Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation
Notice of Public Hearing Regarding the Issuance of Bonds
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State
Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") at 12:00 p.m. on April 26, 2006
at 1005 Congress Avenue, Suite B10 (Conference Room), Austin, Texas 78701,
on the proposed issuance by the Issuer of one or more series of revenue bonds
(the "Bonds") to provide financing for the acquisition of single family mortgages
in the State of Texas, pursuant to its fire fighter and law enforcement or
security officers home loan program (the "Project"). The maximum aggregate
face amount of the Bonds to be issued with respect to the Project is $25,000,000.
All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to express
orally, or in writing, their views on the Project and the issuance of the
Bonds. The Bonds shall not constitute or create an indebtedness, general or
specific, or liability of the State of Texas, or any political subdivision
thereof. The Bonds shall never constitute or create a charge against the credit
or taxing power of the State of Texas, or any political subdivision thereof.
Neither the State of Texas, nor any political subdivision thereof shall in
any manner be liable for the payment of the principal of or interest on the
Bonds or for the performance of any agreement or pledge of any kind which
may be undertaken by the Issuer and no breach by the Issuer of any agreements
will create any obligation upon the State of Texas, or any political subdivision
thereof. Further information with respect to the proposed Bonds will be available
at the hearing or upon written request prior thereto addressed to David Long
at the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, 1005 Congress Avenue, Suite
500, Austin, Texas 78701; 1-888-638-3555 ext. 402.
Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting
should contact Laura Smith, ADA Responsible Employee, at 1-888-638-3555, ext.
400 through Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject
matter of this public hearing to David Long at dlong@tsahc.org.
TRD-200601747
David Long
President
Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation
Filed: March 22, 2006
Request for Proposals
SUBJECT: Request for Proposals (RFP) for "Regional Transit Services Planning"
for the Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) Region of Texas.
INVITATION: The purpose of this RFP is to solicit the services of a technical
planning consultant to provide regional transit services planning and to develop
a public transportation coordination plan for the ATCOG Region. The region
is defined by the council of government boundaries of the ATCOG Region and
includes Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Titus, and
Red River Counties. A full RFP package can be obtained by contacting Owetta
Walton, Transportation Coordinator, Ark-Tex Council of Governments, P. O.
Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75501, phone (903) 832-8636 or e-mail: owalton@atcog.org.
PROCURING AGENCY: Ark-Tex Council of Governments.
QUESTIONS: Request for revisions or exceptions to the RFP must be received
in writing to the attention of Lynda Woods-Pugh, Manager of Transportation
Services, Ark-Tex Council of Governments, P. O. Box 5307, Texarkana, TX, 75505-5307,
by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006. The response to all questions and requests
for revisions or exceptions will be issued by ATCOG by 5:00 p.m., Thursday,
April 6, 2006.
AWARD: This is a request for proposals and award will be based on project
personnel, technical approach, and price.
PROPOSAL: Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope or box clearly
marked on the outside.
DEADLINE: "SEALED PROPOSAL FOR REGIONAL TRANSIT SERVICES PLANNING." The
technical and price proposals should be in separate, marked envelopes within
the SEALED PROPOSAL. Proposals described herein can be submitted either by
mail or in person on any working day between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until
Monday, April 17, 2006, to the attention of Lynda Woods-Pugh, Manager of Transportation
Services, at the offices of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments located at
122 Plaza West, Texarkana, TX, or mailed to P. O. Box 5307, Texarkana, TX
75505-5307.
PERFORMANCE: The performance period for the contract will be through November
1, 2006.
PERIOD: Start of service is estimated to be on or about May 1, 2006.
INSURANCE: Each prospective Proposer is cautioned to review the Insurance
requirements.
DBE: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for this
solicitation is 4.00 percent.
TRD-200601691
L. D. Williamson
Executive Director
Ark-Tex Council of Governments
Filed: March 20, 2006
Public Notice Voting Rights Act Submission to the U.S. Department of Justice
AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION
TAKE NOTICE that the Bexar Metropolitan Water District, submitted an application
to the Department of Justice for pre-clearance, pursuant to the Voting Rights
Act of 1965, as amended, of the Adoption of a Redistricting Plan Bexar Metropolitan
Water District. The Board of Directors of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District
approved the plan on January 9, 2006.
Pursuant to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1973,
and 28 C.F.R. Part 51, Bexar Metropolitan Water District filed a Voting Rights
Act Submission with the Department of Justice for pre-clearance of the above-referenced
Redistricting Plan, dated March 17, 2006.
A complete copy of the Voting Rights Act Submission is available for inspection,
review, and copying in the office of the General Manager of the District,
located in the administrative offices 2047 W. Malone, San Antonio, Texas 78225.
Such complete duplicate copy is available to the public during office hours
from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The general public is invited to make comments to the Attorney General
of the United States regarding such Voting Rights Act Submission and the posting
of this notice. Any interested person is invited to make any such comment
in writing addressed to:
Chief, Voting Section
Civil Rights Division
Room 7254 - NWB
Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Ave., N. W.
Washington, DC 20530
TRD-200601718
F. Gilbert Olivares
General Manager
Bexar Metropolitan Water District
Filed: March 21, 2006
Request for Proposal
The Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC), on behalf of the
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), announces the issuance of a Request
for Proposal (RFP) #303-6-11126 to solicit Proposals to sell qualified parcels
of land to DPS, located in the City of Bryan or the City of College Station,
Brazos County, Texas. The site should contain a minimum of 3.5 acres of land
or 152,460 square feet of contiguous land. The preferred size is 5 acres or
217,800 square feet of contiguous land. However, sites greater than 5 acres
will be considered.
The deadline for questions is March 31, 2006; and the deadline for proposals
is April 7, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. The award date is to be determined. TBPC reserves
the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. TBPC is under
no legal or other obligation to issue an award on the basis of this notice
or the distribution of an RFP. Neither this notice nor the RFP commits TBPC
to pay for any costs incurred prior to the award of a grant.
Parties interested in submitting a proposal may obtain information by contacting
Richard Ehlert at (512) 463-0209 or Richard.Ehlert@tbpc.state.tx.us. A copy
of the RFP may be downloaded from the
Electronic
State Business Daily
at: http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us/1380/bid_show.cfm?bidid=63969.
TRD-200601692
Ingrid K. Hansen
General Counsel
Texas Building and Procurement Commission
Filed: March 20, 2006
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 March 10, 2006,
through March 16, 2006. As required by federal law, the public is given an
opportunity to comment on the consistency of proposed activities in the coastal
zone undertaken or authorized by federal agencies. Pursuant to 31 TAC §§506.25,
506.32, and 506.41, the public comment period for these activities extends
30 days from the date published on the Coastal Coordination Council web site.
The notice was published on the web site on March 22, 2006. The public comment
period for these projects will close at 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2006.
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:
Applicant: Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority (GCA)
; Location: The project site is located on the southeast side of a
40-acre GCA wastewater treatment facility located at 3500 Loop 197 South in
Texas City, Galveston County, Texas. The project site is located approximately
4,000 feet west of Swan Lake. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle
map entitled "Swan Lake, Texas". Approximate UTM Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters):
Zone 15; Easting: 313900; Northing: 3248200. Directions to the site: from
Houston, take IH 45 south to exit No. 7. Veer left at fork towards FM 146
and stay in the far right hand lane onto Loop 197 South. After crossing the
railroad tracks, the facility exit will be approximately one mile on the right.
Enter at the second GCA entrance on the right. This is a limited access facility.
Project Description: The applicant proposes to construct an access road through
an adjacent wetland, filling approximately 0.52 acre of palustrine emergent
wetlands. The wetland acreage has not been verified by the Corps of Engineers.
Approximately 831 cubic yards of clean soil from a commercial borrow site
would be discharged into the wetland below the plane of ordinary high water
to construct the approximately 990-foot-long by 30-foot-wide (not including
side slopes) road. The proposed road would be used to transport fill and equipment
necessary to construct an earthen base for a new Oxygen-Activated Sludge project
in what is currently the Spill Basin of the existing wastewater treatment
plant and would be retained to provide a wide road and turnaround capability
for the increased volume of trucks that would be coming to the facility after
the Oxygen-Activated Sludge project is complete. The existing wastewater treatment
facility was authorized by Department of the Army Permit No. 9151, issued
on 2 January 1973 to the GCA. The permit expired on 31 December 1975. The
applicant's alternatives analysis states that the proposed road was designed
to avoid and minimize impacts to higher-quality wetlands while avoiding direct
impacts to the Office/Laboratory and the Maintenance Buildings, and thus,
facility operations. The applicant stated that avoidance and minimization
was accomplished by shifting the alignment to the east and utilizing two upland
areas adjacent to the existing buildings and levee-roadway, achieving the
project goal of creating a circular traffic pattern, improving facility operations
and alleviating safety concerns while avoiding and minimizing wetland impacts.
The alternatives analysis stated that using existing facility roads for construction
access would disrupt current operations and cause safety concerns at the existing
Office/Laboratory Building, where pedestrian activity occurs. Widening the
existing facility levee-roadway would disrupt facility operations during construction,
placing a substantial burden on other wastewater treatment facilities that
may not have the capacity to accept the full volume waste load resulting from
complete process shutdown and having the same safety concerns at the Office/Laboratory
Building. Routing the construction road from the existing 3.4-acre pad on
the southwest corner of the facility diagonally (northeast) to the corner
of the existing levee located west of the Maintenance Building would impact
high-quality wetlands located between the pad and the levee and does not address
the safety concerns at the Office/Laboratory Building. Similarly, routing
the road west of the proposed site and aligning due north to the existing
levee west of the Maintenance Building would impact high-quality wetlands.
The applicant has not supplied a proposed compensatory mitigation plan for
the loss of wetland functions. CCC Project No.: 06-0188-F1; Type of Application:
U.S.A.C.E. permit application #9151(01) is being evaluated under §404
of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §1344).
Applicant: City of Beaumont
; Location: The
project is located on the Neches River, Bunn's Bluff Raw Water Intake, at
Bunn's Bluff canal, in Orange County, Texas. The project can be located on
the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Pine Forest, Texas. Approximate UTM
Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters): Zone 15; Easting: 393172; Northing: 3337831.
Project Description: The applicant proposes to amend Permit No. 22659 to add
hydraulic dredging to the authorization. This amendment consists of dredging
in the Neches River within an area 0.22 acre in size. The proposed dredge
area will be located at the intake of the Bunn's Bluff canal. The dredge area
will be 200 feet long and 50 feet wide. The proposed dredge area will be dredged
to a maximum depth of 13 feet below mud line, to an average water depth of
23 feet. The applicant also requests authorization to maintenance dredge this
area for 10 years. The applicant proposes to place the dredge material within
an area that was previously excavated out of uplands. The Corps of Engineers
(Corps) has determined that the excavation of the dredge material placement
area did not require a Corps permit. CCC Project No.: 06-0208-F1; Type of
Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #22659(01) is being evaluated under §10
of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403).
Pursuant to §306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
(16 U.S.C.A. §§1451 - 1464), as amended, interested parties are
invited to submit comments on whether a proposed action is or is not consistent
with the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies and whether the
action should be referred to the Coastal Coordination Council for review.
Further information on the applications listed above may be obtained from
Ms. Tammy Brooks, Program Specialist, Coastal Coordination Council, P. O.
Box 12873, Austin, Texas 78711-2873, or tammy.brooks@glo.state.tx.us. Comments
should be sent to Ms. Brooks at the above address or by fax at (512) 475-0680.
TRD-200601714
Larry L. Laine
Chief Clerk/Deputy Land Commissioner, General Land Office
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: March 20, 2006
Local Sales Tax Rate Changes Effective April 1, 2006
TRD-200601715
Martin Cherry
Chief Deputy General Counsel
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: March 20, 2006
Pursuant to Chapters 403 and 2156, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller
of Public Accounts announces the contract award for overpayment recovery audit
services. The notice of request for proposals was published in the October
21, 2005, issue of the
Texas Register
(30
TexReg 6951).
The contract was awarded to Horn & Associates, Inc., 690 E. Ft. Union
Blvd., Suite 202, Salt Lake City, Utah 84121. The total amount of the contract
is based on 13.5% of all funds actually recovered and reimbursed back to the
State. The term of the contract is from March 13, 2006 to December 31, 2007,
with option for two additional one-year renewal periods.
TRD-200601673
Pamela Smith
Deputy General Counsel, Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: March 15, 2006
Pursuant to §§403.011, 2155.001, and 2156.121, Texas Government
Code, and Chapter 54, Subchapter F, §§54.602, 54.611 - 618, and
54.636, Texas Education Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller),
on behalf of the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board (Board), announces
the issuance of its Request for Proposals (RFP #175m) for Large Capitalization
Value Equity Investment Management Services ("Services") for the Board. The
selected respondent will assist the Comptroller and the Board by providing
the Services consistent with the Board’s Investment Policy and Guidelines
related to the Texas Tomorrow Constitutional Trust Fund ("Fund"), as described
in this RFP and the contract, if any resulting from it ("Contract"). This
RFP relates to the Board’s portfolio of investment assets for its prepaid
college tuition plan, which is designed to comply with Section 529 of the
Internal Revenue Code. The prepaid tuition plan currently has approximately
$1.6 billion dollars in invested assets. The Comptroller, as Chair and Executive
Director of the Board, is issuing this RFP in order that the Board may move
forward with retaining the necessary Services. The Comptroller and the Board
reserve the right to award more than one contract under the RFP. If approved
by the Board, the successful respondent(s) will be expected to begin performance
of the contract on or about June 1, 2006.
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, (512) 305-8673, to obtain
a complete copy of the RFP. The Comptroller will mail copies of the RFP only
to those parties specifically requesting a copy. The RFP will be available
for pick-up at the above referenced address on Friday, March 31, 2006, after
10 a.m. Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter.
The Comptroller will also make the entire RFP available electronically on
the Texas Marketplace after 10:00 a.m. CZT on Friday, March 31, 2006. The
website address is http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us.
Questions and Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent: All written inquiries, questions,
and non-mandatory Letters of Intent to propose must be received at the above-referenced
address not later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT) on Friday, April 14, 2006. Prospective
respondents are encouraged to fax non-mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions
to (512) 475-0973 to ensure timely receipt. The Letter of Intent must be addressed
to William Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, and must contain
the information as stated in the corresponding Section of the RFP and be signed
by an official of that entity. Non-mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions
received after this time and date will not be considered. On or before Friday,
April 21, 2006, the Comptroller expects to post responses to questions as
a revision to the Texas Marketplace notice on the issuance of this RFP. Respondents
shall be solely responsible for confirming the timely receipt of Non-Mandatory
Letters of Intent and Questions in the Issuing Office.
Closing Date: Proposals must be delivered to the Office of the Assistant
General Counsel, Contracts, at the location specified above (ROOM G24), no
later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Friday, April 28, 2006. Proposals received
in ROOM G24 after this time and date will not be considered regardless of
the reason for the late delivery and receipt. Respondents are encouraged to
and solely responsible for verifying timely receipt of proposals in that office
(ROOM G24).
Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated under the evaluation criteria
outlined in the RFP. The Board shall make the final decision on any contract
award or awards resulting from this RFP. The Comptroller and the Board each
reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to accept or reject any or all
proposals submitted. The Comptroller and the Board are not obligated to execute
any contracts on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP.
The Comptroller and the Board shall not pay for any costs incurred by any
entity in responding to this notice or the RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events pertaining to this solicitation is as
follows: Issuance of RFP - March 31, 2006, after 10:00 a.m. CZT; Non-Mandatory
Letters of Intent to propose and Questions Due - April 14, 2006, 2:00 p.m.
CZT; Official Responses to Questions posted - April 21, 2006; Proposals Due
- April 28, 2006, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - June 1, 2006, or as
soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Project Activities - June 1,
2006, or as soon thereafter as practical.
TRD-200601738
Pamela Smith
Deputy General Counsel, Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: March 22, 2006
Pursuant to §§403.011, 2155.001, and 2156.121, Texas Government
Code, and Chapter 54, Subchapter F, §§54.602, 54.611 - 618, and
54.636, Texas Education Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller),
on behalf of the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board (Board), announces
the issuance of its Request for Proposals (RFP #175n) for Small Capitalization
Core Equity Investment Management Services ("Services") for the Board. The
selected respondent will assist the Comptroller and the Board by providing
the Services consistent with the Board’s Investment Policy and Guidelines
related to the Texas Tomorrow Constitutional Trust Fund ("Fund"), as described
in this RFP and the contract, if any resulting from it ("Contract"). This
RFP relates to the Board’s portfolio of investment assets for its prepaid
tuition plan, which is designed to comply with Section 529 of the Internal
Revenue Code. The prepaid tuition plan currently has approximately $1.6 billion
dollars in invested assets. The Comptroller, as Chair and Executive Director
of the Board, is issuing this RFP in order that the Board may move forward
with retaining the necessary Services. The Comptroller and the Board reserve
the right to award more than one contract under the RFP. If approved by the
Board, the successful respondent(s) will be expected to begin performance
of the contract on or about June 1, 2006.
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, (512) 305-8673, to obtain
a complete copy of the RFP. The Comptroller will mail copies of the RFP only
to those parties specifically requesting a copy. The RFP will be available
for pick-up at the above referenced address on Friday, March 31, 2006, after
10 a.m. Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter.
The Comptroller will also make the entire RFP available electronically on
the Texas Marketplace after 10:00 a.m. CZT on Friday, March 31, 2006. The
website address is http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us.
Questions and Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent: All written inquiries, questions,
and non-mandatory Letters of Intent to propose must be received at the above-referenced
address not later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT) on Monday, April 17, 2006. Prospective
respondents are encouraged to fax non-mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions
to (512) 475-0973 to ensure timely receipt. The Letter of Intent must be addressed
to William Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, and must contain
the information as stated in the corresponding Section of the RFP and be signed
by an official of that entity. Non-mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions
received after this time and date will not be considered. On or before Monday,
April 24, 2006, the Comptroller expects to post responses to questions as
a revision to the Texas Marketplace notice on the issuance of this RFP. Respondents
shall be solely responsible for confirming the timely receipt of Non-Mandatory
Letters of Intent and Questions in the Issuing Office.
Closing Date: Proposals must be delivered to the Office of the Assistant
General Counsel, Contracts, at the location specified above (ROOM G24), no
later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Monday, May 1, 2006. Proposals received in
ROOM G24 after this time and date will not be considered regardless of the
reason for the late delivery and receipt. Respondents are encouraged to and
solely responsible for verifying timely receipt of proposals in that office
(ROOM G24).
Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated under the evaluation criteria
outlined in the RFP. The Board shall make the final decision on any contract
award or awards resulting from this RFP. The Comptroller and the Board each
reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to accept or reject any or all
proposals submitted. The Comptroller and the Board are not obligated to execute
any contracts on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP.
The Comptroller and the Board shall not pay for any costs incurred by any
entity in responding to this notice or the RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events pertaining to this solicitation is as
follows: Issuance of RFP - March 31, 2006, after 10:00 a.m. CZT; Non-Mandatory
Letters of Intent to propose and Questions Due - April 17, 2006, 2:00 p.m.
CZT; Official Responses to Questions posted - April 24, 2006; Proposals Due
- May 1, 2006, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - June 1, 2006, or as soon
thereafter as practical; Commencement of Project Activities - June 1, 2006,
or as soon thereafter as practical.
TRD-200601739
Pamela Smith
Deputy General Counsel, Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: March 22, 2006
Pursuant to §2107.003, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public
Accounts (Comptroller), announces its issuance of a Request for Proposals
(RFP #175j) for the purpose of obtaining collection services from a qualified
firm for the collection of delinquent state taxes that are required by law
to be collected by the Comptroller. The successful respondent, if any, will
be expected to begin performance of the contract on or before September 1,
2006.
Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact Thomas
H. Hill, 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 Comptroller will mail copies of
the RFP only to those specifically requesting a copy. The RFP will be available
for pick-up at the above-referenced address on March 31, 2006, after 10:00
a.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter.
The Comptroller also made the RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace
after March 31, 2006, 10:00 a.m. (CZT). The address of the Texas Marketplace
is (http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us).
Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions: Letters of Intent are non-mandatory.
All written inquiries, questions and non-mandatory Letters of Intent must
be received at the above-referenced address not later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT)
on Monday, April 10, 2006. Prospective proposers are encouraged to fax non-mandatory
Letters of Intent and Questions to (512) 475-0973 to ensure timely receipt.
Letters of Intent must be addressed to Thomas H. Hill, Assistant General Counsel,
Contracts, and must be signed by an authorized representative of that entity.
All responses to questions will be posted electronically on Tuesday, April
18, 2006 or as soon thereafter as practical, on the Texas Marketplace at:
http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us. Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions
received after the deadline will not be considered. Respondents shall be solely
responsible for confirming the timely receipt of Non-Mandatory Letters of
Intent and Questions in the Issuing Office.
Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the Assistant General Counsel
for Contracts’ Office at the location specified above (ROOM G-24) no
later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Friday, April 28, 2006. Proposals received
in ROOM G24 after this time and date 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. The Comptroller will make the final decision.
The Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals
submitted. The Comptroller is not obligated to execute a contract on the basis
of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. The Comptroller shall not pay
for any costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events pertaining to this solicitation is as
follows: Issuance of RFP - Friday, March 31, 2006, 10:00 a.m. CZT; Non-Mandatory
Letters of Intent and Questions Due - Monday, April 10, 2006, 2:00 p.m. CZT;
or as soon thereafter as practical; Official Responses to Questions posted
- Tuesday, April 18, 2006, Proposals Due - Friday, April 28, 2006, 2:00 p.m.
CZT; Contract Execution - June 16, 2006, or as soon thereafter as practical;
Commencement of Contract Activities - June 19, 2006 for transition to official
contract start on September 1, 2006.
TRD-200601748
Pamela Smith
Deputy General Counsel, Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: March 22, 2006
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,
303.009, and 304.003, Tex. Fin. Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for
the period of 03/27/06 - 04/02/06 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 03/27/06 - 04/02/06 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of
04/01/06 - 04/30/06 is 7.50% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial credit thru
$250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of
04/01/06 - 04/30/06 is 7.50% for Commercial over $250,000.
1
Credit for personal, family or household
use.
2
Credit for business, commercial, investment,
or other similar purpose.
TRD-200601719
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: March 21, 2006
Applications 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 Texas One Community
Credit Union, Houston, Texas. The credit union is proposing to change its
name to TexasOne Community Credit Union.
An application was received from CTECU, Bellaire, Texas to amend its Articles
of Incorporation relating to primary place of business.
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-200601742
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: March 22, 2006
Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the
Credit Union Department and are under consideration:
An application was received from East Texas Professional Credit Union,
Longview, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit
individuals who live or work in Angelina County, Texas, to be eligible for
membership in the credit union.
An application was received from First Service Credit Union, Houston, Texas
to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit employees of
Hilton Houston Southwest who work in or are paid from Houston, Texas, to be
eligible for membership in the credit union.
An application was received from Lincoln City Credit Union, Houston, Texas
to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who live,
work, worship, attend school, and have businesses located within a 10-mile
radius of the Lincoln City Credit Union located at 8715 Prairie View Drive,
Houston, Texas, 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-200601741
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: March 22, 2006
In accordance with the provisions of 7 TAC §91.103, the Credit Union
Department provides notice of the final action taken on the following application(s):
Application(s) for a Merger or Consolidation - Approved
Driscoll Foundation Credit Union (Corpus Christi) and Coastal Community
and Teachers Credit Union (Corpus Christi) - See
Texas Register
issue dated September 30, 2005.
Magpegasus Federal Credit Union (Midland) and Pegasus Credit Union (Dallas)
- See
Texas Register
issue dated November
25, 2005.
Articles of Incorporation - 50 Years to Perpetuity -- Approved
County & Municipal Employees Credit Union, Edinburg, Texas
Alpine Community Credit Union, Alpine, Texas
Community Service Credit Union, Huntsville, Texas
THD District 13 Credit Union, Yoakum, Texas
Harlingen Area Teachers Credit Union, Harlingen, Texas
Orange County Teachers Credit Union, Orange, Texas
Temple Santa Fe Community Credit Union, Temple, Texas
First Community Credit Union of Houston, Houston, Texas
National Oilwell Varco Employees Credit Union, Houston, Texas
Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, Katy, Texas
Memorial Hermann Credit Union, Houston, Texas
West Texas Educators Credit Union, Odessa, Texas
Lubrizol Employees Credit Union, Deer Park, Texas
TRD-200601743
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: March 22, 2006
Enforcement Orders
An agreed order was entered regarding Galveston County WCID No. 1, Docket
No. 2002-1167-MWD-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $27,000 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
James Fleming, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-5806, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Eller Steve, Docket No. 2003-1113-PST-E
on 03/10/2006 assessing $970 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Sarah Utley, Staff Attorney, at (512) 239-0575, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Randy Sweetland, Docket No. 2003-0648-LII-E
on 03/10/2006 assessing $3,812 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael Limos, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-5839, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Ennis West End, Inc. dba Speed Max
1, Docket No. 2004-0462-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $2,300 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Lena Roberts, Staff Attorney, at (512) 239-0019, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Cisco, Docket No. 2004-0856-MLM-E
on 03/10/2006 assessing $43,625 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Elvia Maske, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-0789, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Samuel Holcomb, Docket No. 2004-1026-MLM-E
on 03/10/2006 assessing $11,668 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Clausewitz, Enforcement Coordinator, at (210) 403-4012, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Hurein S. Corporation dba BS Quick
Stop Grocery 2, Docket No. 2004-1246-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $3,270
in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Justin Lannen, Staff Attorney, at (817) 588-5927, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Onyx Environmental Services LLC,
Docket No. 2004-1438-MLM-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $31,920 in administrative
penalties with $6,384 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Daniel Siringi, Enforcement Coordinator, at (409) 899-8799, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding ZAK Business Inc. dba Kountry Mart,
Docket No. 2004-1622-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $5,250 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Kari Gilbreth, Staff Attorney, at (512) 239-1320, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding E. I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company,
Docket No. 2004-1661-AIR-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $19,800 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Tel Croston, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-5717, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Industrial Models, Inc., Docket No.
2004-1993-AIR-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $2,300 in administrative penalties
with $460 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Brian Lehmkuhle, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-4482, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Army & Air Force Exchange Service,
Docket No. 2004-2001-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $5,000 in administrative
penalties with $1,000 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Colin Barth, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
A default order was entered regarding Don English dba English Acres, Docket
No. 2005-0238-PWS-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $952 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Davis, Staff Attorney, at (512) 239-5487, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding MK Family Limited Partnership dba
Jiffy Mart 1, Docket No. 2005-0395-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $3,000 in
administrative penalties with $600 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Samuel Short, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-5363, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding David Joseph Sorrell, Docket No.
2005-0443-MWD-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $9,250 in administrative penalties
with $1,850 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Ruben Soto, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-4571, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Duke Energy Field Services, LP, Docket
No. 2005-0489-AIR-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $7,700 in administrative penalties
with $1,540 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Edward Moderow, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-2680, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Amirali Ladhani and Fatima Ladhani
dba Rick's Drive In, Docket No. 2005-0618-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $1,050
in administrative penalties with $210 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Howard Willoughby, Enforcement Coordinator, at (361) 825-3140, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Romeo Garza dba TS Lonesome Dove
Salon, Docket No. 2005-0854-PWS-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $1,520 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Catherine Albrecht, Enforcement Coordinator, at (713) 767-3672, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Arcola, Docket No. 2005-0870-MWD-E
on 03/10/2006 assessing $8,680 in administrative penalties with $1,736 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Brent Hurta, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-6589, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Stanley Lake Municipal Utility District,
Docket No. 2005-0901-MWD-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $3,150 in administrative
penalties with $630 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
John Muennink, Enforcement Coordinator, at (361) 825-3423, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Walnut Creek Special Utility District,
Docket No. 2005-0904-PWS-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $2,120 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Cheryl Thompson, Enforcement Coordinator, at (817) 588-5886, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Port Elevator-Brownsville, L.C.,
Docket No. 2005-1011-AIR-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $15,600 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Jorge Ibarra, Enforcement Coordinator, at (817) 588-5890, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Moody, Docket No. 2005-1019-PWS-E
on 03/10/2006 assessing $1,050 in administrative penalties with $210 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Clausewitz, Enforcement Coordinator, at (210) 403-4012, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Elm Ridge Water Company, Inc., Docket
No. 2005-1022-PWS-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $840 in administrative penalties
with $168 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Sandy VanCleave, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-0667, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Robert Heiner dba HHH Water System,
Docket No. 2005-1077-PWS-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $428 in administrative
penalties with $86 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Clausewitz, Enforcement Coordinator, at (210) 403-4012, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Diamond Shamrock Refining Company,
L.P., Docket No. 2005-1111-AIR-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $4,264 in administrative
penalties with $853 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
J. Craig Fleming, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-5806, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Fernando Munoz, Jr. dba Zapata Ready
Mix, Inc., Docket No. 2005-1124-AIR-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $2,910 in administrative
penalties with $582 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Terry Murphy, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-5025, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Aqua Utilities, Inc., Docket No.
2005-1125-MWD-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $3,822 in administrative penalties
with $764 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Pam Campbell, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-4493, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding H&H Snacks, Inc. dba Snack and
Save 2, Snack and Save 9 and So-Lo Grocery 101, Docket No. 2005-1127-PST-E
on 03/10/2006 assessing $4,935 in administrative penalties with $987 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Amy Burgess, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-2540, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Trinity Bay Conservation District
Industrial Development Corporation, Docket No. 2005-1162-PWS-E on 03/10/2006
assessing $2,610 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Tel Croston, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-5717, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Commercial Lubricants Corporation,
Docket No. 2005-1167-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $5,850 in administrative
penalties with $1,170 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Howard Willoughby, Enforcement Coordinator, at (361) 825-3140, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding The Kippur Corporation, Docket No.
