Coastal Coordination Council
Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency Agreement/Concurrence under the Texas Coastal Management Program
On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the
Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under
federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal
zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC
§501. Requests for federal consistency review were received for the following
projects(s) during the period of December 30, 1999, through January 6, 1999:
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:
Applicant: Exxon Pipeline Company; Location: The project will be located
on an industrial site owned by Brazos River Harbor Navigation District, southeast
of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) and south of the Brazos River Channel
into Brazos Harbor, northwest of Quintana, Brazoria County, Texas; Project
No.: 99-001-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to
construct a pipeline station facility and install two oil pipelines that will
connect the station with an existing pipeline facility on the north bank of
the GIWW. A total of 2.5 acres of wetlands will be permanently filled for
the proposed pipeline station to raise the ground elevation for levees, tanks,
dikes, and equipment. A total of 16,570 cubic yards of sediment will be obtained
from a Port of Freeport Disposal Area to use as fill material, of which, 2,340
cubic yards will be placed in a jurisdictional area. An additional 3.5 acres
of wetlands temporarily impacted by construction activities will be returned
to pre-project contours upon project completion. The purpose of the project
is to transfer oil piped in from the Diana/Hoover Deep Draft Caisson Vessel
located offshore in Alaminos Canyon, Area Block 25, Gulf of Mexico for delivery
to refineries. As mitigation for the proposed impacts to 6 acres of wetlands,
the applicant proposes to finance a project to construct two moist soil unit,
5 and 10 acres respectively, on the Peach Point Wildlife Management Area.
The purpose of the project is to study different management techniques in
order to provide high quality wetland habitat for wintering waterfowl and
other wetland dependent wildlife; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application
#21525 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: Port of Corpus Christi; Location: The project is located within
Corpus Christi Bay on both sides of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel from Corps
of Engineers Station 1065+00 to Station 539+00; Project No.: 99-002-F1; Description
of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to create barge shelves to separate
barge and deep draft vessel traffic to improve navigation safety through reduction
of the risk of barge - ship collision and for environmental protection by
reducing potential for collision related spill and releases. The barge shelves
will be created primarily by the relocation of navigation aids (by the U.S.
Coast Guard) and by dredging material on the far east and west end of the
proposed project. Approximately 160,000 cubic yards of virgin material may
be dredged. Approximately 153,000 cubic yards of virgin material will be hydraulically
dredged on the east end of the project and placed in Dredged Material Placement
Area No. 10. The remaining 7,000 cubic yards of virgin material will consist
of the distribution of existing/minor shoals within the barge shelf area.
Maintenance dredging is also proposed for the project. The highest probabilities
for maintenance dredging will be potential shoaling areas on the east and
west ends where the new work is proposed; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E.
permit application #21527 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: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; Location: The project is
located in West Galveston Bay, in Carancahua and Dana Coves, and Pirate's
Cove, near Jamaica Beach, Galveston County, Texas. The USGS Quad reference
map is Lake Como, TX; Project No.: 99-003-F1; Description of Proposed Action:
The applicant is requesting authorization to place 13,500 linear feet of sediment-filled
geotextile tubes (geotubes) to create a protective breakwater. The geotubes
will be placed over 20-foot-wide mats anchored by smaller geotubes. Borrow
areas will be located immediately bayward of the geotubes. Approximately 20,250
cubic yards of material will be borrowed to fill the geotubes. The geotubes
will be filled by hydraulic dredge or pump. Landward of the geotubes the applicant
is proposing to construct 4 marsh terrace (levee) fields. Each field will
consist of 133 individual terrace squares, 83 of which will measure 200-foot
by 200-foot, 40 of which will measure 100 by 100-foot and 10 of which will
measure 400 by 400-foot. A total of 54,180 linear feet of terrace levees will
be constructed. Approximately 80,000 cubic yards of material will be removed
from borrow areas adjacent to the proposed terraces. In addition, the applicant
is proposing to dredge the entrance and circulation channels at Pirate's Cove.
Approximately 18,000 cubic yards of material will be removed from 4,500 linear
feet of existing channel. The material will be deposited to create marsh islands,
in the shallow unvegetated flats landward of the easternmost geotube; Type
of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #21456 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: DAD & SBD Interests Ltd.; Location: The project site is
located in the southwest corner of the intersection of FM 528 and FM 518 and
on the north side of Chigger Creek, Woodlake Subdivision, Friendswood, Galveston
County, Texas. The USGS Quad reference map is Friendswood, Texas; Project
No.: 99-004-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to
fill wetlands adjacent to Chigger Creek in order to develop a 57-acre tract
of land for residential housing. Three separate wetlands, 0.14, 0.15, and
0.14 acre in size, will be filled causing a total of 0.43 acre of wetland
impact. These wetlands are designated as "B", "C", and "F", respectively,
on the project plans. Fill material will be obtained from on-site sources
or from approved off-site supplies. Best management practices will be used
to minimize silt runoff. Remaining wetlands and property along Chigger Creek
that will not be developed will be deeded to the Galveston County Drainage
District. These wetlands are designated as "A", "D", "G", and "H" on the project
plans. As mitigation for this project, the applicant proposes an in lieu fee
arrangement with the Texas Nature Conservancy (TNC) to enhance 350 acres of
freshwater wetlands by Chinese tallow tree eradication on a 2,200-acre site
owned by TNC near Texas City, Texas; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit
application #21474 under §404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§125-1387).
