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
Chapter 501. Requests for federal consistency review were received for the
following projects(s) during the period of March 5, 1999, through March 11,
1999:
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:
Applicant: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; Location: The project is
located on Jones Creek in the Peach Point Wildlife Management Area (PPMA),
approximately 2 miles south of the city of Jones Creek, Brazoria County, Texas;
Project Number: 99-0080-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant
proposes to fill 0.066 acre of adjacent wetlands and 0.024 acre of shallow
water habitat to construct a bridge approach and riprap areas to stabilize
bridge abutments. The bridge approach is located on the west side of Jones
Creek and the abutments will be on both the east and west sides. Approximately
10 cubic yards of material will be placed in wetland area to build the approach.
The material will be obtained from upland area along an existing road in the
PPMA. A total of 70 cubic yards of concrete riprap will be used to build erosion
control structures consisting of 35 cubic yards of riprap on each side of
the creek. The purpose of the project is to connect the parts of the PPMA
divided by Jones Creek to provide better access to the public and to Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department staff; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit
application number 21341 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: The Louisiana Land and Exploration Co.; Location: The project
site is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Matagorda Island area, in State Tract
(ST) 520-L, north of the Three Marine League Line and outside of the Matagorda
Island Anchorage Area, central to a point approximately 20 miles east from
Port O'Connor, Texas; Project Number: 99-0081-F1; Description of Proposed
Action: The applicant proposes to abandon-in-place two steel flow lines, a
6-inch-diameter and a 10-inch-diameter, that extend from the Number 1 Well
in the SW/4 of the ST to the Number 6 Well located in the NW/4 of the ST.
The lines are 50 to 200 feet outside of the northern boundary of the anchorage
area. They are approximately 9,800 feet in length, 100 feet apart, and 3 feet
below the sea bottom. A sonar survey of the flow lines conducted for the applicant
did not show any exposed areas. The lines were originally authorized by Department
of the Army Permit 9802/56 and were installed approximately 20 years ago.
The applicant has reported that both lines have been purged and filled with
seawater by a previous owner; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application
number 21445 under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A.
403).
Applicant: Dwight E. and Rhonda C. Peake; Location: The project is adjacent
to Lots 1 and 2 of Spartina Vista Subdivision, north of Spanish Grant Subdivision,
Section 2, and at the end of Galleon Street, on the west bank of Spanish Grant
Subdivision Canal, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas; Project Number: 99-0082-F1;
Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to construct a 562-foot-long
bulkhead as shown on the enclosed plans. The purpose of the proposed project
is to prevent bank erosion and to stabilize the predominantly steep bank along
the canal frontage of the project site. There is an existing bulkhead at the
south end of the proposed bulkhead, and no bulkhead next to the north end
of the proposed bulkhead. The northernmost 477-foot-long section would be
constructed on the upland side of the mean high tide (MHT) line. The remaining
85-foot length of the proposed bulkhead would be constructed below MHT, traversing
a section of eroded shoreline adjacent to the existing Spanish Grant Subdivision
bulkhead. Approximately 40 cubic feet of fill material would be placed below
MHT behind the 85-foot length of the proposed bulkhead. Fill would consist
of sand obtained from the existing high bank area adjacent to the canal. The
fill would cover approximately 1,230 square-feet of unvegetated shallow water
habitat, and is expected to be used as yard when a home is build on Lot 1
of the Spartina Vista Subdivision. The southernmost 85-foot length of proposed
bulkhead would be made of 10-foot-long by 6-foot-wide by 7.5-inch-thick tongue-and-groove
concrete panels, which would be jetted 7 feet deep. The northernmost 477-foot
length of proposed bulkhead would be made of shorter, 8-foot-long concrete
panels, which would also be jetted 7 feet deep. The applicant has proposed
to create 2,660 square-feet of new Spartina alterniflora marsh. After construction
of the proposed bulkhead, a 380-foot-long by 7-foot-wide area adjacent to
the bulkhead would be planted with Spartina transplanted from an approved
borrow site; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application number 21501
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: Petro-Guard Production L.L.C.; Location: The project is located
in the S/2 of State Tract 60, San Antonio Bay, Calhoun County, Texas; Project
Number: 99-0083-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant requests
authorization to install, operate and maintain structures and appurtenances
necessary for oil and gas exploration, production and transportation. Proposed
activities include installation of typical drilling barges and keyways, shell
or gravel pads as needed, well protectors structures, wellheads and flow lines,
pipelines and production platforms. Additional activities may include foundations
for the installation of aids to navigation, construction of mooring dolphins
and markers, driving of test pilings, and coring operations; Type of Application:
U.S.A.C.E. permit application number 21557 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: Petro-Guard Production L.L.C.; Location: The project is located
in State Tracts (ST) 65, N/2 of ST 75, N/2 of ST 74, S/2 of ST 73 and N/2
of ST 99, Hynes Bay, Calhoun County, Texas; Project Number: 99-0084-F1; Description
of Proposed Action: The applicant requests authorization to install, operate
and maintain structures and appurtenances necessary for oil and gas exploration,
production and transportation. Proposed activities include installation of
typical drilling barges and keyways, shell or gravel pads as needed, well
protector structures, wellheads and flow lines, pipelines and production platforms.
Additional activities may include foundations for the installation of aids
to navigation, construction of mooring dolphins and markers, driving of test
pilings, and coring operations; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application
number 21558 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: Cockrell Oil Corporation; Location: The project is located in
the south half of State Tract 183, Matagorda Bay, Matagorda County, Texas.
The structure will be located at coordinates X = 3,155,573 and Y = 762,778;
Project Number: 99-0085-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant
proposes to erect and maintain structures and appurtenances for the production
of oil and gas, including a drilling barge, well access platform, well protectors,
mooring piles and markers. They will drill wells Number 1 and Number 2 from
the same structure. The work will include the placement of approximately 4,500
cubic yards of crushed rock or gravel for a 290-foot by 120-foot drilling
pad; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application number 21570 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: Cockrell Oil Corporation; Location: The project is located in
the south half of State Tract 170, Matagorda Bay, Matagorda County, Texas.