2005-1203-AIR-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $15,200 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
John Muennink, Enforcement Coordinator, at (361) 825-3423, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Joann Hendon dba Bandera Pass Water
System, Docket No. 2005-1216-PWS-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $2,247 in administrative
penalties with $449 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Clausewitz, Enforcement Coordinator, at (210) 403-4012, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Bandera Independent School District,
Docket No. 2005-1239-MWD-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $5,700 in administrative
penalties with $1,140 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Ruben Soto, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-4571, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Texas Sand & Gravel Co., Inc.,
Docket No. 2005-1253-AIR-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $10,000 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Trina Grieco, Enforcement Coordinator, at (210) 403-4006, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Harmen Waterlander dba Linquenda
Dairy, Docket No. 2005-1270-AGR-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $8,284 in administrative
penalties with $1,657 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Merrilee Hupp, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-4490, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding G K Singh Enterprises, L.L.C. dba
Express EZ Mart, Docket No. 2005-1296-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $1,600
in administrative penalties with $320 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Jaime Garza, Enforcement Coordinator, at (956) 430-6030, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Rio Hondo, Docket No. 2005-1348-PWS-E
on 03/10/2006 assessing $368 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Tel Croston, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-5717, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Hamlin, Docket No. 2005-1391-PWS-E
on 03/10/2006 assessing $427 in administrative penalties with $85 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Tel Croston, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-5717, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Groesbeck, Docket No. 2005-1423-PWS-E
on 03/10/2006 assessing $4,185 in administrative penalties with $837 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Clausewitz, Enforcement Coordinator, at (210) 403-4012, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Lakshmi Balaji Inc. dba Lockhart
Express FFP 3298, Docket No. 2005-1458-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $3,150
in administrative penalties with $630 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Mike Meyer, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-4492, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Harlingen Shrimp Farms Ltd, Docket
No. 2005-1460- IWD-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $7,000 in administrative penalties
with $1,400 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Joseph Daley, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-3308, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Air Liquide Large Industries US LP,
Docket No. 2005-1475-IWD-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $3,100 in administrative
penalties with $620 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Brent Hurta, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-6589, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Baylor University, Docket No. 2005-1481-AIR-E
on 03/10/2006 assessing $1,925 in administrative penalties with $385 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Miriam Hall, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-1044, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Willtex Stores L.P. dba BIG'S 301
and BIGS'S 302, Docket No. 2005-1486-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $3,000
in administrative penalties with $600 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Anita Keese, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-4467, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Camp Red Oak Springs, Docket No.
2005-1489-PWS-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $510 in administrative penalties with
$102 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Sandy VanCleave, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-0667, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Marathon Petroleum Company LLC, Docket
No. 2005-1492-AIR-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $4,925 in administrative penalties
with $985 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Kimberly Morales, Enforcement Coordinator, at (713) 422-8938, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Ronald Yeates, Docket No. 2005-1505-PWS-E
on 03/10/2006 assessing $2,640 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael Limos, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-5839, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding The Sabine Mining Company, Docket
No. 2005-1527-PWS-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $313 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Jaime Garza, Enforcement Coordinator, at (956) 430-6030, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Hudson Water Supply Corporation,
Docket No. 2005-1528-PWS-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $510 in administrative
penalties with $102 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Clausewitz, Enforcement Coordinator, at (210) 403-4012, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding David Starnes dba Dr. Detail, Docket
No. 2005-1533-IWD-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $750 in administrative penalties
with $150 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Catherine Albrecht, Enforcement Coordinator, at (713) 767-3672, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Union Tank Car Company, Docket No.
2005-1541-AIR-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $1,875 in administrative penalties
with $375 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Daniel Siringi, Enforcement Coordinator, at (409) 899-8799, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Kwang Ho Park dba Oak Tree Texaco,
Docket No. 2005-1587-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $1,600 in administrative
penalties with $320 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Cari-Michel Lacaille, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-1387, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Luling Mini Mart, Inc., Docket No.
2005-1591-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $5,600 in administrative penalties
with $1,120 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Samuel Short, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-5363, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Sha Investment Corp. dba Diamond
Shamrock 0758, Docket No. 2005-1626-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $2,400 in
administrative penalties with $480 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Jaime Garza, Enforcement Coordinator, at (956) 430-6030, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Double Diamond Utilities Co, Docket
No. 2005-1663-MWD-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $6,600 in administrative penalties
with $1,320 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Miriam Hall, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-1044, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding United Equipment Rentals Gulf, L.P.,
Docket No. 2005-1669-AIR-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $1,070 in administrative
penalties with $214 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Ruben Soto, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-4571, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding MSC Group, Inc., Docket No. 2005-1680-PST-E
on 03/10/2006 assessing $1,875 in administrative penalties with $375 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Ruben Soto, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-4571, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Public Service Company of Oklahoma,
Docket No. 2005-1705-AIR-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $1,625 in administrative
penalties with $325 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Colin Barth, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Saidul Kabir dba Quick Shop, Docket
No. 2005-1730-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $4,200 in administrative penalties
with $840 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Marlin Bullard, Enforcement Coordinator, at (254) 751-0335, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Limestone Marina, Inc., Docket No.
2005-1737-PWS-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $2,800 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael Limos, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-5839, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding LH Texas OpCo, LP dba The Richardson
Hotel, Docket No. 2005-1803-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $6,300 in administrative
penalties with $1,260 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Shontay Wilcher, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-2136, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Wright Materials, Inc., Docket No.
2005-1830-MSW-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $900 in administrative penalties with
$180 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Howard Willoughby, Enforcement Coordinator, at (361) 825-3140, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Tiffany Brick Co., LP dba Hanson
Brick, Docket No. 2005-1900-AIR-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $5,200 in administrative
penalties with $1,040 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Daniel Siringi, Enforcement Coordinator, at (409) 899-8799, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Bandera County Fresh Water Supply
District 1, Docket No. 2005-1911-PWS-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $318 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Trina Grieco, Enforcement Coordinator, at (210) 403-4006, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Flagstop Enterprises Inc. dba Flagstop,
Docket No. 2005-1921-PWS-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $2,300 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Dana Shuler, Enforcement Coordinator, at (512) 239-2505, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Millenium Petrochemicals Inc., Docket
No. 2005-1303-AIR-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $4,375 in administrative penalties
with $875 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Daniel Siringi, Enforcement Coordinator, at (409) 898-3838, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An order was entered regarding Rafati, Inc. dba El Paso Convenience Store,
Docket No. 2002-0842-PST-E on 03/10/2006 assessing $13,650 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
James Biggins, Staff Attorney, at (713) 422-8916, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
TRD-200601735
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: March 22, 2006
Notices mailed March 17, 2006 through March 21, 2006:
TCEQ Internal Control No. 12212005-D05; Al Stewart, Trustee (Petitioner),
filed a petition for creation of Conroe Municipal Utility District No. 1 (District)
with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was
filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State
of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 TAC Chapter 293;
and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states the following: (1)
the Petitioner is the owner of a majority in value of the land to be included
in the proposed District; (2) there are no lien holders on the property to
be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain
approximately 344.007 acres located in Montgomery County, Texas; and (4) the
proposed District is within the corporate limits of the City of Conroe, Texas,
and no portion of land within the proposed District is within the corporate
limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any other city, town or village
in Texas. By Resolution No. 2819-05, effective October 13, 2005, the City
of Conroe, Texas, gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District.
The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase,
construct, acquire, maintain, and operate a waterworks and sanitary sewer
system for municipal, domestic, industrial, and commercial purposes; (2) acquire,
construct, operate, and maintain a system to gather, conduct, divert, and
control local storm water or other local harmful excesses of water within
the District; and (3) purchase, acquire, construct, own, lease, extend, improve,
operate, maintain, and repair such additional improvements, facilities, plants,
equipment, and appliances consistent with the purposes for which the District
is organized, all as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed
simultaneously with the filing of the petition. According to the petition,
the Petitioner has conducted a preliminary investigation to determine the
cost of the project; and from the information available at the time, the cost
of the project is estimated to be approximately $15,900,000.
TCEQ Internal Control No. 12122005-D01; Robert M. Tiemann (Petitioner)
filed a petition for creation of Lakeside Municipal Utility District No. 6
of Travis County (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the
Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water
Code; 30 TAC Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition
states that: (1) the Petitioner is the owner of a majority in value of the
land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there is one lienholder,
Capital Farm Credit, FLCA, on the property to be included in the proposed
District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 110.89 acres
located within Travis County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is not
within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city,
town or village in Texas. The Petitioner has provided the TCEQ with a certificate
evidencing the consent of Capital Farm Credit, FLCA to the creation of the
proposed District. The petition further states that the proposed District
will: (1) design, construct, acquire, maintain, and operate a waterworks and
sanitary sewer system for domestic and commercial purposes; (2) design, construct,
acquire, improve, extend, maintain, and operate works, improvements, facilities,
plants, equipment, and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate
drainage for the property in the proposed District; (3) control, abate and
amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, as more particularly
described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of
the petition; (4) acquire, own, develop, construct, improve, manage, maintain,
and operate parks and recreational facilities; and (5) design, construct,
acquire, improve, maintain, and operate any additional facilities, systems,
plants, and enterprises consistent with the purposes for which the District
is created. According to the petition, the Petitioner has conducted a preliminary
investigation to determine the cost of the project; and from the information
available at the time, the cost of the project is estimated to be approximately
$11,710,000.
INFORMATION SECTION
The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on a petition if a written
hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of
the notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following:
(1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative),
mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name
of the petitioner and the TCEQ Internal Control Number; (3) the statement
"I/we request a contested case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you
would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public;
and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed district's
boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition.
Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the
Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section
below.
The Executive Director may approve a petition unless a written request
for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication
of the notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will
not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request
to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission
meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding
similar to a civil trial in state district court.
Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief
Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information
concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel,
MC 103, at the same address. For additional information, individual members
of the general public may contact the Districts Review Team at (512) 239-4691.
Si desea informacion en Espanol, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. General information
regarding the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us.
TRD-200601734
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: March 22, 2006
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff
is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Default
Orders (DOs). The commission staff proposes a DO when the staff has sent an
executive director's preliminary report and petition (EDPRP) to an entity
outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; and the proposed technical
requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance; and the entity
fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of its receipt of
the EDPRP. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to Agreed Orders
entered into by the executive director of the commission in accordance with
Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075, this notice of the proposed order and
the opportunity to comment is published in the
Texas
Register
no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public
comment period closes, which in this case is
May 1,
2006
. The commission will consider any written comments received and
the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of a DO if a comment discloses
facts or considerations that indicate a proposed DO is inappropriate, improper,
inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules
within the commission's jurisdiction, or orders and permits issued in accordance
with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to
a proposed DO is not required to be published if those changes are made in
response to written comments.
A copy of each proposed DO is available for public inspection at both the
commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A,
3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional
office listed as follows. Comments about the DO should be sent to the attorney
designated for the DO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087,
MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be
received
by 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2006
. Comments may also be sent by facsimile
machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The commission's attorneys are
available to discuss the DOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone
numbers; however, comments on the DOs should be submitted to the commission
in
writing
.
(1) COMPANY: Aarish Investments, Inc. dba Convenient Corner; DOCKET NUMBER:
2004-1235-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: 68997 and RN102276839; LOCATION: 203 North
Third Street, Wortham, Freestone County Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience
store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a)
and (b), by failing to provide 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 petroleum underground
storage tanks (USTs); 30 TAC §334.22(a) and TWC, §5.702, by failing
to pay UST fees for TCEQ Account Number 0057203U for Fiscal Year 2004 and
associated late fees; PENALTY: $1,050; STAFF ATTORNEY: Kari Gilbreth, Litigation
Division, MC 175, (512) 239-1320; REGIONAL OFFICE: Waco Regional Office, 6801
Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(2) COMPANY: Curtis Shupak dba Village WSC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1120-PWS-E;
TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101191708; LOCATION: about 3.2 miles south of Farm-to-Market
Road 60 east off Park Road 57, Somerville, Burleson County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.109(c)(2)(A)(ii)
and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.033(d), by failing to collect
and submit routine monthly water samples for bacteriological analysis for
the months of January, November and December 2003, and February 2004; 30 TAC §290.109(c)(3)(A)(ii),
by failing to collect and submit repeat samples as required for bacteriological
analysis following coliform-positive sample results for the month of September,
2003; 30 TAC §290.109(c)(2)(F), by failing to collect at least five routine
samples as required for bacteriological analysis in October 2003, following
a coliform-positive sample in September 2003; 30 TAC §290.122(c)(2)(A),
by failing to post a public notice for failing to perform monitoring or comply
with a testing procedure, for the months of January 2003, September - December
2003, and February 2004; and 30 TAC §290.51(a)(3) and TWC, §5.702,
by failing to pay delinquent Public Health Service fees and associated penalties
and interest; PENALTY: $2,010; STAFF ATTORNEY: Shawn Slack, Litigation Division,
MC 175, (512) 239-0063; REGIONAL OFFICE: Waco Regional Office, 6801 Sanger
Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(3) COMPANY: Gary Don Stahlheber dba Oak Hollow Mobile Home Park; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2005-0655-PWS-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101453843; LOCATION: 16730 County
Road 127, Trailer Number 1A, Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
public water system RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.109(c)(2)(A)(ii) and
(g) and §290.122(c)(2)(A) and THSC, §341.033(d), by failing to collect
and submit routine monthly bacteriological analysis and by failing to publish
notice of the monitoring violation for May 2003; 30 TAC §290.109(c)(3)(A)(ii)
and (g) and §290.122(c)(2)(A), by failing to collect and submit the required
number of repeat bacteriological samples following total coliform-positive
sample results, and by failing to provide public notice of the monitoring
violations for August and September 2003; 30 TAC §290.109(c)(2)(F) and
(g) and §290.122(c)(2)(A), by failing to collect and submit five routine
bacteriological samples in October 2003, following a total coliform-positive
sample from September 2003, and by failing to provide public notice of the
sampling violation; and 30 TAC §290.51(a)(3) and TWC, §5.702, by
failing to pay public health service fees on Account Number 90200055 for Fiscal
Years 1997 - 2005; PENALTY: $1,260; STAFF ATTORNEY: Lena Roberts, Litigation
Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0019; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office,
5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(4) COMPANY: Harvey Gillespe; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0628-MSW-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER:
RN104452719; LOCATION: 0.5 miles east of the United States Post Office on
Farm-to-Market Road 54, Enochs, Bailey County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: municipal
solid waste site; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §328.59(b)(1), by failing to
properly register with the executive director the intended use of the site
for the storage of used or scrap tires or tire pieces; PENALTY: $7,350; STAFF
ATTORNEY: Lena Roberts, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0019; REGIONAL
OFFICE: Lubbock Regional Office, 4630 50th Street, Suite 600, Lubbock, Texas
79414-3520, (806) 796-7092.
(5) COMPANY: North San Gabriel Overlook, Ltd.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-0361-MLM-E;
TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN103184685; LOCATION: 300 San Gabriel Village Boulevard,
Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: real property; RULES
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §213.4(a)(1), by failing to obtain approval of two Edwards
Aquifer protection plans prior to commencing construction; 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4)
and 40 CFR §122.26, by failing to obtain a Texas Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System General Permit relating to discharges from construction
activities; and TWC, §26.121(a), by failing to prevent the unauthorized
discharge of sediment from the construction site; PENALTY: $20,250; STAFF
ATTORNEY: James Biggins, Litigation Division, MC R-12, (713) 422-8916; REGIONAL
OFFICE: Austin Regional Office, 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin,
Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.
