Pursuant to the requirements of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and §309 of the Coastal Zone Management Act, the Coastal Coordination Council is requesting public comment on its §309 Draft Assessment and Strategies document. The assessments and strategies identified in the document are the priority enhancement areas on which the Council will focus the §309 funds that are received annually from NOAA.

For copies of this document and more information, contact Blake Traudt at (512) 475-1745 or by email at blake.traudt@glo.state.tx.us or Sally Davenport at (512) 463-5059 or by email at sally.davenport@glo.state.tx.us. This document and more information concerning this program may be found at http://www.glo.state.tx.us/coastal/309assessment.html.

Comments may be submitted to Diane Garcia, Council Secretary, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, by no later than 5:00 pm (CST) January 22, 2001.

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Larry R. Soward

Chief Clerk, General Land Office

Coastal Coordination Council

Filed: December 11, 2000

In compliance with the provisions of Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) furnishes this notice of intent to renew a consultant contract.

The Comptroller issued its Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified, independent firms to provide investment consulting services to the Comptroller to assist the Comptroller in administering the daily investment activities of the tobacco permanent funds created by HB 1161, HB 1676 and HB 1945 and the Higher Education Fund created under article VII, section 17(i) of the Texas Constitution. The RFP was issued November 12, 1999. The consultant RFP was published in the November 12, 1999, issue of the Texas Register at 24 TexReg 10209.

The contract was awarded to Asset Consulting Group, Inc 7700 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 650, St Louis, Missouri 63105. The initial term of the contract is April 18, 2000 through December 31, 2000. The contract includes three options to renew for one year each at the Comptroller's sole option. The total amount for the initial term of the contract is not to exceed $300,000. Notice of Award was published in the May 12, 2000 issue of the Texas Register at 25 TexReg 4369.

The term of the intended renewal is from January 1, 2001, through December 31, 2001, up to an amount not to exceed $150,000.

For further information, please contact: Pamela Ponder, Deputy General Counsel for Contracts, 111 E. 17th St., ROOM G-24, Austin, Texas, 78744, telephone number (512) 305-8673, fax (512) 475-0973, or by e-mail at (contracts@cpa.state.tx.us)

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Pamela Ponder

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: December 13, 2000

Notice of Legal Banking Holidays: Texas Tax Code Annotated §111.053(b) requires that, before January 1 of each year, the Comptroller of Public Accounts publish a list of the legal holidays for banking purposes for that year. This is the Eleventh District Holiday Schedule. Pursuant to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Notice 2000-51, dated August 11, 2000, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and its branches at El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas, will observe the following holidays for calendar year 2001 and will not be open on the dates indicated below:

January 1, New Year's Day

January 15, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

February 19, Presidents Day

May 28, Memorial Day

July 4, Independence Day

September 3, Labor Day

October 8, Columbus Day

November 12, Veterans Day

November 22, Thanksgiving Day

December 25, Christmas Day

The Federal Reserve standard holiday schedule mandates that if January 1, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a holiday. If January 1, July 4, November 11, or December 25 occurs on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will not be observed as a holiday. Because November 11, 2001, falls on a Sunday, Monday, November 12, 2001, will be observed as a holiday.

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Pamela Ponder

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: December 12, 2000

Notice of Request for Proposals: Pursuant to Chapter 2162, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller), on behalf of the State Council on Competitive Government (the "Council"), announces the issuance of its Request for Proposals (RFP 116c) from qualified entities to provide document destruction services to include, but not be limited to, shredding, baling and disintegrating documents, for state agencies in and about Travis County, Texas on an "as-needed" basis. The successful respondent will be expected to begin performance of any contract(s) resulting from this RFP on or about March 1, 2001.

Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact Rose-Michel Munguia, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts, 111 E. 17th Street, ROOM G-24, Austin, Texas, 78774, telephone number: (512) 305-8673, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The RFP will be available for pick-up at the above-referenced address on Monday, December 11, 2000, between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. Comptroller also plans to place the RFP on the Texas Marketplace after Monday, December 11, 2000, 2:00 p.m. (CZT). All written inquiries must be received at the above-referenced address no later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT) on Friday, December 22, 2000. All responses to questions will be posted electronically on Wednesday, January 10, 2001 on the Texas Marketplace at: <http://www.marketplace.state.tx.us>. Prospective respondents are encouraged to fax Questions to (512) 475-0973 to ensure timely receipt.

Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the Assistant General Counsel for Contracts Office at the location specified above (ROOM G-24) no later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Friday, January 19, 2001. Proposals received after this time and proposals submitted by facsimile will not be considered.

Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation by a committee based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in the RFP. Council will make the final decision. Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. Comptroller and Council are under no legal obligation to execute any contracts on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. Comptroller and Council shall pay for no costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.

The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP--Monday, December 11, 2000, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Questions Due--Friday, December 22, 2000, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Posting of Official Responses to Questions--Wednesday, January 10, 2001; Proposals Due--Friday, January 19, 2001, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Oral Presentations, if required--January 29, 2001-February 2, 2001; Contract Execution--February, 2001, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Project Activities--Thursday, March 1, 2001, or as soon thereafter as practical.

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Pamela Ponder

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: December 12, 2000

Notice of Request for Proposals: Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Texas Government Code, and Section 403.020, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces the issuance of its Request for Proposals (RFP #117a) from qualified, independent firms to provide consulting services to the Comptroller. The successful respondent will assist the Comptroller in conducting management and performance reviews of the following independent school districts (ISDs): Karnes City, Kenedy, Falls City, and Runge. The Comptroller reserves the discretion to award one or more contracts for a review of one or all of the districts under this RFP. The services sought under this RFP will culminate in final reports, which shall contain findings, recommendations, implementation timelines, plans, and be a component part of the review of each district involved. The successful respondent will be expected to begin performance of the contract on or about February 22, 2001.

Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts, 111 E. 17th St., ROOM G-24, Austin, Texas, 78744, telephone number: (512) 305-8673, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The Comptroller will mail copies of the RFP only to those specifically requesting a copy. The RFP was made available for pick-up at the above-referenced address on Friday, December 22, 2000, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. The Comptroller also made the complete RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace after Friday, December 22, 2000, 2 p.m. (CZT). All written inquiries, questions, and mandatory Letters of Intent to propose must be received at the above-referenced address prior to 2 p.m. (CZT) on Friday, January 12, 2001. Prospective respondents are encouraged to fax Letters of Intent and Questions to (512) 475-0973 to ensure timely receipt. The Letter of Intent must be addressed to Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, and must contain the information as stated in the corresponding Section of the RFP and be signed by an official of that entity. Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions received after this time and date will not be considered. The responses to questions and other information pertaining to this procurement will be posted on Friday, January 19, 2001, on the Texas Marketplace http://www.marketplace.state.tx.us.

Closing Date: Proposals must be received in Assistant General Counsel's Office at the address specified above (ROOM G-24) no later than 2 p.m. (CZT), on Monday, January 29, 2001. 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 on the evaluation criteria and procedures 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 of Public Accounts is under no legal or other obligation to execute a contract on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. The Comptroller shall pay for no costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.

The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP - December 22, 2000, 2 p.m. CZT; Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions Due - January 12, 2001, 2 p.m. CZT; Responses to Questions - January 19, 2001; Proposals Due - January 29, 2001, 2 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - February 16, 2001, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Project Activities - February 22, 2001.

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Pamela Ponder

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: December 12, 2000

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice hereby gives notice of a Contract Award for the Texas Youth Commission Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Design Program, Requisition Number: 696-FD-0-R002.