The structure will be located at coordinates X = 3,154,904 and Y = 761,647;
Project Number: 99-0086-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant
proposes to erect and maintain structures and appurtenances for the production
of oil and gas, including a drilling barge, well access platform, well protectors,
mooring piles and markers. They will drill wells Number 1 and Number 2 from
the same structure. The work will include the placement of approximately 4,500
cubic yards of crushed rock or gravel for a 290-foot by 120-foot drilling
pad; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application number 21571 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: Cockrell Oil Corporation; Location: The project is located in
the south half of State Tract 170, Matagorda Bay, Matagorda County, Texas.
The structure will be located at coordinates X = 3,155,470 and Y = 761,808;
Project Number: 99-0087-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant
proposes to erect and maintain structures and appurtenances for the production
of oil and gas, including a drilling barge, well access platform, well protectors,
mooring piles and markers. They will drill wells Number 3 and Number 4 from
the same structure. The work will include the placement of approximately 4,500
cubic yards of crushed rock or gravel for a 290-foot by 120-foot drilling
pad; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application number 21572 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: Corkrell Oil Corporation; Location: The project is located in
the north half of State Tract 161, Matagorda Bay, Matagorda County, Texas.
The structure will be located at coordinates X = 3,154,476 and Y = 760,551;
Project Number: 99-0088-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant
proposes to erect and maintain structures and appurtenances for the production
of oil and gas, including a drilling barge, well access platform, well protectors,
mooring piles and markers. They will drill wells Number 1 and Number 2 from
the same structure. The work will include the placement of approximately 4,500
cubic yards of crushed rock or gravel for a 290-foot by 120-foot drilling
pad; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application number 21573 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).
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIVITIES:
Applicant: National Marine Fisheries Service; Project Number: 99-0089-F2;
Description of Proposed Activity: The applicant proposes to implement an addendum
to the draft Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Tunas, Swordfish, and Sharks
(HMS FMP) and specifically proposes to set Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) fishing
category quotas and close an area off the New England and mid-Atlantic coast
to pelagic longline gear. In addition, NMFS proposes BFT General category
effort control specifications for the 1999 fishing season. The addendum addresses
requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
(Magnuson-Stevens Act) to establish a rebuilding program for BFT. The proposed
rule is necessary to implement the 1998 quota recommendation of the International
Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), as required by
the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA), and to achieve domestic fishery
management objectives.
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-9901635
Larry R. Soward
Chief Clerk
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: March 17, 1999
Notice of Rate Bracket Adjustment
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following
brackets and ceilings by use of the formula and method described in Tex. Fin.
Code §341.203.
1
The amounts of brackets in Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 5069-3A.301(a)
(Vernon's 1997) are changed to $1,410.00 and $11,750.00, respectively.
The ceiling amount in Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 5069-3A.401 (Vernon's
1997) is changed to $470.00.
The amounts of the brackets in Tex. Fin. Code §345.055 are changed
to $2,350.00 and $4,700.00, respectively.
The amounts of the bracket in Tex. Fin. Code §345.103 is changed to
$2,350.00.
The ceiling amount of Tex. Fin. Code §371.158 is changed to $11,750.00.
The amounts of the brackets in Tex. Fin. Code §371.159 are changed
to $141.00, $470.00, and $1,410.00, respectively.
The above dollar amounts of the brackets and ceilings shall govern all
applicable credit transactions and loans made on or after July 1, 1999, and
extending through June 30, 2000.
1
Computation method: The Reference Base Index
(the Index for December 1967)=101.6. The December 1998 Index= 478.6. The percentage
of change is 471.06%. This equates to an increase of 470% after disregarding
the percentage of change in excess of multiples of 10%.
TRD-9901508
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: March 12, 1999
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 March 15, 1999-March 21, 1999 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
2
/credit thru
$250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period
of March 15, 1999-March 21, 1999 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-9901507
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: March 12, 1999
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 March 22, 1999-March 28, 1999 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
2
/credit thru
$250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period
of March 22, 1999-March 28, 1999 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-9901631
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: March 17, 1999
Application(s) to Amend Articles of Incorporation
Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the
Texas Credit Union Department and are under consideration:
An application for a name change was received for Redland Employees Credit
Union, San Antonio, Texas. The proposed new name is Martin Marietta Southwest
Employees Credit Union.
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to
an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of
this publication. Any written comments must provide all information that the
interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application.
All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits
of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed
to the Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas
78752-1699.
TRD-9901649
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Texas Credit Union Department
Filed: March 17, 1999
Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the
Texas Credit Union Department and are under consideration:
An application was received from BUE Credit Union, Waco, Texas to expand
its field of membership. The proposal would permit students of Baylor University,
Waco, Texas to be eligible for membership in the credit union.
An application was received from Top O'TEC Credit Union, Amarillo, Texas,
to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit contractors and
their employees who work under contract for the Texas Workforce Commission
in Panhandle Workforce Development Area 1 and the South Plains Workforce Development
Area 2, excluding those eligible for primary membership in any occupational
based credit union at the time membership is sought, to be eligible for membership
in the credit union.
An application was received from First Energy Credit Union, Houston, Texas
to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit employees of
Quaker State Corporation as of December 30, 1998, who are now employees of
Pennzoil Quaker State Company who work in or are supervised from Houston,
Texas to be eligible for membership in the credit union.
An application was received from Teamsters Local #988 Credit Union, Houston,
Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit tenants
and employees that work in the Teamsters Local Building located at 3100 Southwest
Freeway, Houston, Texas, to be eligible for membership in the credit union.
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to
an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of
this publication. Credit unions that wish to comment on any application must
also complete a Notice of Protest form. The form may be obtained by contacting
the Department at (512) 837-9236. Any written comments must provide all information
that the interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating
the application. All information received will be weighed during consideration
of the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should
be addressed to the Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane,
Austin, Texas 78752-1699.
TRD-9901650
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Texas Credit Union Department
Filed: March 17, 1999
Notice is given that the following application has been filed with the
Texas Credit Union Department and is under consideration:
An application was received from Presbyterian Healthcare System Credit
nion (Dallas) seeking approval to merge with WESCO Federal Credit Union (Fort
Worth) with Presbyterian Healthcare System Credit Union being the surviving
credit union.