(6) COMPANY: Pak Convenience Store Inc. dba 1 Stop 15; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-1960-PST-E;
TCEQ ID NUMBERS: 9090 and RN102402179; LOCATION: 8460 Denton Drive, Dallas,
Dallas 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 its petroleum USTs; and
30 TAC §334.22(a) and TWC, §5.702, by failing to pay outstanding
UST fees for TCEQ Account Number 0052830U for Fiscal Year 2005; PENALTY: $2,140;
STAFF ATTORNEY: Justin Lannen, Litigation Division, MC R-4, (817) 588-5927;
REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort
Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(7) COMPANY: Phongbai Xia dba Twin Lakes Water Co.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0732-PWS-E;
TCEQ ID NUMBERS: 2200190 and RN101453512; LOCATION: 6495 Appian Way, Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water system; RULES
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§290.109(c)(2)(A)(ii), 290.122(c)(2)(A) and 290.109(g)(4)
and THSC, §341.033(d), by failing to collect and submit monthly routine
water samples and by failing to post notice related to the failure to sample;
30 TAC §290.109(c)(3)(A)(ii), (2)(F), (g)(4) and §290.122(c)(2)(A),
by failing to collect and submit repeat samples following a coliform-positive
result and by failing to post public notice related to the failure to sample;
and 30 TAC §290.109(f)(3), (g)(4) and §290.122(b)(2)(A) and THSC, §341.031(a),
by exceeding a maximum contaminant level (MCL) in June 2004, and by failing
to post public notice for exceeding a MCL; PENALTY: $1,120; STAFF ATTORNEY:
Kari Gilbreth, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-1320; REGIONAL OFFICE:
Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951,
(817) 588-5800.
(8) COMPANY: Prince A, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1476-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS:
53688 and RN101550713; LOCATION: 6551 Grapevine Highway, North Richland Hills,
Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales
of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A), by failing to monitor
all tanks in a manner which would detect a release at a frequency of at least
once every month (not to exceed 35 days between each monitoring) by using
one or more of the release detection methods, by failing to monitor piping
in the UST system in a manner which would detect a release from any portion
of the piping system, by failing to test the line leak detector at least once
per year for performance and operational reliability and by failing to properly
calibrate and maintain the line leak detector in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications and recommended procedures; 30 TAC §334.50(d)(1)(B)(ii),
by failing to reconcile detailed inventory control records at least once a
month in a manner sufficiently accurate to detect a release as small as the
sum of 1.0% of the total substance flow-through for the month plus 130 gallons;
TWC, §26.3475(a), by failing to ensure that all piping in its UST system
that routinely conveyed regulated substances under pressure complied with
TCEQ requirements for pressurized piping release detection equipment; TWC, §26.3475(c)(1),
by maintaining a tank in a UST system that did not comply with TCEQ requirements
for tank release detection equipment; 30 TAC §115.246(1), by failing
to maintain a copy of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive
Orders or third-party certifications for the Stage II vapor recovery system
and any related components installed at the facility; 30 TAC §115.245(2),
by failing to perform verification of proper operation of the Stage II equipment
in accordance with the test procedures referenced in 30 TAC §115.245(1)
at least every 12 months; and THSC, §382.085(b), by causing, suffering,
allowing, or permitting the emission of any air contaminant or the performance
of any activity in violation of THSC, Chapter 382 or of any TCEQ rule or order;
PENALTY: $5,400; STAFF ATTORNEY: Shana Horton, Litigation Division, MC 175,
(512) 239-1088; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel
Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(9) COMPANY: Sentinel Waste, L.L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0040-MSW-E; TCEQ
ID NUMBER: RN101009501; LOCATION: 9225 Highway 183 South, Austin, Travis County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: municipal solid waste facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30
TAC §330.4(a), by failing to obtain proper authorization from TCEQ for
the operation of a Type V processing facility; PENALTY: $11,550; STAFF ATTORNEY:
Shawn Slack, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0063; REGIONAL OFFICE:
Austin Regional Office, 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336,
(512) 339-2929.
TRD-200601732
Stephanie Bergeron Perdue
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Legal Services
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: March 21, 2006
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
May 1, 2006, 2006
. 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 May 1, 2006
. 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: AJMM, Inc. dba E-Z Food Mart; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1553-PST-E;
TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102892213; LOCATION: 14648 Walters Road, Houston, Harris
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline;
RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.49(c)(4) and Texas Water Code (TWC), §26.3475(d),
by failing to inspect and test the cathodic protection system for operability
and adequacy of protection with in three to six months after installation
and at a subsequent frequency of at least once every three years; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(2)(A)(i)(III)
and TWC, §26.3475(a), by failing to test the line leak detectors at least
once per year for performance and operability reliability; and 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
petroleum underground storage tanks (USTs); PENALTY: $7,350; STAFF ATTORNEY:
Deanna Sigman, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0619; REGIONAL OFFICE:
Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486,
(713) 767-3500.
(2) COMPANY: Ayers' Companies, Inc. dba County Line Truck Stop; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2004-0821-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: 16431 and RN102430907; LOCATION:
780 East Highway 80, Sunnyvale, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience
store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.242(3)(A)
and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to maintain
the Stage II vapor recovery system in proper operating condition as specified
by the manufacturer and/or any applicable California Air Resources Board (CARB)
executive order and free of any defects that would impair the effectiveness
of the system; 30 TAC §115.242(5) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing
to make all necessary repairs, replacements, or adjustments to faulty equipment;
30 TAC §115.245(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to verify proper
operation of the Stage II equipment by performing operational tests at least
once every 12 months or upon major system replacement or modification, whichever
occurs first; 30 TAC §334.8(c)(5)(C), by failing to properly label the
UST fill pipes according to the UST information provided to the TCEQ on the
station's UST registration and self-certification form; 30 TAC §334.49(c)(4)
and TWC, §26.3475(d), by failing to inspect and test the corrosion protection
system for operability and adequacy of protection within three to six months
after installation and once every three years thereafter; 30 TAC §334.54(d)(2),
by failing to ensure that a regulated substance has been removed from a UST
to a depth of less than 2.5 centimeters or 0.3% by weight of the system at
full capacity in order to qualify as an out-of-service tank; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(2)(A)(i)(III)
and TWC, §26.3475(a), by failing to test a line leak detector at least
once per year for performance and operational reliability; and 30 TAC §334.50(d)(9)(A)(v)
and TWC, §26.3475(c), by failing to report to the TCEQ within 72 hours
of the receipt of any inconclusive statistical inventory reconciliation (SIR)
analysis report for USTs; PENALTY: $8,740; STAFF ATTORNEY: Justin Lannen,
Litigation Division, MC R-4, (817) 588-5927; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort
Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817)
588-5800.
(3) COMPANY: ExxonMobil Oil Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-0987-AIR-E;
TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN102450756 and JE0067-1; LOCATION: 1795 Burt Street, Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil refinery; RULES VIOLATED: 30
TAC §§101.20(1), 113.340, and 115.352(2), 40 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) §60.482-7(d)(1) and §63.648(a), and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to perform the final repair within 15 days after detecting a leak
for the valves with component identification numbers 1106 and 1466; 30 TAC §101.20(1)
and §113.340, 40 CFR §60.482-7(c)(2) and §63.648(a), and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to monitor three valves with component identification numbers 1106,
2147, and 0204 for two successive leak-free months after detecting a leak;
30 TAC §115.352(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with
the five- and 15-day requirements for leaking valves; 30 TAC §101.20(1)
and §113.340, 40 CFR §60.482-7(a) and §63.648(a), and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to perform monthly monitoring of Valve Number 27751 in May 2002;
30 TAC §101.20(1) and §113.340, 40 CFR §60.482-2(a)(1) and §63.648(a),
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to perform monthly monitoring of two
pumps, numbers 3171 and 27901; 30 TAC §101.20(3) and §116.115(b),
Permit Number 19566/PSD-TX-768M1, General Conditions Number 8, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by allowing unauthorized emissions of 33,183 pounds (lbs.) of sulfur dioxide
(SO2) from a Flare Gas Recovery Unit on March 18, 2003, and 30 TAC §101.222,
by failing to meet the demonstrations; 30 TAC §101.201(a)(2)(H) and (b)(10)
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to include the authorized emission
limit on the initial notification and by failing to record the cause of the
event on the final record for an emission event occurring on March 18, 2003;
30 TAC §101.221(a) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to properly
operate and maintain the internal floating roof for Tank Number 2203, and
30 TAC §101.222, by failing to meet the demonstrations; 30 TAC §101.201(a)(2)(B),
(D), and (H) and §101.201(b)(8) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing
to include in the initial notification the Air Account Number, the common
name of the emission point where the unauthorized emissions were released,
and the authorized emission limit for the facility, and by failing to include
in the final notification the authorization rule or permit number and the
authorized emission limit on the initial notification for an event that occurred
on March 2, 2003; 30 TAC §101.20(3) and §116.115(b) and (c), Permit
Number 46534/PSD-TX-992, Special Condition Number 1 and General Conditions
Number 8, and THSC, §382.085(b), by allowing the unauthorized emissions
of 588 lbs. of SO2 and 12 lbs. of nitrogen oxides (NOx) to be released to
the atmosphere over a 18-minute period on March 2, 2003, and 30 TAC §101.222,
by failing to meet the demonstrations; 30 TAC §101.201(a)(2)(B), (G),
and (H) and §101.201(b)(8) and (10), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing
to include the Air Account Number, the compound released to the atmosphere,
the authorized emissions limit, and the estimated total quantity of compounds
released to the atmosphere in the initial notification, and by failing to
include the authorization or the authorized limit, and correctly identify
the cause of the event in the final record for an event that occurred on February
28, 2003; 30 TAC §101.20(3) and §116.115(b), Permit Number 49135,
General Conditions Number 8, and Maximum Allowable Emissions Rate Table (MAERT),
and THSC, §382.085(b), by allowing the unauthorized emissions of 5,234
lbs. of SO2 into the atmosphere at the Low Pressure Flare and 30 TAC §101.222,
by failing to meet the demonstrations; 30 TAC §101.201(a)(2)(B) and (H)
and §101.201(b)(8) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to include
the Air Account Number for the regulated entity and the authorized emissions
limit in the initial notifications for emission events, and by failing to
include the preconstruction authorization number and the authorized emission
limit in the final record received for emission events occurring on January
27, 2003, and February 16, 20, and 26, 2003; 30 TAC §101.20(3) and §116.115(b),
Permit Number 19566/PSD-TX-768M1, General Conditions Number 8, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by allowing the unauthorized release of 792 lbs. of SO2 from the Low Pressure
Flare during an emission event that occurred on February 26, 2003, and 30
TAC §101.222, by failing to meet the demonstrations; 30 TAC §101.20(3)
and §116.115(b), Permit Number 19566/PSD-TX-768M1, General Conditions
Number 8, and THSC, §382.085(b), by allowing the unauthorized emission
of 4,413 lbs. of SO2 and 21 lbs. of NOx from the Coker Flare during an emission
event occurring on February 20, 2003, and 30 TAC §101.222, by failing
to meet the demonstrations; 30 TAC §101.20(3) and §116.115(b), Permit
Number 19566/PSD-TX-768M1, General Conditions Number 8, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by allowing the unauthorized emission of 11 lbs. of NOx and 4,511 lbs. of
SO2 to enter the atmosphere during a lube oil turbine to lube oil motor switch
from the PtR-4 Booster Compressor on January 27, 2003, and 30 TAC §101.222
by failing to meet the demonstrations; 30 TAC §101.20(3) and §116.115(b),
Permit Number 49135, General Conditions Number 8 and MAERT, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by allowing the unauthorized release of 3,780 lbs. of SO2, 16 lbs. of NOx,
and 54 lbs. of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from the Low Pressure Flare, High Pressure
Flare, and FCC Flare, on January 13-14, 2003, and 30 TAC §101.222, by
failing to meet the demonstrations; 30 TAC §101.20(3) and §116.115(b),
Permit Number 19566/PSD-TX-768M1, General Conditions Number 8, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by allowing the unauthorized emission of 8,847 lbs. SO2, and 315.5 lbs. of
NOx from the PtR-4 Unit and Low Pressure Flare, on February 16-17, 2003, and
30 TAC §101.222, by failing to meet the demonstrations; 30 TAC §101.201(a)(2)(B),
and (H) and §101.201(b)(8) and (9) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing
to include the Air Account Number for the regulated entity and the authorized
emissions limit in the initial notification for emissions events, and by failing
to include the preconstruction authorization number, the authorized emission
limit, and the required basis used for determining the quantity of air contaminants
emitted in the final record for emissions events occurring on September 18,
2002, October 4, 2002, October 30, 2002, and November 23, 2002; 30 TAC §101.20(3)
and §116.115(b), Permit Number 49135, General Conditions Number 8 and
MAERT, and THSC, §382.085(b), by allowing the unauthorized release of
7,961 lbs. of SO2, 154 lbs. of NOx, and 144 lbs. of H2S from the Low Pressure
Flare, High Pressure Flare, and FCC Flare on November 23, 2002, and 30 TAC §101.222,
by failing to meet the demonstrations; 30 TAC §101.201(b)(8) and (9)
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to properly record and maintain the
final record of an emissions event by not including the permit authorization
number, the authorized emission rate, and the basis for determining the quantity
of air contaminants emitted for emission events occurring on October 29, 2002
and November 17, 2002; 30 TAC §101.20(3) and §116.115(b), Permit
Number 49135, General Conditions Number 8 and MAERT, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by allowing the unauthorized emission of eight lbs. of NOx to enter the atmosphere
from the Low Pressure, High Pressure Flare, and FCC Flare during an instrumentation
malfunction that occurred on November 17, 2002, and by allowing the unauthorized
emission of 41 lbs. of NOx and 2,074 lbs. of SO2 to enter the atmosphere from
the Low Pressure, High Pressure, and FCC Flares during an instrumentation
malfunction that occurred on October 30, 2002, and 30 TAC §101.222, by
failing to meet the demonstrations; 30 TAC §101.221(a) and THSC, §382.085(b),
by allowing the unauthorized emissions of 460 lbs. of benzene, 2,042 lbs.
