ISSUE OF January 3, 1992" ve5="?"> In Addition The Texas Register is required by statute to publish certain documents, including applications to purchase control of state banks, notices of rate ceilings, changes in interest rate and applications to install remote service units, and consultant proposal requests and awards. To aid agencies in communicating information quickly and effectively, other information of general interest to the public is published as space allows. Texas Air Control Board Notice of Contested Case Hearing Number 280 An examiner for the Texas Air Control Board (TACB) will conduct a contested case hearing on the application by Tex Tin Corporation (Company) to amend Permit Number R-8809 for correction of an error made in calculating the emission flow rate from the plant scrubber system of the Kaldo Furnace and to replace its impact crusher (hammer mill) with a jaw crusher in the company's plant located at the intersection of Highway 146 and FM 519 near Texas city, Galveston County plant. Deadline for Requesting To Be a Party. At the hearing, only those persons admitted as parties and their witnesses will be allowed to participate. Presently, the only prospective parities are the applicant and TACB. Any person who may be affected by emissions for the proposed facility who wants to made a party must send a specific written request for party status to hearings examiner Cindy Hurd and make sure that this request is actually received at the TACB Central Office, 12124 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753 by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 1992. The examiner cannot grant party status after that deadline, unless there is good cause for the request arriving late. Hearing requests, comments, or other correspondence sent to TACB before publication of this notice will not be considered as a request for party status. The examiner will decide on party status at the prehearing conference. Prehearing Conference. The examiner has scheduled a prehearing conference at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 1992, at the TACB Central Office, Room 143-E, 12124 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753. At this conference, the examiner will consider any motions of the parties, but may grant contested motions for continuance only upon proof of good cause. The examiner will also establish a specific date prior to the hearing on the merits for the exchange of written and documentary evidence. Time and Place of Hearing. The examiner has set the hearing to begin at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 1992, at the TACB Central Office, Room 143-E, 12124 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753. What the Applicant Must Prove. This hearing is a contested case hearing under the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act, sec.13, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-13a. It is generally conducted like a trial in district court. The applicant must demonstrate, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the proposed facility will meet the requirements of the Texas Clean Air Act, sec.382.0518, Texas Health and Safety Code (the Act), Chapter 382, and TACB Rule 116.3. These requirements include compliance with all applicable TACB and federal regulations, including the requirement that the proposed facility will use the best available control technology, considering the technical practicability and economic reasonableness of reducing or eliminating emissions. Public Attendance and Testimony. Members of the general public may attend the prehearing conference and the hearing. Those who plan to attend are encouraged to telephone the TACB Central Office in Austin, at (512) 908-1770 a day or two prior to the prehearing conference and the hearing dates in order to confirm the settings, since continuances are sometimes granted. Any person who wants to give testimony at the hearing, but does not want to be a party, may call the TACB Hearings Section of the Legal Division at (512) 908-1770 to find out the names and addresses of all persons who may be contacted about the possibility of presenting testimony. Information About the Application and TACB Rules. Information about the application and copies of the TACB's Rules and Regulations are available at the TACB Regional Office located at 5555 West Loop South, Suite 300, Bellaire, Texas 77401-2192, City Hall Offices of Texas City, at 1801 9th Avenue North, Texas City, Texas 77592 and the TACB Central Office located at 12124 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753. Legal Authority. This hearing is called and will be conducted under the authority of the Act, sec.sec.382.029, 382.030, 382.031 and 382.061 and TACB Procedural Rules 103.11(3), 103.31, and 103.41. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1991. TRD-9116208 Steve Spaw, P.E. Executive Director Texas Air Control Board Filed: December 20, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 908-1451 Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative Enforcement Actions The Texas Air Control Board (TACB) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed agreed board orders (ABOs) pursuant to the Act of July 30, 1991, Senate Bill 2, sec.2.23, 72nd Legislature, 1st Called Session (to be codified in the Texas Clean Air Act at the Health and Safety Code, sec.382.096). The Act, sec.382.096 of the Act requires that the TACB may not approve these ABOs unless the public has been provided an opportunity to submit written comments. Section 382.096 requires that notice of the proposed orders and 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 February 2, 1992. Section 382.096 also requires that the TACB promptly consider any written comments received and that the TACB may withhold approval of an ABO if a comment indicates the proposed ABO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Texas Clean Air Act. Additional notice is not required if changes to an ABO are made in response to written comments. A copy of each of the proposed ABOs is available for public inspection at both the TACBs Central Office, located at 12124 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 908-1000 and at the applicable regional office listed following. Written comments about these ABOs should be sent to the Staff Attorney designated for each ABO at the TACB's Central Office in Austin, and must be received by 5 a.m. on February 2, 1992. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the staff attorney at (512) 908-1850. The TACB staff attorneys are available to discuss the ABOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, sec.382.096 provides that comments on the ABOs should be submitted to the TACB in writing. (1) Company: Andy's Mill; Location: Wolfe City, Hunt County; Type of Facility: woodworking plant; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.1, unauthorized construction; Penalty: $1,125; Staff Attorney: Susan Jere White, (512) 908-1845; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (2) Company: Mrs. Baird's Bakery, Inc.; Location: Fort Worth, Tarrant County; Type of Facility: bread production plant; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.1, unauthorized construction; Penatly: $0; Staff Attorney: Bill Zeis, (512) 908-1844; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312; Fort Worth, Texas 76116; (817) 732-5531. (3) Company: Baytank (Houston), Inc.; Location: Seabrook, Harris County; Type of Facility: bulk storage terminal; Rule Violated: TACB sec.101.20(1), compliance with federal new source performance standards for volatile organic liquid storage vessels; TACB sec.101. 