Applicant: Park 15 Partnership; Location: The project is located at 2800
F.MK. 2004, near Interstate 45, Texas City, Galveston County, Texas. The USGS
Quad reference map is Texas City. Project No.: 99-005-F1; Description of Proposed
Action: The applicant is requesting authorization to fill five isolated wetlands
totaling 1.47 acres, on a 16.89-acre tract of land. The purpose of the proposed
work is for the development of a multi-family apartment complex. As mitigation
for wetland impacts, the applicant is proposing to create 1.5 acres of herbaceous
wetland adjacent to an existing 0.46-acre depressional wetland and enhancement
and preservation of 1.75 acres of existing wetlands. The mitigation site is
located in Jack Brooks Park, off Highway 6, Galveston County, Texas; Type
of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #21484 under §404 of the
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A.§§125-1387).
Applicant: Port of Brownsville; Location: The project is located adjacent
to the Rio Grande River at river mile 24, approximately one mile south of
the Brownsville Ship Channel near Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas; Project
No.: 99-006-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant requests an
extension of time for Permit 20221. The applicant proposes to place fill in
wetlands to facilitate the construction of a two lane roadway connecting a
proposed commercial vehicle bridge with the existing South Port Road, a single
set of rail tracks and passing track connecting a proposed rail bridge to
the railroad tracks adjacent to the Brownsville Ship Channel and South Port
Road, and toll collection facilities. The road to be constructed from the
bridge to the port facilities would consist of two 12-foot lanes with two
10-foot shoulders and would be approximately 16,000 feet long. The railway
would be constructed directly adjacent to the road and would be 15-foot wide
with 5-and 10-foot shoulders. Drainage structures consisting of 4-by 6-foot
box culverts will be placed at 100-meter centers along the roadway in order
to facilitate drainage during flood events. The roadway will impact 12.77
acres of wetlands located north of State Highway 4 on the subject tract. The
applicant proposes to offset these impacts by enhancing and creating approximately
60.6 acres of wetlands adjacent to a tidally influenced lake (San Martin Lake)
approximately 5 miles northeast of the project site; Type of Application:
U.S.A.C.E. permit application #20221(01) 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-9900030
David Dewhurst
Chairman
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: January 6, 1999
Notice of Rate Ceilings
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following
rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Articles 1D.003
and 1D.009, Title 79, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, as amended (Articles
5069-1D.003 and 1D.009, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period
of 01/11/99 - 01/17/99 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period
of 01/11/99 - 01/17/99 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
1
Credit for personal, family or household
use.
2
Credit for business, commercial, investment
or other similar purpose.
TRD-9900002
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: January 5, 1999
Notices to Bidders
NOTICE TO BIDDERS-NTB 97-004A-303 SEALED BIDS WILL
BE RECEIVED BY GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION (GSC) FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION SPACE
MANAGEMENT (FCSM), AUSTIN, TEXAS, ON FEBRUARY 18, 1999 at 2:00 PM, CST, (BASE
BID) and FEBRUARY 18, 1999 at 4:00 PM, CST (ALTERNATES) FOR:
Project No. 97-004A-303,
Lower School at
the Phase II portion of the Texas School for the Deaf, Austin, Texas.
Bid Receipt Location:
General Services Commission/FCSM
Division, 1711 San Jacinto, Bid Tabulation Room 180, Austin, Texas.
Contractor Qualifications
: Prime contractors
should submit information to the FCSM Division on Contractor Qualification
Form, provided by FCSM, no later that 5:00 PM, CST, February 8, 1999 to document
compliance with the contractor's qualification requirements for this project.
Information is to be used in determining if a contractor is qualified to receive
a Contract Award for the project.
Bid Documents:
Plans and specifications will
be available after January 11, 1999 for General Contractors and major Subcontractors
(Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Masonry) from Barnes Architects, Inc.,
1508 West Fifth Street, Suite 200, Austin, Texas, 78703, telephone (512) 476-7133.
Plan deposit is $250.00 per set. General Contractors, major Subcontractors
and other interested parties may purchase additional sets at the cost of $150.00
per set to cover reproduction cost, plus the $250.00 per set deposit. Upon
returning the set(s) in good condition within 10 days following the bid, the
$250.00 deposit will be refunded.
Bid documents will be available for review at the FCSM Division office,
1711 San Jacinto, Suite 202M, Austin, Texas, 78711, telephone (512) 475-2494,
the Plan Rooms of Associated General Contractors in Austin and San Antonio,
The Builders Exchange of Texas in San Antonio, F.W. Dodge Corporation in Austin,
and Associated Builders and Contractors in Austin.
Pre-Bid Conference:
There will be a MANDATORY
Pre-Bid Conference on February 4, 1999 at 10:00AM, CST, in the Multi-Purpose
Room of the Ford Vocational Technical Building, Texas School for the Deaf,
1102 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78704.
BIDS ARE TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE PROCEDURES.
To be published in the
Austin American Statesman
and the
San Antonio Express News
on
Saturday, January 9, 1999 and Sunday, January 10, 1999.
TRD-9900031
Judy Ponder
General Counsel
General Services Commission
Filed: January 6, 1999
SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY GENERAL SERVICES
COMMISSION (GSC) FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION SPACE MANAGEMENT (FCSM), AUSTIN,
TEXAS, ON FEBRUARY 18, 1999 @ 2:00 PM, CST, (BASE BID) and FEBRUARY 18, 1999
at 4:00 PM, Central Standard Time (ALTERNATES) FOR:
Project Number
97-004Z-303, Food Services and Dorms at the Phase II portion of the Texas
School for the Deaf, Austin, Texas.
Bid Receipt Location:
General Services Commission/FCSM
Division, 1711 San Jacinto, Bid Tabulation Room 180, Austin, Texas.
Contractor Qualifications:
Prime contractors
should submit information to the FCSM Division on Contractor Qualification
Form, provided by FCSM, no later that 5:00 PM, CST, February 8, 1999 to document
compliance with the contractor's qualification requirements for this project.
Information is to be used in determining if a contractor is qualified to receive
a Contract Award for the project.
