Ark-Tex Council of Governments
Request for Proposals for Computer Equipment
The Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG), on behalf of the Northeast
Texas Workforce Development Board (NETWDB), is soliciting proposals for the
procurement of computer equipment, and printers.
The project is seeking; fifty (50) Intel Pentium III 650 Desktop workstations,
five (5) Hewlett Packard PhotoSmart P1000 printers.
Potential respondents may obtain a copy of the request for proposal by
contacting Bill Moss or Malinda Walker, Ark-Tex Council of Governments, P.O.
Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505-5307, or call (903) 832-8636. The deadline
for proposal submission is Thursday, April 13, 2000, at 5:00 p.m.
TRD-200002091
James C. Fisher, Jr.
Executive Director
Ark-Tex Council of Governments
Filed: March 22, 2000
Request for Proposals
Notice of Request for Proposals.
The State
Auditor's Office (SAO) is requesting proposals from Consultants for a performance
audit of the asset management function at selected Texas state agencies and
institutions of higher education (Agencies).
Objective and Scope of Work:
This project's
objective is to determine whether inadequate inventory and asset management
practices at certain Agencies create a risk of property loss. Sub-objectives
of the project will include the following:
(1) Quantifying the effect of any identified weaknesses;
(2) Providing industry-accepted criteria for inventory and asset management,
including performance measures to monitor and evaluate the inventory and asset
management process; and
(3) Developing cost-effective recommendations for state agencies and universities
to use in managing their inventory and assets.
The Consultant will select the Agencies after performing a risk analysis
approved by the SAO. The Consultant will furnish findings and recommendations
to each Agency after fieldwork testing and data analysis. In addition, the
Consultant will summarize its findings and recommendations and submit the
summary to the SAO.
Statement of Experience.
Respondents must
provide evidence of extensive experience in statistical sampling methods,
data analysis, and knowledge of current inventory management practices and
procedures.
Awards Procedure.
All proposals must meet
the requirements set forth in the RFP, available from the SAO in April 2000.
SAO staff will evaluate all compliant proposals based on the criteria in the
RFP. At any time during this process, proposers may be asked to clarify their
proposal, which may include telephone inquiries, revisions to the proposal,
or an oral presentation at the SAO. The SAO reserves the right to accept or
reject any or all proposals submitted. Issuance of this RFP creates no obligation
to award a contract or to pay proposal preparation costs.
TO OBTAIN THE RFP, CONTACT:
Lucien Hughes
at (512) 479-4774; State Auditor's Office; P. O. Box 12067; Austin, Texas
78711-2067, or send an e-mail request for the RFP to lhughes@sao.state.tx.us
TRD-200002090
Leticia E. Flores
Associate General Counsel
Texas State Auditor's Office
Filed: March 22, 2000
Request for Applications
Introduction:
The Texas Cancer Council announces the availability of state funds to be
awarded to support the
Texas Cancer Plan
.
Funds will be awarded to selected entities that display collaborative, innovative,
and effective programs providing cancer related quality of life or symptom
management programs to their community. It is anticipated that these will
be two (2) year projects and the maximum funding each project will receive
annually in FY 2001 and FY 2002 will be $50,000. Truly innovative projects
may be considered for a third year of funding to develop a model program that
can be disseminated statewide.
Purpose:
The purpose of the Request for Applications (RFA) is to solicit statewide
applications for projects that will promote cancer quality of life and symptom
management programs among cancer survivors, families, and caregivers.
Eligibility requirements:
All applicants must meet the following criteria: The proposal must be made
on behalf of a collaborative partnership (an affiliation of at least five
individuals who are either representatives of community agencies, organizations,
or interested individuals from the community). Letters of intent and applications
must be submitted by an entity that will serve as the fiscal agent and legal
contractor for the project. The lead entity may be a governmental agency,
educational institution, a nonprofit organization, or a for-profit organization.
Letter of intent requirements:
To be considered for funding, letters of intent must be received in the
Council office by 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2000. The Council will acknowledge the
receipt of letters of intent in writing. Letters of intent may be mailed to
P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, or sent by facsimile machine: (512) 475-2563.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Council office immediately upon sending
a letter of intent to ensure that the letter is received. Contact the Council
at (512) 463-3190.
Letters of intent should not exceed five (5) pages and should succinctly
identify the lead contractor; members of the partnership; problem to be addressed;
population to be reached; and geographic area covered. Additionally, for each
fiscal year of the two year initiative, the letter of intent should state
the project goals; objectives; major activities to attain the objectives;
expected outcomes; number of people to be reached; and requested budget amounts.
Letters of intent must be submitted in a font-size no smaller than 11 point.
Semi-finalist selection and application preparation
workshop:
Council staff will review letters of intent and semi-finalists will be
selected, based on the criteria outlined in this funding announcement. By
May 8, semi-finalists will be notified telephonically of their selection as
a semi-finalist, mailed a funding application packet, and invited to attend
an application technical assistance workshop. The applicants' workshop will
be held in Austin on Monday, May 22, 2000. This workshop will be open to all
semi-finalists and will be conducted to clarify RFA requirements, provide
technical assistance on application preparation, and delineate Council expectations.
Semi-finalists are responsible for any travel expenses (parking, transportation,
lodging, et cetera) incurred to attend the workshop.
Application requirements:
Applications from the semi-finalists will be due at the Texas Cancer Council
office by 5 p.m. on June 2, 2000. Applications must be submitted according
to the Texas Cancer Council's application instructions and forms.
Applications sent by facsimile machine will not
be accepted
.
Application instructions provide information about disallowable expenses,
reimbursement policies, and reporting requirements. Application materials,
and a copy of the
Texas Cancer Plan
, can be
obtained by calling (512) 463-3190.
Project requirements:
Projects funded under this initiative must provide:
* A culturally relevant quality of life and/or symptom management education
program based on community needs.
* Quality of life and/or symptom management information for cancer survivors,
families, and/or caregivers that addresses one or more of the following aspects:
-Fatigue
-Nutrition
-Pain management
-Psycho-social needs
-End of life needs
* Awareness and access to supportive services.
* A method for evaluating the project's effectiveness.
Project must also:
* Demonstrate previous successful experience or background knowledge in
providing culturally relevant health promotion services, preferably in the
area of cancer prevention and/or control.
* Document the selected population's needs and how the proposed project
will address these needs.
* Propose innovative responses to the selected population's unmet needs.
* Involve and coordinate with local American Cancer Society offices in
developing programs.
* Provide assurances that the proposed project utilizes existing credible
educational materials (such as those from the National Cancer Institute, Centers
for Disease Control, and the American Cancer Society), wherever appropriate.
* Document strong community support for this initiative and community collaboration
through the sharing of resources (equipment, personnel, volunteers, educational
resources, et cetera) from a variety of community agencies/organizations.
* Document collaboration with established programs and agencies addressing
cancer concerns, such as the Regional School Health Specialists, American
Cancer Society, American Association of Retired Persons, Komen Foundation,
and Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program providers (Texas Department
of Health contractors).
* Provide assurances that the project does not duplicate existing services
or resources in the community.
* Provide evidence that the project has the capability of being sustained
within the community after termination of Council funding (favorable weight
will be given to proposals that indicate, where appropriate, that active attempts
will be made to solicit additional funds or continuation funds for the project
- including a list of sources to be approached).
* Document an in-kind contribution of at least ten percent. In-kind contributions
may include applicant funds committed to the project, donated services, or
other in-kind contributions. The Council reserves the right to waive this
requirement, on a case-by-case basis.
Funding awards:
Applications will be reviewed by Council staff for completeness and technical
merit. The Texas Cancer Council will make final funding decisions on or about
August 2, 2000. Written notification of approval can be expected by August
10, 2000. All applicants will receive written notification of the Council's
decisions regarding their applications.
The Council's funding decision will be based on:
* Degree to which the application addresses the goals of the
Texas Cancer Plan
, as described in the purposes and requirements of
the funding announcement;
* The scope of the project, including the anticipated number of people
served;
* Innovative aspects of the proposed project;
* Applicant's collaboration with other relevant community groups and/or
state-level organizations/agencies who provide cancer services; * Applicant's
qualifications to conduct the proposed project;
* Reasonableness of budgeted amounts and appropriateness of budget justifications;
* Evidence of a sound plan for continuity of the project beyond Council
funding; and
* Completeness and clarity of the application.
The Texas Cancer Council has sole discretion and reserves the right to
reject any or all applications received in response to this funding announcement.
This announcement does not constitute a commitment by the Council to award
a contract or to pay costs incurred in the preparation of an application.
It is anticipated that up to three (3) projects will be selected under
this initiative to receive Council funding through August 31, 2002. The Council
may fund more, or fewer projects, based on the merit of applications received
and the availability of funding. The Council reserves the right to take the
needs of geographic locations into consideration when selecting projects.
Funded projects must submit annual continuation applications. The Council
will award annual continuation contracts, based upon a review of the contractor's
achievement of the prior year's work plan objectives and performance measure
projections, the merits of the contractor's continuation application, and
the availability of Council funding.
Use of funds:
Council funds are intended for start-up expenses and operational costs,
such as staff salaries and basic benefits, education materials, and other
administrative expenses. Funds may not be used for indirect costs, remodeling
of buildings to accommodate health services, purchase of clinic equipment,
reduction of deficits from pre-existing operations, clinical research, or
treatment. Further, funds may not be used to supplant existing funds or services,
or to duplicate existing resources or services. Additionally, Council funds
may not be used for clinical services, such as mammograms, Pap smears, or
other cancer screening tests. Projects are to provide such services through
other funding sources or donations.
Additional information:
For additional information about this funding announcement, contact Don
Ray, Program Manager, Texas Cancer Council, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas
78711, (512) 463-3190.
TRD-200002227
Mickey L. Jacobs, M.S.H.P.
Executive Director
Texas Cancer Council
Filed: March 28, 2000
Notice of Request for Proposals
Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller
of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces its Request for Proposals (RFP)
from qualified independent consultants to provide the Comptroller with computer-related
consulting services for a public Texas Sales and Use Tax Web Filing Site.
The successful respondent, if any, shall analyze, identify, review and resolve
any and all infrastructure configuration, performance and/or architecture
issues relating to the public Texas Sales and Use Tax Web Filing Site. The
successful respondent will expected to begin performance of the contract on
or about May 15, 2000.
Contact:
Parties interested in submitting
a proposal should contact Kelly O'Shieles, Assistant General Counsel - Contracts
at the Comptroller of Public Accounts, 111 E. 17th St., Room G-24, Austin,
Texas 78774, (512) 305-8673, to obtain a complete copy of the RFP. The Comptroller
will mail copies of the RFP only to those parties specifically requesting
a copy. The RFP will be available for pick-up at the above referenced address
on Friday, April 7, 2000, between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Zone Time
(CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. The Comptroller will also
make the RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace after Friday,
April 7, 2000, 2:00 p.m. CZT. The website address is www.marketplace.state.tx.us.
All written inquiries must be received at the above referenced address prior
to 2:00 p.m. CZT on Friday, April 14, 2000. All responses to questions and
other information pertaining to this procurement will be posted electronically
on ! the Texas Marketplace. Questions received after this time and date will
not be considered. Prospective respondents are encouraged to fax Questions,
to (512) 475-0973, to ensure timely receipt.
Evaluation Criteria:
Proposals will be evaluated
under the evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP.
Closing Date:
Proposals must be received
in the Legal Counsel's Office no later than 2:00 p.m. CZT, on April 28, 2000.
Proposals received after this time and date will not be considered.
Evaluation and Award Procedure:
All proposals
will be subject to evaluation by a committee based upon the evaluation criteria
set forth in the RFP. The Comptroller will make the final decision.
The Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals
submitted. The Comptroller is under no legal or other obligation to execute
a contract on the basis of this notice or the distribution of an RFP. Neither
this notice nor the RFP commits the Comptroller to pay for any costs incurred
prior to the execution of a contract.
The anticipated schedule of events is as follows:
Issuance of RFP
- April 7, 2000, 2:00
p.m. CZT;
Questions Due
- April 14, 2000,
2:00 p.m. CZT;
Proposals Due
- April 28, 2000,
2:00 p.m. CZT;
Contract Execution
- May 8,
2000;
Commencement of Work
- May 15, 2000.
TRD-200002262
David R. Brown
Assistant General Counsel, Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: March 29, 2000
Notice of Rate Ceilings
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following
rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in §§303.003,
303.005, and 303.009, Tex. Fin. Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for
the period of 04/03/00 - 04/09/00 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
2
/credit thru
$250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for
the period of 04/03/00 - 04/09/00 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The monthly ceiling as prescribed by §303.0053 for the period of 04/01/00
- 04/30/00 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.
