The Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Inc. is seeking a qualified entity to function as Fiscal Agent for the Board in the 12-County Deep East Texas Region.

The general function of the Fiscal Agent is to process Board staff expenditures and payroll; draw down funds from the Board's funding agency; and disburse funds to the Board's subcontractors all in accordance with GAAP, the Texas Workforce Commission Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts, the Board's policies and procedures, and all other applicable legislation, rules, and regulations governing the programs over which the Board has jurisdiction. These programs include the Workforce Investment Act, employment and training programs for TANF and Food Stamp recipients, Welfare-to-Work, Child Care Management, Child Care Training, and Early Childhood Development Resources.

Eligible proposers are responsible for having the knowledge of all applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing these programs. Eligible proposers include private non-profit, private for-profit, and public entities. The Board encourages women and minority-owned businesses to apply.

RFP release date: 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 12, 1999.

A bidders' conference will be held at 9:00 a.m., May 26, 1999, at the Board office, 1318 South John Redditt Drive; Lufkin, Texas 75904. Attendance at the conference is not required, however, technical assistance will be limited to information at the bidders' conference.

Deadline for submission of proposals: 5:00 p.m. CDT, Thursday, June 24, 1999.

Requests for copies of the RFP can be made to:

Chris Gaston, Staff Services Officer

Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board

1318 S. John Redditt Dr., Suite C

Lufkin, Texas 75904

Phone: (409) 639-8898

FAX: (409) 633-7491

Email: chris.gaston@twc.state.tx.us

TRD-9902743

Harry Green

Executive Director

Deep East Texas Workforce Development Board

Filed: May 12, 1999

The Deep East Texas Workforce Development Board is seeking a qualified entity to conduct regular periodic monitoring of Board-funded programs including, but not necessarily limited to:

* Job Training Partnership Act

* TANF/Choices

* Food Stamp Employment and Training

* Welfare-to-Work

* CCMS/CCT/ECDR

* Texas Workforce Center operations

* Workforce Investment Act

* Fiscal Agent operations

Monitoring and evaluation services will include desk reviews, file reviews, and on-site reviews to determine compliance with federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures by the DETLWDB and its subcontractors.

RFP release date: 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 12, 1999.

Deadline for submission of proposals: 5:00 p.m. CDT, Friday, June 4, 1999.

Requests for copies of the RFP can be made to:

Chris Gaston, Staff Services Officer

Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board

1318 S. John Redditt Dr., Suite C

Lufkin, Texas 75904

Phone (409) 639-8898

FAX: (409) 633-7491

Email: chris.gaston@twc.state.tx.us

TRD-9902744

Harry Green

Executive Director

Deep East Texas Workforce Development Board

Filed: May 12, 1999

The Deep East Texas Workforce Development Board is seeking qualified organizations or individuals interested in serving as independent reviewers of proposals for:

* Child Care Management Services/Child Care Training/Early Childhood Development Resources operations

* Fiscal Agent Services

* "One Stop" Texas Workforce Center Operations and Employment and Training Services Through the Workforce Investment Act, the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program, the Welfare-to-Work program, and the Food Stamp Employment and Training program.

REVIEW PROCESS:

The Board has elected to have proposals for delivery of these services reviewed by a panel of three or more independent reviewers. This review process requires that the panel of independent reviewers be on site at a location in the Deep East Texas region for a period of time depending upon the number of proposals and/or the complexity of the procurement.

SELECTION:

Selection of the reviewers shall be based upon professional experience with and knowledge of the operations to be reviewed and the ability to commit the time required to complete the review process. The current procurement schedule is that proposals for CCMS/CCT/ECDR and Fiscal Agent be reviewed beginning June 28, 1999. "One Stop" Texas Workforce Center operations are anticipated to be reviewed beginning July 26, 1999.

Proposers should submit a letter of application; qualifications of the individual(s), a resume(s); and budget. Payments will be limited to time and travel expenses. Proposers must submit an estimated number of hours for evaluating each proposal, charge per hour, and estimated travel expenses.

Proposals may be submitted by mail, email, fax, or in person to:

Chris Gaston, Staff Services Officer

Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Inc.

1318 S. John Redditt Dr., Suite C

Lufkin, Texas 75904

Phone: (409) 639-8898

FAX: (409) 633-7491

Email: chris.gaston@twc.state.tx.us

DEADLINE:

In order to be considered for this engagement, proposals must be received no later than June 4, 1999, at 5:00 p.m. Responses will remain on file for subsequent procurements for a two year period.

TRD-9902741

Harry Green

Executive Director

Deep East Texas Workforce Development Board

Filed: May 12, 1999

Pursuant to 25 Texas Administrative Code §289.205, the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas Department of Health (department), filed complaints against the following registrants: Dental Associates, San Antonio, R14337; Lynn F. Gordon, D.D.S., Irving, R14406; James M. Fulton, D.D.S., Mont Belvieu, R14410; Wackenhut Corrections Corporation, Kyle, R17633; McAllen Primary Care Clinic, LLP, McAllen, R19061; Regional Imaging of Irving, Irving, R21378; Hubert C. Gibson, M.D., Arlington, R21459; Northeast Chiropractic, San Antonio, R22853.

The department intends to revoke the certificates of registration; order the registrants to cease and desist use of radiation machine(s); order the registrants to divest themselves of such equipment; and order the registrants to present evidence satisfactory to the bureau that they have complied with the orders and the provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 401. If the fee is paid within 30 days of the date of each complaint, the department will not issue an order.

This notice affords the opportunity to the registrants for a hearing to show cause why the certificates of registration should not be revoked. A written request for a hearing must be received by the bureau within 30 days from the date of service of the complaint to be valid. Such written request must be filed with Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189. Should no request for a public hearing be timely filed or if the fee is not paid, the certificates of registration will be revoked at the end of the 30-day period of notice. A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).

TRD-9902703

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: May 11, 1999

Pursuant to 25 Texas Administrative Code §289.205, the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas Department of Health (department), filed complaints against the following licensees: STH Corporation, Houston, L01737; Harrison Laboratories, Incorporated, Midland, G01820.

The department intends to revoke the radioactive material licenses; order the licensees to cease and desist use of such radioactive materials; order the licensees to divest themselves of the radioactive material; and order the licensees to present evidence satisfactory to the bureau that they have complied with the orders and the provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 401. If the fee is paid within 30 days of the date of each complaint, the department will not issue an order.

This notice affords the opportunity to the licensees for a hearing to show cause why the radioactive material licenses should not be revoked. A written request for a hearing must be received by the bureau within 30 days from the date of service of the complaint to be valid. Such written request must be filed with Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189. Should no request for a public hearing be timely filed or if the fee is not paid, the radioactive material licenses will be revoked at the end of the 30-day period of notice. A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).

TRD-9902704

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: May 11, 1999

Pursuant to Title 2, Chapters 22 and 32, of the Human Resources Code and 40 TAC §19.2324, in the May 22, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 5450), the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing an open solicitation period of 30 days, effective the date of this public notice, for Donley County, County #065, where Medicaid contracted nursing facility occupancy rates exceed the threshold (90% occupancy) in each of six months in the continuous, (October 1998-March 1999) six-month period: 96.9%, 98.0%, 97.0%, 98.4%, 96.6%, 97.6%. Potential contractors seeking to contract for existing beds which are currently licensed as nursing home beds or hospital beds in the counties identified in this public notice must demonstrate a history of quality of care, as specified in §19.2322(g)(4) of this title (relating to Allocation, Reallocation, and Decertification Requirements). Potential contractors must submit a written reply (as described in 40 TAC §19.2324) to TDHS, to Joe D. Armstrong, Facility Enrollment Section, Long Term Care-Regulatory, Mail Code E-342, Post Office Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. The written reply must be received by TDHS before the close of business June 21, 1999, the published ending date of the open solicitation period. DHS allocates certified beds equally among qualified NFOs until the occupancy rate is reduced to less than 90%. When there are insufficient available beds after the primary selection to reduce occupancy rates to less than 90%, TDHS will place a public notice in the Texas Register announcing an additional open solicitation period for potential contractors wishing to construct a nursing facility or an addition to an existing nursing facility.

