Texas Department of Agriculture
Notices of Assessment Hearing
In accordance with the Texas Agriculture Code,§74.113, the Texas Department
of Agriculture (the department) will hold a public hearing on Monday, February
22, 1999, to take public comment on the proposed assessment referenda to
be conducted by the department in the Northern Rolling Plains Boll Weevil
Eradication Zone. The hearing will be held beginning at 3:30 p.m., at the
City of Childress Auditorium, 900 N. Commerce, Childress, Texas.
For more information, please contact Matt Brockman, Texas Department of
Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas, 78711, 512/463-7593.
TRD-9900866
Dolores Alvarado Hibbs
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Agriculture
Filed: February 10, 1999
In accordance with the Texas Agriculture Code,§74.113, the Texas Department
of Agriculture (the department) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February
25, 1999, to take public comment on the proposed assessment referenda to
be conducted by the department in the El Paso/Trans-Pecos Boll Weevil Eradication
Zone. The hearing will be held beginning at 3:00 p.m., at the Texas-New Mexico
Power Building, 1126 Stafford Blvd., Pecos, Texas.
For more information, please contact Matt Brockman, Texas Department of
Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas, 78711, 512/463-7593.
TRD-9900868
Dolores Alvarado Hibbs
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Agriculture
Filed: February 10, 1999
Request for Applications under the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Fund
Notice of Invitation for Applications: The Automobile Theft Prevention
Authority is soliciting applications for grants to be awarded for projects
under the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) Fund. This grant cycle
will be one year in duration, and will begin on September 1, 1999.
One or more of the following types of projects may be awarded, depending
on the availability of funds:
Law Enforcement/Detection/Apprehension Projects, to establish motor vehicle
theft enforcement teams and other detection/apprehension programs. Priority
funding may be provided to state, county, precinct commissioner, general or
home rule cities for enforcement programs in particular areas of the state
where the problem is assessed as significant. Enforcement efforts covering
multiple jurisdictional boundaries may receive priority for funding.
Prosecution/Adjudication/Conviction Projects, to provide for prosecutorial
and judicial programs designed to assist with the prosecution of persons charged
with motor vehicle theft offenses.
Prevention, Anti-Theft Devices and Automobile Registration Projects, to
test experimental equipment which is considered to be designed for auto theft
deterrence and registration of vehicles in the Texas Help End Auto Theft (H.E.A.T.)
Program.
Reduction of the Sale of Stolen Vehicles or Parts Projects, to provide
vehicle identification number labeling, including component part labeling
and etching methods designed to deter the sale of stolen vehicles or parts.
Public Awareness and Crime Prevention/Education/Information Projects, to
provide education and specialized training to law enforcement officers in
auto theft prevention procedures, provide information linkages between state
law enforcement agencies on auto theft crimes, and develop a public information
and education program on theft prevention measures.
Eligible Applicants: State agencies, local general purpose units of government,
independent school districts, nonprofit, and for profit organizations are
eligible to apply for grants for automobile theft prevention assistance projects.
Nonprofit and profit organizations shall be required to provide with their
grant applications sufficient documentation to evaluate the credibility and
the community support of the organization and the viability of the organization's
existing activities in the context of providing automobile theft prevention
assistance.
Contact Person: Detailed specifications, including selection process and
schedule for workshops for applicants will be made available through ATPA.
Contact Agustin De La Rosa, Jr., Director, Texas Automobile Theft Prevention
Authority, 200 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 416-4600.
Application Workshops: March 31, 1999, Montgomery, Tx., 1:30 p.m.- 3:30
p.m., Del Lago Resort, 600 Del Lago Blvd., (409) 582-6100; April 6, 1999,
Austin, Tx., 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 200 East Riverside Drive, Room 102, (512)
416-4600.
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: The original and five (5) copies
of the proposal must be received by the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention
Authority by 5 p.m., May 7, 1999, or postmarked by May 7, 1999. If mailed,
applications must be marked "Personal and Confidential" and addressed to the
contact person listed above. If delivered, please leave application with the
contact person (or designee) at the address listed.
Selection Process: Applications will be rated according to the standard
point system in the application kit by the ATPA director. Final grant awards
will be made by the members of the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority.
Final selection may depart from the standard rating. Grants will be awarded
on or before September 1, 1999.
TRD-9900814
Agustin De La Rosa, Jr.
Director
Automobile Theft Prevention Authority
Filed: February 8, 1999
Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency Agreement/Concurrence under the Texas Coastal Management Program
On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the
Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under
federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal
zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC
Chapter 501. Requests for federal consistency review were received for the
following projects(s) during the period of January 29, 1999, through February
5, 1999:
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:
Applicant: Village of Surfside Beach; Location: The project is located
on the pedestrian beach, between Oyster and Jettyview Streets, on the Gulf
of Mexico, Surfside Beach, Brazoria County, Texas. The site can be located
on the U.S.G.S. Freeport Quadrangle; Project Number: 99-032-F1; Description
of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to place approximately 44,000 cubic
yards of beach quality sand on the beach. Beach elevations will be raised
approximately 4 feet on the landward side of the beach and graded down towards
the water. The sand to be used was originally obtained from a bridge reconstruction
project and has been temporarily stored on uplands near the site. Purpose
of this beach renourishment project is to restore the beach to pre-erosion
elevations and provide residents and tourists with a recreation beach area;
Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #21345 under §10 of
the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403), and §404 of the
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§125-1387).
Applicant: Seagull Energy E&P, Inc.; Location: The project is located
in the Freeport Anchorage Area, in Galveston Area, Block 331, offshore Texas,
Gulf of Mexico; Project Number: 99-033-F1; Description of Proposed Action:
The applicant proposes to extend the time to complete the work authorized
by Permit 19600(01) and to transfer the permit from Apache Corporation to
Seagull Energy E&P, Inc. The permit expired December 31, 1998. Authorized
was the erection and maintenance of structures and the performance of work
for drilling a single well for producing oil/gas. An extension of time to
December 31, 2002, is sought. The applicant states that they will accept the
permit with its terms and conditions; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit
application #19600(02) under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899
(33 U.S.C.A. 403).
Applicant: Michael Speights; Location: The project is located on Moses
Lake, at the intersection of 29th Street North and Lake Pointe Drive, in Texas
City, Galveston County, Texas. The USGS Quad reference map is Texas City,
Texas; Project Number: 99-038-F1; Description of Proposed Action: This is
an after-the-fact amendment to the original permit. Fill material, that was
not permitted, was discharged into 1.4 acres of wetlands for the construction
of Lake Pointe Drive. To compensate for the additional impacts the applicant
will create an additional 1.5 acres of brackish water wetlands adjacent to
an existing lake. An area around the lake will be scraped down so that natural
wetland vegetation will grow along the northern side of the lake. The original
mitigation included the creation of 4.0 acres of wetland swales, which as
of September 1998 have greater than 50% vegetative cover and have exceeded
60% areal coverage; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #20650(10)
under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403), and §404
of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§125-1387).
Pursuant to §306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
(16 U.S.C.A. §§1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited
to submit comments on whether a proposed action is, or is not consistent with
the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies, and whether the action
should be referred to the Coastal Coordination Council for review. Further
information for the applications listed above may be obtained from Ms. Janet
Fatheree, Council Secretary, Coastal Coordination Council, 1700 North Congress
Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701-1495, or janet.fatheree@glo.state.tx.us.
Persons are encouraged to submit written comments as soon as possible within
30 days of publication of this notice. Comments should be sent to Ms. Fatheree
at the above address or by fax at 512/475-0680.
TRD-9900845
Larry R. Soward
Chief Clerk, General Land Office
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: February 9, 1999
Request for Proposals
Notice of Request for Proposals: Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B,
Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces
the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purpose of hiring a
consultant to assist the Comptroller in administering the daily investment
activities of funds under the care, custody, and control of the Comptroller,
excluding the Texas Tomorrow Fund. The Comptroller has identified investment
consultant services as necessary to assist with the day-to-day investment
activities of the agency, including furnishing related reports and services
as set forth in the RFP. The successful proposer will be expected to begin
performance of the contract on or about March 22, 1999, or as soon thereafter
as practical.
Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact the
Comptroller of Public Accounts, Legal Counsel's Office, 111 E. 17th St., Room
G-24, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 463-4924, to obtain a complete copy of the
RFP. The RFP will be available for pick-up at the above referenced address
on Friday, February 19, 1999, between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Central Zone Time
(CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. All written inquiries
and mandatory letters of intent to propose must be received at the above-referenced
address prior to 4 p.m. (CZT) on Tuesday, March 2, 1999.
Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the Legal Counsel's Office
no later than 4 p.m. (CZT), on Friday, March 12, 1998. Proposals received
after this time and date will not be considered.
Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation by a committee
based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP. The committee will
determine which proposal best meets these criteria and will make a recommendation
to the Deputy Comptroller, who will then make a recommendation to the Comptroller.
The Comptroller will make the final decision. A proposer may be asked to clarify
its proposal, which may include an oral presentation prior to final selection.
The Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals
submitted. The Comptroller of Public Accounts is under no legal or other obligation
to execute a contract on the basis of this notice or the distribution of an
RFP. Neither this notice nor the RFP commits the Comptroller to pay for any
costs incurred prior to the execution of a contract.
The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP - February
19, 1999, 4 p.m. (CZT); Mandatory Letter of Intent and Questions Due - March
2, 1999, 4 p.m. (CZT); Proposals Due - March 12, 1999, 4 p.m. (CZT); and Contract
Execution - March 22, 1999, or soon thereafter as possible.
TRD-9900849
David R. Brown
Legal Counsel
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: February 10, 1999
Notice to Bidders
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice invites bids for the replacement
of soffitts on designated buildings at the Corsicana State Home in Corsicana,
Texas, as further shown in the Contract Documents prepared by: ROFDW Architects,
703 McKinney Avenue, Suite 401, Dallas, Texas, 75202, phone: (214) 871-0616;
Fax: (214) 954-0855.
The successful bidder will be required to meet the following requirements
and submit evidence within five days after receiving notice of intent to award
from the Owner:
A. Contractor must have a minimum of five consecutive years of experience
as a General Contractor and provide references for at least three projects
that have been completed of a dollar value and complexity equal to or greater
then the proposed project.
B. Contractor must be bondable and insurable at the levels required.
All Bid Proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of 5.0%
of greatest amount bid. Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100%
of the contract amount will be required upon award of a contract. The Owner
reserves the right to reject any of all bids, and to waive any informality
or irregularity.
Bid Documents can be purchased from the Architect/Engineer at a cost of
$25 (twenty-five dollars, non-refundable) per set, inclusive of mailing/delivery
costs, or they may be viewed at various plan rooms. Payment checks for documents
should be made payable to the Architect/Engineer: ROFDW Architects, 703 McKinney
Avenue, Suite 401, Dallas, Texas, 75202; phone: (214) 871-0616; Fax: (214)
954-0855.
A Pre-Bid conference will be held on February 18, 1999, at 11:00 am in
the Administration Building of the Corsicana State Home in Corsicana, Texas,
followed by a site-visit. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 2:00 pm
on March 11, 1999, in the Blue Room at the Facilities Division located in
the warehouse building of the TDCJ Administrative Complex (former Brown Oil
Tool) on Spur 59 off of Highway 75 North, Huntsville, Texas. The owner reserves
the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality or irregularity.
The Texas Youth Commission requires the Contractor to make a good faith
effort to include Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB's) in at least
57.2% of the total value of this construction contract award. Attention is
called to the fact that not less than the minimum wage rates prescribed in
the Special Conditions must be paid on these projects.
TRD-9900859
Carl Reynolds
General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Filed: February 10, 1999
Notice of Public Hearings on the Texas State Plan for Adult Education
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) Division of Adult and Community Education
will hold hearings to receive public comment on the Texas State Plan for
Adult Education via the Texas Education Telecommunications Network (TETN),
a two-way, audio-video teleconferencing system. The teleconference hearings
will be held on the following dates:
Thursday, February 25, 1999, 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.;
Wednesday, March 10, 1999, 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.; and
Thursday, March 18, 1999, 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Additional time will be scheduled from 4-5 p.m. at Education Service Center
(ESC) sites where necessary if individuals are not able to testify during
the teleconference.
TETN facilities are located at each ESC. Information regarding the ESCs
may be accessed at www.tea.state.tx.us/ESC/ or by calling (512) 463-9294.
Comments will be received during the teleconferences on the plan components
of needs assessment; description of allowable activities, including family
literacy; performance indicators and annual evaluation; process and procedures
for funding eligible providers; program strategies for various populations;
integration with other adult education and training activities; direct and
equitable access; programs for corrections and institutionalized; and state
leadership activities.
Teleconference hearing participants must register with TEA at (512) 463-9294.
Individuals planning to provide oral testimony must state so when registering.
Each individual will be allowed three (3) minutes for testimony. A written
copy of the testimony is required. Each local teleconference site will have
a coordinator to assist with testimony. Testimony will be heard in the order
that teleconference responses have been received.
Written comments provided in lieu of oral testimony should be sent by mail
to Dr. Deborah Stedman, Division of Adult and Community Education, TEA, 1701
North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701; by FAX to (512) 475-3661; or by
e-mail to dstedman@tmail.tea.state.tx.us.
Additional information may be obtained from Meg Brown or Dr. Deborah Stedman,
Adult and Community Education, TEA, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas
78701, (512) 463-9294.
TRD-9900858
Criss Cloudt
Associate Commissioner, Policy Planning and Research
Texas Education Agency
Filed: February 10, 1999
Request for Proposals Concerning Resources for Developing and Piloting a Performance Assessment for Novice Educators
Filing Authority. This Request for Proposals (RFP) #705-99-01.002 is filed
under the Texas Education Code, Sections 21.041 and 21.048.
Eligible Proposers. The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) is
requesting proposals from nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher
education, private companies, individuals, regional education service centers,
and other entities. Historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) and Texas
vendors are encouraged to submit a proposal.
Description. This RFP provides for services relating to the development
and piloting of a performance assessment for novice educators. Payments to
Proposer for services conducted under this RFP will be paid entirely from
fees collected by SBEC.
Dates of Contract. The contract period will be March 12, 1999 (anticipated)
through June 30, 2000; at the discretion of the SBEC, the contract may be
extended for one additional one-year period.
Selection Criteria. Proposer(s) will be selected based on the ability of
the proposer to carry out all requirements contained in the RFP. The SBEC
will base its selection on, among other things, demonstrated competence and
qualifications of the proposer. The selection criteria and review process
are specified in the RFP. The SBEC reserves the right to select from the highest
ranking proposals the proposal that best addresses all requirements in the
RFP.
Requesting the Proposal. A complete copy of RFP #705-99-01.002 may be obtained
by sending a written request via fax to the SBEC at (512) 469-3018 or by mail
to the SBEC at 1001 Trinity St., Austin, TX 78701. The request should include
the RFP number as stated above. Persons may also come by the SBEC office at
the 1001 Trinity St. (west wing of the Teacher Retirement System building)
in Austin, Texas to obtain a copy of the RFP.
Deadline for Receipt of Proposals. A proposal must be received at the SBEC,
1001 Trinity St., Austin, Texas by 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 12, 1999, to
be considered for funding.
Further Information. For additional information, contact Pamela B. Tackett,
Executive Director, SBEC, at (512) 469-3000.
TRD-9900862
Pam Tackett
Executive Director
State Board for Educator Certification
Filed: February 10, 1999
Notices of Request for Proposals for Medical Transportation Services for Medicaid-eligible Individuals to and from Allowable Medicaid Services
INTRODUCTION
: The Texas Department of Health
(department) requests proposals for medical transportation services for state
fiscal year 2000. Proposals will be reviewed and contracts will be awarded
on a competitive basis.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this program is to
provide medical transportation services to Medicaid-eligible individuals who
do not have any other means of transportation to and from an allowable Medicaid
service. The department must ensure that transportation to and from Medicaid
allowable medical services is available for all eligible clients in the state.
