
Springs of Texas
that is widely recognized as the definitive reference
guide on Texas springs. The book includes information on the major and historical
springs from 183 of the 254 Texas counties. Information on the springs is
useful to regional water planning organizations, allows groundwater management
districts to have a greater understanding of the interaction between surface
and groundwater, and improves conceptual models and boundary conditions in
groundwater and surface-water availability models.
The purpose of this study is to systematically catalog and describe springs
in the remaining 71 counties and complete a database of Texas springs. Most
of the 71 counties are located in the Edwards Plateau region west of Austin,
the northeast central region of Texas, and some counties in southern Texas.
Initial work will involve identification of springs in the 71 counties from
information provided by U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps and interviews
of local residents. All springs in the TWDB database and those identified
from this research will be digitized on the digital versions of U.S. Geological
Survey topographic maps (1:24000) and Bureau of Economic Geology Geologic
Atlas of Texas maps using ArcView 9.0.
A second phase of field surveys on 800 to 900 significant springs identified
during initial research will include verification of spring existence, estimates
of current flows and water quality, as well as documentation of the springs’
histories, ecological surroundings, and locations. Spring locations will be
documented with a Global Positioning System unit and photographed. Documentation
of ecological surroundings will include descriptions of wetland and aquatic
vegetation and species and surrounding plant communities if applicable. Location,
current flow, water quality, and related information in addition to digital
photographs and scanned image files of ecological descriptions and spring
histories will be made available to the TWDB in the proper electronic format
for inclusion in their groundwater database. The final report will include
description of the project, methodologies, and a database of spring information.
Description of Applicant Criteria
The applicant should: (1) demonstrate prior experience in the research
topic; (2) be able to review, research, analyze, evaluate, and interpret data
and research findings; and (3) have excellent oral presentation and writing
abilities. If the applicant is short-listed, the applicant should be prepared
to make an oral presentation to TWDB staff. The scope of work, schedule, and
contract amount will be negotiated after the TWDB selects the most qualified
applicant. Failure to reach a negotiated contract may result in subsequent
negotiations with the next-most qualified applicant; however, a negotiation
will not occur with applicants who are determined by the TWDB to be unqualified
or otherwise unsuited to perform the requested research. Applicants selected
to conduct the research may be required to present the results of their research
at one or more of TWDB’s monthly public meetings or a TWDB staff meeting.
Deadline for Submittal, Review Criteria and Contact
Person for Additional Information
Historically Underutilized Businesses are encouraged to submit statements
of qualifications and/or participate as sub-contractors in the water research
program. Ten double-sided, double-spaced copies of a completed Request for
Applications must be filed with the Board
prior to
5:00 PM, July 8, 2005
. Respondents to this request shall limit their
Applications to the size previously mentioned, excluding the resumes of the
project team members. Applications can be directed either in person to Ms.
Phyllis Thomas, Texas Water Development Board, Stephen F. Austin Building,
Room 537, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas; or by mail to Ms. Phyllis
Thomas, Texas Water Development Board, P.O. Box 13231--Capitol Station, Austin,
Texas 78711-3231.
All applicants must contact the
TWDB to obtain TWDB’s guidelines for responding to the Request for Applications.
Requests for information and the Board’s guidelines for responding
to the Request for Applications should be directed to Ms. Phyllis Thomas at
the preceding address, by calling (512) 463-3154, or by e-mail to: {phyllis.thomas@twdb.state.tx.us}.
TRD-200502441
Suzanne Schwartz
General Counsel
Texas Water Development Board
Filed: June 14, 2005
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) requests the submission of proposals
leading to the possible award of contracts to analyze groundwater quality
samples for the TWDB’s groundwater quality monitoring program. In order
to receive the
nomination
, the applicant must
meet the qualifications as described below.
Description of Funding Consideration:
For
state fiscal year 2006, September 1, 2005, through August 31, 2006, funding
up to $384,000 has been initially authorized from General Revenue and from
the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the analysis of groundwater quality
samples submitted by the TWDB and its designated cooperators. In the event
that acceptable proposals are not submitted, the TWDB retains the right to
not award contract funds.
Deadline, Contact Person for Additional Information,
and Review Criteria:
Six (6) double-sided copies of a complete proposal
may be filed with the TWDB at any time up to the deadline for funding consideration.
Upon successful review by the TWDB, recommendations for funding of proposals
will be presented to the TWDB’s governing board at its earliest meeting
possible. TWDB must receive all grant applications by 5:00 p.m., July 8, 2005.
