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. Coastal Coordination Council Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency Agreement/Concurrence under the Texas Coastal Management Program On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC 501. Requests for federal consistency review were received for the following projects(s) during the period of March 11, 1997, through March 13, 1997: FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS: Applicant: R.O. Perry; Location: The abandoned Aransas Pass Airport, east end of the old runway, Redfish Bay, Aransas Pass, Nueces County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0050-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to construct a 294-foot by 6-foot wooden pier with a 10-foot by 40-foot T-head. The applicant also proposes to place concrete fill in approximately 0.41 acre of wetlands for the construction of a 269-foot by 6-foot concrete walkway.; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #20915 under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387). Applicant: I.P. Petroleum Company; Location: Brazos, Block 378, Lease OCS-G 13769, OCS Federal Offshore Waters, Gulf of Mexico; Project No.: 97-0051-F1; Type of Application: Initial Plan of Exploration, Title 30 CFR 250.33 (f) and (h). Pursuant to sec.306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 .S.C.A. sec.sec.1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited to submit comments on whether a proposed action should be referred to the Coastal Coordination Council for review and whether the action is or is not consistent with the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies. All comments must be received within 30 days of publication of this notice and addressed to Ms. Janet Fatheree, Council Secretary, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701-1495. graphic graphic graphic graphic graphic graphic graphic graphic graphic graphic Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 10, 1997. TRD-9703607 Garry Mauro Chairman Coastal Coordination Council Filed: March 10, 1997 Notice and Opportunity to Comment on General Consistency Concurrence for Corps of Engineers "Letters of Permission." The Coastal Coordination Council (Council) proposes a general concurrence (GC) pursuant to 31 TAC sec.506.35. Under the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act, 16 United States Code Annotated sec.sec.1451-1464, a federal agency cannot issue a permit for an activity affecting the State of Texas' coastal zone unless the Council finds that the activity is consistent with the goals and policies of the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP). The Council is proposing the GC to make such a finding with respect to those routine, low-impact activities the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) authorizes by "Letter of Permission" (LOP). This will eliminate the need for an individual consistency concurrence for each separate activity within the category. Absent the GC, each LOP must be processed for review under 31 TAC, Chapter 506, which requires 30 days public comment. However, the Corps issues LOPs after only 15 days comment by state and federal agencies. Because of the longer CMP comment period, the Corps may be ready to finalize an LOP before the state has determined its consistency. The GC eliminates this potential for delay by providing a process for expedited state review. This process is modeled on both the Corps' current LOP process and the sec.401 certification that Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission issued for it. It has three key features. First, all activities authorized by LOP must meet certain standard conditions. (For example, no contaminated soil may be allowed to enter a watercourse). Second, the Corps must send the Council secretary notice of any activity that is proposed for authorization under an LOP. Third, if within 15 days, three Council members object to the activity being authorized under the LOP, the Council secretary will notify the Corps. The activity can then receive authorization only by an individual Corps permit with a full consistency review. If the Corps does not receive notice within 15 days, however, the activity may be authorized by LOP. The Council proposed the GC on March 7, 1997, and is now requesting public comment for 30 days. At the end of the comment period, the Council chair will send a written recommendation, including any recommended revisions to the GC, and a summary of public comments to other Council members. If three Council members object to the chair's recommendation, they may place the matter on the agenda of a Council meeting for consideration. If the matter is not placed on the Council agenda, the Council chair will issue the GC. Interested parties should submit comments by 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 1997, to Ms. Janet Fatheree, Council Secretary, General Land Office, 1700 North Congress, Suite 617, Austin, Texas, 78701-1495. GENERAL CONCURRENCE COASTAL COORDINATION COUNCIL Pursuant to 31 Texas Administrative Code sec.506.35 and 15 CFR sec.930.53(c), the Coastal Coordination Council (CCC) proposes the following General Concurrence (GC) for certain activities authorized by Letters of Permission (LOP) issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District (Corps). SECTION 1: PURPOSE AND INTENT The purpose of this GC is to minimize the scope and duration of the review for consistency with the Texas Coastal Management Program that is required for those activities permitted by the Corps that, while individually inconsequential, may have cumulative adverse effects of coastal natural resource areas within the coastal zone. Therefore, this GC is intended to incorporate the Corps's existing process for coordinating with other agencies and authorizing minor and routine activities by LOP. SECTION 2: ACTIVITIES COVERED The GC covers two categories of activities within the coastal zone depicted in Appendices A through G of this document. Both categories are subject to existing LOP processes previously established by the Corps. a. Work and the placement of structures in navigable waters of the United States, which are subject to the permitting requirements of sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. b. Discharges of dredged or fill material associated with excavation activities in waters of the United States, which are subject to the permitting requirements of sec.404 of the Clean Water Act. This include such activities as removal of accumulated sediment at road crossings, construction and maintenance dredging of boat slips, channels, and intake and outfall structures, mining of sand and gravel, and work associated with these activities, such as temporary coffer dames. This also includes the disposal the excavated material into waters of the United States provided the purpose of the disposal is not land reclamation. Activities covered by this GC are subject to the general conditions contained in Appendix H of this document. Work that, pursuant to the procedures in Section 4 of this document, is determined to have the potential for individually significant adverse effects on coastal natural resource areas is not covered by this GC and will be subject to review for consistency with the Texas Coastal Management Program under the rules of the Council. SECTION 3: NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES Persons proposing that an activity be authorized by LOP shall submit to the Corps a written description of the project, proposed work schedule, and the address and telephone number of a point of contact. A description of the project must include at least the following information, as applicable: a. A vicinity map showing the location of the entire project, including all disposal sites(s). b. Plan and typical cross-section views of the proposed work. c. A description of the type, amount, and location of all permanent and temporary fills and excavations that would be located in waters of the United States, including adjacent wetlands. A description of each disposal site shall also be included. d. A statement disclosing whether any species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act might be affected by, or found in the vicinity of, the proposed project should be included. e. Any other available relevant information, such as information regarding cultural resources, the proximity of the project to ecologically sensitive areas, results of previous sediment sampling, and project impacts on local/regional hydrology. The information may be submitted on an Application for Department of the Army Permit form (ENG Form 4345) or in any other form convenient to the applicant. SECTION 4: INTERAGENCY COORDINATION PROCEDURES These procedures are intended to allow members of the Council to determine whether activities proposed for authorization by an LOP may individually have significant adverse effects on coastal natural resource areas. a. If the Corps proposes to authorize an activity by LOP, the Corps shall send to the Council secretary a written notice containing the information set out in sec.3 of this document. The Council secretary is responsible for coordinating with other Council members regarding any such notice. b. If, within 15 days of the Corps sending notice to the Council secretary, any three members of the Council find that the activity may individually have significant adverse effects on coastal natural resource areas, the activity will be reviewed for consistency with the Texas Coastal Management Program under the rules of the council. The Council secretary is responsible for sending the Corps written notice of the members' finding. If the Corps does not receive written notice of the finding within 15 days, the Council is deemed to have concurred that the activity is consistent with the Texas Coastal Management Program under the GC. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 10, 1997. TRD-9703610 Garry Mauro Chairman Coastal Coordination Council Filed: March 10, 1997 Comptroller of Public Accounts Notice of Consultant Contract Award In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2254, Subchapter B of the Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts announce this notice of consultant contract award. The consultant proposal request was published in the January 21, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 925). The consultant will assist the Comptroller in conducting a management and performance review of the Spring Independent School District, and will produce periodic progress reports and assist in producing a final report. These reports shall include analyses and recommendations to contain costs, improve management strategies, and to promote better education through school administration efficiency. The successful proposer will be expected to begin performance of the contract on or about March 17, 1997. The contract is awarded to WCL Enterprises, P.O. Box 273046, Houston, Texas 77277-3046. The total dollar value of the contract is not to exceed $125,000.00 in the aggregate. The contract was executed March 13, 1997, and extends through December 31, 1997. WCL Enterprises is to assist the Comptroller in preparing a final report which will be made public on or about August 26, 1997. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703536 Arthur F. Lorton Senior Legal Counsel Comptroller of Public Accounts Filed: March 14, 1997 Office of the 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 Title 79, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 1.04, as amended (Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5069-1.04). [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 13, 1997. TRD-9703480 Leslie L. Pettijohn Commissioner Office of Consumer Credit Commissoner Filed: March 10, 1997 The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Title 79, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 1.04, as amended (Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5069-1.04). [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 7, 1997. TRD-9703483 Leslie L. Pettijohn Commissioner Office of Consumer Credit Commissoner Filed: March 10, 1997 Texas Education Agency Correction of Error The Texas Education Agency (TEA) submitted a Request for Application concerning the Christa McAuliffe Fellowship Program, 1997-1998. The request appeared in the January 21, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 926). On page 926, due to an error on the part of the Texas Register in the description section of the request, a period was inserted in place of a semicolon at the end of the first sentence. The TEA submitted open meeting notices, which appeared in the February 4, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 1341). On pages 1341 and 1342, due to an error on the part of the Texas Register in the contact information section of the open meeting notice for the State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Planning. The room number "4-159" should not have been published. On page 1342, one error appeared in the agenda section of the open meeting notice for State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund. The language "Proposed repeal of 19 TAC..." should read "Proposed amendments of 19 TAC..." The TEA adopted new 19 TAC sec.89.1115 concerning a memorandum of understanding related to students with disabilities living in residential care facilities. The rule appeared in the February 11, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 1629). On page 1636, due to error on the part of the agency, in the second line from the top of the page. The language "ediation is a forum in which..." should read "mediation is a forum in which..." The TEA submitted open meeting notices for the Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee (TEEAC). The notices appeared in the February 18, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 1839). On page 1829, an error appeared in the third open meeting notice listed under the TEA. The starting time "8:30 p.m." should read "8:30 a.m." The TEA submitted a notice of Request for Applications Concerning Academics 2000: First Things First, the Texas Goal 2000 Initiative, Reading Improvement Grants. The request appeared in the February 18, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 1856). On page 1856, due to an error on the part of the Texas Register, at the end of the request under the issuing information section, the issuing date "January 12, 1997" should read "February 12, 1997." Due to error the agency, three errors appeared in the request. The starting date "August 11, 1997" should read "October 1, 1997." The ending date "August 14, 1997" should read "September 30, 1997." The language "remaining federal funds for 1996-1997 ($10,060,000)" should read "remaining federal funds for 1996-1997 ($10,060,000)". The deadline for receipt of applications "April 17, 1997" should read "April 24, 1997." These errors have been corrected in a Notice of Correction of Starting and Ending Date, Correction of Funding, and Extension of Deadline under the In Addition section of the February 28, 1997, issue of the Texas Register. The TEA submitted open meeting notices, which appeared in the February 25, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 1984). On page 1984, due to error on the part of the Texas Register, in the contact section of the open meeting notice for the Policy Committee on Public Education Information. The name "Nancy Vaughn" should read "Nancy Vaughan." Texas Department of Health Correction of Error The Department of Health submitted a Notice of Public Hearing for the Home and Community Support Services Agencies Rules, the notice appeared in the March 11, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 2661). The public hearing was rescheduled for 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 1997, in the Lecture Hall, Room K-100, Main Building, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Request for Proposal/Worksite-Based Weight Control Initiatives Description: The Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Nutrition Services, Public Health Nutrition Program (TDH/BNS/PHNP) requests proposals from public health/community organizations to work in collaboration with a worksite to develop and implement intervention and environmental change initiatives which target employees. The initiatives must address the issue of weight control through proper nutrition and/or physical activity. Eligible Applicants: Non-profit, community-based organizations such as community health centers, local health departments, educational service centers, schools, and hospitals. Selection Procedure: Priority for funding will be given to a community-based organizations with an established, demonstrated working relationship with a worksite which employs between 50 and 500 full-time employees. Proposals from applicants to implement a project at their own worksite will be considered for funding. Dates and Amount of Contract: The contract period will be from September 1, 1997 through August 31, 1998. TDH/BNS/PHNP will provide approximately four (4), $10,000 grants. Potential for second year of funding will be based on first year performance and the availability of funds. Contract and deadlines: A request for proposal packet, with proposal submission instructions, may be obtained by contacting, Claire Heiser, Chronic Disease Nutritionist, Bureau of Nutrition Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, 78756. Telephone (512) 458-7785. Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 1997. Faxed copies will not be accepted. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703597 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: March 14, 1997 North Central Texas Council of Governments Notice of Consultant Contract Award Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code, Chapter 2254, the North Central Texas Council of Governments publishes this notice of consultant contract award. The consultant proposal request appeared in the December 13, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 12006). The consultant will conduct a telephone survey to measure the public's attitude toward vehicle maintenance. The consultant selected for this project is EGS Research & Consulting, 6106 Ledge Mountain, Austin, Texas 78731. The maximum amount of this contract is $35,000. The contract began February 25, 1997, and will terminate on April 24, 1997. Issued in Arlington, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703594 Mike Eastland Executive Director Texas Council of Governments Agency Filed: March 14, 1997 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Excluded Medicaid Providers In compliance with the Medicare and Medicaid Patient Protection Act of 1987, the following list provided by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) which identifies providers or employees of providers who are excluded from state and federal health care programs since publication of the February 1997 Medicaid Bulletin. Providers excluded from the Medicaid and Title XX programs must not order or prescribe services to clients after the date of exclusion. Services rendered under the medical direction or under the prescribing orders of an excluded provider will also be denied. Providers who submit cost reports cannot include the salaries/wages/benefits of employees who have been excluded from Medicaid. Additionally, excluded employees are not permitted to provide Medicaid services to any patient/client. Name License/Provider Number City Effective Date Exclusion Period of Exclusion DENTISTS: Bartley, Emily J., DDS 17265 Houston 12/30/96 Indefinitely Garcia, Leticia S., DDS 13618 Nederland 01/06/97 Indefinitely Mannino, Troy M., DDS 15737 Katy 01/29/97 Indefinitely DOCTORS: Baker, Jr., Grisby, DC 4126 Houston 12/30/96 Indefinitely Chamberlain, Charles D., MD C6886 Brenham 11/16/96 Indefinitely Coomansingh, Belden J.L., MD F8446 Fort Worth 10/04/96 Indefinitely Dodd, Daniel J., DC 2926 Texas City 