TRD-9902734

Paul Leche

Agency Liaison

Texas Department of Human Services

Filed: May 12, 1999

Pursuant to Title 2, Chapters 22 and 32, of the Human Resources Code and 40 TAC §19.2324, in the May 22, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 5450), the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing an open solicitation period of 30 days, effective the date of this public notice, for Hansford County, County #098, where Medicaid contracted nursing facility occupancy rates exceed the threshold (90% occupancy) in each of six months in the continuous, (August 1998-January 1999) six-month period: 97.0%, 97.0%, 90.1%, 90.5%, 94.7%, 92.1%. Potential contractors seeking to contract for existing beds which are currently licensed as nursing home beds or hospital beds in the counties identified in this public notice must demonstrate a history of quality of care, as specified in §19.2322(g)(4) of this title (relating to Allocation, Reallocation, and Decertification Requirements). Potential contractors must submit a written reply (as described in 40 TAC §19.2324) to TDHS, to Joe D. Armstrong, Facility Enrollment Section, Long Term Care-Regulatory, Mail Code E-342, Post Office Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. The written reply must be received by TDHS before the close of business June 21, 1999, the published ending date of the open solicitation period. DHS allocates certified beds equally among qualified NFOs until the occupancy rate is reduced to less than 90%. When there are insufficient available beds after the primary selection to reduce occupancy rates to less than 90%, TDHS will place a public notice in the Texas Register announcing an additional open solicitation period for potential contractors wishing to construct a nursing facility or an addition to an existing nursing facility.

TRD-9902735

Paul Leche

Agency Liaison

Texas Department of Human Services

Filed: May 12, 1999

Pursuant to Title 2, Chapters 22 and 32, of the Human Resources Code and 40 TAC §19.2324, in the May 22, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 5450), the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing an open solicitation period of 30 days, effective the date of this public notice, for Kent County, County #132, where Medicaid contracted nursing facility occupancy rates exceed the threshold (90% occupancy) in each of six months in the continuous, (June 1998-November 1998) six-month period: 90.5%, 92.2%, 97.6%, 93.3%, 93.6%, 93.2%. Potential contractors seeking to contract for existing beds which are currently licensed as nursing home beds or hospital beds in the counties identified in this public notice must demonstrate a history of quality of care, as specified in §19.2322(g)(4) of this title (relating to Allocation, Reallocation, and Decertification Requirements). Potential contractors must submit a written reply (as described in 40 TAC §19.2324) to TDHS, to Joe D. Armstrong, Facility Enrollment Section, Long Term Care-Regulatory, Mail Code E-342, Post Office Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. The written reply must be received by TDHS before the close of business June 21, 1999, the published ending date of the open solicitation period. DHS allocates certified beds equally among qualified NFOs until the occupancy rate is reduced to less than 90%. When there are insufficient available beds after the primary selection to reduce occupancy rates to less than 90%, TDHS will place a public notice in the Texas Register announcing an additional open solicitation period for potential contractors wishing to construct a nursing facility or an addition to an existing nursing facility.

TRD-9902736

Paul Leche

Agency Liaison

Texas Department of Human Services

Filed: May 12, 1999

Pursuant to Title 2, Chapters 22 and 32, of the Human Resources Code and 40 TAC §19.2324, in the May 22, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 5450), the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing an open solicitation period of 30 days, effective the date of this public notice, for San Jacinto County, County #204, where Medicaid contracted nursing facility occupancy rates exceed the threshold (90% occupancy) in each of six months in the continuous, (June 1998-November 1998) six-month period: 94.7%, 98.2%, 98.2%, 96.9%, 96.6%, 97.5%. Potential contractors seeking to contract for existing beds which are currently licensed as nursing home beds or hospital beds in the counties identified in this public notice must demonstrate a history of quality of care, as specified in §19.2322(g)(4) of this title (relating to Allocation, Reallocation, and Decertification Requirements). Potential contractors must submit a written reply (as described in 40 TAC §19.2324) to TDHS, to Joe D. Armstrong, Facility Enrollment Section, Long Term Care-Regulatory, Mail Code E-342, Post Office Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. The written reply must be received by TDHS before the close of business June 21, 1999, the published ending date of the open solicitation period. DHS allocates certified beds equally among qualified NFOs until the occupancy rate is reduced to less than 90%. When there are insufficient available beds after the primary selection to reduce occupancy rates to less than 90%, TDHS will place a public notice in the Texas Register announcing an additional open solicitation period for potential contractors wishing to construct a nursing facility or an addition to an existing nursing facility.

TRD-9902737

Paul Leche

Agency Liaison

Texas Department of Human Services

Filed: May 12, 1999

Pursuant to Title 2, Chapters 22 and 32, of the Human Resources Code and 40 TAC §19.2324, in the May 22, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 5450), the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) is withdrawing the open solicitation period for Clay County, County #039, identified in the May 7, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 3636). TDHS is reannouncing an open solicitation period for this county that will appear simultaneously in this issue of the Texas Register .

TRD-9902729

Paul Leche

Agency Liaison

Texas Department of Human Services

Filed: May 12, 1999

Pursuant to Title 2, Chapters 22 and 32, of the Human Resources Code and 40 TAC §19.2324, in the May 22, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 5450), the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) is withdrawing the open solicitation period for Hansford County, County #098, identified in the May 7, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 3637). TDHS is reannouncing an open solicitation period for this county that will appear simultaneously in this issue of the Texas Register .

TRD-9902730

Paul Leche

Agency Liaison

Texas Department of Human Services

Filed: May 12, 1999

Pursuant to Title 2, Chapters 22 and 32, of the Human Resources Code and 40 TAC§19.2324, in the May 22, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 5450), the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) is withdrawing the open solicitation period for Kent County, County #132, identified in the February 26, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 1485). TDHS is also withdrawing the second open solicitation period for Kent County, County #132, identified in the May 7, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 3637). TDHS is reannouncing an open solicitation period for this county that will appear simultaneously in this issue of the Texas Register .

TRD-9902731

Paul Leche

Agency Liaison

Texas Department of Human Services

Filed: May 12, 1999

Pursuant to Title 2, Chapters 22 and 32, of the Human Resources Code and 40 TAC §19.2324, in the May 22, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 5450), the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) is withdrawing the open solicitation period for San Jacinto County, County #204, identified in the February 26, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 1485). TDHS is also withdrawing the second open solicitation period for San Jacinto County, County #132, identified in the May 7, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 3637). TDHS is reannouncing an open solicitation period for this county that will appear simultaneously in this issue of the Texas Register .

TRD-9902732

Paul Leche

Agency Liaison

Texas Department of Human Services

Filed: May 12, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) provides this notice of consultant contract award. The Request for Proposals (Number 582-9-15891) was published in the March 26, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 2530).

The consultant will document, in detail, emissions inventory business requirements and procedures and compare these requirements and procedures with existing data systems to see if an existing information management system for State Implementation Plan data could suit some or all of these requirements, or if a custom-developed system will be required.

The contract is awarded to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), 4242 Woodcock Drive, Suite 150, San Antonio, Texas 78228-1253. The total dollar value of the contract is not to exceed $97,105. The contract was signed on May 6, 1999, and extends through August 31, 1999. SAIC will prepare a final report for the project/contract which will be presented to the commission on or about August 31, 1999, and will be made public on or about September 17, 1999, after commission staff has had the opportunity to review and comment on the final report and SAIC has had the opportunity to respond to those comments.

TRD-9902696

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: May 10, 1999

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) Staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) pursuant to Texas Water Code (the Code), §7.075, which requires that the TNRCC may not approve these AOs unless the public has been provided an opportunity to submit written comments. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the proposed orders and of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is June 20, 1999 . Section 7.075 also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments received and that the TNRCC may withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate the proposed AO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Code, the Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), and/or the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act). Additional notice is not required if changes to an AO are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable Regional Office listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 20, 1999 . Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550. The TNRCC enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing .

(1) COMPANY: Ahmad Enterprises; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1257-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Petroleum Storage Tank Facility Identification Number 0047170; LOCATION: Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.244(1) and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct daily inspections of the Stage II vapor recovery system; and 30 TAC §115.246(3) and (4), §115.248, and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain proof of attendance and completion of training for each employee and a maintenance log for all repair and replacements conducted at the facility; PENALTY: $1,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Trina Lewison, (713) 767-3607; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas, 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(2) COMPANY: Akzo Nobel Chemicals, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1416-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 01689; LOCATION: Deer Park, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: organometallic compound manufacturing plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(2) and the Code, §26.121, by operating a wastewater disposal plant without a current permit; PENALTY: $4,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carol Dye, (512) 239-1504; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas, 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(3) COMPANY: American Plume and Fancy Feather Company, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 98-0894-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply Number 1890014; LOCATION: Marfa, Presidio County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(e), (f)(1), (n), and (y), by failing to operate the system under the direct supervision of a certified water works operator, provide mechanical disinfection facilities capable of maintaining an acceptable disinfectant residual, develop and maintain a current map of the distribution system, and install electrical wiring in a securely mounted conduit; 30 TAC §290.106(a)(1) and the THSC, §341.033(d), by failing to collect and submit water samples for bacteriological analysis and by failing to develop a sample siting plan for collecting routine bacteriological samples; 30 TAC §290.39(d) and the THSC, §341.035(c), by failing to submit plans and specifications prepared by a registered professional engineer; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1), subparagraph (F), (3)(B), (K), (N), and (O), and the Code, §341.036(d), by failing to locate groundwater sources so there will be no danger of pollution from animal pens, secure and record in the deed records at the county courthouse a sanitary control easement, extend the casing a minimum of 18 inches above the elevation of the finished floor of the pump room or natural ground surface, provide a concrete sealing block extending at least three feet from the well casing in all directions, provide a well casing vent with an opening that is covered with 16-mesh or finer corrosion-resistant screen, provide a flow measuring device for each well to measure production yields and provide for the accumulation of water production data, and protect the well by an intruder-resistant fence; 30 TAC §290.45(d)(2)(A), by failing to provide a minimum pressure tank capacity of 220 gallons; and 30 TAC §290.43(e), (c)(1), (2), (3), and (4), by failing to protect the ground storage tanks and pressure tank by an intruder-resistant fence, provide properly designed roof vents, provide properly designed roof hatches on the ground storage tanks and to keep the existing roof hatches locked at all times, and provide overflow pipes water level indicators on the ground tanks; PENALTY: $1,640; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Terry Thompson, (512) 239-6095; REGIONAL OFFICE: 7500 Viscount Boulevard, Suite 147, El Paso, Texas, 79925-5633, (915) 778-9634.

(4) COMPANY: Ms. Lois Barton dba The General Store; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1017-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply Number 1520233; LOCATION: Idalou, Lubbock County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(e) and §290.46(f)(1)(A), by failing to provide chlorination equipment on site; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(C) and §290.46(b) and (n), by failing to locate well number one farther than 500 feet from lands on which sewage plant or septic plant sludge is applied and by failing to provide a map of the distribution system; and 30 TAC §290.45(c)(1)(A)(ii), by failing to provide adequate pressure storage to the distribution system of ten gallons per unit with a minimum of 220 gallons; PENALTY: $396; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: J. Craig Fleming, (512) 239-5806; REGIONAL OFFICE: 4630 50th Street, Suite 600, Lubbock, Texas, 79414-3520, (806) 796-7092.

(5) COMPANY: Beall Industries, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1535-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Account Number TA-0650-U; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: concrete batching and lime slurry production; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4 and the THSC, §382.085(a) and (b), by failing to control nuisance dust emissions; PENALTY: $5,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Lawrence King, (512) 239-1405; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas, 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.

(6) COMPANY: Mr. Lorenzo Borrego dba Borrego Motors; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1338-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Account Number EE-0772-G; LOCATION: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car dealership; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §114.20(c)(1) and the Act, §382.085(b), by offering for sale a vehicle with missing or inoperable emission control devices; PENALTY: $1,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mario Balderrama, (915) 783-6655; REGIONAL OFFICE: 7500 Viscount Boulevard, Suite 147, El Paso, Texas, 79925-5633, (915) 778-9634.

(7) COMPANY: The City of Cisco; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0036-MWD-E ; IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 10424-002; LOCATION: Cisco, Eastland County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 10424-002 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with the total suspended solids daily average loading, maximum concentration, average concentration, and daily average flow permit limits; PENALTY: $1,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Eric Reese, (512) 239-2611; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas, 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(8) COMPANY: The City of Edgewood; DOCKET NUMBER: 98-1117-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 10560-001; LOCATION: Edgewood, Van Zandt County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 10560-001 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with the ammonia nitrogen daily average permit limit of three milligrams per liter (mpl) and five pounds per day, total suspended solids daily average permit limit of 15 mpl, and the five-day carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand daily average permit limit of ten mpl; PENALTY: $3,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laurie Eaves, (512) 239-4495; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas, 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.

(9) COMPANY: Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-0734-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 10173-001; LOCATION: Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 10173-001 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with the total suspended solids daily average loading, maximum and daily average concentration permit limits, ammonia nitrogen daily maximum, daily average loading and daily average concentration permit limits, chlorine residual individual grab permit limit, and the daily average flow permit limit; PENALTY: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Pam Campbell, (512) 239-4493; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas, 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(10) COMPANY: Texas Educational Foundation, Inc., Gary Job Corps Center; DOCKET NUMBER: 98-1350-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 12067-001; LOCATION: near San Marcos, Caldwell County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 12067-001 and the Code, §26.121, by discharging wastes into waters of the state without authorization; PENALTY: $1,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Patrick Marcyniuk, (512) 339-2929; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas, 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

(11) COMPANY: The City of Huxley; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-0969-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply Identification Number 2100019 and Water Quality Permit Number 13932-001; LOCATION: Huxley, Shelby County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply and wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(b)(2)(B), (C), and (G), by failing to provide a water treatment and transfer pump capacity of 0.6 gallons per minute (gpm) per connection and storage capacity of 100 gallons per connection or pressure tank capacity of 20 gallons per connection; 30 TAC §§290.46(d) and (i), 290.42(d)(1), and 291.93(a)(3), by failing to properly complete monthly operations reports, submit supplementary operating reports, provide a plan to meet expected service demands, and provide a customer service agreement with provisions for enforcement; 30 TAC §290.41(e)(2)(C), by failing to establish a restriction zone of 200 feet radius from the raw water intake; 30 TAC §290.42(d)(10)(C) and (D)(iv), by failing to equip the filter effluent lines with sampling taps and provide the filter wash system with a vacuum breaker; 30 TAC §290.42(d)(13), by failing to perform jar test to determine coagulant dosage and by failing to provide a means of determining alkalinity; 30 TAC §290.121(b), by failing to properly calibrate the turbidimeter, routinely calibrate the bench turbidimeter and pH meter, and maintain calibration records of the laboratory equipment; and Permit Number 13932-001 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to meet the effluent limitations and monitoring frequency requirements; PENALTY: $6,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tim Haase, (512) 239-6007; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas, 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(12) COMPANY: The City of Manvel; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1456-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 13872-001; LOCATION: Manvel, Brazoria County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 13872-001 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with the effluent limits; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Pam Campbell, (512) 239-4493; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas, 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(13) COMPANY: Navarro Truck Stop, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1131-OSI-E; IDENTIFIER: On-Site Sewage Facility Permit Number 175-010; LOCATION: Rice, Navarro County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: on-site sewage; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §285.33(c)(2)(E), by failing to properly operate and maintain the facility and by failing to prevent and mitigate nuisance conditions; PENALTY: $4,688; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Brian Lehmkuhle, (512) 239-4482; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas, 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.