The Contract was awarded to Aquirre Corporation, as a partial award for a dollar amount of $58,601.00.

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Carl Reynolds

General Counsel

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Filed: December 8, 2000

This Request for Quotations (RFQ) to interested vendors is filed under the provisions of Government Code 2254.

Notice is given that the East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) as the administrative entity for the local Workforce Development Board is soliciting information on the purchase of equipment and software to aid the visually impaired in having access to Workforce Centers in the East Texas Workforce Development Area. Equipment to be purchased includes speech synthesizer, Braille embosser, and video magnifier. Software to be purchased includes large print software, speech software, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and Braille translation software.

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 Quotations 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 for Quotations is 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, December 21, 2000.

The ETCOG Executive Committee, who will be responsible for the contract award, will review the responses.

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Glynn Knight

Executive Director

East Texas Council of Governments

Filed: December 6, 2000

Eligible Proposers. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting proposals from private sector companies under Request for Proposals (RFP) #701-01-011 to outsource the analysis, design and project management of the Texas Permanent School Fund's Investment Systems Technology Project. Historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) are encouraged to submit a proposal.

Description. This project includes performing the analysis of the existing business processes and current systems; recommending changes to the existing business processes; creating requirements for new off-the-shelf (OTS) systems; developing RFPs/RFOs for new OTS systems; assisting in the selection of the new systems; and providing project management services during the planning, analysis, requirements definition, selection, customization, installation, conversion and integration activities including quality assurance and risk management.

Dates of Project. All services and activities related to this proposal will be conducted within specified dates. Proposers should plan for a starting date of no earlier than February 1, 2001, and an ending date of no later than August 31, 2002.

Project Amount. One contractor will be selected to receive an amount to be determined to be the best value to the State and subject to negotiation with the vendor.

Selection Criteria. Proposals will be selected based on the ability of each proposer to carry out all requirements contained in this RFP. The TEA will base its selection on, among other things, the demonstrated competence and qualifications of the proposer and upon the reasonableness of the proposed fee. The TEA reserves the right to select from the highest ranking proposals those that address all requirements in the RFP and that are most advantageous to the project.

The TEA is not obligated to execute a resulting contract, provide funds, or endorse any proposal submitted in response to this RFP. This RFP does not commit TEA to pay any costs incurred before a contract is executed. The issuance of this RFP does not obligate TEA to award a contract or pay any costs incurred in preparing a response.

Requesting the Proposal. A complete copy of RFP #701-01-011 may be obtained by writing the: Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education Agency, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, or by calling (512) 463-9304. Please refer to the RFP number in your request.

Further Information. For clarifying information about this RFP, contact Frank Zahn, Investments Division, Texas Education Agency, (512) 463-9162.

Deadline for Receipt of Proposals. Proposals must be received in the Document Control Center of the TEA by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Tuesday, January 30, 2001, to be considered.

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Criss Cloudt

Associate Commissioner, Accountability Reporting and Research

Texas Education Agency

Filed: December 12, 2000

Eligible Applicants. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting applications under Standard Application System (SAS)-#A515 from open- enrollment charter schools authorized after September 1, 1998, as established by Texas Education Code, Chapter 12, to increase the understanding of the public charter schools model by providing financial assistance for the design and implementation of public charter schools. Campus charters and campus program charters that had notified TEA by September 1, 1998, of their operation are also eligible to apply. Applications will be mailed automatically to each eligible public charter school.

Description. In accordance with the purpose of the federal Public Charter Schools Grant Program, funds may be used for post-award planning and design of the educational program, which may include: (1) refining the desired educational results and methods for measuring progress toward achieving those results; and (2) providing professional development for teachers and other staff who will work in the public charter school. Funds may also be used for the initial implementation of the charter school, which may include: (1) informing the community about the public charter school; (2) acquiring necessary equipment and educational materials and supplies; (3) acquiring or developing curriculum materials; and (4) funding other initial operational costs that cannot be met from state or local sources.

Dates of Project. The federal Public Charter Schools Grant Program will be implemented between February 1, 2001, and December 31, 2001. Applicants should plan for a starting date of no earlier than February 1, 2001, and an ending date of no later than December 31, 2001.

Project Amount. Funding will be provided for the charter schools authorized after September 1998 that did not receive funding after 1998-1999. Each project will receive a maximum of $70,000. Project funding in any subsequent year will be based on satisfactory progress of the first-year objectives and activities and on general budget approval by the State Board of Education and the commissioner of education and appropriations by the U.S. Congress. This project is funded 100% from the Public Charter Schools federal funds.

The TEA is not obligated to approve an application, provide funds, or endorse any application submitted. The TEA is not committed to pay any costs before an application is approved. The TEA is not obligated to award a grant or pay any costs incurred in preparing an application.

Requesting the Application. A copy of the complete SAS-#A515 has been mailed to each eligible public charter school. Other interested parties may obtain a complete copy of SAS-#A515 by writing to: Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education Agency, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701; by calling (512) 463-9304; by faxing (512) 463-9811; or by e-mailing dcc@tmail.tea.state.tx.us. Please provide your name, complete mailing address, and telephone number including area code and refer to the SAS number in your request.

Further Information. For clarifying information about the SAS, contact Esther Murguia, Division of School and Community Support, TEA, (512) 463-9575.

Deadline for Receipt of Applications. Applications must be received in the Document Control Center of the TEA no later than 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Thursday, February 1, 2001, and will be effective on the date received by the TEA.

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Criss Cloudt

Associate Commissioner, Accountability Reporting and Research

Texas Education Agency

Filed: December 11, 2000

The Texas Department of Health, having duly filed complaints pursuant to 25 Texas Administrative Code §289.205, has revoked the following certificates of registration: Barry Brooks, D.D.S., Jacksonville, R06642, November 29, 2000; Carlos J. Gonzalez, M.D., Houston, R13150, November 29, 2000; Ron Elmore, D.D.S., Houston, R13175, November 29, 2000; Southwest Spine and Orthopedic Specialists, Arlington, R21089, November 29, 2000; Mary Karen Matt, D.D.S., Houston, R22566, November 29, 2000; Family Health Clinic, Cleveland, R23214, November 29, 2000; Sam Houston X-ray, Pharr, R23563, November 29, 2000; Robert Martin Lambert, M.D., Canyon Lake, R24771, November 29, 2000; Magnolia Imaging Center, Houston, R24790, November 29, 2000; National Dental Services, Incorporated, Wichita Falls, R24800, November 29, 2000.

A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 834-6688, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).

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Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: December 11, 2000

The Texas Department of Health, having duly filed complaints pursuant to 25 Texas Administrative Code §289.205, has revoked the following certificate of registration: The Foot Specialist, P.C., Mission, R19294, October 31, 2000.

A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 834-6688, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).

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Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: December 11, 2000

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by Globe Indemnity Company proposing to use rates for commercial automobile insurance that are outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g). The Company is requesting +80% for all coverages, classes, and territories.

Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting George Russell, at the Texas Department of Insurance, Automobile/Homeowners Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 305-7468.

This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless a properly filed objection, pursuant to art. 5.101 §3(h), is made with the Chief Actuary for P&C, Mr. Phil Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by December 29, 2000.

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Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: December 7, 2000

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by Royal Insurance Company of America proposing to use rates for commercial automobile insurance that are outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g). The Company is requesting +100% for all coverages, classes, and territories.

Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting George Russell, at the Texas Department of Insurance, Automobile/Homeowners Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 305-7468.

