Statement of Purpose.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is requesting proposals for projects for the Food and Fibers Research Grant Program (FFRGP). The FFRGP is administered by TDA under the direction of the Food and Fibers Research Council (Council). The purpose of this program is to provide a vehicle for the Texas fibers and oilseeds industries to facilitate and support applied research in Texas by engaging in surveys, research, and investigations relating to the use of cotton fiber, cottonseed, oilseed products, other products of the cotton plant, wool, mohair, and other textile products. Funded projects are expected to yield applicable results within 1-6 years.

Submission Dates/Locations.

Forms required for submitting a proposal are available by accessing TDA's website at: www.agr.state.tx.us, or by e-mailing the FFRGP at: ffrgp@agr.state.tx.us. One hard copy and one electronic copy of the proposal in Microsoft Word format must arrive no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 10, 2007 to one of the following:

Physical Address: Texas Department of Agriculture, Food and Fibers Research Grant Program, Attn: Karen Reichek, Stephen F. Austin Bldg, Rm #1125E Austin, TX 78701.

Mailing Address: Texas Department of Agriculture, Food and Fibers Research Grant Program, Attn: Karen Reichek, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, TX 78711.

The electronic copy should be e-mailed to: ffrgp@agr.state.tx.us.

Eligibility.

Grant proposals will be accepted from any state-supported university, state agency, or federal agricultural agency located in the State of Texas.

Funding Areas.

All proposals must meet at least one topical area listed below:

1. Cotton research related to cotton production, quality, and processing;

2. Sheep and goat research related to wool and mohair production, quality, and processing;

3. Food protein and nutrition research related to cottonseed or peanut production, quality, processing, and consumption; and

4. Textile and natural fibers utilization research related to cotton, wool, and mohair textile production, quality, and utilization.

5. Texas Agricultural Research Database, currently housed at the University of Texas-Austin, transfer and continued production, maintenance, upgrades and expansions.

Proposal Requirements.

Funding Parameters:

It is anticipated that most projects will be funded in a range of $15,000 - $40,000 per year. Projects that exceed this range must have strong justification and a potential for providing significant, demonstrable benefits to Texas agriculture. Projects will be awarded for two years (September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2009). Projects may be re-submitted in subsequent years for continued funding.

TDA reserves the right to fund proposals partially or fully. Where more than one proposal on an eligible research topic is acceptable for funding, TDA may request cooperation between grantees or revision/adjustment to a proposal in order to avoid duplication and to realize the maximum benefit to the state.

Form Requirements:

Proposals must be submitted on form FF-100 for consideration.

FF-100 shall not exceed 6 pages. (2 pages for Personnel/contact information, 3 pages for research proposal, and 1 page for budget information.)

The required forms are available by accessing TDA's website at http://www.agr.state.tx.us/ or by e-mailing the FFRGP at: ffrgp@agr.state.tx.us.

Technical Requirements:

Include the following items:

1. Personnel/Contact Information - Do Not Exceed Two Pages. Include title, performing institution, principal investigator contact information and experience, responsible contracts officer information, and cooperating investigators and their experience.

2. Research Proposal - Do Not Exceed Three Pages. Include the following:

A. Background - Statement of the research problem and its general background;

B. Objectives - Concise outline of specific, feasible research objectives;

C. Research Plan - Strategies, procedures, and methodologies used in addressing the questions asked; and

D. Benefits - Description of the expected results and their anticipated contributions to agriculture in Texas.

3. Performance and Budget Information. Include the following:

A. Published Reports - Estimated number of reports that will be published or presented during the funding period;

B. Project Budget - Include categories of Salary, Travel, Materials and Operating Expenses, Equipment, Other, Contracts, and Indirect (not to exceed 10%). Round budget items to the nearest $100;

C. Supporting Funds Table - The FFRGP does not have a specific supporting funds requirement, but the ability of a project to claim supporting funds will be a positive factor in the review process. Supporting funds must be documented on the budget submission form and reported on a quarterly basis; and

D. Indirect Costs - The FFRGP will allow 10% of the grant award amount to be used for the reimbursement of indirect costs. Additionally, up to 20% of the grant award amount may be claimed as Supporting Funds. See "C." above.

Budget Information:

FFRGP projects are paid on a cost reimbursement basis.

1. Eligible Expenses. Generally, expenses that are necessary and reasonable for proper and efficient performance and administration of a project are eligible. Expenses must be properly documented with sufficient backup detail, including copies of invoices. Examples of eligible expenditures are:

A. Personnel costs - both salary and benefits;

B. Travel - domestic (Reimbursement for foreign travel is discouraged);

C. Materials and direct operating expenses - equipment that costs less than $5,000 per unit, research and office supplies, postage, telecommunications, printing, etc.;

D. Equipment - nonexpendable, tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one year and an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more; and

E. Other expenses - any expenses that do not fall into the above categories;

F. Contracts - agreements made with other universities or private parties to perform a portion of the award; and

G. Indirect expenses - the FFRGP limits reimbursable indirect expenses to 10% of the grant ward.

2. Ineligible Expenses. Expenses that are prohibited by state or federal law are ineligible. Examples of these expenditures are:

A. Alcoholic beverages;

B. Entertainment;

C. Contributions, charitable or political;

D. Expenses falling outside of the contract period;

E. Expenses for expenditures not listed in the project budget; and

F. Expenses that are not adequately documented.

3. Description of the Budget. Present an overall project budget and include the following items in the budget description:

A. Personnel services: Grant funds may be used for directly supporting salaries and wages of investigators, co-investigators, graduate, and technical assistants. Support personnel can receive salaries and social/fringe benefits in proportion to the time devoted to the research project.

B. Travel: Grant funds used for travel expenses, domestic or foreign, must be limited to the State of Texas established mileage, per diem, and lodging policies. Reimbursement for foreign travel is discouraged, but may be paid on a case-by-case basis. To be eligible for reimbursement, foreign travel shall be approved in advance by the Commissioner or his designee.

C. Materials and Direct Operating Expenses: Expenses that are directly related to the grantee's day-to-day operation of the grant project that are not included in any of the Grantee's other standard budget categories and has an acquisition cost of less than $5,000 per unit. Grantees must allocate costs on a prorated basis for shared usage, including research and office supplies, postage, telecommunications, and printing.

D. Equipment: Defined as tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one year and an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit. Applicants must submit with their grant applications a list of all proposed equipment purchases for approval. Grantees are not authorized to purchase any equipment until they have received written approval to do so from the Commissioner or his designee through the original grant award or a subsequent grant adjustment notice. The FFRGP may refuse any request for equipment. Decisions regarding equipment purchases are made based on whether or not the grantee has demonstrated that the requested equipment is necessary, essential to the successful operation of the grant project, and reasonable in cost. Equipment purchased with FFRGP funds remains the property of TDA and is subject to TDA inventory reporting requirements.

