Request For Applications

The Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office is soliciting applications for projects to provide residential substance abuse treatment to adults and juveniles incarcerated or confined in detention and/or correctional facilities.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the RSAT program is to treat chronic substance abusers who are incarcerated or confined in adult and juvenile detention and/or correctional facilities.

GOAL

The goal of the RSAT program is to break the cycle of drug and alcohol dependency that leads to further crimes and recidivism by providing funds to projects that provide direct substance abuse treatment to incarcerated or confined offenders.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Eligible applicants are: (1) state agencies and counties operating residential detention and/or correctional facilities and; (2) community supervision and corrections departments (CSCDs) operating community corrections facilities, as defined in §509.001, Government Code. Applicants who receive grants may provide services directly in correctional facilities that they operate or they may contract with qualified service providers who meet all licensing and certification requirements.

COORDINATION

Grant applications must describe how the project will be coordinated with programs administered by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, programs funded under the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and other substance abuse treatment programs available to the applicant.

GRANT FUNDING

The total amount of RSAT funds available in this RFA is $9.2 million ($5.8 million in FY99 funds and $3.4 million in FY98 funds). CJD intends to fund several projects under this initiative. While there is no maximum amount that may be applied for, applicants should be aware that cost-effectiveness will be taken into consideration in the selection process. Small jurisdictions are encouraged to apply as well as large ones. State agencies are encouraged to apply as well. Regional approaches are encouraged for projects serving two or more counties. In selecting applications for grant award, CJD will seek a balance of funding between adult/juvenile populations, state agencies/local agencies, and urban/rural areas subject to quality of applications received and results of competitive scoring.

MATCHING FUNDS

Grantees must provide a cash match of 25% of the total project costs. No in-kind match is allowed. Costs for the Aftercare Phase cannot be used to meet the match requirements.

GRANT PERIOD

Grant-funded projects must begin on or after September 1, 1999. Grants shall be awarded for a project period of 12 months. However, grant applicants are required to submit a two-year budget with the CJD grant application. Currently awarded grantees that submitted two-year budgets under the FY98 RFA and who are going into Year B of their RSAT project, do not have to resubmit an application under the FY99 RFA. However, Year B funding is not guaranteed. CJD review and approval must still occur before funds are awarded to current grantees. CJD will notify these current grantees regarding Year B funding and revisions to their grant project.

PROGRAM DESIGN

Applications must include both of the following phases of treatment.

Residential Phase (6-12 months) - Offenders must participate in the program for no less than six months and no greater than 12 months. Eligible participants are those offenders with no less than six months and no greater than 12 months remaining on their term of incarceration or confinement. Individual and group treatment activities must be provided in residential treatment facilities that are set apart from the general correctional population. Set apart means a totally separate facility or a dedicated housing unit within the facility. Treatment must focus on the substance abuse problems of the offender and on developing cognitive, behavioral, social, vocational, and other skills to solve the substance abuse and related problems.

Aftercare Phase - Following release, offenders who participated in the residential phase of treatment must participate in an aftercare phase lasting no less than six months. Aftercare services must involve coordination with education, job training, parole services, halfway houses, and self-help and peer group programs. An individual treatment plan must be developed for each offender that includes placement of program participants in appropriate community substance abuse treatment, when the term of incarceration or confinement is completed.

RSAT funding can only be used to fund the Residential Phase of the program. It cannot be used to fund the Aftercare Phase of the program.

DRUG TESTING

Drug testing is mandatory in both phases of treatment. Grant applications must contain a description of law or policy requiring substance abuse testing of individuals in correctional residential substance abuse treatment programs. Grant applications must also state the number of individuals who were tested during the year preceding the project. Grant funds may be used to pay the costs of testing offenders while in the Residential Phase of a grant-supported program only.

EVALUATION

Project status will be evaluated through the grantee's submission of a semi-annual progress report, due 20 days after the first six-months of the project, and an annual progress report, due 20 days after the project end date. These progress reports must describe activities carried out with grant funds, criteria used to assign offenders to programs, and the impact of activities on meeting the goals and objectives of the program. Projects must also report the number of substance abuse beds available at the end of the year preceding the grant and at the end of the grant year. Additionally, programs must report the number of offenders treated during the year preceding the grant and during the grant year.

Projects must agree to participate in a national evaluation conducted by the National Institute of Justice.

REPORTS

Grantees must submit to CJD semi-annual and annual progress reports (as required above), quarterly financial expenditure reports, and individual project reports (IPRs). CJD will supply the necessary forms and instructions following grant award. Failure to submit reports on time will result in a financial hold being placed on grant funds until the delinquent reports are submitted.

NON-SUPPLANTING REQUIREMENT

Grant funds must be used to initiate new treatment programs or to expand existing ones. Federal funds shall not be used to supplant or replace state or local funds.

NON-ALLOWABLE PROJECT COSTS

Grantees cannot charge project costs, such as parking expenses to the RSAT project, unless this benefit is being provided to all non-RSAT funded personnel.

Employee training that is required in order to stay licensed and that is required to practice in the field of expertise, cannot be charged to the RSAT project; unless this benefit is being provided to all non-RSAT funded personnel.

Grantees cannot charge project costs such as food expenses to the RSAT project.

If an expense is not allowable for RSAT funding, it cannot also be used to meet the cash match requirement.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Grant funds may not be used for land acquisition or construction costs.

CONTINUATION FUNDING POLICY

An annual Request For Applications (RFA) may be issued, depending upon availability of federal funds. There is currently no limit on total years of funding. A decreasing fund ratio, that requires a gradual reduction in the amount of available funds for a given project, does not currently apply to these funds.

APPLICATIONS INFORMATION

For application information, CJD may be contacted by phone at (512) 463-1786. Application kits may be obtained from CJD at the following address:

Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division, Attn: Justice Programs, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Applications must be received at the Governor's Criminal Justice Division no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, May 31, 1999. Submit an original application and two copies of the application to the following address:

Office of the Governor-Office of Budget and Planning, Attn: Tom Adams, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711.