This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless a properly filed objection, pursuant to art. 5.101 §3(h), is made with the Chief Actuary for P&C, Mr. Phil Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by December 29, 2000.

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Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: December 7, 2000

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by Royal Indemnity Company proposing to use rates for commercial automobile insurance that are outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g). The Company is requesting +130% for all coverages, classes, and territories.

Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting George Russell, at the Texas Department of Insurance, Automobile/Homeowners Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 305-7468.

This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless a properly filed objection, pursuant to art. 5.101 §3(h), is made with the Chief Actuary for P&C, Mr. Phil Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by December 29, 2000.

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Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: December 7, 2000

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by Safeguard Insurance Company proposing to use rates for commercial automobile insurance that are outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g). The Company is requesting +70% for all coverages, classes, and territories.

Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting George Russell, at the Texas Department of Insurance, Automobile/Homeowners Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 305-7468.

This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless a properly filed objection, pursuant to art. 5.101 §3(h), is made with the Chief Actuary for P&C, Mr. Phil Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by December 29, 2000.

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Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: December 7, 2000

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by GuideOne Lloyds Insurance Company proposing to use rates for private passenger automobile insurance that are outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEXAS INSURANCE CODE ANNOTATED article 5.101 §3(g). The Company is requesting for all classes and territories: +30% for UM/UIM BI/PD; +35% for Bodily Injury, Medical, PIP, and Comprehensive, +40% for Property Damage, Collision, Towing and Labor, Rental Reimbursement, and all other coverages.

Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting George Russell, at the Texas Department of Insurance, Automobile/Homeowners Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 305-7468.

This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless a properly filed objection, pursuant to article 5.101 §3(h), is made with the Chief Actuary for P&C, Mr. Phil Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by December 30, 2000.

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Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: December 8, 2000

Notice is hereby given that a hearing under Docket No. 454-01-1249.G will be held before an administrative law judge (ALJ) of the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) at 9:00 a.m. on March 6, 2001, and continuing thereafter at dates, times and places designated by the ALJ until conclusion. The purpose of the hearing is to establish benchmark rates for private passenger and commercial automobile insurance, including the spreading of the benchmark rates among relevant classifications and territories. The hearing will be held at SOAH, Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin Office Building at 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701.

Authority, Jurisdiction and Statutes and Rules Involved

The commissioner has jurisdiction and legal authority over the subject matter of this hearing pursuant to the Texas Insurance Code, Article 5.101. Pursuant to Sections 40.001 - 40.060 of the Texas Insurance Code,, SOAH shall conduct the hearing. Statutes involved include Articles 5.101 and 5.131 and Subchapter A of Chapter 5 of the Texas Insurance Code.

The procedure of the hearing will be governed by Texas Insurance Code, Sections 40.001 - 40.060, the Rules of Practice and Procedure For Industry-Wide Rate Cases before the department (Texas Administrative Code, Title 28, Chapter 1, Subchapter L), the Rules of Practice and Procedure before the department (Texas Administrative Code, Title 28, Chapter 1, Subchapter A), the Memorandum of Understanding between the department and SOAH (Texas Administrative Code, Title 28, Chapter 1, §1.90), the Administrative Procedure Act (Texas Gov't Code, Ch. 2001) and SOAH's Rules of Procedure (Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Chapter 155).

Matters to be Considered

The commissioner will consider testimony presented and information filed by insurers, the Office of Public Insurance Counsel and other interested parties relating to the determination of benchmark rates for private passenger and commercial automobile insurance, including the spreading of the benchmark rate among relevant classifications and territories. The commissioner has the statutory authority and duty pursuant to Article 5.101 of the Texas Insurance Code to promulgate a benchmark rate for each line of insurance subject to Article 5.101, including private passenger and commercial automobile insurance, after notice and hearing. Relevant data to be used in the rate case are available from the department.

The commissioner shall set the benchmark rate for each subject line of insurance to produce a range that promotes stability and that produces rates that are just, reasonable, adequate and not excessive for the risks to which they apply, and not confiscatory. In promulgating the benchmark rate, the commissioner may give due consideration to the factors listed in Article 5.101, §3(c) of the Texas Insurance Code.

The commissioner requests evidence on the following additional matters to be adduced at the hearing:

1. Factors other than actuarial rate indications which may be relevant in the setting of benchmark rates, including, but not limited to, the extent and nature of competition in Texas automobile insurance markets; the availability or lack of availability in Texas automobile insurance markets; the level and range of rates and rate changes among insurers in Texas automobile insurance markets; the extent of denials and restrictions of coverage in Texas automobile insurance markets; the number, nature and impact of new entries, mergers and exits by insurers from Texas automobile insurance markets; and the volume of cancellations and non-renewals in Texas automobile insurance markets.

2. Historical premiums written in rate regulated, non-rate regulated and surplus lines markets by line of insurance (private passenger or commercial automobile) and coverage (liability or physical damage) from 1990 through 1999.

3.Evidence regarding rates that promote access to full insurance coverage and that are fair and reasonable for underserved areas, as provided in Texas Insurance Code Section 37.052(c).

4. Review of the territorial and driver classification relativities for all coverages, including review of big city and small city territory groupings. Provide analyses with and without Class 6A, 6B and 6C driver classification relativities set equal to Class 1A, 1B and 1C relativities, respectively.

5. Review of the actual historical rate of return of the property/casualty insurance industry on both a statutory accounting principles (SAP) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis in comparison to prevailing short, medium and long-term interest rates, actual return on investments earned by investors in property/casualty insurance stock companies, actual GAAP return on equity earned by other industries, and actual GAAP return on equity by all industries combined. Provide the available data with any associated calculations and analyses.

6. The relative risk of the property/casualty insurance industry in comparison to other industries and all industries combined as viewed by an investor, defined as either a purchaser of stock or some other contributor of capital to the insurance enterprise.

7. Review of market-based indications of the cost of capital such as Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and Discounted Cash Flow analyses. If a CAPM analysis is used to estimate the cost of capital, describe in depth the basis for the risk premium used in the analysis. If the risk premium is based on historical risk premium data, describe:

a) the basis for the length of the historical period included in the analysis, and the impact and reasonableness of using alternative time periods, and

b) the basis for the use of either an arithmetic or geometric mean, including a discussion of the extent to which the difference between the two is a function of variability of returns over time.

1) If authorities are cited with regard to the use of arithmetic and/or geometric means in deriving a risk premium, describe the extent to which such authorities are referring specifically to the establishment of a guideline rate for an industry, as opposed to an actual rate for an individual economic entity.

2) Describe the extent to which use of a mean which is higher due to variability of returns over time effectively rewards or facilitates variability, and is or is not consistent with a basic purpose underlying the establishment of benchmark rates, which is to promote stability in rates.

8 The impact of the property/casualty insurance industry's debt to equity ratio and liabilities to equity ratio currently and over time on the recommendation for a target rate of return. If cost of capital considerations include reliance upon a sample group of companies, such reliance should be supported with information regarding:

a) the extent to which the sample companies have incorporated debt into their capital structures, and

b) the relative leverage of the property/casualty operating companies owned by the sample companies when compared with the property/casualty industry as a whole, with leverage measured by the ratio of premiums plus reserves (loss, loss adjustment, and unearned premium reserves) to consolidated policyholder surplus.

9) Review of the actual historical net investment income earned, including interest and dividends earned, and realized and unrealized capital gains, by the property/casualty insurance industry in comparison to prevailing short, medium and long-term interest rates. Provide the available data with any associated calculations and analyses.

10. Review of the historical premium to surplus and reserves to surplus ratios of the property/casualty insurance industry.