E. Professional/Contractual: Any contract or agreement entered into by a grantee and a third party that obligates grant funds must be in writing and consistent with Texas contract law. Grantees must maintain adequate documentation supporting budget items for a contractor's time, services, and rates of compensation.

F. Indirect Expenses: Grant funds may be used for indirect costs up to 10% of the grant award amount.

G. Supporting Funds: The FFRGP is required by the Texas Legislature to report the supporting funds its projects receive. These supporting funds include other grants for the same or related projects, in-kind contributions of salary, materials, and/or equipment usage, and overhead attributable to the project (up to 20% of the grant award). Quarterly reports of actual supporting funds and in-kind contributions will be required throughout the year detailing the source and amount.

H. Additional Budget Information: Provide any additional information you think would be helpful to the review committee including equipment justification, subcontract recipients and amounts, list of key personnel to be paid, or description of other large item expenditures.

Evaluation of Proposals.

One or more review panels may evaluate the proposals, including the Council.

The proposals will be evaluated on the following elements:

1. the scientific and technological merit of the proposal;

2. the potential of meeting the applied research requirement with expected application of useful results for agriculture within 1-6 years of the project's initiation;

3. the feasibility of the objectives;

4. the anticipated benefits to agriculture and the environment in Texas;

5. the requested budget in relation to the research plan; and

6. the ability to leverage additional funds.

Award Information and Notification.

The Council will approve projects for funding by the FFRGP. The FFRGP reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. TDA and the Council are under no legal or other obligation to execute a grant on the basis of a submitted RFP. TDA shall not pay for any costs incurred by any entity in responding to this RFP.

The public announcements and written notifications will be made to all applicants and their affiliated research institution. Favorable decisions will indicate the amount of award, duration of the grant, and any special conditions associated with the project.

General Compliance Information.

1. Prior to accepting the research grant and signing the grant agreement, researchers will be provided a copy of the TDA reporting requirements for their review. This document will explain billing procedures, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, procedures for requesting a change in the project scope or budget, and other miscellaneous items.

2. Any delegation by the Grantee to a subcontractor regarding any duties and responsibilities imposed by the grant award shall be approved in advance by TDA and shall not relieve the Grantee of its responsibilities to TDA for the performance thereof.

3. All grant awards are subject to the availability of appropriations and authorizations by the Texas Legislature, TDA and the Council.

4. Any information or documentation submitted to TDA as part of the project grant proposal is subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act.

5. While FFRGP attempts to observe the strictest confidence in handling the research proposals, it cannot guarantee complete confidentiality on any matters that lie beyond its control. The confidentiality of recipient's "proprietary data" so designated shall be strictly observed to the extent permitted by appropriate Texas laws, including the Texas Public Information Act. There shall be no restriction on the publication of research results except when taking into consideration effects of prior publication on possible subsequent patent and license to use copyrighted material.

6. Control of the ownership and disposition of all patentable products and inventories shall be agreed to by Grantee and TDA. A copy of the intellectual property policy should be made available to the FFRGP upon request.

7. Grant recipients must submit information on their funded project to the Texas Agricultural Research Database.

8. Awarded grant projects must remain in full compliance with state and federal laws and regulations or be subject to termination at the discretion of TDA.

9. Grant recipients must keep a separate bookkeeping account with a complete record of all expenditures relating to the research project. Records shall be maintained for three years after the completion of the research project or as otherwise agreed upon with TDA. TDA and the Texas State Auditor's Office reserve the right to examine all books, documents, records, and accounts relating to the research project at any time throughout the duration of the agreement and for three years immediately thereafter. If there has been any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit or other action started prior to the expiration of the three-year period involving the records, then the records must be retained until the completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular three-year period, whichever is later. TDA and the Texas State Auditor's Office reserve the right to inspect the research locations and to obtain from the research team full information regarding all project activities.

10. If the Grantee has a financial audit performed in any year during which Grantee receives funds from Grantor, and if the Grantor requests information about the audit, the Grantee shall provide such information to TDA or provide information as to where the audit report can be publicly viewed, including the audit transmittal letter, management letter, and any schedules in which the Grantee's funds are included.

11. Grant awards to Texas institutions shall comply in all respects with the Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS). A copy may be downloaded from the following website: www.governor.state.tx.us/divisions/stategrants/guidelines/files/U GMS012001.doc

Grant management guidelines for FFRGP grants will be published under separate cover.

For any questions:

Please contact Ms. Karen Reichek at (512) 936-2450 or by e-mail at: ffrgp@agr.state.tx.us.

TRD-200700347

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Filed: February 7, 2007

Notice is hereby given by the State of Texas of the following proposed resolution of an environmental enforcement lawsuit under the Texas Health and Safety Code and Texas Water Code. Before the State may settle a judicial enforcement action under the Water Code, the State shall permit the public to comment in writing on the proposed judgment. The Attorney General will consider any written comments and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed agreed judgment if the comments disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Code.

Case Title and Court: State of Texas v. Emery B. Miller and Emchem Corporation, Cause No. 96 H 1135; in the 412th Judicial District Court, Brazoria County, Texas.

Nature of Defendant's Operations: Defendants' operations consisted of (1) processing by distillation used chemical solvents in such a way as to render them reusable and (2) distilling polyethylene glycols. The business operated in a metal building in Brazoria County, Texas, outside the City of Pearland. Defendants began operations in the early 1970's. The State alleges that since that time, chemicals have been stored, repeatedly spilled and disposed of directly on the ground, endangering surface water, ground water, as well as flora, fauna, and human life in the local area. The State hired a contractor to remove contaminated soils and chemical wastes. Recovery of the costs of this cleanup, as well as subsequent testing was added to the lawsuit. The parties have reached an agreed judgment that partially reimburses the State's expenses for the cleanup, as well as orders the Defendants to conduct further site environmental assessment under the Texas Risk Reduction Rules. The Defendants are also required to make a showing that certain materials are not hazardous wastes or otherwise to promptly dispose of them as required by law.

Proposed Agreed Judgment: The Agreed Final Judgment awards the State $50,000 in reimbursement for its cleanup costs, awards an additional $100,000 in attorney's fees, and provides a permanent injunction which orders Defendants to perform site assessment and hazardous waste management as described above.

For a complete description of the proposed settlement, the complete proposed Agreed Final Judgment should be reviewed. Requests for copies of the judgment, and written comments on the proposed settlement, should be directed to Anthony W. Benedict, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Texas Attorney General, P. O. Box 12548, Austin, Texas 78711-2548, (512) 463-2012, facsimile (512) 320-0911. Written comments must be received within 30 days of publication of this notice to be considered.

TRD-200700336

Stacey Napier

Deputy Attorney General

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: February 6, 2007

The Comptroller of Public Accounts, on behalf of the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company (Trust Company) announces this notice of amendment and renewal of a contract with Asset Consulting Group, Inc., 7700 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 650, St. Louis, Missouri 63105 for financial and investment consulting and related services for the Trust Company. The request for proposals (RFP No. 167a) was published in the October 17, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 9098). The notice of award was published in the July 30, 2004, issue of the Texas Register (29 TexReg 7517).