TEXAS REVIEW AND COMMENT SYSTEM (TRACS)

Applicants for local projects must submit a copy of the grant application to their respective regional council of governments (COGs). Applicants are responsible for submitting TRACS review comments received from the regional COG to CJD. Applicants for statewide projects must submit a copy of the grant application for TRACS review to the following address:

Office of the Governor— Office of Budget and Planning Attn: Tom Adams P.O. Box 12428 Austin, Texas 78711

Applicants are responsible for submitting TRACS review comments received from that agency to CJD.

SELECTION PROCESS

CJD staff will conduct an initial screening of applications to determine eligibility. The executive director of CJD may appoint an internal review team to score and rank applications. Team members will include CJD staff, regional council representatives, and other persons with expertise in corrections and substance abuse treatment.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Please call Darryl Burgess at (512) 463-1786 for further information.

TRD-9901782

James Hines

Assistant General Counsel

Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division

Filed: March 26, 1999

Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau) ordered Downtown Plaza Imaging Center (registrant M-00610) of Houston to cease and desist performing mammographic examinations until all violations of Texas radiation control regulations that were noted during a recent inspection have been corrected. The bureau determined that failure to meet regulatory requirements while performing mammography constitutes an immediate threat to public health and safety, and the existence of an emergency. Poor image quality may result in missed diagnosis of cancerous or pre-cancerous growths, or cause unnecessary radiation exposure to patients due to retakes. The order will remain in effect until the registrant has received authorization from the bureau to perform mammography.

A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).

TRD-9901785

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 26, 1999

INTRODUCTION

The Texas Department of Health (department), Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a 14-month period beginning August 1, 1999, and ending September 30, 2000. The grant is being funded by the Texas WIC Program and administered by the Nutrition Training Section of the Bureau of Nutrition Services. The RFP will be released on April 9, 1999.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the funding is to increase breastfeeding rates in a targeted community by coordinating multiple intervention strategies. Intervention strategies will include conducting a breastfeeding summit; conducting focus groups to determine barriers and support for breastfeeding; encouraging and assisting businesses to become mother friendly worksites; encouraging and assisting hospitals to become a Texas ten step hospital and/or a baby friendly hospital; assessing breastfeeding knowledge of health care providers and providing breastfeeding training if needed; providing expanded peer counselor training to active peer counselors; working with local radio, television, and newspapers to provide breastfeeding messages, and evaluating each strategy to determine its effectiveness.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to individuals, nonprofit community agencies, organizations, and task forces; governmental entities (including city, county, and state); and institutions of higher learning with experience in breastfeeding promotion.

AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

Funds in the amount of $120,000 will be available for the project, through the WIC Program.

PROJECT AND BUDGET PERIODS

The contract will be funded for 14 months beginning August 1, 1999, and ending September 30, 2000.

GENERAL PURPOSE AND PROGRAM GOALS

Through a community-wide effort, the project is intended to encourage at least 75% of mothers to breastfeed at hospital discharge, and 50% of mothers to continue breastfeeding for at least six months postpartum.

REVIEW AND AWARD CRITERIA

Each application will first be screened for completeness and timeliness. Proposals which are deemed incomplete or arrive after the deadline will not be reviewed. Proposals will be reviewed by a team of reviewers and evaluated according to the criteria and review process outlined in the RFP.

DEADLINE

Proposals prepared according to the instructions in the RFP package must be received by the department by 5:00 p. m., Central Daylight Saving Time, on May 28, 1999.

TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE RFP

Requests for a copy of the RFP should be directed to Janet Rourke, Nutrition Training Program Coordinator, Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Nutrition Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; by email at janet.rourke@tdh.state.tx.us; or by fax (512) 406-0722.

TRD-9901875

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 30, 1999

The Texas Department of Health, having duly filed a complaint pursuant to Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation , Part 13 (25 Texas Administrative Code §289.112), has revoked the following industrial radiographer identification card: Darrell Paul Thrash, Longview, Texas Industrial Radiographer Identification Card audit number 09602, March 15, 1999.

A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).

TRD-9901786

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 26, 1999

The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration:

Application for admission in Texas for U.S. AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY, a domestic fire and casualty company. The home office is in Dallas, Texas.

Application for admission in Texas for TIAA-CREF LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign life company. The home office is in New York, New York.

Application to change the name of CATHOLIC LIFE INSURANCE UNION to CATHOLIC LIFE INSURANCE, a domestic life company. The home office is in San Antonio, Texas.

Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Kathy Wilcox, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701.

TRD-9901944

Bernice Ross

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 31, 1999

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by Guidant Lloyds Insurance Company proposing to use rates that are outside the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to Texas Insurance Code Annotated Article 5.101, §3(g). They are proposing rates ranging from +30% to 40% above the benchmark for various coverage forms for private passenger automobile insurance.

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, §3(h), is made with the Chief Actuary, Mr. Philip Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 within 30 days after publication of this notice.

TRD-9901839

Bernice Ross

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 29, 1999

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by Republic Lloyds proposing to use rates that are outside the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art. 5.101, §3(g). They are proposing various rates ranging from benchmark to +73.30% above the benchmark by class, coverage and territory for personal automobile insurance.

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, §3(h), is made with the Chief Actuary, Mr. Philip Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 within 30 days after publication of this notice.

TRD-9901936

Bernice Ross

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 31, 1999

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by First National Insurance Company of America proposing to use rates for commercial automobile insurance (including private passenger automobile written on a commercial policy) that are outside the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art. 5.101, §3(g). They are proposing a rate of +15% above the benchmark for liability and physical damage and +20% above the benchmark for UM/UIM for commercial automobile; and for private passenger types written on a commercial policy, rates ranging from +15% above the benchmark to +50% above the benchmark by coverage.

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, §3(h), is made with the Chief Actuary, Mr. Philip Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 within 30 days after publication of this notice.

TRD-9901937

Bernice Ross

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 31, 1999

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by First National Insurance Company of America proposing to use rates that are outside the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art. 5.101, §3(g). They are proposing a rate of +36% above the benchmark for BI, +30% above the benchmark for PD, +50% above the benchmark for Med Pay, +40% above the benchmark for PIP, +20% above the benchmark for UM, and +45% above the benchmark for comprehensive and collision for personal automobile insurance.