11. Comparison of the recommended leverage ratios with those that would result from an allocation of total property/casualty industry consolidated surplus by line of insurance based upon the combination of net premiums earned plus mean net reserves, plus the ratios which result from any additional adjustments necessary for Texas-specific variations in countrywide relationships and/or to reflect the effects of converting SAP surplus to GAAP net worth.

12. Translation of recommended leverage factors into other common leverage factors. Examples:

1) If a specific premium-to-surplus ratio is recommended, show also the equivalent premium-to-GAAP net worth ratio and the equivalent reserves-to-surplus ratio.

2) If a specific premium-to-GAAP net worth ratio is recommended, show also the equivalent premium-to-surplus ratio and the equivalent reserves-to-surplus ratio. If a specific reserves-to-surplus ratio is recommended, show also the equivalent premium-to-surplus ratio and the equivalent premium-to-GAAP net worth.

13. Recommendations on methodologies for explicit consideration of catastrophe losses in comprehensive rate indications.

14. Review of the setting of Commercial Auto Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Medical Payment (Med Pay) rates on a basis similar to that adopted in Commissioner's Order No. 00-0909 for Private Passenger vehicles, including the impact of any changes on miscellaneous vehicle rating rules including Rules 56, 59, 120, 129, 135 and 136.

15. Analysis and recommendations concerning treatment of pre- and post-tort reform data in closed claim trend data.

16. Recommendations on adjustments to voluntary automobile expense ratios used to develop voluntary automobile benchmark rates in order to reflect the effect of flattening of expenses used to develop TAIPA rates.

17. Review of the rating of recreational trailers and of motor homes, including the rate relationship between the two categories of vehicles.

18. Analysis of the symbol group relativities for private passenger comprehensive and collision coverage written on an actual cash value basis for model years 1989 and earlier.

19. Review of the rating formula for Private Passenger Comprehensive and Collision coverage written on a stated amount basis. Provide evidence on whether such vehicles should be rated using a formula analogous to that adopted for vehicles written on an actual cash value basis. Provide evidence, regardless of the rating formula recommended, on appropriate symbol and model year relativities for vehicles written on a stated amount basis.

20. Analysis of the propriety of rate differentials among the various motorcycle engine size types in the case of PIP and Med Pay and, if such differentials are felt to be appropriate, the amount of such differentials.

21. Under the rating methodology for Private Passenger PIP and Med Pay that existed prior to Commissioner's Order No. 00-0909, the BI liability premiums had been adjusted by applying factors such as 90%, 50% and 25% to determine both the BI premium itself and the BI premium used to determine the PIP and Med Pay premiums under rating Rules 77, 120, 123, 129, 132, and 136. Under the new rating methodology for PIP and Med Pay, these factors are no longer used to calculate PIP and Med Pay premiums, but continue to be used to calculate the BI premium itself. Please provide commentary on the reasonability of applying those or different factors to the otherwise determined PIP and Med Pay premium rates. If such factors to the otherwise determined PIP and Med Pay premium rates are felt to be appropriate, provide recommended factors for each individual rule.

22. Review of the premium size eligibility requirements for the Automobile Experience Rating Plan, including any off-balance factor that should be applied to benchmark rates should the requirements be changed.

23. Separate rate indications for Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Bodily Injury and for Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Property Damage. If indications vary drastically between the two coverages, recommend rate change capping methodologies, which could include capping rate changes for the coverages on a combined rather than individual basis.

24. Separate analyses of Private Passenger BI Increased Limits premium needs and BI Basic Limits premium needs.

25. Review of territory groupings by county. Provide evidence on reasonability of current territory assignments and, if modifications are warranted, provide recommendations.

26. Benchmark rate indications that both include and exclude the expense experience of insurers in the Farmers Insurance Group.

Motions for Admission as a Party

Anyone who wishes to participate in the hearing as a party must file a motion for admission as a party by 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2001.

Prehearing Conference

An initial prehearing conference will be held before the ALJ at 9:00 a.m. on January 11, 2001, at SOAH, Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin State Office Building at 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. The prehearing conference will be held for the following purposes:

1. Ruling on all motions for admission of parties.

2. Setting the procedural deadlines for discovery, motions, and prefiled testimony.

3. Such other matters as will promote the orderly and prompt conduct of the hearing.

Additional prehearing conferences will be scheduled as the ALJ deems necessary.

Commissioner's Policies

Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code §2001.058(c), the commissioner is required to provide the ALJ with a written statement of applicable rules and policies. The applicable procedural rules are set out above. The commissioner's policies regarding the setting of benchmark rates under Article 5.101 of the Texas Insurance Code are set out below. The purpose of this policy statement is to provide the ALJ and parties with notice regarding the types of evidence parties should present in the hearing. This policy statement, however, is not intended to limit the type of evidence a party may offer at the hearing. The pertinent commissioner's policies are as follows:

1. It is the commissioner's policy to consider all relevant evidence and issues in making a determination of rates. To assure a complete record, the commissioner requests the ALJ to:

a) take judicial notice of: i) Rate Reduction Rules, 28 TAC §§5.14000 through 5.14011; ii) Commissioner's Order No. 95-0282, dated March 28, 1995; iii) Commissioner's Order No. 96-0592, dated May 29, 1996; iv) Commissioner's Order No. 97-1105, dated November 3, 1997; v) Commissioner's Order No. 98-1418, dated December 8, 1998, as amended nunc pro tunc by Commissioner's Order No. 99-0196; vi) Commissioner's Order No. 00-0909, dated August 3, 2000;

b) ensure that exhibits accompanying testimony from the parties' witnesses, including their underlying work papers, are submitted and are made available in both paper and electronic format. The electronic format should be 3.5 inch high-density diskette in a DOS or Windows spreadsheet or other format readable by a machine running DOS or Windows. Parameters, assumptions and references to underlying data should be identifiable in the electronic exhibits.

2. It is the commissioner's policy that the benchmark rate need not equal the actuarial indication for any particular coverage, class and territory. The actuarial indication is an important consideration, but other factors, such as those identified in Article 5.101, may be used if such action better achieves the goal of promoting stability and producing rates that are just, reasonable, adequate, and not excessive for the risks to which they apply, and not confiscatory.

3. It is the commissioner's policy that so-called "Fast Track" data reports not be used directly in the rate development analysis. Trend analysis should rely upon trend data reported to the department and provided by the department to the parties. Fast Track data are not intended for ratemaking and represent only a portion of industry experience.

4. It is the commissioner's policy that if underwriting profit provisions are calculated to reflect a target return on equity measured under GAAP, estimates of future expense ratios, to the extent these estimates are based upon historical expense experience, shall be based upon historical ratios of expenses to written premiums. Alternatively, if estimates of future expenses are based upon historical ratios of expenses to earned premium, then the underwriting profit provision shall be adjusted in consideration of expected increases in prepaid expenses which are recognized as an asset under GAAP.

5. It is the commissioner's policy that prospective premium and loss trends should be of equal periods of time.

Conduct of the Hearing

Each page of any exhibit offered in evidence at a hearing before the Commissioner, including prefiled testimony, must be numbered consecutively at the center of the bottom margin, be on 8 1/2" by 11" paper, and must be three-hole-punched along the left margin. The front page of each exhibit should indicate that the exhibit would be part of the record of a public hearing before the Commissioner and should identify the subject of the hearing, the docket number, the date of the hearing, and the party offering the exhibit. On the front page, the party offering the exhibit should also describe the exhibit and leave a space for numbering the exhibit. For example:

Public Hearing before the Commissioner of Insurance

Subject of Hearing: Benchmark Rate for Private Passenger and Commercial

Automobile Insurance

Docket No. _____________

Date: ___________________

Exhibit # _________________

Description of Exhibit _____________

Parties offering exhibits into evidence at the hearing should be prepared with sufficient copies of each proposed exhibit to furnish the following:

1 The original exhibit, which will be tendered to the ALJ for marking and retention for the official record, after which the attorneys shall use an exact photocopy of such marked exhibit in the examination of the witness.