The amendment extends the term of the contract to January 31, 2008, with one (1) additional one-year renewal option remaining. The total amount of the contract is not-to-exceed $1,292,500.00.

TRD-200700294

Pamela Smith

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: February 2, 2007

The Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller), on behalf of the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company (Trust Company), announces this notice of amendment and renewal of a contract with Andrews Kurth LLP, 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 1700, Austin, Texas 78701, for outside counsel services to the Trust Company.

The original notice of request for letter proposals (RFP No. 175c) was published in the November 25, 2005, issue of the Texas Register (30 TexReg 7919). The notice of award was published in the March 24, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 2730).

The amendment extends the term of the contract through January 31, 2008, with two (2) one-year options to renew remaining. The maximum amount of the contract is not-to-exceed $300,000.00.

TRD-200700295

Pamela Smith

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: February 2, 2007

Pursuant to Chapters 403, 2155, and 2156 of the Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces the issuance of its Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified firms to provide the Comptroller with an Organizational Change Management Specialist and Related Services as described in the RFP. The successful respondent will be expected to begin performance of the contract on or about March 12, 2007.

Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact Carrie S. Kenward, 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 Friday, February 16, 2007, after 10:00 a.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. The Comptroller will also make the RFP available electronically on the Electronic State Business Daily after 10:00 a.m. (CZT), on Friday, February 16, 2007.

Questions: All written inquiries and questions must be received at the above-referenced address not later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT) on Thursday, February 22, 2007. Prospective proposers are encouraged to fax or e-mail Questions to (512) 475-0973 or e-mail to contracts@cpa.state.tx.us to ensure timely receipt. All responses to questions will be posted electronically on Friday, February 23, 2007, or as soon thereafter as practical, on the Electronic State Business Daily at: http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us/. Questions received after the deadline will not be considered. Respondents shall be solely responsible for confirming the timely receipt of Questions in the Issuing Office.

Closing Date: Proposals must be received in Deputy General Counsel for Contracts' Office at the location specified above (ROOM G-24) no later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Monday, March 5, 2007. 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 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. The Comptroller of Public Accounts is under no legal or other obligation to execute a contract on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. The Comptroller shall pay for no costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.

The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP - February 16, 2007, 10:00 a.m. CZT; Written Questions Due - February 22, 2007, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Proposals Due - March 5, 2007, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - March 12, 2007, or as soon thereafter as practical. The Comptroller reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify this schedule of events. Notice of changes will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily at: http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us/.

TRD-200700346

Pamela Smith

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: February 7, 2007

Eligible Applicants. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting applications under Request for Applications (RFA) #701-07-103 from eligible school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. An eligible school district or open-enrollment charter school shall: (1) serve a student population of between 50 percent and 60 percent economically disadvantaged students and have received a rating of Exemplary or Recognized under the 2006 state accountability rating system; or (2) serve a student population of greater than 60 percent economically disadvantaged students and have received a rating of Exemplary , Recognized , or Academically Acceptable under the 2006 state accountability rating system. An eligible school district or open-enrollment charter school shall also demonstrate how it will meet all of the requirements in RFA #701-07-103 for opening a Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (T-STEM) Academy no later than the fall of 2008. A T-STEM Academy shall: (1) be an autonomous school, with a unique AskTED Campus ID (county-district-campus number), located on a stand-alone facility or sharing a facility with an existing school; (2) serve Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12 with an active relationship with the feeder middle school(s); (3) be small, serving approximately 100 students per grade; (4) be open enrollment, hosting lotteries for admission; (5) serve a student population of greater than 50 percent economically disadvantaged students; (6) not share a facility with a campus that received a rating of Academically Unacceptable under the state accountability rating system in 2006 or that receives a rating of Academically Unacceptable in 2007; and (7) follow all requirements and indicators outlined in RFA #701-07-103 and in the T-STEM Academy Design Blueprint. Campuses receiving funding from Texas Education Agency (TEA), the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), or the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) under any of the following grant programs are not eligible to receive funds under this grant program: a TEA Texas High School Redesign and Restructuring Grant, Cycle 2 or Cycle 3; a TEA or CFT Early College High School Grant; a TEA or CFT T-STEM Academy Grant; a CFT Redesigned High School Grant; a CFT New Schools Grant; or a BMGF Redesign Grant.

Description. The purpose of this program is to support the development of T-STEM Academy design plans to increase student achievement by engaging students in and exposing students to innovative science and mathematics instruction while simultaneously acting as demonstration sites to inform mathematics and science teaching and learning statewide. To that end, every academy will provide a rigorous, well-rounded education with outstanding science and mathematics instruction, integrating technology across the curriculum. The goals of this program for the T-STEM Academies are: (1) to develop the nation's leading innovation economy workforce by aligning high school courses, postsecondary education, and economic development activities; (2) to establish T-STEM Academies in high-need areas across the state that will produce Texas high school graduates from diverse backgrounds with the preparation to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics related fields; and (3) to establish a statewide best-practices network for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to promote broad dissemination and adoption of promising practices from the initiative and improve mathematics and science performance for students across Texas.

Dates of Project. The T-STEM Academies - Startup Cycle 2 Grants will be implemented during the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 school years. Applicants should plan for a starting date of no earlier than August 1, 2007, and an ending date of no later than May 31, 2009. Schools districts or open-enrollment charter schools selected will be required to open a T-STEM Academy no later than August 2008.

Project Amount. A total of approximately $3 million is available for funding the T-STEM Academies - Startup Cycle 2 Grants. Each project will receive a maximum of $420,000 for a campus serving Grades 9-12 or $735,000 for a campus serving Grades 6-12 for the project period. The funding will be available in two phases. For the Planning Phase, each project may receive a maximum award amount of $120,000. Upon approval of the project's Academy Design Proposal, an additional amount not to exceed $300,000 for a campus serving Grades 9-12 or $615,000 for a campus serving Grades 6-12 will be made available for the Implementation Phase. This project is funded 100 percent from general revenue funds appropriated by Rider 59, General Appropriations Act, 2005.

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

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

Requesting the Application. A complete copy of RFA #701-07-103 may be obtained by writing the Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education Agency, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701; by calling (512) 463-9304; by faxing (512) 463-9811; or by e-mailing dcc@tea.state.tx.us. Please refer to the RFA number and title in your request. Provide your name, complete mailing address, and phone number, including area code. The announcement letter and complete RFA will also be posted on the TEA website at http://burleson.tea.state.tx.us/GrantOpportunities/forms/ for viewing and downloading.