20(2), compliance with federal national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants for equipment leaks (fugitive emission sources); Penalty: $3,000; Staff Attorney: Susan Owen, (512) 908-1842; Regional Office: 5555 West Loop, Suite 300, Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666- 4964. (4) Company: Bee Motors; Location: Grand Prairie, Dallas County; Type of Facility: motor vehicle sales operation; Rule Violated: TACB sec.114.1(c), offering for sale in the State of Texas motor vehicles which were not equipped with the emission control systems or devices with which the motor vehicles were originally equipped; Penalty: $500; Staff Attorney: Kevin R. Jung, (512) 908-1848; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116 (817) 732-5531. (5) Company: Boeing Aerospace and Electronics; Location: Irving, Dallas County; Type of Facility: printed circuit board manufacture; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.1, unauthorized construction of a degreaser; Penalty: $1,725; Staff Attorney: Scott A. Humphrey, (512) 908-1847; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (6) Company: Brockway Standard, Inc.; Location: Farmers Branch, Dallas County; Type of Facility: three-piece can manufacture; Rule Violated: TACB sec.115.421(7), emissions of volatile organic compounds from surface coating processes; Penalty: $4,250; Staff Attorney: David D. Duncan, (512) 908-1855; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531 (7) Company: Cedar Crest Auto Location: Dallas, Dallas County; Type of Facility: motor vehicle inspection station; Rule Violated: TACB sec.114.3(b), issuance of vehicle inspection certificates without inspecting emission control related requirements; Penalty: $2,000; Staff Attorney: Scott A. Humphrey, (512) 908-1847; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (8) Company: City of Cedar Park; Location: Intersection of El Salido and Aster Pass, Williamson County; Type of Facility: sandblasting operation; Rule Violated: TACB sec.101.4, nuisance emissions; Penalty: $0; Staff Attorney: Bill Zeis, (512) 908-1844; Regional Office: 500 Lake Air Drive, Suite 1, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 772-9240 or (817) 772-9241. (9) Company: Comet One Hour Cleaners & Laundry; Location: Duncanville, Dallas County; Type of Facility: dry cleaners; Rule Violated: TACB sec.115.521, failure to vent dryer exhaust through a properly functioning control device; Penalty: $0; Staff Attorney: Susan Owen, (512) 908-1842; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (10) Company: Cox Industries, Inc.; Location: Balch Springs, Dallas County; Type of Facility: galvanized fence fittings manufacturing plant; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.5, failure to operate as represented in permit application; Penalty: $900; Staff Attorney: David D. Duncan, (512) 908-1855; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (11) Company: D & B Materials, Inc. and Vulcan Materials Company; Location: Helotes, Bexar County; Type of Facility: asphalt pre-coat plant, sand and gravel plant, and rock crushing plant; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.1, unauthorized construction; Penalty: $3,000; Staff Attorney: Susan Jere White, (512) 908-1845; Regional Office: 4335 Piedras West, Suite 101 San Antonio, Texas 78228 (512) 734-7981 or (512) 734-7982. (12) Company: The Dow Chemical Company; Location: Freeport, Brazoria County; Type of Facility: Petrochemical Manufacture; Rule Violated: TACB sec.120.11, compliance with air-related requirements of Texas Water Commission permit; TACB sec.101.20(1) and sec.116.4, which require compliance with federal New Source Performance Standards for Equipment Leaks at Synthetic Organic Chemical Plants and for Equipment Leaks in Petroleum Refineries; TACB sec.101.20(2), which requires compliance with federal national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants for equipment leaks (fugitive emission sources); Penalty: $29,500; Staff Attorney: Bill Zeis, (512) 908-1844; Regional Office: 5555 West Loop, Suite 300 Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666- 4964. (13) Company: DYO Chemical Company; Location: Hutchins, Dallas County; Type of Facility: leather dye and finish blending; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.1, unauthorized construction; Penalty: $500; Staff Attorney: Kevin R. Jung, (512) 908-1848; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (14) Company: Exxon Company, U.S.A.; Location: Baytown, Harris County; Type of Facility: refinery; Rule Violated: TACB sec.115.322(4), failing to cap or plug open-ended valves; TACB sec.101.20(1), which requires compliance with federal new source performance standards for petroleum refineries; TACB sec.115.212(a)(1), failure to use required emission controls on a loading facility. Penalty: $5,400; Staff Attorney: Scott A. Humphrey, (512) 908-1847; Regional Office: 5555 West Loop, Suit 300, Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666- 4964. (15) Company: GNB Incorporated; Location: Farmers Branch, Dallas County; Type of Facility: lead acid battery plant; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.1, unauthorized construction; TACB sec.101.20(1), compliance with federal new source performance standards for lead acid battery plants; Penalty: $21,950; Staff Attorney: Susan Owen, (512) 908-1842; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (16) Company: Laidlaw Environmental Services (Recovery), Inc. Location: Houston, Harris County; Type of Facility: chemical transfer; Rule Violated: TACB sec.101.4, nuisance emissions; Penalty: $2,000; Staff Attorney: Stephen D. Journeay, (512) 908-1856; Regional Office: 5555 West Loop, Suite 300, Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666- 4964. (17) Company: La Roche Industries, Inc.; Location: Sterrett, Ellis County; Type of Facility: ammonia distribution; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.1, unauthorized construction; Penalty: $1,750; Staff Attorney: Scott A. Humphrey, (512) 908-1847; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (18) Company: Jack Lane Used Cars; Location: Baytown, Harris County; Type of Facility: motor vehicle sales operation; Rule Violated: TACB sec.114.1(c)(1) and (2), offering for sale, motor vehicles not equipped with original emission control equipment and/or the emission control equipment was not in good operable condition; Penalty: $2,000; Staff Attorney: Susan Owen, (512) 908-1842; Regional Office: 5555 West Loop, Suite 300, Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666- 4964. (19) Company: LaPorte Chemical Corporation; Location: LaPorte, Harris County; Type of Facility: organic chemical manufacture; Rule Violated: TACB sec.101.20(2), which requires compliance with federal national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants (vinyl chloride); Penalty: $7,000; Staff Attorney: Bill Zeis, (512) 908-1844; Regional Office: 5555 West Loop, Suite 300, Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666- 4964. (20) Company: Lucas Motors; Location: Fort Worth, Tarrant County; Type of Facility: motor vehicle sales operation; Rule Violated: TACB sec.114.1(c), offering for sale in the State of Texas motor vehicles which were not equipped with the emission control systems or devices with which the motor vehicles were originally equipped; Penalty: $450; Staff Attorney: Kevin R. Jung, (512) 908-1848; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (21) Company: Magnetek National Electric Coil; Location: Brownsville, Cameron County; Type of Facility: electric