The monthly ceiling as prescribed by §303.005 for the period of 04/01/00
- 04/30/00 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
1
Credit for personal, family or household
use.
2
Credit for business, commercial, investment
or other similar purpose.
3
For variable rate commercial transactions
only.
TRD-200002216
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: March 28, 2000
Application(s) for a Merger or Consolidation
Notice is given that the following application has been filed with the
Texas Credit Union Department and is under consideration:
An application was received from EPNE Credit Union (El Paso) seeking approval
to merge with West Texas Credit Union (El Paso) with the latter being the
surviving credit union.
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to
an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of
this publication. Any written comments must provide all information that the
interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application.
All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits
of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed
to the Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas
78752-1699.
TRD-200002260
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Texas Credit Union Department
Filed: March 29, 2000
Request for Qualifications Soliciting Training for Staff and Policy Board Members
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to trainers is filed under the provisions
of the Government Code 2254.
Notice is given that the East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) as the
administrative unit for the local Workforce Development Board is soliciting
information for the provision of training on Workforce related topics to workforce
center staff, policy board members, and/or board staff. We desire to receive
information on the services trainers can provide and available dates to provide
them. It is our intent to produce a list of trainers and the services they
can provide for specific dates in the time period specified.
Interested parties should contact: Daniel Pippin, Regional Planner, ETCOG
(903) 984-8641. If Mr. Pippin is unavailable, you may speak with Gary Allen,
Section Chief - Planning and Board Support. Requests for the Request for Qualifications
should be sent to: East Texas Council of Governments, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore,
TX 75662, Attention: Daniel Pippin, Fax: 903-983-1440.
The closing date for the receipt of responses to the Request of Qualifications
is 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time, April 20, 2000.
The ETCOG Executive Committee, who will be responsible for contract award,
will review responses.
TRD-200002101
Glynn Knight
Executive Director
East Texas Council of Governments
Filed: March 23, 2000
Correction of Error
The Texas Education Agency adopted an amendment to 19 TAC §33.5, Code
of Ethics. The adopted amendment was published in the March 24, 2000, issue
of the
Texas Register
(25 TexReg 2564). Two
figures were filed with the adopted amendment to 19 TAC §33.5. The figures
appeared in the Tables & Graphics section of the
Texas Register
.
Due to error by the Texas Education Agency, the figure entitled "Report
of Expenditures of Persons Providing Services to the State Board of Education
Relating to the Management and Investment of the Permanent School Fund" on
page 2669, the date in the heading was incorrect. The reporting period in
the figure heading should read:
"June 1,______ through May 31,______."
TRD-200002281
Texas Education Agency
Notice of Request for Proposals for the Emergency Medical Services Local Projects Grant Program
PURPOSE
. The Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Local Projects Grant program was established in 1990 for the purpose of improving
EMS throughout Texas by providing money and technical assistance to eligible
organizations. This program is administered by the Bureau of Emergency Management
(bureau) of the Texas Department of Health (department). The program provides
reimbursement for approved cost incurred for a specific project completed
during a specified contract period, September 1, 2000 - August 31, 2001.
DESCRIPTION
. The department is accepting
proposals for local EMS projects to increase the availability and quality
of emergency pre-hospital health care. Applicable projects are those which
upon completion, will demonstrate a positive impact on the delivery of emergency
pre- hospital health care in the area implemented. Types of projects acceptable
for funding include: EMS certification training; specialty training related
to pre-hospital health management; EMS equipment; computers for data collection;
prevention projects; continuing education programs; ambulances; and system
development programs.
Contracts will be developed between the department and successful applicants
and will last for 12 months. The contracts will detail items such as budget,
reporting requirements, department general provisions, and any other specifies
that might apply to the award. All registered, licensed, or certified organizations
as determined by the Bureau (e.g. licensed EMS providers, registered first
responder organizations) must maintain the appropriate credentials throughout
the specified contract period. The grant provides reimbursement for an approved
project and associated cost deemed reasonable and necessary and incurred after
the award is made and during the stated contract period only. Reimbursement
may be withheld and a request for return of funds may be necessary if any
of the stated requirements of this grant are not met. The Chief of the Bureau
of Financial Services or department's designee, is the only individual who
may legally commit the department to expenditure of public funds. No cost
chargeable to the proposed contract may be reimbursed before receipt of a
fully executed contract. For EMS certification projects, proof of successful
certification must be submitted within 45 days following the end of the contract
period. In addition, it will be the responsibility of the grant recipient
to maintain a record of all costs and activities related to the administration
of the project. Projects must start on or after September 1, 2000, and be
completed prior to August 31, 2001.
The average award in 1999-2000 was approximately $8,787 with a range of
$240 to $42,932. The maximum grant for a new ambulance will be $35,000.
Matching funds may come from sources such as local funds, private donations,
other state grants, federal grants, or private foundations. "Soft" or "in-kind"
matching funds are not acceptable. Matching funds will be required for the
following:
Any individual equipment item with a useful life of more than one year
and a cost greater than $1,000 (including shipping costs) requires 50% matching
funds, with the following exceptions: (1) fax machines, stereo equipment,
cameras, video recorders/players, computers, software and printers. These
items require a 50% match if the individual cost exceeds $500 and the useful
life is greater than one year; and (2) medical laboratory equipment (defined
as microscopes, oscilloscopes, centrifuges, balances, and incubators) will
require a 50% match if the unit cost exceeds $500.
Any project that involves advanced life support (ALS) will require the
signature of a medical director on the application page. ALS projects include,
but are not limited to, items such as the purchase of monitor/defibrillator/pacer
units, automated external defibrillators, and ALS training.
Any project that involves hosting of an initial certification course or
continuing education course will require prior discussion of the potential
course with EMS staff at the local public health region office. On-site training
requests must indicate the distance to the nearest training facility.
Any project involving the purchase of computers and computer related items,
including accessories and software, must be thoroughly described within the
proposal. An appropriate description would be "300 MHz Pentium Processor,
64 MG RAM, 6.0 GB hard drive, 56K modem, 24X CD ROM." Also, a similar description
of make and model for the printer, monitor, and any software is essential.
The program only provides reimbursement for approved costs associated with
the implementation of the approved project. Projects will be funded until
funds have been exhausted or preset limits reached. Examples of costs that
are not applicable for funding include items such as salaries, fringe benefits,
indirect costs, disposable supplies, and day-to-day operating expenses (e.g.
fuel, insurance, loan payments, rent, etc.). Land purchases or building funds
do not qualify as applicable projects under this program.
Should a project not be completed or the full allocation of funding not
be used, the department may redistribute funds at its discretion. The department
reserves the right to fund projects at any level considered appropriate, according
to the availability of funds and justification for need. Any costs incurred
prior to the contract start date (September 1, 2000) will not be eligible
for reimbursement.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
. Proposals will be accepted
from organizations directly or indirectly responsible for providing or impacting
emergency pre-hospital health care. (e.g. Licensed EMS providers, registered
first responder organizations, EMS training programs, local governments, and
other organizations without direct patient care responsibility impacting emergency
pre-hospital health care). First responder organizations must be registered
with the Texas Department of Health. Registered first responder organizations
have the proper Bureau first responder paperwork, based on 25 Texas Administrative
Code §157.21 First Responder Organization Registry, entered into the
department network as active no later than deadline date of this application.
In addition, applicants must be members of their regional advisory council.
Failure to comply with these requirements of the grant constitutes grounds
for revocation of any award made as part of the local projects grant program.
LIMITATIONS
. The department reserves the
right to reject any or all applications and is not liable for costs incurred
by the applicant in the development, submission, or review of the application.
Costs incurred in the preparation of the application shall be borne by the
applicant and are not allowable in the Request for Proposals (RFP).
The department reserves the right to alter, amend, or modify any provisions
of this RFP, or to withdraw this RFP, at any time prior to the award of a
contract pursuant thereto, if in the best interest of the department or the
State of Texas to do so. The decision of the department will be administratively
final in this regard.
DEADLINE
. The deadline for submitting the
application, original proposal, applicable forms, plus three copies of each
will be 5:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, June 14, 2000. The application page
and proposal may be faxed to (512) 834-6611, and may be counted as one of
the required copies. Only those original proposals and copies, which are postmarked
or received by this deadline will be reviewed regardless of the circumstances.
Applications may be mailed, hand delivered, or faxed. If delivered by hand,
the proposal must be taken to the Exchange Building, Bureau of Emergency Management,
8407 Wall Street, Suite S220, Austin, Texas, no later than the specified deadline.
The original and three copies of the completed application, applicable
forms, and proposal should be submitted to Kathryn C. Perkins, Acting Bureau
Chief, Attention: Local Projects Grant Program, Bureau of Emergency Management,
Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199.
EVALUATION AND SELECTION
. Proposals will
be reviewed and evaluated based on information provided by the applicant.
Eligibility criteria includes, but is not limited to: proposal received or
postmarked by 5:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, June 14, 2000; all signatures
included; original documents provided; Medical Director's signature for ALS
projects included; project can be completed by August 31, 2001; agency has
not made any purchases prior to September 1, 2000; proposal does not exceed
ten pages, including attachments; applications representing multiple organizations
(three or more) will be allowed one page per organization with a maximum of
twenty pages, including attachments; proposal is typed or computer generated
(does not apply to application page); and proposal offers matching funds,
if required. Evaluation criteria includes, but is not limited to: level of
registration (licensed provider or registered first responder, EMS education
agency, or other support agency); percentage of volunteer staff; use of EMS
instructors in proposals for prevention programs or EMS training; history
of prior local projects grant award; number of agencies benefiting from proposal;
length of time in operation; proposal will upgrade level of service from Basic
Life Support (BLS) to Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Mobile Intensive Care
Unit (MICU); letters of support included; average transport distance provided;
detail included in project budget; detail included in project timeline; type
of county noted (frontier, rural, or urban); call volume; highest level of
service available in county; method of project evaluation; current, pending,
or past investigations or disciplinary action; multi-entity (three or more
organizations) proposals shall include: name of provider/First Responder or
other recipient; justification of provider/First Responders need; itemized
list of equipment being requested and intended recipient; signature of Medical
Director for all providers for whom ALS equipment is being requested.
Proposals will be reviewed to ensure all budget items requested are applicable
and appropriate, that matching funds are available and that implementation
of the proposed project is possible. Tentative approval will be given by the
Acting Chief of the Bureau of Emergency Management and the Associate Commissioner
for Health Care Quality and Standards. Final approval will be given by the
Commissioner of Health or the Commissioner's appointed agent. All projects
not funded will remain active until the end of the funding cycle for consideration
in the event funding becomes available.
The department strongly supports the concept of cooperative applications
between multiple providers and/or registered first responder programs, and
applications that clearly demonstrate and document regional projects involving
multiple service organizations. In the event of a cooperative application
between multiple entities being submitted, an itemized proposal must be provided
to clearly identify equipment/training allocation. Though not a prerequisite
for this grant, the department encourages all applicants to pursue such cooperative
agreements. Additionally, preference will be given to proposals that are most
economical (i.e. refurbished ambulances will be given preference over new
ambulances).
CONTACT
. Information concerning the RFP may
be obtained from Ed Loomis, Local Project Grants Program, Bureau of Emergency
Management, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin Texas
78756, Telephone (512) 834-6700 ext. 2376, Fax (512) 834-6611 or email ed.loomis@tdh.state.tx.us.
TRD-200002244
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: March 29, 2000
Request for Proposal
Description:
The Houston-Galveston Area Council
(H-GAC) as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is requesting written
proposals to perform traffic and transportation data collection for Congestion
Mitigation Analysis (CMA) and Transportation Control Measures (TCMs). The
primary objective of this project is to gather traffic and transportation
system data to evaluate the justification of new added-capactiy projects with
and without the application of any TCMs. A secondary objective of this study
is to gather the Before-Implementation and After-Implementation TCM data,
including Travel-Time Runs to measure TCM effectiveness over time. The Request
for Proposal (RFP) can be reviewed on H-GAC's web page at WWW.HGAC.COG.TX.US.
Also, a copy of the RFP can be obtained at the H-GAC offices at 3555 Timmons
Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas, 77027, or by contacting Mr. Jerry Bobo at
(713) 993-4571.
A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at 2:30
p.m. at H-GAC's Conference Room "B" (Second Floor of 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston,
Texas 77027). Questions from consultants concerning any aspect of the RFP
will be addressed during this meeting. Please RSVP to Mr. ILyas Choudry at
(713) 993-4564, if you plan to attend. The deadline for the submission of
this proposal is Tuesday, May 02, 2000, by 4:00 PM.