Proposals can be directed either in person to Ms. Phyllis Thomas, Room 537,
Texas Water Development Board, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress
Avenue, Austin, Texas, or by mail to Ms. Phyllis Thomas, Texas Water Development
Board, P.O. Box 13231 - Capitol Station, Austin, Texas, 78711-3231. Applications
will be evaluated according to the evaluation criteria below. Requests for
information concerning evaluation criteria may be directed to Ms. Phyllis
Thomas at the preceding address or by calling Ms. Janie Hopkins at (512) 936-0841.
Contract Period:
The successful applicant
will be awarded a one (1) year contract effective September 1, 2005 through
August 31, 2006.
Option to Renew:
This contract may be extended
for four (4) additional one (1) year periods, provided all terms and conditions
remain in full force and effect except for the contract period being extended.
This option, if exercised, is to be executed in the form of a letter of agreement,
to be issued no sooner than ninety days (90) prior to expiration of this contract,
nor later than the final day of the contract period. This option to renew
requires the mutual agreement of both parties. Refusal by either party to
exercise this option to extend will cause this contract to expire on the original
or mutually-agreed upon date. The total period of this contract, including
all extensions as a result of exercising this option, will not exceed a maximum
combined period of five (5) years.
Factors of Award:
Applications will be evaluated
according to Title 31, Texas Administrative Code Chapter 355, Subchapter A,
as well as the following criteria:
(1) Signed and dated application form.
(2) Responsiveness of proposal.
(3) Total low cost and best quality for TWDB.
(4) Certification by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for
drinking water chemical analysis.
(5) National accreditation/certification by (or in process of obtaining)
National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) or American
Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA).
(6) Use of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency methodology.
(7) Submission of results from participation in the last two Water Supply
(WS) and Water Pollution (WP) Proficiency Tests.
(8) Ability, capacity, and skill to perform the contract or provide the
service required.
(9) Experience, including capabilities in the area of services to be provided.
If the project is to include subcontractors, all member firms shall be listed
accordingly.
(10) History of performance.
(11) Character, responsibility, integrity, and reputation.
(12) Previous and existing compliance with laws relating to the contract
or service.
(13) Sufficiency of the applicant’s financial resources and ability
to perform the contract or provide the service.
(14) Analytical detection and quality control limits.
Experience:
Applicant certifies that it has
a minimum of five (5) years experience as an analytical laboratory analyzing
all of the analytes requested in this proposal.
References:
Applicant will include with the
proposal the name and addresses of five (5) firms to which it has provided
these types of services in the past three (3) years or with which it is under
contract for such services presently and the names of company representatives
who may be contacted for references and performance history. Applicant must
supply credentials of the employee(s) doing the actual services, including
but not limited to, the Analyst/Chemist of Record, the Project Manager, and
the Sample Custodian. The TWDB may use other references to determine an applicant’s
performance history. A single negative reference, in the TWDB’s sole
discretion, will be cause for disqualification of the applicant.
Delivery of Samples:
The laboratory must
be able to receive the samples in Austin, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day or,
if from out of town, must provide its own ice chests and pay for shipping
to the place of processing while making sure the sample holding times are
not exceeded during transport.
Delivery of Results:
Written final analytical
reports, chains of custody, and electronic data in comma-quote delimited format
must be submitted to the TWDB in TWDB’s format within 15 working days
of sample receipt for analytes listed in
Attachment
1
. The written final report must include the laboratory identification
number, the client identification number, the sample collection date, the
analytical results, the methods used, the units of measure, the practical
quantitative limits, the date analyzed, the analyst of record, and the STORET
code for each analyte.
Estimated Requirements:
It is estimated that
the TWDB will require analysis of up to 800 samples during a one (1) year
period for the analytes listed in
Attachment 1
,
up to 100 samples during a one (1) year period for the analytes listed in
Inspections:
Applicant will allow inspection
of its laboratory facilities and its analytical processes prior to award of
a contract as well as during the term of the contract.
Subcontracting:
All constituents listed in
Documentation:
Applicant must submit the
following information with its proposal or the proposal will be considered
non-responsive:
1. References.
2. An example of the chain of custody form to be used.
3. An example of a Final Analytical Report package.
4. An example of the electronic data file format.
5. A copy of the laboratory’s Quality Manual.
6. Methodology, quality control limits, detection limits, and price per
sample for analytes in this request for proposals.
7. Copies of all accreditations, approvals, and certifications.
8. An archive schedule for samples, data, and final reports.
9. Per sample cost for the collective constituents listed in
Attachment 1
and per sample cost for each of the constituents listed
in
Attachment 2
and
Attachment 3
.