product facility; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.1, unauthorized construction; Penalty: $2,400; Staff Attorney: David D. Duncan, (512) 908-1855; Regional Office: Matz Building, Room 204, 513 East Jackson Harlingen, Texas 78550, (512) 425-6010. (22) Company: Mid-Cities Ready Mix, Incorporated; Location: Southlake, Tarrant County; Type of Facility: concrete batch plant; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.4, failing to comply with Standard Exemption conditions relating to dust control; TACB sec.116.6(b), failure to maintain control equipment; Penalty: $900; Regional Office: Susan Jere White, (512) 908-1845; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312 Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (23) Company: Mobil Chemical Company; Location: Beaumont, Jefferson County; Type of Facility: chemical plant; Rule Violated: TACB sec.101.20(2), which requires compliance with federal national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants for equipment leaks (fugitive emission sources); Penalty: 3,000; Staff Attorney: Kevin R. Jung, (512) 908-1848; Regional Office: 4605-B Concord Road, Beaumont, Texas 77703, (409) 838-0397 or (409) 838-0398. (24) Company: Mobil Oil Corporation; Location: Beaumont, Jefferson County; Type of Facility: petroleum refinery; Rule Violated: TACB sec.115.322(2), which requires repair of leaking valves in volatile organic compound service within (15) days; Penalty: $2,000; Staff Attorney: Bill Zeis, (512) 908-1844; Regional Office: 4605-B Concord Road, Beaumont, Texas 77703, (409) 838-0397 or (409) 838-0398. (25) Company: Night Hawk Frozen Foods, Inc.; Location: Austin, Travis County; Type of Facility: TACB sec.101.4, nuisance level smoke and odor emissions; Penalty: $3,000; Staff Attorney: Scott A. Humphrey, (512) 908-1847; Regional Office: 500 Lake Air Drive, Suite 1, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 772-9240 or (817) 772-9241. (26) Company: Normco Leasing, Inc.; Location: Houston, Harris County; Type of Facility: bulk storage terminal; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.1, unauthorized construction; Penalty: $3,000; Staff Attorney: Bill Zeis, (512) 908-1844; Regional Office: 5555 West Loop, Suite 300, Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666- 4964. (27) Company: Northeast Motors; Location: Fort Worth, Tarrant County; Type of Facility: motor vehicle sales operation; Rule Violated: TACB sec.114.1(c), offering for sale in the State of Texas motor vehicles which were not equipped with the emission control systems or devices with which the motor vehicles were originally equipped; Penalty: $1,000; Staff Attorney: Kevin R. Jung, (512) 908-1848; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (28) Company: Oxy Petrochemicals, Inc.; Location: Corpus Christi, Nueces County; Type of Facility: ethylene manufacturing facility; Rule Violated: sec.101.20(2), which requires compliance with federal national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants (benzene); Penalty: $11,000; Staff Attorney: David D. Duncan, (512) 908-1855; Regional Office: 1231 Agnes Street Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 882-5828 or (512) 882-5829. (29) Company: Pavers Supply Company; Location: FM 149, Montgomery County; Type of Facility: hot mix asphalt plant; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.4, by commencing asphalt production and material handling operations earlier in the morning then authorized by permit; TACB sec.116.5, by failing to construct as represented in the permit application; TACB sec.116.1(a), by failing to submit an operating application on time; Penalty: $22,800; Staff Attorney: Bill Zeis, (512) 908-1844; Regional Office: 5555 West Loop, Suite 300, Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666- 4964. (30) Company: Polysar Gulf Coast, Inc.; Location: Orange, Orange County; Type of Facility: TACB sec.101.20(2), which requires compliance with federal national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (benzene); Penalty: $13,800; Staff Attorney: Bill Zeis, (512) 908-1844; Regional Office: 4605-B Concord Road, Beaumont, Texas 77703, (409) 838-0397 or (409) 838-0398. (31) Company: Quantum Design; Location: Austin, Travis County; Type of Facility: specialty chemical production plant; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.1, unauthorized construction; Penalty: $500; Staff Attorney: Susan Owen, (512) 908-1842; Regional Office: 500 Lake Air Drive, Suite 1, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 772-9240 or (817) 772-9241. (32) Company: Jerry Stewart Shell Station; Location: Seagoville, Dallas County; Type of Facility: motor vehicle inspection station; Rule Violated: TACB sec.114.3(b), issuance of vehicle inspection certificates without inspecting emission control related requirements; Penalty: $2,500; Staff Attorney: David D. Duncan, (512) 908-1855; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (33) Company: T and G Services; Location: Fresno, Fort Bend County; Type of Facility: sand blasting operation; Rule Violated: TACB sec.101.4, nuisance level dust emissions; Penalty: $1,000; Staff Attorney: Susan Owen, (512) 908-1842; Regional Office: 5555 West Loop, Suite 300, Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666- 4964. (34) Company: Temple-Inland Forest Products Corporation; Location: Evadale, Jasper County; Type of Facility: pulp and paperboard mill; Rule Violated: TACB sec.101.4, nuisance level emissions; Penalty: $62,000; Staff Attorney: Susan Jere White, (512) 908-1845; Regional Office: 4605-B Concord Road, Beaumont, Texas 77703, (409) 838-0397 or (409) 838-0398. (35) Company: Texaco Chemical Company; Location: Conroe, Montgomery County; Type of Facility: chemical plant; Rule Violated: TACB sec.101.4, nuisance emissions; Penalty: $26,000; Staff Attorney: Bill Zeis, (512) 908-1844; Regional Office: 5555 West Loop, Suite 300 Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666- 4964. (36) Company: Texas Petrochemicals Corporation; Location: Houston, Harris County; Type of Facility: synthetic organic chemicals manufacture; Rule Violated: TACB sec.101.4, nuisance level smoke and odor emissions; Penalty: $54,000; Staff Attorney: Kevin R. Jung, (512) 908-1848; Regional Office: 5555 West Loop, Suite 300 Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666- 4964. (37) Company: Texas Precision Plating, Inc.; Location: Garland, Dallas County; Type of Facility: metal plating; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.1, unauthorized construction; Penalty: $500; Staff Attorney: Scott A. Humphrey, (512) 908-1847; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (38) Company: Texas Stone Industries; Location: Valley View, Cooke County; Type of Facility: rock crushing operation; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.1, construction without permit or standard exemption; TACB sec.116.4, failure to comply with Standard Exemption Number 73; Penalty: $2,000; Staff Attorney: Kevin R. Jung, (512) 908-1848; Regional Office: 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531. (39) Company: Vernor Materials; Location: Clute, Brazoria County; Type of Facility: rock crusher and hot mix plant; Rule Violated: TACB sec.116.1, unauthorized construction; Penalty: $4,170; Staff Attorney: Scott A. Humphrey, (512) 908-1847; Regional Office: 5555 West Loop, Suite 300, Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666- 4964. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 27, 1991. TRD-9116370 Lane Hartsock Director, Planning and Development Program Texas Air Control Board Filed: December 27, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 908-1451 Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council Request for Proposal The Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council (CTF) announces the availability of funds to establish programs to prevent child abuse and neglect. Description. The funding priority by the CTF Council for fiscal year 1993 is educating parents of children ages zero-5. The contract period for funding awarded in response to this Request for Proposal (RFP) is September 1, 1992- August 31, 1993. Contracts may be renewed twice for a total contract period of three years, as authorized by the CTF Council. Renewal is not automatic and renewal applications will be required. Eligibility Criteria. To be eligible to apply for funding, an applicant must: be an agency/organization in operation (i.e., registered with the Secretary of State) for a minimum of two years; not be a state agency; choose to utilize one of six CTG Council-approved curricula: CEDEN Parent-Child Program; Community of Caring, Care Unit Program; Health Start; The Nursing Program for Parents and Children Birth to Five Years; Parents as Teachers; Practical Parent Education; if selected for funding: provide local matching funds of 10% of the contract funding amount for year one; use funds in Texas for the benefit of children and families residing in Texas and for primary or secondary secondary prevention, not for treatment; and not use funds to support existing programs or duplicate efforts within an organization. The RFP application packet includes complete instructions, application requirements, deadline details, and hours that resource staff at the Children's Trust Fund office will be available to answer inquires about the application. Requesting RFP Application Packet. Review eligibility criteria; if eligible, request an RFP packet by telephone, mail, or in persons: (512) 479-9406 (automated 24-hour-a-day line for requesting RFP packets only); Children's Trust Fund of Texas, 8929 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78758-6854, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.). Requesting Curriculum Information Packets. Descriptions and detailed information on approved curricula and curricula resource persons appear on pages 15-21 of the RFP packet. Potential applicants may, however, request information from persons specified below, during the times listed. Ceden Parent-Child Program (packet cost $5). Dr. Emily Vargas-Adams, Dr. Martin Arocena, Cynthia Doran, CEDEN Family Resource Center, Austin, (512) 477-1130 (Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. CST). Community of Caring (no cost for packet). Diana Rush, Community of Caring, Washington, DC, (203) 393-1250 (Monday-Wednesday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. CST) Healthy Start (packet cost $5). Gail Breakey, Betsy Pratt, Hawaii Family Stress Center, (808) 732-0000 (Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CST). The Nurturing Program For Parents and Children Birth To Five Years (no cost for packet). Kathryn Dravage, Louise Elliott, Connie Smith, Juliana Dellinger- Bavolek, Dr. Stephen Bavolek, Family Development Resources, Inc., Park City, Utah, 1-(800)-688-5822 (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. CST); FAX (801) 649-9599. Parents as Teachers (packet cost $5). Mary Ellen Nudd, Mental Health Association (MHA) in Texas, Austin, (512) 454-3705, FAX (512) 454-3725; Elaine Shiver, MHA in Texas, Dallas, (214) 934-8506, FAX (214) 934-8512; Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CST). Practical Parent Education (no cost for packet). Judy Farmer, Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, 1 (800) 580-8272, (512) 467-0222, ext. 6115; FAX (512) 467-6927 (Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday, 9-11 a.m. CST). Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 16, 1991. TRD-9116304 Janie D. Fields Executive Director Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council Filed: December 23, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 458-1281 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor Application Seminar for Texas Narcotics Control Program Applicants The Criminal Justice Division (CJD), Office of the Governor, will be conducting a grant application seminar for eligible applicants under the Texas Narcotics Control Program. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 1992, at 9 a.m. at the Wyndham Southpark Hotel, located at 4140 Governor's Row (Ben White Boulevard and South IH-35), Austin. The deadline for submission of applications will be 5 p.m., Monday, March 16, 1992. The CJD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications submitted and to negotiate modifications to improve the quality and cost- effectiveness of any proposed program. This announcement in no way obligates the CJD to award grant funds or to pay any costs incurred by applicants as a result of responding to this announcement. Under the Governor's Texas Narcotics Control Program, the following types of program areas may be considered for funding if funds are available: multijurisdictional task force programs; innovative programs; programs to improve drug control technology; urban enforcement and prosecution programs; criminal justice information systems; financial investigation programs; and drug control evaluation programs. Eligible applicants include state agencies and county and local units of government or a combination thereof. All applications must comply with the program criteria and the requirements outlined in the 1992 Statewide Strategy for Drug and Violent Crime Control. Additional information and application kits may be obtained by contracting your local Regional Council of Governments or by writing our office at TNCP, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1919. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 20, 1991. TRD-9116303 David A. Talbot, Jr. General Counsel Office of the Governor Filed: December 23, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 463-1919 Texas Education Agency Notice of Contract Award This Notice of Contract is filed pursuant to the provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 664-4. Description: The Texas Education Agency has entered into contract with CyberLink Corporation for professional services to aid in expanding an integrated telecommunications system for the public school system pursuant to the provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 664-4 and the Texas Education Code, sec.14.043. This contract secures telecommunications engineering services to aid implementation of the DIR certified video broadcast network portion of an integrated telecommunications system (ITS), including evaluation and testing of bid equipment and contractor installation practices for 250 television receive- only sites, securing satellite transponder time, securing local uplink capabilities, improvements to the current TEA studio for teleconferencing and satellite uplinking, and continuing preparations for subsequent expansion of the system to all public school districts. This contract also is to reassess a network design for digital services including further analysis of tariff costs, state school system traffic requirements, data communications services and needs, and comparisons of a proposed VSAT data network and selected terrestrial alternatives. Dates for the Project: The contract ending date is August 31, 1992. Project Amount: The contract is not to exceed $155,000. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 18, 1991. TRD-9116282 Lionel R. Meno Commissioner of Education Filed: December 20, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Notice of Public Hearing The Texas Education Agency Division of Special Education Programs will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 15, 1992, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in Room 1-110 of the William B. Travis Building located at 1701 North Congress Avenue in Austin. The public hearing will provide an opportunity for the public to review and to comment on the Fiscal Year 1993 Assurances regarding implementation of the requirements under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Act. Copies of the Fiscal Year 1993 Assurances are available for public review in each regional education service center in Texas. Copies are also available for public review at the Texas Education Agency, Special Education Programs, 1717 West Sixth Street, Room 310, Austin. Persons interested in reviewing the Fiscal Year 1993 Assurances should contact the special education director at the nearest education service center, or Ms. Jill Flannery, Special Education Programs, Texas Education Agency, at (512) 463-9414. It is not necessary for the public to pre-register to testify at the hearing. Interpreters will be available at the public hearing. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 18, 1991. TRD-9116283 Lionel R. Meno Commissioner of Education Filed: December 20, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Public Review and Comment The Texas Education Agency hereby notifies all interested parties of the intent to make available and provide information about the Fiscal Year 1993 Assurances regarding implementation of the requirements under Part B of IDEA. To qualify for a Part B grant award for Fiscal Year 1993, Texas must submit information demonstrating that the state is meeting the new state plan requirements under Part B that have been added by Public Law 101-476 and Public Law 102-119. In meeting the state plan requirements, Texas will submit a completed assurance statement. The statement provides, in effect, that: throughout the period of its Fiscal Year 1993 grant award, Texas will operate its Part B program in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Public Law 101-476 and 102-119, and with any additional regulatory requirements that are in effect at the time the grant award is made, and as soon as possible following publication of the final regulations, but no later than July 1, 1993 (to qualify for Fiscal Year 1994 funds), Texas will amend its state plan and applicable state statutes and regulations (if necessary) to conform to the final Part B regulations (i.e., 34 Code of Federal Regulations Part 300). The first draft of the Fiscal Year 1993 Assurances is available statewide for public review and comment from December 16, 1991, through January 26, 1992. Oral testimony presented at the statewide public hearing and written comments submitted to the Texas Education Agency by January 26, 1992, will be recorded and responded to in the summary of public comments. A final draft of the Fiscal Year 1993 Assurances will be submitted to the United State Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, for approval on February 15, 1992. Copies of the Fiscal Year 1993 Assurances are available for public review in each regional education service center in Texas. Copies are also available for public review at the Texas Education Agency, Special Education Programs, 1717 West Sixth Street, Room 310, Austin. Parties interested in reviewing the Fiscal Year 1993 Assurances should contact the special education director at the nearest education service center, or Ms. Jill Flanner, Special Education Programs, Texas Education Agency (512) 463-9414. Any party is invited to submit written comments to Ms. Flannery. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1991. TRD-9116281 Lionel R. Meno Commissioner of Education Filed: December 20, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Texas Employment Commission Consultant Contract Amendment In accordance with Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11c, the Texas Employment Commission (TEC) furnishes this notice of a consultant contract amendment. The notice of intent to amend was published in the November 5, 1991, issue of the Texas Register (16 TexReg 6311). Description of Service. This private consultant shall provide services to assist the Texas Employment Commission in developing and implementing a comprehensive redesign of the Unemployement Insurance Tax System. Name of Consultant. The consultant is Andersen Consulting, 701 Brazos Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Amount of Contract. The original contract has been amended to increase the maximum amount by $1,726,700, making the total amount payable $5, 356,700. The period of service continues to extend to January 3, 1993. Due Date. Deliverables are due by January 31, 1993. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 20, 1991. TRD-9116284 C. Ed Davis Deputy Administrator for Legal Affairs Texas Employment Commission Filed: December 20, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 463-2291 Texas Department of Health Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials The Texas Department of Health has taken actions regarding licenses for the possession and use of radioactive materials as listed in the table following. The subheading labeled "Location" indicates the city in which the radioactive material may be possessed and/or used. The location listing " Throughout Texas" indicates that the radioactive material may be used on a temporary basis at job sites throughout the state. insert pg 2 [graphic] In issuing new licenses and amending and renewing existing licenses, the Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control, has determined that the applicants are qualified by reason of training and experience to use the material in question for the purposes requested in accordance with Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation in such a manner as to minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the applicants' proposed equipment, facilities, and procedures are adequate to minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the issuance of the license(s) will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public or the environment; and the applicantes satisfy any applicable special requirements in the Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation . This notice affords the opportunity for a hearing on written request of a licensee, applicant, or person affected within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. A person affected is defined as a person who is resident of a county, or a county adjacent to the county, in which the radioactive materials are or will be located, including any person who is doing business or who has a legal interest in land in the county or adjacent county, and any local government in the county; and who can demonstrate that he has suffered or will suffer actual injury or economic damage due to emissions of radiation. A licensee, applicant, or person affected may request a hearing by writing David K. Lacker, Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, 78756-3189. Any request for a hearing must contain the name and address of the person who considers himself affected by agency action, identify the subject license, specify the reasons why the person considers himself affected, and state the relief sought. If the person is represented by an agent, the name and address of the agent must be stated. Copies of these documents and supporting materials are available for inspection and copying at the office of the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, 1212 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas, from 8 a.m. to 5 p. m. Monday-Friday (except holidays). Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 20, 1991. TRD-9116321 Robert A. MacLean, M.D. Deputy Commissioner Texas Department of Health Filed: December 23, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 835-7000 Notice of Intent to Revoke Certificates of Registration Pursuant to Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation (TRCR), Part 13, (25 TAC sec.289.112), the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas Department of Health (department), filed complaints against the following registrants: Almeda Clinic, Houston, R14801; R. Michael Henderson, D.D.S., Amarillo, R13304; Triangle Dental Supply, Incorporated, Beaumont, R06759. The department intends to revoke the certificates of registration; order the registrants to cease and desist use of radiation machine(s); order the registrants to divest themselves of such equipment; and order the registrants to present evidence satisfactory to the bureau that they have complied with the orders and the provisions of the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 401. If the fees are paid and the items in the complaints are corrected within 30 days of the date of each complaint, the department will not issue an order. This notice affords the opportunity to the registrants for a hearing to show cause why the certificates of registration should not be revoked. A written request for a hearing must be received by the bureau within 30 days from the date of service of the complaint to be valid. Such written request must be filed with David K. Lacker, Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189. Should no request for a public hearing be timely filed or if the fees are not paid or the items in the complaints are not corrected, the certificates of registration will be revoked at the end of the 30-day period of notice. A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, 1212 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except holidays). Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 20, 1991. TRD-9116419 Robert A. MacLean, M.D. Deputy Commissioner Texas Department of Health Filed: December 20, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 835-7000 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Notice of Public Hearing Housing Trust Fund The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (department) hereby gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 7, 1992, at 10:30 a.m. at the Crest Hotel on Townlake, 111 East First Street and Congress Avenue, Austin, with respect to the creation, funding, and implementation of the housing trust fund (fund) by the department. The fund will be used to provide loans, grants, or other comparable forms of assistance to local units of government, public housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, and income-eligible persons, families, and households to finance, acquire, rehabilitate, and develop descent, safe, and sanitary housing. Use of the fund is limited to providing assistance for persons and families of low and very low income and providing technical assistance and capacity building to nonprofit organizations engaged in developing housing for persons and families of low and very low income. All interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing and to express their views on the fund. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Richard A. Moya, Acting Executive Director, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, P.O. Box 13941 Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 474- 2974 or 1-800-792-1119. Persons who plan to attend the hearing are encouraged to inform the agency in advance of the public hearing, either in writing or by telephone. Any interested persons unable to attend the public hearing may submit their views in writing to the department prior to the date scheduled for the hearing. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 20, 1991. TRD-9116298 Mario Aguilar Attorney Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Filed: December 20, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 474-2974 or 1-(800)-792-1119 Commission on Jail Standards Consultant Proposal Request The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) requests, pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11C, the submission of proposals from qualified individuals to advise and assist TCJS in a survey of jails across the state under the terms of the Juvenile Justice and Deliqency Prevention Act, Public Law 93-415, as amended. The individual selected will conduct on-site analyses of records and facilities at approximately 60 county and municipal jails and prepare required documentation and reports to verify compliance information regarding the removal of juveniles from the facilities. All work performed under this contract shall be reimbursed on an hourly basis and is expected to be completed within 100 calendar days of contract approval. Travel expenses shall be reimbursed based upon state per diem rates with direct operating expenses provided by TCJS. Interested persons should submit written proposals to include qualifications, experience, and references to the TCJS, 611 South Congress Avenue, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78704 by January 20, 1992. Final selection of the consultant shall be based upon availability, experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to work independently. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1991. TRD-9116205 Jack E. Crump Executive Director Texas Commission on Jail Standards Filed: December 20, 1991 For further information, please call (512) 463-5505 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Property Tax Consultants Advisory Council The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation is accepting applications from persons interested in consideration for appointment to the Property Tax Consultants Advisory Council established by Senate Bill 733, which became effective September 1, 1991. The pertinent rules may be found in 16 TAC sec.66.1 and sec.66.62, published in the September 17, 1991, issue of the Texas Register (16 TexReg 5115). Interested persons may request an application by contacting the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation at (512) 463-7352 or (512) 463-7357. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 20, 1991. TRD-9116263 Larry E. Kosta Executive Director Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Filed: December 20, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 463-3127 Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Consultant Contract Award This award of consulting services is being filed pursuant to the provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11c. On October 28, 1991, the Central Office of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR) filed a request for proposals in the November 5, 1991, issue of the Texas Register (16 TexReg 6371). The department has contracted with Mendall Associates whose business address is 815 Lewiston Drive, San Jose, California 95136. The contract requires Mendall Associates to provide ongoing consultation with TDMHMR programming staff to complete the design, testing, and evaluation of the automated knowledge base, the Automated Screening and Assessment program. The consultant will: conduct periodic review of the system for accuracy and reliability; recommend changes to the system; develop a plan to pilot and test the system; design reports; provide assistance and training to staff at pilot sites; develop a plan for statewide implementation; develop a plan for long-term maintenance of the knowledge base; and assist the development of documentation. The contract was entered into on January 2, 1992. The total value of the contract is $70,000. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 23, 1991. TRD-9116356 Dennis R. Jones Commissioner Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Filed: December 23, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 465-4591 Public Utility Commission of Texas Notices Central Telephone Company of Texas (Centel) provides the following notice of its proposal to establish one-way optional extended area service (EAS) from the Holland exchange to the Belton exchange for subscribers in its Holland exchange. This service, if approved, will be available on an optional basis at the following monthly rates: [graphic] Percent discount applicable to rates charges for a toll call placed from Holland to Belton. This proposal has been assigned Docket Number 10022 by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Should you have any questions regarding this proposal, you may contact the company at (817) 628-4334. Persons who wish to intervene in this proceeding or comment upon action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Public Information Office at (512) 458-0223, or (512) 458-0227, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf within 15 days of this notice. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 20, 1991. TRD-9116305 Mary Ross McDonald Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: December 23, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 458-0100 Central Telephone Company of Texas (Centel) provides the following notice of its proposal to establish two-way optional extended metro service (EMS) from the Porter Heights exchange to the Houston metropolitan exchange for subscribers in its Porter Heights exchange. This service, if approved, will be available on an optional basis at the following monthly rates: [graphic] This proposal has been assigned Docket Number 10014 by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Should you have any questions regarding this proposal, you may contact the company at (817) 628-4334. Persons who wish to intervene in this proceeding or comment upon action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Public Information Office at (512) 458-0223, or (512) 458-0227, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf within 15 days of this notice. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 20, 1991. TRD-9116306 Mary Ross McDonald Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: December 23, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 458-0100 Central Telephone Company of Texas (Centel) provides the following notice of its proposal to establish two-way optional extended metro service (EMS) from the Rhome exchange to the Fort Worth exchange for subscribers in its Rhome exchange. This service, if approved, will be available on an optional basis at the following monthly rates: [graphic] This proposal has been assigned Docket Number 10017 by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Should you have any questions regarding this proposal, you may contact the company at (817) 628-4334. Persons who wish to intervene in this proceeding or comment upon action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Public Information Office at (512) 458-0223, or (512) 458-0227, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf within 15 days of this notice. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 20, 1991. TRD-9116308 Mary Ross McDonald Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: December 23, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 458-0100 Notices of Intent To File Pursuant To Public Utility Commission Substantative Rule 23.27 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 for approval of customer-specific PLEXAR-Custom Service for Texas Tech University, Lubbock. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for Approval of Plexar-Custom Service for Texas Tech University Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27(k). Tariff Control Number 10815. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval of Plexar-Custom Service for Texas Tech University. The geographic service market for this specific service is the Lubbock area. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 400N, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Information Section at (512) 458-0256, or (512) 458-0221 for the teletywriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 20, 1991. TRD-9116309 Mary Ross McDonald Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: December 23, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 458-0100 Notice of Intent To File Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.28 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.28 for approval of promotional rates for an existing service, MaxiMizer 800 Service (sm), Common Line 800 Service. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company to Offer promotional Rates for MaxiMizer 800 Service (sm), Common Line 800 Service. Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.28; Tariff Control Number 10807. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval of promotional rates for an existing service, MaxiMizer 800 Service (sm) , Common Line 800 Service, for a one-month period beginning February 1, 1992. Approval of the proposed promotion would allow SWB to waive 54 percent of the nonrecurring service establishment charge applicable to MaxiMizer 800 Service, Common Line 800 Service. Persons who wish to comment upon action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 400N, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Information Section at (512) 458- 0223 or (512) 458-0227 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 20, 1991. TRD-9116307 Mary Ross McDonald Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: December 23, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 458-0100 State Securities Board Correction of Error The State Securities Board submitted proposed new and amended 7 TAC sec.sec.133. 1, 133.15, 133.17, 133.19, 133.20, 133.23, and 133.24, concerning forms. The rules appeared in the December 6, 1991, Texas Register (16 TexReg 6987). Due to proofreading errors by the Texas Register , the month and year should read "January 1992" rather than "January 1991" as printed. The earliest possible date of adoption for Chapters 101, 115, and 133 should read January 6, 1992. In sec.133.20, the words "for registration" should follow the word "application" in the first sentence. Texas Water Commission Enforcement Orders Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, which states that if the commission finds that a violation has occurred and a civil penalty is assessed, the commission shall file notice of its decision in the Texas Register not later than the 10th day after the date on which the decision is adopted, the following information is submitted. An enforcement order was issued to Tinse Chemical Company Incorporated, (SWR 38465) on December 10, 1991, assessing $337,600 in administrative penalties with $107,600 deferred and foregoned pending compliance. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Erick Birch, Staff Attorney, Texas Water Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-8069. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 18, 1991. TRD-9116346 Laurie J. Lancaster Notices Coordinator Texas Water Commission Filed: December 23, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 463-7898 Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, which states that if the commission finds that a violation has occurred and a civil penalty is assessed, the commission shall file notice of its decision in the Texas Register not later than the 10th day after the date on which the decision is adopted, the following information is submitted. An enforcement order was issued to Monarch Rod Service (SWR 39986) on December 10, 1991, assessing $129,200 in administrative penalties with $125,700 deferred and foregoned pending compliance. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting H. Glenn Hall, III, Staff Attorney, Texas Water Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-8069. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 18, 1991. TRD-9116348 Laurie J. Lancaster Notices Coordinator Texas Water Commission Filed: December 23, 1991 For further information, please call (512) 463-7898 Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, which states that if the commission finds that a violation has occurred and a civil penalty is assessed, the commission shall file notice of its decision in the Texas Register not later than the 10th day after the date on which the decision is adopted, the following information is submitted. An enforcement order was issued to Dalho Corporation (Permit 12117-01) on December 10, 1991, assessing $3,980 in administrative penalties. Stipulated penalties were also imposed. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Margaret Ligarde, Staff Attorney, Texas Water Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-8069. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 18, 1991. TRD-9116349 Laurie J. Lancaster Notices Coordinator Texas Water Commission Filed: December 23, 1991 For further information, please call (512) 463-7898 Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, which states that if the commission finds that a violation has occurred and a civil penalty is assessed, the commission shall file notice of its decision in the Texas Register not later than the 10th day after the date on which the decision is adopted, the following information is submitted. An enforcement order was issued to AMOCO Oil Company (SWR 30139) on December 10, 1991, assessing $49,120 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Glenn Hall, Staff Attorney, Texas Water Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-8069. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 18, 1991. TRD-9116350 Laurie J. Lancaster Notices Coordinator Texas Water Commission Filed: December 23, 1991 For further information, please call (512) 463-7898 Meeting Notice A meeting of the Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee of the Galveston Bay National Estuary Program is scheduled for: Thursday, January 9, 1992, 9 a.m., Room 1-122-Bayou Building, University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston. During this month's meeting, STAC will continue to review and approve Project Work Plans and Quality Assurance Plans for FY 1992 Characterization Studies. Additionally, STAC will develop descriptions of potential FY 1993 projects which will be forwarded to the Management Committee for consideration in January. Finally, Dr. Susan Hadden, University of Texas, LBJ School of Public Affairs, will address the S/TAC regarding the "Bay-Wide Management Evaluation" that she is conducting for the GBNEP. Issued in Houston, Texas on December, 19, 1991. TRD-9116322 Frank S. Shipley, Ph.D. Program Manager, Galveston Bay National Estuary Program Texas Water Commission Filed: December 23, 1991 For further information, please call: (713) 332-9937 Texas Water Development Board Request for Proposals for Water Research The Texas Water Development Board (board) requests, pursuant to 31 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.355.3, the submission of water research proposals leading to the possible award of contracts for Fiscal Year 1992. Guidelines for water research proposals which include an application form will be supplied by the board. Description of Planning Objectives. All water research applications must address a portion of the water research topic priority list developed at the research workshop sponsored by the board and the Texas Water Resources Institute titled "Water for Texas-Setting the Research Agenda." Therefore, proposals are requested for the following topics: water quality-develop and perform procedures to evaluate the actual effectiveness of best management practices (bmps) including structural and nonstructural controls, water quality-remote sensing of water quality and associated GIS (geographic information system) mapping including locations of contamination sources, water quality-oil wells and their impact on water sources of pollution including types and quantities, controlling factors, and water quality impacts, aquatic ecosystems-quantify quality, aquatic productivity, diversity, and ambient toxicity, water use efficiency-evaluate water conservation programs and integrate finding into long-term systems planning including municipal, commercial, industrial, and agricultural conservation programs, water use efficiency-aquifer management including data collection and interpretation, natural and artificial recharge, etc., water use efficiency-production agriculture: conversion of irrigation systems, optimum cropping systems, specific crops for specific areas, etc. law, in situations, and policy-economic, institutional, and legal aspects of innovative water allocation mechanisms including transfers and market-based pricing, hydrology and climatology-recharge to aquifers involving amounts and techniques. Description of Funding Consideration. Up to $500,000 has been initially authorized for water research assistance from the board's research and planning fund for use in fiscal year 1992. Following the receipt and evaluation of all applications, the board may adjust the amount of funding initially authorized for water research. Up to 100% funding may be provided to individual applicants, however applicants are encouraged to contribute matching funds or services. In the event that acceptable proposals are not submitted, the board retains the right to not award contracts funds. Deadline, Review Criteria, and Contact Person for Additional Information. Ten copies of the full water research application form must be filed with the board prior to 5 p.m., February 20, 1992. Proposals must be directed to Craig D. Pedersen, Executive Administrator, Texas Water Development Board, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711-3231. Applications will be evaluated according to 31 TAC sec.355.5 and the proposal rating form included in the Texas Water Development Board guidelines for water research grants. Research shall not duplicate work planned or underway by state agencies. All potential applicants must contact the board to obtain the Texas Water Development Board guidelines for water research grants. Requests for information, the rules covering the board's research and planning fund, detailed evaluation criteria, and guidelines may be directed to Ms. Carolyn L. Brittin at the preceding address or (512) 475-2056. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 20, 1991. TRD-9116280 Gail L. Allan Assistant General Counsel Texas Water Development Board Filed: December 20, 1991 For further information, please call: (512) 463-7981