Further Information. For clarifying information about the RFA, contact Karen Harmon, Division of Discretionary Grants, TEA, (512) 463-9269. In order to assure that no prospective applicant may obtain a competitive advantage because of acquisition of information unknown to other prospective applicants, any information that is different from or in addition to information provided in the RFA will be provided only in response to written inquiries. Copies of all such inquiries and the written answers thereto will be posted on the TEA website in the format of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at http://burleson.tea.state.tx.us/GrantOpportunities/forms/.

Deadline for Receipt of Applications. Applications must be received in the Document Control Center of the TEA by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Tuesday, May 15, 2007, to be considered for funding.

TRD-200700361

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Policy Coordination

Texas Education Agency

Filed: February 7, 2007

Description. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is notifying publishers of a second opportunity to submit early reading diagnostic instruments for Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2. The original notice was published in the Texas Register on December 15, 2006 (31 TexReg 10137). Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.006, authorizes the commissioner of education to develop recommendations for school districts to administer early reading instruments to diagnose student reading skill and comprehension development.

Under TEC, §28.006(b), the commissioner of education shall adopt a list of early reading instruments that school districts may use to diagnose reading skill and comprehension development. Reading instruments placed on the list must be based on scientific research, evaluate individual student reading progress, and be used to identify students at risk for dyslexia or other reading difficulties. The list of reading instruments adopted under TEC, §28.006(b), must also provide for diagnosing the reading development and comprehension of students participating in a program under TEC, Chapter 29, Subchapter B (relating to Bilingual Education and Special Language Programs).

Program Requirements. Since the 1998-1999 school year, school districts have been required to administer early reading instruments. Results from the early reading instruments are used to inform instruction and place students at risk for reading difficulties, including dyslexia, in Accelerated Reading Instruction intervention programs. Results from these early reading instruments must be reported to the commissioner of education, the local school board, and the parent and/or guardian of students tested. The list of early reading instruments will be made available so that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools may order instruments for the 2007-2008 school year.

Instruments selected for the commissioner's list will remain on the list for four years unless the approved test is no longer available from the publisher or the publisher submits an updated version of the instrument prior to the end of the four-year approval cycle. Early reading instruments that were selected for the 2006-2007 Commissioner's List of Early Reading Instruments do not need to be resubmitted this year, but they must be resubmitted for the 2008-2009 approval cycle.

Due to continued budgetary limitations, a $5 per student per year cost cap remains on each complete Test Option on the 2007-2008 Commissioner's List of Early Reading Instruments . For example, if Option G requires two instruments in order to assess all required domains at a grade level, then the combination of those two instruments will be state funded at no more than $5 per student. For the 2007-2008 school year, school districts and open-enrollment charter schools will purchase early reading instruments directly from the publisher/vendor unless the test is published by the TEA. If the cost of the Test Option exceeds the $5 per student limit established, the state will reimburse the school district or open-enrollment charter school at the limit established. The school district or open-enrollment charter school is responsible for the remainder of the cost of the Test Option.

Selection Criteria. Publishers will be responsible for submitting tests that they wish to have considered for inclusion on the 2007-2008 Commissioner's List of Early Reading Instruments . All tests submitted for review must be based on scientific research and must be submitted with evidence of reliability and validity for assessing key reading domains and for identifying children at risk of reading failure, including the identification of children with dyslexia. Submitted evidence must demonstrate that the test meets the state criteria for reliability and validity. Instruments will be evaluated in terms of validity, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of administration/implementation by the classroom teacher. Consideration will also be given to the number of domains covered by the test and the number of additional tests that would need to be purchased by schools in order to cover all required domains. Reading instruments (English and Spanish) submitted for review must address at least one of the following five domains: (1) phonological awareness; (2) graphophonemic knowledge; (3) word reading; (4) oral reading accuracy; and (5) comprehension of text, as appropriate for Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2. Tests submitted for use by Reading First schools may also assess vocabulary and fluency. As in previous years, it may be necessary to use a combination of instruments to form a Test Option to assess all required domains. The criteria used to select instruments for the 2007-2008 school year is available through the Division of Curriculum at the Texas Education Agency, (512) 463-9581.

Proposals must be submitted to Dr. David Francis; Texas Institute for Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics; 100 TLCC Annex; Houston, Texas 77204-6022 by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Friday, March 2, 2007, to be considered for inclusion on the 2007-2008 Commissioner's List of Early Reading Instruments . A detailed list of the contents of each box submitted must be included on or attached to the packing slip.

TRD-200700358

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Policy Coordination

Texas Education Agency

Filed: February 7, 2007

Description. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is notifying publishers of a second opportunity to submit early reading diagnostic instruments for the 2007-2008 List of Grade 3 Early Reading Instruments . The original notice was published in the Texas Register on December 15, 2006 (31 TexReg 10138). P.L. 107-110, Title I, Part B, Subpart 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, CFDA #84.357, authorizes the commissioner of education to develop recommendations for school districts to administer early reading instruments to diagnose student reading skill and comprehension development.

Under P.L. 107-110, Title I, Part B, Subpart 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, CFDA #84.357, the TEA shall adopt a list of Grade 3 early reading instruments that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools may use to diagnose reading skill and comprehension development. Reading instruments placed on the list must be based on scientific research, evaluate individual student reading progress, and be used to identify students at risk for dyslexia or other reading difficulties. The list of reading instruments must also provide for diagnosing the reading development and comprehension of students participating in a program under Texas Education Code, Chapter 29, Subchapter B (relating to Bilingual Education and Special Language Programs).

Program Requirements. Since May 2003, school districts and open-enrollment charter schools participating in Reading First have been required to administer Grade 3 early reading instruments. Results from the early reading instruments are used to inform instruction and place students at risk for reading difficulties, including dyslexia, in Accelerated Reading Instruction intervention programs. The list of early reading instruments will be made available so that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools may order instruments for the 2007-2008 school year.

Instruments selected for the 2007-2008 List of Grade 3 Early Reading Instruments will remain on the list for four years unless the approved test is no longer available from the publisher or the publisher submits an updated version of the instrument. Those publishers who were selected for the 2005-2006 List of Grade 3 Early Reading Instruments were informed that the list would remain in effect only through the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 school years.

Selection Criteria. Publishers will be responsible for submitting tests that they wish to have considered for inclusion on the 2007-2008 List of Grade 3 Early Reading Instruments . All tests submitted for review must be based on scientific research and must meet the state criteria for reliability and validity.

Instruments will be evaluated in terms of validity, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of administration/implementation by the classroom teacher. Reading instruments (English and Spanish) submitted for review must address at least one of the following four domains: (1) phonological awareness; (2) graphophonemic knowledge; (3) word reading; and (4) oral reading accuracy and comprehension of text, as appropriate for Grade 3.

Proposals must be submitted to Dr. David Francis; Texas Institute for Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics; 100 TLCC Annex; Houston, Texas 77204-6022 by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Friday, March 2, 2007, to be considered for inclusion on the 2007-2008 List of Grade 3 Early Reading Instruments . A detailed list of the contents of each box submitted must be included on or attached to the packing slip.