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to
an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of
this publication. Any written comments must provide all information that the
interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application.
All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits
of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed
to the Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas
78752-1699.
TRD-9901652
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Texas Credit Union Department
Filed: March 17, 1999
In accordance with the provisions of 7 TAC §91.103, the Texas Credit
Union Department provides notice of the final action taken on the following
application(s):
Application(s) for a Merger or Consolidation;
Garland Credit Union and Texans Credit Union - See Texas Register issue
dated January 25, 1999.
Bareco Kilgore Federal Credit Union and Telco Plus Credit Union - See
TRD-9901651
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Texas Credit Union Department
Filed: March 17, 1999
Public Notices
The Program Year 1999 JTPA Title IIB (Summer Youth) plan for the Deep East
Texas Workforce Development Area is available and can be reviewed upon request
by contacting: Charlene Meadows, Planner; Deep East Texas Local Workforce
Development Board; P.O. Box 153504; Lufkin, Texas 75915-3504.
TRD-9901491
Harry Green
Executive Director
Deep East Texas Workforce Development Board, Inc.
Filed: March 11, 1999
The Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Inc. announces its
intent to implement the Workforce Investment Act in the 12-county Deep East
Texas area from July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000. The Workforce Investment
Act (H.R. 1385) provides for employment and training services to a universal
population of job seekers and employers to be delivered through a one stop
system. A draft plan of services is available for public review and comment
through April 12, 1999. A copy can be obtained by contacting Charlene Meadows,
Planner, at 409-639-8898.
TRD-9901527
Harry Green
Executive Director
Deep East Texas Workforce Development Board, Inc.
Filed: March 15, 1999
Notice of Contract Award
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) published Request for Proposal (RFP) number
701-98-026 in the December 11, 1998, issue of the
Texas Register
(23 TexReg 12801). This notice of contract award is
filed under the Texas Education Code, §7.021(b)1).
The contractor will supplement the existing monitoring system in order
to monitor an increased number of entities receiving grants or contracts from
TEA.
The contractor selected to perform these tasks is Accountability, Inc.,
5904 Cartwright Cove, Austin, Texas 78731. The maximum amount of this contract
is $100,000. The contract was executed on March 8, 1999, and ends no later
than August 31, 1999.
TRD-9901586
Criss Cloudt
Associate Commissioner, Policy Planning and Research
Texas Education Agency
Filed: March 15,1999
Corrections of Error
A correction of error was published in the February 26, 1999, issue of
the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 1485) for final
rules for 22 TAC, Chapter 601, Medical Physicists, §§601.2, 601.4,
601.6, 601.8, 601.10, 601.11, and 601.21. The rules were published in the
January 29, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 559).
On page 1485, the correction of error should reference “22 TAC”
instead of “40 TAC”.
The Texas Department of Health submitted proposed new rule for 25 TAC,
§181.14. The rule appeared in the March 5, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 1572).
Due to error by the Texas Department of Health, on page 1572, subsection
(b) is incorrect, it should read as, “Only funeral directors or persons
in charge of interment or in charge of removal of a body from a registration
district for disposition may prepare and file the certificate of death and
fetal death on the forms VS-112 and VS-113.”
INTRODUCTION: The Texas Department of Health (department) requests proposals
for community-centered projects that address the goals of the Take Time for
Kids program: to increase the practice of positive parenting by expanding
parenting education opportunities, to promote preventive health care for children
under four years of age, and to support the coordination and growth of community
efforts, resources, and services to maximize the healthy development of children.
Proposals will be reviewed and contracts awarded on a competitive basis.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to,
nonprofit, for-profit, private, and public organizations; entities in city,
county, and state government; institutions of higher learning; independent
school districts; faith-based organizations; former Take Time for Kids Award
grantees; individual persons; and current department contractors in other
department programs.
AVAILABLE FUNDS: Approximately $200,000 in state funds is expected to be
available to fund a maximum of 20 projects, each with an 11-month budget.
The maximum amount an individual applicant may request is $20,000. The specific
dollar amount awarded will depend upon the merit and scope of the proposed
project.
DEADLINE: Proposals prepared according to the instructions in the Request
for Proposals (RFP) must be received by Ruth E. Andersen, Ph.D., Community
Liaison, Take Time for Kids, Texas Department of Health, CIDC Mailroom, 1100
West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199, on or before May 14, 1999, 5:00
p.m., Daylight Saving Time. No facsimiles or electronic documents or devices
will be accepted.
EVALUATION AND AWARD CRITERIA: Each proposal will be initially screened
for completeness. Proposals that do not meet the screening requirements in
the RFP may not be considered for review, and the applicant will be so notified
on or before June 1, 1999. Proposals that arrive after the deadline will not
be reviewed. Proposals will be evaluated based upon the following criteria.
(1) The project plan addresses all three goals and uses some or all of
the methods listed in the RFP under that goal.
(2) The applicant possesses the resources to carry out the proposed plan
successfully.
(3) The applicant shows that the target community recognizes the need for
the project.
(4) The applicant will effectively and efficiently carry out the plan.
FOR A COPY OF THE RFP: The RFP will be available for release on March 26,
1999. To request a copy of the RFP, contact Ruth E. Andersen, Ph.D., Community
Liaison, Take Time for Kids, Texas Department of Health, CIDC Mailroom, 1100
West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199, Telephone: (512) 458-7111, Extension
3014, Fax: (512) 458-7256.
TRD-9901629
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: March 16, 1999
Public Notice
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 98-16, Amendment Number
555.
The amendment allows the State to limit the Medicare Part A deductible
and coinsurance on inpatient hospital crossover claims to the amount the State
would have paid under the Medicaid State Plan in accordance with §4714
of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. The amendment is effective October 1,
1998.
If additional information is needed, please contact Rodger Love, Texas
Department of Health, at (512) 794-6892.
