Notice of Request for Proposals: Pursuant to Chapter 54, Subchapter F, Texas Education Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller), as chairman and executive director of the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board (Board), and on behalf of the Board, announces its Amended Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified, independent firms to provide telemarketing services for the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Program (Program). The original notice of Request for Proposals appeared in the June 30, 2000 issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 6414). The amended RFP changes certain dates in the RFP. The amended dates are set forth in this notice. The successful respondent will provide assistance to persons who call into a toll-free telephone line inquiring about the Program. The successful respondent, if any, will be expected to begin performance of the contract on or about September 1, 2000.

Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact David R. Brown, Assistant General Counsel for 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 will be available for pick-up at the above-referenced address on July 11, 2000, after 2:00 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. The Comptroller will also make the RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace after July 11, 2000, 2:00 p.m. (CZT).

Questions and Mandatory Letters of Intent: All questions concerning the RFP must be in writing. All written inquiries, questions, and mandatory Letters of Intent to propose must be received at the above-referenced address not later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT) on July 26, 2000. Prospective proposers 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 David R. Brown, 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. On or before August 1, 2000, the Comptroller expects to post answers to these written questions as a revision to the Texas Marketplace notice on the issuance of this RFP. The address of the Texas Marketplace is (www.marketplace.state.tx.us).

Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the Assistant General Counsel's Office at the location specified above (ROOM G-24) no later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on August 10, 2000, 2:00 p.m. (CZT). Proposals received in ROOM G24 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 Board will make the final decision.

The Comptroller and the Board each reserve the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. The Comptroller and the Board are not obligated to execute a contract on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. The Comptroller and the Board shall not pay for any costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.

The anticipated schedule of events pertaining to this solicitation is as follows: Issuance of RFP - July 11, 2000, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions Due - July 26, 2000, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Proposals Due - August 10, 2000, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution -August 25, 2000, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Project Activities -September 1, 2000.

TRD-200004676

David R. Brown

Legal Counsel

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: July 5, 2000

Notice of Request for Proposals: Pursuant to Chapter 54, Subchapter F, Texas Education Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller), as chairman and executive director of the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board (Board), and on behalf of the Board, announces its issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purpose of obtaining professional accounting services in the form of a financial audit of the Texas Prepaid Higher education Tuition Program. The successful respondent, if any, will be expected to begin performance of the contract on or about September 1, 2000. This is a revision of the notice that was published in the June 30, 2000, issue of the Texas Register , at 25 TexReg 6415.

Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact David R. Brown, Assistant General Counsel for 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 July 6, 2000, after 2:00 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. The Comptroller also made the RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace after July 6, 2000, 2:00 p.m. (CZT). The address of the Texas Marketplace is (www.marketplace.state.tx.us).

Letters of Intent and Questions: Letters of Intent are no longer mandatory. All questions concerning the RFP must be in writing. All written inquiries and questions must be received at the above-referenced address not later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT) on July 21, 2000. Prospective proposers are encouraged to fax Questions to (512) 475-0973 to ensure timely receipt. Questions received after this time and date will not be considered. On or before July 25, 2000, the Comptroller expects to post answers to these written questions as a revision to the Texas Marketplace notice on the issuance of this RFP.

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 August 3, 2000, 2:00 p.m. (CZT). Proposals received in ROOM G24 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 Board will make the final decision.

The Comptroller and the Board each reserve the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. The Comptroller and the Board are not obligated to execute a contract on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. The Comptroller and the Board shall not pay for any costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.

The anticipated schedule of events pertaining to this solicitation is as follows: Issuance of RFP - July 6, 2000, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Questions Due - July 21, 2000, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Proposals Due - August 3, 2000, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - August 25, 2000, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Contract Activities - September 1, 2000.

TRD-200004678

David R. Brown

Legal Counsel

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: July 5, 2000

Notice of Request for Proposals: Pursuant to Chapter 403, Texas Government Code, and Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces the issuance of its Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified, independent firms to provide professional out-of-state unclaimed property auditing services to the Comptroller. One or more successful respondents will assist the Comptroller in conducting audits of out-state-unclaimed property holders and providing other related services, as directed by the Comptroller. The Comptroller reserves the right to award one or more contracts under this RFP. The successful respondent(s) will be expected to begin performance of the contract(s), if any, awarded under this RFP on or about September 1, 2000. This is a revision of the notice that was published in the June 30, 2000, issue of the Texas Register, at 25 TexReg 6414.

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 will be available for pick-up at the above-referenced address on Friday, July 14, 2000, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. The Comptroller will also make the complete RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace after Friday, July 14, 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, July 28, 2000. 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 Tuesday, August 1, 2000, on the Texas Marketplace at: http://www.marketplace.state.tx.us.

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 p.m. (CZT), on Tuesday, August 8, 2000. Proposals received in Room G-24 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 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 - July 14, 2000, 2 p.m. CZT; Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions Due - July 28, 2000, 2 p.m. CZT; Responses to Questions - August 1, 2000; Proposals Due - August 8, 2000, 2 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - August 21, 2000, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Project Activities - September 1, 2000.

TRD-200004679

David R. Brown

Legal Counsel

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: July 5, 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) from qualified, independent firms to provide consulting services to the Comptroller. The successful respondent will assist the Comptroller in conducting a management and performance review of the Kingsville Independent School District (KISD). The services sought under this RFP will culminate in a final report, which shall contain findings, recommendations, implementation timelines, plans, and be a component part of the review. The successful respondent will be expected to begin performance of the contract on or about September 5, 2000. This is a revision of the notice that was published in the June 30, 2000, issue of the Texas Register , at 25 TexReg 6413.

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, June 30, 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, June 30, 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 Monday, July 17, 2000. 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 Tuesday, July 18, 2000, 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 Tuesday, July 25, 2000. Proposals received after this time and date will not be considered.

Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation by a committee based 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 - June 30, 2000, 2 p.m. CZT; Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions Due - July 17, 2000, 2 p.m. CZT; Responses to Questions - July 18, 2000; Proposals Due - July 25, 2000, 2 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - August 15, 2000, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Project Activities - September 5, 2000.

TRD-200004681

David R. Brown

Legal Counsel

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: July 5, 2000

Manufactured Housing Division

Wednesday, July 19, 2000, 1:00 p.m.

State Office of Administrative Hearing, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 N Congress, 11th Floor, Suite 1100

Austin, Texas

AGENDA

Administrative Hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in the matter of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs vs. Jerry Jones to hear alleged violations of Sections 4(d)(f) and 7(d) of the Act and Sections 80.51 and 80.125(e) of the Rules regarding installation of a manufactured home without obtaining, maintaining or possessing a valid installer's license and not properly installing the manufactured home. SOAH 332-00-1776. Department MHD1998002008UI.