(14) COMPANY: Northpark Business Center, Limited; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0035-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 9053; LOCATION: Kingwood, Montgomery County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: business center; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(2) and the Code, §26.121, by operating a wastewater disposal plant without a current permit; PENALTY: $4,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carol Dye, (512) 239-1504; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(15) COMPANY: Northstar Interests, L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1345-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Account Number GB-0044-W; LOCATION: Goat Island, Galveston County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas and crude oil production; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.214(a)(4)(e), §115.354(2), and the THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct fugitive emissions monitoring of all shore based equipment at the marine terminal and by failing to perform quarterly monitoring of all pumps, seals, and valves as required by rules; 30 TAC §116.110(c) and the THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit notification and certification of ownership change; and 30 TAC §116.115(c), Permit Number 5112, and the THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to route emissions from crude oil storage tanks and wastewater storage tanks to the flare as required by permit and by failing to maintain and have available records, as required, to demonstrate personnel were performing the required daily inspections of components in oil and gas service; PENALTY: $3,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tel Croston, (512) 239-5717; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas, 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(16) COMPANY: The City of Rhome; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-0891-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 10701-001; LOCATION: Rhome, Wise County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 10701-001 and the Code, §26.121, by allowing an unauthorized discharge of wastewater; PENALTY: $12,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Craig Carson, (512) 239-2175; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas, 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.

(17) COMPANY: Ridge Harbor Utility Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-0971-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 13631-001; LOCATION: near Spicewood, Burnet County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(2), Permit Number 13631-001, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to renew its permit; PENALTY: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Merrilee Gerberding, (512) 239-4490; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas, 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

(18) COMPANY: Luis M. Duran dba Sunland Park Automotive; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1500-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Account Number EE-0984-M; LOCATION: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §114.100(a) and the Act, §382.085(b), by dispensing gasoline that did not have an oxygen content of at least 2.7% by weight; PENALTY: $600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Lawrence King, (512) 239-1405; REGIONAL OFFICE: 7500 Viscount Boulevard, Suite 147, El Paso, Texas, 79925-5633, (915) 778-9634.

(19) COMPANY: Tasman Hide Processing, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1302-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Account Number TA-0264-G; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: animal hide curing plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4 and the THSC, §382.085(a) and (b), by failing to control off-property offensive odors; PENALTY: $1,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512) 239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas, 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.

(20) COMPANY: Texacraft, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0066-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Account Number HX-1791-V; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: furniture manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a)(1) and the THSC, §382.085(b) and §382.0518(a), by constructing and operating a sandblasting trailer and a fiberglass shop without first obtaining a permit; PENALTY: $2,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carol Dye, (512) 239-1504; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas, 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(21) COMPANY: United Salt Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1340-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Account Number FG-0039-A; LOCATION: Houston, Fort Bend County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: food grade salt producing plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.10(a)(1) and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to submit the required emission inventory; 30 TAC §117.209(a) and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to submit initial nitrogen oxides emission control plan; 30 TAC §122.121, §122.130(b)(1), and the Act, §382.054 and §382.085(b), by failing to submit federal operating permit application and continuing to operate as documented on an annual state implementation plan inspection; and 30 TAC §116.115(c)(1), Permit Number 5935, and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with carbon monoxide emission limits for boiler (EPN E-A) on the maximum allowable emission rates table; PENALTY: $21,960; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Nasser Nemati, (713) 767-3772; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas, 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(22) COMPANY: Walnut Grove Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1219-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply Number 2120024; LOCATION: Whitehouse, Smith County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(b) and (f)(1), by failing to meet well capacity of 0.6 gpm per connection and by failing to secure a written contract, a signed document of specific terms, or a memorandum or letter of understanding between the purchaser and wholesaler which authorizes the purchase of water at a rate sufficient to meet the requirements; 30 TAC §290.46(j), (m), (w), and (x), by failing to complete a customer service inspection certification, initiate a maintenance program to facilitate cleanliness and improve the general appearance of all plant facilities, post a legible sign of system ownership at each of its production, treatment, and storage facilities, and plug an abandoned well or provide test results proving that the well is in a non-deteriorated condition; TAC 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(N), by failing to install a flow meter on the well pump; and 30 TAC §290.42(e)(3), by failing to maintain an adequate disinfectant residual; PENALTY: $2,313; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Steven Lopez, (512) 239-1896; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas, 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.

(23) COMPANY: Water Valley Water Co-Op; DOCKET NUMBER: 98-0825-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply Number 2270030; LOCATION: Garfield, Travis County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(c)(1), by failing to provide minimum treatment of groundwater under the influence of surface waters; 30 TAC §290.46(e)(3), (f)(2) and subparagraph (B), and (x), by failing to operate the system under the supervision of at least one Grade C groundwater certified operator, test the disinfectant residual in the distribution system using a diethyl-p-phenylenediamine test kit and maintain records of the test results, and plug an abandoned public supply well; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(A)(ii), by failing to provide a pressure tank capacity of 50 gallons per connection; 30 TAC §290.106(b)(5), by failing to collect the required number of routine and repeat bacteriological samples; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F), by failing to execute a sanitary control easement; and 30 TAC §290.44(d), by failing to provide a minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch throughout the distribution system; PENALTY: $4,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Terry Thompson, (512) 239-6095; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas, 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

TRD-9902701

Paul Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: May 11, 1999

The following notices were issued during the period of May 5, 1999 through May 10, 1999.

The following require the applicants to publish notice in the newspaper. The public comment period, requests for public meetings, or requests for a contested case hearing may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section above, WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE.

WEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 7 has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 12140-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 500,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 5.9 miles northwest of the intersection of Interstate Highway 10 and State Highway 6 at a point 1.9 miles north of Interstate Highway 10, and approximately 5,500 feet northwest of the intersection of Fry Road and Franz Road on the southwest bank of South Mayde Creek in Harris County, Texas.

SPORTSMAN'S WORLD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 02461, which authorizes the discharge of reverse osmosis reject water at a daily average flow not to exceed 0.1 million gallons per day via Outfall 001. Issuance of this Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit will replace the existing NPDES Permit Number TX0086371 and TNRCC Permit Number 02461. The applicant operates a reverse osmosis potable water treatment plant. The plant site is located approximately 0.5 miles south-southwest of the mouth of the Bluff Creek tributary to the main body of Possum Kingdom Resevoir or approximately 0.25 miles southeast of Bluff Creek Marina, Palo Pinto County, Texas.

ZAPATA COUNTY WATERWORKS has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10462-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 800,000 gallons per day. The current permit also authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater via irrigation of 68.22 acres. The plant site is located approximately 1/2 mile east of U.S. Highway 83 on Third Avenue in the City of Zapata in Zapata County, Texas.

TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10968-003, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 4,000,000 gallons per day. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 4,000,000 gallons per day. The current permit authorizes the land application of sewage sludge for beneficial use on 59.14 acres. The sludge treatment works and sludge disposal site are located adjacent to the treatment facility. The plant site is located approximately 14,000 feet south of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 60 and Farm-to-Market Road 2818, 11,000 feet southwest of Farm-to-Market Road 2818 and 9,000 feet southeast of Farm-to-Market Road 60 in Brazos County, Texas.

DIANA WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 11199-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 120,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 1/4 mile east of the intersection of U.S. Highway 259 and Farm-to-Market Road 3245 on the north side of Farm-to-Market Road 3245 in Upshur County, Texas.

WARREN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 11307-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 15,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located south of Farm-to-Market Road 1943 and east of Blue Berry Hill Drive in Tyler County, Texas.

TOWN OF PONDER has applied for a renewal of NPDES Permit Number TX0072010, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 45,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 0.3 of a mile south of the Town of Ponder, 1,000 feet southeast of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2449 and Farm-to-Market Road 156 and 1,200 feet east of Farm-to-Market Road 156, and approximately 9.5 miles southwest of the City of Denton central business district in Denton County, Texas.