TRD-9901638
Marina S. Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: March 17, 1999
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces the issuance
of a Request for Information (RFI) consisting of a draft Request for Offers
for development of an automated information system to support the Texas Integrated
Enrollment and Services Project. The 75th Texas Legislature enacted House
Bill Number 2777 which in pertinent part directs HHSC to develop and implement
a plan for the integration of services and functions relating to eligibility
determination and service delivery by state health and human services agencies,
the Texas Workforce Commission, and other agencies. HHSC is authorized under
the statute to contract appropriate professional and technical assistance
to develop or implement the plan. The project, known as the Texas Integrated
Enrollment and Services (TIES) Project, is managed by HHSC in cooperation
with agencies whose programs are within the scope of TIES. HHSC invites comments
from interested individuals or organizations regarding the RFI.
The RFI is available in electronic format beginning March 29, 1999, via
the Internet at www.hhsc.state.tx.us.
In accordance with the requirements of H.B. 2777, HHSC will hold a public
hearing and vendor forum to receive comments and questions regarding the RFI
on April 6, 1999, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Central Time, in Room 1410
of the Brown-Heatly State Office Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin,
Texas.
Contact: Comments regarding the RFI should be submitted in writing and
addressed to Mac Broadway, TIES RFI Manager, 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite
100, Austin, Texas 78754-5132.
Closing Date: All comments submitted in response to the RFI must be received
at HHSC, TIES Project, 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78754-5132,
no later than 1:00 p.m., Central Time, on Thursday, April 29, 1999.
TRD-9901483
Marina S. Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: March 10, 1999
HOME Investment Partnerships Program; HOME Rental Housing Development Funds Combined with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits; Notice of Correction
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) published
a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for its set-aside of HOME funds that
are to be combined with Low Income Housing Tax Credits for the development
and support of decent, safe and affordable rental housing for low-, very low-,
and extremely low-income households. Approximately $1.5 million in HOME funds
will be made available to eligible applicants that apply for and receive an
allocation of tax credits during the 1999 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit allocation
round. The NOFA appeared in the March 5, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 1668).
The publication identified the physical mailing address of TDHCA for submission
of the HOME application as 811 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78711-3941.
The correct physical mailing address for TDHCA is 507 Sabine Street, Austin,
Texas 78701. TDHCA's post office address remains at P.O. Box 13941, Austin,
Texas 78711-3941.
TRD-9901616
Daisy Stiner
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: March 16, 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 EMPLOYERS FIRST INSURANCE COMPANY to
FREMONT EMPLOYERS INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign fire and casualty company.
The home office is in Glendale, California.
Application to change the name of INDUSTRIAL INDEMNITY COMPANY to FREMONT
INDUSTRIAL INDEMNITY COMPANY, a foreign property and casualty company. The
home office is in Glendale, California.
Application for admission to the State of Texas by INDEMNITY COMPANY OF
THE AUTO CLUB, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in
Los Angeles, California.
Application for admission to the State of Texas by AUTO CLUB INDEMNITY
COMPANY, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in Los Angeles,
California.
Application for admission to the State of Texas by CASUALTY COMPANY OF
THE AUTO CLUB, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in
Los Angeles, California.
Application for admission to the State of Texas by AUTO CLUB CASUALTY COMPANY,
a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in Los Angeles, California.
Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed
to the attention of Kathy Wilcox, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin,
Texas 78701.
TRD-9901641
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 17, 1999
The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval
of a rate filing request submitted by American Bankers Insurance Company proposing
to use rates that are outside the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner
of Insurance pursuant to Texas Insurance Code Annotated Article 5.101, §3(g).
They are proposing various rates ranging from -94.6% below the benchmark to
+58.1% above the benchmark by coverage for antique auto; -94.9% below the
benchmark to +46% above the benchmark by coverage for other collectibles;
and -92.6% below the benchmark to +42% above the benchmark by coverage for
antique motorcycles for all territories under their personal antique automobile
insurance program.
Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting Gifford Ensey, at the
Texas Department of Insurance, Legal and Compliance, P.O. Box 149104, Austin,
Texas 78714-9104, extension (512) 475-1761.
This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless
a properly filed objection, pursuant to Article 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-9901619
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 16, 1999
The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval
of a rating manual request submitted by the State Farm Insurance Companies
proposing to use a rating manual relative to classifications and territories
different than that promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant
to Texas Insurance Code Annotated Article 5.101, §3(l). They are proposing
an increase in the companies' "Multiple Line Discount" from 5% to 10%. The
discount provides a reduction in the personal auto policy premium when the
named insured under the personal auto policy is also the named insured on
a Homeowners, Farm and Ranch Owners, Farm and Ranch, Mobileowners or Dwelling
Policy issued by a State Farm affiliated company and covering the named insured's
principal residence. This discount is applicable to the premiums for bodily
injury liability, property damage liability, personal injury protection, medical
payments, comprehensive, specified causes of loss, and collision coverages.
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 Article 5.101, §3(h), is made
with the Associate Commissioner for Regulation and Safety, Rose Ann Resser,
at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 107-2A, P.O. Box 149104, Austin,
Texas 78701 within 30 days after publication of this notice.
TRD-9901620
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 16, 1999
The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval
of a rating manual request submitted by Mid Century Insurance Company proposing
to use a rating manual relative to classifications and territories different
than that promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to Texas Insurance
Code Annotated 5.101, §3(l). They are proposing adoption of a companion
policy discount. The discount provides a 5% reduction in premium on certain
personal auto policy coverages when the named insured or spouse has a HO-A,
HO-B or HO-Con-B policy issued by Farmers Insurance Exchange, Fire Insurance
Exchange or Texas Farmers Insurance Company. The discount is applicable to
premiums for liability, personal injury protection, medical payments, collision
and other than collision.
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 Article 5.101, §3(h), is made
with the Associate Commissioner for Regulation and Safety, Rose Ann Resser,
at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 107-2A, P.O. Box 149104, Austin,
Texas 78701 within 30 days after publication of this notice.
TRD-9901621
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 16, 1999
The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval
of a rate filing request submitted by Texas Farm Bureau Underwriters proposing
to use rates that are outside the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner
of Insurance pursuant to Texas Insurance Code Annotated Article 5.101, §3(g).