The Medical Transportation Program (MTP) is responsible for providing necessary,
non-emergency, ambulatory, and non-ambulatory transportation services in a
manner that is:
(1) similar in scope and duration for all eligible clients;
(2) consistent with the best interests of clients;
(3) appropriate to available resources, the client's and medical facility's
geographic location, and limitations of clients;
(4) reasonably prompt;
(5) safe;
(6) cost-effective; and
(7) administratively efficient.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Public and private agencies,
organizations, boards, educational institutions, and county and municipal
governments are eligible to apply.
AVAILABLE FUNDS:
Medical transportation funds
are provided by both federal and state sources. The amount of state funds
allocated to the department is determined by the Texas Legislature. Funds
are then allocated among the department's public health regions.
DEADLINE:
Proposals prepared according to
the instructions in the Request for Proposals (RFP) must be received by the
appropriate regional contact person on or before May 3, 1999, 5:00 p.m. mountain
standard time. No facsimiles or electronic documents or devices will be accepted.
EVALUATION AND AWARD CRITERIA:
Each proposal
will be screened for minimum eligibility and completeness. Proposals which
are deemed ineligible or incomplete will not be reviewed. Proposals which
arrive after the deadline will not be reviewed. Proposals will be evaluated
based upon the following criteria:
(1) client services (hours/days of operation, trip scheduling, accessibility,
special needs, and experience);
(2) administration (proposed unit rate(s), service description, communication,
complaints and feedback procedures);
(3) vehicles (number per service area, number non-ambulatory per service
area, location, condition of vehicles, communication equipment, child car
seats, heater and air conditioner);
(4) drivers (number and location of drivers and training); and
(5) bonus points will be assigned for services above and beyond minimum
requirements.
FOR A COPY OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:
The
RFP will be available for release on February 22, 1999. To request a copy
of the RFP, contact the Region 9/10 Medical Transportation Program Manager,
Marta E. Saldana, in El Paso, Texas, Telephone (915) 774-6287.
TRD-9900805
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: February 8, 1999
INTRODUCTION:
The Texas Department of Health
(department) requests proposals for medical transportation services for state
fiscal year 2000. Proposals will be reviewed and contracts will be awarded
on a competitive basis.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this program is to
provide medical transportation services to Medicaid-eligible individuals who
do not have any other means of transportation to and from an allowable Medicaid
service. The department must ensure that transportation to and from Medicaid
allowable medical services is available for all eligible clients in the state.
The Medical Transportation Program (MTP) is responsible for providing necessary,
non-emergency, ambulatory, and non-ambulatory transportation services in a
manner that is:
(1) similar in scope and duration for all eligible clients;
(2) consistent with the best interests of clients;
(3) appropriate to available resources, the client's and medical facility's
geographic location, and limitations of clients;
(4) reasonably prompt;
(5) safe;
(6) cost-effective; and
(7) administratively efficient.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Public and private agencies,
organizations, boards, educational institutions, and county and municipal
governments are eligible to apply.
AVAILABLE FUNDS:
Medical transportation funds
are provided by both federal and state sources. The amount of state funds
allocated to the department is determined by the Texas Legislature. Funds
are then allocated among the department's public health regions.
DEADLINE:
Proposals prepared according to
the instructions in the Request for Proposals (RFP) must be received by the
appropriate regional contact person on or before May 3, 1999, 5:00 p.m. central
standard time. No facsimiles or electronic documents or devices will be accepted.
EVALUATION AND AWARD CRITERIA:
Each proposal
will be screened for minimum eligibility and completeness. Proposals which
are deemed ineligible or incomplete will not be reviewed. Proposals which
arrive after the deadline will not be reviewed. Proposals will be evaluated
based upon the following criteria:
(1) client services (hours/days of operation, trip scheduling, accessibility,
special needs, and experience);
(2) administration (proposed unit rate(s), service description, communication,
complaints and feedback procedures);
(3) vehicles (number per service area, number non-ambulatory per service
area, location, condition of vehicles, communication equipment, child car
seats, heater and air conditioner);
(4) drivers (number and location of drivers and training); and
(5) bonus points will be assigned for services above and beyond minimum
requirements.
FOR A COPY OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP):
The RFP will be available for release on February 22, 1999. To request
a copy of the RFP, contact the Region 3 Medical Transportation Manager, Barbara
Columbus in Arlington, Texas, Telephone (817) 264- 4583.
TRD-9900863
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: February 10, 1999
Request for Offers
Guardianship Alliance of Texas Request for Proposals: Local Volunteer Guardianship
Grants
This notice announces the availability of grants for the establishment
of local volunteer guardianship programs to be awarded by the Health and Human
Services Commission (HHSC) with the advice and assistance of the Guardianship
Alliance of Texas.
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is twofold. The first purpose
is to solicit proposals for new local volunteer guardianship programs that
will recruit and train volunteers to accept appointments as guardians for
incapacitated persons who do not have family members who are willing or able
to be appointed as guardians. The second purpose is to solicit proposals from
existing guardianship programs that will expand to serve additional counties
or to serve additional populations of incapacitated persons.
A review panel appointed by HHSC will recommend selection of at least four
sites for award. Previous recipients of local volunteer guardianship grants
are not prohibited from applying for a grant awarded under this RFP. However,
the review panel will score the proposals on demonstrated need (with preference
and additional points given if there is no existing local guardianship program
in the county), comprehensive proposals, creative collaborative efforts, professional
expertise and continued viability. HHSC reserves the right to withdraw the
RFP, to make fewer than four awards, or to reject all proposals and make no
award of grants if there is a failure of funding for the grants or if proposals
do not adequately ensure achievement of the goals and objectives of the RFP.
Applications must be received by HHSC, Guardianship Alliance of Texas,
4900 North Lamar Boulevard, 4th Floor, Austin, Texas 78751, no later than
5:00 p.m., Central Time, April 20, 1999. Applications submitted after the
deadline will not be considered. The proposal must be typewritten and not
exceed 20 single-sided, 8.5 by 11 pages. An original and three copies (total
of four copies) are also required when submitting an application.
Interested persons may contact the Guardianship Alliance of Texas for a
copy of the RFP. All questions relating to the RFP must to be submitted in
writing to the Director of the Guardianship Alliance of Texas by 5:00 p.m.,
Central Time, on April 5, 1999. Questions pertaining to the RFP will be answered
on or before April 9, 1999.
Contact Information: Steven D. Fields Director, Guardianship Alliance
of Texas, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 4900 North Lamar, Boulevard,
4th Floor, Austin, Texas 78751, Phone: (512) 424-6599 Fax: (512) 424-6588,
e-mail: steven_f@hhsc.state.tx.us
TRD-9900864
Marina S. Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: February 10, 1999
Notice of Public Hearing and Notice of Cancellation of Prior Public Hearing
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (THE TREYMORE ON DUCK CREEK APARTMENTS)
SERIES 1999
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Department") at The Audubon Recreation
Center, 342 Oates Drive, Garland, Texas, at 6:00 p.m. on March 4, 1999, with
respect to an issue of tax-exempt multifamily residential rental development
revenue bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,500,000
and taxable bonds, if necessary, in an amount to be determined, to be issued
in one or more series (the "Bonds"), by the Department. The proceeds of the
Bonds will be loaned to Carleton-Duck Creek, Ltd. (or a related person or
affiliate thereof) (the "Borrower"), to finance a portion of the acquisition,
construction and equipping of a multifamily housing development (the "Development")
described as follows: 240 unit multifamily residential rental development
to be constructed on a tract of land located in the 6200 block of Duck Creek
Blvd., Garland, Texas 75043. The Development will be owned and operated by
Carleton-Duck Creek, Ltd. The Development will be managed by Lincoln Property
Company.