2. One copy each for every other party admitted to the hearing.

3. Six copies for TDI to be filed with the Chief Clerk.

All deadlines in this notice are subject to change at the ALJ's discretion to the extent permitted by statute and rule.

In contested cases, all parties are entitled to the assistance of their counsel before administrative agencies. This right may be expressly waived. Notice of Hearing Page 6

TRD-200008663

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: December 12, 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. Section 7.075 requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is January 22, 2001 . Section 7.075 also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that the consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the TNRCC's orders and permits issued pursuant to the TNRCC's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional Office listed as follows. Comments about the AOs should be sent to the attorney designated for the AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 22, 2001 . Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The TNRCC attorneys are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing .

(1) COMPANY: Billmark Company, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1417-IHW-E; TNRCC IDENTIFICATION (ID) NUMBER: 38227; LOCATION: 2232 Solona, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: metal plating; RULES VIOLATED: Amended AO Provisions to January 12, 2000 AO amending provision number 3(a) is amended to read within 90 days after the effective date of the AO, respondent shall submit to the executive director for approval, an Affected Property Assessment Report, pursuant to §350.9l, if response actions are necessary, comply with all applicable requirements of the Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) found in §350.92 to §350.96; financial assurance (§350.33(I)); and Institutional Controls under Subchapter F; Ordering Provision 3(b) has been deleted due to inclusion of a remediation schedule in the TRRP; PENALTY: $15,500; STAFF ATTORNEY: Scott McDonald, Litigation Division, MC R-4, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.

(2) COMPANY: The New Jats Corporation dba Graham Food Market and Laundrymat; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0445-PST-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 43157; LOCATION: 1801 South Highway 16, Graham, Young County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tanks (UST); RULES VIOLATED: §334.50(a)(1)(A) and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to provide proper release detection for the USTs; §334.51(b)(2)(C) and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to provide proper overfill prevention equipment for the UST systems; §334.7(d), by failing to file notice of the change in release detection and overfill prevention equipment or additional information concerning the USTs within 30 days from the date of the occurrence of the change or addition, or within 30 days from the date on which the owner or operator first became aware of the change or addition; and §334.93, by failing to demonstrate financial responsibility for taking corrective action and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by accidental releases arising from the operation of USTs; PENALTY: $8,750; STAFF ATTORNEY: Rebecca Nash Petty, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-1738; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(3) COMPANY: Mohammad Sultan dba Eastgate Water Supply; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-0662-PWS-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 1810135; LOCATION: 3043 Highway 12, Vidor, Orange County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water system; RULES VIOLATED: §290.106(a), (e)(2) and the Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.033(d), by failing to submit bacteriological samples and by failing to provide public notification for failure to collect bacteriological samples; §290.41(c)(3)(I) and (O) and §290.38(24), by failing to fine grade the well sites so that the site is free from depressions, reverse grades, or areas too rough for proper ground maintenance so as to ensure that surface water will drain away from the well and by failing to protect a public water system well with a complete intruder resistant fence; §290.41(c)(1)(A), (D), and (F), by locating a well site within 50-feet of a tile or concrete sanitary sewer, sewerage appurtenance, septic tank, storm sewer, or cemetery, by allowing livestock in pastures within 50-feet of the wells, and failing to secure a sanitary control easement covering that portion of the land within 150-feet of the well from all such property owners and recording such easement in the deed records at the county courthouse; §290.41(c)(3)(K) and (N), by failing to seal the wellhead by a gasket or sealing compound to prevent the possibility of contaminating the well water and to provide flow measuring devices for each well to measure production yields and provide for the accumulation of water production data, and by failing to locate these devices to facilitate daily reading; §290.42(i) and (j), by failing to obtain National Sanitation Foundation certification for the hypochlorination chemical product used and by failing to compile and keep up-to-date a thorough plant operations manual for operator review and reference; §290.43(d)(2), by failing to provide all pressure tanks with a pressure release device and an easily readable pressure gauge; §290.44(d), by failing to maintain a minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch (psi) at all points within the distribution network at flow rates of at least 1.5 gallons per minute per connection; §290.46(f)(2)(B), by failing to maintain a record of periodic disinfectant residual tests for at least three years; and §290.46(h), (n), (p), and (u), by failing to keep on hand a supply of calcium hypochlorite disinfectant for use when making repairs, setting meters, and disinfecting new mains prior to placing them in service, by failing to prepare and continuously update a map of the distribution system, by failing to make available for review by TNRCC staff during inspection of pressure tank inspection report, and by failing to operate the facility to provide a minimum pressure of 35 psi throughout the distribution system under normal operating conditions; PENALTY: $13,156; STAFF ATTORNEY: Reynaldo De Los Santos, Litigation Division, MC R-13, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

TRD-200008654

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: December 12, 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 January 22, 2001 . 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 January 22, 2001 . 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: 7HC Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0878-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number TA-3985-L; LOCATION: Mansfield, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: liquid chemical drumming and transfer station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a) and the Code, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain a permit or meet the conditions for an exemption from permitting; PENALTY: $2,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Stacey Young, (512) 239-1899; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010- 6499, (817) 469-6750.

(2) COMPANY: City of Alice; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0500-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Permit Number 262C; LOCATION: Alice, Jim Wells County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: municipal solid waste landfill; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.133(a) and (c) and Agreed Order Docket Number 96-0029-MSW-E by failing to apply daily/alternative cover as specified by the facility's site operation plan; PENALTY: $1,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gary McDonald, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(3) COMPANY: City of Big Sandy; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0966-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply (PWS) Number 2300001; LOCATION: Big Sandy, Upshur County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.117(e)(2), by failing to conduct reduced tap monitoring sampling for lead and copper; PENALTY: $313; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sandy VanCleave, (512) 239-0667; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.

(4) COMPANY: City of Canton; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0700-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Identification Number 49662; LOCATION: Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tank; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.49(a) and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to have corrosion protection for the underground storage tank (UST) system; and 30 TAC §334.50(a)(1)(A) and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to have a release detection method capable of detecting a release from any portion of the UST system; PENALTY: $7,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carolyn Lind, (903) 535-5100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.

(5) COMPANY: City of Corpus Christi; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0301-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TXS000601, TNRCC Identification Number 14T001, and MSW Permit Number 423A; LOCATION: Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: sanitary sewer lift stations and storage yard; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §327.5 and the Code, §26.266(a), by failing to immediately undertake all reasonable actions to abate and remove the discharge or spill; 30 TAC §327.3(b) and the Code, §26.039(b), by failing to notify the agency after the discovery of the spill or discharge; the Code, §26.121, by failing to obtain written authorization prior to discharging contaminated water; 30 TAC §328.57(c)(3), by failing to ensure that scrap tires are transported to an authorized tire site; 30 TAC §328.58(a) - (d), by failing to manifest tires for shipment; and 30 TAC §328.60(a), by failing to register a tire storage facility; PENALTY: $0; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gary McDonald, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(6) COMPANY: Ralph Sellers dba Country Cars #3; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0554-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number JH-0268-J; LOCATION: Burleson, Johnson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: automotive sales; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §114.20(c)(1) and the Code, §382.085(b), by allegedly offering for sale a vehicle with missing or tampered emission control devices; PENALTY: $500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Corey Burke, (512) 239- 5259; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.