They are proposing various rates ranging from +100% above the benchmark for
bodily injury to +40% above the benchmark for property damage to +90% above
the benchmark for medical payments to +50% above the benchmark for comprehensive
to +100% above the benchmark for collision to +30% above the benchmark for
both uninsured motorist and personal injury coverages for all classes and
territories 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 Article 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-9901622
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 16, 1999
The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval
of a rating manual request submitted by the Germania Mutual Group proposing
to use a rating manual relative to classifications and territories different
than that promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to Texas Insurance
Code Annotated Article 5.101, §3(l). They are proposing adoption of a
companion policy discount. The discount provides a 5% reduction in premium
on certain personal auto policy coverages when the named applicant has specified
residential property coverage and liability coverage under one or more policies
issued by Germania Insurance Company, Germania Fire and Casualty Company or
Germania Farm Mutual Insurance Association. The discount is applicable to
premiums for bodily injury, property damage, combined single limits, personal
injury protection, medical payments, collision and other than collision, and
specified causes of loss.
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 Article 5.101, §3(h), is made
with the Associate Commissioner for Regulation and Safety, Rose Ann Resser,
at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 107-2A, P.O. Box 149104, Austin,
Texas 78701 within 30 days after publication of this notice.
TRD-9901623
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 16, 1999
The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval
of a rate filing request submitted by American National Property and Casualty
Company proposing to use rates that are outside the flexibility band promulgated
by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to Texas Insurance Code Annotated
Article 5.101, §3(g). They are proposing for only Territory 2 under Personal
Injury Protection a rate of +32% above the benchmark for Class A (all other
classes not listed in Class B); a rate of +34% above the benchmark for Class
B (2C-1, 2C-2, 2CF-1, 2CF-2, 2D, and 2DF); and various rates ranging from
-27% below the benchmark to +30% above the benchmark by class (A or B) by
coverage and territory 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 Article 5.101, §3(h), is made
with the Chief Actuary, Mr. Philip Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance,
MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 within 30 days after publication
of this notice.
TRD-9901624
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 16, 1999
The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval
of a rate filing request submitted by Maryland Casualty Company proposing
to use rates that are outside the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner
of Insurance pursuant to Texas Insurance Code Annotated Article 5.101, §3(g).
They are proposing a rate of -80.7% below the benchmark for Liability and
-60.4% below the benchmark for Physical Damage for all classes and territories
for their Personal Auto Antique and Classic Automobile program.
Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting Gifford Ensey, at the
Texas Department of Insurance, Legal and Compliance, P.O. Box 149104, Austin,
Texas 78714-9104, extension (512) 475-1761.
This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless
a properly filed objection, pursuant to Article 5.101, §3(h), is made
with the Chief Actuary, Mr. Philip Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance,
MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 within 30 days after publication
of this notice.
TRD-9901625
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 16, 1999
The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed
with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.
Application for admission to Texas of Pool Administrators, Inc., a foreign
third party administrator. The home office is Glastonbury, Connecticut.
Application for incorporation in Texas of D & B Administrators, Inc.,
a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Grapevine, Texas.
Application for incorporation in Texas of Corpus Christi Network of Physicians,
P.A., a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Corpus Christi,
Texas.
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed
with the Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits,
MC 107-5A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
TRD-9901487
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 11, 1999
Correction of Error
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards adopted amendments to 37 TAC §257.9
and §257.10. The rules appeared in the March 5, 1999, issue of the
Due to error by the
Texas Register
, the
section numbers were printed as “§217.9 and §217.10”
instead of “§257.9 and §257.10”.
Invitation to Comment
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) announces the
availability of the Draft February 1999 Update to the Water Quality Management
Plan for the State of Texas.
The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) is developed and promulgated pursuant
to the requirements of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA), §208. The law
requires area-wide water quality management planning in areas having significant
water quality problems which can only be addressed on an area-wide basis.
The governor of each state is authorized to designate such planning areas
and representative organizations within them to develop area-wide waste treatment
management plans. There are seven designated areas in Texas. A regional council
is the designated planning agency in each of these areas. The water quality
agencies for these seven areas are: the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development
Council, the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, the Houston-Galveston Area
Council, the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission, the Central Texas
Council of Governments, the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and
the Ark-Tex Council of Governments. The portion of the state outside these
designated areas is known as the non-designated area. The TNRCC is the water
quality agency for the non-designated area, which is divided into 23 separate
planning areas, primarily along major river basin boundaries.
The Draft February 1999 WQMP Update includes projected effluent limits
of indicated domestic dischargers useful for water quality management planning
in future permit actions. Inclusion of these projected effluent limits in
the Draft February 1999 WQMP Update will allow wastewater permitees the opportunity
to seek Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permits
issued by the TNRCC.
A copy of the Draft February 1999 Update may be viewed on the TNRCC's web
page at http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/water/quality/index.html, and at the
TNRCC Central Office at 12015 North Interstate 35, Building A, Library.
A public hearing will be held on Monday, May 10, 1999, at 10:00 a.m., at
the TNRCC offices, 12015 North Interstate 35, Austin, Texas, Building F, Room
5108.
Comments on the Draft February 1999 Update to the Water Quality Management
Plan shall be provided in written form and sent to Suzanne Vargas, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, Water Quality Division, MC 150, P.O. Box
13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4619. Comments may be faxed to
(512) 239-4410, but must be followed up with the submission and receipt of
the written comments within three working days of when they were faxed. Written
comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., May 10, 1999. For further information
contact Suzanne Vargas, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Water
Quality Division, MC 150, (512) 239-4619, e-mail svargas@tnrcc.state.tx.us.
TRD-9901640
Margaret Hoffman
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 17, 1999
The State Office Administrative Hearing has issued Proposal for Decision
and Order to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on March 12,
1999 on SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1523; TNRCC Docket Number 96-0920-PWS-E;
In the Matter of an Enforcement Action Concerning D.E. Martin dba Consumers
Water Company and Consumer's Water, Inc. This posting is Notice of Opportunity
to comment on Proposal for Decision and Order. Comment period will end 30
days from date of publication.