Contact: Jerry Schroeder, P.O. Box 12489, Austin, Texas 78711-2489, (512) 475-3589.

TRD-200004672

Daisy Stiner

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: July 5, 2000

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Department") at 507 Sabine Street, Room 437, Austin, Texas, at 12:00 p.m. on August 9, 2000, with respect to (i) a plan of financing (the "Plan") that includes issues of single family mortgage revenue refunding tax-exempt commercial paper notes (the "Future Notes"), the first of which is to be issued within one year of the date of the hearing described below and the last of which is to be issued no later than December 31, 2004, and (ii) an issue of tax-exempt residential mortgage revenue bonds (the "Tax-Exempt Bonds") to be issued in an aggregate face amount of not more than $125,000,000 and taxable residential mortgage revenue bonds to be issued in an aggregate face amount of not more than $25,000,000 (together with the Tax-Exempt Bonds, the "Bonds").

The Future Notes will be issued by the Department in a maximum aggregate face amount not to exceed $75,000,000 at any given time. The proceeds of the Future Notes will be used to refund certain single family mortgage revenue bonds of the Department and thereby to facilitate recycling prepayments of single family residential mortgage loans made to eligible very low, low and moderate income first-time home buyers with the proceeds of such single family mortgage revenue bonds. Only prepayments of mortgage loans financed with proceeds of tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds issued within ten years from the date of receipt of the prepayments will be eligible for the recycling program. The proceeds of the Future Notes may also be used to refund unexpended proceeds of certain single family mortgage revenue bonds previously issued by the Department.

A portion of the proceeds of the Bonds will be used to finance an estimated $147,500,000 single family residential mortgage loans made to eligible very low, low and moderate income first-time home buyers for the purchase of homes located within the State of Texas. A portion of the proceeds of the Tax-Exempt Bonds will be used to refund all or a portion of the Department's outstanding Single Family Mortgage Revenue Refunding Tax-Exempt Commercial Paper Notes, Series A, thereby making funds available to make additional mortgage loans.

For purposes of the Department's mortgage loan finance programs, eligible borrowers generally will include individuals and families whose family income does not exceed, (i) for families of three or more persons, 115% (140% in certain targeted areas) of the area median income, and (ii) for individuals and families of two persons, 100% (120% in certain targeted areas) of the area median income. The Department anticipates setting aside approximately 30% of the funds made available for borrowers of very low income (60% of area median income) for approximately one year. In addition, substantially all of the borrowers under the programs will be required to be persons who have not owned a principal residence during the preceding three years. Further, residences financed with loans under the programs will be subject to certain other limitations, including limits on the purchase prices of the residences being acquired. All the limitations described in this paragraph are subject to revision and adjustment from time to time by the Department pursuant to applicable federal law and Department policy.

All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views with respect to the Department's mortgage loan finance program and the issuance of the Bonds. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Ed Morris at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine Street, 8th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701; (512) 475-3987.

Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their views are invited to contact Ed Morris in writing in advance of the hearing. Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in writing to Ed Morris prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.

TDHCA WEBSITE: www.tdhca.state.tx.us/hf.htm

Individuals who require child care to be provided at the hearing should contact Dina Gonzalez at (512) 475-3757 at least five days before the hearing so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Individuals who require auxiliary aids for the hearing should contact Gina Esteves, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3943, or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-3989 at least two days before the hearing so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

This notice is published and the above-described hearing is to be held in satisfaction of the requirements of State law and Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, regarding the public approval prerequisite to the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the Future Notes and the Tax-Exempt Bonds.

TRD-200004660

Daisy A. Stiner

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: July 5, 2000

The following petition has been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, and is under consideration:

The adoption of amendments to the Plan of Operation for Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association (TAIPA), pursuant to Article 21.81.

The proposal is to amend the TAIPA Plan of Operation Section 15, "Cost of Administration" by deleting the third paragraph of Subsection B, replacing it with a new Subsection C, and redesignating current Subsection C to Subsection D. The new Subsection C establishes fees that member insurers must pay when they fail to make timely payment of assessments or membership fees. This proposal will eliminate vague wording and provide member insurers with specific guidelines regarding payments.

This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless an objection is filed with Marilyn Hamilton, Associate Commissioner, Personal and Commercial Lines Division, Texas Department of Insurance, Mail Code 104-PC, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, within 15 days after publication of this notice.

For further information or to request a copy of the proposed amendments, please contact Sylvia Gutierrez at (512) 463-6327 (reference number A-0600-14).

TRD-200004621

Bernice Ross

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: July 3, 2000

AGENCIES: Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Texas General Land Office (TGLO), United States Department of the Interior (DOI), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (collectively the trustees).

ACTION: Notice of availability of a Draft Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment (Draft DARP/EA) for ecological injuries and service losses associated with the Alcoa Point Comfort/Lavaca Bay NPL Site, the Federal Consistency Determination for this plan under the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP), and of a 30-day period for public comment on the Draft Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment and the Federal Consistency Determination beginning July 14, 2000.

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the "Draft Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Point Comfort/Lavaca Bay NPL Site Ecological Injuries and Service Losses" (Draft DARP/EA) and the Federal Consistency Determination with the CMP related to the activities outlined in the Draft DARP/EA are available for public review and comment.

The Draft DARP/EA has been prepared by the state and federal natural resource trustees to address natural resource injuries and resource services losses of an ecological nature attributable to releases of hazardous substances from the Alcoa Point Comfort/Lavaca Bay NPL Site (the site). The Draft DARP/EA presents the trustees' assessment of the natural resource injuries and service losses attributable to the site and their proposed plan to compensate for those losses by restoring ecological resources and services. In an effort to expedite completion of the restoration planning process for this site, it also includes an evaluation of the terrestrial resource injuries and ecological losses after 1999, and their corresponding restoration requirements, based on an anticipated final remedy. If the final remedy chosen for the site by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) differs from the remedy which EPA currently anticipates, the evaluation of terrestrial resource injuries and ecological losses may not be consistent with the final remedy and a future Draft DARP/EA to complete restoration planning may be necessary. The trustees will consider comments received during the public comment period before finalizing the DARP/EA for these ecological losses.

The Federal Consistency Determination for this Draft DARP/EA outlines the basis for NOAA's and DOI's determinations that the restoration actions described in the Draft DARP/EA are consistent to the maximum extent possible, and will be undertaken in a manner consistent with the applicable policies of the CMP. Under federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be consistent with the goals and policies of the CMP identified in 31 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 501. Under 31 TAC §506.2(c), a determination of consistency with the CMP must be made by the federal trustees for natural resource damage assessment and restoration plans that are the product of a joint cooperative natural resource damage assessment by state and federal trustees. Review of the Federal Consistency Determination is delegated to the State Trustee agencies (TNRCC, TPWD and the GLO). The state trustees will consider all comments received during the public comment period in their evaluation of the Federal Consistency Determination for the Draft DARP/EA and will, depending on the comments received, submit a letter of concurrence to the Federal Trustees.