On January 20, 1999, the Department issued a Notice of Public Hearing regarding
this Development stating that the hearing would be held at Ridgewood Branch
Library (the "Original Hearing"). PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ORIGINAL HEARING HAS
BEEN CANCELLED. In an effort to accommodate more members of the public, the
hearing has been reset as described in this notice.
All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express
their views with respect to the Development and the issuance of the Bonds.
Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Robert
Onion at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine,
Austin, Texas 78701; (512) 475-3872.
Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their views are
invited to contact Robert Onion in writing in advance of the hearing. Any
interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in
writing to Robert Onion prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.
Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting
should contact Gina Arenas, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3943 or
Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that
appropriate arrangements can be made.
http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/hf.htm
Individuals who require child care to be provided at this meeting should
contact Dina Gonzalez at (512) 475-3757 at least five days before the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
TRD-9900819
Daisy Stiner
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: February 9, 1999
Insurer Services
The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of
Insurance and are under consideration:
Application to change the name of ITT HARTFORD INTERNAITONAL LIFE REASSURANCE
CORPORATION to HARTFORD INTERNATIONAL LIFE REASSURANCE CORPORATION, a foreign
life company. The home office is in Hartford, Connecticut.
Application for incorporation in Texas of BEACON LLOYDS INSURANCE COMPANY,
a domestic Lloyds company. The home office is in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was 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-9900778
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: February 5, 1999
The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval
of a rate filing request submitted by the Greenwich Insurance Company proposing
to use rates 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 -81% below the benchmark for Comprehensive and -79%
below the benchmark for Collision for only class code 9620; and benchmark
for Liability, Medical Payments, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists and Personal
Injury Protection coverage 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, 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-9900779
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: February 5, 1999
Award of Contract for Consulting Services
This notice of award for consulting services is filed under the provisions
of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252,11c.
Lamar University of Beaumont, Texas, under the direction of The Texas State
University System Board of Regents, has awarded a contract for services of
an independent third party to conduct a comprehensive compensation study for
non-faculty positions excluding senior management.
The Request For Proposals was published in the October 2, 1998 edition
of the
Texas Register
, 40th Volume, page 16.
The work will address the essential components of a total compensation
program. This project will include development of a compensation philosophy;
review of the current position classification system and compensation program;
writing job descriptions that integrate ADA and other EEO requirements; development
and implementation of a job evaluation system; developing a method of ranking/classifying
positions; conducting salary surveys, development of guidelines for reclassification
of positions; establishing a pay plan; and developing a method of implementing
and maintaining the new system.
A contract of $75,000 was awarded to Public Sector Personnel Consultants
(PSPC). PSPC is located at 4330 N. Civic Center Plaza, Suite 202, Scottsdale,
AZ 85251-3530. Work will begin on February 1, 1999 and is scheduled for completion
by the end of May 1999.
TRD-9900820
Dr. William R. Johnson
Interim President
Lamar University System
Filed: February 9, 1999
Correction of Error
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission submitted proposed amendment
for 30 TAC §§70.2, 70.5, 70.7-701.11, 70.51, 70.11, 70.12,
and 70.104-70.106, published in the January 29, 1999, issue of the
On page 501, parts of the first and second sentences were not underlined
to indicate new language.
The proposed §70.10(c) should have been published as follows:
“(c) When an agreement is reached, the executive director shall
publish the proposed agreed order in the
Texas Register
for public comment not later than the 30th day before the date on
which the public comment period closes, under Texas Water Code, §7.075.
Once the proposed agreed order is published, the executive director shall
file the agreed order with the chief clerk so that all timely public comments
will be received by the executive director before the commission meeting on
which the item is set.
The chief clerk shall then schedule the agreed
order for consideration during a commission meeting under Chapter 10 of this
title (relating to Commission Meetings). If the enforcement action is under
the jurisdiction of SOAH, the judge shall remand the action to the executive
director who will file the agreed order with the chief clerk for commission
consideration. The judge is not required to prepare a proposal for decision
or memorandum regarding the settlement.
In the January 29, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 498), the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
(commission) published proposed amendments to 30 TAC §§70.2, 70.5,
70.7-70.11, 70.51, 70.101, 70.102, and 70.104-70.106, concerning Enforcement.
The preamble to the proposed amendments stated that a public hearing regarding
the proposal would be held March 1, 1999, and that the commission must receive
all written comments by 5:00 p.m., March 1, 1999. However, in the published
proposed version of §70.10(c) (24 TexReg 501), part of the language which
the commission intended to propose as new was not underlined. The commission
has published a correction in this issue of the
Texas Register
to correctly identify the new language. Therefore, the
commission has extended the deadline for receipt of written comments to 5:00
p.m., March 22, 1999.
Comments may be submitted to Lisa Martin, Office of Policy and Regulatory
Development, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or faxed to
(512) 239-4808. All comments should reference Rule Log Number 98053-070-AD.
For further information, please contact Brian Christian, Intergovernmental
Relations, (512) 239-1760.
TRD-9900787
Margaret Hoffman
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: February 8, 1999
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or Commission)
Staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed
Default Orders. The TNRCC Staff proposes a Default Order when the Staff has
sent an Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition (EDPRP) to an
entity outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; and the proposed
technical requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance,
and the entity fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of
its receipt of the EDPR. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to
Agreed Orders entered into by the executive director of the TNRCC pursuant
to the Texas Water Code, §7.075, this notice of the proposed order and
the opportunity to comment is published in the
Texas
Register
no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public
comment period closes, which in this case is
March
21, 1999
. The TNRCC will consider any written comments received and
the TNRCC may withdraw or withhold approval of a Default Order if a comment
discloses facts or considerations that indicate that the proposed Default
Orders is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements
of the statutes and rules within the TNRCC's jurisdiction, or the TNRCC's
orders and permits issued pursuant to the TNRCC's regulatory authority. Additional
notice of changes to a proposed Default Order is not required to be published
if those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of the proposed Default Orders is available for public inspection
at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building
A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional
Office listed as follows. Written comments about the Default Order should
be sent to the attorney designated for the Default Order at the TNRCC's Central
Office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be
(1)COMPANY: Mohammed A. Swati, Aftab Mohammed Sultan, and Ricky Davis dba
Super Stop Carwash NUMBER 1; DOCKET NUMBER: 98-0247-MWD-E; ENFORCEMENT ID
NUMBER: 12475; LOCATION: Vidor, Orange County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: carwash
operation and associated property; RULES VIOLATED: Texas Water Code, §26.121
Swati, Sultan, and Davis discharged wastewater from the Facility into or adjacent
to any water in the state without authorization from the Commission; PENALTY:
$15,625; STAFF ATTORNEY: William Puplampu, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512)
239-0677; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas
77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(2)COMPANY: Gary Hardin; DOCKET NUMBER: 1996-1871-LLI-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER:
LI0005581; LOCATION: 1602 Ida Street, Arlington, Tarrant County; TYPE OF FACILITY:
licensed irrigator; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.308(a) by failing to
install sprinkler spray heads in accordance with the manufacturers specifications;
30 TAC §334.308(e) by failing to install irrigation piping at the proper
depth of coverage in accordance with the manufacturers specifications; 30
TAC §34.308(f) by failing to install wiring for the irrigation system
with the required connections and waterproofing; PENALTY: $1250; STAFF ATTORNEY:
Nathan Block, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 523-4706; REGIONAL OFFICE:
Arlington Regional Office, 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas, 76010-4795,
(817) 469-6750.
(3)COMPANY: Reinaldo Turcios dba Rambo Tires; DOCKET NUMBER: 98-0567-AIR-E;
ENFORCEMENT ID NUMBER. 12357; LOCATION: Garland, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: automotive state inspection station; RULE VIOLATED; 30 TAC §114.50(a)(1)
and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b) by issuing three motor
vehicle inspection certificates without conducting all emission tests; PENALTY:
$1,875; STAFF ATTORNEY: John Peeler, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-3506;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499.