TRD-200002165
Alan Clark
MPO Director
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Filed: March 24, 2000
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) solicits information from organizations
and individuals interested in preparing and conducting a marketing campaign-including
advertising, public relations, and media relations-for the Gulf Coast Workforce
Board's regional system. This system provides a variety of services for more
than 95,000 businesses and 4.5 million residents of the 13-county area that
includes Houston, Harris County, and the twelve surrounding counties. Prospective
proposers may obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals online at http://www.gulfcoastjobs.org/rfp.html
or by contacting Carol Kimmick or Mary Soria at 713.627.3200 or by sending
email to ckimmick@hgac.cog.tx.us. Responses are due at H-GAC offices by 12:00
noon on Thursday, May 18, 2000. Late proposals will not be accepted. There
will be no exceptions.
TRD-200002250
Jack Steele
Executive Director
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Filed: March 29, 2000
Public Hearings-Statewide Program Directions and Funding Priorities for Texas Department of Health and Human Services, Texas Department of Health, Texas Department of Human Services and Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
This posting supersedes the posting that appeared in the March 24, 2000,
issue of the
Texas Register
(25 TexReg 2679).
How can health and human services programs help you in State Fiscal Years
2002- 2003? (September 2001 - August 2003)
Give your comments and suggestions on statewide program directions and
funding priorities to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas
Department of Health, Texas Department of Human Services, and the Texas Department
of Protective and Regulatory Services at public hearings to be held on the
following dates:
April 11 - Houston - 5 p.m. - Power Center, 12401 South Post Oak
April 20 - El Paso - 12:30 p.m. - Region 19 Education Service Center, Tierra
Del Sol Conference Room, 6611 Boeing Drive
April 25 - Fort Worth - 5 p.m. - Botanic Gardens & Conservatory Auditorium,
3220 North Botanic Gardens Drive
April 27 - Edinburg - 1:30 p.m. - Tropical Texas Mental Health Mental Retardation,
1901 South 24th Street
Testimony will be taken on all programs and services provided by health
and human services agencies in the State of Texas. Programs and services include,
but are not limited to, the following: community care services; preventive
child health care; long term care services; licensing of child care facilities;
regulation of long term care facilities; dental services; child and adult
foster care; genetic services; child care for low-income families; nutrition
services; child and adult protective services; prenatal care; services to
children in need of special health care; family planning; community initiatives
for youth; prescription drugs; case management services for high-risk pregnant
women and infants, and children in need of special health care; provider reimbursement;
TANF cash assistance; prevention and early intervention services.
Block grant funding sources include, but are not limited to, the following:
Title XX Social Services Block Grant, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
(TANF), Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, and Title X Public
Health Services Act.
Copies of the Title XX Intended Use Report for Fiscal Year 2000 may be
obtained by contacting the Texas Department of Human Services at 512/438-3056.
Contact Gary Bego at 512/424-6630 if you have questions about the hearings.
Persons with disabilities who will need auxiliary aids or services at the
hearings are asked to contact Civil Rights at the Texas Department of Human
Services 438-4313 (voice ) or 512/438- 2960 (TDD) at least five days in advance
of the hearing.
Written comments may be submitted to: Gary Bego, Health and Human Services
Commission, P. O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711.
TRD-200002220
Paul Leche
Agency Liaison
Texas Department of Human Services
Filed: March 28, 2000
Request for Proposal (RFP):
The Texas Department
of Human Services (TDHS) is requesting proposals from providers for the delivery
of case management services provided through the Community Living Assistance
and Support Services (CLASS) program. To be eligible to contract with the
department, a case management agency must be selected in the RFP process,
be enrolled as a CLASS provider, and attend and complete mandatory CLASS provider
agency training.
Texas Register Publication Date:
This announcement
should appear in the Texas Register on April 7, 2000.
Purpose:
The purpose of this RFP is to meet
the department's requirements for periodic re-procurement of CLASS providers
and to offer participants a choice of providers.
Description of Services:
A case management
agency enrolls participants in the CLASS program and is the focal point for
developing service plans, coordinating services, and tracking participant
progress. The case manager convenes the interdisciplinary team (IDT) that
is responsible for developing the plan of care and assures that services are
consistent with the needs and preferences of the individual participant. Case
managers further assist in the identification and development of appropriate
community resources, crisis intervention, advocacy, and safeguarding individual
rights. The case manager works in a cooperative relationship with the direct
services agency which delivers home and community-based services.
Geographic Area:
The department intends to
contract for the delivery of CLASS services to the following number of individuals
in the following service areas/counties: Possibility of up to 95 individuals
in the Nueces area (Nueces, Jim Wells, Kleberg, San Patricio counties). Participants
have the choice of providers to deliver the services. One provider is already
providing services in the area.
Closing Date and Time:
Proposals must be
received by the department by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2000.
Contact Person for RFP:
To obtain a Request
for Proposal packet, please write Jessie Hood, System Support Specialist III,
CLASS Program, Texas Department of Human Services, 701 W. 51st Street (Mail
Code W-521, Austin, TX 78751), P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code W-521, Austin, Texas
78714-9030. You may call Jessie Hood at (512) 438-3516 or fax a request to
(512) 438-5135. The RFP packet will be available on Monday, April 10, 2000.
Bidder's Questions/Inquiries:
Bidders must
submit questions pertaining to the RFP and/or the CLASS program, in writing,
to TDHS to the attention of Jessie Hood at the address or fax number above.
All questions must be received by TDHS by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2000.
Historically underutilized businesses, public or private profit, with demonstrated
knowledge, competence and qualifications in performing these services are
encouraged to apply.
TRD-200002221
Paul Leche
Agency Liaison
Texas Department of Human Services
Filed: March 28, 2000
Notice of Contract Award
Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Texas Government Code, the Department
of Information Resources (DIR) announces the award of a consultant contract
for the Licensing System Requirements Analysis for fourteen regulatory agencies.
The Analysis shall include: documentation of regulatory system requirements,
solutions for process improvements through the use of technology, recommendations
for a regulatory system solution or solutions, an assessment of current systems,
an assessment of packaged systems, identification of required resources, the
estimated cost to buy or build a new system or systems, and strategies for
funding the development and implementation of the new system or systems.
The contract was awarded to Abdeladim & Associates, 17918 Holderness
Lane, Pflugerville, Texas 78660.
The contract begins March 20, 2000 and ends August 15, 2000. The total
value of the contract is $134,000.00.
Abdeladim & Associates is required to present a final report to DIR
on August 1, 2000.
TRD-200002261
C.J. Brandt, Jr.
General Counsel
Department of Information Resources
Filed: March 29, 2000
Insurer Services
The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of
Insurance and are under consideration:
Application for admission to the State of Texas by PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS
INDEMNITY COMPANY ("PMIC"), a foreign fire and casualty company. The home
office is in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
Application for admission to the State of Texas by MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE
INSURANCE COMPANY ("MAICO"), a foregin fire and casualty company. The home
office is in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
Application for admission to the State of Texas by BENEFIT LAND TITLE INSURANCE
COMPANY, a title company. The home office is in Santa Ana, California.
Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed
to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin,
Texas 78701.
TRD-200002255
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 29, 2000
The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket No.
2445, on April 19, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby,
Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, to consider
the nomination for re-appointment to the Board of Directors of the Texas Windstorm
Insurance Association (TWIA). Mr. Harley Londrie of Laguna Vista, Texas has
been nominated by the Office of Public Insurance Counsel for re-appointment
as a public member to serve on the TWIA Board.
The hearing is held pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 21.49, §5A,
which provides that the Commissioner after notice and hearing, may issue any
orders considered necessary to carry out the purposes of Article 21.49 (Catastrophe
Property Insurance Pool Act), including but not limited to, maximum rates,
competitive rates, and policy forms. Any person may appear and testify for
or against the proposed appointment.
Pursuant to Article 21.49, §5, two members of the nine-member TWIA
Board of Directors are to be representatives of the general public, nominated
by the Office of Public Insurance Counsel, who, as of the date of the appointment,
reside in a catastrophe area and are TWIA policyholders; and two members are
to be local recording agents licensed under the Texas Insurance Code with
demonstrated experience in the TWIA and whose principal offices, as of the
date of the appointment, are located in a catastrophe area.
Any questions concerning this matter should be addressed to David Durden,
Associate Commissioner, Property and Casualty Division, (512) 322-3430, MC
104-5A, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
TRD-200002163
Bernice Ross
Sylvia Gutierrez
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 24, 2000
The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed
with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.
Application for admission to Texas of The Epoch Group, L.C., a foreign
third party administrator. The home office is Kansas City, Missouri.
Application for incorporation in Texas of Community Neuropsychiatric Network,
(doing business under the assumed name of Community Behavioral Health Network,
a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Houston, Texas.
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed
with the Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits,
MC 107-5A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
TRD-200002240
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 28, 2000
RFP Lotto/Cash 5 Drawing Machines
The Texas Lottery Commission announces the issuance of a Request for Proposals
for Lotto/Cash 5 Drawing Machines (the "RFP"). The purpose of the RFP is to
obtain proposals from qualified vendors to provide Lotto/Cash 5 drawing machines
and related services to the Texas Lottery.
Proposers responding to the RFP are expected to provide the Texas Lottery
with information, evidence and demonstrations that will permit awarding a
contract in a manner that provides the best value to the Texas Lottery.
The RFP is issued in accordance with the State Lottery Act, Texas Government
Code Chapter 466, and the procurement rules of the Texas Lottery. All responses
to the RFP are subject to the requirements of the State Lottery Act and the
procurement rules of the Texas Lottery, regardless of whether specifically
addressed in either the RFP or the response. All Proposers should read and
be familiar with the State Lottery Act and the procurement rules of the Texas
Lottery.
The time schedule for awarding a contract under this RFP is shown below.
The Texas Lottery reserves the right to amend the schedule.
Issuance of RFP - March 28, 2000
Letter of Intent to Propose Due - April 14, 2000 (4:00 p.m., CT)
Written Questions Due - April 17, 2000 (4:00 p.m., CT)
Answers to Written Questions Issued - April 21, 2000
Deadline for Proposals - May 5, 2000 (4:00 p.m., CT)
Announcement of the Apparent Successful Proposer - May 12, 2000
Delivery of Drawing Machines - June 30, 2000
To obtain a copy of the RFP, please contact Ridgely C. Bennett, Deputy
General Counsel, Texas Lottery Commission, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630,
telephone (512) 344-5050, or by facsimile at (512) 344-5189.
TRD-200002249
Ridgely C. Bennett
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: March 29, 2000
Enforcement Orders
An agreed order was entered regarding LOWENCO, INC., Docket No. 1998-0504-
MLM-E; SWR No. 38987; TNRCC PST ID No. 0055921 on March 16, 2000 assessing
$28,625 in administrative penalties with $13,625 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
William Puplampu, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0677 or Tim Haase, Enforcement
Coordinator at (512) 239-6007, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding FT. BEND PROPERTIES INC DBA FORT
BEND PROPERTIES, INC. DBA SPRING WEST WATER SUPPLY CORP., Docket No. 1998-1128-MWD-E;
TNRCC ID No. 12812-001 on March 16, 2000 assessing $2,500 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
John Sumner, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0497 or John Mead, Enforcement Coordinator
at (512) 239-6010, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box
13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding SIDNEY L. BISHOP JR., Docket No.