Bid Documents:
Plans and specifications will
be available after January 11, 1999 for General Contractors and major Subcontractors
(Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Masonry) from Barnes Architects, Inc.,
1508 West Fifth Street, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78703, telephone (512) 476-7133.
Plan deposit is $250.00 per set. General Contractors, major Subcontractors
and other interested parties may purchase additional sets at the cost of $150.00/set
to cover reproduction cost, plus the $250.00/set deposit. Upon returning the
set(s) in good condition within 10 days following the bid, the $250.00 deposit
will be refunded.
Bid documents will be available for review at the FCSM Division office,
1711 San Jacinto, Suite 202M, Austin, Texas 78711, telephone (512) 475-2494,
the Plan Rooms of Associated General Contractors in Austin and San Antonio,
The Builders Exchange of Texas in San Antonio, F.W. Dodge Corporation in Austin,
and Associated Builders and Contractors in Austin.
Pre-Bid Conference:
There will be a MANDATORY
Pre-Bid Conference on February 4, 1999 at 10:00AM, Central Standard Time,
in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Ford Vocational Technical Building, Texas
School for the Deaf, 1102 S. Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78704.
BIDS ARE TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE PROCEDURES.
To be run in: Austin American Statesman and San Antonio Express News on
Saturday, January 9, 1999 and Sunday, January 10, 1999.
TRD-9900029
Judy Ponder
General Counsel
General Services Commission
Filed: January 6, 1999
Correction of Error
The Texas Department of Health proposed new rule for 25 TAC §289.255.
The rule was published in the December 4, 1998 issue of the
Texas Register
(23 TexReg 12127).
On page 12132, §289.255(n)(2), paragraph (2) was split after the word
paragraph, and should read “(2) Records of the administration of and
the examinations required by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made
and maintained for agency inspection in accordance with subsection (w)(7)
of this section.”
The Texas Department of Health has taken actions regarding licenses for
the possession and use of radioactive materials as listed in the table below.
The subheading labeled “Location” indicates the city in which
the radioactive material may be possessed and/or used. The location listing “Throughout
Texas” indicates that the radioactive material may be used on a temporary
basis at job sites throughout the state.
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In issuing new licenses and amending and renewing existing licenses, the
Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control, has determined that
the applicants are qualified by reason of training and experience to use the
material in question for the purposes requested in accordance with Texas Regulations
for Control of Radiation in such a manner as to minimize danger to public
health and safety or property and the environment; the applicants' proposed
equipment, facilities, and procedures are adequate to minimize danger to public
health and safety or property and the environment; the issuance of the license(s)
will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public or the environment;
and the applicants satisfy any applicable special requirements in the Texas
Regulations for Control of Radiation.
This notice affords the opportunity for a hearing on written request of
a licensee, applicant, or “person affected” within 30 days of
the date of publication of this notice. A “person affected” is
defined as a person who is resident of a county, or a county adjacent to the
county, in which the radioactive materials are or will be located, including
any person who is doing business or who has a legal interest in land in the
county or adjacent county, and any local government in the county; and who
can demonstrate that he has suffered or will suffer actual injury or economic
damage due to emissions of radiation. A licensee, applicant, or “person
affected” may request a hearing by writing Richard A. Ratliff, P.E.,
Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control Program),
1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189.
Any request for a hearing must contain the name and address of the person
who considers himself affected by Agency action, identify the subject license,
specify the reasons why the person considers himself affected, and state the
relief sought. If the person is represented by an agent, the name and address
of the agent must be stated.
Copies of these documents and supporting materials are available for inspection
and copying at the office of the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department
of Health, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (except holidays).
TRD-9900021
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: January 6, 1998
Public Notices
The Health and Human Services Commission State Medicaid Office has received
approval from the Health Care Financing Administration to amend the Title
XIX Medical Assistance Plan by Transmittal Number 98-07 Amendment Number 546.
The amendment implements an increase in the Personal Needs Allowance for
individuals residing in Intermediate Care Facility for People with Mental
Retardation (ICF/MR) facilities. The amendment is effective July 1, 1998.
If additional information is needed, please contact Deborah Hankey, Texas
Department of Mental Health Mental Retardation at 512-206-5743.
TRD-9900017
Marina S. Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: January 6, 1999
The Health and Human Services Commission State Medicaid Office has received
approval from the Health Care Financing Administration to amend the Title
XIX Medical Assistance Plan by Transmittal Number 97-05, Amendment Number
529.
The amendment implements a new reimbursement methodology for non-state
operated Intermediate Care Facility for People with Mental Retardation (ICF/MR)
facilities. The amendment was approved on December 14, 1998 with an effective
date of January 1,1997.
If additional information is needed, please contact Deborah Hankey, Texas
Department of Mental Health Mental Retardation at 512-206-5743.
TRD-9900018
Marina S. Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: January 6, 1999
Announcement of the Public Comment Period for the
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announces
the opening of the public comment period for the
1999 State of Texas Low Income Housing Plan and Annual Report-Draft for Public
Comment
. This 31-day comment period begins on January 26, 1999, and
ends at 12:00 p.m. February 25, 1999. The
1999 State
of Texas Low Income Housing Plan and Annual Report-Draft for Public Comment
is submitted in compliance with Sections 2306.0721-2306.0723 of the
Government Code.
The
1999 State of Texas Low Income Housing Plan
and Annual Report-Draft for Public Comment
is one of three comprehensive
planning documents that TDHCA is required to submit annually. It is the first
document of its kind among the states and offers policymakers and housing
providers a comprehensive reference on statewide housing need, housing resources
and performance based funding allocations. The
1999
State of Texas Low Income Housing Plan and Annual Report-Draft for Public
Comment
serves in the following capacities: provides an overview of
statewide housing needs; reports on the approximately 25 programs administered
by TDHCA; provides the TDHCA's housing programs funding levels and performance
measures; and reports on the distribution of TDHCA's resources in the previous
fiscal year.
