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 Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Notice of Request for Proposals The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA), under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle B, Chapter 464, gives notice of a prevention services request for proposals (PS95 RFP). The RFP provides an avenue for applicants to apply for federal and state funds for substance abuse prevention activities. The comprehensive services request for proposals which had been used in the past for these purposes will not be issued. To request a copy of the prevention services RFP, call the Funding Processes Department at (512) 867-8752, or write to: Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Funding Processes Department, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701-2576. The closing date for receipt of applications is 5:00 p.m. on March 7, 1994. The award period for funded applications will be September 1, 1994-August 31, 1995. Subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance, funded programs will be approved for a four-year project cycle which is the same cycle for all TCADA awards to an organization. The amount of funds available for the award period will not be known until the summer of 1994. In accordance with Article II, State Appropriations Act, TCADA is soliciting substance abuse prevention applications from sovereign tribal authorities designed specifically for Native American populations. Other eligible applicants are public entities or private nonprofit organizations, except as follows: state agencies or units of a state agency interested in working with TCADA to provide local or statewide substance abuse services should contact TCADA directly; therefore, applications from state agencies are not eligible to apply through this RFP; local educational agencies and institutions of higher education have access to federal funds through the state and/or federal education agencies for substance abuse prevention purposes; therefore, schools and institutions of higher education, both public and private, are not eligible to apply through this RFP. This RFP requires extensive community collaboration. Because local educational systems have a key role in the life of school-age populations, applications for community-based substance abuse prevention for school-age populations must involve the schools as participants in the comprehensive program design. To increase the base of prevention providers and to address the needs of unserved populations, organizations that will have a TCADA adult prevention award for this RFP's award period are not eligible to apply for adult prevention activities through this RFP. To increase the base of prevention providers and to address the needs of unserved populations, organizations that will have a TCADA youth prevention award for this RFP's award period are not eligible to apply for youth prevention activities unless the application describes a target population and service locale that is distinctly different from the current TCADA award. Therefore, applications requesting funds for expansion or enhancement of current TCADA-funded prevention activities are not eligible through this RFP. Applications proposing substance abuse treatment, HIV outreach, and core council services are not eligible to apply through this RFP. Information regarding funding opportunities for these services and activities will be available in late January. Funding actions on applications submitted through this RFP will be based on set-aside requirements for the substance abuse prevention and treatment (SAPT) block grant and the safe and drug free schools and communities (SDFSC) grant; performance and funding riders of Article II, State Appropriations Act for TCADA; funding priorities and other award criteria established by the Grant and Contract Review Committee; and the availability of funds. Priority for funding will be given to applications proposing to serve youth who have the greatest need for substance abuse prevention and who reside in counties with a high need index for prevention activities. The RFP contains a table of counties ranked by need for prevention and a chart showing high-risk indicators for populations to be targeted. Organizations interested in making application through the PS95 RFP are encouraged to attend one of the funding information workshops listed below. The workshops will provide potential applicants an opportunity to meet TCADA staff, discuss the intent of the RFP and potential for funding, and obtain help with the application. Other health and human service providers will be invited to attend the workshops and discuss methods for increasing cooperation, formal linkages, and formation of partnerships within communities. It is TCADA hope that workshop participants within a community continue to work together in the development of applications. Following the workshops, TCADA staff may provide telephone assistance regarding application forms and submission requirements. Contact Lynn Brunn-Shank at (512) 867-8265 for information about workshop locations only. Workshop dates, locations and times are: January 26, 1994, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Dallas, Texas, Scottish Rite Hospital, 2222 Welborn Street, Auditorium. February 1, 1994, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Houston, Texas, City of Houston, Metro Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray, co-sponsored by the City of Houston, Health and Human Services Department/Family, Support Division and Houston Crackdown. February 4, 1994, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., San Antonio, Texas Bazan Library, 2200 West Commerce, co-sponsored by Center for Health Care Services and San Antonio Fighting Back. February 9, 1994, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lubbock, Mae Simmons Community Center, 23rd and Oak Streets, co-sponsored by Lubbock Regional MHMR and Mae Simmons Community Center. February 11, 1994, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., El Paso, Texas El Paso Public Library, 501 North Oregon, co-sponsored by El Paso Public Library. February 15, 1994, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Uvalde, First State Bank of Uvalde, 200 East Nopal, co-sponsored by Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Small Business Development Council and First State Bank of Uvalde. Individuals needing auxiliary aids or services should notify Lynn Brunn-Shank at (512) 867-8113 at least two working days prior to the workshop by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas 1-800-735-2989. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 11, 1994. TRD-9434565 David P. Tatum Interim Executive Director Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Filed: January 12, 1994 Texas Commission for the Blind Computer Access Technology Training FFY 1994 Request for Proposals Pat D. Westbrook, Executive Director of the Texas Commission for the Blind, has announced the availability of funds to contract for individualized computer and software program training to consumers receiving services from the Commission and staff of the Commission who are blind or severely visually impaired. Objectives. The Commission intends to enter into contracts with individuals and organizations to provide computer access technology interfacing services and training on a fee-for-service basis to staff and consumers (who are determined eligible by the Commission). The primary objective of the contract is to enable consumers and staff who are blind or severely visually impaired to have access to work-place, task-specific, advanced training in the use of access hardware and software systems and to the integration of software programs and hardware systems for employment, education, and training applications. This is achieved by the provision of computer access technology training by individuals familiar with computer technology, applications of this technology for consumers and staff who are blind or severely visually impaired, and methods of instructing consumers and staff who are blind or severely visually impaired, as well as the ability to set software environments and create windows/macros (Form Fill) specific to an individual's needs on the job. Preference will be given to applicants with skills in computer interfacing and training. The following examples are provided as guides. They are not meant to be inclusive. Computer interfacing: software customization to access mainframe or personal computer via adaptive software and devices; integration of adaptive software and hardware within a local area network. Training: advanced skills with computer hardware/software; advanced skills with DOS; advanced skills with specific software, e.g., WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, PC- File+, and other off-the-shelf software. Adaptive technology: large print programs, e.g., Vista, Zoom Text, LPDOS; speech screen review software, e.g., Vert, Vocal-Eyes, Artic, JAWS; braille systems, e.g., Navigator, ALVA, Brailloterm. Targeted population. Consumers served under these contracts are persons who are legally or totally blind or severely visually impaired and who have met the basic requirements for receiving services and who have been referred by an authorized agency representative. Staff served under these contracts would be persons referred by a regional supervisor/program supervisor. Who is eligible to apply. Organizations and individuals that provide computer technology training are eligible to apply for contracts. Application procedures. Submit to Glenda Embree, Supervisor of Program Specialists, Texas Commission for the Blind, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 220, Austin, Texas 78756, a narrative no longer than five typed pages which describes: individual or organization applying; proposed geographic coverage; quality and extent of services to be provided (list specific software and adaptive devices for visual loss); experience in providing adaptive technology interface and training to persons with visual loss; cost per person per hour for proposed training and method used to calculate cost. Also include: qualifications of key personnel; additional information about you or your organization and past achievements in serving the consumer who is visually impaired or blind. All applications must be postmarked no later than February 4, 1994. Inquiries. Interested parties are urged to contact the Texas Commission for the Blind with related questions prior to drafting proposals to facilitate the request for proposal process. Inquiries should be directed to Cathy Duvall at (512) 459-2573. Method of payment. The service provider will be reimbursed monthly via: monthly submission of a voucher with a detailed listing to services provided; and agency review and approval of submitted material. Review criteria. Reviewers will use the following criteria to evaluate proposals. The proposal addresses the explicit purpose of the RFP. The applicant addresses their expertise with the subject matter. The applicant provides evidence of their professional and organizational capacity to achieve the objectives in a timely manner. The applicant agrees to provide services to the consumer or staff at their work place. In addition to the written criteria, the applicant may be requested by the Commission to demonstrate their proficiency in providing training in the use of adaptive technology with application software. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 11, 1994. TRD-9434556 Pat D. Westbrook Executive Director Texas Commission for the Blind Filed: January 12, 1994 Governor's Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs Announcement of Available Funds and Request for Proposals -Refugee Targeted Assistance Funds Summary. The Governor's Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs is pleased to announce the availability of Targeted Assistance funds the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement has designated to provide services in areas with high concentrations of refugees. For federal fiscal year 1994 (FFY94) Targeted Assistance grant funds are designated for use in Harris County, Texas. The total amount of funding available is $315,682. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 45, Parts 400 and 401 give the State the authority to contract with public or private service providers to deliver social services to refugees. In Texas, the Governor's Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs is responsible for the administration of the Refugee Social Services Program. Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to those applicants that can demonstrate the greatest aptitude for effectively serving the desired clients. All contracts will be on a cost reimbursement basis. Applicants shall propose a comprehensive Plan of Operation that addresses all areas of the refugee's needs as defined in this announcement. All public or private agencies and organizations that can demonstrate the expertise necessary to carry out the described services are encouraged to submit proposals. Proposals must be typewritten or printed, and five copies mailed or delivered (Not Faxed) to Debbie Desmond, Refugee Program Manager, Governor's Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs, 9101 Burnet Road, Suite #216, Austin, Texas 78758. Application Deadline Date . All proposals must be RECEIVED in the Governor's Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs by 4:00 p.m. on March 18, 1994. No proposal received after that deadline will be considered. Evaluation of Proposal and Award. The final selection of grantees for award shall be made by the Governor's Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs after careful evaluation of each proposal according to the attached evaluation criteria and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. A copy of the complete RFP package including a detailed explanation of the RFP and the evaluation criteria will be sent upon written request. Please contact Debbie Desmond at the referenced address. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 11, 1994. TRD-9434509 David A. Talbot General Counsel Office of the Governor Filed: January 11, 1994 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 departments proposed reimbursement rate on Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF-MR) State Schools. 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 4, 1994, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 450C the John H. Winters Center (701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas, Fourth Floor, West 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 20, 1994, by contacting Sherri Williams, MC W-425, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 450-4817. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 11, 1994. TRD-9434534 Nancy Murphy Section Manager, Policy and Document Support Texas Department of Human Services Filed: January 11, 1994 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Contract Proposal Requests The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) solicits qualified consulting firms to submit proposals describing the procedures and methodologies they would utilize if awarded a contract under this request to develop a technical training course for agency staff under the authority granted in the Private Consultant Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11c. Project Objective. The Environmental Training Division of the TNRCC provides technical training to new agency employees as well as experienced staff. This contract proposal request (CPR) is for the design and development of a course of approximately 3- to 4-day duration which would provide a comprehensive introduction to municipal solid waste regulation and management. The TNRCC will deliver this course to train new employees and cross train existing staff. Course design and development will be accomplished by close coordination with the Environmental Training Division and subject matter experts from the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Division. Funding for this contract will be provided through state appropriations. Proposal Contact Information . Prior to submitting proposals, proposers are encouraged to call Scott Walker, Technical Training Academy at (512) 239-6321, and request Project Information Packet "MSW" which contains details concerning the TNRCC's intended scope of work for this project. Proposal Requirements. All proposers must describe the experience and professional qualifications they would bring to the proposed project. Proposers must also set forth clearly and specifically those procedures and methodologies they would use in the course design and development. Submittal Procedures and Response Deadline. Any consultant interested in submitting a proposal shall provide six copies of the proposal by certified mail to Scott Walker, Technical Training Academy, Environmental Training Division, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or by personal delivery or express mail to Scott Walker, Technical Training Academy, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Room 251, Austin, Texas. Proposals must be received before 5:00 p.m. local time on February 18, 1994. In keeping with