1998- 1011-MWD-E; WQ Permit No. 11099-001on March 16, 2000 assessing $3,000
in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
John Wright, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-2269 or Pamela Campbell, Enforcement
Coordinator at (512) 239-4493, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding RALPH J. MCSHAN, Docket No. 1999-1061-
OSS-E; On-Site Sewage Facility Certification No. 459561516 on March 16, 2000
assessing $1,750 in administrative penalties with $350 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Steven Lopez, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1896, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding HAROLD JACKSON SMITH, III, Docket
No. 1999-0873-OSS-E; OSSF Installer No. OS-5702 on March 16, 2000 assessing
$1,000 in administrative penalties with $200 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michelle Harris, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0492, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding ERNEST L. THOMPSON, Docket No. 1999-
0816-OSI-E; OSSF Installer No. OS-5196 on March 16, 2000 assessing $3,125
in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Sherry Smith, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0572, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding FINA OIL AND CHEMICAL COMPANY, Docket
No. 1999-0994-IHW-E; SWR No. 30551 on March 16, 2000 assessing $4,375 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Thomas Greimel, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5690, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding APPLIED INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS CORPORATION,
Docket No. 1999-1102-IWD-E; TPDES Permit No. TX0094129 on March 16, 2000 assessing
$4,000 in administrative penalties with $800 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Clausewitz, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2359, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding STEVEN LEWIS DBA FRESNO MOBILE HOME
PARK, Docket No. 1999-0737-IWD-E; WQ Permit No. 0012804-001 and TPDES Permit
No. TX0093912(E)8820) on March 16, 2000 assessing $3,750 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Joseph Daley, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-3308, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding HUMUS PRODUCTS OF AMERICA, INC.,
Docket No. 1999-0717-IWD-E; No TNRCC ID No. on March 16, 2000 assessing $3,125
in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
John Wright, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-2269 or Gilbert Angelle, Enforcement
Coordinator at (512) 239-4489, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding CROSBY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT,
Docket No. 1999-0874-MWD-E; WQ Permit No. 11388-001; TPDES Permit No. TX0054151
on March 16, 2000 assessing $5,000 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michelle Harris, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0492, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Genesis Service Co., Inc., Docket
No. 1999- 0822-PST-E; PST Facility ID Nos. 0008055, 0008059, 0008063, 0024680,
0038673, 0038675, 0038822 on March 16, 2000 assessing $20,250 in administrative
penalties with $4,050 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Joseph Daley, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-3308, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding ALI KERIMAGHAEE, GENESIS SERVICE
CO, INC. AND KEVIN MOMIN DBA SHOP-N-SAVE; Docket No. 1999-0898-PST-E; PST
Facility ID No. 008064 on March 16, 2000 assessing $3,150 in administrative
penalties with $630 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Jospeh Daley, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-3308, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding ALIEF PETROLEUM, INC., Docket No.
1999- 0942-PST-E; PST Facility ID No. 0039680 on March 16, 2000 assessing
$2,750 in administrative penalties with $550 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Erika Fair, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6673, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding EDGAR EVANS DBA 377 STOP N GO, Docket
No. 1999-1237-PST-E; PST Facility ID No. 0006310 on March 16, 2000 assessing
$1,250 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Karen Berryman, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2172, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding FRANK DRUMMOND DBA DEE & DEE
OIL COMPANY, Docket No. 1999-0546-PST-E; PST Facility ID No. 0046944 on March
16, 2000 assessing $6,000 in administrative penalties with $1,200 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Randy Norwood, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1879, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding VALLEY STAR, INC. DBA MIKE GANT'S
GROCERY, Docket No. 1999-0844-PST-E; PST Facility ID No. 0026920 on March
16, 2000 assessing $2,625 in administrative penalties with $525 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael De La Cruz, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0259, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding G B A K PROPERTIES, INC., Docket
No. 1999-0799-PST-E (@0035534(E)13854) on March 16, 2000 assessing $1,800
in administrative penalties with $360 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Kent Heath, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4575, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding SPENCER DISTRIBUTING CO. DBA JJ'S
FAST STOP, Docket No. 1999-1068-PST-E; PST Facility ID No. 0068927 on March
16, 2000 assessing $1,375 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Clausewitz, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2359, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding SSN INVESTMENTS, LLC DBA MARKET PLACE
#3, Docket No. 1999-0825-PST-E; PST Facility ID No. 0008056 on March 16, 2000
assessing $2,500 in administrative penalties with $500 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael De La Cruz, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0259, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding VP MOTORS, INCORPORATED DBA VP AUTO
SALES, Docket No. 1999-1267-AIR-E; Account No. DB-4350-M on March 16, 2000
assessing $500 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Carl Schnitz, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1892, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding MAVERICK TUBE CORPORATION, Docket
No. 1999-0090-AIR-E; Air Account No. MQ-0028-B on March 16, 2000 assessing
$53,000 in administrative penalties with $10,600 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Miriam Hall, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1044, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding PAR TOOL SUPPLY, INC. DBA PAR PRODUCTS,
Docket No. 1999-0963-AIR-E; CP-0356-L on March 16, 2000 assessing $34,375
in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael De La Cruz, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0259, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding U.S. STONE, INCORPORATED, Docket
No. 1999-0966-AIR-E; Air Account No. 93-8502-E on March 16, 2000 assessing
$2,500 in administrative penalties with $500 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael De La Cruz, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0259, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding CHATLEFF CONTROLS, INCORPORATED,
Docket No. 1999-1072-PWS-E; PWS No. 1050101 on March 16, 2000 assessing $188
in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Sandy Van Cleave, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0667, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE WEST TEXAS
DISTRICT DBA CAMP ARROWHEAD, Docket No. 1999-0944-PWS-E; PWS No. 2130018 on
March 16, 2000 assessing $3,438 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael De La Cruz, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0259, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding MONTGOMERY PLACE WATER SYSTEM, INC.
AND MITCHELL M. MARTIN, Docket No. 1999-1038-PWS-E; TNRCC ID No. 1700074 on
March 16, 2000 assessing $125 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Tracy Gross, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1736 or Shawn Stewart, Enforcement
Coordinator at (512) 239-6684, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding SOUTH TEXAS DISTRICT OF THE ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD DBA HILL COUNTRY CAMP, Docket No. 1999-0010-PWS-E; TNRCC ID No. 1330033
on March 16, 2000 assessing $8,500 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Tracy Gross, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1736 or Gayle Zapalac, Enforcement
Coordinator at (512) 239-1136, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding OAKDALE PARK, INCORPORATED DBA CAMP
N FISH, Docket No. 1999-0947-PWS-E; PWS No. 2130028 on March 16, 2000 assessing
$438 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael De La Cruz, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0259, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An order was entered regarding FOUR SEASONS MOBILE HOME PARK L.C., Docket
No. 1998-0673-MWD-E; SOAH Docket No. 582-99-1231 on March 10, 2000 assessing
$15,000 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Nathan Block, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-4706 or Michael Meyer, Enforcement
Coordinator at (512) 239-4492, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
TRD-200002238
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 28, 2000
APPLICATION. Solutia Inc.-Chocolate Bayou Plant, FM 2917, P.O. Box 711,
Alvin, Texas, 77512-0711, located in Brazoria County with existing license
number RW-0219 has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
(TNRCC) for a Radioactive Material License (RML) renewal under 30 Texas Administrative
Code §336.501 and §336.519. The Solutia Chocolate Bayou plant is
located on FM 2917, approximately 11 miles southeast of the city of Alvin
in Brazoria County, Texas. The plant is approximately 35 miles southeast of
Houston. Current plant operations include the manufacture of chemical feedstocks
and intermediates at the following manufacturing units: Acrylonitrile (AN),
Diphenyl Oxide (DPO), Formalin, Iminodiacetic Acid (IDA), Metionine Hydroxy
Butanoic Acid (MHBA), Nitrilotriacetic Acid (NTA), Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB),
and Sorbic Acid. The license application requests authorization for the continued
operation of an active waste disposal cell number III to dispose of depleted
uranium catalyst along with hazardous waste, and for the construction and
operation of three additional cells (IV, V, and VI). The grouping of these
six cells (two of which have already been filled and closed) at this location
is also termed a hazardous waste landfill, identified as RCRA Permit Unit
02 under TNRCC's Permit No. HW- 50189-001. This license application was submitted
to the TNRCC on November 29, 1999. The application is available for viewing
and copying at Alvin Library, 105 South Gordon Street, Alvin, TX 77511, (281)
388-4300. The TNRCC Executive Director has determined the application is administratively
complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After completion
of the technical review, the TNRCC will issue a Notice of License Application
stating either that the Executive Director has prepared a draft license or
is recommending denial of the application. MAILING LISTS. You may ask to be
placed on a mailing list to obtain additional information regarding this application.
You may also ask to be on a county-wide mailing list to receive public notices
for TNRCC permits in the county. To get on a mailing list, send a request
to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX
78711-3087. ADDITIONAL NOTICE. After the technical review is complete, the
Executive Director may prepare a draft license or recommend denial of the
application. At that time, a Notice of License Application for renewal will
be published and mailed to those who are on the county-wide mailing list or
the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain detailed information
concerning the procedures and deadline for filing written comments and requests
for a contested case hearing. INFORMATION. If you need more information about
this license application or the licensing process (such as being added to
the mailing list), please call the TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll
Free, at 1-800-687-4040. General information about the TNRCC can be found
at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us. Further information may also be
obtained from Solutia, Inc.-Chocolate Bayou Plant at the address stated above
or by calling Daniel C. Charles, Radiation Safety Officer, Solutia, Inc. at
(281) 228 - 4228.
TRD-200002237
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 28, 2000
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
May 8, 2000
. 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 May 8, 2000
. 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: ABC-NACO, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1002-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number FG-0044-H; LOCATION: Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: steel foundry plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.10
and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to submit an emission inventory;
and 30 TAC §101.24, by failing to pay air emissions and inspections fees;
PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tel Croston, (512) 239-5717; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023- 1486, (713) 767-3500.
(2) COMPANY: Afreen Enterprises, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1100-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Facility Identification Number 0017143;
LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store
with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.245(3) and
the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to complete the five-year test for the
Stage II vapor recovery system (VRS); and 30 TAC §334.22(a), by failing
to pay the underground storage tank facility fees; PENALTY: $1,000; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Erika Fair, (512) 239-6673; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue,
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(3) COMPANY: Wayne E. Barnes; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1401-OSI-E; IDENTIFIER:
On- Site Sewage Facility Installer Number OS4473; LOCATION: near Cleveland,
Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: on-site sewage; RULE VIOLATED: 30
TAC §285.58(a)(10), by failing without just cause to perform work for
thirty consecutive days; and 30 TAC §285.34(b)(1), §285.58(a)(6)
and (11), and the THSC, §366.004, by failing to install a low pressure
dosing pump tank that was water tight and operable and call for the required
final inspections from the permitting authority; PENALTY: $2,500; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Sherry Smith, (512) 239-0572; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue,
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767- 3500.
(4) COMPANY: City of Bartlett; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1366-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number BF-0221-T; LOCATION: Bartlett, Bell County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4 and the
Act, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent nuisance level odorous emissions
from the wastewater treatment plant; PENALTY: $1,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Kyle Headley, (254) 751-0335; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500,
Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(5) COMPANY: Bishop Consolidated Independent School District; DOCKET NUMBER:
1999- 1301-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 11754-001; LOCATION: Petronila,
Nueces County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED:
Permit Number 11754-001, by allegedly falsifying the recorded values for dissolved
oxygen, pH, and chlorine; PENALTY: $10,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gary
McDonald, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus
Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.
(6) COMPANY: Mr. Myrl Herrin dba Brazos Body Shop; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1470-AIR-
E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HQ-0109-D; LOCATION: Granbury, Hood County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: paint and body shop; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a)
and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with 30 TAC §106.436
prior to operating a paint and body shop; PENALTY: $800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Wendy Penland, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington,
Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(7) COMPANY: Colorado Interstate Gas Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1534-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number MR-0121-W; LOCATION: Masterson, Moore County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas processing and compressor station; RULE
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.122(b), §122.103, and the Act, §382.054,
by failing to submit a Title V abbreviated initial application; PENALTY: $2,000;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Shawn Hess, (806) 353-9251; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918
Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353- 9251.
(8) COMPANY: Colorado County Water Control & Improvement District Number
2; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1354-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 10152-001 and
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TX0023329;
LOCATION: Garwood, Colorado County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment;
RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 10152-001 and the Code, §26.121, by failing
to comply with their permit limits for chlorine residual; PENALTY: $2,880;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: David Van Soest, (512) 239-0468; REGIONAL OFFICE:
5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767- 3500.
(9) COMPANY: Continental Carbon Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0029-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number MR-0003-G; LOCATION: Sunray, Moore County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: carbon black plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c)
and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to limit emissions of volatile organic
compound; and 30 TAC §290.51(a)(3), by failing to pay public health service
fees; PENALTY: $4,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Shawn Hess, (806) 353-9251;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.