To receive a copy of the Draft DARP/EA, and/or the Federal Consistency Determination with the CMP, interested members of the public are invited to contact Richard Seiler, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Remediation Division-MC 142, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, telephone number (512) 239-2523 or fax to (512) 239-4814.

DATES: Comments must be submitted in writing on or before August 14, 2000 , to Richard Seiler, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Remediation Division-MC 142, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. The trustees will consider all written comments prior to finalizing the DARP/EA and completing their review of the Federal Consistency Determination.

AUTHORITY: The opportunity for public review and comment on the Draft DARP/EA is required under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 United States Code (USC) 9622(i) and parallels the provisions included in 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §11.32(c) of the federal Natural Resource Damage Assessment regulations.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The site is located in Point Comfort, Calhoun County, Texas and encompasses releases of hazardous substances from Alcoa's Point Comfort Operations facility. Between 1948 and the present, Alcoa has constructed and operated several types of manufacturing processes at this facility, including aluminum smelting, carbon paste and briquette manufacturing, gas processing, chlor-alkali processing, and alumina refining. Past operations at the facility have resulted in the release of hazardous substances into the environment, including the discharge of mercury-containing wastewater into Lavaca Bay from 1966 to 1970 and releases of mercury into the bay through a groundwater pathway. In April 1988, the Texas Department of Health (TDH) issued a "closure order" prohibiting the taking of finfish and crabs for consumption from a specified area of Lavaca Bay near the facility due to elevated mercury concentrations found in these species.

The site was added to the National Priorities List (NPL), pursuant to §105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 United States Code (USC) §§9601 et seq. , on March 25, 1994, (59 FR 8794; February 23, 1994). The site was listed primarily due to the presence of mercury in several species of finfish and crabs in Lavaca Bay, the fishing closure imposed by TDH, and the presence of mercury and other hazardous substances in bay sediments adjacent to the facility. Alcoa, the State of Texas and the EPA signed an Administrative Order on Consent under CERCLA in March 1994 for the conduct of a remedial investigation and feasibility study (RI/FS) for the site.

The trustees are designated natural resource trustees under §107(f) of CERCLA, §311 of the Federal Water Pollution and Control Act , 33 USC §1321, and other applicable federal or state laws, including Subpart G of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan , 40 CFR §§300.600 - 300.615. The trustees are authorized to act on behalf of the public under these authorities to protect and restore natural resources injured or lost as a result of discharges or releases of hazardous substances.

Parallel with Alcoa's performance of the RI/FS, the trustees have assessed natural resource injuries and service losses attributable to hazardous substances at the site. The assessment for this site has been aided and supported by Alcoa's cooperation pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Alcoa and the trustees which was effective January 14, 1997. The Draft DARP/EA has been developed under the cooperative assessment framework outlined in the MOA. It is focused on natural resource injuries or services losses of an ecological nature caused by the hazardous substances at the site based on known contamination and response actions initiated at the site as of the end of 1999. The Draft DARP/EA embodies the second stage of the assessment and restoration planning process for the site. The first stage focused on the recreational fishing service losses resulting from the closure area and is covered by a Draft DARP/EA for Recreational Service Losses released on September 28, 1999, and a revised Draft DARP/EA for Recreational Service Losses released on May 12, 2000. Finalization of the DARP/EA for Recreational Service Losses is anticipated to occur in July 2000.

The Draft DARP/EA identifies the information and methods being used to define the natural resource injuries and losses of an ecological nature, including the scale of restoration actions, and identifies the restoration actions which are preferred to restore, replace or acquire resources or services equivalent to those lost. It also includes an evaluation of the terrestrial resource injuries and remaining ecological losses, including their corresponding restoration requirements, based on an anticipated final remedy. If the final remedy differs from that which EPA currently anticipates, then the analysis may not be appropriate and a third and final stage Draft DARP/EA may be required. However, if the analysis is consistent with the actual choice of final remedy, then by including this information for public review in the current document, there will be no need to develop any further Draft DARP/EAs to complete the assessment and restoration planning process for this site.

For further information, contact Richard Seiler at (512) 239-2523, email to rseiler@tnrcc.state.tx.us

TRD-200004620

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: July 3, 2000

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Default Orders. The TNRCC staff proposes a Default Order when the staff has sent an Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition (EDPRP) to an entity outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; and the proposed technical requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance, and the entity fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of its receipt of the EDPR. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to Agreed Orders entered into by the executive director of the TNRCC pursuant to the Texas Water Code (the Code), §7.075, this notice of the proposed order and the opportunity to comment is 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 August 14, 2000 . The TNRCC will consider any written comments received and the TNRCC may withdraw or withhold approval of a Default Order if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that a proposed Default Order is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the TNRCC's jurisdiction, or the TNRCC's orders and permits issued pursuant to the TNRCC's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed Default Order is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each of the proposed Default Orders 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, telephone number (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional Office listed as follows. Comments about the Default Order should be sent to the attorney designated for the Default Order 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 August 14, 2000 . Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The TNRCC attorneys are available to discuss the Default Orders and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, comments on the Default Orders should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing .

(1) COMPANY: Addison Enterprises, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1125-PST-E; TNRCC IDENTIFICATION (ID) NUMBER: 0050396 and 0032940; LOCATION: 11139 Bellaire and Phillips Number 3 at Beechnut, Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tanks (UST); RULES VIOLATED: §115.222(1) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to equip the premium gasoline UST with a submerged fill pipe gasket in good condition; §115.242(3)(A) and (J) and THSC, §282.085(b), by failing to maintain in good operating condition the pressure/vacuum relief valves or dry breaks for Stage II recovery systems and by failing to install the required components (vent monitor) on the Stage II system at the Bellaire and Beechnut stations; §115.246(5) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain records of the results of Stage II vapor recovery system testing conducted at the station; and §115.242(9) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to perform the initial compliance testing within 30 days of installation and by failing to post operating instructions and the TNRCC hotline number conspicuously on each dispensing pump at the Beechnut station; PENALTY: $12,875; STAFF ATTORNEY: William Puplampu, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0677; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(2) COMPANY: DEREK T WILLIAMS; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0028-OSI-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 4948; LOCATION: 230 Oak Lane, Vidor, Orange County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: on-site sewage facility; RULES VIOLATED: §285.32(a)(1)(G)(ii) and THSC, §366.004, by failing to install a pre-treatment tank that was watertight; §285.34(b)(2), (4) and §285.58(a)(6) and THSC, §366.004, by failing to install a pump tank with adequate reserve capacity, by failing to install electrical wiring with connections in approved junction boxes, and to bury the conduit; PENALTY: $1,875; STAFF ATTORNEY: David Speaker, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2548; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

TRD-200004658

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: July 5, 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 August 14, 2000 . Section 7.075 also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments received and that the TNRCC may withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate the proposed AO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Code, the Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), and/or the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act). Additional notice is not required if changes to an AO are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable Regional Office listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 14, 2000 . Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550. The TNRCC enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing .

(1) COMPANY: C & P Utilities, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0247-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Water Quality Permit Number 11720-001; LOCATION: Winfree, Chambers County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Water Quality Permit Number 11720-001 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to prevent the unauthorized discharge of raw sewage; and 30 TAC §305.125(5) and (9), and Water Quality Permit Number 11720-001, by failing to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant to comply with permit conditions, prevent discharges, and submit a noncompliance notification report within the specified reporting period; PENALTY: $11,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Cathy Albrecht, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(2) COMPANY: City of Driscoll; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1379-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Water Quality Permit Number 11541-001 and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TX0094145; LOCATION: Driscoll, Nueces County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Water Quality Permit Number 1541-001 and NPDES Permit Number TX0094145, by failing to comply with effluent limits; PENALTY: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Steven Lopez, (512) 239-1896; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(3) COMPANY: New Town Water Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0322-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply (PWS) Number 0450023; LOCATION: Eagle Lake, Colorado County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.106(a), (b), and (e)(2), and the THSC, §341.033(d), by failing to collect water samples for bacteriological analysis, collect repeat water samples for bacteriological analysis, and provide public notification of failure to collect water samples; and 30 TAC §290.51(a)(3) and the THSC, §341.041, by failing to pay public health service fees; PENALTY: $1,563; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Elvia Maske, (512) 239-0789; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(4) COMPANY: John C. Penney; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0209-EAQ-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 14648; LOCATION: Jarrell, Williamson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: rock quarry; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §213.4(a), by failing to submit and obtain approval of an Edwards Aquifer protection plan prior to excavation and quarrying activities; PENALTY: $400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sherry Smith, (512) 239-0572; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

(5) COMPANY: Frank Creekmore and Kenneth Shaffer dba Rayburn Lodge and White Capp Caf‚; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1395-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 0030011; LOCATION: Zavalla, Angelina County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.105(b), by exceeding the maximum contaminant level for total coliform bacteria; 30 TAC §290.106(b)(5), by failing to collect additional routine samples; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(1)(A), (n), and (y), by failing to maintain a minimum disinfectant residual of 0.2 milligrams per liter free chlorine and provide a distribution system map; 30 TAC §290.43(d)(2) and (3), and (e), by failing to provide the pressure tank with a pressure release device, provide the pressure tank with an air-water-volume control device, enclose the water plant facilities within a locked, intruder-resistant fence, and install electrical wiring in securely mounted conduit; and 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(J), by failing to provide well number 1 with a concrete sealing block; PENALTY: $1,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Clint Pruett, (512) 239-2042; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(6) COMPANY: Schlumberger Well Services, A Division of Schlumberger Technology Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1577-IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: Solid Waste Registration Number 38408; LOCATION: Tyler, Smith County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: oilfield equipment repair and refurbish; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.63(b), by failing to dispose of hazardous waste at a facility with an United States Environmental Protection Agency identification number; 30 TAC §335.6(c), by failing to provide notification of generating greater than 100 kilograms of hazardous waste; 30 TAC §335.62, by failing to make a determination as to whether that waste is hazardous; and 30 TAC §335.10(a)(1), by failing to prepare a manifest for shipment of waste; PENALTY: $5,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carolyn Lind, (903) 535-5100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.

(7) COMPANY: Texas A&M University; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0193-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Water Quality Permit Number 10968-003 and NPDES Permit Number TX0108146; LOCATION: College Station, Brazos County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Water Quality Permit Number 10968-003 and NPDES Permit Number TX0108146, by failing to submit their discharge monitoring report; PENALTY: $3,625; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Brian Lehmkuhle, (512) 239-4482; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.

(8) COMPANY: U.S. Liquids, Inc. dba Houston Tank Cleaning Service; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0196-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1012926; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: tank cleaning service; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.120(b) and (c), by failing to submit a site selection form and collect and submit water samples for lead and copper analysis; PENALTY: $750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Shawn Stewart, (512) 239- 6684; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(9) COMPANY: Wildwood Circle Property Owners Association, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1553-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 2040052; LOCATION: Shepherd, San Jacinto County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(i) and (j), by failing to use American National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation Standard 60 approved chemicals for chlorination purposes and compile a thorough plant operations manual; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2), (i), (j), and (m), by failing to record and identify the locations of chlorine residual tests on water collected, adopt a plumbing ordinance, regulations, or service agreement with provisions for proper enforcement, provide a means to conduct customer service inspections, and maintain the concrete foundation under the pressure tank; and 30 TAC §290.43(d)(3) and (e), by failing to equip the air injection line with a filter and maintain the barbed wire on the fence to keep it intruder-resistant; PENALTY: $813; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laura Clark, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

TRD-200004653

Paul Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: July 5, 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 the Texas Water Code (the Code), §7.075. Section 7.075 requires that before the TNRCC may approve the AOs, the TNRCC 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 not later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is August 14, 2000 . Section 7.075 also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments received and that the TNRCC 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, telephone number (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 August 14, 2000 . 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: Angelina and Neches River Authority; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1384-MWD-E; TNRCC IDENTIFICATION (ID) NUMBER: 1998-1384-MWD-E; LOCATION: State Highway 190 and State Highway 63, Lufkin, Jasper County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water system; RULES VIOLATED: §305.42, by failing to apply for and receive authorization to renew permit number 13801-001 in order to discharge wastewater into or adjacent to the waters in the state; the Code, §26.121 by discharging wastewater into or adjacent to the waters in the state without authorization; and §290.46(s) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §34l.048(a), by failing to issue a boil water notice during a water outage from December 27, 1998 to December 28, 1998; PENALTY: $19,563; STAFF ATTORNEY: Laura Kohansov, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2029; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(2) Diamond Shamrock Refining and Marketing Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-0225-IHW-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 12247; LOCATION: Navigation Boulevard, 1/4 mile west of Harbor Bridge, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil dock; RULES VIOLATED: §335.6(c), by failing to notify the TNRCC of the hazardous waste tanks located at the facility and failing to update its Notice of Registration (NOR) to the large quantity generator designation; §335.9, by failing to maintain adequate records of all hazardous waste and industrial solid waste activities at the facility; and §335.69(a)(l) and (3)(B), by failing to comply with the requirements of 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 265, Subpart J, including secondary containment and leak detection for the underground tanks at the facility and failing to label or mark hazardous waste tanks with the words "Hazardous Waste"; PENALTY: $60,120; STAFF ATTORNEY: John Peeler, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-3506; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(3) COMPANY: G.B.'s Self Serve, Incorporated; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 27370; LOCATION: 1001 East Moore, Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tanks (UST); RULES VIOLATED:§334.54(d)(1)(B), by failing to permanently remove from service UST which had been temporarily removed from service for longer than 12 months; PENALTY: $7,500; STAFF ATTORNEY: David Speaker, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2548; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750;