(4)COMPANY: Ronald Spruiell; DOCKET NUMBER: 98-0205-OSI-E; NONE; ENFORCEMENT
ID NUMBER: 12211; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
on-site sewage facility installer; RULE VIOLATED; Texas Health and Safety
Code, §366.051(c) by altering the "On-site Sewage Facility" without proof
of a permit and approved plan from the Commission or authorized agent; Texas
Health and Safety Code, §366.054 by altering the On-site Sewage Facility
without notifying the Commission or authorized agent of the date on which
Respondent planned to begin work on the system; Texas Health and Safety Code,
§366.071, 30 TAC §285.50(b) by altering the On-site Sewage Facility
without being registered as an On-site Sewage Facility installer with the
TNRCC; PENALTY: $1,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: John Peeler, Litigation Division,
MC 175, (512) 239-3506; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston,
Texas 77023-1486.
TRD-9900860
Paul C. Sarahan
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: February 10, 1999
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or Commission)
Staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed
Agreed Orders (AOs) pursuant to the Texas Water Code, §7.075. Section
7.075 requires that before the TNRCC may approve the AOs, the TNRCC shall
allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed
AOs. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must
be published in the
Texas Register
not later
than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes,
which in this case is
March 21, 1999
. Section
7.075 also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments
received and that the TNRCC may withdraw or hold approval of an AO if a comment
discloses facts or considerations that the consent is inappropriate, improper,
inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules
within the TNRCC's Orders and permits issued pursuant to the TNRCC's regulatory
authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to
be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both the
TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor,
Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional Office
listed as follows. Written comments about the AOs should be sent to the attorney
designated for the AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, MC
175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be
received
by 5:00 p.m. on March 21, 1999
. Written comments may also be sent by
facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The TNRCC attorneys are
available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone
number; however, §7.075 provides that comments on the AOs should be submitted
to the TNRCC in
writing
.
(1)COMPANY: Ekalb Swine Breeders, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 98-0396-AGR-E;
TNRCC ID NUMBER: 02252; ENFORCEMENT ID NUMBER: 12429; LOCATION: two miles
south of the intersection of SH 114 and FM 2378, Hockley County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: animal feeding operation; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125
and Water Quality Permit Number 02252, Permit Condition 4(c) by failing to
apply for renewal of Water Quality Permit Number 02252. The permit expired
on January 14, 1998, no permit renewal application was submitted, and the
facility continued to operate without a permit, as documented during an inspection
conducted on January 21, 1998; PENALTY: $1,250; STAFF ATTORNEY: Laura Kohansov,
Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2029; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas
Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010.
(2)COMPANY: Elf Atochem North America Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER 98-1169-IHW-
E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: SWR NUMBER: 31695/WQP 01393; LOCATION: 201 West Dodge
Street, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: formerly manufactured
arsenic acid and formulated herbicides, fungicides and insecticides; RULES
VIOLATED: this Amended Agreed Order modifies the 1992 Commission Order and
does not allege any new violations; PENALTY: none; STAFF ATTORNEY: Ali Abazari,
Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-5915; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger
Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7807, (254) 751-0335.
(3)COMPANY: Engineered Carbons Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1997-0687-AIR-E;
TNRCC NUMBER: HG-0412-M; LOCATION: 9300 Needlepoint Road, Baytown, Harris
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: carbon black plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC
§116.115(a); and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b) by failing
to comply with the pounds per hour maximum allowable emission rates for H
(4)COMPANY: Environmental Management Services of Texas, Incorporated; DOCKET
NUMBER: 98-0705-IHW-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 85009; ENFORCEMENT ID NUMBER 12593;
LOCATION: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: industrial and
hazardous waste facility RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.94(a), and §335.2
and §335.2(d)(5); and 40 Code of Federal Regulations §263.12 and
§270.1 by storing hazardous and nonhazardous waste at the Facility in
excess of ten days as documented during an inspection conducted on March 13,
1998 through March 17, 1998; 30 TAC §335.94(a)(6) and 40 Code of Federal
Regulations §265.176 by failing to store ignitable hazardous waste at
a minimum of 50 feet from the property line as documented during an inspection
conducted on March 13, 1998 through March 17, 1998; PENALTY: $12,500; STAFF
ATTORNEY: Mary R. Risner, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239- 6224; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 7500 Viscount Boulevard, Suite 147, El Paso, Texas 79925-5633.
(5)COMPANY: Miracle Candle Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 98-0625-IHW-E; TNRCC
ID NUMBER: 39390; ENFORCEMENT ID NUMBER: 1646; LOCATION: Laredo, Webb County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: industrial manufacturing facility; RULE VIOLATED;
30 TAC §335.9(a)(2) by failing to timely submit complete and accurate
Annual Waste Summary reports; 30 TAC §335.6(b) by failing to update the
facility's Notice of Registration to reflect a change in the location of the
container storage area; 30 TAC §335(10)(b) by failing to maintain complete
and accurate hazardous waste manifests; and; 30 TAC §335.69(f)(4) by
failing to enter into an agreement with an emergency response contractor and/or
equipment supplier; PENALTY: $2,300; STAFF ATTORNEY: Laura Kohansov, Litigation
Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2029; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1403 Seymour, Suite 2 and
3, Laredo, Texas 78042-0902.
(6)COMPANY: Herbert Morrell, dba Doucette Water System; DOCKET NUMBER:
97-1059- PWS-E; ENFORCEMENT ID NUMBER: 11835; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 2290004; LOCATION:
Highway 69 North, in Boucette, Tyler County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public
drinking water system; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(s) by failing to
issue a boil water notice during the time period when distribution pressure
was below 20 pounds per square inch; 30 TAC §290.46(u) by failing to
provide an operating pressure of 35 pounds per square inch throughout the
distribution system; 30 TAC §290.106(a)(1) by failing to prepare a plan
showing the sites at which samples for bacteriological analysis will be collected;
30 TAC §290.46(d)(1) by failing to complete monthly reports of water
works operation with operator signature and date; 30 TAC §290.46(n) by
failing to maintain an up-to-date map of the distribution system; 30 TAC §290.46(w)
by failing to post a legible sign at each of his facilities which provides
the name of the water supply and an emergency telephone number where a responsible
person can be contacted; 30 TAC §290.42(i) by failing to use treatment
chemicals and media which conform to American National Standards Institute/National
Sanitation Foundation Standard 60 for direct additives and Standard 61 for
indirect additives; 30 TAC §290.46(t) by failing to maintain all storage
facilities, distribution system lines, and related appurtenances in a watertight
condition; 30 TAC §290.43(c) by failing to provide a ground storage tank
in compliance with American Water Works Association and Commission standards;
30 TAC §290.46(p) by failing to inspect ground storage and pressure tanks
on an annual basis and maintain records of these inspections; 30 TAC §290.46(j)
by failing to complete a customer service inspection certification prior to
providing continuous service; 30 TAC §290.42(e)(2) by failing to provide
disinfection of all water with the point of application prior to storage;
30 TAC §290.42(e)(8) by failing to completely cover the hypochlorinator
solution container; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2)(B) by failing to test the disinfectant
residual at representative locations in the distribution system at least once
a week and maintain a record of the results; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(i)
by failing to provide a well capacity of 0.6 gallons per minute per connection;
30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(iii) by failing to provide two or more service
pumps with a total capacity of 2.0 gallons per minute per connection; 30 TAC
§290.46(x) by failing to plug abandoned wells; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(K)
by failing to seal the well head and provide a casing vent to minimize the
drawing of contaminants into the well; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(N) by failing
to provide the well with a flow measuring device to measure production yields
and provide for the accumulation of water production data; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F)
by failing to protect the system's facilities by establishing a 150-foot radius
sanitary control easement prohibiting all septic tanks within 50 feet of the
well and open-jointed drain fields within a 150-foot radius of each well;
30 TAC §290.43(d)(3) by failing to equip air injection lines with filters
to prevent compressor lubricants from entering the pressure tank; 30 TAC §290.43(d)(1)
by failing to provide an ASME rated pressure tank; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(8)
by failing to maintain the exterior coating of the storage tank; PENALTY:
$5,580; STAFF ATTORNEY: Ali Abazari, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-5915;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892,
(409) 898- 3838.