Eight public hearings will be held across the State during the second and
third weeks of February. The hearings will take place in:
Dallas, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio, Harlingen, Lubbock, Corpus Christi,
and
Austin
. Times and locations of
the public hearings will be published in the January 22, 1999 issue of the
The 1999 State of Texas Low Income Housing Plan
and Annual Report-Draft for Public Comment
will be available on January
25, 1999. To order, please contact the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs, Housing Resource Center, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, Texas, 78711-3941,
Phone: (512) 475-4595, Fax: (512) 475-3746, or email at clandry@tdhca.state.tx.us.
Both the public hearing schedule and the
1999
State of Texas Low Income Housing Plan and Annual Report-Draft for Public
Comment
will be available on TDHCA's website at
www.tdhca.state.tx.us
.
Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services should contact Gina
Arenas, ADA Responsible Employee, at least two days before the scheduled hearing,
at (512) 475-3943, or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989, so that appropriate arrangements
can be made.
Written comment is encouraged and should be sent to the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs, Housing Resource Center, P.O. Box 13941,
Austin, Texas, 78711-3941 or via email at clandry@tdhca.state.tx.us. For more
information, please contact the Housing Resource Center at 512-475-4595.
TRD-9900025
Daisy Stiner
Acting Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: January 6, 1999
Insurer Services
The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of
Insurance and are under consideration:
Application for admission in the State of Texas for HEALTHCARE UNDERWRITERS
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign property and casualty company. The home
office is located in Latham, New York.
Application for admission to Texas for BANKERS LLOYDS INSURANCE COMPANY,
a foreign Lloyds company. The home office is located in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Application to change the name of NORDSTERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
to AXA NORDSTERN ART INSURANCE CORP., a foreign property and casualty company.
The home office is in New York, New York.
Application to change the name of WORLD SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF AMERICA to LINCOLN MEMORIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a domestic life company.
The home office is in Austin, Texas
Application to change the name of LINCOLN MEMORIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
to NEW LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a domestic life company. The home office is
in Austin, Texas
Application to change the name of INDEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY to
DIRECT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign life company. The home office is
in Marietta, Georgia.
Application for admission in the State of Texas for RELIANT INSURANCE COMPANY,
a foreign property and casualty company. The home office is located in Troy,
Michigan.
Application to change the name of MANAGEDCOMP NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
to ADVANTAGE WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign property and
casualty company. The home office is in Indianapolis, Indiana
Application to change the name of MERCANTILE & GENERAL LIFE REASSURANCE
COMPANY OF AMERICA to SUN LIFE OF CANADA REINSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign property
and casualty company. The home office is in New York, New York.
Application to change the name of INTERNATIONAL SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
to UNISTAR INSURANCE COMPANY, a domestic property and casualty company. The
home office is in Dallas, 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-9900028
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: January 6, 1999
Request for Proposal
The Texas Lottery Commission is issuing a Request for Proposals for Instant
Ticket Vending Machines ("ITVMs"). For the purpose of the RFP, an instant
ticket vending machine is described as a ticket dispensing machine that dispenses
instant tickets to Texas Lottery players without the assistance of retailers'
personnel.
As a part of the RFP, the Texas Lottery will conduct a test of up to 6
weeks to determine the mechanical reliability and player acceptance of ITVMs,
under actual operating conditions. The Texas Lottery will evaluate the results
of this test and other information to determine if it is in the best interest
of the State to issue a contract under the RFP. The Texas Lottery may decide,
based on its evaluation, that it is not in the best interest of the state
to issue a contract under the RFP.
The RFP is issued in accordance with the State Lottery Act, Texas Government
Code Chapter 466 and the procurement rules of the Texas Lottery. All responses
to the RFP are subject to the requirements of the State Lottery Act, regardless
of whether specifically addressed in either the RFP or the response. All Proposers
should read and be familiar with the State Lottery Act.
The time schedule for awarding a contract under the RFP is shown below.
The Texas Lottery reserves the right to amend the schedule.
January 4, 1999--Issuance of RFP
January 25, 1999--Letter of Intent to Propose Due (4:00 p.m., CT)
January 25, 1999--Written Questions Due (4:00 p.m., CT)
January 29, 1999--Answers to Written Questions Issued
February 8, 1999--DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS (4:00 p.m., CT)
February 16-18, 1999--Delivery of Test ITVM's
February 19, 1999--Test Period Begins
April 2, 1999--Test Period Ends
April 9, 1999--Announcement of Apparent Successful Proposer
To obtain a copy of the RFP please contact Ridgely C. Bennett, Deputy General
Counsel, Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630,
(512) 344-5050, or by fax (512) 344-5189.
TRD-9900032
Ridgely C. Bennett
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: January 6, 1999
Final Notice of Deletion of State Marine State Superfund Site
The executive director of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
(TNRCC) by this notice is issuing a public notice of deletion (delisting)
of a facility from the state registry (state Superfund registry) of sites
which may constitute an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health
and safety or the environment due to a release or threatened release of hazardous
substances into the environment.
The site which has been deleted is the State Marine state Superfund site
which was originally placed on the state Superfund list in January 1987. The
site is on Pleasure Islet, on Old Yacht Club Road, in the city of Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas.