of toluene, and 2,800 lbs. of xylene from Tank 1365 to enter the atmosphere
during a tank roof drain malfunction that occurred on October 29, 2002, and
30 TAC §101.222, by failing to meet the demonstrations; 30 TAC §101.201(a)(2)(B),
(F) and (H) and §101.201(b)(8) and (9) and THSC, §382.085(b), by
failing to include in the initial notification the Air Account Number, the
authorized emissions limit, and the estimated duration; 30 TAC §101.1,
by failing to include the preconstruction authorization number governing the
facility involved in the emissions event and the authorized emission limit
of the compounds released to atmosphere and submitting the initial notification
without including the basis used for determining the quantity of air contaminants
emitted in the definition of reportable quantity for an event that occurred
on October 26, 2003; 30 TAC §101.20(3) and §116.115(b), Permit Number
19566/PSD-TX-768M1, General Conditions Number 8, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by allowing the unauthorized emission of 1442 lbs. of NOx to enter the atmosphere
from the High Pressure Flare during a motor operated valve and discharge check
valve malfunction that occurred on October 26, 2002, and 30 TAC §101.222,
by failing to meet the demonstrations; 30 TAC §101.20(3) and §116.115(b),
Permit Number 49135, General Conditions Number 8 and MAERT, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by allowing unauthorized emissions of 44 lbs. of NOx and 2,326 lbs. of SO2
to enter the atmosphere from the Low Pressure Flare when the Flare Gas Recovery
Compressor (FGRC) diverted load to the Low Pressure Flare on October 30, 2002,
and 30 TAC §101.222, by failing to meet the demonstrations; 30 TAC §101.20(3)
and §116.115(b), Permit Number 49135, General Conditions Number 8 and
MAERT, and THSC, §382.085(b), by allowing the unauthorized emissions
of 76 lbs. of NOx and 1,619 lbs. of SO2 to enter the atmosphere from the Low
Pressure, High Pressure, and FCC Flares when the FGRC diverted a load to the
Flares due to the Knock-Out Drum high level shutting down the LP Compressor
Unit on October 4-5, 2002, and 30 TAC §101.222, by failing to meet the
demonstrations; 30 TAC §101.20(3) and §116.115(b), Permit Number
49135, General Conditions Number 8 and MAERT, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by allowing the unauthorized emissions of 20 lbs. of NOx and 947 lbs. of SO2
to enter the atmosphere from the Low Pressure Flare during an instrumentation
malfunction that occurred on September 18, 2002, and 30 TAC §101.222,
by failing to meet the demonstrations; 30 TAC §116.110(a) and THSC, §382.085(b),
by allowing the unauthorized emission of 240 lbs. of Halon gas (Bromomethane)
to enter the atmosphere from the Satellite Instrumentation Building during
a control circuit malfunction which occurred on June 27, 2002, and 30 TAC §101.11(a)(2)
(in effect at the time of the event), by failing to meet the demonstrations;
30 TAC §101.201(b)(7) and (8) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing
to properly report the final record of an emissions event by not including
the compound descriptive type and the estimated total quantities for carbon
monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOC), and H2S involved in an October
22, 2003 emissions event; 30 TAC §101.20(3) and §116.115(b), Permit
Number 49135, General Conditions Number 8 and MAERT, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by allowing the unauthorized emissions of 55.4 lbs. of NOx, 1,529 lbs. of
SO2, 400.44 lbs. of CO, 160.04 lbs. of VOC, and 16.59 lbs. of H2S from the
FCC flare on October 22, 2003, and 30 TAC §101.222, by failing to meet
the demonstrations; PENALTY: $80,444; STAFF ATTORNEY: Alfred Okpohworho, Litigation
Division, MC R-12, (713) 422-8918; REGIONAL OFFICE: Beaumont Regional Office,
3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(4) COMPANY: Feroz Ali Jivani dba MC Food Store 2; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-1666-PST-E;
TCEQ ID NUMBERS: 24403 and RN103101572; LOCATION: 9440 Louetta Road, Spring,
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 the year 2002, for taking
corrective action and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and
property damage caused by accidental releases arising from the operation of
three petroleum USTs; PENALTY: $3,150; STAFF ATTORNEY: Becky Combs, Litigation
Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6939; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office,
5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(5) COMPANY: Huntsman Petrochemical Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1774-AIR-E;
TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN100217389; LOCATION: 4241 Savannah Avenue, Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petrochemical manufacturing plant;
RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.715(a), New Source Review (NSR) Flexible
Air Permit Numbers 16989 and PSD-TX-794, Special Condition Number 1, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to comply with permitted emissions limits; PENALTY: $4,550; STAFF
ATTORNEY: Kathleen Decker, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6500; REGIONAL
OFFICE: Beaumont Regional Office, 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892,
(409) 898-3838.
(6) COMPANY: Jeffy's, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-1253-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS:
26689 and RN102262730; LOCATION: 8015 Interstate 10 East, Houston, 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 petroleum USTs for the one year period proceeding
November 7, 2002; PENALTY: $4,280; STAFF ATTORNEY: Lena Roberts, Litigation
Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0019; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office,
5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(7) COMPANY: Jesus Sanchez Acosta; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0543-MSW-E; TCEQ
ID NUMBERS: 445150104 and RN104361936; LOCATION: Block 90, Lot 7, on North
Third Street, approximately two miles north of the intersection of North Third
Street and Monte Cristo Road, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
unauthorized disposal site; RULES VIOLATED: THSC, §361.061 and §361.086
and 30 TAC §330.5(a), by failing to prevent the disposal of municipal
solid waste at an unauthorized site; PENALTY: $4,200; STAFF ATTORNEY: Becky
Combs, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6939; REGIONAL OFFICE: Harlingen
Regional Office, 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247,
(956) 425-6010.
(8) COMPANY: John Daugherty dba John Daugherty Homes; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1756-WQ-E;
TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN104666458; LOCATION: 5405 Stone Lake Drive, Wichita Falls,
Wichita County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: home building business; RULES VIOLATED:
30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and 40 CFR §122.26(c), by failing to obtain
authorization to discharge storm water associated with construction activities;
PENALTY: $3,150; STAFF ATTORNEY: Shana Horton, Litigation Division, MC 175,
(512) 239-1088; REGIONAL OFFICE: Abilene Regional Office, 1977 Industrial
Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (325) 698-9674.
(9) COMPANY: Lanxess Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0006-AIR-E; TCEQ
ID NUMBERS: OC0004P and RN100825363; LOCATION: 4647 Farm-to-Market Road 1006,
Orange, Orange County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: synthetic rubber manufacturing
plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§116.110(a), 116.115(b)(2)(F) and
(c), 122.143(4), NSR Air Permit Number 22508/PSD-TX874, Special Condition
Number 1, GOP Number O-01391, Special Condition Number 7A, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions from being released at the Cobalt
Butadiene Rubber Unit, and the Propylene Bullet Tank and by failing to maintain
an emission rate below the permitted allowable emission limit; PENALTY: $18,630;
STAFF ATTORNEY: Laurencia Fasoyiro, Litigation Division, MC R-12, (713) 422-8914;
REGIONAL OFFICE: Beaumont Regional Office, 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont,
Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(10) COMPANY: McCulloch County; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-0827-MLM-E; TCEQ ID
NUMBERS: F1759 and RN104219928; LOCATION: 2941 County Road 100, 1.75 miles
southwest of Brady, McCulloch County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: scrap metal
recycle center, lead acid battery collection center, used oil collection center,
used oil filter collection center, used tire collection center, and an equipment
and material storage area; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §111.201 by failing
to comply with the outdoor burning requirements; 30 TAC §328.13(a) and §335.4,
and TWC, §26.121(c), by failing to manage municipal hazardous waste in
a manner that is protective of public health and welfare and failing to prevent
the discharge or imminent threat of discharge into or adjacent to waters in
the state; TWC, §26.266(a), failing to remediate petroleum hydrocarbon
spills and discharges to the environment; 30 TAC §335.431(c), THSC, §361.451(a),
and 40 CFR §268.40, failing to meet the treatment standards for lead
prior to covering waste ash in a land based unit; 30 TAC §335.2(a), by
failing to obtain authorization prior to storing, processing or disposing
of municipal hazardous waste; 30 TAC §335.9(a)(1), by failing to make
available to TCEQ personnel records to document hazardous waste determinations
for wastes located at the site; 30 TAC §335.9(a)(1), by failing to keep
records of waste lead-acid batteries disposed of at the site; 30 TAC §334.50(a)(1)(A)
and TWC, §26.3475(c), by failing to provide a release detection system
for a petroleum UST system; 30 TAC §334.49(a) and TWC, §26.3475(c),
by failing to provide corrosion protection for the petroleum UST system; 30
TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate financial assurance
for taking corrective action and for compensating third parties for bodily
injury and property damage caused by the accidental releases from the operation
of the petroleum UST; 30 TAC §334.7(a)(1) and §334.127(a)(1), by
failing to register a UST and an aboveground storage tank with the commission;
30 TAC §328.23(a) and (b) and 40 CFR §279.22(b), by failing to store,
process, or dispose of used oil filters in an manner so as to not cause a
discharge of oil into the environment; 30 TAC §328.25(c), by failing
to have copies of bills of lading available for commission personnel to inspect
at any reasonable time; 30 TAC §324.4, by failing to ensure that used
oil is stored, collected, burned, or discharged in a manner that does not
endanger the public health or the environment; 30 TAC §324.7(3)(A), (B)
and (E), by failing to comply with the requirements of a Used Oil Collection
Center; 40 CFR §279.22(c)(1), by failing to label or clearly mark the
words "Used Oil" on containers used to store used oil; and 30 TAC §334.55(a)(3),
by failing to ensure that the permanent removal of a petroleum UST was conducted
by qualified personnel; PENALTY: $31,250; STAFF ATTORNEY: Laurencia Fasoyiro,
Litigation Division, MC R-12, (713) 422-8914; REGIONAL OFFICE: San Angelo
Regional Office, 622 South Oakes, Suite K, San Angelo, Texas 76903-7013, (915)
655-9479.
(11) COMPANY: Mehdi Maredia dba AA & RL Kountry Store; DOCKET NUMBER:
2005-1578-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: 46001 and RN102044468; LOCATION: 16194 North
State Highway 6, Calvert, Robertson 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
petroleum USTs; PENALTY: $4,200; STAFF ATTORNEY: Robert Mosley, Litigation
Division MC 175, (512) 239-0627; REGIONAL OFFICE: Waco Regional Office, 6801
Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(12) COMPANY: Mirage Stop, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-1443-MWD-E; TCEQ ID
NUMBER: RN101520344; LOCATION: 17141 I-10 East, Channelview, Harris County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30
TAC §305.125(1) and 319.5(b), TCEQ Permit Number 0003517000, Final Effluent
Limitations and Monitoring Requirements, 1, and TWC, §26.121(e), by failing
to monitor flow when required for Outfall Number 002 from April 1, 2002 -
June 15, 2003; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and §317.7(e), TCEQ Permit Number
0003517000, Operational Requirements 1, and TWC, §26.121(e), by failing
to repair the fences surrounding the wastewater treatment plant and the on-site
lift station; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and §319.5(b), TCEQ Permit Number
0003517000, Final Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements, 1, and
TWC, §26.121(e), by failing to monitor flow when required for Outfall
Number 001 at the frequency required by the permit; and 30 TAC §305.125(1)
and (5), TCEQ Permit Number 0003517000, Operational Requirements 1, and TWC, §26.121(e),
by failing to properly operate and maintain the treatment facility; PENALTY:
$10,900; STAFF ATTORNEY: Courtney St. Julian, Litigation Division, MC 175,
(512) 239-0617; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Avenue,
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(13) COMPANY: Ron Edwards dba Tawakoni Stop II; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1378-PST-E;
TCEQ ID NUMBERS: 55512 and RN102228111; LOCATION: 2450 Farm-to-Market Road
47, Point, Rains 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 petroleum USTs; PENALTY:
$2,565; STAFF ATTORNEY: Rachael Gaines, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512)
239-0078; REGIONAL OFFICE: Tyler Regional Office, 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler,
Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.
TRD-200601731
Stephanie Bergeron Perdue
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Legal Services
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: March 21, 2006
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission), in coordination
with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), serving as the Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO) for the Houston/Galveston/Brazoria metropolitan
area (HGB), proposes to substitute certain transportation control measures
(TCMs) contained in the HGB state implementation plan (SIP). As provided by
commission rules, the commission and the H-GAC have initiated a process to
approve substitute TCMs for the HGB SIP. Documentation regarding each proposed
substitute TCM is available for public review at the commission Web site located
at
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/implementation/air/sip/tcm_hgb.html
. Documentation may also be obtained from Shelley Whitworth, Program
Manager, Houston-Galveston Area Council, P. O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227-2777,
or at (713) 499-6695.
The commission will hold a public hearing on this proposal on April 20,
2006, 12:00 p.m., at the Houston-Galveston Area Council, 3555 Timmons, Conference
Room B, Houston, Texas. The hearing will be structured for the receipt of
oral and/or written comments from interested persons. Individuals may present
oral statements when called upon in order of registration. There will be no
open discussion during the hearing; however, a commission staff member will
be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and will
answer questions before and after the hearing.
Persons who have special communication or other accommodation needs who
are planning to attend the hearing should contact Shelley Whitworth at (713)
499-6695. Requests for special accommodations should be made as far in advance
as possible. Comments may be submitted to Koy Howard, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, Chief Engineers Office, MC 206, P. O. Box 13087, Austin,
Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to (512) 239-5687. All comments should reference
Transportation Control Measure Substitution for the HGB area. Comments must
be received by 5:00 p.m., April 7, 2006. For further information, please contact
Mr. Howard of the Environmental Planning and Implementation Division at (512)
239-2306.
TRD-200601720
Stephanie Bergeron Perdue
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Legal Services
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: March 21, 2006
The State Office of Administrative Hearings issued a Proposal for Decision
and Order to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on March 21, 2006,
in the matter of the Executive Director of the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, Petitioner v. Manuel Manriquez dba M&A Oil Co.; SOAH Docket No.
582-05-8335; TCEQ Docket No. 2004-1315-PST-E. The commission will consider
the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision and Order regarding the
enforcement action against Manuel Manriquez dba M&A Oil Co. on a date
and time to be determined by the Office of the Chief Clerk in Room 201S of
Building E, 12100 N. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas. This posting is Notice
of Opportunity to Comment on the Proposal for Decision and Order. The comment
period will end 30 days from date of this publication. Written public comments
should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, TCEQ, P. O.
Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. If you have any questions or need assistance,
please contact Paul Munguia, Office of the Chief Clerk, (512) 239-3300.
TRD-200601736
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: March 22, 2006
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
May 1, 2006
. 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 May 1, 2006
. 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: 3M Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1783-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Regulated
Entity Reference Number (RN) RN100218692; LOCATION: Austin, Travis County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §101.20(3),
New Source Review Permit Number 9904/PSD-TX-674M-1, and THSC, §382.05(b),
by failing to meet permitted emissions limits for carbon monoxide; PENALTY:
$4,360; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Amy Burgess, (512) 239-2540; REGIONAL OFFICE:
1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.