(10) COMPANY: City of Corsicana; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0005-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER:
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Facility Identification Number 1467; LOCATION:
Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: municipal solid waste;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.254(a)(1), by failing to prevent and correct
erosion of cover material and maintain adequate vegetation growth; and 30
TAC §330.602, by failing to pay the MSW fees; PENALTY: $1,000; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas
Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(11) COMPANY: CR/PL, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0078-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air
Account Number DB-0907-L; LOCATION: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: steel sanitary bathware manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.121, §122.130(b),
and the Act, §382.085(b) and §382.054, by failing to obtain a permit
to operate a Title V facility; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Wendy
Penland, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington,
Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(12) COMPANY: City of Denton; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1122-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
Permit Number 01992; LOCATION: Denton, Denton County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 01992 and the Code, §26.121,
by failing to meet the daily average and maximum copper concentration limits
and water temperature limit; PENALTY: $4,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Michelle
Harris, (512) 239-0492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington,
Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(13) COMPANY: Philip G. Dozier; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1445-OSS-E; IDENTIFIER:
Installer Certification Number OS133; LOCATION: Livingston, Polk County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: on-site sewage; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §285.5(2), §285.58(a)(3),
and the THSC, §366.051(c) and §366.054, by failing to obtain the
necessary authorization from the permitting authority and submit planning
materials before installing an on-site sewage facility; and 30 TAC §§285.30(i),
285.58(a)(6), 285.33(b)(1), and the THSC, §366.004, by allegedly installing
a gravel-less pipe drain field in Class IV soil conditions; PENALTY: $700;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Corey Burke, (512) 239-5259; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870
Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(14) COMPANY: G & C Investment Company, L.L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1287-IWD-
E; IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 11923-001 and NPDES Permit Number TX0075078;
LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment;
RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 11923-001, NPDES Permit Number TX0075078, and
the Code, §26.121 by failing to comply with permit limits for total suspended
solids; PENALTY: $1,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Susan Johnson, (512) 239-2555;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713)
767-3500.
(15) COMPANY: Mr. Clyde Gachter dba Gachter's Car Care/Phillips 66; DOCKET
NUMBER: 1999-1348-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0044114;
LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: motor vehicle
fuel dispensing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.241 and the Act, §382.085(b),
by failing to install an approved Stage II VRS; PENALTY: $3,125; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Mohammed Issa, (512) 239- 1445; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas
Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(16) COMPANY: General Cable Industries, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1045-
IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: Solid Waste Registration (SWR) Number 30403; LOCATION:
Plano, Collin County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: non-ferrous wire drawing and
insulating; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.4 and the Code, §26.121,
by allegedly discharging industrial solid waste; 30 TAC §335.2(b), by
failing to ensure that the facility's industrial waste was disposed of at
an authorized facility; and 30 TAC §335.513(c), by failing to document
the hazardous waste determinations for the waste aluminum mud, copper mud,
scrap insulation, and plant trash; PENALTY: $6,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Michael De La Cruz, (512) 239-0259; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane,
Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(17) COMPANY: Harris Creek Water Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1592-PWS-E;
IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply (PWS) Number 1550076; LOCATION: McGregor,
McLennan County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(A) and (F), by failing to ensure that the well site
was not located within 150 feet of a septic tank drain field and secure a
sanitary easement covering all property within 150 feet of the well location;
30 TAC §290.43(c)(6), by failing to ensure that all potable water storage
tanks and all associated appurtenances were tight against leakage; 30 TAC §290.42(e)(7),
by failing to equip the chlorination room with a fan; and 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(iv),
by failing to meet the minimum water system capacity requirements of a pressure
tank capacity of 20 gallons per connection; PENALTY: $1,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Kyle Headley, (254) 751-0335; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500,
Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(18) COMPANY: Heartland Rig International, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0315-IHW-E;
IDENTIFIER: Industrial Hazardous Waste Registration Number 35046; LOCATION:
Brady, McCulloch County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: trailer chassis manufacturing;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.6(c), by failing to provide additional information
with respect to its initial notification; 30 TAC §335.69(a)(1)(A), (2),
(3), and (4), (d)(1)(A), and (e), referencing 30 TAC §335.112(a)(2),
and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §262.34(a)(1)(i) and (c)(2),
(3), and (4), referencing 40 CFR §265.35, by failing to close hazardous
waste drums, provide an accumulation date on a hazardous waste label, label
two drums of hazardous waste in the container storage area, dispose of hazardous
waste in less than 90 days, have adequate aisle space in its waste storage
area, make arrangements with local authorities, have a contingency plan for
its facility, provide training for employees, close hazardous waste drum in
the satellite accumulation area, and mark the beginning accumulation date
on a hazardous waste drum; and 30 TAC §335.479, by failing to have a
source reduction and waste minimization plan; PENALTY: $36,875; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Mark Newman, (915) 655-9479; REGIONAL OFFICE: 622 South Oakes,
Suite K, San Angelo, Texas 76903-7013, (915) 655-9479.
(19) COMPANY: Hidalgo County; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0694-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER:
MSW Permit Number 1727; LOCATION: Penitas, Hidalgo County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: landfill; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.5(d) and §330.125(a),
by failing to prevent burning of solid waste; 30 TAC §330.111, by failing
to obtain an approved and updated permit; 30 TAC §330.113(b)(2), (6),
and (9), by failing to record and retain information as required in the operating
record; 30 TAC §114(5)(A), (B), and (C), and (6), by failing to provide
a copy of the approved site operating plan, conduct random inspections, maintain
records of the inspections, have appropriate training for facility personnel,
and provide a fire protection plan; 30 TAC §330.115, by failing to provide
proper fire protection for the landfill; 30 TAC §330.116, by failing
to control access to the landfill; 30 TAC §330.117(a), (b), and (c),
and §330.138, by failing to unload waste; 30 TAC §330.120(1) and
(2), by failing to control within and outside of the site boundaries wind-blown
litter; 30 TAC §330.121(a) and (b), by failing to place required markers
to identify all easements and mark off the buffer zone; 30 TAC §330.122,
by failing to maintain all of the required landfill markers and benchmarks;
30 TAC §330.124, by failing to comply with removal and discharge prevention
requirements of bulk items; 30 TAC §330.128 by failing to prevent uncontrolled
salvaging and scavenging; 30 TAC §330.130, by failing to monitor all
landfill gases; 30 TAC §330.132, by failing to spread and compact the
solid waste with a suitable compactor; 30 TAC §330.133(a), (e), (f),
and (g), by failing to provide landfill cover; and 30 TAC §330.134, by
failing to eliminate ponded water from the active cell; PENALTY: $6,000; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Fara O'Neal, (956) 425-6010; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson
Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.
(20) COMPANY: City of Hillsboro; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1205-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
Permit Number 10630-001; LOCATION: Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 10630-001 and
the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with their five-day biochemical
oxygen demand (BOD
5
), total suspended solids,
carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia-nitrogen, and dissolved oxygen
permit limits; PENALTY: $16,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Michelle Harris,
(512) 239- 0492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas
76710-7826, (254) 751- 0335.
(21) COMPANY: Interstate Forging Industries, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0074-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number GK-0016-C; LOCATION: Navasota, Grimes County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: steel forging; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.121, §122.130(b)(1),
and the Act, §382.054, by failing to submit a federal operating permit
application; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kyle Headley, (254)
751-0335; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826,
(254) 751-0335.
(22) COMPANY: Mobil Chemical Company, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1416-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number JE-0062-S; LOCATION: Beaumont, Jefferson County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.20(3), §116.115(b)(2)(G)
and (c), Air Permit Number 7799, and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing
to comply with the permit limit of oxides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide
emissions; PENALTY: $6,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Susan Kelly, (409) 898-3838;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892,
(409) 898-3838.
(23) COMPANY: Nagel Manufacturing and Supply Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1371-
AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number BR-0016-K; LOCATION: Caldwell, Burleson
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wire garment hanger manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §116.115(b) and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to properly
operate and maintain air pollution abatement equipment and failing to pay
hazardous and non-hazardous waste generation fees; PENALTY: $400; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Kyle Headley, (254) 751-0335; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue,
Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(24) COMPANY: Paktank Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0814-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
Permit Number 01662 and NPDES Permit Number TX0030929; LOCATION: Galena Park,
Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: special warehousing and storage; RULE
VIOLATED: Permit Number 01662, NPDES Permit Number TX0030929, and the Code, §26.121,
by allegedly violating its permitted daily maximum total organic carbon concentration
limit of 70 milligrams per liter (mpl); PENALTY: $1,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Mike Meyer, (512) 239-4492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston,
Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(25) COMPANY: City of Palmer; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0951-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
Permit Number 13620-001; LOCATION: Palmer, Ellis County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 13620-001 and the Code, §26.121,
by allegedly allowing the discharge of raw sewage from a clean-out pipe and
failing to maintain the chlorine residual; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (9)(A),
Permit Number 13620-001, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to maintain
the minimum dissolved oxygen, orally notify the commission of the unauthorized
discharge, maintain the daily average five-day BOD
5
limit of ten mpl, maintain the individual grab BOD
5
effluent limit of 35 mpl, maintain the daily averaging loading BOD
(26) COMPANY: Paxton Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1185-PWS-E;
IDENTIFIER: PWS Numbers 2100012 and 2100031; LOCATION: Center, Shelby County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(d),
(i), (m), (n), and (y), by failing to properly complete the monthly operations
report, amend the customer service agreement, maintain, repair, or replace
severely corroded and damaged ground storage tanks, seal the water level control
probe, prepare and keep up-to-date a map of the distribution system, and properly
install wiring in conduit and maintain electrical panel covers; 30 TAC §290.42(e)(5)
and (7), and (j), by failing to provide self-contained breathing apparatus,
equip the chlorination room with forced-air ventilation, and provide a thorough
plant operations manual; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1), (c), and (f), by failing
to provide a minimum water system capacity and secure a written purchased
water contract between the purchaser and wholesaler; and 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F)
and (3)(N), by failing to obtain sanitary easements covering all property
within 150 feet of each well location and provide a well discharge meter on
each well pump discharge line; and 30 TAC §290.43(c)(1) and (d)(3), by
failing to protect the vent opening on the ground storage tank and repair
or replace the facilities for maintaining the air to water volume at the design
water level and working pressure for the pressure tank; PENALTY: $6,588; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Laura Clark, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway,
Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(27) COMPANY: Petron, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1576-PST-E; IDENTIFIER:
PST Facility Identification Number 34431; LOCATION: Vidor, Orange County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: gasoline products; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.221
and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to use Stage I vapor recovery equipment
during a gasoline delivery; PENALTY: $7,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Susan
Kelly, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont,
Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(28) COMPANY: City of Ranger; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0798-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
Permit Number 11557-001 and NPDES Permit Number TX0071064; LOCATION: Ranger,
Eastland County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED:
Permit Number 11557-001 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to complete
and have online a new wastewater treatment facility and certify compliance
with the five-day BOD
5
permit limits and comply
with the BOD
5
, total suspended solids, ammonia-nitrogen,
five-day carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand, flow, dissolved oxygen, and
chlorine limits contained in the permit; PENALTY: $8,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Laurie Eaves, (512) 239-4495; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard,
Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.
(29) COMPANY: Resort Water Services, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0001-PWS-
E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1110060; LOCATION: Granbury, Hood County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(f)(1)(A)
and (t), by failing to maintain a free chlorine residual of 0.2 mpl and maintain
all distribution system lines in a watertight condition; PENALTY: $240; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas
Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(30) COMPANY: River City Metal Finishing, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1105-IHW-E;
IDENTIFIER: SWR Number 82605; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: metal finishing and electroplating; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.112(a)(9),
40 CFR §265.192 and §265.193, 30 TAC §335.2(a), and 40 CFR §270.1(c),
by failing to properly design and install a tank system; 30 TAC §335.4
and the Code, §26.121, by failing to properly handle industrial solid
waste and electroplating process materials; 30 TAC §335.6(a) and (c),
by failing to provide notification of on-site processing of electroplating
wastewaters; 30 TAC §335.9(a)(1), by failing to maintain records of on-site
industrial solid waste generating and processing activities; 30 TAC §335.62
and 40 CFR §262.11, by failing to perform a hazardous waste determination
on industrial solid waste; 30 TAC §335.63 and 40 CFR §262.12, by
failing to obtain an United States Environmental Protection Agency identification
number; and 30 TAC §335.69(f), and 40 CFR §262.34(a)(2) and (3),
and §265.173, by failing to comply with the requirements which apply
for on-site sewage storage of hazardous waste; PENALTY: $7,480; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Malcolm Ferris, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 140 Heimer Road,
Suite 360, San Antonio, Texas 78232-5042, (210) 490-3096.