(4) COMPANY: Kacy Chemical, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0901-IHW-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 85917; LOCATION: 16209 Highway 124, High Island, Chambers County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical recycling facility; RULES VIOLATED: §335.4 and the Code, §26.121, by discharging an oily waste to a ditch which drains into the Intercoastal Waterway; §335.2 and §335.43, by failing to obtain a permit or other authorization to store hazardous waste received from off-site;§335.69(a)(1)(B) (incorporating by reference §335.112(a)(9)), by failing to upgrade tanks to meet 40 CFR, Part 265, Subpart J requirements for storing hazardous waste;§335.62, by failing to conduct a proper hazardous waste determination for the waste stored in Tanks Number 3 and Number 24, which were identified by Kacy as stormwater;§335.69(a), by storing hazardous waste in containers in excess of the 90-day accumulation time period; and§335.69(a)(1) - (3)(A) (incorporating by reference §335.112(a)(8)), by failing to transfer hazardous waste from leaking drums to containers in good condition, failing to conduct weekly inspections of the container storage area, and failing to label hazardous waste drums and containers with the words "Hazardous Waste" and the beginning date of waste accumulation; PENALTY: $20,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: David Speaker, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2548; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(5) COMPANY: South-Tex Concrete, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0728-AIR-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 90-8371-F; LOCATION: Farm-to-Market Road 511 and Highway 48, Port of Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: concrete batch plant; RULES VIOLATED:§116.115(c) and Air Permit Number 8371, Special Provision Number 2A, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to pave all in-plant roads; PENALTY: $1,250; STAFF ATTORNEY: John Sumner, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0497; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.

(6) COMPANY: Richard Tatsch dba Tatsch General Contractors, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1370-OSI-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 3685; LOCATION: San Marcos and Dripping Springs, Hays County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: on-site sewage facility (OSSF); RULES VIOLATED:§285.58(a)(3) and (5) and THSC, §366.051(c), by failing to obtain an authorization to construct before installing OSSF and by failing to install the OSSF that was authorized by the permitting authority; PENALTY: $750; STAFF ATTORNEY: John Peeler, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-3506; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

TRD-200004657

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: July 5, 2000

A person may request to be added to a mailing list for public notices processed through the Office of the Chief Clerk for water quality and waste permitting activities at the TNRCC. You may request to be added to: (1) the mailing list for a specific application currently under consideration at the TNRCC (please specify the applicant name and permit number); (2) a permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (3) a permanent mailing list for a specific county or counties.

Unless you specify a permanent mailing list, you will be included only on the mailing list for a current pending application for a specified applicant name and permit number.

Note that a request to be added to a mailing list for a specific county will result in notification of all permitting matters affecting that particular county.

To be added to a mailing list, send us your name and address, clearly specifying which mailing list(s) to which you wish to be added. Your request should be sent to the TNRCC, Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087.

Individual members of the public who wish to inquire about the information contained in this notice, or to inquire about other agency permit applications or permitting processes, should call the TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040.

TRD-200004669

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: July 5, 2000

APPLICATION. Chambers County which operates a Type V incinerator has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a permit amendment to authorize the elimination of the percentage limitation on medical waste, and process municipal solid waste, or other similar or related waste streams as the demand dictates. The facility size and structure layout will be altered and numerous minor operational changes will also be made. The facility is located 8.5 miles east of the town of Anahuac, Texas, on the north side of State Highway 65, and approximately two miles south of Interstate Highway 10 in Chambers County, Texas. This application was submitted to the TNRCC on May 1, 2000. The permit application is available for viewing and copying at the Chambers County Engineer's Office located at 201 Airport Road in Anahuac, Texas. The application is subject to the goals and policies of the Texas Coastal Management Program and must be consistent with the applicable Coastal Management Program goals and policies. The TNRCC executive director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After completion of that review, the TNRCC will issue a Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision. MAILING LISTS. You may ask to be placed on a mailing list to obtain additional information on this application by sending a request to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address below. You may also ask to be on a county- wide mailing list to receive public notices for TNRCC permits in the county. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting about this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. The TNRCC will hold a public meeting if the executive director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. Written public comments and requests for a public meeting must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. ADDITIONAL NOTICE. After technical review of the application is completed, the executive director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the county-wide mailing list or the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the final deadline for submitting public comments. OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for public comments, the executive director will consider the comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. The response to comments, along with the executive director's decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments or who is on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the executive director's decision and for requesting a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. A contested case hearing will only be granted based on disputed issues of fact that are relevant and material to the Commission's decision on the application. Further, the Commission will only grant a hearing on issues that were raised during the public comment period and not withdrawn. INFORMATION. If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040. General information about the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us. Further information may also be obtained from Chambers County at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Donald Brandon P.E. at (409) 267-8379.

TRD-200004670

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: July 5, 2000

THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin, Texas 78703, has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) to amend Certificate of Adjudication No.14-5434, as amended. The certificate currently includes authorization for the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to maintain an overflow type structure (low water dam) and reservoir and temporarily impound therein not to exceed 86 acre-feet of water on the Colorado River in Colorado County, Texas and to divert and use not to exceed 133,000 acre-feet of water per annum from a specific point on the Colorado River at a maximum rate of 600 cfs (269,280 gpm) for irrigation of 32,000 acres of land within the "Garwood Service Area" in Colorado and Wharton Counties as well as for municipal and industrial purposes anywhere within Travis, Bastrop, Fayette, Colorado, Wharton, and Matagorda Counties, in the Colorado, Lavaca, Guadalupe, and Brazos River Basins, and the Colorado-Lavaca and Brazos-Colorado Coastal Basins, with a time priority of November 1, 1900. The applicant seeks to amend Certificate No. 14-5434, as amended, by adding two upstream diversion points, one on the Colorado River and the other from the perimeter of Cedar Creek Reservoir. These two points are included in LCRA's Certificate of Adjudication No. 14-5474, which allows diversion of water from the river to the reservoir for industrial (cooling) purposes at the Fayette Power Project. The requested diversion point on the river is on the east bank of the Colorado River in the J.M. Hensley Survey, Abstract No. 54, approximately 54 miles upstream from the diversion point now included in Certificate No. 14-5434, as amended. This diversion point is essentially at the confluence of Cedar Creek and the Colorado River. The other diversion point is from the perimeter of Cedar Creek Reservoir on Cedar Creek. No other changes are requested. Fees have been paid and a water conservation plan has been submitted. There are 2 water right holders with diversion points authorized from the Colorado River between the existing diversion point and the requested additional diversion points, in Colorado and Fayette Counties. These water right holders will receive copies of this notice per TAC §295.158 (c)(2)(D). The Executive Director of the TNRCC is recommending that any amendment granted for this application include a condition that it shall be junior in time priority to all of the water rights with diversion points on the Colorado River between the existing and proposed diversion points.