(7)COMPANY: Eric and George Myers dba Mockingbird Mobile Home Park; DOCKET
NUMBER: 97-1086-PWS-E; ENFORCEMENT ID NUMBER: 6607; LOCATION: San Marcos,
Hays County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public drinking water system; RULES
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(e) by failing to operate the Facility under
the direct supervision of a certified water works operator; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F)
by failing to secure a sanitary control easement for each well covering that
portion of the land within 150 feet of the well location and record in the
deed records at the county courthouse; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(K) by failing
to have a well head sealed by a gasket or sealing compound and properly vented
to prevent the possibility of contaminating the well water and failing to
have the entrance for electrical cables properly sealed; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(1)(A)
and (2) by failing to maintain mechanical disinfection facilities capable
of maintaining an acceptable disinfectant residual chlorine residual of 0.2mg/l
and failing to maintain a chlorine residual log; 30 TAC §290.44(a)(4)
by failing to locate water transmission and distribution lines below the frost
line and more than 24 inches below ground surface; 30 TAC §290.106(a)(1)
and (2) by failing to collect and submit routine bacteriological samples at
active service connections, which are representative of water throughout the
distribution system according to the Facility's written Sample Siting Plan;
PENALTY: $2,313; STAFF ATTORNEY: William Puplampu, Litigation Division, MC
175, (512) 239-0677; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend, Suite 150, Austin,
Texas 78758-5336, (512) 338-2929.
(8)COMPANY: Leon C. Neil; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0941-PST-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER:
11802; LOCATION: 2814 Main Street, Ingleside, San Patricio County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: two out-of-service underground storage tanks; RULES VIOLATED:
30 TAC §334.54(b) by failing to assure that all vent lines are kept open
and functioning and that all piping, pumps, manways, and ancillary equipment
are capped, plugged, locked, and/or otherwise secured to prevent access, tampering,
or vandalism by unauthorized persons; 30 TAC §334.54(d)(l)(B) by failing
to properly upgrade or permanently remove from service underground storage
tanks which have been temporarily out-of-service for longer than 12 months;
30 TAC §334.22(a) by failing to pay annual facility fees for the underground
storage tanks located at the Facility; PENALTY: $8,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Cecily
Small Gooch, Litigation Division, MC R-4, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE:
6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (512) 980-3100.
(9)COMPANY: SFM Management Corporation aka SFM Management aka Wilma Hess
dba SFM Management Co.; DOCKET NUMBER: 98-0217-MWD-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 12869-001;
LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment
plant; RULES VIOLATED: Texas Water Code, §26.121 and 30 TAC §305.125(2)
by failing to apply for an amendment or renewal before the expiration of then
existing TNRCC Water Quality Permit Number 12869-001 by failing continuing
to operate the Facility after the expiration of the permit as documented during
a TNRCC inspection conducted on November 6, 1997; PENALTY: $3,000; STAFF ATTORNEY:
Bill Jang, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2269; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425
Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(10) COMPANY: Inehill-Chapman Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER:
97-1159- PWS-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER 0007; ENFORCEMENT ID NUMBER: 12044; LOCATION:
Henderson, Rusk County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public drinking water facility;
RULE VIOLATED; 30 TAC §290.44(d) and §290.46(u) by failing to maintain
a minimum pressure of 35 psi at all points within the distribution network;
30 TAC §290.44(d)(6) by failing to provide adequate flush valves on the
dead end mains in the distribution system; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(i)
by failing to provide a well capacity of 0.6 gallons per minute per connection;
30 TAC §290.46(d) by failing to have properly compiled monthly reports
of water works operations on file; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(1)(A) by failing
to maintain a free chlorine residual of 0.2 mg/l in the far reaches of the
distribution system at all times; 30 TAC §290.46(j)(3) by failing to
have properly completed customer service inspections on file at the Facility;
30 TAC §290.46(p)(1) and §290.46(p)(2) by failing to conduct annual
inspection of ground storage and pressure tanks; PENALTY: $3,500; STAFF ATTORNEY:
Laura Kohansov, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2029; REGIONAL OFFICE:
2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas, 75701.
(11) COMPANY: Star Enterprise; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1346-AIR-E; TNRCC NUMBER:
JE-0095-D; LOCATION: 2100 Houston Avenue, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.112(a)(2)(B);
and Texas Health and Safety Code (the Act), §382.085(b) by failing to
keep the automatic bleeder vents, also known as the vacuum breaker vents,
closed at all times except when the tank roof is being floated off or landed
on the roof legs; 30 TAC §101.20(2) and §115.132(a)(1); 40 Code
of Federal Regulations §61.347(a)(1)(i)(A) and (B); and the Act, §382.085(b)
by failing to maintain a vapor tight seal and latch coverings on the North
and South API oil-water separators; 30 TAC §115.352(2) and §116.115(a);
TNRCC Permit Number 8404, Special Condition 10(F); 40 Code of Federal Regulations
§60.482-2 and §60.482-7; and the Act, §382.085(b) by failing
to make a first attempt at repair on 81 valves and other components within
five calendar days after first discovering the leaks, and by failing to re-monitor
14 of the components within four days of the first attempt at repair; 30 TAC
§115.352(4) and §116.115(a); TNRCC Permit Number 8404, Special Condition
Number 10(E); and the Act, §382.085(b) by failing to plug or cap three
open-ended lines, specifically line numbers 008063, 117996, and 007651 at
the 27 Pump House area; 30 TAC §115.352(2) and §116.115(a); TNRCC
Permit Number 8404, Special Condition Numbers 10(R) and 11(I); 40 Code of
Federal Regulations §60.482-2; and the Act, §382.085(b) by failing
to repair within 15 days: leaking valve number 4430 at the DCU; Pump Number
6164 (Tag Number 52549) in the vacuum pump unit; and Pump Number 9323 (Tag
Number 022439) in the fluid catalytic cracking unit; 30 TAC §116.115(a);
TNRCC Permit Number 8404, Special Condition Number I-5; and the Act, §382.085(b)
by failing to document that the caustic scrubber solution was replaced when
the caustic concentration level dropped to 1.0% or below, and by failing to
record daily sampling; and; 30 TAC §116.115(a); TNRCC Permit Number 8404,
Special Condition Number III-9; and the Act, §382.085(b) by failing to
maintain the moisture level of the coke at the DCO unit at 8.0% or greater;
PENALTY: $147,420; STAFF ATTORNEY: Booker Harrison, Litigation Division, MC
175, (512) 239-4113; REGIONAL OFFICE: Beaumont Regional Office, MC R-10, 3870
Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
TRD-9900861
Paul C. Sarahan
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: February 10, 1999
Gulf States Marine Fisheries Council Meeting
The Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold its 49th Annual Spring
Meeting March 15-18, 1999. Louisiana is the host state and arrangements have
been made to convene at the Le Pavillon Hotel, Poydras at Baronne, New Orleans,
Louisiana, (504) 581-3111 or (800) 535-9095.
All persons interested in the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission are
invited to attend. For additional information please call Virginia K. Herring
at (601) 875-5912.
TRD-9900749
Gene McCarty
Regulatory Coordinator
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Filed: February 3, 1999
AGENCIES: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission (TNRCC) and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) (hereafter,
Natural Resource Trustees).
ACTION: Notice of availability of a proposed Settlement Agreement and of
a 30 day period for public comment on the Agreement.