(31) COMPANY: Starward Realty and Development, Inc. dba Sunchase Subdivision
Water Supply; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1459-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1230083;
LOCATION: Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water
supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(f)(1)(A) and (w), by failing to
operate the water system's chlorination facilities to maintain a free chlorine
residual and post a legible system ownership sign; 30 TAC §290.42(e)(8),
by failing to house the hypochlorination facilities; 30 TAC §290.43(d)(2),
by failing to provide the pressure tank with a pressure release device; 30
TAC §290.45(b)(1)(A)(i) and (ii), by failing to meet the agency's minimum
water system capacity requirements for a well capacity of 1.5 gallons per
minute (gpm) per connection and pressure tank capacity of 50 gpm; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(J),
by failing to provide the well with a properly constructed sealing block;
30 TAC §290.44(a)(4), by failing to maintain water distribution lines
no less than 24 inches below ground surface; and 30 TAC §290.113, by
failing to meet the commission's standards for iron and chlorides; PENALTY:
$1,563; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laura Clark, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE:
3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(32) COMPANY: Ms. Lillian Hopkins dba Stephens Creek Camping; DOCKET NUMBER:
1999-1570-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 2040028; LOCATION: Coldspring, San
Jacinto County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §290.43(d)(2), by failing to provide the pressure tank with a
pressure release valve; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2), (x), and (y), by failing
to test the disinfectant residual in the distribution system, plug the abandoned
well or provide proof that the well is non-deteriorated and constructed to
water well standards, and secure the water system's electrical wiring in conduit;
and 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F) and (3)(A) and (N), by failing to provide
a sanitary control easement, provide well completion data, and provide a flow
measuring device; PENALTY: $1,050; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laura Clark, (409)
898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas
77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(33) COMPANY: The City of Streetman; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1538-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER:
Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 10471-001;
LOCATION: Streetman, Freestone County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater
treatment; RULE VIOLATED: TPDES Permit Number 10471-001 and the Code, §26.121,
by failing to comply with the total suspended solids daily average concentration
permit limit of 20 mpl; PENALTY: $600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kristi Jones,
(512) 239-1258; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas
76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(34) COMPANY: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1324-PWS-
E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 0140159; LOCATION: Killeen, Bell County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.106(a)(1)
and (e)(2), and the Code, §341.033(d), by failing to submit samples for
bacteriological analysis and notify the public of the failure to submit the
samples for bacteriological analysis; PENALTY: $1,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Shawn Stewart, (512) 239-6684; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite
2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(35) COMPANY: Trifinery Petroleum Services; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1367-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number NE-0195-W; LOCATION: Corpus Christi, Nueces
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.130(a)(2)
and the Act, §382.054 and §382.085(b), by failing to submit a timely
federal operating permit application; 30 TAC §122.121 and the Act, §382.054
and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization to operate emission
units at the site; 30 TAC §116.160(a) and the Act, §382.085(b),
by failing to obtain authority according to prevention of significant deterioration
requirements; 30 TAC §116.115(c) and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing
to comply with the maximum emission rates; and 30 TAC §111.111(a)(4)(A)(ii)
and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain consistent daily observations
of the flare in a flare operation log; PENALTY: $16,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Audra Baumgartner, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite
1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.
TRD-200002217
Paul Sarahan
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 28, 2000
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) will conduct
a public hearing to receive testimony concerning revisions to 30 TAC Chapters
101, 106, and 116 and to the state implementation plan (SIP) under the requirements
of Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.017; Texas Government Code, Subchapter
B, Chapter 2001; and 40 Code of Federal Regulations, §51.102 of the United
States Environmental Protection Agency regulations concerning SIPs. The revisions
to Chapter 101 and §§116.10, 116.110, 116.116, 116.603, 116.620,
116.621, 116.710, 116.715, 116.722, and 116.750 are proposed as revisions
to the SIP.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 101, concerning General Air Quality
Rules, would remove the 4,000 ton per year emission fee cap and triple fees
for emissions above 4,000 tons per year on unpermitted facilities and facilities
without a pending permit application after September 1, 2001. The amendments
also correct the inadvertent omission of the term "NO
x
" in the section related to the allocation of emission allowances.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 106, concerning Exemptions From Permitting,
remove the term "exemptions from permitting" and replaces it with the term
"permit by rule." Prior authorizations issued under the term "exemption from
permitting" will remain valid. Those sections concerning concrete batch plants
(Subchapter H) would be amended to state that registrations under those sections
would no longer be accepted upon the issuance of a concrete batch plant standard
permit.
The proposed amendments to Chapter 116, concerning Control of Air Pollution
by Permits for New Construction or Modification, create a new source classification
called de minimis that would allow the construction of very small sources
of air contaminants without prior authorization by the commission. The amendments
also would create the multiple plant permit, which would allow the combination
of existing multiple sites or facilities under one permit, provided the facilities
and sites are under common ownership or control.
A public hearing on this proposal will be held in Austin on May 4, 2000,
at 10:00 a.m. at the commission complex in Building B, Room 201A, located
at 12100 Park 35 Circle. The hearing will be structured for the receipt of
oral or written comments by interested persons. Individuals may present oral
statements when called upon in order of registration. There will be no open
discussion during the hearing; however, an agency staff member will be available
to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and will answer questions
before and after the hearing.
Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation
needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the Office of
Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment at (512) 239-4900. Requests
should be made as far in advance as possible.
Comments may be submitted to Lisa Martin, MC 205, Office of Environmental
Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or by fax to (512) 239-4808. All
comments should reference Rule Log Number 99029B-116- AI, and must be received
by 5:00 p.m., May 8, 2000. For further information, please contact Beecher
Cameron, Policy and Regulations Division, (512) 239-1495.
TRD-200002116
Margaret Hoffman
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 24, 2000
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the requirements of the Texas Health
and Safety Code,§382.017; Texas Government Code, Subchapter B, Chapter
2001; and 40 Code of Federal Regulations, §51.102, of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations concerning State Implementation
Plans (SIP), the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission)
will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding revisions to
30 TAC Chapter 115, Subchapter E, Division 2, and the SIP, concerning Surface
Coating Processes.
Under the 1990 Federal Clean Air Act (FCAA), §183, the EPA is required
to issue Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Operations Control Techniques
Guideline (CTG) guidance documents to help states develop reasonably achievable
control technology (RACT) controls for sources of volatile organic compound
(VOC) emissions. This proposed rulemaking will implement the Aerospace Manufacturing
and Rework Operations CTG that was final on March 27, 1998. Additionally,
each state is required to submit a revision to its SIP which implements RACT
regulations for VOC sources in moderate or above ozone nonattainment areas.
Specifically, FCAA §182(b)(2)(A), requires states to submit RACT regulations
for VOC sources that are covered by a CTG issued after November 15, 1990,
but prior to the time of attainment.
A public hearing on the proposal will be held May 2, 2000, at 2:00 p.m.
in Room 2210 of Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Building F,
located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin. The hearing is structured for the
receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. Individuals may
present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. Open discussion
will not occur during the hearing; however, an agency staff member will be
available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and answer
questions before and after the hearing.
Comments may be submitted to Angela Slupe, Office of Environmental Policy,
Analysis, and Assessment, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087
or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., May 8,
2000, and should reference Rule Log Number 1999-023-115-AI. For further information,
please contact Beecher Cameron, (512) 239-1495.
Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation
needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the agency at
(512) 239-4900. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.
TRD-200002115
Margaret Hoffman
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 24, 2000
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) is requesting
nominations for three individuals to serve on the Municipal Solid Waste Management
and Resource Recovery Advisory Council (Council) for the following positions.
Appointments will be made by the TNRCC Commissioners.
1.A representative from a private environmental conservation organization
(term will end 08-31- 2003).
2.An elected official from a city having a population of 100,000 or more,
but less than 750,000, according to the most recent federal census (term will
end 08-31-2003).
3.A registered waste tire processor (term will end 08-31-2003).
The Council was created by the 69th Legislature (1983). Members represent
various interests; i.e., city and county solid waste agencies, a public solid
waste district or authority, a commercial solid waste landfill operator, planning
regions, an environmentalist, city and county officials, a financial advisor,
registered waste tire processor, a professional engineer, a solid waste professional,
a composting/recycling manager and general public representatives.
Upon request from the TNRCC Commissioners, the Council reviews and evaluates
the effect of state policies and programs on municipal solid waste management;
makes recommendations on matters relating to municipal solid waste management;
recommends legislation to encourage the efficient management of municipal
solid waste; recommends policies for the use, allocation, or distribution
of the planning fund; and recommends special studies and projects to further
the effectiveness of municipal solid waste management and recovery for the
state of Texas.
A minimum of four Council meetings are held each year. The meetings usually
last one full day and are held in Austin, Texas. Members who live outside
the Austin area are reimbursed travel expenses to attend the meetings.
To Nominate an Individual:
1. Ensure the individual is qualified for the position which he/she is
being considered.
2. Submit a biographical summary which includes work experience.
The Nominee Should: submit a letter indicating his/her agreement to serve,
if appointed.
Address: mail all correspondence to: Mr. Gary W. Trim, Program Administrator,
Waste Permits Division, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, MC 126, Austin, Texas 78711-3087
or fax to (512) 239-2007.
Deadline: written nominations and letters from nominees must be received
by the TNRCC by 5:00 p.m., on June 1, 2000.
Date of Appointments: the appointments are to be considered at the TNRCC
Commission Agenda meeting in August.
Questions regarding the Council can be directed to Mr. Trim at (512) 239-6708
(phone), or E- mail address: gtrim@tnrcc.state.tx.us.
TRD-200002251
Margaret Hoffman
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 29, 2000
The following notices were issued during the period of March 20, 2000 through
March 28, 2000.
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,
Mail Code 105, P O Box 13087, Austin Texas 78711-3087, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE
DATE OF NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
CITY OF BAYTOWN has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit No. 10395-008,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual
average flow not to exceed 4,000,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located
at the crossing of Interstate Highway 10 and Spring Gully, due south of Interstate
Highway 10 and on the east side of Spring Gully within the City of Baytown
in Harris County, Texas.
BOLING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of Permit
No. 13710-001, which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 11,250 gallons per day via two low-pressure
dose drain fields with a minimum area of 44,867 square feet. The draft permit
authorizes the disposal of 11,217 gallons per day as there was not sufficient
drain field area available. This permit will not authorize a discharge of
pollutants into waters in the State. The wastewater treatment facilities and
disposal site are located north of the intersection of Avenue E and 5th Street,
approximately 2.0 miles east of Farm-to-Market Road 1301 and approximately
2.5 miles southeast of the City of Boling in Wharton County, Texas.
CITY OF BOVINA has applied for a renewal of Permit No. 10213-001, which
authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 120,000 gallons per day via surface irrigation of 22 acres
of non-public access agricultural land. This permit will not authorize a discharge
of pollutants into waters in the State. The wastewater treatment facilities
and disposal area are located at 501 East Street, east of 1st Street, north
of State Highway 86 and on the west side of the closed City of Bovina landfill
in the City of Bovina in Parmer County, Texas.
CACHAREL TEXAS HAWAII, LTD. has applied for a new permit, Proposed Permit
No. 14046-001, to authorize the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at
a daily average flow not to exceed 7,900 gallons per day via subsurface drainfields
with a minimum area of 80,000 square feet. This permit will not authorize
a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The wastewater treatment
facilities and disposal site are located approximately 800 feet east-northeast
of the intersection of Nine Mile Bridge Road and Ten Mile Bridge Road at the
north and east side of the Country Oaks Mobile Home Park in Tarrant County,
Texas.
DUKE ENERGY HIDALGO, L.P. has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. 04138, to authorize
the discharge of cooling tower blowdown and previously monitored effluent
at a daily average flow not to exceed 530,000 gallons per day via Outfall
001. The applicant proposes to operate an electrical power generation plant
utilizing combined cycle combustion turbines . The plant site is located at
4001 North Seminary Road, at the northwest corner of the intersection of Monte
Cristo Road (Farm-to- Market Road 1925) and Seminary Road, in the City of
Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas.
CITY OF FAIRFIELD has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit No. 10168-002,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 500,000 gallons per day. The draft permit 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 4,000 feet
east of U.S. Highway 75 and approximately 6,000 feet south of U.S. Highway
84 in Freestone County, Texas.
FIG TREE R.V. RESORT, L.C. has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit No.
12817- 001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 24,000 gallons per day. The plant site
is located approximately six miles west of the City of Harlingen, 2,300 feet
east of the intersection of U.S. Highway 83 and Bass Boulevard, north of the
right-of-way of Traxler Way in Cameron County, Texas.
GULF MARINE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY has applied for a new permit, proposed
Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. 04095, to
authorize discharge from an offshore aquaculture facility. The applicant proposes
to operate a fish hatchery and an aquaculture facility using fish cages and
oyster racks. The plant site is located nine miles off the Matagorda Peninsula/Matagorda
Ship Channel in the Gulf of Mexico, Latitude 28ø 18' 27.3" North and
Longitude 96ø 13' 41.3" West, and 12.5 miles southeast of the City
of Port O'Conner, Matagorda County, Texas.
H. H. SEWER SYSTEM, INC. has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit No.
13145-001, 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 4,000 feet north of the intersection of State Highway
156 and Farm-to-Market Road 224, approximately 4.2 miles southeast of the
intersection of U.S. Highway 190 and State Highway 156 in San Jacinto County,
Texas.