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, §3(h), is made with the Chief Actuary, Mr. Philip Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 within 30 days after publication of this notice.

TRD-9901938

Bernice Ross

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 31, 1999

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by The Connecticut Indemnity Company proposing to use rates that are outside the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art. 5.101, §3(g). They are proposing a rate of -30% below the benchmark for ambulances, -57.5% below the benchmark for fire departments, and -20% below the benchmark for all others for commercial automobile insurance.

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, §3(h), is made with the Chief Actuary, Mr. Philip Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 within 30 days after publication of this notice.

TRD-9901939

Bernice Ross

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 31, 1999

The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.

Application for admission to Texas of AdminQuest, Inc., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Wilmington, Delaware.

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.

TRD-9901940

Bernice Ross

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 31, 1999

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 NPA Of Texas, Inc., a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Irving, 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.

TRD-9901941

Bernice Ross

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 31, 1999

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission adopted amendments to 30 TAC §§117.101, 117.103, 117.105, 117.107, 117.109, 117.111, 117.113, 117.115, 117.117, 117.119 and 117.121. The rules appeared in the March 12, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 1796).

Due to error by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, on page 1798, §117.113(g)(1)(B), second sentence, and also on page 1805, §117.213(h)(2)(A), the sentence was published as follows:

“The system shall be accurate to within ñ 5.0%.”

It should read as follows:

“The system shall be accurate to within ± 5.0%.”

An agreed order was entered regarding W SILVER, INCORPORATED, Docket Number 1998-0869-PWS-E; PWS Number 0710096; Enforcement ID Number 12689 on March 15, 1999 assessing $1,575.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Sandy VanCleave, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0667, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding DARRELL HALL DBA SHANNON ESTATES SUBDIVISION, Docket Number 1997-1112-PWS-E; PWS Number 0930052; Enforcement ID Number 11938 on March 15, 1999 assessing $3,740 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Sabelyn Pussman, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6061, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF COTULLA, Docket Number 1998-0873-PWS-E; PWS Number 1420001; Enforcement ID Number 12725 on March 15, 1999, assessing $2,988 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Sandy VanCleave, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0667, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF COMO, Docket Number 1998-0355-PWS-E; 1120012; Enforcement ID Number 8361 on March 15, 1999, assessing $1,725 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Subhash Jain, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5867, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF MIDWAY, Docket Number 1996-1725-PWS-E; PWS Number 1570003; Enforcement ID Number 6867 on March 15, 1999, assessing $2,210 in administrative penalties with $663 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Terry Thompson, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6095, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding BUDDY BURNETT DBA PONDEROSA MOBILE HOME, Docket Number 1998-0492-PWS-E; PWS Number 1910044; Enforcement ID Number 12476 on March 15, 1999, assessing $2,344 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Subhash Jain, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5867, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding PION EER CONCRETE OF TEXAS, Docket Number 1998-0678-AIR-E; Account Number 93-1908-V; Enforcement ID Number 12620 on March 15, 1999, assessing $2,500 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Sheila Smith, Enforcement Coordinator at (512),239-1670, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding BOBBY LANHAM DBA AMERICAN MARBLE, Docket Number 1998-1065-AIR-E; Account Number TA-3696-V; Enforcement ID Number 12900 on March 15, 1999 assessing $3,000 in administrative penalties with $600 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Stacey Young, Enforcement Coordinator at (512),239-1899, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding THE PAKS CORPORATION, Docket Number 1998-0896-AIR-E; Account Number KG-0003-S; Enforcement ID Number 10983 on March 15, 1999 assessing $5,000 in administrative penalties with $1,000 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Stacey Young, Enforcement Coordinator at (512),239-1899, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding RICK GACONETT DBA TRIPLE TTT SANDBLASTING, Docket Number 1998-1267-AIR-E; Account Number PC-0231-I; Enforcement ID Number 11753 on March 15, 1999, assessing $2,500 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Stacey Young, Enforcement Coordinator at (512),239-1899, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF ALVARADO, Docket Number 1997-0912-MWD-E; Permit Number 10567-001; Enforcement ID Number 8210 on March 15, 1999, assessing $13,520 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Brian Lehmkuhle, Enforcement Coordinator at (512),239-4482, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF MINERAL WELLS, Docket Number 1998-0123-MWD-E; Permit Number 10585-003; Enforcement ID Number 8235 on March 15, 1999, assessing $9,375 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Merrilee Gerberding, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4490, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding NORTH FOREST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, Docket Number 1998-0866-MWD-E; Permit Number 10905-01; Enforcement ID Number 8913 on March 15, 1999, assessing $2,500 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Brian Lehmkuhle, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4482, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding BENNIE MELTON, Docket Number 1997-0720-OSI-E; No OSSF Installer Certificate of Registration; Enforcement ID Number 11986 on March 15, 1999 assessing $1,250 in administrative penalties with $250 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Brian Lehmkuhle, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4482, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding JUAN ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ, Docket Number 1997-0470-OSI-E; No OSSF Installer Certificate of Registration; Enforcement ID Number 11987 on March 15, 1999 assessing $1,250 in administrative penalties with $250 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Brian Lehmkuhle, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4482, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding JAMES HIGGINS & JOHN HIGGINS DBA BULLDOG ENVIRONMENTAL, Docket Number 1998-0149-MSW-E; Permit Number 12130 on March 15, 1999 assessing $5,000 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting William Puplampu, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0677 or Craig Fleming, Enforcement Coordinator at (409)898-3838, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

TRD-9901882

LaDonna Castanuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 30, 1999

Attached are Notices of Applications issued during the period of January 28, 1998 thru March 29, 1998.

The Executive Director will issue these permits unless one or more persons file written protests and/or a request for a hearing within 45 days (unless otherwise noted) after newspaper publication of the 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.

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, type of application (new permit, amendment, renewal) and permit number.