(2) COMPANY: William DeWitt dba 45 Kwik Stop; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1377-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN102235611; LOCATION: Rice, Navarro County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.49(a)
and the Code, §26.3475(d), by failing to provide corrosion protection
for the underground storage tank (UST) system; and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A)
and the Code, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to monitor USTs for releases;
PENALTY: $4,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carolyn Lind, (903) 535-5100; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(3) COMPANY: A J & P Investors, Inc. dba Poolville One Stop; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2005-1929-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101557841; LOCATION: Poolville, Parker
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.45(e)(2)(D), by failing to ensure all fill
pipes are equipped with a removable or permanent factory-constructed drop
tube; 30 TAC §334.51(b)(2)(C) and the Code, §26.3475(c)(2), by failing
to equip each tank with a valve or other appropriate device designed to either
automatically shut off the flow or restrict the flow of regulated substances
into the tank; 30 TAC §334.48(c), by failing to conduct effective manual
or automatic inventory control procedures for all USTs; and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A)
and (2)(A)(i)(III) and the Code, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to monitor
USTs for releases, by failing to provide proper release detection, and by
failing to test the line leak detectors; PENALTY: $6,336; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Kent Heath, (512) 239-4575; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth,
Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(4) COMPANY: Bell County Water Control & Improvement District 1; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2005-2002-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101223956; LOCATION: Killeen, Bell
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.43(c)(3)
and (4) and (e), by failing to provide a proper roof slope on all water storage
tanks, by failing to provide an overflow pipe, by failing to equip the ground
storage tank with a liquid level indicator, and by failing to provide an intruder-resistant
fence for the ground storage tanks; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(3)(B)(v), by failing
to file and make available for commission review calibration records for the
flow meters; and 30 TAC §290.44(d)(1), by failing to install an air release
device; PENALTY: $2,450; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sandy VanCleave, (512) 239-0667;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254)
751-0335.
(5) COMPANY: Bridgeport Utilities, L.L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0037-MWD-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN102342821; LOCATION: Richland, Navarro County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), Texas
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number WQ0013528001,
and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with the permitted effluent
limits for ammonia nitrogen (NH3), dissolved oxygen (DO), and five-day carbonaceous
biochemical oxygen demand; PENALTY: $3,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Brent
Hurta, (512) 239-6589; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas
76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(6) COMPANY: Bulk Services Transportation, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1886-IHW-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN104712591; LOCATION: Kopperl, Bosque County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: trucking company; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.2(b) and §335.4,
by failing to properly dispose of approximately 10,000 pounds of industrial
solid waste; and 30 TAC §312.9(c) and the Code, §5.702, by failing
to pay outstanding sludge hauler fees; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Michael Limos, (512) 239-5839; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite
2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(7) COMPANY: Cemex Construction Materials, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1311-MLM-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN102437274; LOCATION: San Antonio, Comal County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: limestone quarry; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4), TPDES
General Permit Number TXR050000, and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §122.26(c),
by failing to maintain at the facility or have readily available for review
a copy of the storm water pollution prevention plan; 30 TAC §305.42(a)
and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to obtain authorization prior to
discharging process water into retention ponds; and the Code, §26.121(a),
by failing to prevent the unauthorized discharge of sediment and sand; PENALTY:
$10,080; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carolyn Lind, (903) 535-5100; REGIONAL OFFICE:
14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.
(8) COMPANY: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1769-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN100215615; LOCATION: Orange, Orange County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
chemical plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(1), 115.352(4), 116.115(c)(1),
and 122.143(4), Federal Operating Permit (FOP) Number O-01310, New Source
Review (NSR) Permit Number 4140A, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to
install a second valve, a blind flange, or a tightly-fitting plug or cap on
31 open ended lines; 30 TAC §§101.20(1), 116.115(c)(1), and 122.143(4),
40 CFR §60.18(c)(2), FOP Permit Number O-01310, NSR Permit Number 4140A,
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain a pilot flame during flare
operation; 30 TAC §§101.20(1), 122.143(4), and 122.145(2)(A), 40
CFR §60.565(k)(4), FOP Permit Number O-01310, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to submit a timely deviation report; and 30 TAC §101.20(1)
and §122.143(4), 40 CFR §60.482-7(a), FOP Permit Number O-01310,
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct fugitive monitoring; PENALTY:
$25,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Miriam Hall, (903) 535-1044; REGIONAL OFFICE:
3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(9) COMPANY: City of Dodd City; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0740-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN101608867; LOCATION: Dodd City, Fannin County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit
Number 10538001, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to maintain compliance
with the permitted effluent limits for five-day biochemical oxygen demand
(BOD5), total suspended solids (TSS), DO, pH, and fecal coliform bacteria;
and 30 TAC §312.123 and TPDES Permit Number 10538001, by failing to submit
an annual sludge report; PENALTY: $12,280; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sandy
VanCleave, (903) 535-0667; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth,
Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(10) COMPANY: City of Dublin; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-0573-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN101918308, TPDES Permit Number WQ0010405001; LOCATION: Dublin, Erath County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1),
TPDES Permit Number WQ0010405001, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing
to comply with the permitted effluent limits for pH and BOD5; PENALTY: $7,400;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301
Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(11) COMPANY: Enterprise Products Operating L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1905-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN102323268; LOCATION: Mont Belvieu, Chambers County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: natural gas liquids and industrial organic chemicals; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §116.115(c), Air New Source Permit Numbers 20698 and 5581, and
THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to operate within the permitted limits
of Air New Source Permit Numbers 20698 and 5581; PENALTY: $9,480; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Amy Burgess, (512) 239-2540; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue,
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(12) COMPANY: Enterprise Products Operating L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0100-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN102580834; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: loading operations dock; RULE VIOLATED: THSC, §382.085(a),
by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions of 170 pounds (lbs.) of carbon
monoxide, 84 lbs. of nitrogen dioxide, and 6,891 lbs. of propane; and 30 TAC §21.4
and the Code, §5.702, by failing to pay the late fee for consolidated
water quality fees; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Scott Barnett,
(713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas
77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(13) COMPANY: GL James Investments, L.L.C. dba Country Boy Store; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2005-2014-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101540854; LOCATION: McKinney, Collin
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.49(c)(4) and the Code, §26.3475(d), by
failing to have the cathodic protection system tested by a qualified corrosion
specialist; 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable
financial assurance; and 30 TAC §115.245(2) and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to verify proper operation of the Stage II equipment; PENALTY:
$5,760; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Judy Kluge, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE:
2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(14) COMPANY: Harris County Municipal Utility District Number 8; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2004-0970-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: TPDES Permit Number 11727-001; LOCATION:
Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 11727-001, and the
Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with the permitted limits for
TSS and Total NH3; PENALTY: $6,280; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Amy Burgess,
(512) 239-2540; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas
77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(15) COMPANY: City of Hillsboro; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0036-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN102844180; LOCATION: Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater
treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 10630-001,
and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with the permitted limits
for NH3, DO, total residual chlorine, TSS, and BOD5; PENALTY: $15,900; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Michael Meyer, (512) 239-4492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue,
Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(16) COMPANY: City of Lawn; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1136-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN101406916; LOCATION: Lawn, Taylor County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public
water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.113(f)(4) and (5) and THSC, §341.0315(c),
by exceeding the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for trihalomethanes (TTHM)
and haloacetic acid; PENALTY: $895; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Craig Fleming,
(512) 239-5806; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas
79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.
(17) COMPANY: Lyondell Chemical Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-2012-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN102523107; LOCATION: Pasadena, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: petrochemical plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(b)(2)(F),
Air Permit Number 9395, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent
unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $7,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Miriam Hall,
(512) 239-1044; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas
77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(18) COMPANY: Maverick Tube, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-2049-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN100543131; LOCATION: Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
fabricated and fittings plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(2) and
THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a complete annual compliance
certification; PENALTY: $4,060; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sherronda Martin,
(713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas
77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(19) COMPANY: Monument Inn, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0058-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN101527737; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater
treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 13666001,
and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with permitted effluent
limits for DO, TSS, flow, and chlorine; PENALTY: $5,160; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Lynley Doyen, (512) 239-1364; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H,
Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(20) COMPANY: Petroleum Wholesale, L.P. dba Sunmart 153 and Sunmart 289;
DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-2050-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101932127 and RN102060324; LOCATION:
Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience stores with retail
sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing
to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $2,936; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Tom Greimel, (512) 239-5690; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue,
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(21) COMPANY: Regent Coach Line, Limited; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-2036-MLM-E
IDENTIFIER: RN10372752; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: bus charter service; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and
40 CFR §122.26(c), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge storm
water associated with charter bus activities; and 30 TAC §330.5(c), by
failing to prevent the unauthorized disposal of municipal solid waste; PENALTY:
$3,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Lynley Doyen, (512) 239-1364; REGIONAL OFFICE:
14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.
(22) COMPANY: Len D. Jordan dba Sail Haven; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-2063-PWS-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN101213452; LOCATION: Austin, Travis County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.113(f)(4) and THSC, §341.0315(c),
by exceeding the MCL for TTHM; PENALTY: $323; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Dana
Shuler, (512) 239-2505; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150,
Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.
(23) COMPANY: Talley Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-2021-PWS-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN101221646; LOCATION: Marshall, Harrison County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.113(f)(4)
and THSC, §341.0315(c), by exceeding the MCL for TTHM; PENALTY: $313;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tel Croston, (512) 239-5717; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916
Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.
(24) COMPANY: Town of Mustang; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1503-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN102807864; LOCATION: Mustang, Navarro County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater
treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 11516001,
and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with permit effluent limits
for TSS, BOD5, and DO and by failing to submit monitoring results at the intervals
specified in the permit; PENALTY: $10,947; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Audra
Ruble, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas
76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(25) COMPANY: Gil Villa dba Villa Dairy; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1969-AGR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN104772207; LOCATION: Ballinger, Runnels County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: dairy; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §321.47(b)(3)(A), by failing
to beneficially use wastewater and manure in a manner that will protect surface
and groundwater quality; PENALTY: $4,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne
Walrath, (512) 239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene,
Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.
TRD-200601721
Stephanie Bergeron Perdue
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Legal Services
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: March 21, 2006
Correction of Error
The Department of State Health Services submitted on behalf of the State
Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology the adoption
of 22 TAC Chapter 741. The rules were published in the March 17, 2006, issue
of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 2160).
A graphic (Figure: 22 TAC §741.103(l)) was submitted with changes
and published at 31 TexReg 2214. Due to an error in the figure as submitted,
the left column title published as "Octave Band Internal" should read "Octave
Band Interval" as in the proposed rules.
TRD-200601709
Public Notice
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces its intent
to submit Transmittal Number TX 06-021, Amendment Number 739, to the Texas
State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security
Act. The amendment is effective September 1, 2006.
Amendment Number 739 provides for supplemental payments for Medicaid inpatient
hospital services provided by privately owned children's hospitals in the
State of Texas. These supplemental payments will not exceed the difference
between the total annual Medicaid payments and the federal upper payment limit
(UPL) established in 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 447.272 for these
facilities. UPL is "a reasonable estimate of the amount that would be paid
for the services furnished by a group of facilities under Medicare payment
principles." Amendment 739 will ensure that Medicaid payments for inpatient
hospital services provided by these facilities are commensurate with the Medicare
payments and/or payment principles.
The amendment is expected to increase State expenditures and the amount
of federal matching funds to the State. For State Fiscal Year 2007, the amendment
is estimated to result in increased aggregate State expenditures of $64,284,029,
with increased federal matching funds of $39,284,029.
To obtain copies of the proposed amendment, interested parties may contact
Arnulfo Gomez by telephone at (512) 491-1166 or by e-mail at arnulfo.gomez@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Copies of the amendment also will be made available for public review at the
local offices of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
TRD-200601737
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: March 22, 2006
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announces its intent to
submit Transmittal Number TX 06-017, Amendment Number 735, to the Texas State
Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The
amendment is effective as of January 1, 2006.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated its state
plan forms to include information concerning the new Medicare prescription
drug benefits program created under Title 1 of the Medicare Prescription Drug,
Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA). Amendment 735 complies with
a request by CMS to update the state plan for the Primary Care Case Management
(PCCM) program using the revised forms. This amendment adds language to the
state plan assuring CMS that the state will comply with all applicable requirements
of the MMA.
The State estimates that the amendment will not result in a fiscal impact
to state or federal funds over the next two fiscal years.
To obtain copies of the amendment, interested parties may contact Gilbert
Estrada, Policy Analyst, Medicaid/CHIP Division, by telephone at (512) 491-1331
or by e-mail at Gilbert.Estrada@hhsc.state.tx.us.
TRD-200601754
Steve Aragon
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: March 22, 2006
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces its intent
to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under
Title XIX of the Social Security Act. This amendment will revise the Reimbursement
Methodology for Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation
(ICF/MR) to allow for a mid-year partial settlement of the interim rate and
a corresponding adjustment to the interim rate for the remainder of the state
fiscal year to account for actual increases in costs to operate state operated
facilities that were not anticipated in the initial interim rate. HHSC is
taking this action so that adequate funds are available to serve clients in
these facilities. This action will allow the state to increase necessary federal
funding closer to when costs are incurred rather then waiting for the annual
settlement calculation to make these adjustments. The annual settlement will
continue to be conducted.
The proposed amendment is to be effective April 1, 2006 with the settlement
calculation and interim rate adjustment made for the entire state fiscal year.
The amendment is expected to increase federal matching funds to the state
for the ICF/MR program as follows:
FY 2006: $22,805,048
To obtain copies of the proposed amendment, interested parties may contact
Carolyn Pratt by mail at Rate Analysis Department, Texas Health and Human
Services Commission, P.O. Box 85200, H-400, Austin, Texas 78708-5200 or by
telephone at (512) 491-1359. Copies of the proposal will also be made available
for public review at the local offices of the Texas Department of Aging and
Disability Services.
TRD-200601733
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: March 22, 2006
Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials
TRD-200601746
Cathy Campbell
General Counsel
Department of State Health Services
Filed: March 22, 2006
Notice to Public and to All Interested Mortgage Lenders
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Department")
intends to implement a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (the "Program")
to assist eligible very low, low and moderate income first-time homebuyers
purchase a residence located within the State of Texas.
Under the Program, a first-time homebuyer who satisfies the eligibility
requirements described below may receive a federal income tax credit in an
amount equal to the product of the certificate credit rate established under
the Program and the interest paid or accrued by the homeowner during the taxable
year on the remaining principal of the certified indebtedness amount incurred
by the homeowner to acquire the principal residence of the homeowner; provided
that such credit allowed in any taxable year does not exceed $2,000. In order
to qualify to receive a credit certificate, the homebuyer must qualify for
a conventional, FHA, VA or other home mortgage loan from a lending institution
and must meet the other requirements of the Program.
The credit certificates will be issued to qualified mortgagors on a first-come,
first-served basis by the Department acting through an administrator, which
will review applications from lending institutions and prospective mortgagors
to determine compliance with the requirements of the Program and determine
that credit certificates remain available under the Program. No credit certificates
will be issued prior to 90 days from the date of publication of this notice
nor after the date that all of the credit certificate amount has been allocated
to homebuyers and in no event after December 31, 2008.
In order to satisfy the eligibility requirements for a certificate under
the Program, (a) the prospective residence must be a single-family residence
located within the State of Texas that can be reasonably expected to become
the principal residence of the mortgagor within a reasonable period of time
after the financing is provided; (b) the prospective homebuyer’s current
income must not exceed, (i) for families of three or more persons, 115% (140%
in certain targeted areas) of the area median income, and (ii) for individuals
and families of two persons, 100% (120% in certain targeted areas) of the
area median income; (c) the prospective homebuyer must not have owned a home
as a principal residence during the past three years (except in the case of
certain targeted area residences); (d) the acquisition cost of the residence
must not exceed 90% (110%, in the case of certain targeted area residences)
of the average area purchase price applicable to the residence; and (e) no
part of the proceeds of the qualified indebtedness may be used to acquire
or replace an existing mortgage. Pursuant to the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act
of 2005, residences in certain areas affected by Hurricane Rita are treated
as targeted area residences. To obtain additional information on the Program,
including the boundaries of current targeted areas as well as the current
income and purchase price limits (which are subject to revision and adjustment
from time to time by the Department pursuant to applicable federal law and
Department policy), please contact Sue Cavazos at the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs, 221 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2410;
(512) 475-3962.