12/30/96 Indefinitely Goebel, Michael L., DC Cleveland 12/30/96 Indefinitely Herligyf, Daniel, DO H8125 Irving 11/16/96 Indefinitely Morrill, Thomas R., DO BH2620 Rockwall 01/06/97 Indefinitely Nicosia, Michael L., DC Portland 01/29/97 Indefinitely Skidmore, Clyde E., DC 4056 Stafford 01/06/97 Indefinitely Tallant, Arthur N., MD C5259 San Marcos 01/01/97 Indefinitely Wicoff, James S., MD E1178 San Antonio 12/30/96 3 years NURSES: Mason, Mickie A., LVN 054676 Vidor 11/15/96 Indefinitely Mifflin, Betty H., RN 563566 Meridian 11/21/96 Indefinitely Orosco, Cindy L., LVN 138820 Victoria 11/15/96 Indefinitely Shropulos, Katherine, RN 240701 Dallas 08/02/96 Indefinitely Spalding, Karen L., LVN 119729 Antlers 11/15/96 Indefinitely Whitting, Lisa R., CNA NA000219236 Crockett 02/13/97 5 years Wright, Shirley T., LVN 037986 Denver City 11/15/96 Indefinitely FACILITIES: Dr. Nevins' Eyeworld El Paso 01/29/97 5 years Health Care Innovations, Inc. Ovilla 01/29/97 10 years Randy Shelly DME Supply Co. Ovilla 01/29/97 10 years Texas United Health Care, Inc. Ovilla 01/29/97 10 years Trans Texas Vision Associates Texarkana 01/29/97 15 years OPTICAL: Henderson, Leroy R., Optician Texarkana 01/29/97 15 years Mobile Optics Texarkana 01/29/97 15 years INDIVIDUALS: Keatts, Janet G., Ophthalmic Asst. Houston 12/30/96 6 years Shelly, Randy L., Owner Ovilla 01/29/97 10 years Updyke, John G., DPM Houston 01/06/97 Indefinitely Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 13, 1997. TRD-9703527 Marina Henderson Executive Deputy Commissioner Texas Health and Human Services Commission Filed: March 13, 1997 Texas Department of Insurance Insurer Services The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration: Application for admission in Texas for Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Company, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in Lakeland, Florida. Application for admission in Texas for Farmers Insurance Company of Idaho, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in Pocatello, Idaho. Application for a name change in Texas for Thurston Fire and Casualty Insurance Company, a foreign fire and casualty company. The proposed new name is GHS Fire Insurance Company. The home office is in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Application for a name change in Texas for Consumer Benefit Life Insurance Company, a foreign life, accident and health company. The proposed new name is Gerling Global Life Reinsurance Company. The home office is in Nashville, Tennessee. Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Cindy Thurman, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1997. TRD-9703634 Robert R. Carter Assistant General Counsel Texas Department of Insurance Filed: March 17, 1997 Notice The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a request submitted by American Fidelity Insurance Companies proposing to use a rating manual relative to classifications and territories different than that promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to Texas Insurance Code Annotated Article 5.101, sec.3(l). They are proposing the adoption of new subclassification breakouts splitting some of their regular classes for the companies' Hotel/Motel program, public automobiles not otherwise classified and their AFIRMS school program. Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting Gifford Ensey, at the Texas Department of Insurance, Legal and Compliance, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, extension (512) 475-1761. This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless a properly filed objection, pursuant to Art. 5.101, sec.3(h), is made with Edna Ramon Butts, Senior Associate Commissioner, Regulation and Safety, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 107-2A, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 within 30 days after publication of this notice. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 12, 1996. TRD-9703477 Bernice Ross Deputy Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: March 12, 1996 Notice of Application by SUPERIOR HEALTHPLAN, INC., Austin, Texas, for Issuance of a Certificate of Authority to Establish and Operate an HMO in the State of Texas Notice is given to the public of the application of, SUPERIOR HEALTHPLAN, INC., Austin, Texas, for the issuance of a certificate of authority to establish and operate a health maintenance organization (HMO) offering basic health care services in the State of Texas in compliance with the Texas HMO Act and rules and regulations for HMOs. The application is subject to public inspection at the offices of the Texas Department of Insurance, Insurer Services Division, 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Tower III, 5th Floor, Austin, Texas. Upon consideration of the application, if the Commissioner is satisfied that all requirements of law have been met, the Commissioner or his designee may take action to issue a certificate of authority to SUPERIOR HEALTHPLAN, INC., Austin, Texas, without a public hearing. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1997. TRD-9703635 Robert R. Carter Assistant General Counsel Texas Department of Insurance Filed: March 17, 1997 Notice of Public Hearing The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket Number 2286, on April 2, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 102 of the Texas Department of Insurance Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, to consider two proposed re-appointments to the Board of Directors of the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association (TCPIA). One of the proposed re-appointments is a general public member and the other is a local recording agent member. Both nominees are being considered for appointment to terms that begin upon the date of re-appointment and expire on the third Tuesday of March 2000. The Commissioner is considering, upon the recommendation of the Office of Public Insurance Counsel, the re-appointment of Mr. Harley Londrie, Laguna Vista, Texas (Cameron County), as a general public member on the TCPIA Board of Directors, and upon the recommendation of Department staff, the re-appointment of Mr. Lloyd L. Grove, Jr., of the Grove Agency Insurance in Corpus Christi, Texas, and currently chair of the TCPIA board, as one of two local recording agent members on the board. Article 21.49, sec.5(g) of the Insurance Code provides that the TCPIA Board of Directors shall be composed of nine members. Section 5(g)(2) of Article 21.49 provides that two of these members shall be representatives of the general public, nominated by the Office of Public Insurance Counsel, who, as of the date of the appointment, reside in a catastrophe area and are TCPIA policyholders. Section 5(g)(3) of Article 21.49 provides that two of the TCPIA board members shall be local recording agents licensed under the Insurance Code with demonstrated experience in the TCPIA and who, as of the date of the appointment, have principal offices located in the catastrophe area. Section 5(h) of Article 21.49 provides that members of the TCPIA Board of Directors serve three-year staggered terms with the terms of three members expiring on the third Tuesday of March of each year. Mr. Grove was initially appointed by the former State Board of Insurance to begin serving on the TCPIA board on March 1, 1992. The nine-member TCPIA Board of Directors as presently constituted was statutorily created in 1991 pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 21.49, sec.5(g). As a result, all nine initial appointees drew lots to determine each member's initial term of service on the TCPIA board. Mr. Grove was one of the appointees who drew a two-year term to expire on the third Tuesday of March 1994. Mr. Grove was re-appointed to the TCPIA board in March 1994 for a three-year term which expired on the third Tuesday of March 1997. Mr. Londrie was initially appointed to the TCPIA board on April 1, 1996, to serve the remainder of the term of a general public member, Ms. Reene Vetitoe Braggs, which expired on the third Tuesday of March 1997. Pursuant to the TCPIA plan of operation (28 TAC sec.5.4001, subsection (b)(2)(D)), both members continue to serve until the appointment of a successor or re-appointment. The hearing is held pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 21.49, sec.5A which provides that the Commissioner, after notice and hearing, may issue any orders considered necessary to carry out the purposes of Article 21.49 (Catastrophe Property Insurance Pool Act), including, but not limited to, maximum rates, competitive rates, and policy forms. Any person may appear and testify for or against the proposed re-appointments. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1996. TRD-9703549 Bernice Ross Deputy Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: March 14, 1996 Third Party Administrator Applications The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration. Application for incorporation in Texas of Texas & Oklahoma Preferred Provider System,(doing business under the assumed name of Texas & Oklahoma Preferred Provider System (TOPPS)), a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Paris, Texas. Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits, MC 107-5A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 13, 1996. TRD-9703529 Bernice Ross Deputy Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: March 13, 1996 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Enforcement Orders An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding MARQUETTE PAYTON, Docket Number 96-0860-LII-E (No License) on March 7, 1997 assessing $600. in administrative penalties with $180. deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Lee Parham, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0539, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding CHRIS BERKEBILE, Docket Number 96-0705-LII-E (No License) on March 7, 1997 assessing $1,000 in administrative penalties with $300. deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Lee Parham, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-0539, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703553 Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: March 14, 1997 Notice of Applications for Waste Disposal Permits Attached are Notices of Applications for waste disposal permits issued during the period of March 10, 1997 thru March 13, 1997. The Executive Director will issue these permits unless one or more persons file written protests and/or a request for a hearing within 30 days after newspaper publication of this notice. To request a hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the applicant and the permit number; (3) the statement "I/we request a public hearing;" (4) a brief description of how you would be adversely affected by the granting of the application in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location of your property relative to the applicant's operations; and (6) your proposed adjustments to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns and cause you to withdraw your request for hearing. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will forward the application and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to civil trials in state district court. If no protests or requests for hearing are filed, the Executive Director will sign the permit 30 days after newspaper publication of this notice or thereafter. If you wish to appeal a permit issued by the Executive Director, you may do so by filing a written Motion for Reconsideration with the Chief Clerk of the Commission no later than 20 days after the date the Executive Director signs the permit. Information concerning any aspect of these applications may be obtained by contacting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Chief Clerks Office-MC105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711. Individual members of the public who wish to inquire about the information contained in this notice, or to inquire about other agency permit applications or permitting processes, should call the TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040. 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 BERTRAM, P.O. Drawer F, Bertram, Texas 78605, The wastewater treatment facilities and disposal site are located west of the City of Bertram on the south side of State Highway 29, approximately 1.7 miles west of the intersection of State Highway 29 and Farm-to-Market Road 1174 North in Burnet County, Texas, renewal, 11669-01. BROWNSVILLE NAVIGATION DISTRICT, 1000 Foust Road, Brownsville, Texas 78523, marine cargo handling facility, The disposal site is located on the north side of State Highway 48 at points approximately 1.4 miles (Pit Number 2) and 2.2 miles (Pit Number 1) east of the intersection of State Highway 48 with FM 511 northeast of the City of Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, renewal, 02597. COOPER CAMERON CORPORATION, 11800 Charles Street, Houston, Texas 77041, Cameron- Charles Street Wastewater Treatment Facilities, The facilities are located at 11800 Charles Street; approximately 1.0 mile west-northwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 290 and Farm-to-Market Road 529 in Harris County, Texas, renewal, 13578-01. CITY OF EAST TAWAKONI, 700 Briggs Boulevard, East Tawakoni, Texas 75453, The wastewater treatment facilities are approximately one mile due east of the intersection of State Highway 276 and Farm-to-Market Road 513 on the northeast side of Lake Tawakoni in Rains County, Texas, renewal, 11428-01. KLEIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7200 Spring Cypress Road, Klein, Texas 77379, The Klein I.S.D. Wastewater Treatment Plant site is located 2,000 feet east and 2,000 feet north of the intersection of Stuebner Airline Road and Spring Cypress Road in Harris County, Texas, renewal, 12224-01. CITY OF LONE OAK, P.O. Box 127, Lone Oak, Texas 75453, The wastewater treatment facilities are east of Bull Creek, approximately 0.5 mile south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 69 and Farm-to-Market Road 1571 in Hunt County, Texas, renewal, 10760-01. OPAL DURANT, Ridge Utilities, 456 Fairway Drive, Granbury, Texas 76049, The wastewater treatment plant site is located approximately 1,700 feet northeast of the intersection of Hood County Road 311-A and Farm-to-Market Road 3210 southeast of the City of Granbury in Hood County, Texas, renewal, 13025-01. TARKINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Route 6, Box 130, Cleveland, Texas 77327, The wastewater treatment facilities are approximately 1.5 miles east of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 163 and State Highway 321 and 8 miles southeast of the City of Cleveland in Liberty County, Texas, renewal, 11377-01. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703554 Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: March 14, 1997 Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative Enforcement Actions The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) pursuant to the Health and Safety Code, the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act), Chapter 382, sec.382.096. The Act, sec.382.096 requires that the TNRCC may not approve these AOs 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 April 19, 1997. Section 382.096 also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments received and that the TNRCC may withhold approval of an AO if a comment indicates the proposed AO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Act. Additional notice is not required if changes to an AO are made in response to written comments. A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable Regional Office listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 1997. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-1893. The TNRCC enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, sec.382.096 provides that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing. (1)COMPANY: Coburn Auto Sales; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1827-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: WA- 0076-E; LOCATION: Huntsville, Walker County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car lot; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.114.1(c)(1), (2), and (3) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by offering for sale a vehicle with missing and inoperable required emission control systems and/or devices and by failing to display proper notification of vehicle emission control requirements; PENALTY: $0; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mary Jennings, (512) 239-1864; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1423, (713) 767-3500. (2)COMPANY: Franklin Citgo & Tire; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1828-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: WA-0074-I; LOCATION: Huntsville, Walker County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car lot; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.114.1(c)(1), (2), and (3) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by offering for sale a vehicle with missing and inoperable required emission control systems and/or devices and by failing to display proper notification of vehicle emission control requirements; PENALTY: $0; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mary Jennings, (512) 239-1864; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1423, (713) 767-3500. (3)COMPANY: Mumme's, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1236-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: FJ-0025-G; LOCATION: Pearsall, Frio County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: anhydrous ammonia tank and dry fertilizer blending plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.110(a) and the Act, sec.382.0518(a) and sec.382.085(b), by failing to qualify for a standard exemption or obtain a permit prior to installation of an anhydrous ammonia tank; PENALTY: $0; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carl Schnitz, (512) 239-1892; REGIONAL OFFICE: 140 Heimer Road, Suite 360, San Antonio, Texas 78232-5042, (210) 490-3096. (4)COMPANY: Ride-A-Way Motor Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0044-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: CP-0240-I; LOCATION: McKinney, Collin County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car lot; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.114.1(c)(2) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by offering for sale a vehicle with inoperable required emission control systems and/or devices; PENALTY: $350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mary Jennings, (512) 239-1864; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010, (817) 467-6750. (5)COMPANY: Thorp's Car Sales; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1696-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: HG- 9570-W; LOCATION: Pasadena, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car lot; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.114.1(c)(1) and (2) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by offering a vehicle for sale with missing and inoperable required emission control systems and/or devices; PENALTY: $350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mary Jennings, (512) 239-1864; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1423, (713) 767-3500. (6)COMPANY: Village Creek Motors Auto Sales; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1806-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: HF-0180-V; LOCATION: Lumberton, Hardin County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car sales lot; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.114.1(c)(1) and (2) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by offering for sale a vehicle with missing and inoperable required emission control systems or devices; PENALTY: $350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mary Jennings, (512) 239-1864; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703548 Kevin McCalla Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: March 14, 1997 The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) pursuant to the Health and Safety Code, the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act), Chapter 382, sec.382.096. The Act, sec.382.096 requires that the TNRCC may not approve these AOs 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 April 19, 1997. Section 382.096 also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments received and that the TNRCC may withhold approval of an AO if a comment indicates the proposed AO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Act. Additional notice is not required if changes to an AO are made in response to written comments. A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional Office listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent to the staff attorney designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 1997. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the staff attorney at (512) 239-3434. The TNRCC staff attorneys are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, sec.382.096 provides that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing. (1) COMPANY: Basis Petroleum Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1547-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: GB-0073-P; LOCATION: Texas City, Galveston County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: refinery; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.101.4 and the Act, sec.382.085(a) and (b) by emitting one or more air contaminants, specifically slurry oil from the Fluid Catalytic Cracker Unit, in such concentration and of such duration as were or tended to be injurious or to adversely affect human health or welfare, animal life, vegetation, or property, or as to interfere with the normal use and enjoyment of animal life, vegetation, or property; PENALTY: $8,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Cecily Small, MC-175, (512) 239-2940; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486. (2) COMPANY: Minhaz Hooda; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1561-PST-E; ENFORCEMENT ID NUMBER: E11721; LOCATION: Denton, Denton County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum storage tanks at retail gasoline operation; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.115.241 and sec.115.249 and the Act, sec.382.085(b) by failing to install by November 15, 1994, an approved Stage II vapor recovery system which is certified to reduce the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to the atmosphere by at least 95%; PENALTY: $14,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Walter Ehresman, MC-175, (512) 239-0573; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010. (3)COMPANY: ICO, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0837-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: HG-0539-K; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: pipe cleaning and coating plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.110 and the Act, sec.382.085(b) and sec.382.0518(a) by operating the External Varnish/Coating Operation without a valid permit or satisfying all the conditions for a standard exemption; and 30 TAC sec.116.115 and the Act, sec.382.085(b) by violating provisions of their permit as follows: exceeding primer usage limits for the Powder Coating Line; failure to maintain the thermal oxidizer combustion operating chamber at a temperature of at least 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit; failure to produce records to demonstrate compliance with this Special Provision not available for review as required at the time of the inspection; failure to submit, by the required deadline, documentation specified in the permit to show compliance with all Special Provisions in it; failure to have operating instructions for thermal oxidizer posted as required discovered during investigation conducted on July 19, 1994; and the permit required stack sampling be done no later than May 1, 1994, and that the final test report be submitted to TNRCC staff no later than 60 days after that. Testing was not conducted until May 18, 1995 (with the final report received by TNRCC staff on August 4, 1995); PENALTY: $17,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Walter Ehresman, MC-175, (512) 239-0573; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1423. (4) COMPANY: Ashraf Ibrahim; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1631-PST-E; ENFORCEMENT ID NUMBER: E11337; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum storage tanks at gasoline retail operation; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.115.241 and sec.115.249 and the Act, sec.382.085(b) by failing to install, test, maintain, and operate by November 15, 1994, an approved Stage II vapor recovery system which is certified to reduce the emissions of VOCs to the atmosphere by at least 95%; PENALTY: $16,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Walter Ehresman, MC-175, (512) 239-0573; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010. (5) COMPANY: International Grating, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1038-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: HG-3508-V; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: safety grate production plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.110 and the Act, sec.382.0518 and sec.382.085(b) by failing to obtain a permit or meet the requirements of a standard exemption for the operation of a safety grate manufacturing plant; PENALTY: $3,950; STAFF ATTORNEY: Linda Sorrells, MC-175, (512) 239-3408; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas, 77023-1486. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703556 Kevin McCalla Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: March 14, 1997 Provisionally-Issued Temporary Permits to Appropriate State Water Listed below are permits issued during the period of March 14, 1997. Application Number TA-7782 by D.L. Lennon, Incorporated Contractor for diversion of 1 acre-foot in a 1-year period for industrial (highway construction, FM 2456) purposes. Water may be diverted from the FM 2456 crossing of an unnamed tributary of the West Fork Jernigan Creek, approximately 20 miles southeast of Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, Sulphur River Basin. Application Number TA-7783 by D.L. Lennon, Incorporated Contractor for diversion of 1 acre-foot in a l-year for industrial (Highway construction, FM 1566) purposes. Water may be diverted from the FM 1566 crossing of Horse Creek, approximately 7 miles northeast of Greenville, Hunt County, Texas, Sabin River Basin. The Executive Director of the TNRCC has reviewed each application for the permits listed and determined that sufficient water is available at the proposed point of diversion to satisfy the requirements of the application as well as all existing water rights. Any person or persons who own water rights or who are lawful users of water on a stream affected by the temporary permits listed above and who believe that the diversion of water under the temporary permit will impair their rights may file a complaint with the TNRCC. The complaint can be filed at any point after the application has been filed with the TNRCC and the time the permit expires. The Executive Director shall make an immediate investigation to determine whether there is a reasonable basis for such a complaint. If a preliminary investigation determines that diversion under the temporary permit will cause injury to the complainant the commission shall notify the holder that the permit shall be cancelled without notice and hearing. No further diversions may be made pending a full hearing as provided in Section 295.174. Complaints should be addressed to Water Rights Permitting Section, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone (512) 239-4433. Information concerning these applications may be obtained by contacting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 787311, Telephone (512) 239-3300. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703552 Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: March 14, 1997 Texas Board of Nursing Facility Administrators Correction of Error The Texas Board of Nursing Facility Administrators Board adopted new 22 TAC sec.241.19 and sec.241.20. The rules appeared in the February 28, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 2360). The effective date of the rules should be March 6, 1997 instead of March 7, 1997 as published. Public Utility Commission of Texas Notices of Application for Extension of Due Date for Intralata Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.103 Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on February 10, 1997, for an extension of the due date to file an intraLATA equal access implementation plan pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.103. A summary of the application follows. Docket Title and Number: Application of Southwest Texas Telephone Company for Extension of Due Date for IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.103(d)(2)(B), Docket Number 17043 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Application: In Docket Number 17043, Southwest Texas Telephone Company requests an extension of the due date to file an intraLATA equal access implementation plan to July 8, 1997, and an extension to provide intraLATA equal access to January 1, 1998, or until the date certain for implementation of the state Universal Service Fund. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the Commission's Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120 on or before March 31, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703575 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: March 14, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on February 10, 1997, for an extension of the due date to file an intraLATA equal access implementation plan pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.103. A summary of the application follows. Docket Title and Number: Application of Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Extension of Due Date for IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.103(d)(2)(B), Docket Number 17047 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Application: In Docket Number 17047, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, Inc. requests an extension of the due date to file an intraLATA equal access implementation plan to July 8, 1997, and an extension to provide intraLATA equal access to January 1, 1998, or until the date certain for implementation of the state Universal Service Fund. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the Commission's Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120 on or before March 31, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703576 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: March 14, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on February 10, 1997, for an extension of the due date to file an intraLATA equal access implementation plan pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.103. A summary of the application follows. Docket Title and Number: Application of Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Extension of Due Date for IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.103(d)(2)(B), Docket Number 17048 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Application: In Docket Number 17048, Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. requests an extension of the due date to file an intraLATA equal access implementation plan to July 8, 1997, and an extension to provide intraLATA equal access to January 1, 1998, or until the date certain for implementation of the state Universal Service Fund. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the Commission's Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120 on or before March 31, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703577 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: March 14, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on February 10, 1997, for an extension of the due date to file an intraLATA equal access implementation plan pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.103. A summary of the application follows. Docket Title and Number: Application of Fort Bend Telephone Company for Extension of Due Date for IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.103(d)(2)(B), Docket Number 17049 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Application: In Docket Number 17049, Fort Bend Telephone Company requests an extension of the due date to file an intraLATA equal access implementation plan to July 8, 1997, and an extension to provide intraLATA equal access to January 1, 1998, or until the date certain for implementation of the state Universal Service Fund. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the Commission's Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120 on or before March 31, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703578 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: March 14, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on February 10, 1997, for an extension of the due date to file an intraLATA equal access implementation plan pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.103. A summary of the application follows. Docket Title and Number: Application of Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Extension of Due Date for IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.103(d)(2)(B), Docket Number 17050 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Application: In Docket Number 17050, Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. requests an extension of the due date to file an intraLATA equal access implementation plan to July 8, 1997, and an extension to provide intraLATA equal access to January 1, 1998, or until the date certain for implementation of the state Universal Service Fund. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the Commission's Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120 on or before March 31, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703579 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: March 14, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on February 10, 1997, for an extension of the due date to file an intraLATA equal access implementation plan pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.103. A summary of the application follows. Docket Title and Number: Application of Brazoria Telephone Company for Extension of Due Date for IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.103(d)(2)(B), Docket Number 17051 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Application: In Docket Number 17051, Brazoria Telephone Company requests an extension of the due date to file an intraLATA equal access implementation plan to July 8, 1997, and an extension to provide intraLATA equal access to January 1, 1998, or until the date certain for implementation of the state Universal Service Fund. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the Commission's Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120 on or before March 31, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703580 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: March 14, 1997 Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on February 10, 1997, for an extension of the due date to file an intraLATA equal access implementation plan pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.103. A summary of the application follows. Docket Title and Number: Application of Cameron Telephone Company for Extension of Due Date for IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. SUBSTANTIVE RULE 23.103(d)(2)(B), Docket Number 17052 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Application: In Docket Number 17052, Cameron Telephone Company requests an extension of the due date to file an intraLATA equal access implementation plan to July 8, 1997, and an extension to provide intraLATA equal access to January 1, 1998, or until the date certain for implementation of the state Universal Service Fund. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the Commission's Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120 on or before March 31, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703581 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: March 14, 1997 Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement On February 28, 1997, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWB) and American Teleco., Inc. (ATI) collectively referred to as Applicants filed a joint application for approval of a modified interconnection agreement under the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 (FTA) (Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996), (to be codified at 47 U.S.C. sec.sec.151 et. seq.) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995 (PURA95) (Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated article 1446c-0 Vernon Supplement 1997). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 17149. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas. The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days after it is submitted by the parties. The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 18 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the Applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 17149. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 17, 1997, and shall include: 1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those interests; 2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreement; or b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. After reviewing any comments, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) of the commission will determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The ALJ shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The ALJ may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by the Applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The ALJ may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing. Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 17149. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703574 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: March 14, 1997 Public Notice of Project Investigating Texas Ratepayer Payments Into the Federal Nuclear Waste Fund The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) requests interested parties to comment on the issue of nuclear utility payments into the Federal Nuclear Waste Fund (NWF) and possible action by the PUCT in response to the Department of Energy's (DOE) anticipated failure to meet its contractual obligations to accept nuclear utility spent nuclear fuel (SNF). In answering the questions, interested parties may find it helpful to review the memorandum to the PUCT commissioners dated December 6, 1996 on the same subject that was discussed as Item Number 24 during the Open Meeting on December 12, 1996. Answers to the questions may be filed by submitting 16 copies to the commission's Secretary, Ms. Paula Mueller, at 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, within 30 days of the date of publication. All submissions should refer to Project Number 16534. 1) Given the delays in the federal spent fuel storage program and the Department of Energy's responsibility to accept SNF on January 31, 1998, as reaffirmed by the D.C. Circuit Court, what legal remedies are available to the commission to protect the interests of Texas ratepayers? 2) Numerous states and commissions have filed a petition with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to protect the collection of fees from ratepayers through an order of escrow to ensure that NWF payments remain available for SNF disposal. a) If this petition fails, what other actions should the PUCT consider to protect ratepayers? b) Should the PUCT take action now, wait until the outcome of the current petition before the courts, or wait until the DOE breaches its obligation to begin accepting SNF on Jan 31, 1998? 