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, by July 10, 2000. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.

The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed by July 10, 2000. The Executive Director can consider approval of the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by July 10, 2000. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;" (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit any proposed conditions to the requested amendment which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the TNRCC Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the requested amendment and may forward the application and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY (UGRA), applicant, 125 Lehmann Dr., Suite 100, Kerrville, Texas 78028 seeks an amendment to Water Use Permit No. 5394, as amended, pursuant to §11.122, Texas Water Code, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §295.1, et seq. Permit No. 5394A authorizes permittee to divert not to exceed 2,000 acre-feet of water per annum from a point on the Guadalupe River authorized under UGRA's Water Use Permit No. 3505. The total amount of water shall be used for municipal use and/or injected into Hosston-Sligo Aquifer of the Lower Trinity Formation for subsequent retrieval for municipal purposes, subject to numerous restrictions. Water authorized for use under this permit, as amended is included in a subordination agreement between the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority and may be diverted at a maximum rate of 15.5cfs in combination with Permit No. 3505 and the City of Kerrville's Permit No. 5394B. Pursuant to a Water Supply Agreement between Upper Guadalupe River Authority and Comanche Trace Ranch and Golf Club, L.L.L.P. (Comanche Trace), dated April 28, 2000, applicant seeks to amend Permit No. 5394C by authorizing use of 200 acre-feet of water per annum of the "municipal" water for irrigation of land owned by Comanche Trace described as 471.4 acres out of 1131.78 acres of land in the following surveys in Kerr County: William T. Crook Survey No. 63, Abstract 116, William Watt Survey No. 64, Abstract No. 363, William Watt Survey No. 65, Abstract No. 364, William Watt Survey No. 66, Abstract No. 365 and the Thomas Jackson Survey No. 394, Abstract No. 212. The 1131.78 acres is owned by Comanche Trace as evidenced by a Warranty Deed recorded in Volume 971, Pages 698-706 in the Official Records of Kerr County. The water will be diverted from a point on the Guadalupe River identical to that authorized under Comanche Trace's Certificate of Adjudication No. 18-2002, approximately 5 miles downstream of the currently authorized diversion point and located on the southwest bank of the Guadalupe River , N 81øE, 8355 feet from the northwest corner of the D. Schauchard Survey 67, Abstract 299, Kerr County. The water included in the Water Supply Agreement will be diverted at a maximum rate of 2.4 cfs (1080 gpm).

This notice is being sent to the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority and to the owners of the 10 water rights with a diversion point in the Guadalupe River Basin watershed between the diversion point authorized under Water Use Permit No. 5394A and the requested diversion point. The Executive Director of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission is recommending that any amendment granted for this application include a condition that it shall be junior in time priority to all existing water rights in the Guadalupe River Basin watershed between the existing diversion point and the proposed diversion point.

Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below by July 17, 2000. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.

The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed by July 17, 2000. The Executive Director can consider an approval of the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by July 17, 2000. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any: (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;" (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit any proposed conditions to the requested amendment which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the TNRCC Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the requested amendment and may forward the application and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103 at the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687- 4040. General information regarding the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.

SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM (c/o Paul Bousquest ), 1001 E Market Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205, applicant seeks an extension of time to commence and complete construction of a reservoir authorized by Water Use Permit No. 5517 pursuant to §11.145, Texas Water Code, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §295.1, et seq. Pursuant to 30 TAC §295.159, the Commission will also consider whether the applicant demonstrated sufficient due diligence and had justification for the delay of this project. If it is determined that the applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient due diligence and justification for the delay of this project, the Commission will consider whether the appropriation authorized under this permit shall be forfeited. Water Use Permit No. 5517 includes authorization for the construction of a 1000 acre-foot capacity off-channel reservoir in J. W. McCamley Survey No.70, Abstract No. 470, Bexar County, approximately 8 miles west of the Bexar County Court House in the San Antonio, Texas. The permit also included authorization to divert not to exceed 7500 acre-feet of water per annum from Leon Creek, tributary of the Medina River, tributary of the San Antonio River at a maximum rate of 50 cfs to the reservoir for subsequent industrial, irrigation, recreation, and other beneficial uses. The permit included a requirement that construction of the reservoir was to commence by March 22, 1998, and be completed by March 22, 2001. There has been one subsequently extensions of time issued by the Commission authorizing additional time to commence and complete construction of said reservoir with the currently authorized commencement date being March 22, 2000, and a completion date of March 22, 2006. The applicant seeks authorization for an additional extension of time to commence and complete construction of the reservoir. The requested date of commencement is March 22, 2002, and the requested date of completion is March 22, 2008. The applicant has indicated that they require this time extension in order to insure that the development of this project is implemented within the framework of the larger, regional plans mandated by regional and state authorities and legislative initiatives (e.g. Senate Bill 1 Regional Planning). In addition, the applicant has indicated that the extension is needed as their internal resources planning and development strategies are currently being optimized through the initiation of new contract studies of water availability within the Guadalupe-San Antonio River Basins and the region.

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 extension of time 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 grant the application and will forward it and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, 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.

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LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: July 5, 2000

The State Office Administrative Hearing issued a Proposal for Decision and Order to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on June 27, 2000. In the Matter of an Enforcement Action against Monroe Van Copeland & James Dale Kennemer, Enforcement ID No. 12229. SOAH Docket No.582-98- 1991;TNRCC Docket No.98-0696-IHW-E. In the matter to be considered by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on a date and time to be determined by the Chief Clerk's Office in Room 201S of Building E, 12100 N. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas. This posting is Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Proposal for Decision and Order. The comment period will end 30 days from date of publication. Written public comments should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105 TNRCC PO Box 13087, Austin Texas 78711-3087. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Doug Kitts, Chief Clerk's Office, (512) 239-3317. Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

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Douglas A. Kitts

Agenda Coordinator

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: July 5, 2000

The State Office Administrative Hearing issued a Proposal for Decision and Order to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on June 29, 2000. Petition of the Executive Director Against Richard W. Smith Jr. SOAH Docket No.582-99-2891; TNRCC Docket No.1998-0233-MSW-E. In the matter to be considered by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on a date and time to be determined by the Chief Clerk's Office in Room 201S of Building E, 12100 N. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas. This posting is Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Proposal for Decision and Order. The comment period will end 30 days from date of publication. Written public comments should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105 TNRCC PO Box 13087, Austin Texas 78711-3087. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Doug Kitts, Chief Clerk's Office, (512) 239-3317.