FINA OIL AND CHEMICAL COMPANY has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 01000, which authorizes the discharge of process water, utility wastewater, domestic wastewater and stormwater at a daily average flow not to exceed 700,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001, and stormwater on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 002. Issuance of this Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit will replace the existing NPDES Permit Number TX0007421 issued on August 20, 1993 and TNRCC Permit Number 01000. The applicant operates a polypropylene manufacturing plant. The plant site is located on State Highway 134 (Battleground Road) approximately 1.6 miles south of the San Jacinto Monument, in the City of Deer Park, Harris County, Texas.

CITY OF KRUM has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10729-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 95,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located on the east side of North Hickory Creek approximately 0.6 mile southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Roads 156 and 1173 in Denton County, Texas.

LAKEWAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT has applied to for a major amendment to Permit Number 11495-001, to authorize an increase in the daily average flow from 520,000 gallons per day to 650,000 gallons per day and to increase the total acreage irrigated from 163 acres to 214.5 acres. The wastewater treatment facilities and disposal site are located approximately 2.0 miles north of the intersection of Ranch Road 620 and Lakeway Boulevard and 200 feet west of Yaupon Creek. The irrigation sites are located between Ranch Road 620 and the plant site in Travis County, Texas.

STOKES AMALGAMATED, LLC, P.O. Box 629, San Marcos, Texas 78667, has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a new permit, Proposed Permit Number 13973-001, to authorize the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 7,000 gallons per day via subsurface drainfields of 3.43 acres of land with a minimum area of 130,680 square feet. The wastewater treatment facilities and disposal site are located 1,300 feet southeast of the intersection of McCarty Lane and Hays County Road 266, approximately 1.8 miles southeast from the intersection of Interstate Highway 35 and McCarty Lane in Hays County, Texas.

COOPER CAMERON CORPORATION has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 12412-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 7,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Interstate Highway 10 and Pederson Road, approximately 3 1/2 miles east of the City of Brookshire in Waller County, Texas.

BILLY M. MOTT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10998-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 30,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 400 feet south of Recreational road 255 and approximately 5 miles west of the intersection of Recreational Road 255 and U.S. Highway 96 in Jasper County, Texas.

COMMODORE COVE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10798-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 60,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located at 711 Anchor Drive, approximately 2 miles southeast of the intersection of County Road 792 and Farm-to-Market Road 523 in Brazoria County, Texas.

GINTER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, Inc. has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 14011-001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 300,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located 700 feet southwest of Buffalo Bayou and 10,200 feet southeast of the intersection of I-H 10 and FM 1463 in Fort Bend County, Texas.

TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 04002, to authorize the discharge of cooling tower blowdown, low volume wastes, storm water runoff, and water treatment waste at a daily average flow not to exceed 930,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. The applicant operates a steam electric power generating and thermal supply plant, and a cyclotron. The steam electric power generating station and thermal supply plant is located on Ireland Street immediately west of the intersection of Ireland Street and Ross Street, and the cyclotron is located on Spence Street at the intersection of Spence Street and University Drive on the Texas A&M University main campus, in the City of College Station, Brazos County, Texas

CITY OF MABANK has applied to the TNRCC for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10579-003, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic water at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 1 3/4 miles west of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 85 and Farm-to-Market Road 90, and approximately 3 inches miles southwest of the City of Mabank in Henderson County, Texas.

UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10698-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 4,500,000 gallons per day. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 4,500,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located on Lakeview Airport Road, adjacent to the west side of Lewisville Lake, approximately 1.5 miles east of Interstate Highway 35 in Denton County, Texas

TOWN OF BLUE RIDGE has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10039-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 140,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 0.5 miles southeast of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 545 and Farm-to-Market Road 1377 in Collin County, Texas.

CITY OF ANTHONY has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10120-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 354,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 2,000 feet west of State Highway 20 and 4,000 feet south of Farm-to-Market Road 1905 in El Paso County, Texas

SUNBELT FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10236-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 450,000 gallons per day. Issuance of the proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 10236-001 will replace the existing NPDES Permit Number TX0021253 issued on November 29, 1991 and TNRCC Permit Number 10236-001. The plant site is located immediately north of Mooney Road and east of Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas.

CITY OF TEXARKANA has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10374-008, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 50,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 1,000 feet west of .S. Highway 59 and approximately 9,500 feet north of Interstate Highway 30 in Bowie County, Texas

CITY OF CROCKETT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10154-002, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 500,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 3,000 feet south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and State Highway Loop 304 in Southeast Crockett in Houston County, Texas.

CITY OF HUNTINGTON has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10191-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 350,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 1 mile southeast of the intersection of U.S. Highway 69 and Farm-to-Market Road 1669 between the southern Pacific Railroad and Shawnee Creek in Angelina County, Texas.

CITY OF SANTA ANNA has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10274-002, which authorizes the discharge of treated filter backwash effluent from a water treatment plant at a daily average flow not to exceed 20,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located in the vicinity of Lakes Sealy and San Tana, approximately 3.5 miles northeast of the City of Santa Anna in Coleman County, Texas.

GALVESTON COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Number 8 has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10174-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 1,500,000 gallons per day. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,500,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located on the north side of 11th Street, approximately 0.75 mile east of the intersection of 11th Street and Farm-to-Market Road 646 in the City of Santa Fe in Galveston County, Texas.

GALVESTON COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Number 8 has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10174-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 1,500,000 gallons per day. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,500,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located on the north side of 11th Street, approximately 0.75 mile east of the intersection of 11th Street and Farm-to-Market Road 646 in the City of Santa Fe in Galveston County, Texas.

GALVESTON COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Number 8 has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10174-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 1,500,000 gallons per day. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,500,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located on the north side of 11th Street, approximately 0.75 mile east of the intersection of 11th Street and Farm-to-Market Road 646 in the City of Santa Fe in Galveston County, Texas.

CITY OF NEW SUMMERFIELD has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 13585-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 60,000 gallons per day. Issuance of the proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 13585-001 will replace the existing NPDES Permit Number TX0107875 issued on March 12, 1993 and TNRCC Permit Number 13585-001. The plant site is located west side of Haws Road, 1 mile north of U.S. Highway 79 near New Summerfield in Cherokee County, Texas.

CITY OF NEW SUMMERFIELD has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 13585-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 60,000 gallons per day. Issuance of the proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 13585-001 will replace the existing NPDES Permit Number TX0107875 issued on March 12, 1993 and TNRCC Permit Number 13585-001. The plant site is located west side of Haws Road, 1 mile north of U.S. Highway 79 near New Summerfield in Cherokee County, Texas

TIM STEENWYK has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 12368-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 20,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 800 feet south and 1,600 feet west of the northwest corner of the Lee County Fairgrounds in Lee County, Texas.

CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI has applied for a major amendment to TNRCC Permit Number 10401-003 to authorize an increase in the discharge of treated domestic wastewater from a daily average flow not to exceed 6,000,000 gallons per day to an annual average flow not to exceed 16,000,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located at the intersection of State Highway 357 (Saratoga Blvd.) and Greenwood Drive, about 1.5 miles south of South Padre Island Drive in the City of Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas.

The following require the applicants to publish notice in the newspaper. The public comment period, requests for public meetings, or requests for a contested case hearing may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section above, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ISSUANCE OF THE NOTICE

CITY OF GARLAND has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 03519, which authorizes the discharge of cooling tower blowdown from units 1 and 2, low volume wastewater, and storm water on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001; and cooling tower blowdown from units 3, 4, and 5 and low volume wastewater on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 002. Issuance of this Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit will replace the existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TX0109568 which was never issued and TNRCC Permit Number 03519. The applicant operates the Newman Electric Plant, a steam electric station. The plant site is located on the north side of State Highway 66, approximately 2,000 feet east of the intersection of State Highway 66 and State Highway 78 in the City of Garland, Dallas County, Texas

THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 02594, which authorizes the discharge of stormwater runoff on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001. Issuance of this Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit will replace the existing NPDES Permit Number TX0091227 issued on March 23, 1984 and TNRCC Permit Number 02594. The applicant operates a plant manufacturing additives for lubricating oils, grease, and fuels. The plant is located in the Bayport Industrial Complex approximately one mile south of the intersection of Fairmont Parkway and Bay Area Boulevard, Harris County, Texas.