TRD-9901626
Douglas A. Kitts
Agenda Coordinator
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 16, 1999
The State Office Administrative Hearing has issued Proposal for Decision
and Order to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on March 16,
1999 on SOAH Docket Number 582-98-1668; TNRCC Docket Number 98-0435-MIS; In
the Matter of Max Recycling, Inc., Account Number 10000361; TNRCC Audit Report.
This posting is Notice of Opportunity to comment on Proposal for Decision
and Order. Comment period will end 30 days from date of publication.
TRD-9901630
Douglas A. Kitts
Agenda Coordinator
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 16, 1999
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the requirements of the Texas Health
and Safety Code Annotated, §382.017 (Vernon's 1992) and Texas Government
Code Annotated, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001 (Vernon's 1993), the Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission (commission) will conduct a public hearing
to receive testimony regarding the Texas Risk Reduction Program rule.
The proposed rule, commonly referred to as the Texas Risk Reduction Program
rule, will establish a uniform set of risk-based performance-oriented technical
standards to guide response actions at affected properties regulated via the
agency's Office of Waste Management program areas and other applicable program
areas. The rule will be promulgated as a new chapter (i.e., 30 Texas Administrative
Code (TAC) Chapter 350). Currently, several different rules govern corrective
actions, closures, and post-closure care within the agency's waste management
programs. The State Superfund program, the Industrial and Hazardous Waste
program, and the Voluntary Cleanup Program use the existing Risk Reduction
Rule in 30 TAC Chapter 335, Subchapters A and S for risk-based corrective
action. Any person who stores, processes or disposes of hazardous waste is
also subject to the closure and post-closure care requirements in 30 TAC Chapter
335, Subchapters E and F. The Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) program uses 30
TAC Chapter 334, Subchapters D and G for risk-based corrective action. Corrective
action and closure requirements for operating municipal solid waste landfills
subject to federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Subtitle D requirements
are found in 30 TAC Chapter 330. There are no specific corrective action requirements
for other municipal landfills. Corrective action requirements for the Underground
Injection Control program are found in 30 TAC Chapter 331, Subchapter C. Spill
response actions regulated under 30 TAC Chapter 327 that will take longer
than six months to complete follow the Risk Reduction Rule or the PST rule,
whichever is appropriate for a particular release. 30 TAC Chapter 332, relates
to Composting. 30 TAC Chapter 333, relates to the Brownfields Initiatives.
30 TAC Chapter 37 Subchapter N, relates to Financial Assurance Requirements
for the Texas Risk Reduction Program rules.
Written comments may be mailed to Bettie Bell, Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission, 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 Rules Tracking Log Number 96106-350-WS. Comments must be received
by 5:00 p.m., April 26, 1999. For further information, please contact Chet
Clarke, Greg Tipple, or Paul Lewis, Remediation Division, (512) 239-0310;
Scott Crouch, Remediation Division, (512) 239-2486; or Clark Talkington, Waste
Policy and Regulations Division, (512) 239-6731.
The commission will hold two public hearings. A public hearing will be
held on April 19, 1999, at 1:30 p.m., at the City of Houston Pollution Control
Building Auditorium, 7411 Park Place Boulevard, Houston, Texas. A second public
hearing on the proposal will be held on April 22, 1999, at 10:00 a.m. in Building
E, Room 201S, of Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission complex, located
at 12100 North IH-35, Park 35 Technology Center, Austin. The hearings are
structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons.
Individuals may present oral statements when called upon or order of registration.
Open discussion within the audience will not occur during the hearing; however,
an agency staff member will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes
prior to the hearing and answer questions before and after the hearing.
Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation
needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the agency at
(512) 239-4900. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.
TRD-9901609
Margaret Hoffman
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 15, 1999
Filing Authority. This Request for Proposals (RFP) Number 582-9-15891 is
filed under the authority of Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter
B.
Eligible Proposers. The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
(TNRCC) 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. The State Implementation Plan (SIP) process is the mechanism
by which the TNRCC develops plans for bringing nonattainment areas into attainment
with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The state is held accountable
for achieving the emissions reductions proposed under the plan. Unfortunately,
the TNRCC does not currently have a reliable way to track those emissions
reductions and relate them to the reductions required in the SIP. As the new
NAAQS go into effect, additional areas will require SIPs, and this will further
stress the TNRCC's data management systems and processes.
In order to reliably track SIP performance, a comprehensive emissions inventory
database is needed which tracks point source, area source, and mobile source
emissions as well as metadata about those emissions, such as calculation methodology
and the source data for the calculations. This database would also need to
track applicable SIP requirements for all categories of emissions. The State
of Texas Air Reporting System (STARS) database, which tracks industrial point
source emissions is under construction, but area and mobile source emissions
are not centrally stored and managed. Instead, they are spread out over multiple
formats on multiple personal computers. The dispersion of this data is increasing
as emission inventory development is decentralized to the local air pollution
groups. Having a comprehensive emissions inventory database which tracks SIP
performance will enhance the TNRCC's ability to comply with existing United
States Environmental Protection Agency requirements. More importantly, it
will help the TNRCC to more effectively develop the emissions reduction strategies
which are at the heart of our mission.
Developing this database will take several years and a significant investment
of agency resources. Database development will proceed in a series of distinct
projects. Each project will provide significant value to the agency. The first
project will be to document, in detail, emissions inventory requirements and
procedures and to compare these requirements and procedures with existing
data systems to see if an existing system could suit some or all of these
requirements or if a custom-developed system will be required. Formal, unambiguous
documentation of business requirements is a necessary first step in the development
of any data management system.
Payments to the proposer for services conducted under this RFP will be
paid entirely from state monies appropriated through the Legislative Appropriation
Request (LAR) process specifically for this purpose.
Dates of Contract. The contract period will be April 16, 1999 (anticipated)
through August 31, 1999, assuming the TNRCC is given the authority to let
this contract. Prior to awarding a contracts for consulting services, a state
agency must receive a finding of fact from the Governor's Planning and Budget
Office. At the time of this notice the TNRCC has applied for, but has not
received, a finding of fact.