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Natural Resource Trustees propose
a Settlement Agreement to compensate for injuries to estuarine natural resources
resulting from the May 5, 1994 fuel oil spill into the Texas City Ship Channel
from the M/V BOW SUN. The proposed Agreement provides for the responsible
party to pay $25,000 to the Natural Resource Trustees to be used for the construction
of a minimum of one acre of estuarine emergent wetlands and to pay the Trustees'
administrative costs.
The proposed document entitled "Bow Sun Settlement Agreement", is hereby
made available for public review and comment for a period of 30 days.
The opportunity for public review and comment on the proposed Settlement
Agreement announced in this notice is required under the Oil Pollution Act
33 U.S.C. 2706(c)(5), and parallels provisions of 15 CFR 990.14 (d) and 990.55
of the federal Natural Resource Damage Assessment regulations. To receive
a copy of the proposed Settlement Agreement and supporting information, interested
members of the public are invited to contact Don Pitts of the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department, Resource Protection Division, 4200 Smith School Road,
Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4732.
DATES: Comments must be submitted in writing on or before March 26, 1999
to Don Pitts of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Resource Protection
Division, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4732. The
Natural Resource Trustees will consider all written comments prior to finalizing
the proposed Settlement Agreement.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: At approximately 3:45 p.m. on May 5, 1994, the
M/V Bow Sun allided with structures at Aimcor Dock #45 in the Texas City Ship
Channel, Galveston County, Texas and released 36,414 gallons of #6 bunker
oil (IFO 380). The majority of the discharged oil moved to the western end
of the Texas City Ship channel, where it was recovered. Approximately 1.5
miles of the south bank, 2.5 miles on the north bank and most of the surface
waters of the southwestern leg of the Texas City Ship Channel were oiled as
a result of the discharge. Injuries to natural resources and services they
provide as a result of the discharge were documented by the Trustees and were
primarily associated with the oil that washed up on the ship channel shoreline.
The ship channel shorelines, especially the Spartina alterniflora wetland
on the south side, provide important habitat for estuarine fish, aquatic invertebrates,
waterfowl and shorebirds.
The Natural Resource Trustees have the authority under OPA (33 U.S.C. Section
2701 et seq.) to assess the natural resource injuries resulting from this
incident. The TPWD, TNRCC and GLO are trustees of the natural resources injured
by the discharge from the M/V Bow Sun pursuant to OPA33 U.S.C. Section 2706
(b).
The Natural Resource Trustees have determined that resources subject to
their trust authority under these Acts were exposed to crude oil as a result
of the discharge. The quantity and concentration of the material discharged
was sufficient to result in the impairment of exposed habitats. Consequently
the Trustees are seeking the cash settlement identified in the proposed Settlement
Agreement in order to implement the construction of a minimum of one acre
of emergent estuarine wetlands.
TRD-9900856
Gene McCarty
Regulatory Coordinator
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Filed: February 10, 1999
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issued on February 9, 1999 a Request
for Proposal for an Economic and Environmental Feasibility Study of Lodge
Development on Texas Parks and Wildlife Department properties.
To obtain a copy of the Request for Proposal Study of Lodge Development
on Texas Parks and Wildlife Department properties contact Emily Armitano,
Policy Coordinator, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at (512) 389-4682,
or e-mail emily.armitano@tpwd.state.tx.us.
The deadline for submission of the proposals is at 5:00 p.m. CST on March
31, 1999, to the Director of Operations, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,
4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas, 78744.
Evaluation of proposals will be based on the criteria listed in the Request
for Proposal. A selection committee composed of persons designated by the
Executive Director, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will perform evaluation.
Proposer(s) may be requested to provide a presentation and interview by the
selection committee. The selection team will make a recommendation to the
Executive Director who shall select the proposer(s) for the contract award.
Multiple contracts may be issued. Proposer(s) to whom contracts are awarded
will be notified by mail.
TRD-9900824
Gene McCarty
Chief of Staff, Regulatory Coordinator
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Filed: February 9, 1999
Applications to Introduce New or Modified Rates or Terms Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.25
Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility
Commission of Texas on February 5, 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 Institute Promotional Rates for Residence Customers in Texas, Who Subscribe
to Personalized Ring Service Between March 1, 1999 and April 30, 1999 Pursuant
to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.25. Tariff Control Number 20455.
The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWBT) has notified
the Public Utility Commission that it is instituting promotional rates for
residence customers in Texas, who subscribe to Personalized Ring service between
March 1, 1999 and April 30, 1999. During the promotional period, new residence
subscribers of Personalized Ring will receive a waiver of the installation
charge ($2.70) and a credit equal to one month of the monthly recurring rate
($4.00). Eligible customers are those who do not already subscribe to Personalized
Ring.
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
February 25, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9900815
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 9, 1999
Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility
Commission of Texas on February 8, 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 Introduce a New Optional Service for Business and Residential Customers
Called Outgoing Call Control Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.25.
Tariff Control Number 20459.
The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWBT) has notified
the Public Utility Commission that it is introducing a new optional service
for business and residential customers called Outgoing Call Control (OCC).
OCC will allow customers to selectively restrict certain types of outgoing
calls from their telephone line. OCC will provide four settings to allow or
restrict calls in each of the following categories: 1) long distance, including
interLATA and intraLATA; 2) international calling; 3) 900 or 976 calls; and
4) directory assistance. Customers can activate or deactivate a setting based
on their current needs. SWBT requests an effective date of March 5, 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
March 3, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9900846
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 9, 1999
Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility
Commission of Texas on February 8, 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 Institute Promotional Rates for New Plexar Express Subscribers Between
April 1, 1999 and June 30, 1999 Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.25.
Tariff Control Number 20460.
The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWBT) has notified
the Public Utility Commission that it is instituting promotional rates for
new Plexar Express subscribers between April 1, 1999 and June 30, 1999. During
the promotional period, new Plexar Express subscribers will receive a waiver
of the $100 Service Establishment Charge, the $21.35 Station Installation
Charge and associated Service Connection Charges ($100 Service Ordering Charge
and $14.60 Trip Charge) if they subscribe to a 36, 48 or 60 month contract.
Customers already subscribing to Plexar Express are not eligible for this
promotional offer. SWBT requests an effective date of April 1, 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
March 12, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9900847
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 9, 1999
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on February 3, 1999, for an amendment to a certificate
of operating authority (COA), pursuant to §§54.102-54.111 of the
Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Birch Telecom of Texas Ltd., L.L.P.
for an Amendment to its Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number
20430 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to reflect the acquisition of a certificated entity,
to relinquish Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority Number 60171
held by that certificated entity and to expand its geographic area.
Applicant's requested COA 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 P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326,
or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512)936-7120 no
later than February 24, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with
text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9900844
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 9, 1999
On February 2, 1999, DPI-Teleconnect, 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 60215.
Applicant intends to amend its SPCOA to reflect the transfer the SPCOA to
a non-certificated entity thereby changing its corporate name.
The Application: Application of DPI-Teleconnect, Inc. for an Amendment
to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number
20424.
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 P.O. Box 13326,
Austin, Texas, 78711-3326 no later than February 24, 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 20424.
TRD-9900811
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 8, 1999
On February 5, 1999, American Telco, 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 60004.
Applicant intends to amend its SPCOA to reflect its merger into another company,
both wholly-owned subsidiaries of a non-certificated entity, and to relinquish
SPCOA Certificate Number 60155.
The Application: Application of American Telco, Inc. for an Amendment to
its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 20458.
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 tility Commission of Texas, at PO Box 13326,
Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than February 24, 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 20458.
TRD-9900865
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Pulic Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 10, 1999
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on February 2, 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 network intelligence, Inc. for
a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 20425
before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide loop or ground start DTMF analog service,
including access to local and long-distance operator and directory assistance
service, 9-1-1 emergency service, custom calling features, multi-line business
service, basic rate ISDN service, primary rate ISDN service and carrier access
service.