Pilgrim's Pride Corp., P.O. Box 93, Pittsburg, TX 75686-0093 has applied for six underground Injection Control (UIC) permits; WDW-352, WDW-353, WDW-354, WDW-355, WDW-356, and WDW-357. The permits will authorize disposal of non-hazardous wastes generated at the permittee's proposed Walker Creek facility from cleaning and processing of broilers for the production of various poultry products as well as rendering of by-products and further processing for production of poultry meal, feather meal, blood meal, and oil for use in the production of pet foods and poultry feed. The wells are in Camp County, 4 miles north of Pittsburg, east of Highway 271 and 43 miles north of Longview (30 days from date of newpaper publication).

Everest Exploration, P.O. Box 500, Hobson, TX 78117-0500 has applied for renewal of an Underground Injection Control (UIC) Well, Permit Number WDW-168. The applicant currently operates an in-situ uranium mine. Wastes generated on-site are non-hazardous. The injected wastes include: barren solution bleed, restoration waste stream, process waste streams, and tailings or wastes produced by or resulting from the extraction or concentration of uranium, other associated wastes such as ground water and rainfall contaminated by the above authorized wastes, spills of the above authorized wastes, and wash waters and solutions used in cleaning and servicing the waste disposal well system equipment which are compatible with the permitted waste streams, reservoir and well materials. The applications and related draft permits include changes in the depth specifications for injection, the injection pressure and the character of the injected non-hazardous wastes. The well is located in Karnes County, approximately 45 miles SE of San Antonio and .5 miles SW of Hobson off of FM 81 (30 days from date of newpaper publication).

Rohm and Haas Texas Inc., 6600 Hwy. 225, Deer Park, Harris County, Texas 77536, a chemical manufacturing facility, has applied for a major amendment to Compliance Plan CP-50101 which would incorporate performance-based objectives for the corrective action and ground-water monitoring programs, obtain authorization for Alternate Concentration Limits (ACLs) for ammonia and sulfate, and change the amount of financial assurance required. The facility is in Harris County approximately 15 miles SW of Houston, Texas on SH134 and Tidal road.

Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., has applied for a hazardous waste permit (Proposed Permit Number HW-50345) and compliance plan (Proposed Compliance Plan Number CP-50345). The permit would authorize post-closure care for nine surface impoundment areas closed as three landfills. The compliance plan would require the permittee to monitor the concentrations of hazardous constituents in groundwater and remediate ground-water to specific standards. The sites are located 0.6 miles south of State Highway 63 on Bevil Loop Road, on approximately 53 acres near the City of Jasper, Jasper County, Texas.

TRD-9901883

LaDonna Castanuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 30, 1999

For The Period of January 22, 1999 to January 29, 1999

BFI Waste Systems of North America, Inc., 7000 I.H. 10 East, San Antonio, Texas, 78219 has applied to amend existing Permit Number 1410-B (Proposed Permit Number MSW 1410-C) to expand the 265 acre permitted facility horizontally by adding approximately 664 contiguous acres, and to increase the maximum permitted elevation of the landfill by approximately 49 feet. The present permit boundary consists of approximately 265 acres of land which is located in east San Antonio and Bexar County just south of Interstate Highway 10 and just west of Farm to Market Road 1516. The total permitted area described in the amendment application, including both the existing permitted property and the proposed expansion area, is 928.775 acres. Of this, approximately 709 acres will be designated for placement of waste. The maximum proposed elevation of the top of the landfill when completed will be approximately 805 feet mean sea level (MSL). The landfill is estimated to receive approximately 2,800 tons of solid waste per day. The permit amendment includes authorization for the receipt of Class 1 non-hazardous industrial waste at the landfill if disposal is conducted in accordance with the applicable TNRCC rules. If granted, the applicant would be authorized to dispose of: (1) municipal solid waste resulting from or incidental to municipal, community, commercial, institutional, recreational activities, and construction or demolition projects; (2) Class 1, 2 and 3 industrial solid waste; and (3) special wastes that are properly identified. The facility would be authorized to operate from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday.

If you wish to request a public hearing, you must submit your request in writing. You must state (1) your name, mailing address and daytime phone number; (2) the application number, TNRCC docket number or other recognizable reference to the application; (3) the statement I/we request an evidentiary public hearing; (4) a brief description of how you, or the persons you represent, would be adversely affected by the granting of the application; and (5) a description of the location of your property relative to the applicant's operations.

Requests for a public hearing or questions concerning procedures should be submitted in writing to the Chief Clerk's Office, Park 35 TNRCC Complex, Building F, Room 1101, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Mail Code 105, 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.

TRD-9901885

LaDonna Castanuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 30, 1999

For The Period of February 25, 1999 to March 26, 1999

The City of Big Lake, P.O. Box 310, Big Lake, Texas, 76932-0310, has applied to amend existing Permit Number MSW 86 (Proposed Permit Number MSW 86-B) to authorize a lateral expansion to an existing Type I-AE municipal solid waste management facility. The amendment will increase the acreage from the currently permitted 22.95 acres to 128.50 acres. The new landfill waste disposal footprint will be 95.8 acres. The total disposal capacity of the new addition is approximately 1,210,000 in-place cubic yards. No waste will be placed above natural grade. If granted, the applicant would be authorized to dispose of: (1) municipal solid waste resulting from or incidental to municipal, community, commercial, institutional, recreational activities, and construction or demolition projects; (2) Class II and III industrial solid waste; and (3) special wastes that are properly identified. The facility would be authorized to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

The City of Kingsville, P.O. Box 1458, Kingsville, Texas, 78364-1458, has applied to amend existing Permit Number MSW 235-A (Proposed Permit Number MSW 235-B) to authorize a lateral and vertical expansion to an existing Type I municipal solid waste management facility. The amendment will increase the acreage from the currently permitted 35.00 acres to 120.00 acres, and it will increase the height from 95.00 feet to 125.00 feet. The new disposal capacity is approximately 4,993,000 in-place cubic yards. If granted, the applicant would be authorized to dispose of: (1) municipal solid waste resulting from or incidental to municipal, community, commercial, institutional, recreational activities, and construction or demolition projects and (2) special wastes that are properly identified. The facility would be authorized to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

The City of Littlefield, P.O. Box 1267, Littlefield, Texas, 79339. has applied for a permit Proposed Permit Number MSW-2274 to authorize a new Type I-AE municipal solid waste landfill facility. The proposed site covers approximately 69.036 acres and is estimated to initially receive 20 tons of waste per day. If granted, the applicant would be authorized to dispose of: municipal solid waste resulting from or incidental to municipal, community, commercial, institutional, recreational activities, construction or demolition projects, and special waste that are properly identified. The facility would be authorized to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday thru Sunday.