ENCANTO REAL UTILITY DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 13648-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 116,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 3 1/4 miles northwest of the intersection of Interstate Highway 45 and Spring-Stuebner Road, just south of Spring Creek and north of the City of Houston in Harris County, Texas.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10986-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 450,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 3,500 feet northwest of the intersection of State Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 90A in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Notice of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Application.

The following notices were issued during the period of May 5, 1999 through May 10, 1999.

The following require the applicants to publish notice in the newspaper. The public comment period, requests for public meetings, or requests for a contested case hearing may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section above, WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE.

BOB AND CALVIN BUCHANAN, 1242 CR 4191, Decatur TX 76234 has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for renewal of Permit Number 03636 to authorize the applicant to operate an existing dairy facility at a maximum capacity of 600 head in Wise County, Texas. No discharge of pollutants into the waters in the state is authorized by this Permit. All waste and wastewater will be beneficially used on agricultural land. The existing facility is located on County Road 4191 two miles south of Texas Highway 51S approximately 5 miles southwest of the town of Decatur. The facility is located in the drainage area of West Fork Trinity River Below Bridgeport Reservoir in Segment Number 0810 of the Trinity River Basin.

GORES INC., P.O. Box 1000, Comanche, Texas 76442 has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a TPDES Permit Number 03312 to amend an existing permit and authorize the applicant to operate the dairy facility at a maximum capacity of 990 head in Comanche County, Texas. No discharge of pollutants into the waters in the state is authorized by this Permit. All waste and wastewater will be beneficially used on agricultural land. The existing facility is located 1.0 mile south of Comanche, on Texas Highway 16, then east on an unnamed County Road, then 1.1 miles southeast on the County Road. The dairy is on the east side of the road. The facility is located in the drainage area of Leon River below Proctor Lake in Segment Number 1221 of the Brazos River Basin.

PAT ROBBINS, Route 2 Box 53 A, Hereford TEXAS 79045 has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a TPDES Permit Number 03657 to renew a permit, and authorize the applicant to operate a beef cattle feedlot facility at a maximum capacity of 4,000 head in Castro County, Texas. No discharge of pollutants into the waters in the state is authorized by this Permit. All waste and wastewater will be beneficially used on agricultural land. The existing facility is located on the west side of Farm-to-Market Road 1055 approximately three miles south of the Deaf Smith /Castro County line in Castro County , Texas. The facility is located in the drainage area of Upper Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River in Segment No. 0229 of the Red River Basin.

RICKY MAUNEY, Route 1 Box 269, Evant TX 76525 has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a new Permit Number 04044 to authorize the applicant to operate an existing dairy at a maximum capacity of 600 head in Hamilton County, Texas. No discharge of pollutants into the waters in the state is authorized by this permit. All waste and wastewater will be beneficially used on agricultural land. The existing facility is located on the north side of Hamilton County Road 413 approximately 1.5 miles east of the intersection with US Highway 281. This intersection is approximately 6.5 miles north of Evant, Texas. The facility is located in the drainage area of Belton Lake in Segment Number 1220 of the Brazos River Basin.

FRIONA INDUSTRIES, L.P., LITTLEFIELD FEEDYARD, Route 1, Box 26, Amherst Texas 79312 has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a new TPDES Permit Number 04062 to authorize the applicant to operate an existing beef cattle operation at a maximum capacity of 55,000 head in Lamb County, Texas. No discharge of pollutants into the waters in the state is authorized by this permit. All waste and wastewater will be beneficially used on agricultural land. The existing facility is located approximately 3 miles east of Amherst, Texas on the south side of Farm-to-Market Road 37 and approximately one mile west of its intersection with US Hwy. 385. The facility is located in the drainage area of the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River in Segment Number 1241 of the Brazos River Basin.

TRD-9902718

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: May 11, 1999

Listed below are permits issued April 8-22, 1999.

Temporary Permit Number TP-8083 by Hunter Industries, Inc. for diversion of 1 acre-feet in a 1 year period for industrial (road construction) use. Water may be diverted from near a point where Atascosa Creek crosses IH 37 approximately 3.5 miles East of Pleasanton and 9 mile South East of Poteet in Atascosa County, Texas

Temporary Permit Number TP-8086 by Armadigger, Inc. for diversion of 1 acre-feet in a 1 year period for mining (water well drilling) use. Water may be diverted from 3 different diversion points, the first located directly East of Beck Road at the intersection of FM 1863 and Cibolo Creek, tributary of Lake Oz, San Antonio River Basin approximately 10 miles NorthWest of New Braunfels and 6 mi. Norh West of Garden Ridge, the 2nd located at the intersection of Spring Branch Road and Cypress Creek, tributary of Guadalupe River, Guadalupe River Basin approximately 6.5 miles North West of Startzville and 4 miles East of Guadalupe River State Park, and the 3rd located at the center of 2 miles reach between eastern edge of Rebecca Creek Park and the point where Rebecca Creek first branches from Guadalupe River directly east of Canyon Lake on Rebecca Creek, Guadalupe River Basin approximately 3 miles South East of Canyon Oak estates and 5 miles South West of Weldner, for mining (water well drilling) purposes in Comal County, Texas.

Temporary Permit Number TP-8088 by Big Creek Construction, LTD. for diversion of 5 acre-feet in a 1 year period for industrial (road construction) use. Water may be diverted from near a point where Kickapoo Creek crosses FM 1372 approximately 10 miles South West of Madisonville and 5 miles South of Cottonwood in Madison County, Texas.

Temporary Permit Number TP-8089 by Big Creek Construction, LTD. for diversion of 5 acre-feet in a 1 year period for industrial (road construction) use. Water may be diverted from near a point where Pooles Creek crosses IH 45 frontage Road approximately 3 miles East of Madisonville and 5.5 South West of Midway in Madison County, Texas.

Temporary Permit Number TP-8090 by Gilbert Texas Construction, Corporation for diversion of 10 acre-feet in a 1 year period for mining (sand washing) use. Water may be diverted from upstream of Lake Loraine approximately 17.3 South-South West of Wheeler and 2.8 miles East-North East of Ramsdell in Wheeler County, Texas.

Temporary Permit Number TP-8091 by Texas Utilities Pipeline Services for diversion of 1 acre-feet in a 1 year period for mining (replace and hydrostatically test pipeline) use. Water may be diverted from near a point located 2 miles West of intersection of SH 79 and Center Street in Byers at ROW approximately 2 miles West of Byers and 22 miles North East of Wichita Falls in Clay County, Texas.

Temporary Permit Number TP-8092 by Gulf Coast Natural Gas Company for diversion of 2 acre-feet in a 1 year period for mining (hydrostatically test pipeline) use. Water may be diverted from a point located near intersection of Dry Hollow Branch and IH 77, directly above beginning of Dry Hollow Branch approximately 25 miles South of Hallettsville and 15 miles West of Cuero in Lavaca County, Texas.

Temporary Permit Number TP-8093 by Champagne-Webber, Inc. for diversion of 10 acre-feet in a 1 year period for industrial (highway construction) use. Water may be diverted from near intersection of Chambers Creek and IH 45 approximately 5 miles North of Corsicana and 6 miles South of Rice in Navarro County, Texas.

Temporary Permit Number TP-8095 by QL Corp. doing business as Quick Line Service Co. for diversion of 4 acre-feet in a 1 year period for mining (oil/gas well drilling) use. Water may be diverted from a point North West of intersection of R255 and SH 87 approximately 21 miles North of Newton and 10 miles North of Burkeville in Newton County, Texas.