Selection Criteria. Proposer(s) will be selected based on the ability of
the proposer to carry out all requirements contained in the RFP. The TNRCC
will base its selection on, among other things, technical approach, past performance,
qualifications, and the management plan of the proposer(s). The selection
criteria and review process are specified in the RFP. The TNRCC reserves the
right to select and negotiate from the highest ranking proposals the proposal
that best addresses all requirements in the RFP.
Requesting the Proposal. A complete copy of RFP Number 582-9-15891 may
be obtained by sending a written request via fax to the TNRCC at (512) 239-1500,
by mail to the TNRCC at MC 164, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087,
or by electronic mail at: mfishbur@tnrcc.state.tx.us. The request should include
the RFP number as stated previously in this notice. Persons may also come
by the TNRCC office at 12100 Park 35, Building E, Room 322S, Austin, Texas
78753, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The contact person for this RFP is Mike
Fishburn, Air Quality Planning and Assessment Division, (512) 239-1934.
Deadline for Receipt of Proposals. A proposal must be received at the TNRCC
mailroom by 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 12, 1999, to be considered.
TRD-9901647
Margaret Hoffman
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 17, 1999
Notice of Consultant Contract Award
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code, Chapter 2254, the North
Central Texas Council of Governments publishes this notice of consultant contract
award. The consultant proposal request appeared in the January 22, 1999, issue
of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 6705). The selected consultant will develop
a video production highlighting the economic growth and implementation of
transportation improvement projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The consultant selected for this project is Channel Three Productions,
1850 North Greenville Avenue, Suite 174, Richardson, Texas 75081. The maximum
amount of this contract is $19,000. Work on this project began January 29,
1999, and all work will be completed by March 15, 1999.
TRD-9901512
R. Michael Eastland
Executive Director
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Filed: March 12, 1999
Correction of Error
The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners proposed an amendment to
22 TAC §323.4. The rule appeared in the February 19, 1999 issue of the
Due to error by the
Texas Register
, the
(a) is marked as new language, instead of bracketed language for deletion.
Applications to Introduce New or Modified Rates or Terms Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule §23.25
Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility
Commission of Texas on March 9, 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: Application of GTE-Southwest, Inc. to Revise Tariff,
the CentraNet Automatic Call Distribution/Management Information System (ACD/MIS)
Offering to Reflect Two New Features - Call Center Manager, and Call Center
Reporting Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.25. Tariff Control
Number 20613.
The Application: GTE-Southwest, Inc. (GTE) has notified the Public Utility
Commission of Texas that it is revising its General Exchange Tariff to reflect
two new features added to the CentraNet Automatic Call Distribution/Management
Information System (ACD/MIS) offering. Those optional features are: 1) Call
Center Manager and 2) Call Center Reporting.
The Call Center Manager (CCM) feature provides call center managers with
the ability to monitor and control their calls as well as the calls of their
agents. The feature is available for a $75 nonrecurring charge and a $200
monthly charge for the first CCM, $150 for the second CCM and $125 for the
third and subsequent CCM.
The Call Center Reporting feature automatically transmits basic ACD reports
to a customer designated fax machine. This feature is available for a $100
nonrecurring charge and a $15 monthly rate.
Persons who wish to intervene in this proceeding should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326,
or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 by
April 7, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9901522
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 12, 1999
Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility
Commission of Texas on March 9, 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: Application of GTE Southwest, Inc. to Revise Airport
Telephone Service Tariff, Automatic Call Distribution/Management Information
System (ACD/MIS) - Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive
Rule §23.25. Tariff Control Number 20614.
The Application: GTE-Southwest, Inc. (GTE) has notified the Public Utility
Commission of Texas that it is revising the Dallas- Fort Worth Airport Telephone
Service tariff to add new features to the existing ACD/MIS offering. Two new
feature package additions are: Advanced Agent Feature Package, and Supervisor
Feature Package. Five new optional features being added are: Additional Queue
Slots, Supergroups, ACD Secondary Directory Number, Call Center Manager, Call
Center Reporting. GTE will also remove currently tariffed ACD Load Management
and ACD on 2500 Sets options, which have no existing customers.
Persons who wish to intervene in this proceeding should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326,
or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 by
April 7, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9901523
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission
Filed: March 12, 1999
Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility
Commission of Texas on March 12, 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 Revise the Access Service Tariff; Section 6, Sheet 88.1(c)(1)(a) to Correct
an Administrative Error Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.25. Tariff
Control Number 20626.
The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWBT) has notified
the Public Utility Commission of Texas that it is revising its Access Service
Tariff to correct an inadvertent administrative error. Specifically, Access
Service Tariff, Section 6, Sheet 88.1(c)(1)(a) includes Tandem Switched Transport/Common
Transport and the appropriate heading rate per access minute. This filing
is to remove the "Rate per Message" text that was inadvertently included on
this tariff page. The requested effective date for this tariff is April 7,
1999.
Persons who wish to intervene in this proceeding should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326,
or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 by
April 5, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9901643
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 17, 1999
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) an application on February 25, 1999, pursuant to P.U.C.
Substantive Rule §23.94 for approval of a rate change.
Tariff Title and Number: Application of La Ward Telephone Exchange, Inc.
for Approval of a Minor Rate Change Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.94.
Tariff Control Number 20563.
The Application: La Ward Telephone Exchange, Inc. (La Ward or the company)
seeks approval for a minor rate change and a new service. The company proposes
to offer a new service called Private Line Service Channel, increase the charge
for a returned check, and discontinue offering Detached Extensions and Cable
Pair Rental services. The company also proposes to grandfather existing rates
for customers currently subscribing to Cable Pair Rental and Detached Extension.
La Ward proposes to increase the returned check charge from $5.00 to $20.00.
The company estimates the proposed new services will result in an increase
of $916.20 in intrastate gross annual revenues. La Ward proposes an effective
date of June 1, 1999.
Subscribers of La Ward 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 5.0%, or 56 affected local service customers,
and must be received by the commission no later than May 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 May 3, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals
with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. Please
reference Tariff Control Number 20563.
TRD-9901632
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 17, 1999
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on March 9, 1999, to amend a certificate of convenience
and necessity pursuant to §§14.001, 32.001, 36.001, 37.051, and
37.054, 37.056, 37.057, 37.058 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas
Utilities Code Annotated (Vernon 1998) (PURA). A summary of the application
follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of the Lower Colorado River Authority
to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Construct a Proposed
Transmission Line within Hays County, Docket Number 20615 before the Public
Utility Commission of Texas.