HARRIS COUNTY has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit No. 12213-001,
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 in Harris
County Alexander Deussen Park approximately 1/3 of the way up from the south
boundary, in approximate middle of the park, in the south of Lake Houston
in Harris County, Texas.
CITY OF HOUSTON has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit No. 10495-119,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 23,100,000 gallons per day. The draft permit authorizes
the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not
to exceed 23,100,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located on the southeast
side of U.S. Highway 59 South and 0.5 mile south of Bissonett Road, between
White Chapel Lane and Keegans Bayou in Harris County, Texas.
NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC
Permit No. 10384-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 2,000,000 gallons per day. The draft
permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual
average flow not to exceed 2,000,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located
at 806 Alanis Drive, approximately 0.4 mile southeast of State Highway 78,
approximately 0.57 mile south of the crossing of Muddy Creek by State Highway
78, and 1.25 miles southwest of the City of Wylie central business district
in Collin County, Texas.
CITY OF SAN PERLITA has applied for a new permit, Proposed Permit No. 14076-001
(replaces expired Permit No. 12391-001), to authorize the disposal of treated
domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons
per day via evaporation/percolation using a total of 8.87 acres of surface
area. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters
in the State. The wastewater treatment facilities and disposal site are located
west of the intersection of First Avenue and Seminole Avenue and 3000 feet
west-southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2209 and Farm-to-Market
Road 3142, adjacent to the City of San Perlita in Willacy County, Texas.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit No. 11736-003,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 43,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately
2,600 feet due west of the intersection of State Highways 26 and 114 in Tarrant
County, Texas.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit No. 11736-004,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 37,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately
2,000 feet north- northwest of the intersection of Lonesome Dove Avenue and
Burney Lane, approximately 3 miles north-northwest of the intersection of
State Highway 114 (Northwest Parkway) and Farm- to-Market Road 1709 in Tarrant
County, Texas.
CITY OF SPUR has applied for a renewal of Permit No. 10289-001, which authorizes
the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to
exceed 295,000 gallons per day via evaporation and surface irrigation of 130
acres of non-public access land seeded with alfalfa. This permit will not
authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The wastewater
treatment facilities and disposal area (W.E. Williamson Farm) are located
south of Seventh Street, approximately 1,600 feet east of Farm-to-Market Road
261 in Dickens County, Texas.
CITY OF TAFT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit No. 10705-001, which
authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 900,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately
1.4 miles east-northeast of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 631 and
Rincon Road, northeast of the City of Taft in San Patricio County, Texas
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS has applied for a renewal of Permit No. 12254-002,
which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 2,500 gallons per day via total evaporation. This permit
will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The
wastewater treatment facilities and disposal area are located on the west
side of Wilson H. Fox Park, on the south side of Granger Lake, approximately
1.5 miles north and 3 miles west of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road
1063 and Farm-to-Market Road 1331 in Williamson County, Texas.
TRD-200002239
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 28, 2000
RONNIE STEPHENS AND MARTHA STEPHENS, applicants, seek a permit pursuant
to Texas Water Code (TWC) §11.121 and Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission Rules 30 TAC §§295.1,
et seq
. The applicants seek authorization to maintain a dam and reservoir
on the Leon River, tributary of the Little River, tributary of the Brazos
River, Brazos River Basin, Comanche County and to divert contracted water
from the reservoir for irrigation purposes. The reservoir impounds 3.3 acre-feet
of water and has a surface area of 2.75 acres. The reservoir is located 4
miles north- northwest of Gustine, Texas and the centerline of the dam is
N18.91 øE, 1525 feet from the southeast corner of the James Wilhelm
Survey, Abstract No. 986, Comanche County, also being 31.900øN Latitude
and 98.434ø W Longitude. No appropriation of state water is requested
in this application. All water impounded in the aforesaid reservoir and subsequently
diverted for irrigation use is water purchased by applicant from the North
Leon River Irrigation Corporation (NLRIC), who has a contract with the Brazos
River Authority for the release and use of water from the upstream Lake Proctor
on the Leon River. The current contract between the applicant and the NLRIC
allows use of not to exceed 850 acre-feet of water per annum through the 2003
calendar year.
The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written
hearing request is filed within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication
of this notice. The Executive Director may approve the application unless
a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after
newspaper publication of this notice.
To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1)
your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing
address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant's name
and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;"
(4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application
in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance
of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit any
proposed conditions to the requested amendment which would satisfy your concerns.
Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the
TNRCC Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information
section below. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will
not issue the requested amendment and may forward the application and hearing
request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled
Commission meeting.
Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting
should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O.
Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process,
please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103 at the same address. For
additional information, individual members of the general public may contact
the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding
the TNRCC can be found at our web site at: www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.
TRD-200002235
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 28, 2000
HILLWOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, 13600 Heritage Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas
76122, applicant, seeks a permit pursuant to §11.143, Texas Water Code,
and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §§295.1,
Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted
to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information
section below by April 26, 2000. A public meeting is intended for the taking
of public comment, and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will
be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree
of public interest in the application.
The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written
hearing request is filed by April 26, 2000. The Executive Director can consider
an approval of the application unless a written request for a contested case
hearing is filed by April 26, 2000. To request a contested case hearing, you
must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an
official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number,
if any; (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we]
request a contested case hearing;" (4) a brief and specific description of
how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general
public; and (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the
proposed activity. You may also submit any proposed conditions to the requested
amendment which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case
hearing must be submitted in writing to the TNRCC Office of the Chief Clerk
at the address provided in the information section below. If a hearing request
is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the requested amendment and
may forward the application and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners
for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting
should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O.
Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process,
please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103 at the same address. For
additional information, individual members of the general public may contact
the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding
the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.
TRD-200002236
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: March 28, 2000
Notice to Vendors
The Texas Statewide Radio Task Force (RTF), acting through Texas Parks
and Wildlife (TPW), is seeking proposals from qualified firms to assist the
RTF in determining the feasibility of a common statewide radio communication
system(s) and to help in the design of such system(s).
Current separate state radio communication systems are owned and operated
by Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department
of Transportation, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Youth Commission,
Texas Forest Service, Lower Colorado River Authority, General Land Office,
Texas Adjutant General, and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
The objectives of the study are: (1) to review the current state agencies
radio communication systems and needs; (2) to determine feasibility of a common
statewide system(s); (3) to assist in designing a common system(s) that: (A)
meets agencies needs; (B) is cost efficient; (C) is maintainable; (D) has
capability for future enhancements/growth; and (E) maximizes use of existing
systems equipment; and (4) to document findings and recommendations, including
estimated costs of system(s) and to present these finding and recommendations
to the RTF.
The budget for this project is approximately $225,000.
The department will consider the knowledge, qualifications and experience
level of the project team as well as project costs. Proposals will be evaluated
based upon: (1) project costs; (2) demonstrated capabilities of the company
and team members to conduct detailed system analyses of alternatives on large,
communication systems; (3) understanding of radio communication systems and
knowledge of current radio hardware and software technologies as well as the
installation of radio equipment/systems; (4) demonstrated understanding of
FCC regulations; and (5) HUB participation.
If you are interested and wish to receive a written copy of the RFP, call
Marty Tarin at (512)389-4839 and it will be mailed to you, or come in person
and pick one up from the Contracting Section at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin,
Texas.
Questions pertaining to this RFP should be addressed to Mr. Jack Branham
at Texas Parks and Wildlife, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas, 78744.
Mr. Branham can also be contacted at (512)389-4618 or by e-mail at jack.branham@tpwd.state.tx.us.
Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 PM, May 4, 2000.
TRD-200002247
Gene McCarty
Chief of Staff
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Filed: March 29, 2000
Notice of Public Meeting and Request for Comments-Foster Care Independence Act of 1999
The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS) will conduct
a public meeting to discuss implementation of the Foster Care Independence
Act of 1999 (HR 3443) and to request input from the public. The Act requires
that states consult with public and private organizations as well as youth
and other interested parties in developing a state plan for effective strategies
to assist youth leaving foster care. The meeting will be held on April 20,
2000, beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the Public Hearing Room on the first floor
of the John H. Winters Building, 701 W. 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78751.
The Foster Care Independence Act of 1999, signed into law in December,
1999, expands assistance to youth transitioning from foster care to independent
living. The National Foster Care Awareness Project developed a booklet "Frequently
Asked Questions About the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999" which can
be found on the Benton Foundation website: www.connectforkids.org.
Refer questions concerning the Foster Care Independence Act to Janet Luft,
State Preparation for Adult Living Program Specialist, (512) 438-5442. Persons
who are unable to attend the public meeting may send comments and suggestions
to Ms. Luft at TDPRS, Mail Code E-557, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030
or via e-mail: luftj@tdprs.state.tx.us. Comments may be submitted by fax to
(512) 438-3782. Persons with disabilities planning to attend this meeting
who may need auxiliary aids or services may contact Ms. Luft at (512) 438-5442
by April 17, 2000, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
TRD-200002254
C. Ed Davis
Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Filed: March 29, 2000
Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on March 21, 2000, for a service provider
certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151
- 54.156 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application
follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Tempest Communications Company
for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 22309,
before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire state of
Texas.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 or
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later
than April 12, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200002106
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 23, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on March 22, 2000, for a service provider
certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151
- 54.156 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application
follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of U.S. Metroline Services, Inc. for
a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 22311
before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service, Digital Subscriber
Line, ISDN, T1-Private Line, Switch 56 KBPS, Frame Relay, Fractional T1, long
distance, and extended metro services.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire state of
Texas.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 or
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later
than April 12, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200002230
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 28, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on March 24, 2000, for a service provider
certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151
- 54.156 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application
follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Phonoscope, Ltd. for a Service
Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 22321 before the
Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide private network services, customized services,
dark fiber services, direct connection to long distance, dedicated access
service, high speed data service, dedicated and switch video conference service
and distance learning education service, business CATV service, high quality
video links, and full broadcast quality digital video up-link and down-link
satellite service.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire state of
Texas.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 or
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later
than April 12, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200002234
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 28, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of a joint agreement on March 10, 2000, seeking approval
of one-way, optional, Extended Area Service (EAS) between the Dolores, Modeana
and West Marietta Exchanges and to the Laredo Exchange, pursuant to P.U.C.
Substantive Rule §23.49(b)(8).
Project Title and Number: Application of Alenco Communications, Inc. doing
business as ACI and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company,
et.al.
, to Provide Optional, One- Way, Extended Area Service (EAS)
between the Dolores, Modeana, and West Marietta Exchanges and to the Laredo
Exchange, pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.49(b)(8). Docket Number
22264.
The Joint Petition and Agreement: The proposed plan is an optional offering
in which subscribing Alenco Communications, Inc. subscribers in the Dolores,
Modeana, and West Marietta Exchanges will be able to call each other's exchanges
and the Laredo Exchange.
The joint applicants have requested that the joint agreement filing be
processed administratively pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §23.49(b)(8).
Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon 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 Division at (512) 936-7120 by June 6, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired
individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512)
936-7136.
TRD-200002110
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 23, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on March 22, 2000, to amend a certificate
of convenience and necessity pursuant to §§14.001, 37.051, and 37.054,
37.056, 37.057 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code
Annotated (Vernon 1998) (PURA). A summary of the application follows.
Docket Style and Number: Application of Central Power and Light Company
(CPL) to Amend A Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission
Line Within San Patricio County. Docket Number 22312.
The Application: CPL proposes to construct an approximately 3.2 mile new
double-circuit 138kV transmission line. The purpose of the project is to allow
an additional path for new generation into the CPL system and maintain compliance
with electrical system planning criteria. The proposed project, located in
San Patricio County, extends from the Lon C. Hill/Rincon 138 kV transmission
line to the existing Whitepoint Substation. CPL's Existing Whitepoint Substation
is located on the west side of Midway Road just south of County Road (CR)
76 in San Patricio County, Texas between Portland and Taft. The proposed 138
kV double circuit transmission line will exit CPL's Whitepoint Substation
to the north towards the Midway pump facilities. The line will then turn west
and then north again around the Midway Pump facilities and cross County Road
(CR) 76 and Alcalde Road (CR 78) to a point on the north side of Alcalde Road.
The line will then turn in a northwesterly direction and extend along and
parallel to the north side of Alcalde Road for approximately 2.1 miles and
crossing CR 77 and CR 75 to a point. The line will then cross to the south
side of Alcalde Road and continue in a northwesterly direction on the south
side and parallel to Alcalde Road for approximately .3 mile until it reaches
CPL's existing Lon C. Hill/Rincon 138 kV transmission line just south of Taft.
Twelve alternative transmission line segments were identified which, in combination,
resulted in four potential transmission line routes. Copies of the amended
application and additional associated maps are available for reviewing at
the CPL office located at 539 North Carancahua in Corpus Christi. Arrangements
to view or obtain a map may be made by contacting Ralph Underbrink at (361)
881-5542.