environmentally sound practices, proposals may be printed on both sides of the paper to reduce consumption. Late proposals will not be accepted. Upon submittal, the proposals will become the property of the State of Texas. The contents of all proposals shall be considered public record unless deemed otherwise by law. Any submittal of information claimed to be confidential or proprietary should be under separate cover and received on or before noon on the closing date. The TNRCC reserves the right to reject the designation of any information as confidential. Contract Budget. The consulting contract to be established under this CPR will provide for compensation on the basis of invoices submitted by the Contractor, up to the amount contracted for this project. The maximum budget allowable will be consistent with the specific scope of work and cooperative agreement as determined by the TNRCC. Procedure for Ranking Proposers. Proposers will be evaluated based on the proposal submitted to the TNRCC. Project Information Packet "MSW" fully describes the criteria by which the Proposer's submission will be scored. This criteria focuses on the Proposer's experience and qualifications relevant to this project, case histories, project approach, completion schedule, and cost for services. Final Negotiations. After initial evaluation of proposals, the TNRCC will choose the best qualified proposer based on the selection criteria and begin negotiating for a contract. If the TNRCC is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with this proposer, the TNRCC will formally end negotiations with that proposer and begin negotiations with the next best qualified proposer. Negotiations will continue in this manner until a satisfactory contract is secured. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 12, 1994. TRD-9434513 Mary Ruth Holder Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: January 11, 1994 The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) solicits qualified consulting firms to submit proposals describing the procedures and methodologies they would utilize if awarded a contract under this request to develop a technical training course for agency staff under the authority granted in the Private Consultant Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11c. Project Objective. The Environmental Training Division of the TNRCC provides technical training to new agency employees as well as experienced staff. This contract proposal request (CPR) is for the design and development of a course of approximately 3- to 4-day duration which would provide a comprehensive introduction to pollution cleanup regulation and management. The TNRCC will deliver this course to train new employees and cross train existing staff. Course design and development will be accomplished by close coordination with the Environmental Training Division and subject matter experts from the Pollution Cleanup Division. Funding for this contract will be provided through state appropriations. Proposal Contact Information . Prior to submitting proposals, proposers are encouraged to call Scott Walker, Technical Training Academy at (512) 239-6321, and request Project Information Packet "POL" which contains details concerning the TNRCC's intended scope of work for this project. Proposal Requirements. All proposers must describe the experience and professional qualifications they would bring to the proposed project. Proposers must also set forth clearly and specifically those procedures and methodologies they would use in the course design and development. Submittal Procedures and Response Deadline. Any consultant interested in submitting a proposal shall provide six copies of the proposal by certified mail to Scott Walker, Technical Training Academy, Environmental Training Division, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or by personal delivery or express mail to Scott Walker, Technical Training Academy, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Room 251, Austin, Texas. Proposals must be received before 5:00 p.m. local time on February 14, 1994. In keeping with environmentally sound practices, proposals may be printed on both sides of the paper to reduce consumption. Late proposals will not be accepted. Upon submittal, the proposals will become the property of the State of Texas. The contents of all proposals shall be considered public record unless deemed otherwise by law. Any submittal of information claimed to be confidential or proprietary should be under separate cover and received on or before noon on the closing date. The TNRCC reserves the right to reject the designation of any information as confidential. Contract Budget. The consulting contract to be established under this CPR will provide for compensation on the basis of invoices submitted by the Contractor, up to the amount contracted for this project. The maximum budget allowable will be consistent with the specific scope of work and cooperative agreement as determined by the TNRCC. Procedure for Ranking Proposers. Proposers will be evaluated based on the proposal submitted to the TNRCC. Project Information Packet "POL" fully describes the criteria by which the Proposer's submission will be scored. This criteria focuses on the Proposer's experience and qualifications relevant to this project, case histories, project approach, completion schedule, and cost for services. Final Negotiations. After initial evaluation of proposals, the TNRCC will choose the best qualified proposer based on the selection criteria and begin negotiating for a contract. If the TNRCC is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with this proposer, the TNRCC will formally end negotiations with this proposer and begin negotiations with the next best qualified proposer. Negotiations will continue in this manner until a satisfactory contract is secured. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 18, 1994. TRD-9434514 Mary Ruth Holder Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: January 11, 1994 The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) solicits qualified consulting firms to submit proposals describing the procedures and methodologies they would utilize if awarded a contract under this request to develop a technical training course for agency staff under the authority granted in the Private Consultant Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11c. Project Objective. The Environmental Training Division of the TNRCC provides technical training to new agency employees as well as experienced staff. This contract proposal request (CPR) is for the design and development of a course of approximately 3- to 4-day duration which would provide a comprehensive introduction to petroleum storage tank regulation and management. The TNRCC will deliver this course to train new employees and cross train existing staff. Course design and development will be accomplished by close coordination with the Environmental Training Division and subject matter experts from the Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Division. Funding for this contract will be provided through state appropriations. Proposal Contact Information . Prior to submitting proposals, proposers are encouraged to call Scott Walker, Technical Training Academy at (512) 239-6321, and request Project Information Packet "MSW" which contains details concerning the TNRCC's intended scope of work for this project. Proposal Requirements. All proposers must describe the experience and professional qualifications they would bring to the proposed project. Proposers must also set forth clearly and specifically those procedures and methodologies they would use in the course design and development. Submittal Procedures and Response Deadline. Any consultant interested in submitting a proposal shall provide six copies of the proposal by certified mail to Scott Walker, Technical Training Academy, Environmental Training Division, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or by personal delivery or express mail to Scott Walker, Technical Training Academy, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Room 251, Austin, Texas. Proposals must be received before 5:00 p.m. local time on February 18, 1994. In keeping with environmentally sound practices, proposals may be printed on both sides of the paper to reduce consumption. Late proposals will not be accepted. Upon submittal, the proposals will become the property of the State of Texas. The contents of all proposals shall be considered public record unless deemed otherwise by law. Any submittal of information claimed to be confidential or proprietary should be under separate cover and received on or before noon on the closing date. The TNRCC reserves the right to reject the designation of any information as confidential. Contract Budget. The consulting contract to be established under this CPR will provide for compensation on the basis of invoices submitted by the Contractor, up to the amount contracted for this project. The maximum budget allowable will be consistent with the specific scope of work and cooperative agreement as determined by the TNRCC. Procedure for Ranking Proposers. Proposers will be evaluated based on the proposal submitted to the TNRCC. Project Information Packet "PST" fully describes the criteria by which the Proposer's submission will be scored. This criteria focuses on the Proposer's experience and qualifications relevant to this project, case histories, project approach, completion schedule, and cost for services. Final Negotiations. After initial evaluation of proposals, the TNRCC will choose the best qualified proposer based on the selection criteria and begin negotiating for a contract. If the TNRCC is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with this proposer, the TNRCC will formally end negotiations with this proposer and begin negotiations with the next best qualified proposer. Negotiations will continue in this manner until a satisfactory contract is secured. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 12, 1994. TRD-9434515 Mary Ruth Holder Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: January 11, 1994 Notice of Availability The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) 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 inspection activities performed by the Field Operations Division and a summary of enforcement activities performed by the Industrial and Hazardous Waste Division in accomplishing its mission to effectively manage hazardous and industrial waste programs for the State of Texas. The report identifies facilities that were inspected in fiscal year 1993 which were compliant. The report also identifies those facilities having demonstrated an exemplary record of compliance over the preceding three years. The report identifies each hazardous and solid waste facility inspected and includes the following information: a listing of those facilities found to be compliant with all hazardous and solid waste regulations; those facilities 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. Requests for copies may be addressed to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Publications, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, Room 102, Austin, Texas 78758 or contact Publications at (512) 239-0028. Copies must be prepaid. There is a nominal cost for the publication, including postage and handling. Checks should be made payable to the "Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission." For copies of any specific inspection report listed in this document, you may contact the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Central Records Office located at 12118 North IH-35, Building D, Austin, Texas 78753 or contact Central Records at (512) 239-2927. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 12, 1994. TRD-9434512 Mary Ruth Holder Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: January 11, 1994 Texas Department of Public Safety Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA Innovative Technical Assistance Grants Request for Proposals Introduction. The Division of Emergency Management (DEM), acting for the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) is requesting proposals from Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and Emergency Management Coordinators (EMCs) of the major population centers along the Texas/Mexico border. Description of Activities . LEPCs are mandated by the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) to provide planning and information for the community relating to hazardous materials. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has made grant money available to improve LEPCs and EMCs effectiveness to helping communities mitigate hazmat situations and improve their hazmat planning and response capabilities. 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 the EMC. 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 monies awarded under this grant. Budget Limitations. A required 25% soft match will be required by border LEPC/EMC subgrantees. This will be shown in the form of local project managers' time, project participants time, use of governments facilities and equipment, office spaces, and secretarial support. The subgrantee soft match will be projected on an average salary and benefits scale not to exceed $15 per work hour of project management, meetings and training time. No indirect costs will be attributed to this grant. A total of $96,000 is available to fund these grants. Examples of Proposals: -Identify and locate additional fixed facilities required to report Tier II hazardous materials. Educate responsible parties regarding Tier II reporting requirements and procedures. -Collect CAMEO data from available sources and update existing databases. -Procure additional digitized maps in support of CAMEO databases. -Work with cross-border officials to develop integrated CAMEO databases, mutual-aid agreements, and joint-use response SOPs. -Host one or more Business and Industry Meetings. Participants would include sister-city and surrounding county elected officials. LEPC members, key industry officials, and hazmat planners and responders. Agenda items could include EPCRA requirements, compliance procedures, and LEPC initiatives. -Coordinate with Mexican authorities to help them create, develop, and train a counterpart organization to the LEPC. -Develop a model sister-city Emergency Management Plan, to include mutual support agreements and an interoperability assessment. -Conduct quarterly meetings of all subgrant project managers and sister-city partners to share projects results, lessons learned, cooperative efforts, and information exchange. -Travel to other border cities to brief a model Emergency Management Plan. Discuss how to coordinate local government emergency management preparedness and LEPC activities in developing a comprehensive hazardous materials response capability. -Provide hazmat mitigation and/or response training not available under the HMTA or SARA Title III (305a) programs. This could include CAMEO training. Whenever multi-national meetings/training courses are conducted, bilingual presentations will be provided as required. Contract Period. The Grant period begins March 30, 1994, and ends June 30, 1995. Final Selection. DEM shall review and approve the proposals. The DEM is under no obligation to award grants to all applicants. Applications Forms and Deadline. A grant application package can be obtained from the Division of Emergency Management, Texas Department of Public Safety, Box 4087, Austin, Texas 78773, (512) 483-5985. Completed applications must be received at the above address by 5:00 p.m., March 15, 1994. For further information, please call (512) 483-5985. Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 27, 1993. TRD-9434520 Tom Millwee State Coordinator Texas Department of Public Safety Filed: January 11, 1994 Sam Houston State University Consultant Contract Award Sam Houston State University (SHSU), in accordance with provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11c, announces the awarding of a consultant contract to a consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. The solicitation for proposals was published in the November 9, 1993, issue of the Texas Register (18 TexReg 8280). The consultant will represent and assist the university in developing projects deemed important to the university, assist the university in obtaining funding for university projects, and provide consulting and representation as directed by Sam Houston State University. One proposal was received in response to this solicitation for proposals. This proposal was from Bobby Mills/The Advocacy Group, 1350 I Street, Northwest, Suite #680, Washington, D.C. 20005. The consultant awarded the contract was: Bobby Mills/The Advocacy Group, 1350 I Street, Northwest, Suite #680, Washington, D.C. 20005. The consultant contract begins January 1, 1994, and ends December 31, 1994, with the option to renew. The fee estimate is $36,000, excluding expenses, with a total not to exceed $40,000. Reports and documents will be submitted as required. Issued in Huntsville, Texas, on January 4, 1994. TRD-9434472 Dr. B. K. Marks Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services Sam Houston State University Filed: January 10, 1994