TRD-200700359

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Policy Coordination Division

Texas Education Agency

Filed: February 7, 2007

Description. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is notifying publishers of a second opportunity to submit reading progress monitoring assessments for review for the 2007-2008 List of Recommended Reading Assessments for Progress Monitoring in Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 . The original notice was published in the Texas Register on December 15, 2006 (31 TexReg 10138).

P.L. 107-110, Title I, Part B, Subpart 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, CFDA #84.357, authorizes the TEA to develop a list of recommended assessments to measure growth and development of reading skills of students who are at risk of reading difficulties, including dyslexia, through immediate direct systematic instructional intervention to strengthen reading skills and comprehension throughout the school year.

The reading progress monitoring instruments that will be placed on the list must be based on scientific research, evaluate individual student reading progress, and be used to identify students at risk for dyslexia or other reading difficulties. The recommended list of reading progress monitoring assessments must also provide evaluation of the reading skill and comprehension development of students participating in programs under Texas Education Code, Chapter 29, Subchapter B (relating to Bilingual Education and Special Language Programs).

Program Requirements. Instruments selected for the 2007-2008 List of Recommended Reading Assessments for Progress Monitoring in Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 will remain on the list for four years unless the publisher submits an updated version of the instrument prior to the end of the four-year cycle.

Publishers of progress monitoring instruments that were selected for the 2005-2006 List of Recommended Reading Assessments for Progress Monitoring in Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 will expire at the end of their two-year cycle and must be resubmitted to be considered for inclusion on the 2007-2008 list. Progress monitoring instruments that were selected for the 2006-2007 List of Recommended Reading Assessments for Progress Monitoring in Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 do not need to be resubmitted for approval for the 2007-2008 or 2008-2009 lists.

Selection Criteria. Publishers will be responsible for submitting tests that they wish to have considered for inclusion on the 2007-2008 List of Recommended Reading Assessments for Progress Monitoring in Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 . All tests submitted for review must be based on scientific research and must meet the state criteria for reliability and validity. Assessments will be evaluated in terms of validity, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of administration/implementation by the classroom teacher. Reading instruments (English and Spanish) submitted for review must address all of the following core components of early reading instruction: (1) phonological/phonemic awareness; (2) phonics/word recognition; (3) fluency; (4) text comprehension; and (5) vocabulary, as appropriate for Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3.

Proposals must be submitted to Dr. David Francis; Texas Institute for Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics; University of Houston; 100 TLCC Annex; Houston, Texas 77204-6022 by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Friday, March 2, 2007, to be considered for inclusion on the 2007-2008 List of Recommended Reading Assessments for Progress Monitoring in Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 . A detailed list of the contents of each box submitted must be included on or attached to the packing slip.

TRD-200700357

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Policy Coordination

Texas Education Agency

Filed: February 7, 2007

An agreed order was entered regarding Abdul Kanzani dba Super Maks Grocery, Docket No. 2004-0452-PST-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $11,700 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Kathleen Decker, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-6500, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding M & M General Contractors, Inc. dba M & M Limestone, Docket No. 2004-0996-WQ-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $8,000 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 Charlie Brown dba Charlie Brown's Learning Center, Docket No. 2004-1307-PWS-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $2,400 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 Union Carbide Corporation, Docket No. 2005-0233-AIR-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $14,175 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Shannon Strong, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0972, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CSA Limited, Inc., Docket No. 2005-0916-IWD-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $3,000 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 La Roca Ready Mix, Inc., Docket No. 2005-0937-AIR-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $10,000 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 Valley Star, Inc. dba Mike's Grocery, Docket No. 2005-1014-PST-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $4,000 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Deanna Sigman, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0619, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Redford Water Supply, Docket No. 2005-1074-PWS-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,600 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Shana Horton, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1088, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding KR Mina, Inc. dba Fuqua Power Fuel, Docket No. 2005-1748-PST-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $3,280 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Shana Horton, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1088, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Concho Rural Water Corporation, Docket No. 2006-0041-PWS-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $204 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.

A default order was entered regarding Susan Montgomery, Docket No. 2006-0312-PST-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $13,000 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Kathleen Decker, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-6500, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A default order was entered regarding Marguerite's, Inc., Docket No. 2006-0437-PWS-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $12,363 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.

A default order was entered regarding Robert Arimond, Docket No. 2006-0438-WOC-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $2,500 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 ZSA Investment Inc. dba J's Shoppers Mart, Docket No. 2006-0493-PST-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $3,925 in administrative penalties with $785 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Tom Greimel, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5690, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding U.S. Department of the Army Corpus Christi Army Depot, Docket No. 2006-0514-AIR-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $2,050 in administrative penalties with $410 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Libby Hogue, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1165, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding C.C. Crawford Retreading Company, Inc., Docket No. 2006-0634-IHW-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $18,750 in administrative penalties with $3,750 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Alison Echlin, 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 Lubbock Independent School District, Docket No. 2006-0696-PST-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $10,125 in administrative penalties with $2,025 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Judy Kluge, Enforcement Coordinator at (817) 588-5825, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Catalina Contreras dba AAA Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-0725-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $889 in administrative penalties with $178 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Cari-Michel La Caille, 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 Firestone Polymers, LLC, Docket No. 2006-0754-IHW-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $14,350 in administrative penalties with $2,870 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Marlin Bullard, Enforcement Coordinator at (254) 761-3038, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Javier Moreno dba Comet Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-0760-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,185 in administrative penalties with $237 deferred.

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

An agreed order was entered regarding Thomas Steel Drums, Inc., Docket No. 2006-0804-AIR-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,120 in administrative penalties with $224 deferred.

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 LYONDELL-CITGO Refining LP, Docket No. 2006-0811-AIR-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $20,000 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 City of Evant, Docket No. 2006-0813-PWS-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,338 in administrative penalties with $268 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 Maple Water Supply Corporation, Docket No. 2006-0832-PWS-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $2,398 in administrative penalties.

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 Marek Family Enterprises, Inc. dba Kuntry Korner 4, Docket No. 2006-0833-PWS-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,200 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Deana Holland, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2504, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Comet Cleaners Franchise Group, LLC dba Comet Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-0838-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $251 in administrative penalties with $50 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Judy Kluge, Enforcement Coordinator at (817) 588-5825, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Fresh, Inc. dba Prince Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-0840-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,185 in administrative penalties with $237 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Tom Greimel, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5690, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, Docket No. 2006-0904-AIR-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $9,350 in administrative penalties with $1,870 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Rebecca Johnson, Enforcement Coordinator at (713) 422-8931, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Jesse Gibson dba ETC, Docket No. 2006-0913-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,185 in administrative penalties with $237 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Colin Barth, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0086, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Timber Tech Texas, Inc., Docket No. 2006-0929-WQ-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $5,795 in administrative penalties with $1,159 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 Intergulf Corporation, Docket No. 2006-0953-IHW-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $5,250 in administrative penalties with $1,050 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Libby Hogue, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1165, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding E. R. Carpenter, L.P., Docket No. 2006-0957-AIR-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $6,000 in administrative penalties with $1,200 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 Gary Water Supply Corporation, Docket No. 2006-0982-PWS-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,840 in administrative penalties.