This notice is issued to finalize the deletion process which began on November
20, 1998, when the executive director of the TNRCC issued a public notice
in the
Texas Register
(23 TexReg 11859) of
TNRCC's intent to delete the State Marine site from the state Superfund registry,
following the determination made pursuant to the Texas Health and Safety Code
§361.183(d) that the site has been accepted under the Federal Superfund
program and was thereby eligible for deletion. The notice further indicated
that the TNRCC shall hold a public meeting, as required by 30 TAC §335.344(b),
if a written request is filed with the executive director of the TNRCC within
30 days, challenging the determination by the executive director made pursuant
to the Texas Health and Safety Code §361.183(d). Equivalent publication
of the notice was also published in the November 20, 1998 edition of the
The TNRCC did not receive a request for a public meeting from the potentially
responsible parties or any interested persons during the request period (within
30 days of the publication of notice), therefore, the State Marine state Superfund
site is hereby deleted from the Texas state Superfund registry. All inquiries
regarding the deletion of this site should be directed to Barbara Daywood,
TNRCC Community Relations, 1-800-633-9363 (within Texas only) or 512-239-2463.
TRD-9900007
Margaret Hoffman
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: January 5, 1999
The following standby fee notice was issued on January 5, 1999, pursuant
to Chapter 49 of the Texas Water Code and 30 TAC Chapter 293. The purpose
of standby fees is to distribute a fair portion of the cost burden for operation
and maintenance of the District facilities and/or for financing capital costs
of the District facilities to owners of property who have not constructed
vertical improvements but have water, wastewater or drainage facilities or
capacity available. The Commission may approve the annual standby fees as
requested, or it may approve a lower annual standby fee, but it shall not
approve an annual standby fee greater than that requested. The standby fee
is a personal obligation of the person owning the undeveloped property on
January 1 of the year for which the fee is assessed. A person is not relieved
of his pro-rated share of the standby fee obligation on transfer of title
to the property. On January 1 of each year, a lien is attached to the undeveloped
property to secure payment of any standby fee imposed and the interest or
penalty, if any, on the fee. The lien has the same priority as a lien for
taxes of the District.
FAYETTE COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT-MONUMENT HILL; application
to adopt and impose a quarterly standby fee of $18.00 per equivalent single
family connection for calendar years 1999-2001, on unimproved property within
the District.
The following notice for creation of a new district was issued on December
10, 1998, pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of The Constitution of the State
of Texas, Chapter 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code, and 30 Texas Administrative
Code Chapter 293.12.
BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT Number 19; Application for creation
submitted by Ritson Morris Corporation and Beazer Homes Texas, L.P. The proposed
District will contain approximately 180.78 acres located within Brazoria County,
and within the city limits of Pearland. It is estimated by the petitioners
that the cost of said project will be approximately $6,350,00.
If a written hearing request is not filed during the 30-day comment period,
which extends from the day after the date of the second newspaper publication,
the Executive Director may approve the above applications. To request a hearing
on one of the above applications, 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 TNRCC Internal Control 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 request in a way not common to the general public;
and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed district's
boundaries.
If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not approve
the application and may forward the application and hearing request to the
TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
If a hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to civil trials
in state district court.
Requests for hearing on this application must be submitted in writing during
the 30-day notice period to the Chief Clerk's Office, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O.
Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. Written public comments may also be submitted
to the Chief Clerk's Office during the notice period. For information concerning
technical aspects of these application, contact Water Utilities District Administration,
MC 152, at the same P. O. Box address above. For information concerning hearing
procedures or citizen participation, contact Blas Coy, Public Interest Counsel,
MC 103, at the same P. O. Box address above. Individual members of the public
who wish to inquire about the information contained in these notices, 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-9900010
LaDonna Castanuela
Acting Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: January 5, 1999
The Executive Director will issue these permits unless one or more persons
file written protests and/or a request for a hearing within 30 days after
newspaper publication of 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 Clerk's
Office-MC105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 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, or renewal) and permit number.
Reed Parque Limited Partnership and AquaSource Services and Technologies,
Inc., 1101 Richmond, Suite 810, Houston, Texas 77042; The plant site is located
approximately 1,500 feet northwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 288
and Reed Road in Harris County, Texas; Proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System TPDES Permit Number 13968-001.
City of Happy, P.O. Box 216, Happy, Texas 74042-0216; The wastewater treatment
facility is located approximately 0.5 mile south of Farm-to-Market Road 1075
and 0.5 mile east of Interstate Highway 27, approximately 0.5 mile east of
the City of Happy in Swisher County; major amendment to Permit Number 10183-001.
City of Stratford, P.O. Box 188, Stratford, Texas 79084; The wastewater
treatment facilities and disposal site are located approximately 0.5 mile
southeast of U.S. Highway 54 and 1.7 miles northeast of the intersection of
U.S. Highway 54 and U.S. Highway 287 in the City of Stratford in Sherman County,
Texas; Renewal of Permit Number 10293-002.
Big Bend Motor Inn, Inc., P.O. Box 336, Terlingua, Texas 79852; The wastewater
treatment facilities and disposal site are located approximately 1/4 mile
east of the intersection of State Highway 118 and State Highway 170 in Brewster
County, Texas; Renewal of Permit Number 13652-001.
IBP, Inc., P.O. Box 709, Palestine, Texas 75801; The facility and disposal
area are located adjacent to Farm-to-Market Road 323 approximately 2.2 miles
southeast of the intersection of Loop 256 and State Highway 84, near the City
of Palestine, Anderson County, Texas; Major amendment of Permit Number 01958.
Chapel Hill Independent School District, 11134 County Road (CR) 2249, Tyler,
Texas 75707 ;The wastewater treatment facilities and disposal site are located
on the north side of State Highway 64, approximately 1/2 mile north of the
school campus and approximately 4.8 miles east of the intersection of Highway
64 and Loop 323 in Smith County, Texas; Renewal of Permit Number 11857-001.
City of Brownfield, 201 West Broadway, Brownfield, Texas 79316; The wastewater
treatment facilities and disposal site are located approximately 5,200 feet
south and 3,600 feet east of the intersection of U. S. Highway 62 and 2nd
Street in the City of Brownfield in Terry County, Texas; Renewal of Permit
Number 10677-001.