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Douglas A. Kitts

Agenda Coordinator

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: July 5, 2000

The State Office Administrative Hearing issued a Proposal for Decision and Order to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on June 29, 2000. Mohammad Islam and Shazia Shahub and Syed Razi d/b/a B&L Food Store, TNRCC ID. NO.0035207; ENFORCEMENT NO.13028. SOAH Docket No.582-99- 2087; TNRCC Docket No.1998-1281-PST-E. In the matter to be considered by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on a date and time to be determined by the Chief Clerk's Office in Room 201S of Building E, 12100 N. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas. This posting is Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Proposal for Decision and Order. The comment period will end 30 days from date of publication. Written public comments should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105 TNRCC PO Box 13087, Austin Texas 78711-3087. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Doug Kitts, Chief Clerk's Office, (512) 239-3317.

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Douglas A. Kitts

Agenda Coordinator

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: July 5, 2000

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) is required under the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361, as amended (the Act), to annually publish a state registry that identifies facilities that may constitute an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health and safety or the environment due to a release or threatened release of hazardous substances into the environment. The most recent registry listing of these facilities was published in the May 26, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 4944).

Pursuant to §361.184(a), the commission must publish a notice of intent to list a facility on the state registry of state Superfund sites in the Texas Register and in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the facility is located. With this publication, the TNRCC hereby gives notice of a facility or area that the executive director has determined eligible for listing, and which the executive director proposes to list on the state registry. By this publication, the TNRCC also gives notice pursuant to the Act, §361.1855, that it proposes a land use other than residential as appropriate for the facility identified below. The TNRCC proposes a commercial/industrial land use designation. Determination of future land use will impact the remedial investigation and remedial action for the site.

This publication also specifies the general nature of the potential endangerment to public health and safety or the environment as determined by information currently available to the executive director. This notice of intent to list this facility will appear in the July 14, 2000, publication of the Plainview Daily Herald .

The facility known as Stoller Chemical Company, Inc., (Stoller) site is located at 5200 Columbia, immediately east of the intersection of IH-27 (US Highway 87) and IH-27 Business (US Highway 87 Business), north of Plainview, Hale County, Texas. The Stoller facility has been inactive since March 1992, when Stoller went into Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

The facility occupies approximately 4.99 acres and contains a warehouse building, a fenced storage area, and an abandoned bobtail cattle trailer containing leaking drums of hazardous wastes. The warehouse building contains formulating/mixing vats, leftover fertilizer products, and a channel sump system. The results of analytical testing indicate site contamination by 4,4'-DDE and heavy metals.

On October 24, 1995, the TNRCC and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) personnel conducted a preliminary assessment at the site. Between January 6 and 9, 1998, the TNRCC conducted a state-funded emergency removal of the 25 drums contained in the bobtail cattle trailer. The remaining drums and storage containers of hazardous wastes are still located at the Stoller site pending further investigation and remedial activities.

A public meeting will be held on August 16, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the city of Plainview, City Council Chambers. The purpose of this meeting is to obtain additional information regarding the site relative to its eligibility for listing on the state registry, identify potentially responsible parties, and obtain public input and information regarding the appropriate use of land on which the facility subject of this notice is located. The public meeting will be legislative in nature and not a contested case hearing under the Texas Administrative Procedure Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001).

Written comments may also be submitted to the attention of Mr. Uche I. Ikemba, P.E., TNRCC Superfund Cleanup Section, Remediation Division, MC-143, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, telephone number (512) 239-2595. All comments must be received by the commission on or before August 16, 2000.

The executive director of the TNRCC prepared a brief summary of the commission's records regarding this site. This summary and a portion of the records for this site, including documents pertinent to the executive director's determination of eligibility, are available for review at the Unger Memorial Library, 825 Austin Street, Plainview, Texas, telephone number (806) 296-1148, during regular business hours. Copies of the complete public record file may be obtained during regular business hours at the TNRCC Records Management Center, Building D, Room 190, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753; telephone numbers (800) 633-9363 or (512) 239-2920. Photocopying of file information is subject to payment of a fee.

TRD-200004535

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: June 29, 2000

On June 28, 2000, Trinity Valley Services, Inc. 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 60239. Applicant intends to expand its geographic area to include the entire state of Texas.

The Application: Application of Trinity Valley Services, Inc. for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 22727.

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 at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than July 19, 2000. You may contact the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 22727.

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Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 29, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on June 27, 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 Diamondback International, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 22720 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide monthly recurring, flat-rate local exchange service including extended area service, toll restriction, call control options, tone dialing, custom calling services, Caller ID and any other services available on a resale basis.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the area of Texas currently served by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, GTE Southwest, Inc., Central Telephone Company of Texas, doing business as Sprint, and United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., doing business as Sprint.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later than July 19, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200004507

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 28, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on June 28, 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 Enron Broadband Services, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 22730 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide data only long distance services and OC-12/48 capacity on a point to point basis.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire state of Texas.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later than July 19, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200004537

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 29, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on June 13, 2000, to amend a certificate of convenience and necessity pursuant to §§14.001, 37.051, and 37.054, 37.056, 37.057 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated (Vernon 1998) (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Style and Number: Application of Muenster Telephone Corporation of Texas doing business as Nortex Communications to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity. Docket Number 22395.

The Application: Muenster Telephone Corporation of Texas is currently doing business as Nortex Communications. In response to an informal request from the commission's Office of Regulatory Affairs, Muenster Telephone Corporation of Texas filed an application for an amendment to its Certificate of Convenience Number 40060, to reflect its name change.

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

TRD-200004569

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 30, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on June 28, 2000, to amend a certificate of convenience and necessity and approval for sale, transfer or merger, pursuant to §§14.001, 14.101, 37.001, 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: Joint Application of Sharyland Utilities, L.P. and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. for Amendment of Certificated Service Area Boundary and Approval for Sale, Transfer or Merger. Docket Number 22725.

The Application: Sharyland Utilities, L.P. (SU) and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MVEC) (Applicants) jointly filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) the above styled and numbered application for (1) SU to purchase certain electric distribution facilities owned by MVEC within Sharyland Plantation, and (2) an amendment of MVEC's Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CNN) Number 30116 to exclude areas within the Sharyland Plantation from MVEC's service area. The Applicants assert that no MVEC customer will be involuntarily switched to SU. MVEC will retain title to those facilities necessary to provide continued service to those customers refusing to switch to SU.

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

TRD-200004582

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 30, 2000

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a petition on May 25, 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 Hart Exchange for Expanded Local Calling Service, Project Number 22588.