Scope:
It is the intent of the TWDB to award
an annual contract for analytical services for parameters listed in the attachments.
All samples must be tested in conformance with U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency standards.
Standards:
The applicant will perform analytical
services on the parameters requested and will complete all analyses according
to the procedures set forth in "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water
and Wastewater," current edition, or in "Methods for Chemical Analysis of
Water and Wasters," current edition. If a standard method is not available,
the analytical method used must be a method approved in writing by the TWDB’s
contract manager.
Receptacles and Preservation Acids:
The successful
proposal will include, at no extra cost to the TWDB, all sample bottles, containers,
preservation acids, chains of custody, and shipping services. The laboratory
must retain the samples for 30 days after the final analytical report has
been submitted to the TWDB in the event that the TWDB requests re-analysis.
Retesting:
The TWDB may request that any
questionable analytical results be retested. The retest must be performed
in compliance with the holding time of the sample whenever possible. The cost
of the retest will be absorbed by the laboratory if the retest produces different
results, or whenever a cation/anion imbalance of greater than five percent
(>5%) occurs. If the results of the retest are the same, the TWDB will pay
for the cost of retesting.
Invoicing:
Invoices will be summarized and
submitted monthly. Each invoice will summarize the number of samples analyzed,
the total cost of the samples, and the dates of service.
All potential applicants can contact the TWDB to obtain the rules in Title
31, Texas Administrative Code Chapter 355, Subchapter A and an application
instruction sheet. Requests for information, the TWDB's rules and instruction
sheet covering the research and planning fund may be directed to Ms. Phyllis
Thomas at the preceding mailing address, by email at phyllis.thomas@twdb.state.tx.us,
or by calling (512) 463-3154.
ATTACHMENT 1
List of Routine Analytes (to be analyzed with specified
methodology or instrument, if applicable) and Cation/Anion Balance
Alkalinity, Total
Alkalinity, Phenol
Bromide
Chloride
Fluoride
Nitrate, nitrite/nitrate, Automated Flow Analysis (AFA)
Silica
Sulfate
Aluminum, dissolved, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICPMS)
Antimony, dissolved, ICPMS
Arsenic, dissolved, ICPMS
Barium, dissolved, ICPMS
Beryllium, dissolved, ICPMS
Boron, dissolved
Cobalt, dissolved, ICPMS
Copper, dissolved, ICPMS
Iron, dissolved
Lead, dissolved, ICPMS
Lithium, dissolved, ICPMS
Manganese, dissolved, ICPMS
Molybdenum dissolved, ICPMS
Selenium, dissolved, ICPMS
Strontium, dissolved
Thallium, dissolved, ICPMS
Vanadium, dissolved, ICPMS
Zinc, dissolved, ICPMS
Calcium, dissolved
Magnesium, dissolved
Potassium, dissolved
Sodium, dissolved
Cadmium, dissolved, ICPMS
Chromium, dissolved, ICPMS
Cation/Anion Balance
ATTACHMENT 2
List of Radiogenic Analytes
Gross Alpha, total
Gross Beta, total
Uranium 238, total
ATTACHMENT 3
List of Isotopic Analytes
Tritium, helium in-growth method
Carbon-13
Carbon-14, Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Technique (AMS Technique)
Oxygen-18
Deuterium
Sulfur-34
Oxygen on sulfate
TRD-200502440
Suzanne Schwartz
General Counsel
Texas Water Development Board
Filed: June 14, 2005
Office of the Attorney General
Notice Regarding Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act (SB 14) Guidelines
Texas Water Code Enforcement Settlement Notice
Coastal Coordination Council
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Notice of Request for Proposals
Notice of Request for Proposals
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Application to Expand Field of Membership
Applications for a Merger or Consolidation
Notice of Final Action Taken
Deep East Texas Council of Governments
East Texas Council of Governments
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative Enforcement Actions
Proposed Enforcement Orders
Texas Ethics Commission
Department of State Health Services
Notice of Preliminary Report for Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Notice of Violation on Dimmitt County Memorial Hospital
Notice of Preliminary Report for Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Notice of Violation on Terry H. Peters, D.C.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Notification of Consulting Procurement
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Notice of Public Hearing
Texas Department of Insurance
Midwestern State University
Permian Basin Workforce Development Board
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Notice of Application for a Certificate to Provide Retail Electric Service
Notice of Application for a Certificate to Provide Retail Electric Service
Notice of Application to Relinquish a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Office of the Secretary of State
Texas A&M University, Board of Regents
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Water Development Board
Request for Proposals for the Analysis of Water Quality Samples During FY 2006