3) Does the PUCT possess the requisite regulatory legal authority to order nuclear utilities to suspend or escrow payments into the NWF? 4) Would the PUCT's ordering the escrow of funds be deemed an abrogation of the contract between the DOE and the affected Texas utilities? 5) If payments into the NWF were suspended without a favorable judgment in the current petition, are there risks to PUCT regulated utilities (i.e., potential Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions, loss of SNF order of shipment, etc.)? If so, what are they? How severe or damaging could these consequences be to PUCT regulated utilities and/or their ratepayers? Are there any benefits? If so, what are they? 6) If the escrow or suspension options were pursued independent of the current petition, what milestones should be met to justify releasing the funds from escrow to the NWF? 7) How should Texas ratepayers be protected from the additional costs of SNF interim storage at PUCT regulated nuclear plants? 8) Have PUCT regulated nuclear plants made expenditures for additional storage of SNF based upon DOE's failure to prepare a permanent repository by 1998? If so, should the PUCT pursue reimbursement by the DOE? Why or why not? Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703582 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: March 14, 1997 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Request for Proposals RFP TITLE: ADVOCACY SUPPORT NETWORK This announces the availability of funds to be awarded on behalf of the Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities by the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. This is one of two Requests for Proposals offered under the Inclusive Communities Initiative. BACKGROUND-Inclusive communities Initiative: To reduce service fragmentation and to encourage communities to fully include all members in the life of their communities, the Council has embarked on an Inclusive Communities Initiative. The Inclusive Communities Initiative will build on the work of Council grants and initiatives using the findings and expertise developed by current and past grantees and, as appropriate, the new projects initiated by the Council. Both this RFP and the RFP entitled Inclusive Communities are a part of the Inclusive Communities Initiative. Applicants under this announcement are encouraged to consider applying for and conjointly implementing both of the RFPs as complementary and supplementary projects. EXPECTED OUTCOME: The purpose and expected outcome of the Inclusive Communities Initiative is to achieve full participation in the community for all members of the community, including those persons with a disability. As a means to accomplish this, the expected outcome of the Advocacy Support Network project is a viable advocacy network in four communities which results in enhanced advocacy capabilities among local advocates, stronger cross-disability advocacy at the local level, and support for local or regional cross-disability advocacy support networks. Collaborative applications among cooperating agencies and organizations are encouraged. ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants can be organizations which are public agencies, private nonprofit agencies or private for-profit agencies. Nontraditional applicants from diverse geographical and cultural Texas communities are encouraged. TERMS: Under this announcement, up to four projects will be funded for up to three years. Funding for years 2 and 3 will be contingent upon an annual review of performance, availability of federal funding, and TPCDD funding priorities. The initial funding period is September 1, 1997 to May 31, 1998. Estimated funding per project to be determined by staff, but not to exceed $25,000 per project per year. Non-federal match of 25% is required for the first year. A project located in counties designated as federal poverty areas requires a minimum of 10% matching resources for the first year. Increasing non-federal match will be required in years two through three. In-kind match may be accepted for all or part of the non-federal match in year one. Grant funds for this RFP were awarded to the Texas Rehabilitation Commission on behalf of the Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities in the amount of $100,000 (75%) in FY 1997. A nonfederal match in the amount of $33,333 (25%) is expected. For the application packet containing the full request for proposals, application forms and instructions, please submit a written or fax request to: Lester Sanders, Grants Management Director, Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751-2399, (512) 424-4084 (voice) or (512) 424-4097 (fax). Deadline: Proposals will be accepted at the Texas Planning Council Office, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Office #5410, 5th Floor, Austin, Texas until 4:00 p.m. on May 16, 1997. No fax copies of proposals will be accepted. Copies of application kit will be sent by regular mail and will not be faxed to applicants. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703586 Simon Y. Rodriguez General Counsel for the Office of the General Counsel Texas Rehabilitation Commission Filed: March 14, 1997 RFP TITLE: INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES This announces the availability of funds to be awarded on behalf of the Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities by the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. This is one of two Requests for Proposals offered under the Inclusive Communities Initiative. BACKGROUND-Inclusive Communities Initiative: To reduce service fragmentation and to encourage communities to fully include all members in the life of their communities the Council has embarked on an Inclusive Communities Initiative. The Inclusive Communities Initiative will build on the work of Council grants and initiatives using the findings and expertise developed by current and past grantees and, as appropriate, the new projects initiated by the Council. Both this RFP and the RFP entitled Advocacy Support Network focus on achieving that goal. Applicants under this announcement are encouraged to consider applying for and conjointly implementing both of the RFPs described as complementary and supplementary projects. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: The purpose and expected outcome of the Inclusive Communities Initiative is to achieve full participation in the community for all members of the community, including those persons with a disability. As a means to accomplish this, the expected outcome of the Inclusive Communities project is five communities which have developed mechanisms and are implementing plans for solving community inclusion issues. Initial Phase: Each project will develop an infrastructure for community problem solving and identify barriers and areas of community concern regarding the full inclusion of people of all ages and cultures in the community, including people with disabilities. An action plan identifying areas of activity and expected outcomes/results over a five year period will be developed during this phase. SECOND PHASE: The duration of the second phase is up to four years. The second phase will focus on the implementation of the action plan developed during the first phase. Applicants must demonstrate collaboration and planning in the application with agencies, organizations and individuals with whom they will cooperate to achieve project objectives. Collaborative applications among cooperating agencies and organizations are encouraged. PRODUCT: The project will develop a four-year action plan for achieving a fully inclusive community. ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants can be public agencies, private nonprofit agencies or private for-profit organizations, municipalities, civic organizations, or other entities involved in community betterment. Nontraditional applicants from diverse geographical and cultural communities are encouraged. TERMS: Under this announcement, up to five projects will be funded for one year. Contingent on approval of an action plan, up to five projects will receive implementation funding for up to four additional years. The initial funding period is September 1, 1997 to May 31, 1998. Estimated funding to be determined by TPCDD staff but not to exceed $50,000 for the first year and up to $75,000 annually for years two through five. Non-federal match of 25% is required for the first year. A project located in counties designated as federal poverty areas requires a minimum of 10% matching resources for the first year. Increasing non-federal match will be required in years two through five. Grant funds for this RFP were awarded to the Texas Rehabilitation Commission on behalf of the Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities in the amount of $250,000 (75%) in FY 1997. A nonfederal match in the amount of $83,333 (25%) is expected. For the application packet containing the full request for proposals, application forms and instructions, please submit a written or fax request to: Lester Sanders, Grants Management Director, Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751- 2399, (512) 424-4084 (voice) or (512) 424-4097 (fax). Deadline: Proposals will be accepted at the Texas Planning Council Office, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Office #5410, 5th Floor, Austin, Texas until 4:00 p.m. on May 16, 1997. No fax copies of proposals will be accepted. Copies of application kit will be sent by regular mail and will not be faxed to applicants. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1997. TRD-9703588 Simon Y. Rodriguez General Counsel for the Office of the General Counsel Texas Rehabilitation Commission Filed: March 14, 1997 Texas Department of Transportation Requests for Proposals Notice of Invitation: The Amarillo District Office of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) intends to enter four contracts with professional engineers, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, and 43 TAC sec.sec.9.30-9.40, to provide the following services. TxDOT will negotiate and enter a separate contract with each of the four prime providers selected. To qualify for contract award a selected engineer must perform a minimum of 30% of the actual contract work. RFP Number 04-7RFP5002: The engineer will provide Advanced Preliminary Engineering to upgrade US 54 from 2 lanes to 4 lanes with striped median and US 287 from 2 lane to 4 lane divided highway in Dallam, Hartley and Sherman counties. Deadline: A letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to submit a proposal will be accepted by fax at (806) 356-3263, or by hand delivery to TxDOT, Amarillo District Office, Attention: John White, 5715 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79110, or by mail addressed to P.O. Box 2708, Amarillo, Texas 79105-2708. Letters of interest will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 1997. The letter of interest must include the engineer's firm name, address, telephone number, fax number, name of engineer's contact person and refer to RFP Number 04-7RFP5002. Upon receipt of the letter of interest a Request for Proposal packet will be issued. (Note: Written requests, either by mail/hand delivery or fax, will be required to receive Request for Proposal packet. TxDOT will not issue Request for Proposal packet without receipt of letter of interest.) Preproposal Meeting: A preproposal meeting will be held on Thursday, April 24, 1997, at the TxDOT, Amarillo District Office, 5715 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79110 beginning at 2:00 p.m. (TxDOT will not accept a proposal from an engineer who has failed for any reason to attend the mandatory preproposal meeting.) Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact John White at (806) 356-3248 at least two work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals for RFP Number 04-7RFP5002 will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 1997 at the previously mentioned TxDOT, Amarillo District Office address. Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of invitation should be addressed to John White at (806) 356-3248 or fax (806) 356- 3263. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 13, 1996. TRD-9703533 Robert E. Shaddock General Counsel Texas Department of Transportation Filed: March 13, 1996 Notice of Invitation: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) intends to engage an engineer, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, and 43 TAC sec.sec.9.30-9.40, to provide the following services. The engineer selected must perform a minimum of 30% of the actual contract work to qualify for contract award. Contract Number 04-745P5003: The engineer will provide Advanced Preliminary Engineering to add a direct connector at the IH 40/IH 27 interchange from the IH 40 eastbound exit ramp to IH 27 southbound in Amarillo, Texas. Deadline: A letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to submit a proposal will be accepted by fax at (806) 356-3263, or by hand delivery to TxDOT, Amarillo District Office, Attention: John White, 5715 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79110, or by mail addressed to P.O. Box 2708, Amarillo, Texas 79105-2708. Letters of interest will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 1997. The letter of interest must include the engineer's firm name, address, telephone number, fax number, name of engineer's contact person and refer to Contract Number 04-745P5003. Upon receipt of the letter of interest a Request for Proposal packet will be issued. (Note: Written requests, either by mail/hand delivery or fax, will be required to receive Request for Proposal packet. TxDOT will not issue Request for Proposal packet without receipt of letter of interest.) Preproposal Meeting: A preproposal meeting will be held on Thursday, April 24, 1997, at the TxDOT, Amarillo District Office, 5715 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79110 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (TxDOT will not accept a proposal from an engineer who has failed for any reason to attend the mandatory preproposal meeting.) Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact John White at (806) 356-3248 at least two work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals for Contract Number 04-745P5003 will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 1997 at the previously mentioned TxDOT, Amarillo District Office address. Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of invitation should be addressed to John White at (806) 356-3248 or fax (806) 356- 3263. Contract Number 04-745P5007: The engineer will provide Plans, Specifications & Estimate (PS&E) to reconstruct old truss bridge for use as a pedestrian/bicycle path in Canadian, Texas. Deadline: A letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to submit a proposal will be accepted by fax at (806) 356-3263, or by hand delivery to TxDOT, Amarillo District Office, Attention: John White, 5715 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79110, or by mail addressed to P.O. Box 2708, Amarillo, Texas 79105-2708. Letters of interest will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 1997. The letter of interest must include the engineer's firm name, address, telephone number, fax number, name of engineer's contact person and refer to Contract Number 04-745P5007. Upon receipt of the letter of interest a Request for Proposal packet will be issued. (Note: Written requests, either by mail/hand delivery or fax, will be required to receive Request for Proposal packet. TxDOT will not issue Request for Proposal packet without receipt of letter of interest.) Preproposal Meeting: A preproposal meeting will be held on Thursday, April 17, 1997, at the TxDOT, Amarillo District Office, 5715 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79110 beginning at 2:00 p.m.. (TxDOT will not accept a proposal from an engineer who has failed for any reason to attend the mandatory preproposal meeting). Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact John White at (806) 356-3248 at least two work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals for Contract Number 04-745P5007 will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 1997 at the previously mentioned TxDOT, Amarillo District Office address. Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of invitation should be addressed to John White at (806) 356-3248 or fax (806) 356- 3263. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 13, 1996. TRD-9703534 Robert E. Shaddock General Counsel Texas Department of Transportation Filed: March 13, 1996 Texas Workforce Commission Notice of Contract Award The Texas Workforce Commission files this notice of the award of a consulting services contract, approved on March 7, 1997, to the Hobbs Company under the provisions of the Government Code, Chapter 2254. The award was made pursuant to a finding of fact from the governor's Office of Budget and Planning dated January 2, 1997, and under the provisions of Government Code, Section 2254.025. The Hobbs Company will design a Texas-specific model of a Full Employment Program, incorporating the capabilities and features of programs now operating in Mississippi and Oregon, for operational testing in a major metropolitan area of the state to be selected by the Texas Workforce Commission. The test will be designed to operate in coordination with other elements of Texas' welfare reform program, but in a manner that will allow comparative analysis of the impact of the overall program with and without full employment. The design will also delineate the process for the optional statewide implementation of a Full Employment Program. The private consultant is The Hobbs Company, whose business address is 4027 North Upland Street, McLean, Virginia 22101-3355. The award is for the total value of $30,000 with a beginning contract date of February 17, 1997 and a contract ending date of August 15, 1997. The Hobbs Company shall: Prepare and submit to the Texas Workforce Commission for review and approval, within 60 days of contract award, an initial concept report describing the broad outlines of a Texas-specific Full Employment Program, including program goals, recommendations for decisions on major policy issues, a proposed test location, and a general description of operating and organizational requirements and expected impacts. Prepare, within 90 days of approval of the initial concept report, a detailed operating plan for the Full Employment test, incorporating essential specifications for implementation, including state plan amendments, special operating procedures, organization and contracting arrangements, Management Information Systems and training implications, schedule, and evaluation options. Determine the need for and, in a timely manner during the course of the project, prepare any legislative proposals necessary to carry out the Full Employment test. The Hobbs Company shall also produce the following deliverables within the timeframe of the contract: Plan for operational testing of a pilot site in a major metropolitan area Plan for statewide implementation Strategies for employer involvement through management plan for outreach Cost- benefit analysis, including projections of start-up costs including but not limited to contracts, media, processing of payments, job readiness classes Evaluation criteria using current Texas data collection systems A performance-based contracting system A feasible approach to using Federal Unemployment Tax Act funds for contracting out workforce-related services. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 13, 1997. TRD-9703494 Esther Hajdar Director of Legal Services Texas Workforce Commission Filed: March 13, 1997