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 or (888)
782-8477. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY)
may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free)
1-800-735-2989. The deadline for intervention in the proceeding will be established,
but will be no earlier than May 8, 2000. The commission should receive a letter
requesting intervention on or before that date.
TRD-200002231
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 28, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on March 23, 2000, to amend a certificate
of convenience and necessity pursuant to §§14.001, 37.051, and 37.054,
37.056, 37.057 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code
Annotated (Vernon 1998) (PURA). A summary of the application follows.
Docket Style and Number: Application of Brazos Electric Power Cooperative,
Inc. (Brazos) to Amend A Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed
Transmission Line within Johnson County. Docket Number 22314.
The Application: The proposed 69 kV transmission line will be constructed
adjacent to Brazos' existing 138 kV transmission line for all but approximately
450 feet (137 km) west of the Shady Grove substation. Brazos' route originates
at the existing Brazos Shady Grove Substation located approximately 0.8 miles
(1.2 km) northeast of the intersection of Garner Road and Shady Grove Road
in Parker County. From the substation, the proposed transmission line will
proceed west for approximately 3,717 feet, turn southwest and cross Garner
Road and proceed for approximately 1,842 feet, turn west, and proceed for
approximately 6,864 feet at which point the proposed transmission line will
terminate at the existing West Weatherford substation located approximately
0.4 miles northeast of the intersection of Clark Lake Road and Hott Lane in
Parker County, Texas. Persons with questions about this project should contact
David E. McDaniel (254) 750-6324 or Albin A. Petter (254) 750-6334.
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 or (888)
782-8477. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY)
may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free)
1-800-735-2989. The deadline for intervention in the proceeding will be established,
but will be no earlier than May 15, 2000. The commission should receive a
letter requesting intervention on or before that date.
TRD-200002233
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 28, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the notice of intent to file, with the
Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission), a long run incremental cost
(LRIC) study pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215 on or about
April 6, 2000.
Docket Title and Number. GTE Southwest, Inc.'s Application for Approval
of LRIC Study for Enhanced Call Forwarding Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive
Rule §26.215. Docket Number 22327.
Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative
law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning the LRIC study referencing
Docket Number 22327. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no
later than 45 days after the filing date of a sufficient LRIC study and should
be filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue,
P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's 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.
TRD-200002259
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 29, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission), of a long run incremental cost (LRIC) study pursuant
to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215.
Docket Title and Number. Docket Number 22186. GTE Southwest, Inc.'s Application
for Approval of LRIC Study for SS7 Transport (Hubbing) Pursuant to P.U.C.
Substantive Rule §26.215 on February 25, 2000. The LRIC study filed is
inclusive of both GTE Southwest, Inc. and Contel of Texas, Inc.
Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative
law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning the LRIC study referencing
Docket Number 22186. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no
later than 45 days after the date of sufficiency, or May 4, 2000, and should
be filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue,
P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's 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.
TRD-200002107
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 23, 2000
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC or commission) has initiated
Project Number 22166,
Rulemaking to Establish Procedures
for Telecommunications Utilities' Annual Report of Workforce Diversity, and
to Amend PUC Substantive Rule §26.79, Equal Opportunity Reports, and §26.80,
Annual Report of Historically Underutilized Businesses;
and Project
Number 22167,
Rulemaking to Establish Procedures
for Electric Utilities' Annual Report of Workforce Diversity, and to Amend
PUC Substantive Rule §25.79, Equal Opportunity Reports, and §25.80,
Annual Report of Historically Underutilized Businesses
. These rules
were approved for publication at the commission's March 23, 2000 Open Meeting.
A form for implementing the workforce diversity reporting requirements is
also being developed under these project numbers. The form is available through
the commission's Central Records or through the commission's website under
Project Numbers 22166 and 22167.
The commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rulemakings on
Thursday, May 4, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Hearing Room, located
in the William B. Travis Building at 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas
78701. The forms will also be discussed at this public hearing.
Comments on the proposed form may be filed by submitting 16 copies to the
commission's Filing Clerk, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North
Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 within 30 days of
the date of publication of this notice. Reply comments may be filed within
45 days. All comments should reference Project Number 22166 for Telecommunications
and Project Number 22167 for Electric.
Questions concerning the public hearing or this notice should be referred
to Patricia Zacharie, Office of Regulatory Affairs - Legal Division, (512)
936-7296. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY)
may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200002151
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 24, 2000
On March 20, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Buena Communications,
collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval
of 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, Chapters 52 and 60
(Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number
22304. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement
are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin,
Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application
by filing ten 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 22304. As a part of the comments,
an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments,
including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 13, 2000,
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 commission's 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
22304.
TRD-200002229
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 28, 2000
On March 22, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Sprint Spectrum,
L.P., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for
approval of 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, Chapters 52 and 60
(Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number
22313. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement
are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin,
Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application
by filing ten 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 22313. As a part of the comments,
an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments,
including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 14, 2000,
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 commission's 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
22313.
TRD-200002232
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 28, 2000
At the March 23, 2000, Open Meeting of the Public Utility Commission of
Texas (commission), the commission approved publication of proposed amendments
to substantive rules §26.109 relating to Standards for Granting of Certificates
of Operating Authority (COAs) and §26.111 relating to Standards for Granting
of Service Provider Certificates of Operating Authority (SPCOAs); and proposed
new §26.114 relating to Suspension or Revocation of Certificates of Operating
Authority (COAs) and Service Provider Certificates of Operating Authority
(SPCOAs). The commission also approved soliciting comments on proposed revisions
to the application for obtaining a COA or SPCOA and the proposed annual reporting
form for COAs or SPCOAs. Project Number 21456,
Amendments
to Substantive Rule §§26.107, 26.109, 26.111, 26.113 and New §26.114
Regarding Certification, Registration and Reporting Requirements in Relation
to SB 560 and Miscellaneous Revisions
has been assigned to this proceeding.
The proposed amendments to §26.109 and §26.111 and new §26.114
will be published in the
Texas Register.
The
revised application and the proposed annual reporting form are available through
the commission's Central Records or the commission's web site under Project
Number 21456.
The commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rulemakings and
on the revised application and proposed annual reporting form on Wednesday,
May 31, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. in Hearing Room Gee, located in the William B.
Travis Building at 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701.
Comments on the revised application and proposed annual reporting form
may be filed by submitting 16 copies to the commission's Filing Clerk, Public
Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin,
Texas 78711-3326 within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice.
Reply comments may be filed within 45 days. The commission requests specific
comments on: (1) what minimal amount of information should be reported annually
by COA and SPCOA holders to ensure continued financial and technical qualifications
necessary to provide local telecommunications services; and (2) should annual
reporting be required or would reporting every two years be sufficient? All
comments should reference Project Number 21456.
Questions concerning this notice or the public hearing should be referred
to Denise Taylor, Office of Customer Protection, (512) 936-7124, or Tamarian
Stevens, Telecommunications Industry Analysis, (512) 936-7337. Hearing and
speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission
at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200002215
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 27, 2000
Subsection (g) of Substantive Rule §25.173 relating to the Goal for
Renewable Energy states that no later than June 1, 2000, the Public Utility
Commission of Texas (commission) shall approve an independent entity to serve
as Program Administrator for the Renewable Energy Credits Trading Program
(Program Administrator). During the workshops and task forces associated with
the rulemaking process for §25.173, commission staff discussed the potential
choices for the Program Administrator with a wide variety of stakeholders.
The commission proposes to appoint the Independent System Operator of the
Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT ISO) to be Program Administrator.
The ERCOT ISO would be authorized to subcontract portions of its responsibilities
as Program Administrator to third parties, if the ERCOT ISO concludes that
such an arrangement is cost-effective and would meet the requirements of §25.173.
All subcontracting would be subject to approval by the commission.
Subsection (n) of §25.173 requires that the commission register and
certify all renewable facilities that will produce either renewable energy
credits (RECs) or REC offsets in the Renewable Energy Credits Trading Program.
The commission proposes to amend the certification form to be used in the
registration process. The proposed form is available on the Agency Information
System under Project Number 22200 or at the following PUC web address: http://www.puc.state.tx.us/rules/rulemake/22200/22200.cfm.
The commission solicits comments on its proposals for Program Administrator
and certification form. These comments shall be filed under Project Number
22200 with the commission no later than 3:00 p.m. on April 21, 2000, at the
Central Records Office of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North
Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711.
TRD-200002228
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 28, 2000
Texas A&M University at Galveston - Request for Proposals
In accordance with Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, Texas Government Code, Texas
A&M University at Galveston is soliciting proposals from firms or individuals
for consulting services to review the Campus Master Plan of 1996 and make
recommendations as to what steps are necessary to update the master plan.
Information concerning the Request For Proposal may be obtained by contacting
Rex Janne, Director of Purchasing Services, Texas A&M University, P.O.
Box 30013, College Station, TX 77842-0013, or at e-mail address
r-janne@tamu.edu
.
Selection Criteria will include competence, experience, knowledge and qualifications
in the area of assessing and developing master plans for institutions of higher
education. Proposals must be received on or before 2:00 p.m., April 17, 2000.
TRD-200002241
Vickie Burt Spillers
Executive Secretary to the Board
Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents
Filed: March 28, 2000
Correction of Error - Greenville Majors Field Airport Request for Qualifications
A Request for Qualifications to provide, in accordance with Government
Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, engineering and design services at the Majors
Airport in Greenville, was published in the March 24, 2000, issue of the
The deadline for receipt of Form 439 (Qualification Statement) by the e-mail
option is midnight, April 6, 2000, instead of September 30, 1999, as originally
published.
If you have any questions, please contact Karon Wiedemann at (512) 416-4520.
TRD-200002246
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: March 29, 2000
The Airport Sponsor listed below, through its agent, the Texas Department
of Transportation (TxDOT), intends to engage Aviation Professional Services
pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, of the Government Code. TxDOT Aviation
Division will solicit and receive proposals for professional services as described
in the project scope for the project listed below:
Airport Sponsor:
Waller County; TxDOT CSJ
No. 0012WALER
Project Scope:
Prepare a Site Analysis,
Airport Master Plan, and an Environmental Impact Statement
DBE Goal:
5%
Project Manager:
Linda Howard
Number of copies to submit: 8
The Proposal Shall Include:
1. Firm name, address, and phone number and name of person to contact regarding
the proposal.
2. Proposed project management structure identifying key personnel and
subconsultants (if any).
3. Qualifications and recent, relevant experience (past five years) of
the firm, key personnel, and subconsultants relative to the performance of
similar services for aviation planning projects.
4. Proposed project schedule, including major tasks and target completion
dates.
5. Technical approach - a detailed discussion of the tasks or steps to
accomplish the project.
6. List of in-state references including the name, address, and phone number
of the person most closely associated with the firm's prior performance of
similar airport planning projects.
7. Statement regarding an Affirmative Action Program.
8. Proposed Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) or Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (DBE) participation for each project above if appropriate.
Interested consultants should submit eight copies of brief proposals for
the project consisting of the minimum number of pages sufficient to provide
the above information. Proposals must be postmarked by U. S. Mail by midnight
May 3, 2000 (CDST). Mailing address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th
Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483. Overnight delivery must be received by 4:00
p.m. (CDST) on May 5, 2000; overnight address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 200
E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, 78704. Hand delivery must be received by
4:00 p.m. on May 5, 2000 (CDST); hand delivery address: 150 E. Riverside Drive,
5th Floor, South Tower, Austin, Texas 78704.
The airport sponsor's duly appointed committee will review all proposals
and may select three to five firms for interviews. The final consultant selection
by the sponsor's committee will be made following the completion of the review
of proposals and/or interviews.
The airport sponsor reserves the right to reject any or all proposals,
and to re-open the consultant selection process.
If there are any questions, please contact Linda Howard, Director, Planning
and Programming at the Aviation Division, Texas Department of Transportation,
(512) 416-4540 or 1-800-68-PILOT.
TRD-200002245
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: March 29, 2000
Texas State Auditor's Office
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Comptroller of Public Accounts
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Texas Credit Union Department
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Houston-Galveston Area Council
Request for Proposal
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Request for Proposal for CLASS Case Management Services in Nueces County
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Notice of Request for Nominations
Notice of Water Quality Applications.
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Public Utility Commission of Texas
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Notice of Application of Alenco Communications, Inc. to Offer Optional, One-way, Extended Area Service
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Public Notice for Request for Comments Regarding Annual Report of Workforce Diversity Form
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Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement
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Request for Proposal for Aviation Professional Services