Temporary Permit Number TP-8096 by Sun Pipeline Company for diversion of 10 acre-feet in a 1 year period for mining (hydro testing crude oil pipeline) use. Water may be diverted from .5 mile West of intersection of CR 4238 and East Fork of Angelina River approximately 18.7 miles South West of Henderson and 6 miles East of Reklaw in Rusk County, Texas.

Temporary Permit Number TP-8097 by Sun Pipeline Company for diversion of 10 acre-feet in a 1 year period for mining (hydro testing crude oil pipeline) use. Water may be diverted from the intersection of Angelina River and first pipeline located 2.5 miles East of SH 7 approximately 13 miles North West of Lufkin and 14 miles East of Wells in Angelina County, Texas.

Temporary Permit Number TP-8099 by El Rancho de los Patos, Inc. has requested authorization, for a one-year period, to use a 2,500-foot reach of unnamed tributary of Lookout Creek to convey its groundwater to a proposed diversion point on the tributary for subsequent diversion and use for irrigation purposes in Wharton County. Water may be diverted from the unnamed tributary of Lookout Creek, approximately 13.5 miles Northwest of El Campo, Texas.

The Executive Director of the TNRCC has reviewed each application for the permits listed and determined that sufficient water is available at the proposed point of diversion to satisfy the requirements of the application as well as all existing water rights. Any person or persons who own water rights or who are lawful users of water on a stream affected by the temporary permits listed above and who believe that the diversion of water under the temporary permit will impair their rights may file a complaint with the TNRCC. The complaint can be filed at any point after the application has been filed with the TNRCC and the time the permit expires. The Executive Director shall make an immediate investigation to determine whether there is a reasonable basis for such a complaint. If a preliminary investigation determines that diversion under the temporary permit will cause injury to the complainant the commission shall notify the holder that the permit shall be canceled without notice and hearing. No further diversions may be made pending a full hearing as provided in Section 295.174. Complaints should be addressed to Water Rights Permitting Section, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone (512) 239-4433. Information concerning these applications may be obtained by contacting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone (512) 239-3300.

TRD-9902717

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: May 11, 1999

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on May 6, 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's Notification to Institute Promotional Rates for Digital Loop Service Customers Ordering Digital Transmission Loop Arrangements Between May 28, 1999 and December 31, 1999 Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.25. Tariff Control Number 20848.

The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has notified the Public Utility Commission of Texas that it is instituting promotional rates for Digital Loop Service customers ordering Digital Transmission Loop Arrangements (DTLAs) between May 28, 1999 and December 31, 1999. During the promotional period, Digital Loop Service customers ordering new and additional DTLAs will receive a waiver on the nonrecurring installation charge associated with DTLAs. In order to receive the nonrecurring charge waiver, customers must purchase DTLAs under a 12, 24, 36, 48 or 60 month contract. This promotion will not be available to customers under a month-to-month service arrangement. SWBT requests an effective date of May 27, 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 May 27, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9902708

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 11, 1999

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on May 7, 1999 to introduce new or modified rates or terms pursuant to Public Utility Commission 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 niversal Emergency Number Service (911) Tariff Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule §23.25. Tariff Control Number 20856.

The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has notified the Public Utility Commission of Texas that it is revising its Universal Emergency Number Service (911). The revision removes obsolete B911 and C911 services, grandfathers exiting D911 and E911 services and introduces new discretionary services, such as 911 rate elements for trunks, selective routing and database management associated with E911 service. There are no existing customers utilizing the obsolete B911 or C911 service in Texas. SWBT requests an effective date of July 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 June 28, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9902712

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 11, 1999

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on May 7, 1999 to introduce new or modified rates or terms pursuant to Public Utility Commission 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 Cellular Mobile Telephone Interconnection Tariff, to Introduce a New Wireless 9-1-1 Service Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule §23.25. Tariff Control Number 20857.

The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has notified the Public Utility Commission of Texas that it is introducing a new Wireless 9-1-1 (W911) Service in the General Exchange Tariff and in addition is revising its Cellular Mobile Interconnection Tariff. The W911 service allows wireless carriers to provide a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) with the ability to receive a Mobile Directory Number (MDN) and a Pseudo-Automatic Number Identification (PANI). This new discretionary service handles information services as defined by the FCC and as such is considered a non-regulated activity for federal accounting purposes and is also an activity that is offered by nationally recognized competitors in Texas. The changes to the Cellular Mobile Telephone Interconnection Tariff include the introduction of a new wireless usage study service; the removal of obsolete footnotes associated with originating circuits; the establishment of a new policy allowing wireless carriers to terminate their facilities at the premise of another telecommunications carrier, eliminating the previous restriction. SWBT requests an effective date of July 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 June 28, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9902713

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 11, 1999

On May 5, 1999, BellSouth BSE, Inc. filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60172. Applicant intends to remove the resale-only restriction.

The Application: Application of BellSouth BSE, Inc. for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 20833.

Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the commission at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326 no later than May 26, 1999. You may contact the PUC Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 20833.

TRD-9902694

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 10, 1999

On May 3, 1999, Golden Harbor of Texas, Inc. filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60037. Applicant intends to expand its geographic area to include the entire state of Texas.

The Application: Application of Golden Harbor of Texas, Inc. for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 20823.

Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the commission at the PUC of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326 no later than May 26, 1999. You may contact the Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 20823.

TRD-9902669

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 6, 1999

On May 5, 1999, Real Time Communications filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60159. Applicant intends to remove the resale-only restriction.

The Application: Application of Real Time Communications for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 20834.

Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the commission at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326 no later than May 26, 1999. You may contact the PUC Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 20834.

TRD-9902695

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 10, 1999

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on April 27, 1999, for approval of an intraLATA equal access implementation plan and petition for suspension and waiver of certain provisions of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.103.

Project Number: Application of Cable Plus Company, L.P. and MultiTechnology Services, L.P. (Applicants) for Approval of IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan and Petition for Suspension and Waiver of Certain Provisions of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.103, Project Number 20802.

The Application: Applicants' proposed intraLATA equal access plan provides a proposal that, upon implementation, would provide customers with the ability to route intraLATA toll calls automatically, without the use of access codes, to the telecommunications services provider of their designation. Applicants' intraLATA equal access implementation plan will adopt a two- PIC methodology which will allow a telephone subscriber to select one primary interexchange carrier (PIC) for all 1+ and 0+ interLATA toll calls and either the same carrier or a different carrier for all 1+ and 0+ intraLATA toll calls.

Applicants request the commission to: (1) suspend and/or modify Applicants' obligation to implement intraLATA equal access within (30) days of commission approval of their plan according to the Federal Communications Commission's March 23, 1999 Order; and (2) allow Applicants at least 120 days to implement intraLATA equal access after receiving a bona fide request for intraLATA equal access from another provider or the completion of Y2K upgrades to Applicants' systems in July 1999, whichever occurs later.

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 Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 on or before May 27, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All comments should reference project number 20802.

TRD-9902710

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 11, 1999

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) seven applications between April 22, 1999 and April 27, 1999, for approval of an intraLATA equal access implementation plan pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.103.

Project Number: Application of Teligent, Inc. for Approval of IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.103, Project Number 20768; Application of Teleport Communications Houston, Inc. and TCG Dallas. for Approval of IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.103, Project Number 20769; Application of WinStar Wireless, Inc. for Approval of IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.103, Project Number 20770; Application of Capital Telecommunications, Inc. for Approval of IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.103, Project Number 20771; Application of Hyperion Communications of Texas, L.P. for Approval of IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.103, Project Number 20772; Application of e.spire Communications, Inc. for Approval of IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.103, Project Number 20773; Application of Focal Communications Corporation of Texas for Approval of IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.103, Project Number 20799. (Applicants)

The Application: Applicants' proposed intraLATA equal access plans provide a proposal that, upon implementation, would provide customers with the ability to route intraLATA toll calls automatically, without the use of access codes, to the telecommunications services provider of their designation. Applicants' intraLATA equal access implementation plans will adopt a two- PIC methodology which will allow a telephone subscriber to select one primary interexchange carrier (PIC) for all 1+ and 0+ interLATA toll calls and either the same carrier or a different carrier for all 1+ and 0+ intraLATA toll calls.