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 P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326,
or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512)936-7120 no
later than February 24, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with
text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9900812
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 8, 1999
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on February 4, 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 Valence Communications Services,
Ltd. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number
20447 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to resell or purchase the existing services of the incumbent
local exchange carrier(s) where available.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the geographic area
of Texas currently served by GTE Southwest, Inc., and Southwestern Bell Telephone
Company.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326,
or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no
later than February 24, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with
text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9900843
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 9, 1999
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on January 28, 1999, for waiver and
extension of the filing deadline contained in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.103.
Project Title and Number: Application of Lufkin-Conroe Telephone Exchange,
Inc., for Waiver and Extension of the Filing Deadline Contained in P.U.C.
Substantive Rule §23.103. Project Number 20383.
The Application: Lufkin-Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc., (LCTX) requests
a waiver and extension of the filing deadline contained in P.U.C. Substantive
Rule §23.103(f) which allows a dominant certified telecommunications
utility (DCTU) to impose an annual surcharge to recover certain costs associated
with the implementation of intraLATA equal access. To impose a surcharge a
DCTU must file with the commission by February 15 of each year an application
for approval of a tariff imposing this surcharge for recovery of its recoverable
cost for the previous year. The amount of the surcharge is computed using
a formula based on the total intraLATA toll minutes of use.
LCTX states since implementation of intraLATA did not occur until January
1, 1999, any cost data would, at best, be calculated on estimated intraLATA
usage information. LCTX states it incurred intraLATA equal access costs in
1998, which are recoverable under P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.103(f),
and requests the commission extend the filing deadline for its application
under P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.103(f) from February 15, 1999 until
September 15, 1999 in order to accumulate actual cost data to compute a proper
division of the implementation costs between LCTX and the intraLATA toll providers.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326,
or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 on
or before February 26, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with
text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Please
reference Project Number 20383.
TRD-9900766
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 4, 1999
Public Hearing Notice - Regulations Governing Transportation of Hazardous Materials and Transportation Safety §3.59 and §3.62
The Texas Department of Public Safety, in accordance with Administrative
Procedure and Texas Register Act, Texas Government Code, §2001 et seq.,
and Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6675d, §3, is holding a public hearing
on February 17, 1999, at 9:00 a.m. in the Traffic Law Enforcement Conference
Room of the Department of Public Safety, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin,
Texas.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments from all interested persons
regarding adoption of amendments to Administrative Rule §3.59 regarding
Regulations Governing Transportation of Hazardous Materials and Administrative
Rule §3.62 regarding Transportation Safety, proposed for adoption under
the authority of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6675d, §3, which provides
that the director shall, after notice and a public hearing, adopt rules regulating
the safe transportation of hazardous materials and the safe operation of commercial
vehicles. The proposed new rules were published in the December 18, 1998,
issue of the
Texas Register
(23 TexReg 12870).
Persons interested in attending this hearing are encouraged to submit advance
written notice of their intent to attend the hearing and to submit a written
copy of their comments. Letters should be addressed to Mary Ann Courter, Chief
of Legal Services, Texas Department of Public Safety, Box 4087, Austin, Texas
78773-0140.
This hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Department
of Public Safety's General Rules of Practice and Procedure, §§29.1
- 29.49.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or
hearing impaired, readers, large print, Braille, are requested to contact
Major Lester Mills at (512) 424-2116 three work days prior to the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
TRD-9900780
Dudley M. Thomas
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Filed: February 5, 1999
Request for Proposals for Water Research
Pursuant to 31 TAC §355.3, the Texas Water Development Board (board)
requests the submission of water research proposals leading to the possible
award of a contract for Fiscal Year 1999. Guidelines for water research proposals,
which include an application form, will be supplied by the board.
Description of Research Objectives. New groundwater resources are becoming
important where surface water may be insufficient for supplying areas severely
affected by drought. Three counties in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (Hidalgo,
Willacy, and Cameron) are the proposed research focus of a geophysical evaluation
of shallow (0-600 feet) aquifer systems. The information will be used primarily
to identify and delineate potential water bearing aquifers suitable for future
water supply development. The primary product of this investigation should
be maps delineating the groundwater quality, aquifer thickness and depth in
the study areas.
The proposed research shall use advanced airborne and ground-based geophysical
technologies to, at a minimum: (1) delineate shallow water bearing aquifers
in the area; (2) estimate depth to water in these aquifers; and (3) assess
the water quality of the subsurface water resources in two study areas. The
board and the selected applicant will choose the two study areas, cooperatively.
The following tasks are necessary to complete the project and should be
considered in the proposal:
(1) Delineation of the two study areas (10 miles X 10 miles each); create
maps of the areas; determine and apply optimal study parameters to investigation.
(2) Design, conduct, and field check an airborne geophysical study for
identifying shallow groundwater resources. Separate ground-truthing measurements
will be performed to verify accuracy of airborne-acquired data. Process and
interpret the data and produce groundwater maps (see item no. 4).
(3) Integrate geophysical results with available subsurface stratigraphic
information. The result should be an accurate model of late Pleistocene and
Holocene fluvial and deltaic environments. In addition, evaluate available
water quality data to assess volume and extent of groundwater affected by
saline encroachment.
(4) Produce a Geographical Information System (GIS) data set according
the board specifications, including surface geology, water-well locations
and lithologic logs, groundwater geochemical constituents, ground-conductivity
images at pertinent depth intervals, and zones of potentially good quality
water within the study areas. Analyze the relationship between the geophysical
data and other geologic and groundwater spatial parameters such as sediment
type, lithologic logs, and geochemical constituents.
(5) Write a report summarizing study results, study approach advantages
and disadvantages, including prospects for using the application elsewhere
in Lower Rio Grande Valley and Texas Coastal Plains shallow alluvial settings.
Description of Funding Consideration. Up to $150,000 has been initially
authorized for this water research project, with $100,000 of the monies to
be provided to the board by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and $50,000 from
the board's Research and Planning Fund. Following the receipt and evaluation
of all proposals, the board may adjust the amount of funding initially authorized
for the water research. Up to 100% funding may be provided to individual applicants;
however, applicants are encouraged to contribute matching funds or services,
and funding will not include reimbursement of indirect expenses incurred by
political subdivisions of the state or other state agencies and universities.
In the event that acceptable proposals are not submitted, the board retains
the right to not award funds for the contracts.
Deadline, Review Criteria, and Contact Person for Additional Information.
Ten double-sided copies of a complete water research application form, including
the required attachments, must be filed with the board prior to 5:00 PM March
22, 1999. Proposals must be directed either in person to Ms. Phyllis Thomas,
Texas Water Development Board, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress
Avenue, Austin, Texas; or by mail to Ms. Phyllis Thomas, Texas Water Development
Board, P.O. Box 13231-Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711-3231. Applications
will be evaluated according to 31 Texas Administrative Code §355.5 and
the proposal rating form included in the board's Guidelines for Water Research
Grants. Research shall not duplicate work planned or underway by state agencies
and others. All potential applicants must contact the board to obtain these
guidelines. Requests for information, the board's rules covering the Research
and Planning Fund, detailed evaluation criteria, board GIS specifications,
and guidelines may be directed to Ms. Phyllis Thomas at the preceding address,
by calling (512) 463-7926, or by email to: phyllis@twdb.state.tx.us.
TRD-9900789
Suzanne Schwartz
General Counsel
Texas Water Development Board
Filed: February 8, 1999
Automobile Theft Prevention Authority
Coastal Coordination Council
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Texas Education Agency
State Board for Educator Certification
Texas Department of Health
Health and Human Services Commission
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Texas Department of Insurance
Notice
Lamar University System
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Extension of Comment Period (Chapter 70)
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Default Orders of Administrative Enforcement Actions
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative Enforcement Actions
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Notice of Availability and Request for Comments on a Proposed Settlement Agreement
Request for Proposals
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Notice of Application for Amendment to Certificate of Operating Authority
Notices of Applications for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Notices of Applications for Service Provider Certificates of Operating Authority
Notice of Application for Waiver and Extension of Filing Deadline Under P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.103
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Water Development Board
Texas Workforce Commission