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 Additional Extension of Deadlines for Written Comments In the November 20, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 8136), the Texas Air Control Board (TACB) published a notice of public hearings on proposed rule amendments to be held December 14-15, 1992. The purpose of the hearings is to receive testimony on proposed revisions to TACB Regulation VII, concerning Control of Air Pollution From Nitrogen Compounds. In the December 15, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 8819) , the original deadline of December 31, 1992, for receipt of written comments was extended to February 1, 1993. Now the deadline has been extended to February 1, 1993. Now the deadline has been extended to February 15, 1993. All comments at the hearings, as well as written comments received by 4 p.m. on February 15, 1993, at the TACB Central Office in Austin, will be considered by the Board prior to any final decision on the proposed changes. Copies of the proposed revisions are available at the TACB Air Quality Planning Annex, located at 12118 North IH-35, Park 35 Technology Center, Building A, Austin, Texas 78753 and at all TACB regional offices. For further information, call Kevin Bloomer at (512) 908-1514. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 22, 1993. TRD-9318070 Lane Hartsock Deputy Director, Air Quality Planning Texas Air Control Board Filed: January 22, 1993 Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner 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 Texas Civil Statutes, Title 79, Articles 1.04, 1.05, as amended (Texas Civil Statutes, Articles 5069- 1.04, 1.05). [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 19, 1993. TRD-9317935 Al Endsley Consumer Credit Commissioner Filed: January 20, 1993 Texas Cosmetology Commission Exam Seminar The Texas Cosmetology Commission will conduct an "Operator Exam Seminar" on Sunday, February 7, 1993, at the Omni Austin (formerly Radisson Plaza), 700 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701. The seminar will begin at 9 a.m. and end at approximately 4 p.m. The seminar fee is $10 payable at the door. For hotel reservations call 1 (800) 695-2740 and advise them you will be attending the Texas Cosmetology Commission seminar. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 19, 1993. TRD-9317936 Ron Resech Executive Director Texas Cosmetology Commission Filed: January 20, 1993 Employees Retirement System of Texas Contract for Consulting Services-Benefits Communication on Programs, Administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas This award for consulting services is being filed pursuant to the provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11(c). The consultant will provide benefits communication services on programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. The consultant is N. J. Robnett, Jr., P. O. Box 685093, Austin, Texas 78758. The total cost for the contract is $24,000, and the term of the contract is January 15, 1993-August 31, 1993. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 22, 1993. TRD-9318106 Charles D. Travis Executive Director Employees Retirement System of Texas Filed: January 22, 1993 Contract for Trustee Election Administrator This award is being filed in accordance with the Government Code, sec.815. 003 concerning a contract for trustee election administrator services. The Request for Proposals was published on October 23, 1992, at (17 TexReg 7547). The firm selected will administer the 1993 Board of Trustees election for the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Further services may be necessary if a run-off election is required. The firm selected is National Computer Systems, 4401 West 76th Street, Edina, MN 55435. The total value of the Contract is not to exceed $52,214. The beginning date is January 15, 1993, and reports and summaries of actions and accomplishments are due upon request by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 22, 1993. TRD-9318105 Charles D. Travis Executive Director Employees Retirement System of Texas Filed: January 22, 1993 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 below. 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. [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 applicants 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, The Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday (except holidays). Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 15, 1993. TRD-9318132 Robert A. MacLean, M.D. Deputy Commissioner Texas Department of Health Filed: January 25, 1993 Texas Department of Human Services Notice of Public Hearing The Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the department's proposed reimbursement rates for the following programs: Case Management for Individuals with Mental Retardation or Related Condition; Case Management for Persons with Chronic Mental Illness; Case Management for High-Risk Pregnant Women and High-Risk Infants; Rehabilitative Services for Persons with Mental Illness; and Diagnostic Services for Persons with Potential of Mental Retardation. The hearing is held in compliance with 40 TAC sec.24.102(j), which requires a public hearing on proposed reimbursement rates for medical assistance programs. The public hearing will be held on February 12, 1993 at 9 a.m. in the department's public hearing room of the John H. Winters Center (701 West 51st Street, Austin, First Floor, East Tower). Interested parties may request to have mailed to them or may pick up a briefing package concerning the proposed reimbursement rates on or after January 29, 1993, by contacting Kathy E. Hall, MC E-601, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 450-3702. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 25, 1993. TRD-9318123 Nancy Murphy Agency Liaison, Policy and Document Support Texas Department of Human Services Filed: January 25, 1993 North Central Texas Council of Governments Request for Proposals This request by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for consultant services is filed under the provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11c. NCTCOG and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA) are requesting proposals to develop a strategic public transportation plan for downtown Fort Worth. Contract Award Procedures. The firm selected to perform this study will be recommended by the Project Review Committee (PRC). The PRC will use evaluation criteria and methodology consistent with the scope of services contained in the Request for Proposals. The NCTCOG Executive Board will review the PRC's recommendation, and if found acceptable, will issue an award of contract. Regulations. NCTCOG, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Statute 252, 41 United States Code 2000d to 2000d-4; and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 1, Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that is will affirmatively assure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, or national origin in consideration of an award. Due Date. Proposals must be submitted no later than 12 noon, February 8, 1993, to David Aria, Senior Transportation Planner, North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Drive, Second Floor, or P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888. For more information and copies of the Request for Proposals, contact Shirley Henry, (817) 640-3300. Issued in Arlington, Texas, on January 19, 1993. TRD-9318078 Mike Eastland Executive Director North Central Texas Council of Governments Filed: January 22, 1993 Consultant Request. This request by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for consultant services is filed under the provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11c. NCTCOG is requesting proposals to produce a video that will encourage Chief Executive Officers of major companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area to promote alternative commute modes to and from work within their companies. Contract Award Procedures. The firm selected to perform this study will be recommended by the Travel Demand Management (TDM) Committee. The TDM Committee will use evaluation criteria and methodology consistent with the scope of services contained in the Request for Proposals. The NCOTCOG Executive Board will review the TDM Committee's recommendation, and if found acceptable, will issue an award of contract. Regulations. NCTCOG, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Statute 252, 41 United States Code 2000d to 2000d-4; and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 1, Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively assure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, or national origin in consideration of an award. Due Date. Proposals must be submitted no later than 12 noon, February 12, 1993, to Lynn Hayes, Transportation Planner II, North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Drive, Second Floor, or P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888. For more information and copies of the Request for Proposals, contact Shirley Henry, (817) 640-3300. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 19, 1993. TRD-9318077 Mike Eastland Executive Director North Central Texas Council of Governments Filed: January 22, 1993 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Request for Public Input National Recreation Trails Fund The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) solicits input from interested parties about how best to distribute funds available through a new National Recreational Trails Fund (NRTF). TRPW recently received notice that the state's share of the NRTF will be $228,294 for Fiscal Year 1993. These funds will be available through a reimbursement grant program for trail development and maintenance. The funds come from a portion of the federal tax on motor fuel consumed by non-highway recreational vehicles. Even though the tax is collected from motorized trail users, the act dictates spending on non-motorized trails as well. While there are some federal restrictions and guidelines associated with this program, state have been given maximum flexibility in the administration of these funds. TPWD will host a meeting on February 2, 1993, to seek input from the trails community and other interested parities on how to make the best use of these dollars. The meeting will be held from 1-5 p.m. in the Commission Hearing Room of there department headquarters at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin. Once of the topics addressed will be to prioritized uses for the funds among trail maintenance, new trail construction, trail acquisition, and trailhead and trailside facilities. Other issues include whether to set a ceiling for individual grants, require a match from the applicant, earmark funds for safety and environmental education, or give priority to volunteer citizen groups or government. Information about the funds and topics for discussion are available on request by writing Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Greenways Program, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744; or by call Andy Goldbloom at (512) 389-4737. Interested parties unable to attend the public input meeting may submit comments by original copy at the address or by facsimile transmission (512) 389-4469 no later than 5 p.m. on February 12, 1993. After review and analysis or input received, TPWD will develop a recreational trails grant program. Before final action on that program, TPWD will seek additional public comments during a public comment period. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 20, 1993. TRD-9318011 Paul M. Shinkawa Director, Legal Services Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Filed: January 21, 1993 Public Utility Commission of Texas Notice of Proceeding For Approval of Extended Area Service Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of a petition on September 22, 1992, seeking approval of extended metropolitan service pursuant to sec.23.49(i) of the Public Utility Commission of Texas substantive rules. The following is a summary of the joint petition. Docket Title and Number. Petition of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for Optional Extended Metropolitan Service Around the Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth Metropolitan Exchanges, Docket Number 11483, before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Joint Petition. In Docket Number 11483, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWB) seeks approval of a joint petition for optional Extended Metropolitan Service (EMS) for all Tier 1 and Tier 2 SWB exchanges around the Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth metropolitan exchanges. EMS is an optional service that will provide residents unlimited two-way calling between certain exchanges for a flat monthly fee. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or 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 Public Information Office by February 4, 1993, at (512) 458-0256. The telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) number for the Public Information Office is (512) 458-0221. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 20, 1993. TRD-9318034 John M. Renfrow Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: January 21, 1993 Texas Water Commission Notice of Application For Waste Disposal Permit Notice is given by the Texas Water Commission of public notices of waste disposal permit applications issued during the period of January 18, 1993- January 22, 1993. No public hearing will be held on these applications unless an affected person has requested a public hearing. Any such request for a public hearing shall be in writing and contain: the name, mailing address, and phone number of the person making the request; and a brief description of how the requester, or persons represented by the requester, would be adversely affected by the granting of the application. If the commission determines that the request sets out an issue which is relevant to the waste discharge permit decision, or that a public hearing would serve the public interest, the commission shall conduct a public hearing, after the issuance of proper and timely notice of the hearing. If no sufficient request for hearing is received within 30 days of the date of publication of notice concerning the applications, the permit will be submitted to the commission for final decision on the application. Information concerning any aspect of these applications may be obtained by contacting the Texas Water Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7906. Listed are the name of the applicant and the city in which the facility is located, type of facility, location of the facility, permit number, and type of application-new permit, amendment, or renewal. City of Alpine; the wastewater treatment facilities; are approximately 2 1/2 miles northeast of the City of Alpine on the west bank of Alpine Creek in Brewster County; renewal; 10117-01. Ascension Resorts, Limited; the wastewater treatment facilities; are approximately 0.5 mile northwest of the intersection of League Line Road and White Oak Drive on Lake Conroe in Montgomery County; renewal; 13417-01. City of Callisburg; the wastewater treatment facilities; are adjacent to and west of FM Road 678, approximately 3,000 feet southeast of the intersection of FM Roads 678 and 2896 in Cooke County; renewal; 11840-01. City of Corpus Christi; the wastewater treatment facilities; are at the intersection of Nile Drive and Ennis Joslin Road in the City of Corpus Christi in Nueces County; renewal; 10401-04. City of Devers; the wastewater treatment facilities; are south of the City of Devers, on the south side of U.S. Highway 90, adjacent to Chism Street in Liberty County; renewal; 11540-01. City of Eldorado; the wastewater treatment facilities; are approximately 5, 000 feet northeast of the intersection of U.S. Highway 277 and U.S. Highway 915 in Schleicher County; renewal; 10165-01. Exxon Corporation, Mount Belvieu Plastics Plant; a polyethylene manufacturing plant; the plant site is immediately west of the Southern Pacific Railroad Line (about one mile west of State Highway 146) and immediately east of Hatcherville Road and approximately two miles northwest of the City of Mount Belvieu, Chambers and Liberty County; renewal; 02546. Gardner-Culler Industries, Inc.; a plant manufacturing flat and beveled-edge mirrors; the plant site is approximately four miles southeast of the City of Huntsville on the east side of State Highway 75 an immediately south of the Goree Prison Farm in Walker County; renewal; 02919. Ronald G. Horton; the wastewater treatment facilities; are adjacent to Sam Rayburn Reservoir, approximately 500 feet southeast of the intersection of State Highway 147 and FM Road 3123, approximately 5.9 miles northeast of the intersection of State Highways 63 and 147 in Angelina County; renewal; 11438-01. City of Jefferson; the wastewater treatment facility; are approximately 2, 200 feet east of U.S. Highway 59 at the north end of North Line Street in Marion County; renewal; 10801-01. Liberty City Water Supply Corporation; the wastewater treatment facilities; are immediately west of State Highway 135 on the south bank of Rocky Creek in Gregg County; renewal; 11179-01. Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, Sherman Plant; a manufacturing plant producing tempered and laminated automobile glass; the plant site is at 1400 Highway 1417, 6,000 feet west of U.S. Highway 75 in the City of Sherman, Grayson County; renewal; 02943. City of Los Fresnos; the wastewater treatment facilities; are southwest of Los Fresnos approximately 2,000 feet west of FM Road 1847 and 3,000 feet south of State Highway 100 at the end of Nogal Street in Cameron County; renewal; 10590- 02. Matagorda County Water Control and Improvement District Number 5; the Blessing Wastewater Treatment Facilities are; immediately west of the intersection of Pecan Street and Sixth Street in the City of Blessing in Matagorda County; renewal; 10217-01. Robert W. and Betty R. Mercer; the wastewater treatment facilities; are approximately 1.8 miles south of the intersection of Interstate Highway 20 and State Highway 43 and approximately 5,800 feet east of State Highway 43 in Harrison County; renewal; 13085-01. Montgomery County Municipal Utility District Number 48; the Kingwood Place Wastewater Treatment Facilities; the plant site is approximately 250 feet south of River Ridge Drive and 3/4 mile west of U.S. Highway 59 in Montgomery County; renewal; 12434-01. City of Pasadena; the Vince Bayou Wastewater Treatment Facilities; the plant site is on the east and west banks of Vince Bayou, west of McDonald Street and north of West Richey Access Road in Harris County; renewal; 10053-05. Pendleton Associates, Inc.; the wastewater treatment facilities are; approximately 500 feet north of State Highway 21 on the west shore of Toledo Bend Reservoir at Pendleton Bridge in Sabine County; renewal; 11099-01. Pioneer Concrete of Texas, Inc., Woodlands Sand and Gravel; a sand and gravel plant; the plant site is four miles east of Interstate Highway 45 adjacent to Sleepy Hollow Road in Montgomery County; renewal; 02502. Pirates Cove Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation; the Pirates Cove Condominium Wastewater Treatment Facilities; the plant site is approximately 1, 250 feet south of State Highway 185, between 15th and 16th Streets in the City of Port O'Conner in Calhoun County; renewal; 12553-01. Red Lick Independent School District; the wastewater treatment facilities; are approximately 1.5 miles east of the intersection of Interstate Highway 30 and FM Road 2253; approximately 1,000 feet west of the intersection of Earnest Road and FM Road 2148 in Bowie County; renewal; 13392-01. Southwestern Electric Power Company; the Wilkes Power Plant, a steam electric generating station; the plant site is adjacent to Johnson Creek Reservoir approximately 1 1/2 miles southwest of State Highway 49 and 12 miles northwest of the City of Jefferson in Marion County; renewal; 01331. Tidwell Timbers Municipal Utility District; the wastewater treatment facilities; are located on the west Bank of Greens Bayou; north of and adjacent to Tidwell Road in Harris County; renewal; 13333-01. Tisdale Air Conditioning and Heating Company; the wastewater treatment facilities; are on the north side of FM Road 1485 at a point approximately two miles east of State Highway 105 and FM Road 1485 intersection in Montgomery County; renewal; 12508-01. The McLendon Company; the wastewater treatment facilities; are approximately 2,000 feet southwest of the intersection of Interstate Highway 45 and West Road in Harris County; renewal; 12413-01. Yeh's Brothers Inc., doing business as Days Inn Intercontinental Airport; from the Days Inn Wastewater Treatment Facilities; the plant site is at 17607 Highway 59 approximately two miles south of its intersection with FM Road in Harris County; renewal; 12138-01. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 22, 1993. TRD-9318114 Gloria A. Vasquez Chief Clerk Texas Water Commission Filed: January 22, 1993 Public Notice The Texas Water Commission publishes a report in accordance with the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361, Solid Waste Disposal Act known as the Annual Report of the Hazardous and Solid Waste Program. The report provides a summary of activities performed by the Industrial and Hazardous Waste Division and Field Operations Division in accomplishing its mission to effectively manage hazardous and industrial nonhazardous programs for the State of Texas. This report summarizes the agency's inspection strategy; points out a need for additional enforcement staff to address an increasing backlog of significant violations; describes the results of all inspections conducted during fiscal year 1992; and lists hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities not scheduled for compliance evaluation inspections (CEI) during State Fiscal Years. The report identifies facilities that were inspected in fiscal year 1992 which were compliant. The report also identified those facilities having demonstrated an exemplary record of compliance over the preceding three years. The report identifies each hazardous and solid waste handler inspected and includes the following information: a listing of those handlers found to be compliant with all hazardous and solid waste regulations; those handlers with only minor or clerical violations; and those found to have substantive, non- clerical violations. In addition, for substantive, non-clerical violations, the report identifies the violations and either summarizes corrective actions or describes the status of unresolved violations. Request for copies may be addressed to the Texas Water Commission Library, Post Office Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or contact the Library at (512) 463- 7834. Copies must be prepaid. There is a nominal cost for the publication, including postage and handling. Checks should be made payable to the Texas Water Commission. For copies of any specific inspection report listed in this document you may contact the Texas Water Commission Central Records Office located at Technical Park Center, Messenger Building B, 12118 North IH-35, Austin, Texas 78753 or call (512) 908-2920. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 25, 1993. TRD-9318133 Mary Ruth Holder Director, Legal Division Texas Water Commission Filed: January 25, 1993