The petitioners in the Hart exchange request ELCS to the exchanges of Halfway, Littlefield, Lubbock, Plainview, and Spade.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later than July 19, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200004506

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 28, 2000

On June 16, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Alliance Network, 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 22686. 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 22686. 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 July 20, 2000, and shall include:

1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those interests;

2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:

a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreement; or

b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or

c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and

3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.

After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 22686.

TRD-200004502

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 28, 2000

On June 27, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Bestline Communications, LP, 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 22718. 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 22718. 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 July 27, 2000, and shall include:

1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those interests;

2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:

a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreement; or

b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or

c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and

3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.

After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 22718.

TRD-200004654

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 5, 2000

On June 28, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Sprint Communications Company, LP, 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 22721. 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 22721. 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 July 28, 2000, and shall include:

1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those interests;

2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:

a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreement; or

b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or

c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and

3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.

After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 22721.

TRD-200004570

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 30, 2000

On June 28, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Preferred Carrier Services, 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 22724. 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 22724. 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 July 28, 2000, and shall include:

1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those interests;

2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:

a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreement; or

b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or

c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and

3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.

After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 22724.

TRD-200004571

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 30, 2000

On June 28, 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 22726. 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 22726. 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 July 28, 2000, and shall include:

1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those interests;

2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:

a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreement; or

b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or

c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and

3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.

After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 22726.

TRD-200004572

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 30, 2000

On June 26, 2000, Texas UM, Inc. (Urban Media) and GTE Southwest, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an interim 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 22713. 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 interim 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 22713. 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 July 21, 2000, and shall include:

1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those interests;

2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:

a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreement; or

b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or

c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and

3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.

After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 22713.

TRD-200004503

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 28, 2000

The staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) requests comments on a draft application form for certification of retail electric providers (REPs) pursuant to §25.107, Certification of REPs.

The commission will make copies of the draft forms available for comment in Central Records and on the commission's website for Project Number 21082 on July 14, 2000 (www.puc.state.tx.us/electric/projects/21082/21082.cfm). Parties are requested to provide comments on the draft forms by July 28, 2000.

Sixteen copies of comments may be filed with the commission's Filing Clerk, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711- 3326. All comments should reference Project Number 21082.

Questions concerning Project Number 21082 may be referred to Jan Bargen, Office of Policy Development, (512) 936-7255. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200004581

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 30, 2000

The staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) will host a workshop to discuss the rulemaking to implement §39.157(e) of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) concerning a code of conduct that must be observed by electric cooperatives and municipally owned utilities and their affiliates to protect against anticompetitive practices. Project Number 22361, Code of Conduct for Municipally Owned Electric Utilities and Electric Cooperatives Pursuant to PURA §39.157(e) , has been established for this proceeding.

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2000, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Hearing Room on the 7th floor of the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. The agenda for the workshop will be filed in Central Records and made available through the commission's website no later than August 14, 2000. Copies of the agenda will also be made available at the workshop. The workshop agenda will include discussion of the following questions proposed by commission staff, an open discussion of general or specific issues of interest to attendees, and discussion regarding any draft rule language proposed by any interested parties. Before the workshop commences, the commission requests interested persons to file comments addressing the questions below and invites commenters to propose drafts of rule language.

QUESTIONS

1. What structural, legal, or other distinctions between municipally owned utilities (MOUs) or electric cooperatives (COOPs) and investor owned utilities should be taken into account for purposes of a code of conduct?

2. How should "affiliate" and "subsidiary" be defined in the code of conduct for MOUs and COOPs? Please include detailed rationale for the proposed definitions.

3. What transactional and informational constraints on interactions between MOUs or COOPs and their affiliates are appropriate in view of the following PURA provisions: §§40.004 and 41.004; 40.054 and 41.054; and 40.055(a)(2) and 41.055(2)?

4. Should the type and/or degree of constraints on interactions between MOUs or COOPs and their affiliates vary depending upon the size or resources of the MOU or COOP? If variation is appropriate, please discuss in detail alternative methods for making compliance distinctions, such as classification by number of employees, number of customers, megawatts sold, or amount of revenue.

5. What types of commission enforcement provisions or actions are appropriate in view of PURA §40.056 and §41.056?

Sixteen copies of comments may be filed with the commission's Filing Clerk, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711- 3326, within 20 days of the date of publication of this notice. All comments should reference Project Number 22361.

Questions about Project Number 22361 may be referred to Bridget Rabel, Office of Policy Development, (512) 936-7156, bridget.rabel@puc.state.tx.us. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200004543

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 30, 2000

A. PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is requesting proposals from potential offerors in order to select a single contractor that has the capacity to assess the skill requirements of local employers and to adapt a curriculum development methodology(s) to meet those requirements. The researcher will investigate and recommend methods to the following key tasks: Assess the skills and abilities of the targeted workforce, inventory current and potential employers needs in the targeted area, and tailor curriculum to needs of the dislocated worker in a specific area and occupation. The contractor will work for no more than 6 months to investigate curriculum development methodology, develop a written report for use by the Commission, Boards, Employers and Services Providers. The contractor will participate in meetings of a Commission workgroup that is addressing the training and reemployment needs of dislocated workers.

B. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT

TWC is authorized to issue this RFP and award contracts under the Labor Code, Chapter 302, and shall be subject to the provisions of the Human Resources Code, Chapters 31 and 44, the federal regulations at 45 CFR Parts 98 and 99, and the state rules at 40 TAC Chapter 809

C. AVAILABLE FUNDING

Up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) will be available for the literacy research contract for the 6 month period beginning August 31, 2000, to run through February 28, 2001.

D. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Applicants submitting proposals must complete an Request for Proposal (RFP) Package and provide required documentation as requested in the application in order to be considered eligible.

E. PROJECT SCHEDULE

Application submission deadline is August 15, 2000. The anticipated contract effective date is August 31, 2000.

F. SCORING CRITERIA

The evaluation criteria for this RFP and their relative weights for scoring are: Quality of Proposal, 40 points; Demonstrated Effectiveness of the Contractor, 45 points; Cost Reasonableness, 15 points

G. SELECTION, NOTIFICATION AND NEGOTIATION PROCESS

TWC will use competitive negotiation to determine awards. Proposals will be evaluated and tentatively ranked by TWC. Applicants submitting superior proposals may be invited to make oral presentations to TWC.

H. PAYMENT

The basis of payment for this award shall be reimbursement of actual allowable cost up to budgeted levels and subject to budget limitations.

I. TWC'S CONTACT PERSON

For further information and to request an Application Packet, contact Bill Turner, Texas Workforce Commission, Room 440T, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778-0001, (512) 936-3203, fax (512) 936-3420, e-mail address bill.turner@twc.state.tx.us

TRD-200004661

J. Randel (Jerry) Hill

General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: July 5, 2000