Jarrell Independent School District, P.O. Box 429, Jarrell, Texas 78537
; The wastewater treatment facilities and disposal site are located west of
Jarrell on the north side of Farm-to-Market Road 487, approximately one mile
west of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 487 and U.S. Interstate Highway
35 in Williamson County, Texas; Proposed Permit Number 14010-001.
City of Booker, P.O. Box M, 214 South Main, Booker, Texas 79005; The wastewater
treatment facilities and disposal site are located approximately one mile
northwest of the intersection of State Highway 15 and Farm-to-Market Road
1265 in Lipscomb County, Texas; Renewal of Permit Number 10814-001.
City of Petrolia, 109 South Central, Petrolia, Texas 76377 ; The wastewater
treatment facilities and disposal site are located approximately 3,700 feet
due east of the intersection of State Highway 148 and Farm-to-Market Road
2332 in Clay County, Texas; Major amendment to Permit Number 10247-001.
Valley Proteins, Inc., 8415 East 1st, Amarillo, Texas 79104; The facility
and disposal area are located on the west side of Loop 335 approximately one
mile north of the intersection of Interstate Highway 40 and Loop 335 in the
City of Amarillo, Potter County, Texas; Proposed Permit Number 04011.
City of Paducah, P.O. Box 759, Paducah, Texas 79248-0759; The wastewater
treatment facilities and disposal site are located approximately two miles
southeast of the City of Paducah on Farm-to-Market Road 1168 in Cottle County,
Texas; Renewal of Permit Number 10112-001.
TRD-9900011
LaDonna Castanuela
Acting Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: January 5, 1999
Notices of Applications for Concentrated Animal
Feeding Operation permits issued from December 3 to December 28, 1998.
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 date Notice is issued. 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 hearing requests, public 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 information concerning the hearing
process, contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, the same address. For
additional information, please contact the Office of Public Assistance, Toll
Free, at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding the TNRCC can be found
at our web sit at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.
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, or renewal) and permit number.
BARRETT FARMS, INC. and BARRETT & CROFOOT, L.L.P., P.O. Box 670, Hereford,
Texas 79045; The existing facility is located on the north side of Castro
County Road 604, approximately one mile east of its intersection with Farm-to-Market
Road 1055. The intersection of Castro County Road 604 and Farm-to-Market Road
1055 is located approximately ten miles south of the City of Hereford in Castro
County, Texas; Amendment to TPDES Permit Number 02673.
MCLEOD FARMS, INC., Box 106, Morse, Texas 79062; The existing facility
is located on the east side of County Road 7 approximately 2.5 miles northeast
of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1598 and Farm-to-Market Road 1923
in Hutchinson County, Texas; Renewal of TPDES Permit Number 03245.
DENNIS AND SHERI HAKES, Route 5, Dublin, Texas 76446; The existing facility
is located on Farm-to-Market Road 914, approximately one-half mile south of
the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 914 and State Highway 6, southeast
of the community of Alexander in Erath County, Texas; Amendment to TPDES Permit
Number 03087.
JACK H. KEMPENAAR, Route 1, Box 24, Como, Texas 75431; The existing facility
is located along County Road 2346 at the intersection of County Road 2346
and County Road 2333 and approximately 1.5 miles southwest of the intersection
of Farm-to-Market Road 3105 and Farm-to-Market Road 269 in Hopkins County,
Texas; Renewal of TPDES Permit Number 03188.
LINK FARMS, INC. and ALPENROSE DAIRY, INC., HCR 4 Box 93, Dimmitt, Texas
79027; The proposed facility will be located approximately four miles south
of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1055 and State Highway 86 and two
miles west of Farm-to-Market Road 1055 on an unpaved county road; New TPDES
Permit Number 04006.
DR. ERVIN COBLENTZ, P.O. Box 109, Lingleville, Texas 76461; The existing
facility is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Farm-to-Market
Road 219 and Erath County Road 392, approximately 2 1/2 miles south-southeast
of Lingleville in Erath County, Texas; New TPDES Permit Number 04010.
TRD-9900023
LaDonna Castanuela
Acting Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: January 6, 1999
Notices of Applications for Concentrated Animal
Feeding Operation permits issued on December 29, 1998.
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 date Notice is published. 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 hearing requests, public 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 information concerning the hearing
process, contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, the same address. For
additional information, please contact the Office of Public Assistance, Toll
Free, at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding the TNRCC can be found
at our web sit at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.
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, or renewal) and permit number.
IKE TAPIA, Route 2, Box 193A, Miles, Texas 76861; The existing facility
is located 3.5 miles north of Veribest, Texas which is located at the intersection
of Farm-to-Market Road 380 and Farm-to-Market Road 2334 in Tom Green County,
Texas; New TPDES Permit Number 04012.
ROBERT E. STEINBERGER, SR., P.O. Box 68, Windthorst, Texas 76389; The existing
facility is located on the west side of U.S. Highway 281 approximately one
mile south of the intersection with State Highway 25 in Windthorst in Archer
County, Texas; Amendment to TPDES Permit Number 03674.
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, or renewal) and permit number.
TRD-9900024
LaDonna Castanuela
Acting Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: January 6, 1999
The State Office Administrative Hearing has issued Proposal for Decision
and Order to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on December
31, 1998, on SOAH Docket Number 582-98-1223; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0583-AGR-E;
In the Matter of an Enforcement Action Against Derrel Hungerford No Permit
Enforcement ID Number 11402.