(7) COMPANY: Cross Timbers Operating Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0751-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Numbers GJ-0139-T and HH-0112-Q; LOCATION: Longview, Gregg County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: compressor station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(2) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to submit annual compliance certification for Willow Springs and South Whalan; PENALTY: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carolyn Lind, (903) 535-5100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.

(8) COMPANY: Expro Engineering, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0454-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number MH-0150-F; LOCATION: Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: compressor station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§122.146(1), 122.143(4), 122.513(b)(2), and 122.513(b)(6), Title V General Operating Permit (GOP) Number 00786, and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to submit annual compliance certifications; and 30 TAC §122.121, Title V GOP Permit No. 00876, and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to accurately represent two tanks; PENALTY: $5,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512) 239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023- 1486, (713) 767-3500.

(9) COMPANY: Fort Bend County WCID No. 2; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1006-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: NPDES Permit Number TX0021458 and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 10086-001; LOCATION: Stafford, Fort Bend County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: NPDES Permit Number TX0021458, TPDES Permit Number 10086-001, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limits for seven-day average ammonia-nitrogen concentration; PENALTY: $7,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: John Mead, (512) 239-6010; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(10) COMPANY: City of Grand Saline; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0682-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: NPDES Permit Number TX0027545 (Water Quality Permit Number 10179-001); LOCATION: Grand Saline, Van Zandt County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: the Code, §26.121, NPDES Permit Number TX0027545, and Water Quality Permit Number 10179-001, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limits for ammonia nitrogen; PENALTY: $1,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Terry Murphy, (512) 239-5025; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.

(11) COMPANY: Kiva Oil Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0840-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number EE-0874-U; LOCATION: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum transporting; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.252(2) and the Code, §382.085(b), by allegedly allowing the transfer of gasoline which may ultimately be used in a motor vehicle with a Reid Vapor Pressure greater than seven pounds per square inch; PENALTY: $600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Cervantes, (915) 834-4949; REGIONAL OFFICE: 401 East Franklin, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834-4949.

(12) COMPANY: Albert H. Korenek dba Country Oaks Arbor Mobile Home Park; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0723-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: TPDES Permit Number 12680-001; LOCATION: Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 12680-001, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with the permit limits for five-day carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids daily average; PENALTY: $720; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Erika Fair, (512) 239-6673; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(13) COMPANY: The City of Lawn; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0727-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 2210005; LOCATION: near Oplin, Coleman County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(b)(2)(B) and (c)(2)(B), by failing to provide a treatment plant capacity of 0.6 gallons per minute per connection; and 30 TAC §290.46(j)(3), by failing to complete a customer service inspection certification prior to providing service and retain copies of completed inspection certifications on file for at least ten years; PENALTY: $313; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kara Dudash, (915) 698-9674; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(14) COMPANY: Mr. Taddese Ferede dba Mobil #12-QDO; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0909- PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0017749; LOCATION: Plano, Collin County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.245(2) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to successfully perform the annual pressure decay testing; and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(2)(A)(i)(III) and (ii)(I), and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to perform annual performance test on line leak detectors and perform the tightness testing on the pressurized piping; PENALTY: $6,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Wendy Cooper, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.

(15) COMPANY: Moscow Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0092-MLM- E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Numbers 1870008 and 187012, and Water Quality Permit Number 11139-001; LOCATION: Moscow, Polk County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: activated sludge wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(d), (f)(1)(A), (2)(A) and (B), (i), (p), and (y), by failing to maintain a minimum free total chlorine residual of 0.2 milligrams per liter (mg/l) throughout the distribution system, properly complete monthly operations report with the daily pumpages and amount of chlorine used daily, test and record the chlorine residual in water collected from various locations, conduct daily chlorine residual tests, provide an adequate plumbing ordinance, regulations, service agreement with provisions for proper enforcement, record the results of annual inspections for the ground storage and pressure tanks, and install all electrical wiring in securely mounted conduit; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F) and (3)(O), by failing to secure a sanitary control easement, provide an intruder-resistant fence; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(3) and (d)(3), by failing to provide the ground storage tank with a properly designed overflow flap valve and provide air injection lines with filtering devices; the Code, §341.036(g), by failing to maintain the probe entry point on the ground storage tank in a sanitary condition; 30 TAC §290.44(h), by failing to provide the service connection at the sewage treatment plant with a back flow prevention device; 30 TAC §290.42(e)(4)(D) and (5), and (j), by failing to provide facilities for determining the amount of disinfection used daily, provide a full-face self-contained breathing apparatus and provide a plant operations manual; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(v), by failing to provide emergency power or an emergency interconnection; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F) and (3)(K), by failing to secure a sanitary control easement and seal the wellhead with a gasket or sealing compound; and 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (5), Permit Number 11139-001, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to prevent unauthorized discharges of wastewater seeping through the levee, maintain an operable effluent lift station, maintain an adequate solids concentration in the oxidation ditch, maintain at least a two-foot freeboard in the stabilization pond, provide a backup pump at the on-site lift station, provide a backup aeration rotor in the oxidation ditch, adequately maintain the grounds by allowing the growth of trees on the levees, provide an operable measuring device, discharge effluent above the minimum level of four mg/l for dissolved oxygen limitation, and perform the flow measurements at the required frequency; PENALTY: $7,663; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gilbert Angelle, (512) 239-4489; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(16) COMPANY: Murmer, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0692-IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: Solid Waste Registration Number 76046; LOCATION: Arcola, Fort Bend County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: airplane painting; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.6(c), by failing to update the notice of registration; 30 TAC §335.62, §335.504, and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §262.11, by failing to complete a hazardous waste determination on one waste stream; and 30 TAC §335.69(f)(2) and 40 CFR §265.174 and §265.173(a), by failing to conduct complete weekly inspection logs for the hazardous container storage area and close a hazardous waste container; PENALTY: $4,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Catherine Sherman, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023- 1486, (713) 767-3500.

(17) COMPANY: City of Perryton; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0926-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: MSW Permit Number 876; LOCATION: Perryton, Ochiltree County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: municipal solid waste landfill; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.271(5) and §37.111, by failing to submit an annual update of the local government financial test and provide continuous financial assurance coverage for closure of the MSW landfill; PENALTY: $720; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kent Heath, (512) 239-4575; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.

(18) COMPANY: City of Plainview; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0893-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: MSW Permit Number 2157; LOCATION: Plainview, Hale County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: municipal solid waste; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.271(5) and §37.111, by failing to submit an annual update of the local government financial test documentation to the executive director within 180 days of the end of the fiscal year; PENALTY: $800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Clausewitz, (512) 239-2359; REGIONAL OFFICE: 4630 50th Street, Suite 600, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3520, (806) 796-7092.

(19) COMPANY: Richey Road MUD; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0404-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Water Quality Permit Number 0012378-002 and NPDES Permit Number TX0092967; LOCATION: Westfield, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (5), Water Quality Permit Number 0012378-002, NPDES Permit Number TX0092967, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with ammonia-nitrogen daily average permit limit of three mg/l and daily maximum permit limit of ten mg/l and properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment; PENALTY: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Erika Fair, (512) 239-6673; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(20) COMPANY: Town & Country Food Stores, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0946-PWS- E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1520179; LOCATION: Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(f)(1)(A) (formerly 30 TAC §290.46(d)(2)(A)), by failing to provide a chlorine residual of 0.20 mg/l in the distribution system at all times; PENALTY: $100; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gary Shipp, (806) 796- 7092; REGIONAL OFFICE: 4630 50th Street, Suite 600, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3520, (806) 796-7092.

