Texas Building and Procurement Commission
The Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC), on behalf of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC), announces the issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) #303-7-11835. TBPC seeks a three (3) year lease of approximately 25,000 SF of conditioned warehouse space in Austin or vicinity, Travis County, Texas.
The deadline for questions is June 6, 2007 and the deadline for proposals is June 14, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. The award date is July 1, 2007. TBPC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. TBPC is under no legal or other obligation to execute a lease on the basis of this notice or the distribution of a RFP. Neither this notice nor the RFP commits TBPC to pay for any costs incurred prior to the award of a grant.
Parties interested in submitting a proposal may obtain information by contacting TBPC Purchaser Myra Beer at (512) 463-5773. A copy of the RFP may be downloaded from the Electronic State Business Daily at http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us/bid_show.cfm?bidid=70837.
TRD-200702025
Susan Maldonado
Acting General Counsel
Texas Building and Procurement Commission
Filed: May 24, 2007
Pursuant to §1201.027, Texas Government Code; Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, Texas Government Code; and Chapter 404, Subchapter H, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces under its Request for Proposals (RFP 178b) the award of the following contract:
A contract is awarded to Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P., The Terrace 7, 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78746-7568. The total contract amount is a maximum of $180,000. The term of the contract is May 17, 2007 through August 31, 2009.
The Comptroller's Request for Proposals 178b (RFP) related to this contract award was published in the March 9, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 1385).
TRD-200702019
Pamela G. Smith
Deputy General Counsel for Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: May 23, 2007
The Concho Valley Workforce Development Board (CVWDB) is seeking qualified parties to submit proposals for Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
Interested parties may obtain a copy of the RFP via our website at http://www.cvworkforce.org/rfp.asp or by sending email to rfp@cvworkforce.org with the subject line "RFP for EDMS request".
Proposals will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. CDST, July 20, 2007, at the office of CVWDB, 36 East Twohig, Suite 805, San Angelo, Texas 76903. CVWDB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.
The Concho Valley Workforce Development Board is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
TRD-200702113
Johnny Griffin
Executive Director
Concho Valley Workforce Development Board
Filed: May 30, 2007
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in §§303.003, 303.005, 303.008, 303.009, 304.003, and 346.101, Texas Finance Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 06/04/07 - 06/10/07 is 18% for Consumer 1/Agricultural/Commercial 2 credit through $250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 06/04/07 - 06/10/07 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The monthly ceiling as prescribed by §303.005 and §303.0093 for the period of 06/01/07 - 06/30/07 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial credit through $250,000.
The monthly ceiling as prescribed by §303.005 and §303.009 for the period of 06/01/07 - 06/30/07 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The standard quarterly rate as prescribed by §303.008 and §303.009 for the period of 07/01/07 - 09/30/07 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial credit through $250,000.
The standard quarterly rate as prescribed by §303.008 and §303.009 for the period of 07/01/07 - 09/30/07 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The retail credit card quarterly rate as prescribed by §303.0091 for the period of 07/01/07 - 09/30/07 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial credit through $250,000.
The lender credit card quarterly rate as prescribed by §346.101, Texas Finance Code, 1 for the period of 07/01/07 - 09/30/07 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial credit through $250,000.
The standard annual rate as prescribed by §303.008 and §303.0094 for the period of 07/01/07 - 09/30/07 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial credit through $250,000.
The standard annual rate as prescribed by §303.008 and §303.009 for the period of 07/01/07 - 09/30/07 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The retail credit card annual rate as prescribed by §303.0091 for the period of 07/01/07 - 09/30/07 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial credit through $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of 06/01/07 - 06/30/07 is 8.25% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial credit through $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed §304.003 for the period of 06/01/07 - 06/30/07 is 8.25% for Commercial over $250,000.
1 Credit for personal, family, or household use.
2 Credit for business, commercial, investment, or other similar purpose.
3 For variable rate commercial transactions only.
4 Only for open-end credit as defined in §301.002(14), Texas Finance Code.
TRD-200702107
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: May 30, 2007
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) in accordance with Texas Water Code (the Code), §7.075. Section 7.075 requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the proposed orders and the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is July 9, 2007 . Section 7.075 also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 9, 2007. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550. The commission enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides that comments on the AOs shall be submitted to the commission in writing.
(1) COMPANY: Alcoa World Alumina LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0138-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100242577; LOCATION: Point Comfort, Calhoun County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: alumina refining; RULE VIOLATED: 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §101.20(1) and §116.115(c), Air Permit Number 8166, Special Conditions (SC) 1, 5, and 6, 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §60.382(a), and Texas Health & Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to maintain compliance with the emission limits of Permit Number 8166; PENALTY: $5,075; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Audra Ruble, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.
(2) COMPANY: Amarillo Road Company, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0136-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102568516; LOCATION: Randall and Hartley Counties, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: road construction company; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.20(1) and §116.115(c), Permit Number 45063, SC 1 and 15A, 40 CFR §60.8(a), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct performance tests; 30 TAC §116.115(c), Permit Number 45063, SC 3A, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the generator fuel sulfur content limit of 0.3% by weight; 30 TAC §116.115(c), Permit Number 45063, SC 3B, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to use either pipeline sweet natural gas or first run Number 2 or Number 4 fuel oil in the dryer and failed to obtain written approval from the TCEQ before using Number 6 fuel oil in the dryer; 30 TAC §116.115(b)(2)(E) and (c), Permit Number 45063, SC 4, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit records containing the information and data sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the permitted emission rates; 30 TAC §116.115(c), Permit Number 45063, SC 7A, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain the maximum mix temperature of the asphalt concrete at or below 325 degrees Fahrenheit; 30 TAC §116.115(c), Permit Number 45063, SC 10, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to mark all stationary equipment authorized by the permit with the assigned account identification number; 30 TAC §116.115(c), Permit Number 45063, SC 17, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to perform stack sampling analysis for particulate matter and volatile organic compounds and other testing as required when the asphalt concrete mix temperature exceeded 325 degrees Fahrenheit; and 30 TAC §116.115(b)(2)(E) and (c), Permit Number 45063, SC 21, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to keep records for a rolling two-year period and provide records containing the information and data sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the permit; PENALTY: $15,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Miriam Hall, (512) 239-1044; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.
(3) COMPANY: Vickie Atkins dba Bon Ton Cleaners; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-1407-DCL-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104992029; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dry cleaning drop station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §337.10(a) and THSC, §374.102, by failing to complete and submit the required registration form; PENALTY: $1,185; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Libby Hogue, (512) 239-1165; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500;
(4) COMPANY: Mohammed Abdel-Hadi dba Danny's Auto Service; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-1957-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102180817; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.48(c), by failing to conduct effective manual or automatic inventory control procedures for all underground storage tanks (USTs); 30 TAC §334.50(b)(2) and (d)(4)(A)(ii)(II) and the Code, §26.3475(a) and (c), by failing to provide proper release detection for the UST system; and 30 TAC §334.10(b), by failing to have the required UST records maintained, readily accessible, and available for inspection; PENALTY: $10,302; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Alison Echlin, (512) 239-3308; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(5) COMPANY: City of Edgewood; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0258-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101916302; LOCATION: Van Zandt County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0014648001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirement Number 1, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with the permitted effluent limits; PENALTY: $1,170; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samuel Short, (512) 239-5363; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.
(6) COMPANY: El Paso Press/Box, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0249-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105116933; LOCATION: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: commercial printing business; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.15(a)(1) and (c), by failing to prevent the unauthorized discharge of municipal solid waste; PENALTY: $7,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Michael Meyer, (512) 239-4492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834-4949.
(7) COMPANY: JTB Recycling Facility, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0063-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102214806; LOCATION: Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: recycling and septage transfer station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.73(a) and §330.121 (formerly §330.111) and Municipal Solid Waste Registration Number 43000, Sections Drying Bed Procedures and Processing Grease Trap Waste, by failing to amend the site operating plan (SOP) prior to deviating from the operational requirements of the SOP; 30 TAC §330.125(h), by failing to maintain accurate records documenting the annual waste acceptance rate for the facility; 30 TAC §37.8021, by failing to provide financial assurance; and 30 TAC §330.203(c)(2), by failing to annually sample and analyze grit trap waste received; PENALTY: $3,255; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Marlin Bullard, (254) 751-0335; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(8) COMPANY: Katy Crystal Cleaners, Inc. dba Gap Cleaners; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-1587-DCL-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105024178, RN104994819, and RN103960852; LOCATION: Katy and Sugar Land; Harris and Fort Bend Counties, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: drop station and/or dry cleaning; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §337.10(a) and THSC, §374.102, by failing to complete and submit the required registration form for the facilities; PENALTY: $3,555; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Cari-Michel LaCaille, (512) 239-1387; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(9) COMPANY: Jaime R. Kypuros, Jr.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0368-LII-E; IDENTIFIER: RN103268645; LOCATION: Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: landscape irrigation business; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §30.5(a) and §344.4(a), Texas Occupations Code, §1903.251, and the Code, §37.003, by failing to possess a landscape irrigator license; PENALTY: $188; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Thomas Greimel, (512) 239-5690; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.
(10) COMPANY: Motiva Enterprises LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0203-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100209451; LOCATION: Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.201(a)(1)(A) and (B), (b)(1)(G) and (H), and §122.143(4), Air Permit Number O-1386, General Terms and Conditions and Special Condition 2F, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to properly notify the TCEQ Regional Office of a reportable emissions event; and 30 TAC §116.715(a) and (c)(7) and §122.143(4), Air Permit Number O-1386, General Terms and Conditions and Special Condition 2F, Air Permit Number 8404 Special Condition 9, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions of sulfur dioxide; PENALTY: $13,860; Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) offset amount of $5,544 applied to Jefferson County-Southeast Texas Regional Air Monitoring Network; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Daniel Siringi, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
TRD-200702101
Mary R. Risner
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: May 29, 2007
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Default Orders (DOs). The commission staff proposes a DO when the staff has sent an executive director's preliminary report and petition (EDPRP) to an entity outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; and the proposed technical requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance; and the entity fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of its receipt of the EDPRP or requests a hearing and fails to participate at the hearing. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to Agreed Orders entered into by the executive director of the commission, in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075 this notice of the proposed order and the opportunity to comment is published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is July 9, 2007. The commission will consider any written comments received and the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of a DO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent to the proposed DO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction, or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed DO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of each proposed DO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about the DO should be sent to the attorney designated for the DO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 9, 2007. Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The commission's attorneys are available to discuss the DOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides that comments on the DOs shall be submitted to the commission in writing.
(1) COMPANY: Bruce Paek dba Little Star Cleaners; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-1154-DCL-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN103962320; LOCATION: 112 Richardson Heights Center, Richardson, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dry cleaning drop station; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §337.11(e) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §374.102, by failing to renew the Facility's registration by failing to complete and submit to TCEQ the required registration form for a dry cleaning drop station; PENALTY: $1,185; STAFF ATTORNEY: Lena Roberts, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0019; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(2) COMPANY: Dark Angel Investments, Inc. dba Bet Cleaners and dba Deluxe Cleaners; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-1247-DCL-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN104492129 and RN104061486; LOCATION: 11711 Shadow Creek Parkway, Suite 101, Pearland, Brazoria County (Facility 1), and 11750 South Highway 6, Sugarland, Fort Bend County (Facility 2), Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dry cleaning drop stations; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §337.10(a) and THSC, §374.102, by failing to complete and submit the required registration form to the TCEQ for Facility 1; and 30 TAC §337.10(a); and THSC, §374.102, by failing to complete and submit the required registration form to the TCEQ for Facility 2; PENALTY: $1,980; STAFF ATTORNEY: Ben Thompson, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-1297; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(3) COMPANY: Eunhoe Kim; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-1678-DCL-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN105020143; LOCATION: 1221 East Highway 190, Copperas Cove, Coryell County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dry cleaning drop station facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §337.10(a) and THSC, §374.102, by failing to complete and submit the required registration form to the TCEQ for a dry cleaning and/or drop station facility; PENALTY: $1,185; STAFF ATTORNEY: Tracy Chandler, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0629; REGIONAL OFFICE: Waco Regional Office, 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
TRD-200702100
Mary R. Risner
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: May 29, 2007
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. Section 7.075 requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is July 9, 2007. Section 7.075 also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the attorney designated for the AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 9, 2007. Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The designated attorney is available to discuss the AO and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone number; however, §7.075 provides that comments on an AO shall be submitted to the commission in writing.
(1) COMPANY: 4A Investments, LTD. dba 4A Food Mart Citgo; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1852-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN103995916; LOCATION: 2881 Farm-to-Market 157 North, Mansfield, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(a)(1)(A) and Texas Water Code (TWC), §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to provide a release detection method capable of detecting a release from any portion of the underground storage tank (UST) system which contained regulated substances including the tanks, piping, and other underground ancillary equipment; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(2) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to monitor the piping associated with the UST system in a manner designed to detect releases from any portion of the piping system; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(2)(A)(i)(III) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to have the line leak detectors tested at least once per year for performance and operational reliability; 30 TAC §334.50(d)(1)(B)(ii) and TWC, §26.3475(a), by failing to reconcile inventory control records on a monthly basis, sufficiently accurate to detect a release as small as the sum of 1.0% of the total substance flow-through for the month plus 130 gallons; 30 TAC §334.8(c)(5)(C), by failing to ensure that a legible tag, label, or marking with the UST identification number is permanently applied upon or affixed to either the top of the fill tube or to a non-removable point in the immediate area of the fill tube according to the UST registration and self-certification form; 30 TAC §115.246(1) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to maintain a copy of the applicable California Air Resource Board Executive Order (CARB) for the Stage II vapor recovery system and any related components installed at the station; 30 TAC §115.245(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to verify proper operation of the Stage II equipment at least once every 12 months; 30 TAC §115.244(3) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct monthly inspections of the Stage II vapor recovery system; 30 TAC §115.242(3)(J) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain the Stage II vapor recovery system in proper operating condition and free of defects; and 30 TAC §115.242(9) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to post operating instructions conspicuously on the front of each gasoline dispensing pump equipped with a Stage II vapor recovery system; PENALTY: $20,250; STAFF ATTORNEY: Kathleen Decker, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6500; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(2) COMPANY: Aesthetic Developers, Inc. dba Fabric Care Cleaners; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-1469-DCL-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN104096649, RN104096730, and RN104096797; LOCATION: 3239 Wilkes Street, Bryan (Facility 1), 3505 Longmire Drive, Suite C, College Station (Facility 2), and 2205 Longmire Drive, College Station (Facility 3), Brazos County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dry cleaner drop stations; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC § 337.11(e), and THSC, §374.102, by failing to renew Facility 1's registration by completing and submitting the required form to the TCEQ for a dry cleaning and/or drop station facility; 30 TAC §337.14(c) and TWC, §5.702, by failing to pay outstanding dry cleaning fees and associated late fees for TCEQ Financial Account No. 24003850; 30 TAC §337.11(e) and THSC, §374.102, by failing to renew Facility 2's registration by completing and submitting the required form to the TCEQ for a dry cleaning and/or drop station facility; and 30 TAC §337.11(e) and THSC, §374.102, by failing to renew Facility 3's registration by completing and submitting the required form to the TCEQ for a dry cleaning and/or drop station facility; PENALTY: $3,555; STAFF ATTORNEY: Ben Thompson, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-1297; REGIONAL OFFICE: Waco Regional Office, 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(3) COMPANY: Cedar Park E & J, LTD.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0133-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN101495539; LOCATION: 430 North Bell Boulevard, Cedar Park, Williamson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.51(b)(2)(C), and TWC, §26.3475(c)(2), by failing to install overfill prevention equipment on each UST; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(2)(A)(i)(III) and TWC, §26.3475(a), by failing to conduct the annual line leak detector test on each UST to determine performance and operational reliability; 30 TAC §334.8(c)(5)(A)(i) and TWC, §26.3467(a), by failing to make available, to a common carrier, a valid and current TCEQ delivery certificate before accepting delivery of a regulated substance in the USTs; 30 TAC §334.8(c)(5)(B)(ii), by failing to ensure that a delivery certificate is renewed by timely and proper submission of a new UST Registration and self-certification form to the commission; 30 TAC §334.72 and §334.74, by failing to investigate within 30 days suspected releases from three USTs and to report within 24 hours based on statistical inventory reconciliation (SIR) results; and 30 TAC §334.22(a) and TWC, §5.702, by failing to pay the underground storage tank fee for fiscal year 2005; PENALTY: $23,625; STAFF ATTORNEY: Kari Gilbreth, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-1320; REGIONAL OFFICE: Austin Regional Office, 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.
(4) COMPANY: City of Kerens; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-0623-MWD-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN101919553; LOCATION: approximately 0.5 miles southwest of the City of Kerens adjacent to Farm-to-Market Road 633, Kerens, Navarro County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. 10745-001, Permit Condition No. 2(g), and TWC, §26.121(a), by failing to maintain the collection system to prevent repeat overflows from storm-water infiltration and inflow; and 30 TAC §305.125(9), TPDES Permit No. 10745-001, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements No. 7(a), and TWC, §26.039(b), by failing to report the sewer overflow that occurred on February 6, 2004; PENALTY: $5,520; STAFF ATTORNEY: Mark Curnutt, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0624; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(5) COMPANY: Dung Thanh Nguyen dba VIP Cleaners; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-1083-DCL-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN104098157; LOCATION: 6464 West Little York Road, Suite B, Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dry cleaning drop station; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §337.11(e), and THSC, §374.102, by failing to renew the Facility's registration by completing and submitting the required registration form to the TCEQ for a dry cleaning and/or drop station facility; and 30 TAC §337.14(c) and TWC, §5.702, by failing to pay dry cleaner registration fees for TCEQ Financial Administration Account No. 24004248 and associated late fees for fiscal year 2005; PENALTY: $656; STAFF ATTORNEY: Mary Hammer, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2496; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(6) COMPANY: Duval County; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1785-MSW-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN101921286; LOCATION: approximately 2.25 miles northwest of the junction of State Highway 359 with State Highway 44, and 3,700 feet north of State Highway 44, Duval County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: type IV municipal solid waste facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §30.201, by failing to have a licensed supervisor for the Facility; 30 TAC §330.115, by failing to maintain a source of earthen material available to extinguish fires; 30 TAC §330.117(b), by failing to prevent the unloading of waste in an unauthorized area; 30 TAC §330.124(a), by failing to have large, heavy, or bulky items which cannot be incorporated in the regular spreading, compaction, and covering operation placed in the large-item salvage area; and 30 TAC §330.133, by failing to maintain the cover application record on site and readily available to TCEQ personnel; PENALTY: $9,095; STAFF ATTORNEY: Robert Mosley, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0627; REGIONAL OFFICE: Laredo Regional Office, 707 East Calton Road, Suite 304, Laredo, Texas 78041-3638, (956) 791-6611.
(7) COMPANY: Gita K. Samadi dba Joe's Country Store; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0825-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN101549178; LOCATION: 7616 North Main Street, The Colony, Denton County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance for taking corrective action and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by accidental releases arising from the operation of petroleum USTs; PENALTY: $2,975; STAFF ATTORNEY: Kari Gilbreth, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-1320; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(8) COMPANY: Ivory Cleaners II, Inc., dba Ivory Cleaners & Alterations; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0676-DCL-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN102018033; LOCATION: 1901 Rio Grande Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dry cleaners drop station; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §337.10(a) and THSC, §374.102(a), by failing to complete and submit the required registration form to the TCEQ for a dry cleaning and/or drop station facility; and 30 TAC §337.14(c) and TWC, §5.702, by failing to pay outstanding dry cleaner registration fees for TCEQ Financial Account No. 24001637 for fiscal year 2005; PENALTY: $280; STAFF ATTORNEY: Rachael Gaines, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0078; REGIONAL OFFICE: Austin Regional Office, 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.
(9) COMPANY: Jerrico General Contractor, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-1345-WQ-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN104987219; LOCATION: corner of Huffsmith Road and Ulrich Road, Tomball, Montgomery County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: construction site; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §122.26(c), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge storm water associated with construction activities to water in the state; PENALTY: $750; STAFF ATTORNEY: Dinniah Chahin, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0617; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(10) COMPANY: Lonestar Prestress Mfg., Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-2083-AIR-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN103887824; LOCATION: 9316 Reid Lake Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: concrete batch plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a)(2)(A), and THSC, §382.085(b) and §382.0518(a), by failing to obtain proper authorization prior to commencing operation of an existing concrete batch plant; PENALTY: $10,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Justin Lannen, Litigation Division, MC R-4, (817) 588-5927; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(11) COMPANY: Mohinder Singh dba Lovely Food Mart; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1478-PST; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN102240769; LOCATION: 704 East Byron Nelson Boulevard, Roanoke, Denton County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and (d)(1)(B)(ii), and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to provide proper release detection for the USTs; 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(A)(vii) and (c)(5)(B)(ii), by failing to timely renew a previously issued UST delivery certificate by submitting a properly completed UST registration and self-certification form at least 30 days before the expiration date of the delivery certificate; 30 TAC §334.8(c)(5)(A)(i) and TWC, §26.3467(a), by failing to make available to a common carrier a valid, current TCEQ delivery certificate before accepting a delivery of a regulated substance into a UST; and 30 TAC §334.8(c)(5)(C), by failing to ensure that a legible tag, label, or marking with the tank number is permanently applied upon or affixed to either the top of the fill tube or to a non-removable point in the immediate area of the fill tube according to the UST registration and self-certification form; PENALTY: $8,320; STAFF ATTORNEY: Rachael Gaines, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0078; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(12) COMPANY: New SM, Inc., dba Dry Clean Super Center; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-1313-DCL; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN102918992; LOCATION: 836 Keller Parkway, Keller, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dry cleaning facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §337.11(e) and THSC, §374.102, by failing to renew the Facility's registration by completing and submitting the required registration form to the TCEQ for a dry cleaning and/or drop station facility; and 30 TAC §337.14(c) and TWC, §5.702, by failing to pay Dry Cleaner registration fees for TCEQ Financial Administration Account No. 24003002 and associated late fees for fiscal year 2006; PENALTY: $1,067; STAFF ATTORNEY: Mary Hammer, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2496; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(13) COMPANY: Positive Impact Waste Solutions, LLC dba Positive Impact Waste Solutions; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0329-MSW-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN102947280; LOCATION: 601 South Pagewood, Odessa, Ector County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: medical waste transportation and an on-site medical waste treatment operation; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§330.4(a) and (b), 330.5(a), 330.1005(n), and 330.1010(a), by failing to deposit shipments of untreated special waste only at a facility which has been permitted by the Commission to accept untreated special waste from health care facilities; and by failing to obtain authorization to treat special waste off the site of generation; 30 TAC §330.1005(l)(5), by failing to include in the waste shipping document, the date and place where the untreated special waste from health care related facilities was deposited and unloaded; 30 TAC §330.1005(o), by failing to prevent the acceptance of untreated medical waste which is not properly labeled; 30 TAC §330.1005(k), by failing to furnish the generator with a signed receipt for each shipment at the time of collection of the waste; 30 TAC §330.1005(g)(2) by failing to have the floor and the sides of the cargo compartment of the transportation vehicle made of an impervious, non-porous material; 30 TAC §330.1005(g)(1)(C), by failing to carry the required spill clean-up equipment and personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, disinfectant, absorbent materials, gloves, coveralls, eye protection, and leak-proof containers or packaging materials; and 30 TAC §330.1005(g)(1)(D), by failing to have the required identification on the two sides and back of the cargo-carrying compartment in letters at least three inches high; PENALTY: $14,100; STAFF ATTORNEY: Shawn Slack, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0063; REGIONAL OFFICE: Midland Regional Office, 3300 North A Street, Building 4, Suite 107, Midland, Texas 79705-5404, (915) 570-1359.
(14) COMPANY: Ramming Land, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0521-PWS-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN101197101; LOCATION: Hillbrook Subdivision off of Farm-to-Market Road 1518 at Schaefer Road and Hillbrook Road, Cibolo, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply system; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.109(c)(2)(A), by failing to collect routine bacteriological samples at a frequency, based on the population served by the Facility, of at least one time per month, for the months of September 2003 - December 2004; and 30 TAC §290.122(c)(2)(A), by failing to notify persons served by the Facility of the failure to comply with applicable testing procedures through its failure to collect bacteriological samples in the months of September 2003 - December 2004; PENALTY: $7,280; STAFF ATTORNEY: Lena Roberts, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0019; REGIONAL OFFICE: San Antonio Regional Office, 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.
(15) COMPANY: Robert C. Nichols; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0287-MSW-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN455100029 and RN455100036; LOCATION: approximately 160 acres located at the end of Walker Road off of Highway 105 near Cut-N-Shoot, San Jacinto County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: unauthorized disposal site; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.7(a), formerly §330.5(c), by causing, suffering, allowing, and permitting the unauthorized disposal of municipal solid waste; and 30 TAC §330.7(a), formerly §330.5(c), by causing, suffering, allowing, and permitting the unauthorized disposal of municipal solid waste as documented during an inspection conducted on June 11, 2003; PENALTY: $6,650; STAFF ATTORNEY: Shawn Slack, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0063; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(16) COMPANY: Seven Bluff Cabins, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1798-PWS-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102819810; LOCATION: North of Concan off United States Highway 83 on River Road, Uvalde County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: camp ground and RV park with a public water supply system; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.109(c)(2)(A)(i) and THSC, §341.033(d), by failing to conduct routine bacteriological monitoring of the public water supply at the facility during the months of March and April 2003, April 2004, and March 2005; 30 TAC §290.122(c)(2)(B), by failing to provide public notification that routine bacteriological monitoring of the public water supply at the Facility was not conducted during the months of March and April 2003, April 2004, and March 2005; 30 TAC §290.109(f)(3) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by exceeding the Facility's maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total coliform during the month of May 2004 when one routine sample and three repeat samples all tested positive for total coliform; 30 TAC §290.122(b)(2)(B), by failing to provide public notification of the MCL exceedance for total coliform during the month of May 2004; 30 TAC §290.109(c)(3)(A)(ii), by failing to collect at least four repeat samples following positive total coliform results that occurred during the month of May 2004, and April and July 2005; 30 TAC § 290.122(c)(2)(B), by failing to provide public notification that all repeat sampling was not properly preformed during the months of May 2004, and April and July 2005; 30 TAC §290.109(c)(2)(F), by failing to collect five routine samples that are required following a month in which a positive total coliform result occurred; and 30 TAC §290.122(c)(2)(B), by failing to provide public notification that the five routine monitoring samples that are required following a month in which a positive total coliform result occurred were not collected in May 2005; PENALTY: $2,925; STAFF ATTORNEY: Becky Combs, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6939; REGIONAL OFFICE: San Antonio Regional Office, 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.
(17) COMPANY: Shintech Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-1544-AIR-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN100637909; LOCATION: 5618 East Highway 332, Freeport, Brazoria County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: synthetic resin plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.20(2) and §116.115(c), and THSC, §382.085(b); Permit No. 9347, Special Condition No. 3; Permit No. 9628, Special Condition No. 3; Permit No. 20014, Special Condition No. 3; and 40 CFR 61.247(b), by failing to prepare and submit the semiannual reports required by 40 CFR 61, Subpart B for fugitive emissions monitoring for 2001 - 2002; 30 TAC §116.115(c); THSC, §382.085(b); and Permit No. 9347, Special Condition No. 5.g.; Permit No. 9628 Special Condition No. 27.g.; and permit No. 20014, Special Condition No. 1.g., by failing to perform the quarterly fugitive emissions monitoring for the transfer pumps servicing the methanol, ethanol, and isobutanol storage tanks for 2002; 30 TAC §116.115(c); THSC, §382.085(b); Permit No. 9347, Special Condition No. 25; Permit No. 9628, Special Condition No. 24; and Permit No. 20014, Special Condition No. 31, by failing to keep and maintain records of monthly natural gas analysis from March 2001 to February 2003; 30 TAC §101.20(2) and §116.115(c); THSC, §382.085(b); Permit No. 9347, Special Condition No. 3; Permit No. 9628, Special Condition No. 3; Permit No. 20014, Special Condition No. 3; and 40 CFR §61.246(c)(5), (6), (7), (8), and (9), by failing to maintain complete records for equipment leaks for fugitive emissions monitoring for 2002; and 30 TAC §116.115(b)(2) and (c), THSC, §382.085(b), and Permit No. 9628, Special Condition No. 1, by failing to meet the exemption criteria for an emissions event which exceeded the maximum allowed emissions rate of 0.33 pounds per hour (lbs/hr) for vinyl chloride monomer; PENALTY: $25,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Justin Lannen, Litigation Division, MC R-4, Dallas, Fort Worth ; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office .
(18) COMPANY: Tariq Shahzad Enterprises, Inc., dba Pakco 4; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1342-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102650645; LOCATION: 2560 Lutcher Drive, Orange, Orange County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.246(7)(A), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain Stage II vapor recovery records on-site at facilities ordinarily manned during business hours; PENALTY: $1,100; STAFF ATTORNEY: Mark Curnutt, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0624; REGIONAL OFFICE: Beaumont Regional Office, 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(19) COMPANY: Trinh Thuy Lam dba Almeda Cleaners; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-1671-DCL-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN104966999; LOCATION: 8403 Almeda Road, Suite D, Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dry cleaning drop station; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §337.100(a) and THSC, §374.102, by failing to complete and submit the required registration form to the TCEQ for the Facility; PENALTY: $1,067; STAFF ATTORNEY: Ben Thompson, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-1297; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023, (713) 767-3500.
(20) COMPANY: Virginia Enterprises, Inc. dba Super Food Store; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-0407-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102404985; LOCATION: 1410 W. Virginia Street, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: retail gas station; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§334.50(b)(2)(A)(i)(III), (b)(2)(A)(ii)(I), and (b)(1)(A), and TWC, §26.3475(a) and (c)(1) by failing to test the line leak detectors at least once per year for performance and operational reliability, by failing to perform a piping tightness test for the pressurized line at least once per year on the UST system and by failing to monitor the USTs for releases at a frequency of at least once every month (not to exceed 35 days between each monitoring); 30 TAC §334.50(d)(1)(B)(ii), (d)(1)(B)(iii)(I), and §334.8(c), by failing to reconcile inventory control records on a monthly basis which are sufficiently accurate to detect a release which equals or exceeds the sum 1% of flow through plus 130 gallons and by failing to conduct inventory volume measurements for regulated substance inputs, withdrawals, and amount still remaining in the tanks on a daily or monthly basis; 30 TAC §115.246(1), (3), and (6) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain a copy of the CARB executive order for the Stage II recovery system, and by failing to maintain a record of maintenance conducted on any parts of the Stage II equipment, and by failing to maintain a record of daily inspections conducted at the Station; and 30 TAC §115.245(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to successfully perform annual Stage II testing within the preceding 12 months and triennial Stage II testing within the preceding 36 months; PENALTY: $7,650; STAFF ATTORNEY: Rachael Gaines, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0078; REGIONAL OFFICE: Beaumont Regional Office, 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
TRD-200702099
Mary R. Risner
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: May 29, 2007
The Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board d.b.a Texas Workforce Solutions of the Golden Crescent announces the availability of their Draft Strategic Plan Modification for Fiscal Year 2007 - 2008 for public comment beginning May 30 through June 28, 2007. The plan can be viewed at Texas Workforce Solutions at one of the following locations:
http://www.gcworkforce.org
120 S. Main #501, Victoria, TX
1800 S. Highway 35 #H, Pt. Lavaca, TX
1137 N. Esplanade, Cuero, TX
329 W. Franklin, Goliad, TX
427 St. George #101, Gonzales, TX
903 S. Wells, Edna, TX
727 S. Promenade, Hallettsville, TX
307 Crittenden St, Yoakum, TX
Programs provided by the Texas Workforce Solutions are Career Center services for the general public, including at a minimum Wagner-Peyser Employment Services; Workforce Investment Act services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Choices Program; Food Stamp Employment & Training; Project Reintegration of Offenders; TAA/NAFTA/TAA; Child Care Services; Child Care Training, and Communities In Schools programs. Eligible program beneficiaries who reside in Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, and Victoria Counties may be provided appropriate employment and educational services through these programs.
All persons wishing to comment on the Plan may do so by fax to (361) 573-0225 no later than June 28, 2007. Corrections and changes to this notice and/or the Plan may be found on our website at http://www.gcworkforce.org.
The Texas Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity organization. Auxiliary aides or services are available upon request to those individuals with disabilities.
TRD-200702020
Laura Sanders
Executive Director
Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board
Filed: May 23, 2007
The Houston-Galveston Area Council solicits qualified training providers to assist The WorkSource in teaching short-term NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) construction overview training for specialty industrial crafts trades. The WorkSource and industry partners are addressing the critical workforce shortage facing construction in the Gulf Coast area. A proposal package is available for download at http://theworksource.org/about/rfp.html and http://h-gac.com. Hard copies of the proposal package are also available. There is not a bidder's conference for this procurement. Proposals are due at H-GAC offices on or before 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time on Monday, June 18, 2007. H-GAC will not accept late proposals; we will make no exceptions. Prospective bidders may contact Carol Kimmick at (713) 627-3200 or ckimmick@theworksource.org or visit the web site to request a proposal package.
TRD-200702098
Jack Steele
Executive Director
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Filed: May 25, 2007
Application to change the name of GENWORTH LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY to SUN LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.) a foreign life, accident and/or health company. The home office is in Windsor, Connecticut.
Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, within 20 calendar days from the date of the Texas Register publication, addressed to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701.
TRD-200702115
Gene C. Jarmon
Chief Clerk and General Counsel
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 30, 2007
The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.
Application of EVANS CLAIMS SERVICE, INC., a DOMESTIC third party administrator. The home office is HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS.
Application to change the name and home office of JNT GROUP, INC. (Doing Business As JEM RESOURCE PARTNERS), WEBSTER, TEXAS to JNT RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP (Doing Business As JEM RESOURCE PARTNERS), a DOMESTIC third party administrator. The home office is AUSTIN, TEXAS.
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice is published in the Texas Register, addressed to the attention of Matt Ray, MC 107-1A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701.
TRD-200702116
Gene C. Jarmon
Chief Clerk and General Counsel
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 30, 2007
Instant Game Number 785 "10 Times Lucky"
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 785 is "10 TIMES LUCKY". The play style is "key number match with doubler".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 785 shall be $10.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 785.
A. Display Printing--That area of the instant game ticket outside of the area where the Overprint and Play Symbols appear.
B. Latex Overprint--The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols on the front of the ticket.
C. Play Symbol--The printed data under the latex on the front of the instant ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games. The possible black play symbols are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, PYRAMID SYMBOL, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100, $200, $500, $1,000, $2,500, and $100,000.
D. Play Symbol Caption--The printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
Figure 1: 16 TAC GAME NO. 785 - 1.2D
E. Retailer Validation Code--Three (3) letters found under the removable scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate instant winners. These three (3) small letters are for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The possible validation codes are:
Figure 2: 16 TAC GAME NO. 785 - 1.2E
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2. Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of the required codes listed in Figure 2 with the exception of ∅, which will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through it.
F. Serial Number--A unique 13 (thirteen) digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There is a boxed four (4) digit Security Number placed randomly within the Serial Number. The remaining nine (9) digits of the Serial Number are the Validation Number. The Serial Number is positioned beneath the bottom row of play data in the scratched-off play area. The Serial Number is for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The format will be: 0000000000000.
G. Low-Tier Prize--A prize of $10.00 or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize--A prize of $50.00, $100, $200, or $500.
I. High-Tier Prize--A prize of $1,000, $2,500, or $100,000.
J. Bar Code--A 22 (twenty-two) character interleaved two (2) of five (5) bar code which will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number, and the nine (9) digit Validation Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.
K. Pack-Ticket Number--A 13 (thirteen) digit number consisting of the three (3) digit game number (785), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three (3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 050 within each pack. The format will be: 785-0000001-001.
L. Pack--A pack of "10 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game tickets contains 50 tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping. and fanfolded in pages of one (1). Ticket back 050 will be exposed on one side of the pack and ticket 001 on the other side.
M. Non-Winning Ticket--A ticket which is not programmed to be a winning ticket or a ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game Procedures; the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466); and applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC Chapter 401.
N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket--A Texas Lottery "10 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game No. 785 ticket.
2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners is subject to the general ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule §401.302, Instant Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each instant ticket. A prize winner in the "10 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose 66 (sixty-six) Play Symbols. The player scratches the entire play area. If a player matches the LUCKY NUMBER play symbol to any of the YOUR NUMBERS play symbols in a GAME, the player wins the PRIZE shown for that GAME. If a player reveals a "pyramid" play symbol, the player wins DOUBLE the PRIZE shown for that GAME. Each game is played separately No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.
2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements must be met:
1. Exactly 66 (sixty-six) Play Symbols must appear under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket;
2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath, unless specified; and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual image games;
5. The ticket shall be intact;
6. The Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code, and Pack-Ticket Number must be present in their entirety and be fully legible;
7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes, to the Play Symbols on the ticket;
8. The ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered, unreadable, reconstituted, or tampered with in any manner;
9. The ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;
10. The ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized manner;
11. The ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted tickets or non-activated tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;
12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code, and Pack-Ticket Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;
13. The ticket must be complete and not miscut and have exactly 66 (sixty-six) Play Symbols under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket, exactly one Serial Number, exactly one Retailer Validation Code, and exactly one Pack-Ticket Number on the ticket;
14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning ticket shall correspond with the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning tickets, and a ticket with that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;
15. The ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective, or printed or produced in error;
16. Each of the 66 (sixty-six) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the 66 (sixty-six) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable deadlines.
B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical play data, spot for spot.
B. No duplicate non-winning YOUR NUMBERS play symbols on a ticket.
C. No more than three matching non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
D. A non-winning prize symbol will never be the same as a winning prize symbol.
E. The $100,000 prize symbol will appear on every ticket unless otherwise restricted.
F. The "pyramid" (doubler) play symbol will only appear on intended winning tickets as dictated by the prize structure.
G. No duplicate YOUR NUMBERS play symbols in a game.
H. A ticket may win up to 10 (ten) times.
I. No game will win more than once.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "10 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game prize of $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100, $200, and $500, a claimant shall sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay a $50.00, $100, $200, or $500 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "10 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game prize of $1,000, $2,500, or $100,000, the claimant must sign the winning ticket and present it at one of the Texas Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment will be made to the bearer of the validated winning ticket for that prize upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS, if required. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
C. As an alternative method of claiming a "10 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete a claim form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78561-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with the claimant. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery shall deduct a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person who has been finally determined to be:
1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the Texas Workforce Commission, or Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;
2. delinquent in making child support payments administered or collected by the Office of the Attorney General;
3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code;
4. in default on a loan made under Chapter 52, Education Code; or
5. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code.
E. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.
2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment. The Texas Lottery may delay payment of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under any of the following circumstances:
A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur, regarding the prize;
B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;
C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the ticket presented for payment; or
D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending payment of the claim.
2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18. If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of less than $600 from the "10 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount of the prize payable to the order of the minor.
2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of more than $600 from the "10 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian for the minor.
2.7 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game or within the applicable time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas Government Code, §466.408. Any prize not claimed within that period and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each ticket, shall be forfeited.
2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution, sales, and number of prizes claimed. An Instant Game ticket may continue to be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.
3.0 Instant Ticket Ownership.
A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of an Instant Game ticket in the space designated, a ticket shall be owned by the physical possessor of said ticket. When a signature is placed on the back of the ticket in the space designated, the player whose signature appears in that area shall be the owner of the ticket and shall be entitled to any prize attributable thereto. Notwithstanding any name or names submitted on a claim form, the Executive Director shall make payment to the player whose signature appears on the back of the ticket in the space designated. If more than one name appears on the back of the ticket, the Executive Director will require that one of those players whose name appears thereon be designated by such players to receive payment.
B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Instant Game tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Instant Game ticket.
4.0 Number and Value of Instant Prizes. There will be approximately 3,000,000 tickets in the Instant Game No. 785. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:
Figure 3: 16 TAC GAME NO. 785 - 4.0
A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.
5.0 End of the Instant Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game No. 785 without advance notice; at which point, no further tickets in that game may be sold.
6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing an Instant Game ticket, the player agrees to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Instant Game No. 785; the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466); applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC Chapter 401; and all final decisions of the Executive Director.
TRD-200702023
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: May 24, 2007
The Permian Basin Workforce Development Board Fiscal Years 2007 - 2008 Strategic and Operational Plan Modifications Under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
The Permian Basin Workforce Development Board (PBWDB) is issuing this public notice for the modifications to its two-year Strategic and Operational Plan, which covers a two-year period from October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2008. The Plan Modifications address the second year of the two-year planning cycle and covers the period from October 1, 2007, to September 30, 2008.
PBWDB is responsible for the implementation of workforce development programs throughout the Permian Basin workforce development area, which includes the following Texas counties: Andrews, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Loving, Martin, Midland, Pecos, Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Ward, and Winkler.
The PBWDB Plan Modifications are available for public comment. The public comment period begins Wednesday, May 30, 2007 and ends Monday, July 2, 2007. The public may attend the PBWDB open meeting, Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin Center for Energy and Economic Diversification located at 1400 North Farm Road 1788, Midland, Texas, to voice any public comments regarding the Plan.
The public may access the proposed plan Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the PBWDB office located at 2911 La Force Boulevard, Midland, Texas or via the Internet at www.PBWDB.org . Written public comments may be delivered to the above physical address, e-mailed to Willie.Taylor@twc.state.tx.us, mailed to Fiscal Years 2007 - 2008 Plan--Public Comment, PBWDB, P.O. Box 61947, Midland, Texas 79711, or faxed to: (432) 561-8785.
The deadline to receive comments is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 2, 2007. All public comments will be included in the PBWDB Fiscal Years 2007 - 2008 Strategic and Operational Plan Modifications.
PBWDB is an equal opportunity organization with Equal Opportunity programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request with individuals with disabilities. TDD 1-800-735-2989 and TYY 1-800-735-2988.
TRD-200702106
Gail Dickenson
Chief Operating Officer
Permian Basin Workforce Development Board
Filed: May 29, 2007
Announcement of Application for an Amendment to a State-Issued Certificate of Franchise Authority
The Public Utility Commission of Texas received an application on May 24, 2007, for an amendment to a state-issued certificate of franchise authority (CFA), pursuant to §§66.001 - 66.016 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA).
Project Title and Number: Application of Time Warner Cable for an Amendment to its State-Issued Certificate of Franchise Authority, Project Number 34341 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Information on the application may be obtained by contacting the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989. All inquiries should reference Project Number 34341.
TRD-200702110
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 30, 2007
Notice is given to the public of an application filed on May 23, 2007, with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) for an amendment to a certificated service area boundary.
Docket Style and Number: Application of Verizon Southwest for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for an Amendment to Service Area Boundaries between the Highlands and Baytown Exchanges. Docket Number 34333.
The Application: The minor boundary change is being filed to amend the serving area between the Highlands and Baytown exchanges of Verizon. The proposed boundary amendment will transfer a portion of territory from the Highlands exchange to the Baytown exchange so that a new subdivision, West Meadows, is served out of the Baytown exchange.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought or intervene should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by June 15, 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 34333.
TRD-200702111
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 30, 2007
Notice is given to the public of an application filed on May 24, 2007, with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) for an amendment to a certificated service area boundary.
Docket Style and Number: Application of AT&T Texas for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for an Amendment to Service Area Boundaries between the Snyder and Rotan Exchanges. Docket Number 34338.
The Application: The minor boundary amendment is being filed to amend the common service area boundary between the Snyder and Rotan exchanges of AT&T. The proposed boundary amendment will transfer a small portion of the serving area with a customer from the Snyder exchange to the Rotan exchange of AT&T.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought or intervene should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by June 15, 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 34338.
TRD-200702112
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 30, 2007
On May 21, 2007, Time Warner Telecom of Texas, L.P., and Xspedius Communications, LLC filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend their service provider certificates of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Numbers 60124 and 60105. The Applicants intend to consolidate Xspedius Communications, LLC's SPCOA into Time Warner Telecom of Texas, L.P.'s SPCOA, and expand the service area of Time Warner Telecom of Texas, L.P. to include the entire State of Texas.
The Application: Application of Time Warner Telecom of Texas, L.P. and Xspedius Communications, LLC for Amendments to their Service Provider Certificates of Operating Authority, Docket Number 34329.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than June 13, 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 34329.
TRD-200702031
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 24, 2007
On May 21, 2007, Alltel Communications, Inc. filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to relinquish its certificate of operating authority (COA) granted in COA Certificate Number 50011. Applicant intends to relinquish its certificate.
The Application: Application of Alltel Communications, Inc. to Relinquish its Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 34323.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than June 13, 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 34323.
TRD-200702029
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 24, 2007
On May 21, 2007, Western CLEC Corporation filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to relinquish its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60162. Applicant intends to relinquish its certificate.
The Application: Application of Western CLEC Corporation to Relinquish its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 34324.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than June 13, 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 34324.
TRD-200702030
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 24, 2007
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas petition for rulemaking filed on May 25, 2007.
Docket Style and Number: Petition of Level 3 Communications, LLC for Rulemaking to Amend P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.113, Relating to Transfer of Control Applications; Project Number 34344.
Summary: Level 3 Communications, LLC (Level 3) petitioned the commission to amend P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.113 relating to Amendments to Certificate of Operating Authority (COA) and Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Specifically, Level 3 proposes to amend §26.113 by adding a new subsection (f) and renumbering subsections (f), (g), (h) and (i) to (g), (h), (i), and (j) respectively. The new subsection (f) provides that in certain instances, the timing of commission approval processes shall be aligned with those of the FCC and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Specifically, the amendment applies to parties filing applications with the FCC for domestic Section 214 license transfers pursuant to 47 C.F.R. §63.03 and if necessary, any Hart-Scott Rodino applications with the DOJ. The amendment provides that, upon receipt of FCC and, if necessary, DOJ approval, the parties will be free to close their transfer transactions.
Pursuant to Administrative Procedure Act §2001.021, the commission shall either deny the petition in writing, stating its reasons for denial, or initiate a rulemaking proceeding not later than the 60th day after the date the petition is filed.
Comments on the petition may be filed no later than Friday, June 29, 2007. Sixteen copies shall be delivered to the Filing Clerk, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. All comments should reference Project Number 34344. Persons wishing to contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by phone may call (512) 936-7120 or (toll free) 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.
TRD-200702117
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 30, 2007
Notice of Applications for Designation as a "Texas Star Builder"
The Texas Residential Construction Commission (commission) adopted rules regarding the procedures for designation as a ''Texas Star Builder'' at 10 TAC §303.300. The rules were adopted pursuant to §416.011, Property Code (Act effective Sept. 1, 2003), which provides that the commission shall establish rules and procedures through which a builder can be designated as a ''Texas Star Builder.'' The commission's rules for application for designation can be found on the commission's website at www.trcc.state.tx.us.
10 TAC §303.300(i)(2) requires the commission to publish in the Texas Register notice of the application of each person seeking to become designated as a ''Texas Star Builder'' registered under this subchapter. The commission will accept public comment on each application for twenty-one (21) days after the date of publication of the notice. Information provided in response to this notice will be utilized in evaluating the applicants for approval. The Texas Star Builder designation requires that a builder or remodeler demonstrate that its education, experience and commitment to professionalism sets the builder or remodeler apart from its peers and offers some assurance to its customers that its quality of service and construction will be above average.
Pursuant to 10 TAC §303.300(i)(2) the commission hereby notices the application for designation as a ''Texas Star Builder'' of:
S & T Custom Homes, Inc., 7125 Hunnington Drive, Sanger, TX 76266; TRCC builder registration certificate #9139; and the registered agent is Stephen L. Koch.
Interested persons may send written comments regarding this application to Susan K. Durso, General Counsel, The Texas Residential Construction Commission, P.O. Box 13144, Austin, Texas 78711-3144. Comments regarding this application will be accepted for twenty-one days following the date of publication of this notice in the Texas Register. Thereafter, the comments will not be considered as timely filed.
TRD-200702027
Susan K. Durso
General Counsel
Texas Residential Construction Commission
Filed: May 24, 2007
Public Notice Issued May 25, 2007 (Announcement of Finalist for the Position of Director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station)
Pursuant to Section 552.123, Texas Government Code, the following candidate is the finalist for the position of Director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. Upon the expiration of twenty-one days, final action is to be taken by the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System.
Mark A. Hussey
TRD-200702097
Vickie Burt Spillers
Executive Secretary to the Board
Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents
Filed: May 25, 2007
Pursuant to Section 552.123, Texas Government Code, the following candidate is the finalist for the position of Director of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station. Upon the expiration of twenty-one days, final action is to be taken by the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System.
Kenneth Lee Peddicord
TRD-200702096
Vickie Burt Spillers
Executive Secretary to the Board
Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents
Filed: May 25, 2007
An attorney with the Texas Water Development Board will conduct a public hearing on the draft Fiscal Year 2008 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Intended Use Plan. The hearing will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2007, in Room 170 of the Stephen F. Austin Building at 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. Public access to the Stephen F. Austin Building is located on the east side of the building.
The Intended Use Plan (IUP) contains a list of water projects in prioritized order which will be considered for funding in Fiscal Year 2008 through the DWSRF loan program. The draft Fiscal Year 2008 DWSRF IUP has been prepared pursuant to rules adopted by the Texas Water Development Board in Title 31, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 371.
Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and to present relevant and material comments concerning the draft IUP. In addition, persons may submit written comments no later than Monday, August 13, 2007 to George R. Jones, Office of Project Finance and Construction Assistance, Texas Water Development Board, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711. Copies of the draft Fiscal Year 2007 DWSRF IUP will be available in Room 580 on the 5th floor of the Stephen F. Austin Building or may be obtained from the Office of Project Finance and Construction Assistance, Texas Water Development Board, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711.
The hearing is conducted pursuant to 31 TAC §371.11 and 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 25.
TRD-200702108
J. Kevin Ward
Executive Administrator
Texas Water Development Board
Filed: May 30, 2007
An attorney with the Texas Water Development Board will conduct a public hearing on the draft Fiscal Year 2008 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Intended Use Plan. The hearing will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2007, in Room 170 of the Stephen F. Austin Building at 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. Public access to the Stephen F. Austin Building is located on the east side of the building.
The Intended Use Plan (IUP) contains a list of wastewater projects in prioritized order which will be considered for funding in Fiscal Year 2008 through the CWSRF loan program. The draft Fiscal Year 2008 CWSRF IUP has been prepared pursuant to rules adopted by the Texas Water Development Board in 31 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 375.
Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and to present relevant and material comments concerning the draft IUP. In addition, persons may submit written comments no later than Monday, August 13, 2007 to Suzanne Lucignani, Office of Project Finance and Construction Assistance, Texas Water Development Board, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711. Copies of the draft Fiscal Year 2007 CWSRF IUP will be available in Room 580 on the 5th floor of the Stephen F. Austin Building or may be obtained from the Office of Project Finance and Construction Assistance, Texas Water Development Board, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711.
The hearing is conducted pursuant to 31 Texas Administrative Code, §375.11 and 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 25.
TRD-200702109
J. Kevin Ward
Executive Administrator
Texas Water Development Board
Filed: May 30, 2007
Public Notice - Request for Quotes
Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley Board (WSBVB) is soliciting quotes for an independent Planner to solicit workforce services through competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process in the following counties: Brazos, Grimes, Washington, Burleson, Robertson, Madison, and Leon. The Request for Quotes (RFQ) can be downloaded at: www.bvjobs.org or by request to Pegi Wolbrueck, (979) 595-2800, ext 2011, by email at pwolbrueck@bvcog.org, or by fax at (979) 595-2810, or in writing to P.O. Box 4128, Bryan, TX 77805, Attention: Request for Planner RFQ.
The purpose of the RFQ is to solicit proposals for an independent Planner to manage the competitive procurement of Workforce Investment Act Youth Services, as well as, any potential procurement for Workforce programs including, but not limited to, Workforce Investment Act Adult and Dislocated Services, Choices, Food Stamp and Employment and Training (FSE&T) services, Workforce Center Management and Child Care Services.
The Planner will be responsible for the design, development, release, and review of RFP, as well as, the contract negotiations, as assigned by Board Staff. The primary consideration in selecting a Planner within a workforce development area shall be the effectiveness of the individual or organization in delivering comparable or related procurement services based on demonstrated past performance.
The Planner, in executing this procurement, will use the Brazos Valley Council of Government (BVCOG) and WSBVB developed procurement policies and procedures, as well as, adhere to the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) Contract Administration Manual, the TWC's Financial Management Manual for Grants and Contracts, the Texas Administrative Code Title 40, Part 20 Chapter 809, the final regulations (9-294), and regulations pertaining to programs under H.B. 1863.
The deadline for proposals is 4:00 p.m. CST on Monday, June 25, 2007. Please direct questions in writing to:
Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board
Attn: Pegi Wolbrueck
P.O. Box 4128
Bryan, TX 77802
or by email to: pwolbrueck@bvcog.org
Deadline for questions is Wednesday, June 6, 2007, 4:00 p.m. CST.
TRD-200702028
Tom Wilkinson
Executive Director
Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley Board
Filed: May 24, 2007