If you wish to request a public hearing, you must submit your request in writing. You must state (1) your name, mailing address and daytime phone number; (2) the application number, TNRCC docket number or other recognizable reference to the application; (3) the statement I/we request an evidentiary public hearing; (4) a brief description of how you, or the persons you represent, would be adversely affected by the granting of the application; and (5) a description of the location of your property relative to the applicant's operations.

Requests for a public hearing or questions concerning procedures should be submitted in writing to the Chief Clerk's Office, Park 35 TNRCC Complex, Building F, Room 1101, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Mail Code 105, 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.

TRD-9901884

LaDonna Castanuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 30, 1999

Notice is hereby given that under the requirements of Texas Government Code, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony concerning revisions to 30 TAC Chapters 39, 281, and 305, concerning Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Minor Amendments.

The commission proposes to amend and clarify existing notice provisions and other requirements for certain new TPDES permits. The rules would also amend the minor amendment provisions to create three levels of amendments for TPDES permits and would amend the notice provisions relating to those minor amendments.

A public hearing on the proposal will be held May 6, 1999, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 5108 of Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Building F, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin. The hearing is structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. Open discussion will not occur during the hearing; however, an agency staff member will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and answer questions before and after the hearing.

Comments may be submitted to Lisa Martin, Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., May 10, 1999, and should reference Rule Log Number 99003-039-WT. For further information, please contact Emily W. Rogers, Environmental Law Division, (512) 239-0649.

Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the agency at (512) 239-4900. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

TRD-9901820

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 26, 1999

Notice is hereby given that under the requirements of Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.017 and Texas Government Code, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony concerning revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 113, concerning National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories.

The commission proposes to incorporate by reference changes that the United States Environmental Protection Agency has made to certain Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards that the commission has previously adopted and would incorporate by reference 12 new federal MACT standards for the control of hazardous air pollutant emissions from specific source categories. MACT standards are found in 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63.

A public hearing on the proposal will be held May 5, 1999, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 5108 of Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Building F, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin. The hearing is structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. Open discussion will not occur during the hearing; however, an agency staff member will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and answer questions before and after the hearing.

Comments may be submitted to Lisa Martin, Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., May 10, 1999, and should reference Rule Log Number 99002-113-AI. For further information, please contact Ann Hammer, (512) 239-6255.

Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the agency at (512) 239-4900. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

TRD-9901826

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 29, 1999

Notice is hereby given that the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony concerning the rule review of 30 TAC Chapter 312, concerning Sludge Use, Disposal, and Transportation.

The commission is reviewing Chapter 312 to comply with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, §167, 75th Legislature, 1997. Section 167 requires state agencies to review and consider for readoption rules adopted under the Administrative Procedure Act. The review must include, at a minimum, an assessment that the reason for the rules continues to exist. The commission has reviewed Chapter 312 and determined that the reason for its adoption continues to exist.

After the conclusion of the review of Chapter 312, the commission will propose amendments to the rules to facilitate the implementation of the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) program. These modifications will provide for consistency with the federal Clean Water Act, as amended, and other applicable federal regulations, and will provide for consistency with the United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Final Reuse and Disposal of Sewage Sludge. As part of this proposed rulemaking, the commission will be exploring potential revisions related to compliance verification, regulatory flexibility, and procedural processing, notice, compliance history, groundwater problems, the definition of beneficial use, experimental land application approvals, and registration issuance by the commission's regional offices. The commission also asks for comments on these potential revision topics. Any changes identified in comments on this rules review or on the topics suggested for revision that are accepted by the commission can be incorporated into these proposed rule amendments.

A public hearing on the rules review and on the topics suggested for revision in Chapter 312 will be held in the TNRCC Office Complex on May 18, 1999, at 2:00 p.m., in Building F, Room 5108, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin. The hearing is structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. Open discussion will not occur during the hearing; however, a staff member will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and answer questions before and after the hearing.

Comments on the commission's review of the rules or on the topics suggested for revision in Chapter 312 may be submitted to Lisa Martin, Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., May 24, 1999, and should reference Rule Log Number 99004-312-WT. For further information, please contact Maria M. Rodriguez, Sludge and Transporter Review Team, (512) 239-1760.

Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the agency at (512) 239-4900. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

TRD-9901825

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 29, 1999

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the requirements of the Texas Health and Safety Code,§382.017; Texas Government Code, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001; and 40 Code of Federal Regulations, §51.102, of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations concerning State Implementation Plans (SIP), the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding revisions to the SIP concerning the 1999 Collin County Redesignation and Maintenance Plan for Lead.

On November 6, 1991, EPA published the notice of nonattainment designation in the Federal Register , page 56694, for the portion of Collin County which essentially encompasses the plant boundaries of the Gould National Battery, Incorporated (GNB, now GNB Technologies, Inc.) facility. The effective date of the nonattainment designation was January 6, 1992. Under the federal guidelines, the then Texas Air Control Board (TACB) responded by submitting a site-specific SIP to EPA on June 18, 1993. under the Federal Clean Air Act (FCAA), the Collin County nonattainment area was required to attain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) by January 6, 1997.

Highlights of the 1993 SIP revision include an air quality analysis current through the fourth quarter of 1992, a 1992 emissions inventory, dispersion modeling which demonstrated NAAQS attainment for the area, Board Order Number 92-09(k), contingency measures in Board Order Number 93-12, and new source review provisions for lead sources.