This posting is Notice of Opportunity to comment on Proposal for Decision
and Order. Comment period will end 30 days from date of publication in the
TRD-9900009
Douglas A. Kitts
Agenda Coordinator
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: January 5, 1999
The State Office Administrative Hearing has issued Proposal for Decision
and Order to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on December
31, 1998, on SOAH Docket Number 582-98-1683; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1588-PWS-E;
In the Matter of an Enforcement Action Against David Lott dba Placation Marina.
This posting is Notice of Opportunity to comment on Proposal for Decision
and Order. Comment period will end 30 days from date of publication in the
TRD-9900026
Douglas A. Kitts
Agenda Coordinator
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: January 6, 1999
Request for Proposals-Title IIB Summer Youth Program
Proposals are requested for the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) summer
youth program to serve economically-disadvantaged in-school youths, ages 14
through 21, functioning below actual enrollment grade level. Youth programs
should provide skills and aptitudes needed to enhance basic education through
improving in school retention or academic performance; encourage school completion
or enrollment in supplementary or alternative school programs; improve employability
skills; enhance citizenship skills; and demonstrate coordination with other
appropriate community organizations.
North Texas Workforce Development Area includes the following 11 counties:
Archer, Baylor, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Jack, Montague, Wichita, Wilbarger,
and Young.
To obtain Request for Proposal packets
contact
Barbara A. Young, Administrative Technician, North Texas Workforce Development
Board, 4309 Jacksboro Hwy., Suite 106, Wichita Falls, Texas 76302. Call (940)
767-1432 (TDD number 1-800-RELAYTX or 1-800-735-2989) for more information.
A
Bidder's Conference
will be held 10:00
a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 1999, North Texas Workforce Center, Conference
Room, 4309 Jacksboro Hwy., Suite 100, Wichita Falls, Texas 76302.
JTPA services are offered in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity
policies. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon requ4est to individuals
with disabilities. Program operation dependent upon availability of funds
from Texas Workforce Commission.
TRD-9818609
Mona Williams Statser
Executive Director
North Texas Workforce Development Board
Filed: January 4, 1999
Request for Proposals
The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services announces a
request for proposal (RFP) for "Community Youth Development (CYD) Teen Summit"
for youth active in their local CYD Youth Advisory Committee, in the State
of Texas.
The "Community Youth Development (CYD) Teen Summit" is to be provided for
youth, ages 12 to 17, with emphasis on youths ages 13 to 16, to develop their
leadership skills and develop a plan for their local Youth Advisory Committee.
The CYD Teen Summit should be designed to strengthen the foundation for local
Youth Advisory Committees and participants should learn leadership skills,
develop youth-adult partnerships, and create a plan to take back to their
committee and to strengthen their local Youth Advisory Committees.
Eligible Offerors:
Eligible offerors, are
public or private non-profit agencies, with demonstrated knowledge, competence,
and qualifications in delivering similar statewide services. Eligible offerors
who may also be Historically Underutilized Businesses, Minority, Women, and
Small Business Enterprises, are encourage to apply.
Amount of Award:
The maximum amount for an
initial contract awarded under this RFP shall not exceed $ 80,000.
Term:
Any contract awarded under this RFP
will be for a five month period, beginning April 1, 1999 and ending August
31, 1999.
Deadline:
All proposals for funding must
be received by February 26, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time).
Evaluation and Selection:
PRS will screen
all proposals which are considered responsive, and are received by the deadline
according to the requirements outlined in the RFP. The evaluation method and
criteria are specified in the RFP packet.
Contact Person:
Potential offerors may obtain
the RFP package beginning January 6, 1999, by contacting: Patti Darrington,
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, Agency Mail Code E-541,
P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas, 78714-9030, (512) 438-4969.
TRD-9818604
C. Ed Davis
Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Filed: December 31, 1998
Application 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 December 29, 1998 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 Service, Internet Caller ID Service, Pursuant to P.U.C.
Substantive Rule §23.25. Tariff Control Number 20282.
The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWBT) is introducing
a new optional service called Internet Caller ID. Internet Caller ID will
allow a telephone company subscriber to receive notification of an incoming
call via a pop-up dialog box on their personal computer while logged on to
the Internet. SWBT requests an effective date of February 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
January 27, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9818612
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 4, 1999
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) an application on December 16, 1998, pursuant to P.U.C.
Substantive Rule §23.94 for approval of a rate change.
Tariff Title and Number: Application of Brazoria Telephone Company for
Approval to Offer New ISDN Services Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.94.
Tariff Control Number 20247.
The Application: Brazoria Telephone Company (Brazoria or the Company) seeks
approval to offer two new optional Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
services: ISDN-Basic Rate Interface (BRI) and ISDN-Primary Rate Interface
(PRI). Brazoria proposes an effective date of April 1, 1999. The Company estimates
the proposed new services will result in an increase of $24,484.80 in intrastate
gross annual revenues. The proposed new services and rates will not result
in a rate increase to any customers except those who choose to subscribe to
these optional services.
Subscribers of Brazoria have a right to petition the commission for review
of this proposed increase by filing a protest with the commission. The protest
must be signed by a minimum of 5%, or 312 affected local service customers,
and must be received by the commission no later than March 3, 1999.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at PO Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326,
or call the Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512)
936-7120 on or before March 3, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals
with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9900003
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 5, 1999
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on December 18, 1998, 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 tility Regulatory
Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated (Vernon 1998) (PURA). A summary of the
application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Houston Lighting and Power Company
(HL&P) to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Construct
a Proposed Transmission Line within Fort Bend County, Docket Number 20256
before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
The Application: In Docket Number 20256, HL&P requests approval to
construct 9.3 miles of 138-kV transmission line, to be known as the W. A Parish-Imperial
Corner line, in Fort Bend County. The proposed transmission and substation
projects will allow HL&P to relieve transmission circuit overloading problems
that are a result of load growth in the West/Southwest Houston area.