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 Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 on or before May 27, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All comments should reference the appropriate project number.

TRD-9902709

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 11, 1999

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on May 4, 1999, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.154-54.159 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of DSLnet Communications, LLC for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 20830 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to initially provide data transmission services only, but requests authority to provide all forms of local exchange telecommunications services.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes a geographic area that is identical to the geographic area served by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and GTE Southwest, Inc. exchanges, as well as the exchange area(s) of any other local exchange company (LEC) that is not now, or ceases to be, subject to competitive protection as a small or rural LEC pursuant to 47 U.S.C. §251(f).

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512)936-7120 no later than May 26, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9902668

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 6, 1999

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on May 7, 1999, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.154 - 54.159 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Phone Reconnect of America L.L.C. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 20850 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide resold local exchange service only providing single party voice grade services, without vertical switching features, by reselling the services of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and GTE Southwest, Inc.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston Local Access and Transport Areas currently served by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and GTE Southwest, Inc.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later than May 26, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9902705

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 11, 1999

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on May 3, 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 Lower Colorado River Authority to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission Line within Kendall County, Docket Number 20827 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

The Application: In Docket Number 20827, Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) requests approval of 3.31 miles of 138-kV transmission line, to be known as Boerne South Tap - Boerne South, and a proposed substation to be known as the Boerne South substation. The proposed project will be located within Kendall County. The proposed project will solve a power transformer thermal-loading problem, improve line voltage, improve the line losses, and increase the system reliability. The proposed project will also increase system capacity necessary to support the high growth area's short term load requirements and also offer flexibility to meet the area's long term load growth.

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-9902673

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 6, 1999

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

Tariff Title and Number: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's Notice of Intent to File an Application for a New PLEXAR-Custom Service for Spring Branch ISD in Spring Branch, Texas Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.27. Tariff Control Number 20837.

The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval of its application for a new PLEXAR-Custom service for Spring Branch ISD in Spring Branch, 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 Houston exchange, and the geographic market for this specific PLEXAR-Custom service is the Houston 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-9902707

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 11, 1999

On May 5, 1999, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and United Telephone Company d/b/a UTEL, 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 20836. 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 20836. 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 June 2, 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 20836.

TRD-9902685

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 10, 1999

On April 30, 1999, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Media Communications Consultants, LLC, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under 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 20819. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA §252(e)(2) the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, under FTA §252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited review of this application.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 20819. 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 June 8, 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 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 docket or who wish to comment on the application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Office of 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 20819.

TRD-9902684

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 10, 1999

On May 5, 1999, CenturyTel of Lake Dallas, Inc. and Golden Harbor of Texas, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under 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 20838. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA §252(e)(2) the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, under FTA §252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited review of this application.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 20838. 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 June 8, 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 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 docket or who wish to comment on the application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Office of 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 20838.

TRD-9902686

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 10, 1999

On May 5, 1999, CenturyTel of San Marcos, Inc. and Golden Harbor of Texas, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under 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 20839. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA §252(e)(2) the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, under FTA §252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited review of this application.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 20839. 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 June 8, 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 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 docket or who wish to comment on the application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Office of 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 20839.

TRD-9902687

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 10, 1999

On May 5, 1999, Preferred Carrier Services, Inc. d/b/a Phones for All and GTE Southwest, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under 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 20840. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA §252(e)(2) the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, under FTA §252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited review of this application.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 20840. 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 June 8, 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 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 docket or who wish to comment on the application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Office of 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 20840.

TRD-9902688

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 10, 1999

On May 5, 1999, Accutel of Texas, Inc. and GTE Southwest, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under 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 20841. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA §252(e)(2) the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, under FTA §252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited review of this application.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 20841. 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 June 8, 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 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 docket or who wish to comment on the application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Office of 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 20841.

TRD-9902689

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 10, 1999

On May 5, 1999, CenturyTel of San Marcos, Inc. and Golden Harbor of Texas, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under 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 20842. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA §252(e)(2) the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, under FTA §252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited review of this application.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 20842. 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 June 8, 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 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 docket or who wish to comment on the application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Office of 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 20842.

TRD-9902690

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 10, 1999

On May 5, 1999, CenturyTel of Lake Dallas, Inc. and Golden Harbor of Texas, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under 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 20843. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA §252(e)(2) the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, under FTA §252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited review of this application.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 20843. 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 June 8, 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 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 docket or who wish to comment on the application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Office of 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 20843.

TRD-9902691

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 10, 1999

On May 5, 1999, CenturyTel of Port Aransas, Inc. and Golden Harbor of Texas, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under 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 20844. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA §252(e)(2) the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, under FTA §252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited review of this application.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 20844. 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 June 8, 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 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 docket or who wish to comment on the application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Office of 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 20844.

TRD-9902692

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 10, 1999

On May 5, 1999, CenturyTel of Port Aransas, Inc. and Golden Harbor of Texas, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under 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 20845. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA §252(e)(2) the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, under FTA §252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited review of this application.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 20845. 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 June 8, 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 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 docket or who wish to comment on the application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Office of 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 20845.

TRD-9902693

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 10, 1999

On May 6, 1999, Sandstream Communications and Entertainment, Inc. and GTE Southwest, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §§11.001-63.063 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 20849. The joint application and the underlying amendment to the 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 20849. 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 June 6, 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 20849.

TRD-9902715

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 11, 1999

A Request for Proposals (RFP) will be issued pursuant to Title II of the Texas Utilities Code §14.001, which authorizes the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to do anything that is necessary and convenient to exercise its power and jurisdiction to regulate and supervise the public utilities within its jurisdiction.

Eligible Proposers. The PUC is requesting proposals from entities with experience in court reporting and transcription services that have met the certification requirements of Chapter 52 of the Texas Government Code. Entities that meet the definition of a historically underutilized business (HUB), as defined in Chapter 2161, Texas Government Code, §2161.100, are encouraged to submit a proposal.

Project Description. The PUC is requesting proposals for the provision of court reporting and verbatim transcription services for various meetings, hearings, depositions, and other proceedings conducted by the PUC. As part of the reporting service, proposers will be required on occasion to provide computer aided real-time captioning (CART) capabilities through the use of EZ Pro 500 or better equipment. Additionally, proposers will transcribe proceedings recorded on tape which proposer was not directed to report and for which transcription service is requested by the PUC or any interested party, with the understanding that the proposer cannot certify their verbatim correctness of court reporting services.

Selection Criteria. A proposal will be selected based on the ability of the proposer to provide the best value in carrying out requirements identified in the RFP. Proposals will be evaluated using these criteria:

1. Ability to produce accurate transcripts.

2. Ability to produce timely transcripts.

3. Ability to supply products which are compatible with existing PUC software.

4. Experience in providing transcription services for similar agencies.

5. Ability to provide real time captioning of hearings.

6. Cost to the commission.

The PUC will evaluate proposals and make a selection. Proposers will be notified in writing of the selection. However, the PUC reserves the right not to award any contract as a result of this RFP.

Requesting the Proposal. A complete copy of the RFP may be obtained by writing Susan K. Durso, Administrative Counsel, Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or susan.durso@email.puc.state.tx.us, or fax (512) 936-7003. The RFP will be available May 21, 1999, and will be mailed on that date to all parties who have requested a copy.

Deadline for Receipt of Proposals. Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 21, 1999, in the Central Records Division, Room G-113, Public tility Commission of Texas, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. Proposals received in the Central Records Division after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 21, 1999 will not be considered. Proposals may be received in Central Records between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Regardless of the method of submission of the proposal, the commission will rely solely on the time/date stamp of the Central Records Division in establishing the time and date of receipt.

TRD-9902674

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: May 6, 1999