Since the adoption of the 1993 SIP revision and the implementation of the requirements established in the agreed orders, the ambient monitors have consistently recorded levels well below the lead NAAQS, which is a quarterly arithmetic average of 1.5 micrograms per cubic meter (µ g/m ³ ). Before an area can be redesignated to attainment there must be a minimum of eight quarters of quality-assured ambient air monitoring data with no exceedances. For the monitoring periods of 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998, there are 14 quarters of monitored data without an exceedance. Therefore, the TNRCC is proposing a revision to the SIP for the Control of Lead Air Pollution.

The proposed revision would provide for the redesignation to attainment of that portion of Collin County currently designated as nonattainment for the lead NAAQS. The proposed revision also provides a maintenance plan for the area to ensure continued compliance with the lead NAAQS. The proposed revision establishes an attainment emissions inventory and provides maintenance demonstrations through ambient air monitoring combined with GNB's existing state new source review permit and compliance with the federal Lead Maximum Achievable Control Technology requirements. As part of the maintenance plan, the proposed revision establishes a new contingency plan through an agreed order and replaces Agreed Orders 92-09(k). Further, the proposed revision establishes contingency indicators based on monitored lead levels and GNB's annual emissions inventory submission and sets trigger levels for each of the indicators. The proposed revision also provides for a commitment by the TNRCC to keep the existing monitoring network in place until the end of the maintenance period and a request that the EPA approve the maintenance plan and redesignate Collin County to attainment for the lead NAAQS.

A public hearing on the proposal will be held in Frisco on May 4, 1999, at 7:00 p.m., at the Frisco High School Lecture Hall, 6927 Coon Lane, Frisco. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. Open discussion will not occur during the hearing; however, an agency staff member will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and will answer questions before and after the hearing.

Comments should be submitted to Lisa Martin, TNRCC Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., May 10, 1999, and should reference Rule Log Number 98023- SIP-AI. For further information on the proposed revisions, please contact John Gillen, Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, (512) 239-1415. Copies of the proposed SIP can be obtained via the commission's Web Site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/oprd/rules/propadop.html , or by calling Lisa Martin at (512) 239-1966.

Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the agency at (512) 239-4900. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

TRD-9901827

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 29, 1999

The following notices were issued between March 17 & March 24, 1999.

Written public comments and requests for public meetings may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE PUBLICATION DATE OF THE NOTICE. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.

The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication of these notices.

To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;" (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the granting of the application in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the application or permit which would satisfy your concerns.

Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for public meetings should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For additional information, please contact the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.

Listed are the names of the applicants, the type of application (new permit, amendment, or renewal), the permit number and whether it is a CAFO and/or a TPDES Permit, the type of facility, and the location of the facility.

THE GREIF BROS. CORPORATION, P.O. Box 907, La Porte, Texas 77571; The plant site is located at 10700 Strang Road in the City of La Porte in Harris County, Texas; Renewal of Permit Number 13949-001.

JEFFERSON COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 10, 3707 Central Boulevard, Nederland, Texas 77627-3225; The plant site is located to the northwest of Nederland in the area bounded by Spurlock Road, U.S. Highway 69/96/287 and State Highway 347, and is on the northwest side of Rhodair Gully, approximately 3,500 feet upstream from the point where Rhodair Gully passes beneath U.S. Highway 69/96/287 in Jefferson County, Texas; Major amendment to Permit Number 10838-003.

HAROLD ALEXANDER CLARK, 9039 Katy Freeway, Suite 230, Houston, Texas 77024; The plant site is located approximately 1,000 feet east of the intersection of Atascocita Road and Old Humble Road in Harris County, Texas; Major amendment to Permit Number 11161-001.

CITY OF GROESBECK, P.O. Box 227, Groesbeck, Texas 76642; The plant site is located on the Navasota River approximately 1 mile below Lake Springfield, approximately 2 miles north of Groesbeck on State Highway 14 and 0.75 mile east along a public road in Limestone County, Texas; New TPDES Permit Number 10182-002.

FRONTIER FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL CO., L.L.C., Route 5, Box 185, Lubbock, Texas 79407; The facility and disposal area are located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Texas Highway 114 and Farm-to-Market Road 2378 which is two miles west of Reese Air Force Base and adjacent to the south edge of the West Texas and Lubbock Railroad, Lubbock County, Texas; Renewal of Permit Number 02405.

MOBIL CHEMICAL COMPANY INC., P.O. Box 3868, Beaumont, Texas 77704; The plant site is located at a site immediately north of Smith Island and south of the Neches River, bounded on the south and east by a modified oxbow and on the northwest by a refinery tank farm, east of the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; Major amendment with renewal to TNRCC Permit Number 00462.

ROBERT A. JANSEN, 2275 FM 107, Gatesville, Texas 76528; The dairy facility is located on an unpaved county road one half mile east of the intersection of the county road and .S. Highway 281 approximately 3.75 miles north of Evant in Hamilton County, Texas; New CAFO Permit Number 04017.

JOE HUEREQUE, P.O. Box 1089, Clint, Texas 79836; The existing facility is located on the southeast side of Farm-to-Market Road 1110 approximately one mile northeast of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1110 and State Highway 76 in El Paso County, Texas; New TPDES CAFO Permit 03576 to replace State Permit 03576.

MICHAEL QUINT WAGGONER, HCR 1, Box 47, Dimmitt, Texas 79027; The proposed facility is located on the north side of Castro County Road 628 approximately 3.5 miles east of the intersection of County Road 628 and U.S. Highway 385, this intersection being approximately 13 miles south of the City of Dimmitt in Castro County, Texas; New TPDES CAFO Permit Number 04046.

BORDERLAND FEEDERS, LTD., P.O. Box 980; The existing facility is located approximately 2.75 miles southeast of Clint, on the northeast side of TX Hwy. 76 two miles from its intersection with Farm-to-Market (FM) 1110, in El Paso County, Texas; New TPDES CAFO Permit Number 04037.