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 within
15 days of this notice. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text
telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9818611
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 4, 1999
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on December 18, 1998, 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 Central Power and Light Company
(CPL) to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Construct a Proposed
Transmission Line within Sinton and Taft, Texas, Docket Number 20258 before
the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
The Application: In Docket Number 20258, CPL requests approval to construct
approximately 2.95 miles of 69-kV transmission line, consisting of two lines
2.2 and .75 miles respectively, in San Patricio County. The proposed transmission
and substation projects will allow CPL to accommodate up to 850 MWs of generation
delivered from the Dupont Switching Station, San Patricio County, to CPL and
Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
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 within
15 days of this notice. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text
telephone (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9818610
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: January 4, 1999
On December 22, 1998, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Sprint Communications
Company, L.P., 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 20278. 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
20278. 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 January 25, 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 20278.
TRD-9818598
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: December 30, 1998
Consultant Award Notification
The University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston (hereinafter referred
to as UTHSCH) has filed an award for consultant services under the provisions
of the Texas Government Code, §§2254.021-2254.040.
The proposal was published in the
Texas Register
on July 17, 1998, (23 TexReg 7461).
The consultant will be responsible for development of a Needs Assessment
and Information Systems Strategic Plan for the Harris County Psychiatry Center
hospital.
The consultant award is made to:
Insource Management Group, Inc. (IMG)
1020 Holcombe Boulevard, Suite 1650
Houston, Texas 77030
The contract award is for an amount not to exceed a cost of $67,935. A
final report will be provided upon completion of the project scheduled for
January 6, 1999.
TRD-9818607
Francie A. Frederick
Executive Secretary to the Board of Regents
The University of Texas System
Filed: January 4, 1999
Applications Received
Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, Section 6.195, the Texas Water Development
Board provides notice of the following applications received by the Board:
Clear Lake City Water Authority, 900 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77058,
received December 6, 1998, application for financial assistance in the amount
of $11,385,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
City of Haltom City, 5024 Broadway, Haltom City, Texas, 76117, received
December 8, 1998, application for financial assistance in the amount of $11,720,000
from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District, P.O. Box 130, Plains,
Texas, 79355-0130, received November 25, 1998, application for financial assistance
in the amount of $500,000 from the Agricultural Water Conservation Loan Program.
Brazos River Authority, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas, 76714-7555, received
October 1, 1998, application for financial assistance in the amount of $17,558,000
from the State Participation Account.
Additional information concerning this matter may be obtained from Craig
D. Pedersen, Executive Administrator, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas, 78711.
TRD-9900020
Gail L. Allan
Director of Project-Related Legal Services
Texas Water Development Board
Filed: January 6, 1999
The Texas Water Development Board (Board) requests, pursuant to 31 Texas
Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 355, Subchapter A, as amended, the submission
of planning proposals leading to the possible award of contracts for regional
facility planning. This planning will evaluate and determine the most feasible
alternatives to meet water supply and/or wastewater facility needs, estimate
the costs associated with implementing feasible water supply and/or wastewater
facility alternatives, and identify institutional arrangements to provide
water supply and/or wastewater services for areas in Texas. In order to receive
a grant, the applicant must have the authority to plan, implement, and operate
regional water supply and/or wastewater facilities.
Planning applications may be submitted by eligible political subdivisions
from any area of the State. To be eligible for funding at least two political
subdivisions must participate in the proposed study and more than one service
area must be evaluated for feasibility of regional facilities. In addition,
applicants must supply a map of the geographical planning area to be studied.
Description of Planning Purpose and Objectives.
Note: Studies related to the development of regional water supply plans, the
evaluation of water supply alternatives, and drought response plans as defined
in Senate Bill 1, 75th Session, Texas Legislature are not eligible for funding
under this Request for Proposals.
The purpose of this program is for
the State to assist local governments to prepare plans that document water
supply and/or wastewater service facility needs, identify feasible regional
alternatives to meet water supply
and/or wastewater facility needs,
and present estimates of costs associated with providing regional water supply
facilities and distribution lines and/or regional wastewater treatment plants
and collection systems. A water conservation plan and a drought management
plan must be developed to ensure that existing and future sources are used
efficiently and as a basis for confirming demand projections of future need.
The Board's population and water demand projections will be considered in
preparing projections.
Discrete phases to implement regional water supply and/or wastewater facilities
to meet projected needs will be identified. Cost estimates will be made for
each respective implementation phase to determine the capital, operation,
and maintenance requirements for a 30-year planning period. Separate cost
estimates will be made for each regional water supply and/or wastewater system
component, including the water conservation program.
Description of Funding Consideration. Up to $600,000 has been initially
authorized for FY 99 assistance for regional facility planning from the Board's
research and planning fund. Up to 50 percent funding may be provided to individual
applicants, with up to 75 percent funding available to areas identified in
31 TAC §355.10(a), as amended, as economically disadvantaged. In the
event that acceptable proposals are not submitted, the Board retains the right
to not award contract funds.
Deadline, Review Criteria, and Contact Person for Additional Information.
Ten double-sided copies on recycled paper of a complete regional facility
planning grant application including the required attachments must be filed
with the Board prior to 5:00 p.m., February 25, 1999. Proposals can be directed
either in person to Ms. Phyllis Thomas, Room 447, 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 TAC §355.5, as amended.
All potential applicants must contact the Board to obtain these rules and
an application instruction sheet. Requests for information, the Board's rules
and instruction sheet covering the research and planning fund may be directed
to Ms. Phyllis Thomas at the preceding mailing address, or by e-mail at phyllis@TWDB.state.tx.us
or by calling (512) 463-7926. This information can be found on the Internet
at the following address: http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/wrp/home.htm.
TRD-9900027
Suzanne Schwartz
General Counsel
Texas Water Development Board
Filed: January 6, 1999
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