The Application: In Docket Number 20615, the Lower Colorado River Authority
(LCRA) requests approval to construct 0.52 miles of 138-kV double-circuit
transmission line. The two circuits are to be known as the Circuit T272 Turnersville
- Buda split, and the Circuit T380 Turnersville - Buda Split, located within
Hays County. The proposed project will be constructed entirely on existing
right-of-way. The proposed project is needed to prevent thermal overload on
the 138-kV transmission line between Buda and the Turnersville substations.
Thermal overload on a transmission line produces line sagging that reduces
allowable line-to-ground clearance, causing severe equipment damage and pose
great danger to the general public.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, at PO Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512)936-7120 within
15 days of this notice. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text
telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9901645
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 17, 1999
Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility
Commission of Texas an application pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.27
for an addition to the existing PLEXAR-Custom service for Mansfield ISD in
Mansfield, Texas.
Tariff Title and Number: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's Notice of
Intent to File an Application for an Addition to the Existing PLEXAR-Custom
Service for Mansfield ISD in Mansfield, Texas Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive
Rule §23.27. Tariff Control Number 20619.
The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval
of its application for an addition to the existing PLEXAR-Custom service for
Mansfield ISD in Mansfield, Texas. PLEXAR-Custom service is a central office-based
PBX-type serving arrangement designed to meet the specific needs of customers
who have communication system requirements of 75 or more station lines. The
designated exchange for this service is the Fort Worth exchange, and the geographic
market for this specific PLEXAR-Custom service is the Dallas LATA.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326,
or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120.
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact
the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9901524
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission
Filed: March 12, 1999
Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility
Commission of Texas an application pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.27
for an addition to the existing PLEXAR-Custom service for Amarillo ISD in
Amarillo, Texas.
Tariff Title and Number: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's Notice of
Intent to File an Application for an Addition to the Existing PLEXAR-Custom
Service for Amarillo ISD in Amarillo, Texas Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive
Rule §23.27. Tariff Control Number 20630.
The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval
of its application for an addition to the existing PLEXAR-Custom service for
Amarillo ISD in Amarillo, Texas. PLEXAR-Custom service is a central office-based
PBX-type serving arrangement designed to meet the specific needs of customers
who have communication system requirements of 75 or more station lines. The
designated exchange for this service is the Amarillo exchange, and the geographic
market for this specific PLEXAR-Custom service is the Amarillo LATA.
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 commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120.
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact
the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9901644
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 17, 1999
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of a petition for declaratory order on March 4, 1999. The commission
is authorized to issue a declaratory order upon request by a party, pursuant
to the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §§14.001
and 14.051 (Vernon 1998).
Docket Style and Number: Petition to Determine the Applicability of P.U.C.
Substantive Rule §25.196(b)(3) to Short Term Indirect Transactions. Docket
Control Number 20592.
The Application: Frontera Generation Limited Partnership seeks clarification
of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.196(b)(3) with respect to its application
to short-term, indirect wholesale power sales to an electric utility from
an affiliate that owns a generating facility in such electric utility's retail
service area. Frontera Generation Limited Partnership requests the commission
declare that such sales are not prohibited by of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.196(b)(3),
even without the express authorization of the commission.
Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon the action
sought should contact, not later than April 9, 1999, the Public Utility Commission
of Texas, PO Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's
Office of Consumer Protection at (512) 936- 7120. Hearing- and speech-impaired
individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512)
936-7136.
TRD-9901642
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 17, 1999
Correction of Error
The Texas Rehabilitation Commission proposed amendments to 40 TAC §§104.1-104.8.
The rules appeared in the March 5, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 1606).
Due to error by the
Texas Register
, on
page 1606, §104.8(d) only
(d)
was underscored. However, the
language contained in the subsection also should be underscored. It should
read as:
“
(d) Implementation. If a party brings a civil action to challenge
a final decision of a hearing officer under §104.3(h)(1) of this title
(relating to General Provisions) or §104.6 of this title (relating to
Motion for Reconsideration), the final decision involved shall be implemented
pending review by the court.
...”
Request for Proposal
Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority is seeking proposals for an agent
or agents of record for the following services:
General Business Liability, including professional liability, general liability
director's and officers, bonding, worker's compensation, and property insurance;
Employer Benefits Insurance, including medical, dental, EAP, short term
disability, long term disability, life insurance, retirement, and deferred
compensation programs.
For bid information, contact John Waddill, Director of Human Resources
at (409) 532-3098.
TRD-9901511
Margie Dornak
Board Secretary
Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority
Filed: March 12, 1999
Award of Consultant Contract
Southwest Texas State University (SWT) Contract
number 990385:
The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects at SWT entered into a contract
with the Advocacy Group for cultivating new ventures and identifying potential
funding sources. The company advises SWT in the preparation of appropriate
documents, interfaces with congressional staff and staff of funding agencies
and in proposal development and negotiations.
The contract was awarded at $46,500 plus expenses for a total amount not
to exceed $51,000.
TRD-9901515
William A. Nance
Vice President for Finance and Support Services
Southwest Texas State University
Filed: March 12, 1999
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Notices of Rate Ceilings
Texas Credit Union Department
Application(s) to Expand Field of Membership
Application(s) for a Merger or Consolidation
Notice of Final Action Taken
Deep East Texas Workforce Development Board, Inc.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Department of Health
Notice of Request for Proposals for Community-Centered Projects to Address the Goals of the Take Time for Kids Program
Health and Human Services Commission
Texas Integrated Enrollment and Services Project Notice of Issuance of Request for Offers for Information
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Texas Department of Insurance
Notices
Third Party Administrator Applications
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Proposals for Decision
Public Hearing Notice
Request for Proposals
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Notice of Application Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule §23.94
Notice of Application to Amend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity
Notices of Intent to File Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule §23.27
Notice of Petition for Declaratory Order
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority
Southwest Texas State University
Texas Department of Transportation