MICHAEL STEWARD, 200 Shoshone, Comanche, Texas 76442; The existing dairy is located on the south side of County Road 252 approximately 4 miles southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2466 and Farm-to-Market Road 1476 in Comanche County, Texas; Renewal of CAFO Permit Number 03579.

TRD-9901887

LaDonna Castanuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 30, 1999

The following notices were issued March 22, 1999.

Written comments and requests for a public meeting may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE ISSUE DATE OF THE NOTICE. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.

Written comments or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For additional information, please contact the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.

Listed are the names of the applicants, the type of application (new permit, amendment, or renewal), the permit number, the type of facility, and the location of the facility.

WALNUT COVE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, P.O. BOX 187, WILLIS, TEXAS 77378; The plant site is located 200 feet east of Lake Conroe on Weir Creek, approximately 2 miles west of Interstate Highway 45 and 1.5 miles north of Farm-to-Market Road 1097 in Montgomery County, Texas; Renewal of Permit Number 12416-001.

DOMCO INC. FLOOR PRODUCTS (TEXAS), P.O. Box 3145, Houston, Texas 77253-3145; The plant site is located at 1705 North Oliver Street in the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas; Major amendment to TNRCC Permit Number 00785.

TRD-9901888

LaDonna Castanuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 30, 1999

Listed below are permits issued March 19-25, 1999.

Temporary Permit Number TP-8074 by Capital Excavation Company for diversion of 4 acre-feet in a 1 year period for industrial (highway construction) use. Water may be diverted from near a point where San Gabriel River crosses SH 95 approximately 16 miles east of Georgetown and 7 miles north of Taylor in Williamson County, Texas.

Temporary Permit Number TP-8075 by Albert W. Green for diversion of 2 acre-feet in a 1 year period for irrigation (pecan orchard) use. Water may be diverted from an unnamed tributary of the San Marcos River, Guadalupe River Basin, approximately 21 miles northeast of Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas, property is owned by the applicant and is near the crossing of FM 1979 and the San Marcos River.

Temporary Permit Number TP-8076 by Collins & Ware, Inc. for diversion of 10 acre-feet in a 1 year period for mining (oil and gas well drilling) use. Water may be diverted from 3 different points on San Fernando Creek in a 5 mile reach between the Nueces- Jim Wells County Line and State Highway 70, 30 miles SW of Corpus Christi and 10 miles NW of Bishop in Nueces County, Texas.

Temporary Permit Number TP-8078 by Enron Oil & Gas Co. for diversion of 10 acre-feet in a 1 year period for mining (water well drilling) use. Water may be diverted from a point approximately 1 mile downstream from NW corner of Val Verde County on Pecos River located approximately 75 miles NW of Del Rio and 10 miles NW of Pandale in Val Verde County, Texas.

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 canceled without notice and hearing. No further diversions may be made pending a full hearing as provided in §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 78711, Telephone (512) 239-3300.

TRD-9901881

LaDonna Castanuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 30, 1999

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists proposed new 22 TAC §§462.1-462.14. The rules appeared in the March 12, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 1727).

Due to error by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, on page 1727, §462.2(a)(1), the symbol after the number 8 should actually be the number 1/2 so that it would read “8-1/2 inches by 11 inches”.

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on March 25, 1999 to introduce new or modified rates or terms pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.25, Procedures Applicable to Chapter 58-Electing Incumbent Local Exchange Companies (ILECs) .

Tariff Title and Number: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Notification to Add Call Transfer Disconnect Feature to the BizSaver Selection List, Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.25. Tariff Control Number 20668.

The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWBT) has notified the Public Utility Commission of Texas that it is including an existing discretionary service, Call Transfer Disconnect, as one of the selections for a BizSaver service package. SWBT requests an effective date no later than April 20, 1999. BizSaver is a grouping of Call Management Services that offers a monthly discount as a part of the customers monthly billing for business customers who subscribe to a predefined group of services.

Persons who wish to intervene in this proceeding should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 by April 16, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9901903

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 30, 1999

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on March 25, 1999 to introduce new or modified rates or terms pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.25, Procedures Applicable to Chapter 58-Electing Incumbent Local Exchange Companies (ILECs) .

Tariff Title and Number: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Notification to Reduce Rates Associated With Bill Plus Service Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.25. Tariff Control Number 20669.

The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWBT) has notified the Public Utility Commission of Texas that it is eliminating the $150.00 non-recurring charge for customers that initiate Bill Plus services. Additionally, SWBT will waive the $8.00 recurring charge for customers who agree to forego a paper bill detail. Bill Plus in an optional service that provides subscribers a copy of their monthly bill on a compact disk or diskette. This electronic billing media allows customers greater flexibility and control of their billing needs. SWBT has provided notification of this Bill Plus price reduction to the Local Service Providers. SWBT requests an effective date of May 15, 1999.

Persons who wish to intervene in this proceeding should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 by April 30, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9901904

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 30, 1999

On March 23, 1999, Ernest Communications, Inc. filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60207. Applicant intends to amend its authority from resale-only to include facilities-based services.

The Application: Application of Ernest Communications, Inc. for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 20654.

Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the commission at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at PO Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than April 14, 1999. You may contact the PUC Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 20654.

TRD-9901775

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 25, 1999

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on March 25, 1999, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.154 - 54.159 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Orbit Consultants, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 20665 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide resold basic local exchange and local exchange service, including but not limited to, custom calling services, extended area service, and any other services available on a resale basis from the underlying incumbent local exchange carrier or other certificated carrier within the service area.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire state of Texas.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at PO Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later than April 14, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9901870

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 29, 1999

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on March 15, 1999, to amend a certificate of convenience and necessity pursuant to §§14.001, 32.001, 36.001, 37.051, and 37.054, 37.056, 37.057, 37.058 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated (Vernon 1998) (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Reliant Energy HL&P to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Construct a Proposed Transmission Line within Fort Bend County, Docket Number 20624 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

The Application: In Docket Number 20624, Reliant Energy HL&P (HL&P) requests approval to construct three line segments including: 1) 0.4 miles of 138-kV double-circuit, to be known as Circuits 2A and 5A SIENNA Tap to Hagerson Road; 2) 1.9 miles of 138-kV double- circuit, to be known as the Hagerson Road line; and 3) 0.4 miles of 138-kV double-circuit to be known as the SIENNA substation approach. The proposed project will include a new substation to be known as the SIENNA substation. The proposed project is located within Fort Bend County. The area in and around the cities of Missouri City, Stafford, and Sugar Land is experiencing significant electrical load growth consisting primarily of residential and commercial development. The capacity of the present electric distribution system will be exceeded in the year 2000. In order to continue reliable electric service, the proposed project is needed in the center of the area of developing land.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at PO Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 within 15 days of this notice. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9901871

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 29, 1999

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas a petition to reconcile fuel costs and implement voluntary base rate reductions and refunds on March 22, 1999, pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §§36.001, 36.003, 36.051, 36.102, 36.109, and 36.203 (Vernon 1998).