(21) COMPANY: T Rex Consulting, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0649-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: Medical Waste Transporter Number 50055; LOCATION: Tyler, Smith County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: medical waste storage; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.1009(d) and (e), by failing to maintain a storage temperature of 45 degrees Farenheit or less and receive authorization to store medical waste generated off-site; PENALTY: $3,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jayme Brown, (512) 239-1683; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.

TRD-200008658

Paul Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: December 12, 2000

Notice is given that CURTIS MCCUBBIN ET UX STEPHANIE (DECEASED), applicants, seek a permit pursuant to §11.121, Texas Water Code, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §§295.1, et seq. The application was declared administratively complete on November 8, 2000. The applicants seek authorization to divert and use not to exceed 20 acre-feet of water per annum from the underflow of the Guadalupe River, Guadalupe River Basin to irrigate 7.8 acres in the G.C.&S.F. R.R. Company Survey Number 1867, Abstract Number 1082 approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Hunt in Kerr County, Texas. Ownership of the land to be irrigated is evidenced by warranty deed recorded in Volume 254, page 36-39 and Volume 120, page 217 in the official records of Kerr County. The permit application is based on an upstream water sales contract with the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA). The water will be diverted from the underflow of the Guadalupe River through an existing well and pump located at N 45.5° E, 1,303 feet from the southeast corner of the aforesaid survey also being 30.04° N Latitude and 99.36° W Longitude in Kerr County, Texas. Maximum diversion rate for the water will be 200 GPM (0.45 cfs). The permit, if granted, will be valid only as long as the contract with GBRA is in effect and will expire and be null and void at termination of the contract.

TERRA LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY, L.L.C., 2740 Fuller Wiser, Euless, Texas 76039, applicant, seeks a permit pursuant to §11.121 of the Texas Water Code and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §§295.1, et seq. The application was declared administratively complete on November 10, 2000. The Executive Director recommends that mailed public notice of the application be given pursuant to 30 TAC §295.151 to the all water rights owners in the Trinity River Basin. Terra Land and Cattle Company, L.L.C., applicant, seeks authorization to maintain 16 existing on-channel reservoirs for in-place recreation purposes at the Lakes of Brookstone residential development named Lakes of Brookstone in Denton County, Texas. The 16 reservoirs are located on several unnamed tributaries of Henryetta Creek, tributary of Denton Creek, tributary of Elm Fork Trinity River, tributary of the Trinity River, Trinity River Basin. The reservoirs cover a combined total area of 30 acres and impound a combined total of 131 acre-feet of water all being in the M. E. P & P. RR Survey Number 95, Abstract Number 906, 18 miles southwest from the City of Denton in Denton County. The center points on the dams at Brookstone are located from the southeast corner of the aforesaid corner as follows:

Reservoir 1--S 43.6589° E, 3,412'; Latitude 33.0042° N, Longitude 97.2636° W.

Reservoir 2--S 35.5950° E, 3,053'; Latitude 33.0031° N, Longitude 97.2631° W.

Reservoir 4--S 57.9994° E, 2,376'; Latitude 33.0008° N, Longitude 97.2625° W.

Reservoir 5--S 63.9989° E, 2,032'; Latitude 32.9997° N, Longitude 97.2619° W.

Reservoir 6--S 63.0128° E, 1,777'; Latitude 32.9994° N, Longitude 97.2611° W.

Reservoir 7--S 34.7081° E, 2,790'; Latitude 33.0036° N, Longitude 97.2611° W.

Reservoir 8--S 21.6400° E, 2,220'; Latitude 33.0031° N, Longitude 97.2586° W.

Reservoir 10--S 26.8539° E, 1,640'; Latitude 33.0014° N, Longitude 97.2583° W.

Reservoir 11--S 30.9708° E, 1,471'; Latitude 33.0008° N, Longitude 97.2586° W.

Reservoir 12--S 41.1169° E, 1,310'; Latitude 33.0000° N, Longitude 97.2589° W.

Reservoir 13--S 53.5636° E, 1,168'; Latitude 3 2.9992° N, Longitude 97.2592° W.

Reservoir 14--S 67.6692° E, 850'; Latitude 3 2.9983° N, Longitude 97.2586° W.

Reservoir 15--S 10.3206° E, 5,504'; Latitude 32.0122° N, Longitude 97.2592° W.

Reservoir 16--S 10.3178° E, 5,504'; Latitude 33.0114° N, Longitude 97.2572° W.

Reservoir 17--S 5.5053° E, 4,302'; Latitude 33.0092° N, Longitude 97.2572° W.

Reservoir 18--S 12.8808° E, 4,224'; Latitude 33.0086° N, Longitude 97.2592° W.

Applicant has indicated that all lakes will be maintained at operating level using ground water. No appropriation or diversion of state water is being requested by this application.

Notice is given that CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, P.O. Box 1390, Jacksonville, Texas 75766, applicant, seeks to amend Certificate of Adjudication Number 06-3274 pursuant to §11.122, Texas Water Code, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §§295.1, et seq. Pursuant to 30 TAC §§295.158(b), both mailed and published notice are required of this application. Certificate of Adjudication 06-3274 authorizes the City of Jacksonville to maintain an existing dam and reservoir known as Lake Acker in Cherokee, County Texas, and impound not to exceed 731 acre-feet of water. Lake Acker is on Merritts Branch, tributary of Gum Creek, tributary of Tails Creek, tributary of One Arm Creek, tributary of the Neches River, Neches River Basin. The city is authorized to divert and use not to exceed 1,200 acre-feet of water per year for municipal purposes from the perimeter of Lake Acker at a maximum rate of 13.22 cfs (5,950 gpm). The time priority for the diversion and use of the first 1,000 acre-feet of water per annum is March 24, 1923, and December 21, 1940 for the additional 200 acre-feet of water per annum. Certification of Adjudication Number 06-3274 also authorizes the City of Jacksonville to maintain an existing dam (approximately 5 miles downstream from Lake Acker) and reservoir known as Lake Jacksonville on Gum Creek, tributary of Tails Creek, tributary of One Arm Creek, tributary of the Neches River, Neches River Basin and impound not to exceed 30,500 acre-feet of water. The city is authorized to divert and use not to exceed 5,000 acre-feet of water per year for municipal purposes from a specific point on Lake Jacksonville at a maximum rate of 10.00 cfs (4,500 gpm) with a time priority of June 13, 1955. Because the dam at Lake Acker has been removed, the applicant seeks to amend Certificate Number 06-3274 by moving the diversion point, diversion amount, and diversion rate authorized for Lake Acker to Lake Jacksonville. This would allow the diversion and use, for municipal purposes, of a total of 6,200 acre-feet of water per annum from Lake Jacksonville at a maximum diversion rate of 23.22 cfs (10,450 gpm). Priority dates will be June 13, 1955 for 5,000 acre-feet of water per year, March 24, 1923 for 1,000 acre-feet of water per annum, and December 21, 1940 for 200 acre- feet of water per annum. In addition, the City of Jacksonville seeks to further amend Certificate of Adjudication Number 06-3274 to authorize diversion of water from any point on the perimeter of Lake Jacksonville and to authorize the diversion and use of an additional 6,200 acre-feet of water per annum from Lake Jacksonville for municipal purposes. If granted, this would result in a total authorization to divert and use not to exceed 12,400 acre-feet of water per annum for municipal use from Lake Jacksonville. There are no water rights with diversion points on Merritts Branch or Gum Creek between Lake Acker and Lake Jacksonville.

Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, within 30 days of the date of newspaper publication of the notice. 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 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 proposed conditions to the requested permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the 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 permit and will 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, Texas 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, 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-200008567

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: December 8, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on December 8, 2000, for retail electric provider (REP) certification, pursuant to §§39.101 - 39.109 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of MidAmerican Energy Company for Retail Electric Provider (REP) certification, Docket Number 23403 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant's requested service area by geography or/service area by customers includes the area of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than January 3, 2001. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200008657

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 12, 2000

On December 8, 2000, Hinotel filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60359. Applicant intends to remove the resale-only restriction.

The Application: Application of Hinotel for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23331.

Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than December 29, 2000. You may contact the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23331.

TRD-200008656

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 12, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on December 1, 2000, for 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 Electric Utility for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for Proposed Transmission Line within Dallas County. Docket Number 23352.

The Application: TXU Electric Company (TXU) proposes to construct a 3.2-mile double- circuit 138kV line and rearrangement of existing 138kV lines by summer of 2001, which will create a double-circuit 138kV line between Liggett and Hackberry and one between Liggett and Euless. These double-circuit 138kV lines will have the capacity needed to deliver the required power to the areas around the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport under normal and contingency conditions and will prevent overloads.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division 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 January 24, 2001. The commission should receive a letter requesting intervention on or before that date.

TRD-200008639

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 11, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on December 4, 2000, for a certificate of convenience and necessity pursuant to §§14.001, 37.051, 37.054, 37.056, and 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 Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GVEC) for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for a 13kV Transmission Line in Guadalupe County. Docket Number 23360.

The Application: GVEC proposes the construction of new transmission facilities to serve the area southwest of Seguin. A new 138 kV transmission line will be built from the existing GVEC Capote Substation to a new proposed substation. The new substation will be designed at 138:24.9 kV, but initially will be operated at 69:24.9 kV. Two transmission circuits will eventually connect the substation to existing transmission systems, one north to the Capote Substation and one west to the Berlin Substation. Initially, only the transmission circuit from the Capote Substation will be energized.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division 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 January 24, 2001. The commission should receive a letter requesting intervention on or before that date.

TRD-200008595

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 11, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on December 5, 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 Seven Bridges Communications, LLC for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23314 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service and residential prepaid local calling services.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the area of Texas currently served by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than December 27, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200008514

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 7, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on December 5, 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 Everest Broadband Networks of Texas, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23380 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the area currently served by all incumbent local exchange companies throughout the state of Texas.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than December 27, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200008520

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 7, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on December 4, 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 Signatel Telephone Corporation for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23381 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the area currently served by all incumbent local exchange companies within the state of Texas.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than December 27, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200008521

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 7, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on December 6, 2000, pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.207 and Substantive Rule §26.208 for approval to replace tariff with a new tariff.

Tariff Title and Number: Application of Electra Telephone Company Tariff Filings Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.207 and Substantive Rule §26.208. Tariff Number 23386.

The Application: Electra Telephone Company (Electra) filed an application to replace its Local Exchange Tariff, in its entirety, with a new tariff. Electra also seeks approval to remove Multi-Party Calling Services, Outside Base Rate Area Charges, Mileage Charges, and Joint User Service.

Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. Please reference Tariff Number 23386.

TRD-200008637

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 11, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a petition on October 30, 2000, for expanded local calling service (ELCS), pursuant to Chapter 55, Subchapter C of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Project Title and Number: Petition of the Fieldton Exchange for Expanded Local Calling Service, Project Number 23202.

The petitioners in the Fieldton exchange request ELCS to the exchanges of Amherst, Levelland, Lubbock, Olton, and Plainview.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than December 27, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200008508

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 7, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a petition on November 2, 2000, for expanded local calling service (ELCS), pursuant to Chapter 55, Subchapter C of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Project Title and Number: Petition of the Springlake Exchange for Expanded Local Calling Service, Project Number 23213.

The petitioners in the Springlake exchange request ELCS to the exchanges of Dimmitt, Lazbuddie, Littlefield, Muleshoe, and Plainview.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than December 27, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200008509

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 7, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a petition on November 2, 2000, for expanded local calling service (ELCS), pursuant to Chapter 55, Subchapter C of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Project Title and Number: Petition of the Wynne Exchange for Expanded Local Calling Service, Project Number 23218.

The petitioners in the Wynne exchange request ELCS to the exchanges of Mount Pleasant, Quitman, Sulphur Springs, and Tyler.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than December 27, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200008510

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 7, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a petition on November 6, 2000, for expanded local calling service (ELCS), pursuant to Chapter 55, Subchapter C of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Project Title and Number: Petition of the Wynne Exchange for Expanded Local Calling Service, Project Number 23223.

The petitioners in the Wynne exchange request ELCS to the exchanges of Mineola, Mount Pleasant, Mount Vernon, Quitman, and Sulphur Springs.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than December 27, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200008511

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 7, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a petition on October 30, 2000, for expanded local calling service (ELCS), pursuant to Chapter 55, Subchapter C of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Project Title and Number: Petition of the Halfway Exchange for Expanded Local Calling Service, Project Number 23224.

The petitioners in the Halfway exchange request ELCS to the exchanges of Floydada, Hale Center, Littlefield, Lubbock, and Tulia.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than December 27, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200008512

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 7, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a petition on November 6, 2000, for expanded local calling service (ELCS), pursuant to Chapter 55, Subchapter C of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Project Title and Number: Petition of the Payne Springs Exchange for Expanded Local Calling Service, Project Number 23231.

The petitioners in the Payne Springs exchange request ELCS to the exchanges of Canton, Corsicana, Kaufman, and Kemp.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than December 27, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200008513

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 7, 2000

On December 1, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Northpoint Communications, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23353. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 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 23353. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by January 3, 2001, 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 Customer Protection Division 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 23353.

TRD-200008515

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 7, 2000

On December 4, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Birch Telecom of Texas, LTD, LLP, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23359. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 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 23359. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by January 3, 2001, 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 Customer Protection Division 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 23359.

TRD-200008518

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 7, 2000

On December 6, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and SBC Advanced Solutions, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23384. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 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 23384. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by January 4, 2001, 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 Customer Protection Division 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 23384.

TRD-200008597

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 11, 2000

On December 7, 2000, Covad Communications Company and Verizon Southwest, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23391. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing 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 23391. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by January 5, 2001, 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 Customer Protection Division 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 23391.

TRD-200008638

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 11, 2000

On December 1, 2000, Fort Bend Communications and Verizon Southwest, 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 23354. 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 23354. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by January 3, 2001, 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 Customer Protection Division 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 23354.

TRD-200008516

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 7, 2000

On December 1, 2000, RTex Communications Group, Inc. doing business as RTex and Verizon Southwest, 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 23356. 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 23356. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by January 3, 2001, 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 Customer Protection Division 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 23356.

TRD-200008517

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 7, 2000

On December 4, 2000, Cameron Telephone Company and Lone Star Telephone Company, collectively, applications, 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 23366. 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 23366. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by January 4, 2001, 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 Customer Protection Division 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 23366.

TRD-200008596

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 11, 2000

On December 6, 2000, Alltel Communications Services and AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., 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 23388. 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 23388. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by January 4, 2001, 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 Customer Protection Division 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 23388.

TRD-200008598

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 11, 2000