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

An agreed order was entered regarding Newport Municipal Utility District, Docket No. 2006-0986-MWD-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $19,050 in administrative penalties with $3,810 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 Lindsey Ngo dba Tammy's Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1008-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $889 in administrative penalties with $178 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Rajesh Acharya, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0577, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Terry Harrington, Docket No. 2006-1031-MLM-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $2,100 in administrative penalties with $420 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting John Barry, Enforcement Coordinator at (409) 899-8781, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Danny Park dba Park Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1042-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,185 in administrative penalties with $237 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Marlin Bullard, Enforcement Coordinator at (254) 761-3038, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding L A F Enterprises, Inc. dba Comet Cleaners 1 and dba Comet Cleaners 2, Docket No. 2006-1043-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $2,370 in administrative penalties with $474 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Marlin Bullard, Enforcement Coordinator at (254) 761-3038, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Monarch Utilities I L.P. dba Oak Trail Shores Public Water Supply, Docket No. 2006-1068-PWS-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,005 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Cari-Michel La Caille, 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 Yarana, Inc. dba Omega Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1081-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,185 in administrative penalties with $237 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Suzanne Walrath, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2134, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding North Lauderdale, Inc. dba Tip Top Cleaners and dba Vogue Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1087-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $2,370 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Suzanne Walrath, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2134, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P., Docket No. 2006-1094-AIR-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,000 in administrative penalties with $200 deferred.

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 Tuan Q. Tran dba Dior Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1107-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,956 in administrative penalties with $392 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 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 Zaffar Hashim dba Zac's Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1122-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $889 in administrative penalties with $178 deferred.

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

An agreed order was entered regarding Magdalena Bazanes Vasquez dba Rex Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1136-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $889 in administrative penalties with $178 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Suzanne Walrath, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2134, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding SB & AB Corporation dba Able Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1148-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $2,370 in administrative penalties with $474 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Rajesh Acharya, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0577, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Hong Enterprises, LLC dba Comet Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1157-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $889 in administrative penalties with $178 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Tom Greimel, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5690, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding City of Hallsville, Docket No. 2006-1180-MWD-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $2,250 in administrative penalties with $450 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 Fallbrook Enterprises, Inc. dba Deluxe Cleaners 2, Docket No. 2006-1202-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $347 in administrative penalties with $69 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Judy Kluge, Enforcement Coordinator at (817) 588-5825, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Victor Resendiz dba Vics Alterations, Docket No. 2006-1212-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $353 in administrative penalties with $71 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Patricia Chawla, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0739, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding ConocoPhillips Pipe Line Company, Docket No. 2006-1221-AIR-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,875 in administrative penalties with $375 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jessica Rhodes, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2879, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Iqbal Abdul Aziz dba US Star Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1235-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,185 in administrative penalties with $237 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Epifanio Villareal, Enforcement Coordinator at (210) 403-4033, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Ahmed Jafferally dba Tip Top Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1236-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $889 in administrative penalties with $178 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Epifanio Villareal, Enforcement Coordinator at (210) 403-4033, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Trikut Devi, Inc. dba Dryclean Plus, Docket No. 2006-1238-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $630 in administrative penalties with $126 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 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 Ronald P. Schuler and Rusamee J. Schuler dba Port Neches Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1279-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,185 in administrative penalties with $237 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 J&M Royal, Inc. dba $1.19 Spencer Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1288-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $611 in administrative penalties with $122 deferred.

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 C & L Services, LP, Docket No. 2006-1328-PST-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $3,150 in administrative penalties with $630 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Judy Kluge, Enforcement Coordinator at (817) 588-5825, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Chang Soo Yoo and Young Yoo dba Cullen Dry Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1364-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $2,370 in administrative penalties with $474 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 Brothers Together Inc. dba Deluxe Dry Cleaners and dba Enclave Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1366-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $2,667 in administrative penalties with $534 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 Sun Ok Ha dba J Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1378-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,185 in administrative penalties with $237 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Tom Greimel, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5690, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Tok Ward dba MHL Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1386-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $889 in administrative penalties with $178 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Judy Kluge, Enforcement Coordinator at (817) 588-5825, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Sung Jin Corporation dba Lisa Cleaners 1, Docket No. 2006-1388-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $476 in administrative penalties with $95 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Judy Kluge, Enforcement Coordinator at (817) 588-5825, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Spring Creek Utility District, Docket No. 2006-1391-MWD-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $3,640 in administrative penalties with $728 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 Long Le dba One Day Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1449-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,067 in administrative penalties with $214 deferred.

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 Tin Nguyen dba Rice Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1482-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $1,185 in administrative penalties with $237 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Judy Kluge, Enforcement Coordinator at (817) 588-5825, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Adelia R. Robinson dba Crickets Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1485-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $889 in administrative penalties with $178 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Tom Greimel, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5690, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding Chinh V. Phan dba P & T Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1606-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $889 in administrative penalties with $178 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 Binh T. Nguyen dba Ann Drapers and Cleaners, Docket No. 2006-1670-DCL-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $889 in administrative penalties with $178 deferred.

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 order was entered regarding Sada Bahar, Inc. dba Kwik Mart 6, Docket No. 2005-1563-PST-E on January 26, 2007 assessing $6,500 in administrative penalties.

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.

A default order was entered regarding Billy G. Hall, Docket No. 2002-0332-PST-E on January 24, 2007 assessing $9,900 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting James Sallans, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-2053, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

TRD-200700351

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: February 7, 2007

Notices issued February 1, 2007 and February 2, 2007.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Internal Control No. 09222006-D06; Gaida Family, LP and D-Star Holdings, LP (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 23 (District) with the 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; Chapter 441 of the Texas Transportation Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states the following: (1) the Petitioner is the owner of and holds title to all of the lands 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 529.96 acres of land located in Williamson County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is entirely within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Liberty, 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 of the State of Texas. By Resolution No. 06-O-56, effective August 14, 2006, the City of Liberty Hill, Texas, gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District. 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 $62,810,125.

TCEQ Internal Control No. 01092007-D02; CW SCOA WEST, L.P. (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 500 (District) with the TCEQ. The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states 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 is one lien holder, First Bank & Trust (n/k/a First Bank), on the property to be included in the proposed District, and the Petitioner has provided the TCEQ with a certificate evidencing its consent to the creation of the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 59.8 acres located within Harris County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas, and no portion of land within the proposed District is within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any other city, town or village in Texas. By Ordinance No. 2006-1078, effective October 30, 2006, the City of Houston, Texas, gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District. 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 $7,460,000.