The Department intends to maintain a list of single family mortgage lenders
that will participate in the Program by making loans to qualified holders
of these mortgage credit certificates. Any lender interested in appearing
on this list or in obtaining additional information regarding the Program
should contact Sue Cavazos at the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs, 221 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2410; (512) 475-3962. The
Department may schedule a meeting with lenders to discuss in greater detail
the requirements of the Program.
This notice is published in satisfaction of the requirements of Section
25 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and Treasury Regulation
Section 1.25-3T(j)(4) issued thereunder regarding the public notices prerequisite
to the issuance of mortgage credit certificates and to maintaining a list
of participating lenders.
TRD-200601752
William Dally
Acting Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: March 22, 2006
Notice of Request for Proposal
In compliance with Chapter 2254, Texas Government Code, the University
of Houston System (UH) for and in behalf of the University of Houston-Victoria,
furnishes this notice of Request for Proposal. The University of Houston-Victoria
(UHV) is seeking to hire a marketing consultant to help develop a cohesive
message to be used in all marketing communications that speaks effectively
to the targeted market; to help develop a comprehensive marketing plan that
delivers this message to potential students and reiterates the brand identity
of the University of Houston-Victoria, thereby helping to increase enrollment
numbers; and to help develop collateral marketing materials (based on suggestions
provided by marketing research) to reinforce the message to target audiences.
This advice and consultation is authorized and supported by the UHV President
as being of substantial need and necessary in performing the needed evaluation.
UHV's preference is to have a comprehensive marketing plan in place for
Fall 2006 student recruiting.
The term of this contract is to be for a one-year period beginning on or
about June 1, 2006, and ending May 31, 2007, subject to a one-year renewal
option. Further assistance can be obtained from Lydia Huber, Purchasing Agent,
at (361) 570-4823. All proposals must be specific and must be responsive to
the criteria set forth in this request. Successful Proposer will be required
to execute a UH Consulting Agreement.
I. SCOPE OF WORK: The consultant will be expected to have in place at the
conclusion of this project the following:
(A) Define the UHV's target market with supporting demographic data by
region served and offer an in-depth understanding of current, former and prospective
students' consumer decision process for higher education, at the undergraduate
and graduate level.
(B) Clarify the UHV's identity with attention to its special features,
key programs, mission, and goals and in relation to the University of Houston
System, The Victoria College, and other area institutions of higher education
(including online).
(C) Provide a written report to the UHV Marketing Committee within 30
to 45 days of contract execution with recommendations for the following:
(i.) Identify consumer attitude and behavior:
* Who attended and why?
* Who did not attend and why?
* Who dropped out and why?
* What do advisors at community colleges say about us and why?
* What do business leaders say about us and why?
(ii.) Evaluate existing image/brand and make recommendations for improvement.
Consider UHV name, logo, tag lines, and colors.
(iii.) Develop a comprehensive marketing plan with detailed advertising
strategies (e.g., website, billboard, newspaper) and related assessment measures.
II. INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA: The University
of Houston-Victoria is an upper-level and graduate institution with selected
bachelor's and master's degree programs in arts and sciences, business administration,
and education. Although the University primarily serves commuting students
from Victoria and surrounding counties, UHV also offers degree programs, in
collaboration with other UH System institutions, at off-campus centers at
Sugar Land and Cinco Ranch in Fort Bend County and offers courses at a number
of other off-campus sites in the region. The current student enrollment is
approximately 2,600 students. Of the 2,600 students, about 46% of them are
from Victoria and the thirteen surrounding counties; about 47% are from Fort
Bend and Harris County; and the remaining 7% are either out of state or foreign
students.
III. DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: Submit one original and seven (7) copies of
your proposal in a sealed envelope to: Purchasing Office, University of Houston-Victoria,
3007 North Ben Wilson, University West, Room 107D, Victoria, Texas 77901 before
3:00 p.m. CST on April 30, 2006. The original shall be prepared on a word
processor and formatted in at least 10-point font that is clearly readable.
The copies shall be of good, readable quality.
IV. COMPLIANCE WITH RFP REQUIREMENTS: By submission of a Proposal, a Proposer
agrees to be bound by the requirements set forth in this RFP. UHV, at its
sole discretion, may disqualify a Proposal from consideration, if UHV determines
a Proposal is non-responsive and/or non-compliant, in whole or in part, with
the requirements set forth in this RFP.
V. SIGNATURE, CERTIFICATION OF PROPOSER: The Proposal must be signed and
dated by a representative of the Proposer who is authorized to bind the Proposer
to the terms and conditions contained in this RFP and to compliance with the
information submitted in the proposal. Each Proposer submitting a Proposal
certifies to both: (i) the completeness, veracity, and accuracy of the information
provided in the proposal and (ii) the authority of the individual whose signature
appears on the Proposal to bind the Proposer to the terms and conditions set
forth in this RFP. Proposals submitted without the required signature shall
be disqualified.
VI. OWNERSHIP OF PROPOSALS: All Proposals become the physical property
of UHV upon receipt.
VII. USE, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION: Proposers acknowledge that UHV is
an agency of the State of Texas and is, therefore, required to comply with
the Texas Public Information Act. If a Proposal includes proprietary data,
trade secrets, or information that Proposer wishes to except from public disclosure,
then the Proposer must specifically and clearly label each section or page
of such data, secrets, or information as follows: "PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL-PROPRIETARY
INFORMATION". To the extent permitted by law, information labeled by the Proposer
as proprietary will be used by UHV only for purposes related to or arising
out of the: (i) evaluation of Proposals, (ii) selection of a Proposer pursuant
to the RFP process, and (iii) negotiation and execution of a Contract, if
any, with the Proposer selected.
VIII. RECESSION OF PROPOSER: A Proposal can be withdrawn from consideration
at any time prior to expiration of the Deadline for Proposals (Section III
on page 2) pursuant to a written request sent to the Purchasing Office.
IX. REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION: UHV reserves the right to request clarification
of any information contained in a Proposal.
X. ADDENDA TO THE RFP: Addenda, if any, will be posted in the
Texas Register
. If necessary, as determined by UHV, Proposers will
be allowed time to revise and supply additional information in response to
such addenda.
XI. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: None.
XII. COMMUNICATIONS WITH UHV PERSONNEL: Except as provided in this RFP
and as is otherwise necessary for the conduct of ongoing UHV business operations,
Proposers are expressly and absolutely prohibited from engaging in communications
with UHV personnel who are involved in any manner in the review and/or evaluation
of the Proposals; selection of a Proposer, and/or negotiations or formalization
of a Contract. If any Proposer engages in conduct or communications that UHV
determines are contrary to the prohibitions set forth in this section, UHV
may, at its sole discretion, disqualify the Proposer and withdraw the Proposer's
Proposal from consideration.
XIII. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS: The Proposals will be reviewed in accordance
with the criteria set forth in this RFP. Proposals that are: (i) incomplete,
(ii) not properly certified and signed, (iii) not in the required format,
or (iv) otherwise non-compliant, in whole or in part, with any of the requirements
set forth in this RFP may be disqualified by UHV.
XIV. EVALUATION INFORMATION: Each Proposer must provide current, accurate,
complete information about all of the following in support of its Proposal
(please coordinate numbers with responses):
(A) Business, Financial information
(i) Name, address, telephone number, and title of the person(s) whom UHV
can contact about the proposal;
(ii) State of Texas corporate filings, DBA name, registration and tax
identification number;
(iii) Name(s) of owner(s) or partners or directors, as applicable;
(iv) Insurance carrier(s), types, and amounts of coverage currently maintained
by the Proposer;
(v) State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) status or
other minority certification, if any;
(B) Services and Consulting Methodology:
(i) Description of Services the Proposer is able to provide;
(ii) Describe in sufficient detail the methodology you will employ and
tasks you will perform to achieve the goals of the project as set forth in
this RFP;
(iii) Sample or prototypical reports that would be furnished to UHV;
(iv) Billing frequency to be utilized by the Proposer;
(C) Experience:
(i) Briefly discuss your firm's experience as a marketing consultant for
organizations of similar size, structure, and scope of work required. Successful
examples of your innovations, strategies or ideas (not to exceed one-half
(1/2) page per example) should be included.
(ii) Length of time and years during which the Proposer has provided the
type of services contemplated by this RFP;
(iii) Provide an overview of your firm, including whether you would be
considered a local, regional, or national firm and the demographics of your
client base;
(iv) Provide the total number of personnel employed by your firm, to include
categorization by function.
(v) Provide name, title, and telephone number of each person who will
be assigned to our account. The resumes of each of these employees must be
included;
(vi) Provide a description of the current consulting load of the personnel
to be assigned to our account;
(vii) Disclose if you intend to subcontract any service. The service and
vendor must be identified.
(D) References: Provide a list of three clients, preferably colleges/universities,
for whom the Proposer has provided Marketing Consultant services within the
last three years, including name of firm, contact person's name, title, address,
telephone number, and scope of project;
(E) Performance Timetable: Indicate the number of hours that you believe
is necessary and appropriate for you firm to complete each of the tasks described
in the Scope of Work section of this RFP. Also indicate the number of meetings
with the UHV Communications and Marketing team and method of contact (i.e.,
telephone, on-site face-to-face, ITV). Recommended time should be identified
for each role identified in this RFP and totaled for all aspects of the project.
The University envisions an initial meeting between UHV Communications &
Marketing Team and the Successful Proposer; interim contact, as necessary;
and a final on-site meeting for delivery and presentation of final written
report.
(F) Fees: Provide a fee schedule for the consulting services you will
provide. Identify by type and amount any reimbursable expenses over and above
the quoted consulting fee.
XV. DISCUSSIONS WITH PROPOSERS: UHV's Evaluation Team may conduct discussions
and/or negotiations with any Proposer that appears to be eligible for award
("Eligible Proposer") pursuant to the selection criteria set forth in this
RFP. In conducting discussions and/or negotiations, UHV will not disclose
information derived from Proposals submitted by competing Proposers, except
as and if law requires disclosure.
XVI. MODIFICATION OF PROPOSALS: All Eligible Proposals will be afforded
the opportunity to submit best and final Proposals if: (a) negotiations with
any other Proposer result in material alteration of the RFP and (b) such material
alteration has a cost consequence that could alter the Proposer's quotations
regarding rates for services.
XVII. SELECTION OF PROPOSER: The Proposer selected for award will be the
Proposer whose Proposal, as presented in response to this RFP and as determined
by UHV in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in this RFP, is
the most advantageous to UHV. Proposers acknowledge that UHV is not bound
to accept the lowest-priced Proposal.
XVIII. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS: Submission of a Proposal indicates the
Proposer's acceptance of the evaluation process set forth in this RFP and
the Proposer's acknowledgement that subjective judgments must be made by UHV
in regard to the evaluation process.
XIX. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION: Evaluation of Proposals and award to the
Selected Proposer will be based on the following factors, as weighted and
listed as follows:
(i) Demonstrated ability of the Proposer to meet all the requirements
of this RFP as described in the Scope of Work (50%);
(ii) Qualifications: References, experience and demonstrated management
experience (30%); and
(iii) Price Schedule: Rate for Services quoted (20%).
XX. CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: UHV reserves the right to
ask for and consider any additional information deemed beneficial to UHV in
evaluation of the Proposals.
XXI. TERMINATION: This RFP in no manner obligates UHV to the eventual purchase
of any consulting services described, implied or which may be proposed until
confirmed by a written consultant contract. Progress toward this end is solely
at the discretion of UHV and may be terminated without penalty or obligation
at any time prior to the signing of a contract. UHV reserves the right to
cancel this RFP at any time, for any reason and to reject any or all proposals.
TRD-200601729
Brian S. Nelson
Executive Director and Associate General Counsel
University of Houston System
Filed: March 21, 2006
Company Licensing
Application for admission to the State of Texas by FIRST GUARD INSURANCE
COMPANY, a foreign fire and/or casualty company. The home office is in Phoenix,
Arizona.
Application for admission to the State of Texas by UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE
INSURANCE COMPANY, INC., a foreign life, accident and/or health company. The
home office is in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, within
twenty (20) calendar days from the date of the
Texas
Register
publication, addressed to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi,
333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701.
TRD-200601744
Gene C. Jarmon
Chief Clerk and General Counsel
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 22, 2006
The following third party administrator (TPA) application has been filed
with the Texas Department of Insurance and is under consideration.
Application for admission to Texas of NATIONAL VISION ADMINISTRATORS, L.L.C.
(using the assumed name of E-VNA, L.L.C.), a foreign third party administrator.
The home office is CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY.
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice is published
in the
Texas Register
, addressed to the attention
of Matt Ray, MC 107-1A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701.
TRD-200601745
Gene C. Jarmon
Chief Clerk and General Counsel
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 22, 2006
Vacancy on Medical Advisory Committee
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation announces a vacancy on
the Medical Advisory Committee established by Texas Occupations Code, Chapter
2052. The pertinent rules may be found in 16 TAC §61.120. The purpose
of the Medical Advisory Committee is to advise the Texas Commission of Licensing
and Regulation on health issues for boxing event contestants including physical
tests for contestants and registration requirements for ringside physicians.
The Committee is composed of seven members appointed by the presiding officer
of the Commission, with the Commission's approval. The Committee consists
of one trauma specialist; one ophthalmologist; one sports doctor; one neurologist;
one emergency medical technician; and two public members. Members serve at
the will of the Commission. This announcement is for one position of a neurologist.
Interested persons should request an application from the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation by telephone (512) 463-6599 or 1-800-803-9202,
FAX (512) 475-2874 or e-mail jackie.revilla@license.state.tx.us. Applications
may also be downloaded from the Department website at: www.license.state.tx.us.
Applicants may be asked to appear for an interview; however any required
travel for an interview would be at the applicant's expense.
TRD-200601757
William H. Kuntz, Jr.
Executive Director
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Filed: March 22, 2006
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation announces a vacancy on
the Property Tax Consultants Advisory Council established by Texas Occupations
Code, Chapter 1152. The pertinent rules may be found in 16 TAC §66.65.
The purpose of the Property Tax Consultants Advisory Council is to advise
the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation on standards of practice,
conduct, and ethics for registrants; setting fees; examination contents and
standards of performance for senior property tax consultants; recognition
of continuing education programs and courses for registrants; and establishing
educational requirements for initial applicants.
The Council is composed of six members appointed by the presiding officer
of the Commission, with the Commission's approval. The Council consists of
six registered property tax consultants. Each person appointed for membership
on the council must: be a registered senior property tax consultant; be a
member of a nonprofit, voluntary trade association that has a membership primarily
composed of individuals who perform property tax consulting services in this
state or who engage in property tax management in this state for other persons,
has written experience and examination requirements for membership, and subscribes
to a code of professional conduct or ethics; be a resident of this state for
the five years preceding the date of the appointment; and have performed or
supervised the performance of property tax consulting services as the individual's
primary occupation continuously for the five years preceding the date of the
appointment. Members serve staggered three-year terms. This announcement is
for one position of a registered property tax consultant.