Docket Style and Number: Application of El Paso Electric Company for Authority to Reconcile Fuel Costs. Docket Control Number 20450.

The Application: El Paso Electric Company seeks to (1) reconcile fuel and purchased power expenses for the period of July 1995, through December 1998, (2) incorporate certain reward amounts that have accrued since the company's last fuel reconciliation under the performance standards established for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, and (3) implement a voluntary base rate reduction of 8.79% for all customers receiving service under the company's residential service rate, and 3.18% for certain customers receiving service under the following rates: small commercial service, outdoor recreational lighting, municipal street lights, municipal pumping (rate 11), water heating, irrigation, general service, large power service, area lights, cotton gin service, city/county service, and cogeneration. The voluntary base rate reductions will total over $15.4 million annually. All of the company's Texas retail customers will be affected by the request to reconcile fuel costs, if granted.

Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon the action sought should contact, not later than May 6, 1999, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, PO Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Consumer Protection at (512) 936- 7120. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9901872

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 29, 1999

Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.27 for a new PLEXAR-Custom service for Edinburg ISD in Edinburg, Texas.

Tariff Title and Number: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's Notice of Intent to File an Application for a New PLEXAR-Custom Service for Edinburg ISD in Edinburg, Texas Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.27. Tariff Control Number 20658.

The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval of its application for a new PLEXAR-Custom service for Edinburg ISD in Edinburg, Texas. PLEXAR-Custom service is a central office-based PBX-type serving arrangement designed to meet the specific needs of customers who have communication system requirements of 75 or more station lines. The designated exchange for this service is the Edinburg exchange, and the geographic market for this specific PLEXAR-Custom service is the Brownsville LATA.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9901823

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 26, 1999

Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.27 for a new PLEXAR-Custom service for Birdville, ISD in Fort Worth, Texas.

Tariff Title and Number: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's Notice of Intent to File an Application for an Addition to the Existing PLEXAR-Custom Service for Birdville, ISD in Fort Worth, Texas Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.27. Tariff Control Number 20674.

The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval of its application for an addition to the existing PLEXAR-Custom service for Birdville, ISD in Fort Worth, Texas. PLEXAR-Custom service is a central office-based PBX-type serving arrangement designed to meet the specific needs of customers who have communication system requirements of 75 or more station lines. The designated exchange for this service is the Fort Worth exchange, and the geographic market for this specific PLEXAR-Custom service is the Dallas LATA.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9901912

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 30, 1999

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas a petition for authority to refund over-collected fuel cost revenues on March 25, 1999, pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §36.203 (Vernon 1998).

Docket Style and Number: Petition of Texas Utilities Electric Company for Authority to Refund an Over-Collection of Fuel Cost Revenues. Docket Control Number 20666.

The Application: Texas Utilities Electric Company requests authority to refund over- collected fuel cost revenues, pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act §36.203. Texas Utilities Electric Company does not request a change in its fuel factors as a part of this proceeding.

Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon the action sought should contact, not later than April 23, 1999, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, PO Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Consumer Protection at (512) 936- 7120. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9901824

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 26, 1999

On March 25, 1999, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and U S West Interprise America, Inc. d/b/a !nterprise America, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §§11.001-63.063 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 20670. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 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 amendment to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 13 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 20670. 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 22, 1999, 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, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission 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 commission 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 project or who wish to comment on the joint 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 Customer Protection 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 20670.

TRD-9901908

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 30, 1999

On March 29, 1999, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Optel (Texas) Telecom, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §§11.001-63.063 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 20673. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 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 amendment to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 13 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 20673. 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 22, 1999, 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, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission 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 commission 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 project or who wish to comment on the joint 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 Customer Protection 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 20673.

TRD-9901909

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 30, 1999

On March 22, 1999, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Hyperion Communications of Texas, L.P., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §§11.001-63.063 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 20650. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 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 13 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 20650. 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 22, 1999, 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, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission 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 commission 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 project or who wish to comment on the joint 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 Customer Protection 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 20650.

TRD-9901905

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 30, 1999

On March 24, 1999, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and ClearSource, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §§11.001-63.063 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 20663. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 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 13 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 20663. 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 22, 1999, 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, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission 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 commission 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 project or who wish to comment on the joint 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 Customer Protection 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 20663.

TRD-9901906

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 30, 1999

On March 24, 1999, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Sandstream Communications and Entertainment, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §§11.001-63.063 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 20664. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 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 13 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 20664. 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 22, 1999, 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, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission 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 commission 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 project or who wish to comment on the joint 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 Customer Protection 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 20664.

TRD-9901907

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 30, 1999

On March 29, 1999, Advanced Communications Group, Inc. and GTE Southwest, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §§11.001-63.063 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 20676. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 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 13 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 20676. 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 22, 1999, 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, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission 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 commission 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 project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, PO Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection 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 20676.

TRD-9901910

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 30, 1999

On March 29, 1999, Level 3 Communications, LLC and GTE Southwest, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §§11.001- 63.063 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 20677. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 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 13 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 20677. 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 22, 1999, 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, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission 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 commission 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 project or who wish to comment on the joint 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 Customer Protection 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 20677.

TRD-9901911

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 30, 1999