INFORMATION SECTION

The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on this petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this 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 below. The Executive Director may approve the petition unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice.

If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.

Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, 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 información en Español, puede llamar al (512) 239-0200. General information regarding TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us.

TRD-200700350

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: February 7, 2007

The following notices were issued during the period of January 31, 2007 through February 1, 2007.

The following require the applicants to publish notice in a newspaper. Public comments, requests for public meetings, or requests for a contested case hearing may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE.

AQUA DEVELOPMENT, INC. has applied for a renewal of Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. 13433-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 500,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 2.2 miles east of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1960 and Windfern Road and approximately 1.8 miles south of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1960 and Farm-to-Market Road 249 in Harris County, Texas.

CITY OF ATHENS has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10143-003, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,367,000 gallons per day. The facility is located south of Walnut Creek and approximately four miles southwest of the intersection of Prairieville and Corsicana Streets in the City of Athens in Henderson County, Texas.

THE CITY OF CHANDLER has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 11012-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 500,000 gallons per day. The facility is located on the eastside of Old Noonday Road south of the City of Chandler, approximately 1 mile southeast of the intersection of State Highway 31 and Farm-to-Market Road 315 in Henderson County, Texas.

FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 130 has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 14011-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 300,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 700 feet southwest of Buffalo Bayou and 10,200 feet southeast of the intersection of Interstate Highway 10 and Farm-to-Market Road 1463 in Fort Bend County, Texas.

HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 130 has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 12574-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 950,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 0.5 mile south of U.S. Highway 290 and approximately one mile east of Jack Rabbit Road in Harris County, Texas.

SOUTH CENTRAL WATER COMPANY has applied for a new permit, proposed TPDES Permit No. WQ0014743001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 600,000 gallons per day. The facility is located one and 7.8 miles south east of the intersection of Spur 55 and Farm-to-Market Road 1405 adjacent to Cedar Bayou in Harris County, Texas. The Executive Director has reviewed this action for consistency with the goals and policies of the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP) in accordance with the regulations of the Coastal Coordination Council (CCC) and has determined that the action is consistent with the applicable CMP goals and policies.

STONEWALL RIDGE UTILITIES, LLC has applied for a renewal of Permit No. 14435-001, which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 5000 gallons per day via public access subsurface drip irrigation system with a minimum area of 1.15 acres. The facility and disposal site are located in the Stonewall Ridge Subdivision off of the proposed Sky Forest Drive, approximately 500 feet southwest of the intersection of Sky Forest Drive and Bee Caves Road in Travis County, Texas.

CITY OF TRINITY has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10617-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 610,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 1,500 feet east-southeast of the intersection of Pagoda Road (Farm-to-Market Road 35) and Ramey Street in southeast Trinity in Trinity County, Texas.

TRINITY BAY CONSERVATION DISTRICT has applied for a new permit, proposed TPDES Permit No. WQ0014734001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day. The facility will be located approximately 500 feet north of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 562 and Hawkins Camp Road in Smith Point in Chambers County, Texas. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Executive Director has reviewed this action for consistency with the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies in accordance with the regulations of the CCC, and has determined that the action is consistent with the applicable CMP goals and policies.

TROPHY CLUB MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 has applied to the TCEQ for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0011593001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,750,000 gallons per day. The current permit also authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater via irrigation of the Trophy Club County Club Golf Course. The facility is located approximately 0.9 miles north of the intersection of State Highway 114 and Trophy Club Drive, and approximately 2.5 miles east of the intersection of U.S. Highway 377 and State Highway 114 in Denton County, Texas. The irrigation site, the Trophy Club County Club Golf Course, is located adjacent to the plant site.

INFORMATION SECTION

To view the complete issued notices, view the notices on our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us/comm_exec/cc/pub_notice.html or call the Office of the Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 to obtain a copy of the complete notice. When searching the web site, type in the issued date range shown at the top of this document to obtain search results.

If you need more information about these permit applications or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040. General information about the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

TRD-200700348

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: February 7, 2007

Notices issued January 31, 2007 and February 5, 2007.

APPLICATION NO. 19-2145A; Jerry Spears and Mariam A. Spears Trust, 14420 #2 Old Somerset Road, Von Ormy, Texas 78073, Applicant, has applied to amend Certificate of Adjudication 19-2145 to add municipal, industrial and recreation purposes to the authorized 32 acre-feet of water per year and diversion segment on the Medina River, San Antonio River Basin, in Bexar County. The application was received on June 27, 2006. Additional information and fees were received on September 7, 2006. The application was accepted for filing and declared administratively complete on October 5, 2006. Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below by February 20, 2007.

Application No. 14-2488B; The Executive Director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ("TCEQ" or "Commission") has petitioned the Commission to correct an error inadvertently made in the preparation of Certificate of Adjudication No. 14-2488A for K&B Powell Family Limited Partnership, 704 West 12th, Brady, Texas 76825. Certificate of Adjudication No. 14-2488A was issued on June 13, 2001 to K&B Powell Family Limited Partnership and an inadvertent error was made in the description of Priority paragraph 4. When preparing Certificate of Adjudication No. 14-2488A, Priority paragraph 4., the description of Priority, inadvertently referred the 100 acre-feet of water with a priority date of November 25, 1912 and the 122 acre-feet with a priority date of December 31, 1936. However, based upon the original Certificate of Adjudication No. 14-2479 and other technical documents in the Commission's official file, the priority was intended to be 122 acre-feet of water having a priority date of November 25, 1912 and the 100 acre-feet having a priority date of December 31, 1936. The Priority paragraph 4., of the amended permit should be corrected to read: The 122 acre-feet of water has a priority date of November 25, 1912 and the 100 acre-feet has a priority date of December 31, 1936. The error inadvertently made to the Priority paragraph 4., can be corrected by the Commission based on the petition of the Executive Director pursuant to 30 TAC §297.61. The petition was submitted to the Commission on January 3, 2007 for consideration. The petition was accepted for filing with the Office of the Chief Clerk and declared administratively complete on January 3, 2007. Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, within 30 days of the date of newspaper publication of the notice.

INFORMATION SECTION

To view the complete issued notices, view the notices on our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us/comm_exec/cc/pub_notice.html or call the Office of the Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 to obtain a copy of the complete notice. When searching the web site, type in the issued date range shown at the top of this document to obtain search results.

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

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

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

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

TRD-200700349

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: February 7, 2007

The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) issued a Proposal for Decision and Order to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on January 29, 2007, in the matter of the Executive Director of the TCEQ, Petitioner v. the City of Normangee; SOAH Docket No. 582-06-0662; TCEQ Docket No. 2004-0565-MWD-E.

The commission will consider the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision and Order regarding the enforcement action against the City of Normangee on a date and time to be determined by the Office of the Chief Clerk in Room 201S of Building E, 12100 North 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 Munguía, Office of the Chief Clerk, (512) 239-3300.

TRD-200700352

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: February 7, 2007

Notice is hereby given that the Department of State Health Services (department) issued an Agreed Order to the following registrants:

Memorial Chiropractic Clinic (Registration #R02405) of Houston. A total penalty of $1,000 shall be paid by registrant for violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289. The registrant shall also comply with additional settlement agreement requirements.

Eduardo Bautista, dba Brownsville Radiologic Services (Registration #R27982) of Brownsville. A total penalty of $4,000 shall be paid by registrant for violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289. The registrant shall also comply with additional settlement agreement requirements.

South Shore Animal Hospital, dba Safari Animal Clinic (Registration #R30387) of League City. A total penalty of $1,000 shall be paid by registrant for violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289. The registrant shall also comply with additional settlement agreement requirements.

William D. Davies, DDS (Registration #R16074) of Pasadena. A total penalty of $1,000 shall be paid by registration for violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289. The registrant shall also comply with additional settlement agreement requirements.

Jack B. Walker, DDS (Registration #R20194) of Kemah. A total penalty of $1,500 shall be paid by registrant for violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289. The registrant shall also comply with additional settlement agreement requirements.

A copy of all relevant material is available, by appointment, for public inspection at the Department of State Health Services, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 834-6688, press "1" and, press "0," Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).

TRD-200700363

Cathy Campbell

General Counsel

Department of State Health Services

Filed: February 7, 2007

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announces its intent to submit Amendment Number 761, Transmittal Number 07-002, to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The amendment is being submitted in order to supplement the language in the approved state plan regarding the current hospital reimbursement methodology for the Medicaid Primary Care Case Management (PCCM) program. The current reimbursement methodology allows the Texas Claims Administrator to apply a negotiated discounted hospital rate for PCCM inpatient services. The effective date of the proposed amendment is March 1, 2007.

The amendment to the language in the state plan is estimated to have no impact on the current rates and no fiscal impact to the State.

Interested parties may obtain copies of the proposed amendment or submit written comments on the proposal by contacting Patricia Aranda, Program Specialist, by mail at Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 85200, H-600, Austin, Texas 78708-5200; by telephone at (512) 491-1333; by facsimile at (512) 491-1972; or by e-mail at patricia.aranda@hhsc.state.tx.us. 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-200700364

Steve Aragón

Chief Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: February 7, 2007

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces its intent to submit the Integrated Care Management (ICM) Program 1915(b) and 1915(c) waivers to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The proposed implementation date of the ICM Program is July 1, 2007.

The ICM Program is a non-capitated managed care approach to ensure proper utilization and integration of acute care and long-term services and supports. Medicaid clients in the ICM Program receive health care services through primary care providers (PCPs)- doctors, health centers, clinics, specially trained nurses, or hospitals. In addition to acute care, the ICM Program includes the following long-term services and supports for ICM waiver participants: adaptive aids, adult foster care, assisted living, dental, emergency response services, home-delivered meals, medical supplies, minor home modifications, out-of-home respite, in-home respite, personal assistance services, skilled nursing, therapy services, and transition assistance services. The ICM Program also provides options for consumer direction in care coordination.

The ICM Program will be implemented in the Dallas Service Area (Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall counties) and the Tarrant Service Area (Denton, Hood, Johnson, Parker, Tarrant, and Wise counties).

The proposed waiver is estimated to result in cost savings of approximately $5.19 million for the waiver period of September 1, 2007, through June 30, 2009, with savings of approximately $3.14 million in federal funds and $2.05 million in state general revenue.

To obtain copies of the proposed waiver amendments, interested parties may contact Betsy Johnson by mail at Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 85200, mail code H-620, Austin, Texas 78708-5200; by telephone at (512) 491-1199; by fax at (512) 491-1953; or by e-mail at betsy.johnson@hhsc.state.tx.us.

TRD-200700355

Steve Aragón

Chief Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: February 7, 2007

On January 29, 2007, Sage Telecom of Texas, LP filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60160. Applicant intends to reflect a change in ownership/control.

The Application: Application of Sage Telecom of Texas, LP for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 33821.

Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than February 21, 2007. 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 33821.

TRD-200700287

Adriana A. Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 1, 2007

On January 29, 2007, Commserv filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60283. Applicant intends to relinquish its certificate.

The Application: Application of Commserv to Relinquish its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 33819.

Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than February 21, 2007. 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 33819.

TRD-200700286

Adriana A. Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 1, 2007

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) an application on January 30, 2007, to amend a certificate of convenience and necessity for a proposed transmission line in Johnson and Hood Counties, Texas.

Docket Style and Number: Application of Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for a Proposed Transmission Line in Johnson and Hood Counties, Texas. Docket Number 33800.

The Application: The proposed project is designated as the Wildcat Transmission Line Project. Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. proposes to design and construct a new substation and 138-kV transmission line. The purpose of the proposed project is to increase reliability and provide for load growth within an area north-northwest of the City of Godley, Johnson County, Texas. The miles of right-of-way for this project will be approximately 8.75 miles. The estimated date to energize facilities is July 16, 2008.

Persons wishing to intervene or comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. The deadline for intervention in this proceeding is March 17, 2007. 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 33800.

TRD-200700285

Adriana A. Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 1, 2007

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application filed on February 1, 2007, for an amendment to certificated service area boundaries for a service area exception within Parmer County, Texas.

Docket Style and Number: Application of Southwestern Public Service Company an Xcel Energy Company for an Amendment to its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for an Electric Service Area Exception. Docket Number 33834.

The Application: Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) seeks to provide service to a specific customer located within the certificated service area of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DSEC). The customer has requested service from SPS, and DSEC is in full agreement with the service area exception.

Persons wishing to comment on the action sought or intervene should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas no later than February 23, 2007 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 33834.

TRD-200700334

Adriana A. Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 6, 2007

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of a petition on January 31, 2007, for waiver of denial by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) Pooling Administrator (PA) of Consolidated Communications of Texas Company request for one full NXX in its Conroe, Texas exchange.

Docket Title and Number: Petition of Consolidated Communications of Texas Company for Waiver of Neustar, Inc. Denial of Number Block Request. Docket Number 33824.

The Application: Consolidated Communications of Texas Company does not have the blocks of sequential numbers available within the Conroe Central Office to satisfy the customer's request.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than February 21, 2007. 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 33824.

TRD-200700297

Adriana A. Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 2, 2007

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a petition on February 5, 2007, for waiver of denial by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) Pooling Administrator (PA) of 1stel, Inc.'s request for a 1,000 number block for Granbury, Texas.

Docket Title and Number: Petition of 1stel, Inc. for 1,000 block of Numbers for Granbury, Texas. Docket Number 33839.

The Application: 1stel, Inc. does not have numbering resources that are coded for a metro calling scope to meet the customers' request.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than February 22, 2007. 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 33839.

TRD-200700335

Adriana A. Gonzales

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 6, 2007