Interested persons should request an application from the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation by telephone (512) 475-4765, FAX (512) 475-2874
or Email jackie.revilla@license.state.tx.us. Applications may also be downloaded
from the Department website at: www.license.state.tx.us.
Applicants may be asked to appear for an interview; however, any required
travel for an interview would be at the applicant's expense.
TRD-200601730
William H. Kuntz, Jr.
Executive Director
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Filed: March 21, 2006
Instant Game Number 651 "Top Prize $500,000"
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 651 is "TOP PRIZE $500,000". The play style
is "match 3 of 9".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 651 shall be $1.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 651.
A. Display Printing - That area of the instant game ticket outside of the
area where the Overprint and Play Symbols appear.
B. Latex Overprint - The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols
on the front of the ticket.
C. Play Symbol - The printed data under the latex on the front of the instant
ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol
is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games.
The possible black play symbols are: $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00,
$10.00, $20.00, $30.00, $60.00, $100, and $50,000.
D. Play Symbol Caption - the printed material appearing below each Play
Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play
Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol
Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
E. Retailer Validation Code - Three (3) letters found under the removable
scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate
instant winners. The possible validation codes are:
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16.
Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of
the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 with the exception of ∅, which
will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through
it.
F. Serial Number - A unique 13 (thirteen) digit number appearing under
the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There is a boxed
four (4) digit Security Number placed randomly within the Serial Number. The
remaining nine (9) digits of the Serial Number are the Validation Number.
The Serial Number is positioned beneath the bottom row of play data in the
scratched-off play area. The Serial Number is for validation purposes and
cannot be used to play the game. The format will be: 0000000000000.
G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00,
$10.00, or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $30.00, $60.00, or $100.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $50,000/YR ($50,000 a year for 10 years).
J. Bar Code - A 22 (twenty-two) character interleaved two (2) of five (5)
bar code which will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit
pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number, and the nine (9) digit Validation
Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.
K. Pack-Ticket Number - A 13 (thirteen) digit number consisting of the
three (3) digit game number (651), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 250 within
each pack. The format will be: 651-0000001-001.
L. Pack - A pack of "TOP PRIZE $500,000" Instant Game tickets contains
250 tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of five
(5). Tickets 001 to 005 will be on the top page; tickets 006 to 010 on the
next page; etc.; and tickets 246 to 250 will be on the last page with backs
exposed. Ticket 001 will be folded over so the front of ticket 001 and 010
will be exposed.
M. Non-Winning Ticket - A ticket which is not programmed to be a winning
ticket or a ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game
Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and
applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery
Act and referenced in 16 TAC Chapter 401.
N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery "TOP
PRIZE $500,000" Instant Game No. 651 ticket.
2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners
is subject to the general ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas
Lottery Rule 401.302, Instant Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements
set out on the back of each instant ticket. A prize winner in the "TOP PRIZE
$500,000" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 9 (nine) Play Symbols. If a player reveals 3 (three) matching
dollars amounts, the player wins that dollar amount. If a player reveals 3
(three) $50,000 dollar amount play symbols, the player wins $50,000 for 10
years. No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever
shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.
2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements
must be met:
1. Exactly 9 (nine) Play Symbols must appear under the latex overprint
on the front portion of the ticket;
2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath,
unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully
legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual
image games;
5. The ticket shall be intact;
6. The Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must
be present in their entirety and be fully legible;
7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes,
to the Play Symbols on the ticket;
8. The ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered,
unreadable, reconstituted, or tampered with in any manner;
9. The ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;
10. The ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized
manner;
11. The ticket must not have been stolen nor appear on any list of omitted
tickets or non-activated tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;
12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code, and Pack-Ticket
Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;
13. The ticket must be complete and not miscut and have exactly 9 (nine)
Play Symbols under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket,
exactly one Serial Number, exactly one Retailer Validation Code, and exactly
one Pack-Ticket Number on the ticket;
14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning ticket shall correspond with
the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning tickets, and a ticket with
that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;
15. The ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective,
or printed or produced in error;
16. Each of the 9 (nine) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described
in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 9 (nine) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed in
the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the
Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font
and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font
and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect
and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable
deadlines.
B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in
these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes
of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security
tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements
is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive
Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail
sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the
only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace
the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or
a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery
game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive
Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical play data, spot
for spot.
B. No ticket will contain 4 or more like symbols.
C. No three or more non-winning pairs on a ticket.
D. Tickets can only win once.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "TOP PRIZE $500,000" Instant Game prize of $1.00, $2.00,
$3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00, $10.00, $20.00, $30.00, $60.00, or $100, a claimant
shall sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and
present the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery
Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper
identification, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically
void the ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not,
in some cases, required to pay a $60.00 or $100 ticket. In the event the Texas
Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall
provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to
file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas
Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In
the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant
shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes
under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these
Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "TOP PRIZE $500,000" Instant Game prize of $50,000/YR ($50,000
a year for 10 years), the claimant must sign the winning ticket and present
it at one of the Texas Lottery’s Claim Centers. If the claim is validated
by the Texas Lottery, payment will be made to the bearer of the validated
winning ticket for that prize upon presentation of proper identification.
When paying a prize of $600 or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate
income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold
federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that
the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied
and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
C. As an alternative method of claiming a "TOP PRIZE $500,000" Instant
Game prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete
a claim form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box
16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with
the claimant. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery,
the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
D. When claiming a "TOP PRIZE $500,000" Instant Game prize of $50,000 a
year for 10 years the claimant will receive,
1. Annually via direct deposit to the winner’s account. With this
plan, upon validation of the prize, a payment of $50,000 less any taxes and/or
other offsets or mandatory withholdings required by law, will be made once
a year on the first business day of the anniversary month of the claim. Annual
payments will be made for a period of 10 years or a total of 10 annual to
reach the total maximum payment of $500,000.
2. If a payment falls on a holiday or weekend, the payment will be made
on the following business day.
E. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery
shall deduct a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person who has been
finally determined to be:
1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the Comptroller
of Public Accounts, the Texas Workforce Commission, or Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission;
2. delinquent in making child support payments administered or collected
by the Office of the Attorney General; or
3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
for a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program
of financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code;
4. in default on a loan made under Chapter 52, Education Code; or
5. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code.
E. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other
than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person
shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.
2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment. The Texas Lottery may delay payment
of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under
any of the following circumstances:
A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur,
regarding the prize;
B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;
C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the ticket presented
for payment; or
D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise
due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability
for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending
payment of the claim.
2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18. If a person under the age of
18 years is entitled to a cash prize of less than $600 from the "TOP PRIZE
$500,000" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member
of the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount
of the prize payable to the order of the minor.
2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of
more than $600 from the "TOP PRIZE $500,000" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery
shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an
adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian
for the minor.
2.7 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed
within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game or within the applicable
time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas
Government Code, §466.408. Any prize not claimed within that period,
and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each
ticket, shall be forfeited.
2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on
the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a
game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution,
sales, and number of prizes claimed. An Instant Game ticket may continue to
be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.
3.0 Instant Ticket Ownership.
A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of an
Instant Game ticket in the space designated, a ticket shall be owned by the
physical possessor of said ticket. When a signature is placed on the back
of the ticket in the space designated, the player whose signature appears
in that area shall be the owner of the ticket and shall be entitled to any
prize attributable thereto. Notwithstanding any name or names submitted on
a claim form, the Executive Director shall make payment to the player whose
signature appears on the back of the ticket in the space designated. If more
than one name appears on the back of the ticket, the Executive Director will
require that one of those players whose name appears thereon be designated
by such players to receive payment.
B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Instant
Game tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Instant
Game ticket.
4.0 Number and Value of Instant Prizes. There will be approximately 30,000,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 651. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased
at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.
5.0 End of the Instant Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce
a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game No. 651 without advance notice,
at which point no further tickets in that game may be sold.
6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing an Instant Game ticket, the player agrees
to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Instant Game No. 651,
the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules
adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced
in 16 TAC Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.
TRD-200601677
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: March 15, 2006
Amended Notice of Application for an Amendment to the Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Provider (ETP)
Santa Rosa Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (Santa Rosa) filed an application
with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) on March 16, 2006,
for an amendment to its designation as an eligible telecommunications provider
(ETP), with a proposed effective date of April 30, 2006. Santa Rosa seeks
ETP designation in the Haskell and Weinert exchanges of Valor Telecommunications
of Texas, LP.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the commission
by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512)
936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than April 14, 2006. 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 32274.
TRD-200601727
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 21, 2006
The Public Utility Commission of Texas received an application on March
16, 2006, for an amendment to a state-issued certificate of franchise authority
(CFA), pursuant to §§66.001 - 66.016 of the Public Utility Regulatory
Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.
Project Title and Number: Application of Cox Communications for an Amendment
to its State-Issued Certificate of Franchise Authority, Project Number 32513
before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Information on the application may be obtained by contacting the Public
Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326,
or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and
speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission
at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989. All inquiries should reference
Project Number 32513.
TRD-200601722
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 21, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on March 15, 2006, 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 SGE Energy Management, Ltd. for
Retail Electric Provider (REP) certification, Docket Number 32507 before the
Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant's requested service area by geography includes the 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
April 7, 2006. 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 32507.
TRD-200601707
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 20, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on March 15, 2006, 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 Fulcrum Power Services, L.P. for
Retail Electric Provider (REP) certification, Docket Number 32510 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
April 7, 2006. 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 32510.
TRD-200601708
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 20, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application filed on March 17, 2006 for service area boundary
exception within Real County, Texas.
Docket Style and Number: Application of Pedernales Electric Cooperative,
Inc. for an Amendment to Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for Service
Area Exception within Real County. Docket Number 32518.
The Application: Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PEC) and Bandera
Electric Cooperative (BEC) requested a boundary exception to allow PEC to
provide electric service to a single customer, Mr. Rick Bosely. BEC has agreed
to the proposed boundary exception between the two companies because PEC has
facilities closest to the site, and it will therefore cost PEC less than BEC
to extend facilities to the customer.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought or intervene should contact
the Public Utility Commission of Texas no later than April 10, 2006 by mail
at P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120
or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with
text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay
Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number
32518.
TRD-200601726
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 21, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application filed on March 17, 2006 for service area boundary
exception within Sutton County, Texas.
Docket Style and Number: Application of Pedernales Electric Cooperative,
Inc. for an Amendment to Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for Service
Area Exception within Sutton County. Docket Number 32517.
The Application: Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PEC) and Southwest
Texas Electric Cooperative (SWTEC) requested a boundary exception to allow
PEC to provide electric service to a single customer, Mr. C. R. Sproul. SWTEC
has agreed to the proposed boundary exception between the two companies because
PEC has facilities closest to the site, and it will therefore cost PEC less
than SWTEC to extend facilities to the customer.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought or intervene should contact
the Public Utility Commission of Texas no later than April 10, 2006 by mail
at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120
or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with
text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay
Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number
32517.
TRD-200601725
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 21, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing on March 17, 2006, with the
Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission), a notice of intent to file
a long run incremental cost (LRIC) study pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215.
The Applicant will file the LRIC study on or before March 27, 2006.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company,
L.P. d/b/a AT&T Texas for Approval of LRIC Study For Pay Telephone Exchange
Access Service (PTEAS) Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule 26.215, Docket
Number 32522.
Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative
law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning the LRIC study referencing
Docket Number 32522. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no
later than forty-five (45) days after the date of a sufficient study and should
be filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326,
Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477.
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact
the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free 1-800-735-2989. All comments
should reference Docket Number 32522.
TRD-200601724
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 21, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of a revised application filed on March 14, 2006, for a Certificate
of Convenience and Necessity for service area exception within Bell County,
Texas.
Docket Style and Number: Application of TXU Electric Delivery Company (TXU)
for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for Service Area Exception
within Bell County. Docket Number 32439.
The Application: Elm Creek Water Supply has requested electric service
to a single point of service to serve a 65 hp pumping unit motor. The proposed
site is located in the singly certificated area of TXU and the nearest TXU
electric facilities are located approximately 3 miles to the South. McLennan
County Electric Cooperative, Inc (McLennan) presently operates existing electric
facilities less than 1/2 mile from the location. TXU proposes a service area
exception to allow McLennan to serve the proposed Elm Creek load. TXU is relinquishing
the right to serve the consuming facility that McLennan seeks to serve. Both
applicants are in agreement and support the application.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought or intervene should contact
the Public Utility Commission of Texas no later than April 7, 2006 by mail
at P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120
or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with
text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay
Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number
32439.
TRD-200601723
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 21, 2006
New OW Forms Adopted in Conjunction with Amendments to 16 TAC §3.80
The Railroad Commission of Texas adopts three new Oil and Gas Division
forms as part of the adopted amendments to 16 TAC §3.80, relating to
Commission Forms, Applications, and Filing Requirements, published in this
issue of the Texas Register . The amendments
to §3.80 are in the Table only and refer to new Form OW-1, Application
for Authority to Conduct a Surface Inspection of Orphaned Oil or Gas Wells;
new Form OW-2, Application for Certificate of Designation as the Operator
of Orphaned Oil or Gas Wells; and new Form OW-3, Application for Payment for
Reactivating or Plugging an Orphaned Oil or Gas Well. The Commission published
the proposed amendments to §3.80 and the three proposed new forms in
the January 27, 2006, issue of the
Texas Register (31 TexReg 450) and (31 TexReg 597), respectively, and received no
comments on the amendments or the forms. The forms are published with this
notice; the only changes are the removal of the word "Draft" and the addition
of the effective date on each form.
Form OW-1 (.pdf)
Form OW-2 (.pdf)
Form OW-3 (.pdf)
Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 2006.
TRD-200601678
Mary Ross McDonald
Managing Director
Railroad Commission of Texas
Filed: March 16, 2006
Ark-Tex Council of Governments
Bexar Metropolitan Water District
Texas Building and Procurement Commission
Coastal Coordination Council
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Notice of Contract Award
Notice of Request for Proposals
Notice of Request for Proposals
Notice of Request for Proposals
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Applications to Expand Field of Membership
Notice of Final Action Taken
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Notice of District Petition
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Default Orders of Administrative Enforcement Actions
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative Enforcement Actions
Notice of Proposal to Substitute Certain Transportation Control Measures Contained in the Houston-Galveston Area Council State Implementation Plan
Proposal for Decision
Proposed Enforcement Orders
State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Public Notice
Public Notice Statement
Department of State Health Services
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
University of Houston System
Texas Department of Insurance
Third Party Administrator Applications
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Vacancy on Property Tax Consultants Advisory Council
Texas Lottery Commission
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Announcement of Application for an Amendment to a State-Issued Certificate of Franchise Authority
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 for an Amendment to Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for Service Area Exception within Real County
Notice of Application for an Amendment to Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for Service Area Exception within Sutton County
Notice of Intent to File LRIC Study Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215
Revised Notice of Application for Service Area Exception in Bell County, Texas
Railroad Commission of Texas
Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley