Texas Department of Agriculture
Request for Qualifications: Intellectual Property/Trademark Outside Counsel Services
Purpose and Scope.
The Texas Department of Agriculture (the Department), an agency
of the state of Texas, is publishing this Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) seeking to employ an Intellectual Property and Copyright/Trademark
Counsel to assist the Department with legal services in the intellectual
property and copyright/trademark areas of law in the implementation
of programs under the Texas Agriculture Code.
The Department has been granted the authority by the Texas Legislature
to promote various products and commodities associated with Texas
enterprises through marketing programs that include the use of copyrighted
material and registered trademarks owned by the state of Texas. The
Department is also authorized to establish programs to promote economic
development in rural Texas and has also utilized registered trademarks
for those programs.
The Department has implemented the GO TEXAN certification mark,
registration number 2485720 for the products identified under said
registration number. The Department is in the process of applying
for and/or developing certification marks for retirement communities
and rural communities in the State of Texas. The Department may implement
other trademarks or service marks which are registered trademarks,
as well as other copyrighted material, in the implementation of product
promotion programs such as: the GO TEXAN Partner Program, the Texas
Oyster Program, the Texas Shrimp Marketing Assistance Program, the
Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program, and its Food and Nutrition
Program and other programs pertaining to the promotion of healthy
foods. In addition, the Department may implement registered certification
marks, trademarks, or service marks for its rural economic development
programs.
Statement of Duties for the Counsel.
The counsel's responsibilities for intellectual and copyright/trademark
work will include, but will not be limited to, securing state and
federal trademark/certification registrations, advising the Department
on protection of property rights while registrations are pending,
and advising or assisting with any matter directly related to securing
registration and protection of the Department's interests in the property.
With respect to intellectual property and copyright/trademark issues,
counsel, in consultation with the staff of the Department, will prepare
all legal documents required by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office,
the Texas Secretary of State's Office, Comptroller of Public Accounts,
Attorney General, or outside parties; protect Department interests
in such property and obtain registrations and certifications from
the appropriate authorities; and review actions and render opinions
on the legality of pending, existing or proposed copyrighted materials,
certification marks, trademarks, and/or service marks.
The counsel shall also perform other legal services, if requested
by the Department, that do not come within the functions of registration
or certification of copyrighted material, trademarks, certification
marks, or service marks, but are needed for the implementation and
administration of such copyrighted material and marks within the context
of the Department's promotional, nutrition and rural economic development
programs. Such services shall include, without limitation, the following:
consultation concerning planning and development of copyrighted material
certification marks, trademarks, and/or service marks for programs
of the Department; review of applications and registrations; advice
and services concerning legislation affecting such programs; and advising
on potential claims by the Department against other parties in relation
to copyrighted material, trademarks, certification marks, service
marks, and other intellectual property.
Proposal Contents.
Responses to this RFQ should include, at least, the following:
a thorough description of your firm's ability to represent the Department
in the stated job duties; a description of your firm's past experience
as intellectual property and copyright/trademark counsel for other
state agencies; a description of your firm's general experience as
intellectual property and copyright/trademark counsel; a designation
of the individuals who might be assigned to the work of the Department;
examples of similar programs in which your firm has assisted as legal
counsel; a quotation of your proposed fee structure including flat
fees and/or hourly rates for filing applications and follow up documentation
with the U.S. Copyright and Trademark Offices; a statement addressing
the effort made by your firm to encourage and develop the participation
of women and minorities in your firm; affirmation that the firm does
not, and shall not during the term of the contract, represent any
plaintiff in a proceeding seeking monetary damages from the State
of Texas or any of its agencies; and a statement of willingness to
comply with policies, directives, and guidelines of the Department
and the Attorney General of the State of Texas.
Statement of Evaluation Process.
Responses to this RFQ will be evaluated and ranked according to
the information provided, and summarized for the Commissioner of Agriculture's
review. Staff will rank the proposals and make a recommendation to
the Commissioner. The Department intends to select the proposal that
demonstrates the highest degree of competency and the necessary qualifications
and experience in providing the requested legal services at a fair
and reasonable price.
Proposal Requirements.
A duly authorized representative of the firm must execute the submitted
response. An unsigned response will not be accepted. Issuance of this
RFQ in no way constitutes a commitment by the Department to award
a contract, or to pay for any services incurred either in the preparation
of a response to this RFQ or for the production of any contract for
services. All communications with the Department concerning this RFQ
and the selection of counsel should be directed to Dolores Alvarado
Hibbs, General Counsel, on behalf of the Department. Any contact by a submitting firm, its employees or
representatives, with any staff member of the Department for the purposes
of soliciting or encouraging a favorable review may be considered
grounds for disqualification.
Proposal Submission.
All proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., August
1, 2009. Proposal responses, modifications or addenda to an original
response received by the Department after the specified time and date
for closing will not be considered. Each firm is responsible for ensuring
that its response reaches the Department before the due date. Firms
should submit one unbound original and three
(3) copies of their proposal to: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, General Counsel,
Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711,
Street Address: 1700 N. Congress, Stephen F. Austin Bldg., 11th Floor,
Austin, Texas 78701.
Please mark the envelopes containing proposals with the following
note in the lower left-hand corner: IN RESPONSE
TO PROPOSAL REQUEST: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COPYRIGHT/TRADEMARK
COUNSEL. All proposals become the property of the Department.
Proposals must set forth full, accurate and complete information as
required by this request. Oral responses, instructions or offers will
not be considered. The Department reserves the right to reject any
and all responses.
Term of the Agreement.
The contract term shall be for the period beginning September 1,
2009, through August 31, 2010, with one option to renew from the period
of September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2011.
Proposal Modification.
Any response may be modified or withdrawn even after received by
the Department at any time prior to the proposal due date. No material
changes will be allowed after the expiration of the proposal due date;
however, non-substantive corrections or deletions may be made with
the approval of staff of the Department. The Department reserves the
exclusive right to review proposals and make an appropriate selection
from such proposals. The Department is not bound to accept any proposal
by virtue of this RFQ.
Cost Incurred in Responding.
All costs directly or indirectly related to preparation of a response
to the RFQ or any oral presentation required to supplement and/or
clarify the RFQ which may be required by the Department shall be the
sole responsibility of, and shall be borne by your firm.
Release of Information and Open Records.
All proposals shall be deemed, once submitted, to be the property
of the Department. Information submitted in response to this RFQ shall
not be released by the Department during the proposal evaluation process
or prior to the awarding of a contract. After the Department completes
the process and a contract is awarded, proposals and information included
therein may be subject to public disclosure under the Texas Public
Information Act.
TRD-200902721
Dolores Alvarado Hibbs
General Counsel
Texas Department of Agriculture
Filed: July 1, 2009
Request for Applications for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services Program
The Crime Victim Services Division (CVSD) of the Office of the
Attorney General (OAG) is soliciting applications from qualified Statewide
non-profit organizations to utilize funds to provide: (1) services
to prevent sexual violence; (2) outreach programs; and (3) technical
assistance to support youth and rape crisis centers working to prevent
sexual violence.
Applicable Funding Source: The source
of state funds is a biennial appropriation by the Texas Legislature.
All funding is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the Texas
Legislature. The OAG makes no commitment that an application, once
submitted, or a grant, once funded, will receive subsequent funding.
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible,
an applicant must (1) be a statewide non-profit organization exempt
from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue
Code of 1986; and (2) have a primary purpose of ending sexual violence
in this state. A statewide program is an entity that actively offers
or provides services in six or more Council of Government (COG) regions.
The OAG will initially screen each application for eligibility.
Applications will be deemed ineligible if the application is submitted
by an ineligible applicant; the application is not filed in the manner
and form required by the Request for Applications (RFA) or the Application
Kit; the application is filed after the deadline established in the
RFA or the Application Kit; or the application does not meet other
requirements as stated in the RFA or the Application Kit.
How to Obtain Application Kit: The
OAG will post the Application Kit on the OAG's official agency website
at http://www.oag.state.tx.us/victims/grants.shtml. Updates and other
helpful reminders about the application process will also be posted
at this location. Potential applicants are encouraged to refer to
this site regularly.
Deadlines and Filing Instructions for the Grant Application:
Refer to the Application Kit for the complete
application requirements and instructions.
Deadline: The applicant must submit
its application to the OAG and the OAG must receive the submitted
application and all required attachments by 5:00 p.m. CST July 23,
2009 to be considered timely filed.
Filing Instructions: To be considered
filed, the Applicant must submit the application by email to: CVSGrantsApplications@oag.state.tx.us.
The OAG will not consider an Application if it is not filed by
the due date, 5:00 p.m. CST July 23, 2009.
Minimum and Maximum Amounts of Funding Available: For the initial grant contract period (term) the minimum amount
of funding statewide programs may apply for is $20,000 and the maximum
amount is $200,000.
The amount of the award is determined solely by the OAG. The OAG
may award a grant at an amount above or below the established funding
level and is not obligated to fund a grant at the amount requested.
Based on available funding, the grant contract may be amended for
an additional term with an additional amount of funding at the sole
discretion of the OAG.
Start Date and Length of Grant Contract Period:
The term of this grant contract is up to two years
from September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2011, subject to and contingent
on funding and approval by the OAG. If the grant contract period extends
for more than one state fiscal year, the grantee may be required to
submit additional documentation relating to the second fiscal year
of the grant contract period, including an updated budget. The OAG
may base its decision for the second fiscal year funding amounts on
the grantee's first year performance, including but not limited to:
the timeliness and thoroughness of reporting, effective and efficient
use of grant funds and the success of the project in meeting its goals.
No Match Requirements: There are
no match requirements for this funding opportunity.
Volunteer Requirements: A volunteer
component is required. Specific requirements for the volunteer component
will be stated in the Application Kit.
Award Criteria: The OAG will make
funding decisions that support the efficient and effective use of
public funds. Scoring components may include, but are not limited
to, information provided by the applicant on the organization's capacity,
infrastructure, current knowledge, efforts, expertise and experience,
and on the proposed project activities and budget.
Prohibitions on Use of Grant Funds: OAG
grant funds may not be used to support or pay the costs of overtime,
dues, or lobbying; any portion of the salary or any other compensation
for an elected government official; the purchase of food and beverages
except as allowed under Texas State Travel Guidelines; the purchase
or lease of vehicles; the purchase of promotional items or recreational
activities; out of state travel or costs of travel that are unrelated
to the direct delivery of services that support the OAG funded program;
the costs for consultants or vendors who participate directly in writing
a grant application; or for any unallowable costs set forth in applicable
state or federal law, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures
or cost principles. Grant funds may not be used to purchase any other
products or services the OAG identifies as inappropriate or unallowable
within this RFA or the Application Kit.
OAG Contact Person: If additional
information is needed, contact Jennifer McShane at CVSGrantsApplications@oag.state.tx.us
or (512) 936-1278.
For information regarding this publication,
contact Zindia Thomas, Agency Liaison, at (512) 936-9901.
TRD-200902674
Stacey Napier
Deputy Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Filed: June 29, 2009
Notice of Contract Award
Pursuant to Chapter 2107, §2107.003(c), Texas Government Code,
the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces under its
Request for Proposals (RFP #192c) the award of the following contract:
A contract is awarded to NCO Financial Systems, Inc., 800 Wilcrest,
Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77042 (Contractor). The total contract amount
is based on a percentage of the amounts collected on delinquent tax
accounts referred to the Contractor that are below the minimum threshold
for referral to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas. No minimum
amount is guaranteed.
The Comptroller's Request for Proposals #192c related to this contract
award was published in the March 6, 2009, issue of the Texas Register (34 TexReg 1732).
The primary term of the contract is June 29, 2009 through August
31, 2011 and may be extended two (2) times for one (1) year at a time.
TRD-200902719
Pamela Smith
Deputy General Counsel for Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: July 1, 2009
Pursuant to Chapter 403 and Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Texas Government
Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller), on behalf
of the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board (Board), announces
the following notice of intent to increase a major consulting services
contract with Ennis Knupp & Associates, Inc. as follows:
The contract with Ennis Knupp & Associates, Inc., will be amended
and increased from not-to-exceed $200,000.00, to not-to-exceed $300,000.00.
The term of the contract is from August 27, 2008, through August 31,
2010. There are two (2) options to renew for one (1) additional one
(1) year terms to be exercised one (1) year at a time.
The notice of request for proposals was published in the May 2,
2008, issue of the Texas Register (33 TexReg 3670) (RFP #185a).
The contractor will provide additional consulting and technical
advice and assistance to the Comptroller and the Texas Prepaid Higher
Education Tuition Board in the evaluation, selection, and ongoing
administration of the Texas Prepaid Guaranteed Tuition Program, Texas
College Savings Plan, Lonestar 529 Plan, and Texas Tomorrow Fund II
Prepaid Undergraduate Tuition Program.
TRD-200902671
William Clay Harris
Assistant General Counsel, Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: June 29, 2009
Pursuant to Chapters 403; 2254, Subchapter A; and Chapter 2305, §2305.032,
Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller),
State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) announces its Request for
Proposals (RFP #195b) and invites proposals from qualified, interested
engineering firms and individuals to provide professional energy engineering
services for the LoanSTAR Revolving Loan Program. The Comptroller
reserves the right to award more than one contract under the RFP.
If a contract award is made under the terms of this RFP, Contractor
will be expected to begin performance of the contract on or about
September 1, 2009, or as soon thereafter as practical.
Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact
William Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller
of Public Accounts, in the Issuing Office at: 111 E. 17th St., Room
201, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 305-8673, to obtain a complete copy
of the RFP. The Comptroller will mail copies of the RFP only to those
parties specifically requesting a copy. The RFP will be available
for pick-up at the above referenced address on Friday, July 10, 2009,
after 10:00 a.m. Central Zone Time (CZT) and during normal business
hours thereafter. The Comptroller will also make the entire RFP available
electronically on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) at: http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us
after 10:00 a.m. CZT on Friday, July 10, 2009.
Questions and Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent: All written inquiries,
questions, and Non-mandatory Letters of Intent to propose must be
received at the above-referenced address not later than 2:00 p.m.
CZT on Friday, July 17, 2009. Prospective proposers are encouraged
to fax non-mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions to (512) 463-3669
to ensure timely receipt. Non-mandatory Letters of Intent must be
addressed to William Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts,
and must contain the information as stated in the corresponding Section
of the RFP and be signed by an official of that entity. On or about
Friday, July 24, 2009, the Comptroller expects to post responses to
questions on the ESBD. Late Non-mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions
will not be considered under any circumstances. Respondents shall
be solely responsible for verifying timely receipt of Non-Mandatory
Letters of Intent and Questions in the Issuing Office.
Closing Date: Proposals must be delivered in the Issuing Office
to the attention of the Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, no later
than 2:00 p.m. CZT, on Friday, July 31, 2009. Late Proposals will
not be considered under any circumstances. Respondents shall be solely
responsible for verifying time receipt of Proposals in the Issuing
Office.
Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated under the evaluation
criteria outlined in the RFP. The Comptroller will make the final
decision. The Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any
or all proposals submitted. The Comptroller is not obligated to execute
a contract on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any
RFP. The Comptroller shall not pay for any costs incurred by any entity
in responding to this Notice or to the RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events pertaining to this solicitation
is as follows: Issuance of RFP - July 10, 2009, after 10:00 a.m. CZT;
Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions Due - July 17, 2009,
2:00 p.m. CZT; Official Responses to Questions posted - July 24, 2009;
Proposals Due - July 31, 2009, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution -
September 1, 2009, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement
of Services - September 1, 2009.
TRD-200902707
William Clay Harris
Assistant General Counsel, Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: July 1, 2009
Notice of Rate Ceilings
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following
rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in §§303.003,
303.005, and 303.009, Texas Finance Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009
for the period of 07/06/09 - 07/12/09 is 18% for Consumer1
/Agricultural/Commercial2/credit through $250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009
for the period of 07/06/09 - 07/12/09 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
1Credit for personal, family or household use.
2Credit for business, commercial,
investment or other similar purpose.
TRD-200902687
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: June 29, 2009
Notice of Workshop Regarding the Texas Next Generation 9-1-1 Migration Path
The Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) will hold
a workshop regarding the Texas Next Generation 9-1-1 Migration Path
on July 21, 2009, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100, Austin, Texas 78701.
The CSEC is holding this workshop to coordinate its application
for federal E9-1-1 grants funds authorized under the "Ensuring Needed
Help Arrives Near Callers Employing 911 Act of 2004" (ENHANCE 911
Act) with local governments, tribal organizations and PSAPs within
the state, and to involve the 9-1-1 telecommunications service providers
and 9-1-1 vendors in the migration to an IP-enabled emergency services
network.
The primary purpose of the workshop is to present the Texas Next
Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) Migration Path and to seek input from 9-1-1
vendors, other interested parties, and the public. The Migration Path
will be the foundation of the CSEC's application for federal E9-1-1
grant funds. The Migration Path will be incorporated into the CSEC
NG9-1-1 Master Plan, version 2.0. Upon CSEC board authorization at
its meeting on July 14, 2009, the plan will be made available on the
CSEC website.
The workshop agenda is as follows:
I. Welcoming Remarks by CSEC Staff
II. Overview of the Migration
III. Review Comments
IV. Open Discussion
V. Closing
Written comments on the Migration Path are invited and may be submitted
in writing to CSEC before and/or after the workshop, but no later
than July 29, 2009.
Comments may be sent to:
Commission on State Emergency Communications
Attention: NG9-1-1 Workshop Comments
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-212, Austin, Texas 78701
- or -
comments@csec.state.tx.us
Questions concerning the workshop or this notice should be referred
to Susan Seet at (512) 305-6917 or susan.seet@csec.state.tx.us.
Persons planning on participating in the workshop, please register
by contacting Elizabeth Baker at (512) 305-6928 or
elizabeth.baker@csec.state.tx.us.
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with a telecommunications
device for the deaf may contact CSEC at (512) 305-6925.
CSEC will not be broadcasting the workshop or allowing telephonic
participation.
TRD-200902706
Patrick Tyler
General Counsel
Commission on State Emergency Communications
Filed: June 30, 2009
Agreed Orders
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 August 10, 2009.
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) 239-2545 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 August 10, 2009. 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: 100 Century Oaks, Limited; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0430-EAQ-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN105676555; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County; TYPE
OF FACILITY: land development construction site; RULE VIOLATED: 30
Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §213.4(a)(1), by failing to obtain
approval of a Water Pollution Abatement Plan; PENALTY: $2,250; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Lanae Foard, (512) 239-2554; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson
Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.
(2) COMPANY: Alumax Mill Products, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0094-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN100215250; LOCATION: Texarkana, Bowie County; TYPE OF
FACILITY: aluminum production plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§113.750,
116.115(c), and 122.143(4), 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §63.1506(g)(4),
Air Permit Number 9476, Special Condition (SC) Number 6, Federal Operating
Permit (FOP) Number O-01413, Special Terms and Conditions (STC) Number
8, and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing
to maintain the three hour block average inlet temperature for each
fabric filter; 30 TAC §§113.750, 116.115(c), and 122.143(4),
40 CFR §63.1506(g)(l)(i), Air Permit Number 9476, SC Number 6,
FOP Number O-01413, STC Number 8, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing
to maintain the three hour block average temperature of each after
burner at the incinerator at or above the average temperature established
during the performance test; 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.145(2)(A),
FOP Number O-01413, General Terms and Conditions (GTC), and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to report each instance of a deviation in the semi-annual
deviation report; and 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4),
Air Permit Number 9476, SC Number 13, FOP Number O-01413, STC Number
8, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to condition, by the batch
decoating/delacquering/drying system incinerator, an aluminum blind
that was painted on one side that was received from an outside source;
PENALTY: $11,929; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512)
239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734,
(903) 535-5100.
(3) COMPANY: American Airlines, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0352-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN100222231; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County; TYPE
OF FACILITY: aircraft maintenance plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(2)
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit the annual permit
compliance certification; 30 TAC §101.20(1), 40 CFR §60.48c(f)(1)(i)
and (ii), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to include information
in the fuel supplier certification; and 30 TAC §122.145(2) and
THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a semi-annual deviation
report; PENALTY: $5,457; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Terry Murphy, (512)
239-5025; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951,
(817) 588-5800.
(4) COMPANY: Michael Arena; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0901-OSI-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN101967206; LOCATION: Sour Lake, Hardin County; TYPE OF FACILITY:
scrap and waste materials; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §30.5(a), by
failing to obtain a required occupational license; PENALTY: $210;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kirk Schoppe, (512) 239-0489; REGIONAL OFFICE:
3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.
(5) COMPANY: BASF Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0572-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN100218049; LOCATION: Freeport, Brazoria County; TYPE
OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c),
Air Permit Number 1733A, SC Number 1, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; and 30 TAC §101.201(a)(1)(B)
and (c) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit the initial
notification for Incident Number 119861 within 24 hours of discovery
and by failing to submit the final report within two weeks after the
end of the event; PENALTY: $6,507; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Nadia
Hameed, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H,
Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(6) COMPANY: Bell's Conversions, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0373-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN103213484; LOCATION: Garland, Dallas County; TYPE OF
FACILITY: automotive refinishing shop; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a)
and THSC, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain
a permit or meet the conditions of a permit by rule prior to constructing
and operating a surface coating operation; PENALTY: $4,280; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512) 239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309
Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(7) COMPANY: BNSF Railway Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0365-IWD-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN102863537; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County; TYPE OF
FACILITY: locomotive maintenance and washing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1),
Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number
WQ0002039000, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number
1, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with permitted
effluent limits for chemical oxygen demand, oil and grease, flow,
and five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5);
PENALTY: $8,745; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Cheryl Thompson, (817) 588-5800;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452,
(713) 767-3500.
(8) COMPANY: Bright Star-Salem Special Utility District; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2009-0470-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN103179446; LOCATION: Wood County;
TYPE OF FACILITY: well water treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1),
TPDES Permit Number WQ0014220001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring
Requirements Number 1, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to
comply with the permitted effluent limitations for total suspended
solids (TSS); PENALTY: $2,700; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Lanae Foard,
(512) 239-2554; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734,
(903) 535-5100.
(9) COMPANY: El Dorado Utility District; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0403-MWD-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN101607299; LOCATION: Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY:
wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES
Permit Number WQ0011302001, Permit Condition Numbers 2.d. and 2.g.,
and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to prevent unauthorized
discharges from the collection system and the wastewater treatment
plant; PENALTY: $6,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Craig Fleming, (512)
239-5806; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas
77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(10) COMPANY: Curtis White dba El Pinon Estates Water System; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2009-0439-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102675303; LOCATION: San Augustine
County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply (PWS); RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §290.113(f)(4) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing
to comply with the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes
(TTHM); and 30 TAC §290.113(f)(5) and THSC, §341.0315(c),
by failing to comply with the MCL for haloacetic acids; PENALTY: $610;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Chris Keffer, (512) 239-5610; REGIONAL OFFICE:
3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.
(11) COMPANY: Enbridge Pipelines (NE Texas) L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER:
2009-0571-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100223783; LOCATION: Pittsburg, Camp
County; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas processing plant; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §116.115(c), New Source Review (NRS) Number 8986, SC Number
1, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with permitted
emissions limits; PENALTY: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Martina
Kusniadi, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler,
Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.
(12) COMPANY: Exxon Mobil Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0217-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN102212925; LOCATION: Baytown, Harris County; TYPE OF
FACILITY: chemical plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.715(a),
Flexible Permit Number 3452, SC Number 1, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $18,725; Supplemental
Environmental Project (SEP) offset amount of $7,490 applied to Houston-Galveston
AERCO's Clean Cities/Clean Vehicles Program; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
John Muennink, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue,
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(13) COMPANY: ExxonMobil Oil Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0314-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN100542844; LOCATION: Beaumont, Jefferson County; TYPE
OF FACILITY: petrochemical manufacturing plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30
TAC §101.20(3) and §116.115(c), NSR Permit Number 18838/PSD-TX-843,
SC Numbers 1 and 22, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply
with permitted emissions limits; PENALTY: $9,925; SEP offset amount
of $3,970 applied to Jefferson County: Retrofit/Replacement of Heavy
Equipment and Vehicles with Alternative Fueled Equipment and Vehicles;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Terry Murphy, (512) 239-5025; REGIONAL OFFICE:
3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.
(14) COMPANY: Firestone Polymers, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0623-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN100224468; LOCATION: Orange, Orange County; TYPE OF
FACILITY: petrochemical manufacturing plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.221(a),
113.100, 113.260, 116.715(a), (c)(7) and (9), and 122.143(4), 40 CFR §60.18(c)(2)
and §63.11(b)(5), Flexible Permit Number 292, SC Numbers 1 and
8, FOP Number O1271, GTC and SC Number 11, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions and maintain a flare
pilot flame; PENALTY: $5,475; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Nadia Hameed,
(713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas
77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.
(15) COMPANY: Flournoy Construction Company, L.L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER:
2009-0873-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105727838; LOCATION: Bexar County; TYPE
OF FACILITY: construction company; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4),
by failing to obtain a construction general permit; PENALTY: $700;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Harvey Wilson, (512) 239-0321; REGIONAL OFFICE:
14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.
(16) COMPANY: Humberto Gonzalez; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0419-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN101652824; LOCATION: Socorro, El Paso County; TYPE OF
FACILITY: inactive underground storage tanks (USTs); RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §334.7(d)(3), by failing to provide an amended registration
for any change or additional information regarding the USTs; 30 TAC §334.47(a)(2),
by failing to permanently remove from service, no later than 60 days
after the prescribed upgrade implementation date, a UST system; and
30 TAC §334.22(a) and the Code, §5.702, by failing to pay
outstanding UST fees and associated late fees; PENALTY: $3,500; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Mike Pace, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 401 East
Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1212, (915) 834-4949.
(17) COMPANY: Invista S.a.r.l.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0364-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN102663671; LOCATION: Victoria, Victoria County; TYPE
OF FACILITY: chemical production; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.201(a)
and §122.143(4), FOP Number O-01904, Special Terms and Conditions
(STC) Number 2F, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to report
an emissions event within twenty-four hours after the discovery; and
30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), NSR Permit
Number 7186, SC Number 1, FOP Number O-01904, STC Numbers 1 and 2,
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions;
PENALTY: $10,300; SEP offset amount of $4,120 applied to Texas Association
of Resource Conservation and Development Areas, Inc. - Clean School
Buses; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kirk Schoppe, (512) 239-0489; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5839,
(361) 825-3100.
(18) COMPANY: City of Lott; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0347-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN103119046; LOCATION: Falls County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater
treatment system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit
Number WQ0010017001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
Numbers 1 and 3, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply
with permitted effluent limitations for BOD5,
TSS, and pH; PENALTY: $6,140; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carlie Konkol,
(361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco,
Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(19) COMPANY: Julian J. Pena; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0598-WOC-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN103456810; LOCATION: Val Verde County; TYPE OF FACILITY: PWS; RULE
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §30.5(a) and §30.381(b), the Code, §37.003,
and THSC, §341.034(b), by failing to have a valid PWS operator
license; PENALTY: $225; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tel Croston, (512)
239-5717; REGIONAL OFFICE: 707 East Calton Road, Suite 304, Laredo,
Texas 78041-3887, (956) 791-6611.
(20) COMPANY: City of Petrolia; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0458-PWS-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN102677937; LOCATION: Petrolia, Clay County; TYPE OF
FACILITY: PWS; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(j), by failing to
obtain commission approval prior to changing the disinfection process
at the surface water treatment facility; and 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(N),
by failing to provide each well with a flow measuring device to measure
production yields and provide for the accumulation of water production
data; PENALTY: $1,008; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Clausewitz,
(210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene,
Texas 79602-7833, (325) 698-9674.
(21) COMPANY: SHINTECH INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0402-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN100213198; LOCATION: Freeport, Brazoria County; TYPE
OF FACILITY: polyvinyl chloride resins production plant; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.145(2)(A), Operating Permit
Number O-01361, GTC, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit
accurate information detailing the units and all instances of deviations
including the cause and corrective actions or preventative measures
taken; PENALTY: $3,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Michael Meyer, (512)
239-4492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas
77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(22) COMPANY: Terbo Construction, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0927-WQ-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN105733489; LOCATION: near Hockley, Waller County; TYPE
OF FACILITY: construction company; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4),
by failing to obtain a construction general permit; PENALTY: $700;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Harvey Wilson, (512) 239-0321; REGIONAL OFFICE:
5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(23) COMPANY: University Behavioral Health of El Paso; DOCKET NUMBER:
2009-0919-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101654333; LOCATION: El Paso County;
TYPE OF FACILITY: mental health center; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(5)(A)(i),
by failing to possess a valid TCEQ delivery certificate prior to receiving
fuel; and 30 TAC §334.8(c), by failing to submit initial/renewal
UST registration and self-certification form; PENALTY: $2,450; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Keith Frank, (512) 239-1203; REGIONAL OFFICE: 401 East
Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1212, (915) 834-4949.
(24) COMPANY: U.S. Department of Agriculture; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0438-PWS-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN101228625; LOCATION: Angelina County; TYPE OF FACILITY:
PWS; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.113(f)(4) and THSC, §341.0315(c),
by failing to comply with the MCL for TTHM; PENALTY: $825; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Stephen Thompson, (512) 239-2558; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870
Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.
(25) COMPANY: WHITE OAK UTILITIES, INC.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0367-MWD-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN102335825; LOCATION: Montgomery County; TYPE OF FACILITY:
wastewater treatment plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1),
TPDES Permit Number 14133001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring
Requirements Number 1, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to
comply with the permitted effluent limitations for ammonia-nitrogen
and TSS; PENALTY: $8,010; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jennifer Graves,
(956) 425-6010; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston,
Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
TRD-200902688
Kathleen C. Decker
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 30, 2009
Notices issued June 10, 2009 through June 18, 2009.
TCEQ Internal Control No. 02202009-D02; Manvel Town Center, Ltd.,
Manvel North 40 Acres, Ltd., Manvel South 32 Acres, Ltd., Hemisphere
Holdings, Inc., and JAA Investments, LLC (collectively, the "Petitioner")
filed a petition for creation of Brazoria County Municipal Utility
District No. 42 (the "District") with the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section
59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of
the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 293;
and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition was filed with
the county clerk in Brazoria County, pursuant to 30 TAC §293.11(d).
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) the proposed District will contain approximately 191.732
acres located in Brazoria County, Texas; and (3) the proposed District
is within the corporate boundaries and extraterritorial jurisdiction
of the City of Manvel, 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. The petition indicates
that there five lienholders, Manvel 6.448 J.V., South Six 8.005 J.V.,
Arcola 13.435 J.V., Manvel 4.2 J.V., and Bank of the Ozarks, on the
property to be included in the proposed District. The Petitioner has
provided the TCEQ with certificates evidencing the lien holder's consent
to the creation of the proposed District. By Resolution No. 2009-R-1,
effective January 26, 2009, the City of Manvel, Texas, gave its consent
to the creation of the proposed District, pursuant to Texas Water
Code §54.016. 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 $22,250,000.
TCEQ Internal Control No. 12292008-D01; Wellborn Special Utility
District of Brazos County (the "District") filed an application with
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for authority
to levy impact fees of $2,100 per equivalent single-family connection
for water facilities. The District's service area boundaries are shown
on the map that follows this notice and is marked as Exhibit "A."
The District files this application under the authority of Chapter
395 of the Local Government Code, 30 TAC Chapter 293, and the procedural
rules of the TCEQ. The purpose of impact fees is to generate revenue
to recover the costs of capital improvements or facility expansions
made necessary by and attributable to serving new development in the
District's service area. At the direction of the District, a registered
engineer has prepared a capital improvements plan for the system that
identifies the capital improvements or facility expansions and their
costs for which the impact fees will be assessed.
TCEQ Internal Control No. 11032008-D01; A petition from Lavon 593
Land Investment Partners, L.P. (Petitioner) for creation of Collin
County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 (District) was
filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The
petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution
of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 51 of the Texas Water Code;
30 TAC Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition
states the following: (1) the Petitioners are the holders of title
to a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed
District; (2) there is one lien holder - The First National Bank of
Jacksboro - on the land to be included I the proposed District; (3)
the proposed District will contain approximately 593 acres located
within Collin County, Texas; and (4) portions of the proposed District
are within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Lucas
and the Town of Saint Paul, Texas, and no portion of land within the
proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction or corporate
limits of any other city, town or village in Texas. Additionally,
other materials submitted states that a portion of the proposed District
is located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of The City of
Wylie. According to the petition, the Petitioners have 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 $45,700,000.
INFORMATION SECTION
To view the complete issued notice, view the notice 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.
The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on the petition if
a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper
publication of the notice. To request a contested case hearing, you
must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association,
an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number,
and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the Petitioner and the TCEQ
Internal Control Number; (3) the statement "I/we request a contested
case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you would be affected
by the petition in a way not common to the general public; and (5)
the location of your property relative to the proposed District's
boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition.
Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing
to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information
section below. The Executive Director may approve 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, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing
process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the
same address. For additional information, individual members of the
general public may contact the Districts Review Team, at (512) 239-4691.
Si desea 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-200902716
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: July 1, 2009
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 August 10, 2009. 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 August 10, 2009. 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: CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company L.P.; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2008-1193-AIR-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102555166; LOCATION: 1801
Nueces Bay Boulevard, Corpus Christi, Nueces County; TYPE OF FACILITY:
petroleum refinery; RULES VIOLATED: Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b),
30 TAC §116.115(c), and New Source Review (NSR) Permit 3119A,
Special Condition (SC) Number 1, by failing to prevent unauthorized
emissions; THSC, §382.085(b) and 30 TAC §101.201(a)(1),
by failing to submit the initial notification of Incident Number 102832
within 24 hours of discovery; and THSC, §382.085(b) and 30 TAC §101.201(b),
(c), and (g), by failing to list all compounds and quantities associated
with Incident Number 102832 in the final report; PENALTY: $10,482;
STAFF ATTORNEY: Anna Treadwell, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512)
239-0974; REGIONAL OFFICE: Corpus Christi Regional Office, 6300 Ocean
Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5839, (361) 825-3100.
(2) COMPANY: Destructors, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2008-1012-AIR-E;
TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102824737; LOCATION: 478 Limestone County Road 374,
Groesbeck, Limestone County; TYPE OF FACILITY: portable rock crusher;
RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a)(1) and THSC, §382.0518(a)
and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain a permit prior to performing
rock crushing activities; PENALTY: $60,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Anna Treadwell,
Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0974; REGIONAL OFFICE: Waco
Regional Office, 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826,
(254) 751-0335.
(3) COMPANY: Hwy 2243 Grocery, Inc. dba Jiffy Mart 2; DOCKET NUMBER:
2008-0656-MLM-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101499655; LOCATION: 2200 South
Austin Avenue, Georgetown, Williamson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience
store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.7(d)(3),
by failing to notify the agency of any change or addition within 30
days from the date of the occurrence of the change or addition, or
within 30 days from the date on which the owner or operator first
became aware of the change or addition; 30 TAC §334.49(c)(2)(C)
and (4) and TWC, §26.3475(d), by failing to inspect the impressed
current cathodic protection system at least once every 60 days to
ensure that the rectifier and other system components are operating
properly and by failing to have the cathodic protection system inspected
and tested for operability and adequacy of protection at a frequency
of at least once every three years; 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 nonremovable point in the immediate area of
the fill tube according to the underground storage tank registration
and self-certification form; and 30 TAC §213.5(d)(1), by failing
to provide a functioning continuous monitoring leak detection system
that is capable of immediately alerting of possible leakages; PENALTY:
$14,059; STAFF ATTORNEY: Phillip Goodwin, Litigation Division, MC
175, (512) 239-0675; REGIONAL OFFICE: Austin Regional Office, 2800
South Interstate Highway 35, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78704-5712,
(512) 339-2929.
(4) COMPANY: Industrial Scrap Materials, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2009-0008-MSW-E;
TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN105078679; LOCATION: 3708 North Commerce Street,
Fort Worth, Tarrant County; TYPE OF FACILITY: scrap metal and salvage
yard; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.15(c), by failing to prevent
the unauthorized disposal of municipal solid waste; PENALTY: $2,040;
STAFF ATTORNEY: Mike Fishburn, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512)
239-0635; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309
Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(5) COMPANY: Lehigh Cement Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-1345-AIR-E;
TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN100218254; LOCATION: 100 South Wickson Road, Woodway,
McLennan County; TYPE OF FACILITY: cement manufacturing company; RULES
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.145(2) and §122.146(1) and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to submit annual compliance certifications and associated
deviation reports; 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(c), 122.143(4),
and 122.145(1)(A), THSC, §382.085(b), NSR Permit Number 9399/PSD-TX-624,
SC Number 13, and Federal Operating Permit Number O-1035, Special
Terms and Conditions Number 7, by failing to submit Continuous Emission
Monitoring System Excess Emission reports; 30 TAC §101.20(1)
and §122.143(4), 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §60.63,
Federal Operating Permit Number O-1035, Special Terms and Conditions
Number 3, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct monthly
visual opacity emission readings; 30 TAC §113.690 and §122.143(4),
40 CFR §63.1344(a), THSC, §382.085(b), and Federal Operating
Permit Number O-1035, Special Terms and Conditions Number 1D, by failing
to comply with the exhaust gas temperature standard; 30 TAC §117.283(a)
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with nitrogen oxide
limits currently under a State Implementation Plan; and 30 TAC §117.283(c)
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit State Implementation
Plan Annual Emission Reports; PENALTY: $160,140, Supplemental Environmental
Project offset amount $55,590; STAFF ATTORNEY: Anna Treadwell, Litigation
Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0974; REGIONAL OFFICE: Waco Regional Office,
6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(6) COMPANY: Ruth Ann Smith dba Smiths Hardware & More; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2007-0943-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102263332; LOCATION: 4783
Farm-to-Market Road 10, Gary, Panola County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience
store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.72,
by failing to report a suspected release to the agency within 24 hours
of discovery; 30 TAC §334.74, by failing to investigate a suspected
release within 30 days of discovery; and 30 TAC §334.10(b), by
failing to maintain underground storage tank records and immediately
make available for inspection upon request by agency personnel; PENALTY:
$22,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Tracy Chandler, Litigation Division, MC 175,
(512) 239-0629; REGIONAL OFFICE: Tyler Regional Office, 2916 Teague
Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.
(7) COMPANY: SLC Construction, LLC FKA SLC Construction, LP; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2008-1583-WQ-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN105600837; LOCATION: 1165
Rodeo Drive, Aransas Pass, Aransas County; TYPE OF FACILITY: sand
mining operation; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and 40
CFR §122.26(c), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge
storm water associated with industrial activities under a Texas Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Multi-Sector General Permit; and TWC, §26.121(a)(1),
by failing to prevent the discharge of wastewater into or adjacent
to water in the State without authorization; PENALTY: $4,000; STAFF
ATTORNEY: Tracy Chandler, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0629;
REGIONAL OFFICE: Corpus Christi Regional Office, 6300 Ocean Drive,
Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5839, (361) 825-3100.
TRD-200902697
Kathleen C. Decker
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 30, 2009
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 August 10, 2009. 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 August 10, 2009. 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: Arnold Trucking, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2008-1578-WQ-E;
TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN105483317; LOCATION: north side of Loop 390 west
of United States Highway 59 North, Marshall, Harrison County; TYPE
OF FACILITY: sand and gravel mining operation; RULES VIOLATED: 30
TAC §281.25(a)(4) and 40 Code of Federal Regulations §122.26(c),
by failing to obtain authorization to discharge storm water associated
with industrial activities under a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (TPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit; PENALTY: $3,150; STAFF
ATTORNEY: Becky Combs, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6939;
REGIONAL OFFICE: Tyler Regional Office, 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler,
Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.
(2) COMPANY: Derdeyn/Ford, Inc. dba Tejas Village; DOCKET NUMBER:
2008-0974-PWS-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: 2008-0974-PWS-E; LOCATION: 509 Tejas
Road, Jefferson, Marion County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply;
RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.271(b) and §290.274(a) and (c),
by failing to mail or directly deliver one copy of the Consumer Customer
Report (CCR) to each bill paying customer by July 1st of each year
and by failing to submit a copy of the annual CCR and certification
that the CCR has been distributed to the customers of the water system
and that the information in the CCR is correct and consistent with
compliance monitoring data to the TCEQ by July 1st of each year; PENALTY:
$585; STAFF ATTORNEY: Tommy Tucker Henson II, Litigation Division,
MC 175, (512) 239-0946; REGIONAL OFFICE: Tyler Regional Office, 2916
Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.
(3) COMPANY: Imkan Enterprises, Inc. dba Rose Hill Country Store;
DOCKET NUMBER: 2008-0660-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101192136; LOCATION:
17835 Farm-to-Market Road 2920, Tomball, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY:
convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30
TAC §115.246(4) and (6) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b),
by failing to maintain Stage II records at the station and make them
immediately available for review upon request by agency personnel;
30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(A)(vii) and (5)(B)(ii), by failing to timely
renew a previously issued underground storage tanks (USTs) delivery
certificate by submitting a properly completed UST registration and
self-certification form at least 30 days before the expiration date;
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 delivery certificate
before accepting delivery of a regulated substance into the USTs;
30 TAC §334.49(c)(2)(C) and (4) and TWC, §26.3475(d), by
failing to inspect the impressed current cathodic protection system
at least once every 60 days to ensure that the rectifier and other
system components are operating properly and by failing to have the
cathodic protection system inspected and tested for operability and
adequacy of protection at a frequency of at least once every three
years; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A), (d)(1)(B)(ii), (iii)(I) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1),
by failing to ensure that all USTs are monitored in a manner which
will detect a release at a frequency of at least once every month
(not to exceed 35 days between each monitoring), by failing to conduct
reconciliation of detailed inventory control records at least once
each month, sufficiently accurate to detect a release which equals
or exceeds the sum of 1.0% of the total substance flow-through for
the month plus 130 gallons, and by failing to record inventory volume
measurement for regulated substance inputs, withdrawals, and the amount
still remaining in the tank each operating day; and 30 TAC §115.242(3)(A)
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain the Stage II vapor
recovery system in proper operating condition, as specified by the
manufacturer and/or any applicable California Air Resources Board
Executive Order, and free of defects that would impair the effectiveness
of the system, including, but not limited to absence or disconnection
of any component that is a part of the approved system; PENALTY: $29,386;
STAFF ATTORNEY: Gary Shiu, Litigation Division, MC R-12, (713) 422-8916;
REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street, Suite
H, Houston, Texas 77023, (713) 767-3500.
(4) COMPANY: James C. Dunn dba Fillmore Cleaners; DOCKET NUMBER:
2006-0992-DCL-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN104029194; LOCATION: 619 North
Fillmore Street, Amarillo, Potter County; 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 outstanding dry cleaner and late fees for TCEQ Financial
Account Number 24001447 for Fiscal Year 2006; PENALTY: $3,185; STAFF
ATTORNEY: Tommy Tucker Henson II, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512)
239-0946; REGIONAL OFFICE: Amarillo Regional Office, 3918 Canyon Drive,
Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.
(5) COMPANY: Michael Soza dba Water Valley Water Co-Op; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2008-0993-PWS-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101451110; LOCATION: south
of State Highway 71, approximately one mile east of Wolf Lane, east
of Garfield, near the City of Cedar Creek, Travis County; TYPE OF
FACILITY: public water supply for compensation; RULES VIOLATED: 30
TAC §290.271(b) and §290.274(a) and (c), by failing to directly
deliver one copy of the CCR to each bill paying customer by July 1st
of each year and by failing to submit a copy of the annual CCR and
certification that the CCR has been distributed to the customers of
the water system and that the information in the CCR is correct and
consistent with compliance monitoring data to the TCEQ by July 1st
of each year; and 30 TAC §290.51(a)(6), by failing to pay all
annual and late Public Health Service fees for TCEQ Financial Administration
Account Number 92270030 for Fiscal Years 2003 - 2008 to the TCEQ;
PENALTY: $1,630; STAFF ATTORNEY: Jacquelyn Boutwell, Litigation Division,
MC 175, (512) 239-5846; REGIONAL OFFICE: Austin Regional Office, 2800
South Interstate Highway 35, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78704-5712,
(512) 339-2929.
(6) COMPANY: Paul McGregor; DOCKET NUMBER: 2008-1206-LII-E; TCEQ
ID NUMBER: RN105532865; LOCATION: 17424 West Grand Parkway South,
Suite 208, Sugar Land, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: landscaping
business; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §344.58(b), TWC, §37.003,
and Texas Occupations Code, §1903.251, by failing to comply with
the requirements for authorized use of an irrigator or installer license;
and 30 TAC §30.5(b) and §344.4(a) and Texas Occupations
Code, §1903.251, by failing to refrain from advertising or representing
himself to the public as a person who can perform services for which
a license or registration is required without holding a current license
or employing individuals who hold current licenses; PENALTY: $500;
STAFF ATTORNEY: Phillip Goodwin, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512)
239-0675; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street,
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023, (713) 767-3500.
TRD-200902698
Kathleen C. Decker
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 30, 2009
The following notices were issued during the period of May 29,
2009 through June 18, 2009.
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.
INFORMATION SECTION
HANSON AGGREGATES WEST INC which operates the Bridgeport Plant,
a limestone quarrying and processing plant, has applied for a renewal
of TPDES Permit No. WQ0001214000, which authorizes the discharge of
mine dewatering and storm water on an intermittent and flow variable
basis via Outfall 001. The facility is located on State Highway 101
approximately four miles north of the City of Bridgeport, Wise County,
Texas.
TRS ENVIROGANICS INC has applied for a renewal of TCEQ Permit No.
WQ0004501000, which authorizes the land application of sewage sludge
and water treatment plant sludge for beneficial use. The current permit
authorizes land application of sewage sludge and water treatment plant
sludge for beneficial use on 115 acres. This permit will not authorize
a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The land application
site is located adjacent to the south side of Pierceall Road, 0.2
mile west of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 359 and Pierceall
Road, 3 miles south of old U.S. Highway 290 in Waller County, Texas.
CITY OF SAN ANGELO has applied for a renewal of TCEQ Permit No.
WQ0010641002, which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 94,000 gallons per day via surface
irrigation of 52 acres of non-public access pastureland. This permit
will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State.
The wastewater treatment facility and disposal site are located southeast
of the end of the north-south runway 18-36 at Mathis Field Airport,
approximately 2 miles south of the intersection of Knickerbocker Road
and South Concho Drive in the City of San Angelo in Tom Green County,
Texas.
WEATHERFORD U S LP which operates the Weatherford Technology and
Training Center, has applied for a major amendment to TPDES Permit
No. WQ0004760000 to clarify the waste streams discharged via Outfall
001 include: treated domestic wastewater, laboratory rinse wastewater,
and rubber mixer area wash down wastewater; clarify the waste streams
discharged via Outfall 002 include: rig testing area wash water and
potentially impacted storm water; authorize the removal of Outfall
003, replace the existing SIC codes with SIC code 8731 (commercial,
physical and biological research) and SIC code 8734 (testing laboratories)
to reflect the facility's function; and reduce the frequency of monitoring
requirements for oil and grease, ammonia-nitrogen, total organic carbon,
carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand and total residual chlorine
at Outfall 001. The current permit authorizes the discharge of treated
domestic wastewater and laboratory rinse wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 10,800 gallons per day via Outfall 001, treated
wastewater from a hot cell underground tank, impacted storm water
and rig testing area pressure wash wastewater on an intermittent and
flow variable basis via Outfall 002, and sub-surface safety valve
laboratory flow test wastewater and compressor blowdown wastewater
on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 003. The facility
is located approximately 0.75 mile west of U.S. Highway 290 and two
miles east of Eldridge Road on Spencer Road in the City of Houston,
Harris County, Texas.
FLAGSHIP EMERALD POINT LP has applied for a minor amendment to
the TCEQ permit WQ0013825001 to authorize for improving treatment
efficiency with adding a 10,000 gallon package plant at the head works
to split the flow in to the plant. The existing permit authorizes
the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow
not to exceed 10,000 gallons per day low pressure dosed subsurface
drainfield system with a minimum area of 31,250 square feet, which
will remain the same. This permit will not authorize a discharge of
pollutants into waters in the State. The wastewater treatment facility
and disposal site are located at 5973 Hiline Road, on the west side
of Hiline Road off of Hudson Bend Road approximately 1/4 mile north-northwest
of the intersection of Ranch Road 620 and Hudson Bend Road in Travis
County, Texas.
CROSS COUNTRY COMMERCIALS INC has applied for a new permit, proposed
Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0014937001,
to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily
average flow not to exceed 20,000 gallons per day. The facility will
be located 2,000 feet northeast of the intersection of State Highway
124 and Farm-to-Market Road 365 in Jefferson County, Texas. The 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 Coastal Coordination Council, and has
determined that the action is consistent with the applicable CMP goals
and policies.
GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE has applied for a major amendment to TPDES
Permit No. WQ0010689001 to authorize an increase in the discharge
of treated domestic wastewater from a daily average flow not to exceed
36,000 gallons per day to a daily average flow not to exceed 75,000
gallons per day. The current permit authorizes the discharge of treated
domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 360,000
gallons per day. The current permit also authorizes the disposal of
treated domestic wastewater via irrigation of 20 acres. This authorization
is discontinued in the draft permit. The facility is located at 6101
Grayson Drive in the City of Denison, approximately 3 miles west of
U.S. Highway 75 on the north side of Farm-to-Market Road 691 and approximately
6 miles south of the City of Denison business district in Grayson
County, Texas 75020.
R AND B MOBILE PARK LLC has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit
No. WQ0012296001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic
wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 13,000 gallons per
day. The facility is located approximately 6,500 feet southeast of
the intersection of State Highway 30 and Farm-to-Market Road 158 in
Brazos County, Texas 77845.
LAMBERTI USA which operates the Wharton Chemical Complex, has applied
for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0002469000, which authorizes the
discharge of process wastewater commingled with scrubber water, cooling
tower blowdown, boiler blowdown, domestic wastewater, and storm water
at a daily average flow not to exceed 47,100 gallons per day via Outfall
001, and storm water on an intermittent and flow variable basis via
Outfall 002. The facility is located approximately 2,400 feet southwest
of the San Bernard River/U.S. Highway 59 bridge and approximately
3.5 miles northeast of the town of Hungerford, Wharton County, Texas.
CITY OF BIG LAKE has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No.
WQ0010038001 which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 350,000 gallons per day. The
facility is located approximately 530 feet south of U. S. Highway
67, approximately 1.14 miles east of the intersection of U. S. Highway
67 and the State Highway 137 in Reagan County, Texas.
CITY OF WINNSBORO has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No.
WQ0010319002 which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,500,000 gallons per day.
The facility is located one mile south of Winnsboro, approximately
1,900 feet east of Old State Highway 37 and 1,400 feet west of Farm-to-Market
Road 312 in Wood County, Texas.
CITY OF HAMLIN has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0010491002,
to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily
average flow not to exceed 320,000 gallons per day. The facility is
located approximately 1/4 mile southeast of the intersection of State
Highway 92 and U.S. Highway 83 on the north bank of California Creek
in Jones County, Texas.
HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 84 has
applied for a minor amendment to the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (TPDES) permit WQ0010558001 to authorize the discharge of treated
domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,500,000
gallons per day in the Interim II Phase. The existing permit authorizes
the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average
flow not to exceed 2,000,000 gallons per day. The facility is located
at 16224 Bear Bayou Drive, southwest of the intersection of Bear Bayou
and North Avenue, in the Old River Subdivision in Harris County, Texas.
JIM HOGG COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 2 has
applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0010799001, which authorizes
the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow
not to exceed 796,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately
3,700 feet east of the intersection of State Highway 285 and Farm-to-Market
Road 1017, on the north side of State Highway 285 in Jim Hogg County,
Texas.
CITY OF ROTAN has applied for a renewal of TCEQ Permit No. WQ0011256001,
which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a
daily average flow not to exceed 152,000 gallons per day via irrigation
of 75 acres of land. This permit will not authorize a discharge of
pollutants into waters in the State. The wastewater treatment facility
and disposal site are located 1 mile southeast of the intersection
of State Highway 70 and State Highway 92 (Snyder) Road, southeast
of the City of Rotan in Fisher County, Texas.
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-200902713
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: July 1, 2009
The following notices were issued during the period of May 29,
2009 through June 25, 2009.
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.
INFORMATION SECTION
CITY OF BASTROP has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0011076002,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an
annual average flow not to exceed 4,000,000 gallons per day. The facility
will be located approximately 1.5 miles south of the intersection
of State Highway 71 and State Highway 304, on the north bank of the
confluence of Spring Branch and the Colorado River in Bastrop County,
Texas.
PECAN GROVE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT has applied for a renewal
of TPDES Permit No. WQ0011655001, which authorizes the discharge of
treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed
1,900,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at 1504 Skinner
Lane (Farm-to-Market Road 359) approximately 1.5 miles north of U.S.
Highway 90A and approximately 500 feet east of Farm-to-Market Road
359 in Fort Bend County, Texas.
CITY OF ROCKDALE has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No.
WQ0010658001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,250,000 gallons per day.
The facility is located southwest of the intersection of Beverly Road
and Southern Pacific Railroad, in Milam County, Texas.
INDIAN PETRO CORP has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No.
WQ0014035001 which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 30,000 gallons per day. The
facility is located approximately 1,500 feet southwest of the intersection
of U.S. Highway 59 and Farm-to-Market Road 2914 and on the west side
of U.S. Highway 59, approximately 4.2 miles south of Shepherd in San
Jacinto County, Texas.
AQUA WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION has applied for a renewal of TPDES
Permit No. WQ0014223001, which authorizes the discharge of treated
domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 200,000
gallons per day. The facility is located on the west side of an unnamed
road, 0.49 mile east of State Highway 95 and Pershing Drive, and approximately
2.78 miles north of the intersection of State Highway 95 and Farm-to-Market
Road 1441 in Bastrop County, Texas.
AQUA WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION has applied for a renewal of TPDES
Permit No. WQ0014561001 which authorizes the discharge of filter backwash
effluent from a water treatment plant at a daily average flow not
to exceed 16,000 gallons per day. The facility is located 750 feet
south of US Highway 290 from a point approximately 2.0 miles west
of the intersection of US Highway 290 and County Road 360, on the
Dube Lane access road in Bastrop County, Texas 78650.
OXBOW CALCINING LLC which operates the Oxbow Calcining plant, has
applied for a major amendment to TPDES Permit No. WQ0001994000 to
authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater via Outfall
001; relocate Outfall 001; and remove the requirement to maintain
the ability to hold the direct rainfall and runoff from a 10 year,
24 hour storm event. The current permit authorizes the discharge of
treated wastewaters on an intermittent and flow variable basis via
Outfall 001; and treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow
not to exceed 10,000 gallons per day via Outfall 002. The facility
is located on the West Turning Basin of the Sabine-Neches Ship Channel,
approximately two and one-half miles southwest of the City of Port
Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
TGS RAINBOW TERMINAL LLC which proposes to operate Rainbow Terminal
Petcoke Handling Facility, a petroleum coke terminal, has applied
for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(TPDES) Permit No. WQ0004874000, to authorize the discharge of storm
water runoff, dust suppression water, dock reclaim water, and equipment
wash water on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall
001. The facility is located at Highway 366 and 32nd Street, Jefferson
County, Texas. The 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 Coastal Coordination
Council, and has determined that the action is consistent with the
applicable CMP goals and policies.
CITY OF ROSENBURG has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No.
WQ0010607003, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at an annual average flow not to exceed 2,000,000 gallons per day.
The facility is located at 2700 Avenue A, southeast of the intersection
of 8th Street and Avenue A, approximately one mile north of the Missouri
Pacific Railroad in the City of Rosenberg in Fort Bend County, Texas.
TEXAS AGRILIFE RESEARCH which operates the Wool and Mohair Research
Lab, has applied for a renewal of TCEQ Permit No. WQ0002755000, which
authorizes the disposal of process wastewater from cashmere, mohair,
and wool scouring, lab sink wastewater and boiler blowdown via evaporation.
Effluent routed from the settling basin to the evaporation pond shall
not exceed a total annual flow of 127,000 gallons per year. This permit
will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into water in the State.
The facility and land application site are located at 7887 U.S. Highway
87 North, approximately three miles northwest of the City of San Angelo,
Tom Green County, Texas 76901.
CROCKETT COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 1 has
applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0010059001, 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
3,000 feet west of State Highway 163 and approximately 2.5 miles south
of Interstate Highway 10 in Crockett County, Texas.
CITY OF PETERSBURG has applied for a renewal of TCEQ Permit No.
WQ0010246001, which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day via
surface irrigation of 99 acres of non-public access agricultural land.
The wastewater treatment facility and disposal site are located approximately
one mile southeast of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Roads 54
and 789, and east of the City of Petersburg in Hale County, Texas.
CITY OF BROWNSBORO has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No.
WQ0010540001 which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily flow not to exceed 156,000 gallons per day. The facility
is located at intersection of Farm Road 314 and County Road 3300,
north of Brownsboro in Henderson County, Texas.
CITY OF ROSENBERG has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No.
WQ0010607003, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at an annual average flow not to exceed 2,000,000 gallons per day.
The facility is located at 2700 Avenue A, southeast of the intersection
of 8th Street and Avenue A, approximately one mile north of the Missouri
Pacific Railroad in the City of Rosenberg in Fort Bend County, Texas.
CITY OF MERTZON has applied for a renewal of TCEQ Permit No. WQ0011347001,
which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a
daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day via surface
irrigation of 35.5 acres of public access land. This permit will not
authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The
wastewater treatment facility and disposal site are located at 550
North Commerce Street, on the west side of Spring Creek and east of
U.S. Highway 67, approximately one mile south of Farm-to-Market Road
72 in Irion County, Texas.
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-200902714
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: July 1, 2009
Notices issued June 18, 2009 through June 26, 2009.
APPLICATION NO. 12456; The Lower Colorado River Authority, Applicant,
P.O. Box 220, H429, Austin, Texas 78767, has applied for a temporary
permit to impound an additional 2,740 acre-feet of water for a period
of three years in Cedar Creek Reservoir, located on Cedar Creek, tributary
of the Colorado River, Colorado River Basin for industrial purposes
in Fayette County. More information on the application and how to
participate in the permitting process is given below. The application
and partial fees were received on May 5, 2009. Additional information
was received on May 28, 2009. The application was declared administratively
complete and accepted for filing on June 4, 2009. Written public comments
and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office
of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section
below by July 8, 2009.
APPLICATION NO. 08-2350A; The City of Lewisville, 151 Church Street,
Lewisville, Texas 75057, Applicant, seeks to sever their water rights
under Certificate of Adjudication No. 08-2349 and combine them with
Certificate of Adjudication No. 08-2350, and has submitted an application
to amend Certificate of Adjudication No. 08-2350 to add recreation
use to the entire resulting 453 acre-foot amount, to add industrial
and mining use to a 22-acre-foot portion, to add a diversion point,
to move a diversion point, and to change the place of use. Applicant
also seeks to store diverted water in off-channel reservoirs for recreation
purposes and subsequent diversion and use. More information on the
application and how to participate in the permitting process is given
below. The application and fees were received on October 29, 2008.
Additional information was received on November 20, 2008, January
22, January 26, March 25 and April 17, 2009. The application was accepted
for filing and declared administratively complete on April 20, 2009.
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 notice, view the notice 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 in the information
section 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, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning
the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC
103, at the same address. For additional information, individual members
of the general public may contact the 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-200902715
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: July 1, 2009
The State Office of Administrative Hearings issued a Proposal for
Decision and Order to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
on June 29, 2009, in the matter of the Executive Director of the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality, Petitioner v. James Jones; SOAH
Docket No. 582-09-1252; TCEQ Docket No. 2008-0709-MLM-E. The commission
will consider the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision
and Order regarding the enforcement action against James Jones on
a date and time to be determined by the Office of the Chief Clerk
in Room 201S of Building E, 12100 N. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas.
This posting is Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Proposal for
Decision and Order. The comment period will end 30 days from date
of this publication. Written public comments should be submitted to
the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin,
Texas 78711-3087. If you have any questions or need assistance, please
contact Melissa Chao, Office of the Chief Clerk, (512) 239-3300.
TRD-200902717
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: July 1, 2009
The State Office of Administrative Hearings issued a Proposal for
Decision and Order to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
on June 30, 2009, in the matter of the Executive Director of the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality, Petitioner v. Mary's Automotive,
Inc. dba Mary's Service Center; SOAH Docket No. 582-09-1616; TCEQ
Docket No. 2008-0776-PST-E. The commission will consider the Administrative
Law Judge's Proposal for Decision and Order regarding the enforcement
action against Mary's Automotive, Inc. dba Mary's Service Center on
a date and time to be determined by the Office of the Chief Clerk
in Room 201S of Building E, 12100 N. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas.
This posting is Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Proposal for
Decision and Order. The comment period will end 30 days from date
of this publication. Written public comments should be submitted to
the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin,
Texas 78711-3087. If you have any questions or need assistance, please
contact Melissa Chao, Office of the Chief Clerk, (512) 239-3300.
TRD-200902718
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: July 1, 2009
Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Medicaid Payment Rates
Hearing. The Texas Health and Human
Services Commission will conduct a public hearing on July 24, 2009,
at 2:30 p.m. to receive public comment on proposed rates for the Home
and Community-based Services (HCS), Texas Home Living (TxHmL) and
Consolidated Waiver (CWP) waiver programs. The HCS, TxHmL and CWP
programs are operated by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability
Services (DADS). The hearing will be held in compliance with Human
Resources Code §32.0282 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title
1, §355.105(g), which require public notice and hearings on proposed
Medicaid reimbursements. The public hearing will be held in the Lone
Star Conference Room of the Health and Human Services Commission,
Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin,
Texas. Entry is through Security at the main entrance of the building,
which faces Metric Boulevard. Persons requiring Americans with Disability
Act (ADA) accommodation or auxiliary aids or services should contact
Meisha Scott by calling (512) 491-1445, at least 72 hours prior to
the hearing so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Proposal. HHSC proposes to adjust
the rates for the HCS, TxHmL and CWP programs. The proposed rates
will be effective September 1, 2009 and were determined in accordance
with the rate setting methodologies listed below under "Methodology
and Justification."
Methodology and Justification. The
proposed rates were determined in accordance with the rate setting
methodologies codified at Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1,
Chapter 355, Subchapter F, §355.723, Reimbursement Methodology
for Home and Community-Based Services (HCS), as proposed to be amended, §355.791,
Reporting Costs and Reimbursement Methodology for the Texas Home Living
(TxHmL) Program, as proposed to be amended and §355.506 Reimbursement
Methodology for Consolidated Waiver Program. The proposed amendment
of §355.723, which appeared in the May 8, 2009, issue of the Texas Register,
updates the rule to describe
how administrative and operations expenses are allocated to the various
HCS service types. The proposed amendment of §355.791, which
appeared in the July 3, 2009, issue of the Texas Register,
updates the rule to set TxHmL rates equal to HCS
rates for similar services. These rates were subsequently adjusted
in accordance with 1 TAC Chapter 355, Subchapter A, §355.101
(relating to Introduction) and §355.109 (relating to Adjusting
Reimbursement When New Legislation, Regulations or Economic Factors
Affect Costs). These changes are being made in accordance with the
2010-11 General Appropriations Act (Article II, S.B. 1, 81st Legislature,
Regular Session, 2009), which appropriated funds to DADS for the State
Fiscal Year 2010-2011 biennium for Medicaid rate increases for the
HCS, TxHmL and CWP programs.
Briefing Package. A briefing package
describing the proposed payment rates will be available on July 10,
2009. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the briefing package
prior to the hearing by contacting Meisha Scott by telephone at (512)
491-1445; by fax at (512) 491-1998; or by e-mail at meisha.scott@hhsc.state.tx.us.
The briefing package also will be available at the public hearing.
Written Comments. Written comments
regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted in lieu of,
or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 p.m. the day of the hearing.
Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail to the attention of Meisha
Scott, Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis, Mail Code
H-400, P.O. Box 85200, Austin, Texas 78708-5200; by fax to Meisha
Scott at (512) 491-1998; or by e-mail to meisha.scott@hhsc.state.tx.us.
In addition, written comments may be sent by overnight mail or hand
delivered to Meisha Scott, HHSC, Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Braker
Center, Building H, 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758-4021.
TRD-200902691
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: June 30, 2009
Hearing. The Texas Health and Human
Services Commission will conduct a public hearing on July 24, 2009,
at 1:00 p.m. to receive public comment on proposed rates for Professional
Services in Home and Community-Based Services Waivers. Professional
services include nursing services provided by a registered nurse (RN)
or a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) (including Adjunct Support and
Respite in the Medically Dependent Children Program), physical therapy,
occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, dietary services (including
nutritional services), audiology services (including auditory integration
training/auditory enhancement training), and behavioral support services
in Home and Community-Based Services Waiver programs operated by the
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). The hearing
will be held in compliance with Human Resources Code §32.0282
and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 1, §355.105(g), which
require public notice and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements.
The public hearing will be held in the Lone Star Conference Room of
the Health and Human Services Commission, Braker Center, Building
H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Entry is through
Security at the main entrance of the building, which faces Metric
Boulevard. Persons requiring Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accommodation
or auxiliary aids or services should contact Meisha Scott by calling
(512) 491-1445, at least 72 hours prior to the hearing so appropriate
arrangements can be made.
Proposal. HHSC proposes to adjust
the rates for Professional Services in Home and Community-Based Services
Waiver programs. The proposed rates will be effective September 1,
2009 and were determined in accordance with the rate setting methodologies
listed below under "Methodology and Justification."
Methodology and Justification. The
proposed rates were determined in accordance with the rate setting
methodologies proposed to be codified at Texas Administrative Code
(TAC) Title 1, Chapter 355, Subchapter F, §355.502, Reimbursement
Methodology for Professional Services in Home and Community-Based
Services Waivers. The proposed new §355.502, which appeared in
the July 3, 2009, issue of the Texas Register, gives
HHSC the authority to combine allowable costs per unit of service
for identical professional services in all DADS waiver programs into
a single database for use in determining rates for these services.
These rates were subsequently adjusted in accordance with 1 TAC Chapter
355, Subchapter A, §355.101 (relating to Introduction) and §355.109
(relating to Adjusting Reimbursement When New Legislation, Regulations
or Economic Factors Affect Costs).
Briefing Package. A briefing package
describing the proposed payment rates will be available on July 10,
2009. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the briefing package
prior to the hearing by contacting Meisha Scott by telephone at (512)
491-1445; by fax at (512) 491-1998; or by e-mail at meisha.scott@hhsc.state.tx.us.
The briefing package also will be available at the public hearing.
Written Comments. Written comments
regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted in lieu of,
or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 p.m. the day of the hearing.
Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail to the attention of Meisha
Scott, Health and Human Services Commission, Rate Analysis, Mail Code
H-400, P.O. Box 85200, Austin, Texas 78708-5200; by fax to Meisha
Scott at (512) 491-1998; or by e-mail to meisha.scott@hhsc.state.tx.us.
In addition, written comments may be sent by overnight mail or hand
delivered to Meisha Scott, HHSC, Rate Analysis, Mail Code H-400, Braker
Center, Building H, 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758-4021.
TRD-200902692
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: June 30, 2009
Request for Proposals for Administrative Law Judge
Summary. The Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), through its Legal Services
Division, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Administrative
Law Judge. The Administrative Law Judge will hold enforcement hearings
to provide a neutral finding of facts and will present proposals for
decision to the Board in connection with the enforcement of departmental
program standards.
Deadline for Submission. The deadline
for submission in response to this RFP is 4:00
p.m., Central Daylight Saving Time, on July 24, 2009. No proposal
received after the deadline will be accepted.
TDHCA reserves the right to accept or reject any (or all) proposals
submitted. The information contained in this proposal request is intended
to serve only as a general description of the services desired by
TDHCA, and TDHCA intends to use responses as a basis for further negotiation
of specific project details with offerors. This request does not commit
TDHCA to pay for any costs incurred prior to the execution of a contract
and is subject to availability of funds. Issuance of this request
for proposal in no way obligates TDHCA to award a contract or to pay
any costs incurred in the preparation of a response.
Attorneys interested in submitting a proposal should contact Mr.
Kevin Hamby, General Counsel, at (512) 473-3948, 221 East 11th Street,
Austin, Texas 78701 or visit the Featured Items section of our website
at www.tdhca.state.tx.us, for a complete copy of the RFP. Communication
with any member of the board, the executive director, or TDHCA staff
other than Mr. Hamby or his assistant, concerning any matter related
to this RFP is grounds for immediate disqualification.
TRD-200902618
Michael Gerber
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: June 25, 2009
Summary. The Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), through its Legal Services
Division, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for outside Bond
Counsel. Bond Counsel will provide legal services in connection with
the issuance of TDHCA's bonds, notes, and other obligations of TDHCA
to finance or refinance residential housing and multifamily housing
developments and to refund prior bond issues.
Deadline for Submission. The deadline
for submission in response to this RFP is 4:00
p.m., Central Daylight Saving Time, July 24, 2009. No proposal
received after the deadline will be considered.
TDHCA reserves the right to accept or reject any (or all) proposals
submitted. The information contained in this proposal request is intended
to serve only as a general description of the services desired by
TDHCA, and TDHCA intends to use responses as a basis for further negotiation
of specific project details with offerors. This request does not commit
TDHCA to pay for any costs incurred prior to the execution of a contract
and is subject to availability of funds. Issuance of this request
for proposals in no way obligates TDHCA to award a contract or to
pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response.
Law firms interested in submitting a proposal should contact Kevin
Hamby, General Counsel, at (512) 475-3948, 211 East 11th Street, Austin,
Texas 78701, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, Texas 78711, or visit the Featured
Items section of our website at www.tdhca.state.tx.us, for a complete
copy of the RFP. Communication with any member of the board, the executive
director, or TDHCA staff other than Mr. Hamby or his assistant, concerning
any matter related to this RFP is grounds for immediate disqualification.
TRD-200902705
Michael Gerber
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: June 30, 2009
Summary. The Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), through its Legal Services
Division, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for outside counsel
in connection with TDHCA's administration of its low income housing
tax credit matters.
Deadline for Submission. The deadline
for submission in response to this RFP is 4:00
p.m., Central Daylight Saving Time, Friday, July 24, 2009. No
proposal received after the deadline will be considered.
TDHCA reserves the right to accept or reject any (or all) proposals
submitted. The information contained in this proposal request is intended
to serve only as a general description of the services desired by
TDHCA, and TDHCA intends to use responses as a basis for further negotiation
of specific project details with offerors. This request does not commit
TDHCA to pay for any costs incurred prior to the execution of a contract
and is subject to availability of funds. Issuance of this request
for proposals in no way obligates TDHCA to award a contract or to
pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response.
Law firms interested in submitting a proposal should contact Mr.
Kevin Hamby, General Counsel, at (512) 475-3948, 211 East 11th Street,
Austin, Texas 78701, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, Texas 78711, or visit
the Featured Items section of our website at www.tdhca.state.tx.us,
for a complete copy of the RFP. Communication with any member of the
board, the executive director, or TDHCA staff other than Mr. Hamby,
concerning any matter related to this RFP is grounds for immediate
disqualification.
TRD-200902704
Michael Gerber
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: June 30, 2009
Company Licensing
Application to change the name of PSO HEALTH SERVICES, LLC to PHYSICIANS
HEALTH CHOICE OF TEXAS, LLC., a health maintenance organization. The
home office is in San Antonio, Texas.
Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance,
within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of the Texas Register
publication, addressed to
the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C,
Austin, Texas 78701.
TRD-200902709
Gene C. Jarmon
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: July 1, 2009
Instant Game Number 1199 "Match & Win™"
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 1199 is "MATCH & WIN™".
The play style is "key number match".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 1199 shall be $3.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 1199.
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 red play symbols
are: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36,
37, 38, 39, 40, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 71, 72, 73,
74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $30.00,
$50.00, $100, $200, $400, $1,000, $4,000, and $30,000. The possible
black play symbols are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 21, 22, 23,
24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50,
61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00,
$20.00, $30.00, $50.00, $100, $200, $400, $1,000, $4,000, and $30,000.
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: GAME NO. 1199 - 1.2D
E. Serial Number - A unique 14 (fourteen) digit number appearing
under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There
will be a four (4)-digit "security number" which will be individually
boxed and randomly placed within the number. The remaining ten (10)
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: 00000000000000.
F. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, or $20.00.
G. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $30.00, $50.00, $100, $200, or $400.
H. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000, $4,000 or $30,000.
I. Bar Code - A 24 (twenty-four) character interleaved two (2)
of five (5) bar code which will include a four (4) digit game ID,
the seven (7) digit pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number,
and the ten (10) digit Validation Number. The bar code appears on
the back of the ticket.
J. Pack-Ticket Number - A 14 (fourteen) digit number consisting
of the four (4) digit game number (1199), a seven (7) digit pack number,
and a three (3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001
and end with 125 within each pack. The format will be: 1199-0000001-001.
K. Pack - A pack of "MATCH & WIN™" Instant Game tickets
contains 125 tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded
in pages of one (1). There will be 2 fanfold configurations for this
game. Configuration A will show the front of ticket 001 and the back
of ticket 125. Configuration B will show the back of ticket 001 and
the front of ticket 125.
L. 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.
M. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery
"MATCH & WIN™" Instant Game No. 1199 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 "MATCH & WIN™" Instant
Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to
expose 68 (sixty-eight) Play Symbols. If a player matches all "BLACK
NUMBERS" play symbols in a ROW with YOUR BLACK NUMBERS play symbols,
the player wins that ROW's BLACK PRIZE. If a player matches all "RED
NUMBERS" play symbols in a ROW with YOUR RED NUMBERS play symbols,
the player wins that ROW's RED PRIZE. If a player matches all 3 Numbers
in a COLUMN with YOUR RED or BLACK NUMBERS, the player wins that COLUMN's
Prize. 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 68 (sixty-eight) 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
68 (sixty-eight) 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 68 (sixty-eight) Play Symbols must be exactly one
of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the 68 (sixty-eight) 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 in a pack will not have identical
play data, spot for spot.
B. There will be no duplicate symbols in the YOUR RED NUMBERS section
of the ticket.
C. There will be no duplicate symbols in the YOUR BLACK NUMBERS
section of the ticket.
D. There will be no duplicate symbols in the Game Play Grid.
E. Only the GRID NUMBERS that can appear in a given column per
the Column header will appear in that column on a ticket.
F. Non-winning prize symbols will never be the same as the winning
prize symbol(s).
G. The prize symbols $3, $4, $5, $10, $20, $30, $50, $100, $200,
and $400 can be used in any of the 14 possible prize spots on a ticket.
H. The prize symbols $1000, $4,000 and $30,000 can only be used
in the 3 RED PRIZE spots or the 3 BLACK PRIZE spots on the right side
of the ticket.
I. At least one $4,000 and at least one $30,000 prize symbol will
appear on each ticket except when restricted by the prize structure
and/or other parameters.
J. No more than 2 non-winning occurrences of a given prize symbol
from the symbols $4,000 or $30,000 on a ticket.
K. No more than 4 non-winning occurrences of a given prize symbol
from the symbols $3, $4, $5, $10, $20, $30, $50, $100, $200, $400,
and $1,000 on a ticket.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "MATCH & WIN™" Instant Game prize of $3.00,
$4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $30.00, $50.00, $100, $200, or $400,
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, if appropriate,
make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the
ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not required
to pay a $30.00, $50.00, $100, $200, or $400 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 "MATCH & WIN™" Instant Game prize of $1,000,
$4,000 or $30,000, 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 "MATCH & WIN™"
Instant Game prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly
complete a claim form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission,
Post Office Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending
a ticket remains with the claimant. In the event that the claim is
not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and
the claimant shall be notified promptly.
D. 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 "MATCH & WIN™" 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 "MATCH & WIN™" 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
6,000,000 tickets in the Instant Game No. 1199. The approximate number
and value of prizes in the game are as follows:
A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or
decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.
5.0 End of the Instant Game. The Executive Director may, at any
time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game No.
1199 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. 1199, 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-200902720
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: July 1, 2009
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 1261 is "DALLAS COWBOYS®".
The play style is "key number match with win all".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 1261 shall be $5.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 1261.
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, FOOTBALL SYMBOL, TD SYMBOL, $5.00, $10.00, $15.00,
$20.00, $50.00, $100, $1,000, 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: GAME NO. 1261 - 1.2D
E. Serial Number - A unique 14 (fourteen) digit number appearing
under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There
will be a four (4)-digit "security number" which will be individually
boxed and randomly placed within the number. The remaining ten (10)
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: 00000000000000.
F. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, or $20.00.
G. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00 or $100.
H. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000, $5,000 or $100,000.
I. Bar Code - A 24 (twenty-four) character interleaved two (2)
of five (5) bar code which will include a four (4) digit game ID,
the seven (7) digit pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number,
and the ten (10) digit Validation Number. The bar code appears on
the back of the ticket.
J. Pack-Ticket Number - A 14 (fourteen) digit number consisting
of the four (4) digit game number (1261), a seven (7) digit pack number,
and a three (3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001
and end with 075 within each pack. The format will be: 1261-0000001-001.
K. Pack - A pack of "DALLAS COWBOYS®" Instant Game tickets
contains 075 tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded
in pages of one (1). The packs will alternate. One will show the front
of ticket 001 and back of 075 while the other fold will show the back
of ticket 001 and front of 075.
L. 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.
M. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery
"DALLAS COWBOYS®" Instant Game No. 1261 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 "DALLAS COWBOYS®" Instant
Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to
expose 45 (forty-five) Play Symbols. If a player matches any of YOUR
NUMBERS play symbols to any WINNING NUMBERS play symbols, the player
wins the PRIZE shown for that number. If a player reveals a "football"
play symbol, the player wins the PRIZE shown for that symbol instantly.
If the player reveals a "touchdown" play symbol, the player instantly
WINS ALL 20 PRIZES! 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 45 (forty-five) 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
45 (forty-five) 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 45 (forty-five) Play Symbols must be exactly one
of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the 45 (forty-five) 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 in a pack will not have identical
play data, spot for spot.
B. The "TD" (win all) play symbols will only appear on intended
winning tickets and only as dictated by the prize structure.
C. The "FOOTBALL" (auto win) play symbol will never appear more
than once on a ticket.
D. No five or more matching non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
E. No duplicate WINNING NUMBERS play symbols on a ticket.
F. No duplicate non-winning YOUR NUMBERS play symbols on a ticket.
G. Non-winning prize symbols will never be the same as the winning
prize symbol(s).
H. When the "TD" (win all) play symbol appears, there will be no
occurrence of any of YOUR NUMBERS play symbols matching any WINNING
NUMBER play symbol.
I. No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond with the
YOUR NUMBERS play symbol (i.e., 5 and $5).
J. The top prize symbol will appear on every ticket unless otherwise
restricted.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "DALLAS COWBOYS®" Instant Game prize of $5.00,
$10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $50.00, or $100, a claimant shall sign the
back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present
the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery
Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation
of proper identification, if appropriate, make payment of the amount
due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the
Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not required, to pay a $50.00 or
$100 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify
the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with
a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with
the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery,
a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the
event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the
claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any
of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B
and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "DALLAS COWBOYS®" Instant Game prize of $1,000,
$5,000 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 "DALLAS COWBOYS®"
Instant Game prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly
complete a claim form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission,
Post Office Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending
a ticket remains with the claimant. In the event that the claim is
not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and
the claimant shall be notified promptly.
D. The DALLAS COWBOYS® Instant Game will have five (5) Second-Chance
Drawings for prizes.
1. Any non-winning DALLAS COWBOYS® scratch-off ticket may be
entered into one of the drawings. Players may complete an entry by
filling out the information on the back of the ticket, affix a first-class
stamp and mail to the address on the back of the scratch-off ticket.
Entries in envelopes will not be accepted. Entries showing evidence
of alteration to the claimant name or address field will be disqualified.
2. Only one winner per household per drawing.
3. A player must be 18 years of age or older to enter the second-chance
drawings.
E. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas
Lottery shall deduct a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person
who has been finally determined to be:
1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected
by the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the Texas Workforce Commission,
or Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;
2. delinquent in making child support payments administered or
collected by the Office of the Attorney General;
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.
F. 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 "DALLAS COWBOYS®" 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 "DALLAS COWBOYS®" 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
12,000,000 tickets in the Instant Game No. 1261. The approximate number
and value of prizes in the game are as follows:
A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or
decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.
5.0 End of the Instant Game. The Executive Director may, at any
time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game No.
1261 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. 1261, 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-200902690
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: June 30, 2009
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 1262 is "HOUSTON TEXANS". The play
style is "key number match with win all".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 1262 shall be $5.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 1262.
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, FOOTBALL SYMBOL, TD SYMBOL, $5.00, $10.00, $15.00,
$20.00, $50.00, $100, $1,000, 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: GAME NO. 1262 - 1.2D
E. Serial Number - A unique 14 (fourteen) digit number appearing
under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There
will be a four (4)-digit "security number" which will be individually
boxed and randomly placed within the number. The remaining ten (10)
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: 00000000000000.
F. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, or $20.00.
G. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00 or $100.
H. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000, $5,000 or $100,000.
I. Bar Code - A 24 (twenty-four) character interleaved two (2)
of five (5) bar code which will include a four (4) digit game ID,
the seven (7) digit pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number,
and the ten (10) digit Validation Number. The bar code appears on
the back of the ticket.
J. Pack-Ticket Number - A 14 (fourteen) digit number consisting
of the four (4) digit game number (1262), a seven (7) digit pack number,
and a three (3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001
and end with 075 within each pack. The format will be: 1262-0000001-001.
K. Pack - A pack of "HOUSTON TEXANS" Instant Game tickets contains
075 tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages
of one (1). The packs will alternate. One will show the front of ticket
001 and back of 075 while the other fold will show the back of ticket
001 and front of 075.
L. 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.
M. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery
"HOUSTON TEXANS" Instant Game No. 1262 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 "HOUSTON TEXANS" Instant Game
is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose
45 (forty-five) Play Symbols. If a player matches any of YOUR NUMBERS
play symbols to any of the WINNING NUMBERS play symbols, the player
wins PRIZE shown for that number. If a player reveals a "football"
play symbol, the player wins the PRIZE shown for that symbol instantly.
If the player reveals a "touchdown" play symbol, the player instantly
WINS ALL 20 PRIZES! 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 45 (forty-five) 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
45 (forty-five) 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 45 (forty-five) Play Symbols must be exactly one
of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the 45 (forty-five) 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 in a pack will not have identical
play data, spot for spot.
B. The "TD" (win all) play symbols will only appear on intended
winning tickets and only as dictated by the prize structure.
C. The "FOOTBALL" (auto win) play symbol will never appear more
than once on a ticket.
D. No five or more matching non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
E. No duplicate WINNING NUMBERS play symbols on a ticket.
F. No duplicate non-winning YOUR NUMBERS play symbols on a ticket.
G. Non-winning prize symbols will never be the same as the winning
prize symbol(s).
H. When the "TD" (win all) play symbol appears, there will be no
occurrence of any of YOUR NUMBERS play symbols matching any WINNING
NUMBER play symbol.
I. No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond with the
YOUR NUMBERS play symbol (i.e., 5 and $5).
J. The top prize symbol will appear on every ticket unless otherwise
restricted.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "HOUSTON TEXANS" Instant Game prize of $5.00, $10.00,
$15.00, $20.00, $50.00, or $100, a claimant shall sign the back of
the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning
ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall
verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification,
if appropriate, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically
void the ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but
is not required, to pay a $50.00 or $100 ticket. In the event the
Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery
Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct
the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the
claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded
to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated,
the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure
described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "HOUSTON TEXANS" Instant Game prize of $1,000, $5,000
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 "HOUSTON TEXANS" Instant
Game prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly
complete a claim form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission,
Post Office Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending
a ticket remains with the claimant. In the event that the claim is
not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and
the claimant shall be notified promptly.
D. The "HOUSTON TEXANS" Instant Game will have five (5) Second-Chance
Drawings for prizes.
1. Any non-winning "HOUSTON TEXANS" scratch-off ticket may be entered
into one of the drawings. Players may complete an entry by filling
out the information on the back of the ticket, affix a first-class
stamp and mail to the address on the back of the scratch-off ticket.
Entries in envelopes will not be accepted. Entries showing evidence
of alteration to the claimant name or address field will be disqualified.
2. Only one winner per household per drawing.
3. A player must be 18 years of age or older to enter the second-chance
drawings.
E. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas
Lottery shall deduct a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person
who has been finally determined to be:
1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected
by the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the Texas Workforce Commission,
or Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;
2. delinquent in making child support payments administered or
collected by 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.
F. 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 "HOUSTON TEXANS" 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 "HOUSTON TEXANS" 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
5,040,000 tickets in the Instant Game No. 1262. The approximate number
and value of prizes in the game are as follows:
A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or
decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.
5.0 End of the Instant Game. The Executive Director may, at any
time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game No.
1262 without advance notice, at which point no further tickets in
that game may be sold. The determination of the closing date and reasons
for closing the game will be made in accordance with the instant game
closing procedures and the Instant Game Rules, 16 TAC §401.302(j).
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. 1262, 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-200902689
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: June 30, 2009
Request for Proposals
The Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC) is seeking proposals
for a leased facility to house the Workforce Solutions Panhandle office
in Borger, Texas. The space should offer approximately 3,000 square
feet of contiguous space that can be appropriately configured for
business/professional use. The office is currently located in the
Service Drilling Southwest Center for Access and Innovation at Frank
Phillips College at 901 Opal, Suite 102.
A copy of the Request for Proposals can be obtained by contacting
Leslie Hardin, PRPC's Workforce Development Facilities Coordinator,
at (806) 372-3381 or lhardin@theprpc.org. Proposals must be received
at PRPC by 3:00 p.m. on August 3, 2009.
TRD-200902711
Leslie Hardin
Training and Support Coordinator, Workforce Development Facilities
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
Filed: July 1, 2009
The Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC) is seeking proposals
for a leased facility to house the Workforce Solutions Panhandle office
in Hereford, Texas. The space should offer at least 4,000 square feet
of contiguous space that can be appropriately configured for business/professional
use. The office is currently located at 121 W. Park Avenue.
A copy of the Request for Proposals can be obtained by contacting
Leslie Hardin, PRPC's Workforce Development Facilities Coordinator,
at (806) 372-3381 or lhardin@theprpc.org. Proposals must be received
at PRPC by 3:00 p.m. on August 3, 2009.
TRD-200902712
Leslie Hardin
Training and Support Coordinator, Workforce Development Facilities
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
Filed: July 1, 2009
Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grants
INTRODUCTION: The Governor's Division of Emergency Management (GDEM),
acting for the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), is requesting
proposals for Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Hazardous
Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grants to be awarded to Cities/Counties
representing LEPCs to further their work in hazardous materials transportation
emergency planning.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES: LEPCs are mandated by the federal Emergency
Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) to provide planning
and information for communities relating to chemicals, in their use,
storage or transit. The U.S. Department of Transportation has made
grant money available to enhance communities' readiness for responding
to hazardous materials transportation incidents. A grant may be used
by an LEPC in various ways, depending on a community's needs.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Each proposal must be developed by an LEPC,
the membership of which is recognized by the SERC, in cooperation
with county and/or city governments. The proposal must be approved
by a vote of the LEPC. Each LEPC shall arrange for a city or county
to serve as its fiscal agent for management of any and all money awarded
under this grant.
CERTIFICATION: The fiscal agent must provide certification to commit
funds for this project. The certification must be in the form of an
enabling resolution from the county or authorization to commit funds
from the city as appropriate.
BUDGET LIMITATIONS: Total funding for these grants is dependent
on the amount granted to the state from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
No less than seventy-five percent of the money granted to the state
for planning will be awarded to LEPCs. This is the eighteenth of a
series of annual grant awards, which will be issued through FY 2010.
Grants will be awarded based upon project, population, hazardous materials
risk, need, and cost-effectiveness as judged by SERC. GDEM will fund
eighty percent of the total project amount approved by the SERC. Twenty
percent of the project cost must be borne by the grantee. Approved
in-kind contributions may be used to satisfy this contribution. LEPCs
must maintain the same level of spending for planning as an average
of the past two years, in addition to the grant.
EXAMPLES OF PROPOSALS:
* Development, improvement, and implementation of the emergency
plans required under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know
Act (EPCRA), as well as exercises, which test the emergency plan.
Improvement of emergency plans may include hazard analysis as well
as response procedures for emergencies involving transportation of
hazardous materials including radioactive materials.
* An assessment to determine flow patterns of hazardous materials
within a State, between a State and another State, Territory or Native
American Land, and development and maintenance of a system to keep
such information current.
* An assessment of the need for regional hazardous materials emergency
response teams or to assess local response capabilities.
* Conducting emergency response drills and exercises associated
with emergency response plans.
* Temporary Technical staff to support the planning effort. (Staff
funding under planning grants cannot be diverted to support other
requirements of EPCRA.)
* Public outreach about hazardous materials training issues such
as community protection, chemical emergency preparedness, or response.
* Any other planning project related to the transportation of hazardous
materials approved by GDEM.
CONTRACT PERIOD: Grant contracts begin as early as November 1,
2009, and end August 31, 2010.
FINAL SELECTION: GDEM shall review the proposals. The SERC Subcommittee
on Planning will make the final selection. The State is under no obligation
to award grants to all applicants.
APPLICATION FORMS AND DEADLINE: You can obtain a "Request for Application"
package by downloading the application from the GDEM website (http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/planning.htm);
or by requesting a copy from the HazMat Preparedness Officer at emdtechhaz@txdps.state.tx.us
or by calling at (512) 424-5985. The completed (original and four
copies) "Request for Application" package should be sent via certified/registered
mail or other private mail delivery service, requiring a signature
to the Governor's Division of Emergency Management, Preparedness Section,
Technological Hazards Unit, P.O. Box 4087, Austin, Texas 78773-0225
and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on September 1, 2009. You can find
additional information by searching on the State of Texas eGrants
Website www.texasonline.state.tx.us/tolapp/egrants/search.htm. Search
for Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Planning Grant,
or by e-mailing a request for information to emdtechhaz@txdps.state.tx.us.
TRD-200902666
Lamar Beckworth
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Filed: June 29, 2009
Announcement of Application for State-Issued Certificate of Franchise Authority
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) received an
application on June 25, 2009, for 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 Kilgore Video, Inc. for
a State-Issued Certificate of Franchise Authority, Project Number
37150 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
The requested CFA service area includes the municipality of Kilgore,
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 37150.
TRD-200902700
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 30, 2009
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility
Commission of Texas (commission) an application on June 25, 2009,
to amend a certificate of convenience and necessity for a proposed
transmission line in Dallam and Sherman Counties, Texas.
Docket Style and Number: Application of Southwestern Public Service
Company to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a
Proposed Transmission Line within Dallam and Sherman Counties, Texas.
Docket Number 37104.
The Application: The application of Southwestern Public Service
Company (SPS) for a proposed transmission line is designated the Dallam
County Substation to Sherman County Substation Transmission Line Project.
SPS stated that the proposed transmission line is needed to provide
reliable transmission service to the existing and growing loads in
Dallam and Sherman Counties. The miles of right-of-way for this project
will be approximately 37 to 47 miles (depending on approved route).
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 August 10, 2009. 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 37104.
TRD-200902701
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 30, 2009
Notice is given to the public of the filing on June 25, 2009, with
the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission), a notice of intent
to file a long run incremental cost (LRIC) study pursuant to P.U.C.
Substantive Rule §26.214. The applicant will file the LRIC study
on or about July 6, 2009.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Central Telephone Company
of Texas d/b/a Embarq for Approval of LRIC Study for Individual Voice
Channels with ISDN-PRI Functionality Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive
Rule §26.214, Docket Number 37151.
Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with
the administrative law judge written comments or recommendations concerning
the LRIC study referencing Docket Number 37151. Written comments or
recommendations should be filed no later than forty-five (45) days
after the date of a sufficient study and should be filed at the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas
78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477.
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY)
may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free 1-800-735-2989.
All comments should reference Docket Number 37151.
TRD-200902699
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 30, 2009
Request for Comment Regarding the Management Fee
Notice is hereby given that the Texas Council on Purchasing from
People with Disabilities (Council) will review and approve the management
fee rate charged by the central nonprofit agency, TIBH Industries
Inc., for its services to the community rehabilitation programs (CRPs)
for Fiscal Year 2010 as required by §122.019(e) of the Texas
Human Resources Code. This review will be conducted at the Council's
meeting on Friday, September 18, 2009. The Council's meeting will
be held at the Capitol Extension, 1400 North Congress Avenue, Hearing
Room E2.026 Austin, Texas. TIBH Industries Inc. has requested that
the Council set the management fee rate at 6.25% of the sales price
for products, 6% of the contract price for services and 5% for Temporary
Services. The Council seeks public comment on TIBH Industries Inc.
management fee rate request as required by §122.030(a), (b) of
the Texas Human Resources Code.
Comments should be submitted in writing on or before Friday, September
11, 2009 to Kelvin Moore of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People
with Disabilities, 111 E. 17th Street, Austin, Texas 78711.
For all other questions or comments, contact the Texas Council
on Purchasing from People with Disabilities at (512) 463-3244. In
addition, hearing and speech impaired individuals with text telephones
(TTY) may also contact the Council on Purchasing from People with
Disabilities at (800) 531-5441.
TRD-200902627
David Duncan
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities
Filed: June 26, 2009
Notice is hereby given that the Texas Council on Purchasing from
People with Disabilities (Council) intends to review the services
provided by the central nonprofit agency, TIBH Industries Inc., for
Fiscal Year 2010 as required by §122.019(c) of the Texas Human
Resources Code. This review will be considered at the next Council
meeting on Friday, September 18, 2009. The Council's meeting will
be held at the Capitol Extension, 1400 North Congress Avenue, Hearing
Room E2.026, Austin, Texas. The Council requests that interested parties
submit comments regarding the services of TIBH Industries Inc. in
its operation of the State Use Program, under §122.019(a) - (b)
of the Texas Human Resources Code.
Comments should be submitted in writing on or before Friday, September
11, 2009 to Kelvin Moore of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People
with Disabilities, 111 E. 17th Street, Austin, Texas 78711.
For all other questions or comments, contact the Texas Council
on Purchasing from People with Disabilities at (512) 436-3244. In
addition, hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones
(TTY) may also contact the Council on Purchasing from People with
Disabilities at (800) 531-5441.
TRD-200902626
David Duncan
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities
Filed: June 26, 2009
Aviation Division - Request for Proposal for Aviation Architectural/Engineering Services
The City of Galveston, through its agent, the Texas Department
of Transportation (TxDOT), intends to engage an aviation professional
architectural/engineering firm for services pursuant to Government
Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A. TxDOT Aviation Division will solicit
and receive proposals for professional aviation architectural/engineering
design services described below:
Airport Sponsor: City of Galveston. TxDOT CSJ No. 09TBGALVN. Scope:
Provide architectural/engineering design services to renovate the
existing airport terminal building at Scholes International Airport,
Galveston, Texas.
There is no DBE requirement (0%) for this project. TxDOT Project
Manager is Stephanie Kleiber.
To assist in your proposal preparation the criteria, 5010 drawing,
and most recent airport layout plan are available online at
www.txdot.gov/avn/avninfo/notice/consult/index.htm
by selecting "Scholes International Airport at Galveston."
Interested firms shall utilize the latest version of Form AVN-550,
titled "Aviation Engineering Services Proposal". The form may be requested
from TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas
78701-2483, phone number, 1-800-68-PILOT (74568). The form may be
emailed by request or downloaded from the TxDOT web site at
http://www.txdot.gov/business/projects/aviation.htm.
The form may not be altered in any way. All printing must be in
black on white paper, except for the optional illustration page. Firms
must carefully follow the instructions provided on each page of the
form. Proposals may not exceed the number of pages in the proposal
format. The proposal format consists of seven pages of data plus two
optional pages consisting of an illustration page and a proposal summary
page. Proposals shall be stapled but not bound in any other fashion.
PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT.
ATTENTION: To ensure utilization of the latest version of Form
AVN-550, firms are encouraged to download Form AVN-550 from the TxDOT
website as addressed above. Utilization of Form AVN-550 from a previous
download may not be the exact same format. Form AVN-550 is a PDF Template.
Please note:
Five completed, unfolded copies of Form AVN-550
must be received by TxDOT Aviation Division at 150 East Riverside
Drive, 5th Floor, South Tower, Austin, Texas 78704 no later than August
3, 2009, 4:00 p.m. Electronic facsimiles or forms sent by email will
not be accepted. Please mark the envelope of the forms to the attention
of Edie Stimach.
The consultant selection committee will be composed of local government
members. The final selection by the committee will generally be made
following the completion of review of proposals. The committee will
review all proposals and rate and rank each. The criteria for evaluation
of engineering proposals can be found at
http://www.txdot.gov/business/projects/aviation.htm.
All firms will be notified and the top rated firm will be contacted
to begin fee negotiations. The selection committee does, however,
reserve the right to conduct interviews for the top rated firms if
the committee deems it necessary. If interviews are conducted, selection
will be made following interviews.
If there are any procedural questions, please contact Edie Stimach,
Grant Manager, at 1-800-68-PILOT at extension 4518. For technical
questions, please contact Stephanie Kleiber, at 1-800-68-PILOT at
extension 4524.
TRD-200902695
Joanne Wright
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: June 30, 2009
In accordance with Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter B,
the Texas Department of Transportation (department) publishes this
notice of a consultant contract award for providing the department
services for a Management and Organizational Review. The request for
proposal was published in the April 10, 2009, issue of the Texas Register
(34 TexReg 2418).
The consultant will review, analyze, and propose recommendations
to the Texas Transportation Commission relative to the management
and organizational structure of administration, divisions, districts,
offices, and regions of the department. The consultant will propose
and document alternative solutions for an independent analysis of
the department to optimize performance, improve transparency and accountability,
promote the effective and efficient use of resources, and assist in
the identification of future resources needed to meet the goals of
the department.
The selected consultant for these services is Grant Thornton, LLP,
112 East Pecan Street, Suite 2800, San Antonio, Texas 78205. The total
value of the contract is $1,497,210.05. The contract work period started
on June 25, 2009, and will continue until December 31, 2009. The final
report is to be submitted on or before December 31, 2009.
TRD-200902694
Joanne Wright
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: June 30, 2009
The Texas Department of Transportation (department) is soliciting
comments for potential revisions to department rules including, but
not limited to, 43 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 15, Subchapter
A, concerning Transportation Planning.
Prior to the 81st Legislature, Regular Session, 2009, the Sunset
Advisory Commission made several recommendations for legislation that
would require the department to redevelop and regularly update the
statewide transportation plan to establish a transparent, well-defined,
and understandable system of project programming. The recommendations
of the Sunset Advisory Commission report were incorporated into the
transportation planning article of the department's sunset bill. Although
the sunset bill was not enacted, the concepts expressed in the Conference
Committee Report for House Bill 300 provide a basis for revisions
to the department's existing transportation planning and project development
program.
The development of planning guidelines, selection of projects,
establishment of program funding categories, and creation of formulas
for the allocation of transportation funds are of the utmost importance
to the entire state and the department desires that its partners in
transportation, as well as the general public, participate in those
processes. The information gathered from the comments will be used
to assist the department in developing proposed rules to establish
a comprehensive transportation planning and project development program
that includes the following:
1. a long-range plan which will provide: (i) specific, long term
transportation goals for the state and measurable targets for each
goal; (ii) identification of priority corridors, projects, or areas
of the state that are of particular concern; and (iii) a participation
plan for obtaining input on the goals and priorities from other entities
and the general public;
2. a mid-range planning program covering approximately 10 years
for which the Texas Transportation Commission (commission): (i) specifies
criteria for selection of projects; (ii) defines program funding categories;
and (iii) defines each phase of a major transportation project, including
planning, design, and construction;
3. a short-range work plan covering approximately 4 years that
contains project schedules with funding for each phase, a right of
way acquisition plan, letting plan, and summary of progress;
4. consistent planning and programming requirements for metropolitan
planning organizations;
5. criteria for selection by the department and each metropolitan
planning organization of projects to be included in the statewide
transportation plan, based on the commission's transportation goals
and measurable targets for each goal;
6. criteria for designating a project as a statewide connectivity
project with benchmarks for evaluating the progress of a statewide
connectivity project and time lines for implementation;
7. an extended cash flow forecast that includes near-term, mid-term,
and long-term periods for each method and category of funding;
8. funding formulas for all types of transportation projects;
9. formulas for the allocation of funds to each metropolitan planning
organization that take into consideration performance measures and
include several criteria, such as lane miles, level of congestion,
percentage of population below federal poverty level, census population,
safety, total vehicle miles traveled, and truck vehicle miles traveled;
10. a procedure that allows the department and metropolitan planning
organizations to move projects forward or delay projects if more or
less funds than expected are available; and
11. regular reporting requirements that are clear and understandable.
The department is seeking both general ideas and specific language
suggestions. Comments on specific text changes should include the
appropriate citations to sections, subsections, paragraphs, etc. of
existing rules for proper reference. A current version of 43 Texas
Administrative Code, Chapter 15, Subchapter A, concerning Transportation
Planning, is available online at:
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=5&ti=43&pt=1&ch=15&sch=A&rl=Y
The department will accept only written comments and they should
be addressed to Bob Jackson, General Counsel, 125 East 11th Street,
Austin, Texas 78701, or via e-mail to rcarter@dot.state.tx.us. The
deadline for receipt of comments is 5:00 p.m. August 10, 2009. The
department will not respond individually to comments received pursuant
to this notice. When proposed rules have been drafted and prior to
any formal action by the commission, the department will publish another
notice containing a copy of the draft rules and request for comments.
TRD-200902722
Joanne Wright
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: July 1, 2009
The Texas Department of Transportation (department) will hold a
public hearing on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Texas
Department of Transportation, 200 East Riverside Drive, Room 1A-2,
Austin, Texas to receive public comments on the July Out of Cycle
2009 Revisions to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP) for FY 2008-2011. The STIP reflects the federally funded transportation
projects in the FY 2008-2011 Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs)
for each Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in the state. The
STIP includes both state and federally funded projects for the nonattainment
areas of Beaumont, Dallas-Fort Worth, El Paso, and Houston. The STIP
also contains information on federally funded projects in rural areas
that are not included in any MPO area, and other statewide programs
as listed.
Title 23, United States Code, §134 and §135 require each
designated MPO and the state, respectively, to develop a TIP as a
condition to securing federal funds for transportation projects under
Title 23 or the Federal Transit Act (49 USC §5301, et seq.).
Section 134(j) requires an MPO to develop its TIP in cooperation
with the state and affected transportation operators, to provide an
opportunity for interested parties to participate in the development
of the program, and further requires the TIP to be updated at least
once every four years and approved by the MPO and the Governor or
Governor's designee. Section 135(g) requires the state to develop
a STIP for all areas of the state in cooperation with the designated
MPOs and, with respect to non-metropolitan areas, in consultation
with affected local officials, and further requires an opportunity
for participation by interested parties as well as approval by the
Governor or the Governor's designee.
In accordance with 43 TAC §15.8(d), a copy of the proposed
July Out of Cycle 2009 Revisions to the FY 2008-2011 STIP will be
available for review at the time the notice of hearing is published,
at each of the department's district offices, at the department's
Transportation Planning and Programming Division offices located in
Building 118, Second Floor, 118 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas,
and on the department's website at:
www.txdot.gov
Persons wishing to review the July Out of Cycle 2009 Revisions
to the FY 2008-2011 STIP may do so online or contact the Transportation
Planning and Programming Division at (512) 486-5033.
Persons wishing to speak at the hearing may register in advance
by notifying Lori Morel, Transportation Planning and Programming Division,
at (512) 486-5033 not later than Tuesday, July 28, 2009, or they may
register at the hearing location beginning at 9:00 a.m. on the day
of the hearing. Speakers will be taken in the order registered. Any
interested person may appear and offer comments or testimony, either
orally or in writing; however, questioning of witnesses will be reserved
exclusively to the presiding authority as may be necessary to ensure
a complete record. While any persons with pertinent comments or testimony
will be granted an opportunity to present them during the course of
the hearing, the presiding authority reserves the right to restrict
testimony in terms of time or repetitive content. Groups, organizations,
or associations should be represented by only one speaker. Speakers
are requested to refrain from repeating previously presented testimony.
Persons with disabilities who have special communication or accommodation
needs or who plan to attend the hearing may contact the Government
and Public Affairs Division, at 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas
78701-2483, (512) 463-9957. Requests should be made no later than
three days prior to the hearing. Every reasonable effort will be made
to accommodate the needs.
Further information on the FY 2008-2011 STIP may be obtained from
Lori Morel, Transportation Planning and Programming Division, 118
East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 486-5033. Interested
parties who are unable to attend the hearing may submit comments to
James L. Randall, P.E., Director, Transportation Planning and Programming
Division, 118 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704. In order
to be considered, all written comments must be received at the Transportation
Planning and Programming office by Monday, August 24, 2009 at 4:00
p.m.
TRD-200902693
Joanne Wright
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: June 30, 2009
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Notice of Request for Proposals
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Notice of District Petition
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