Office of the Attorney General
Texas Clean Air Act and Texas Water Code Settlement Notice
Notice is hereby given by the State of Texas of the following proposed
resolution of an environmental enforcement lawsuit under the Texas Clean Air
Act and the Texas Water Code. Before the State may settle a judicial enforcement
action under these Codes, the State shall permit the public to comment in
writing on the proposed judgment. The Attorney General will consider any written
comments and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed agreed judgment
if the comments disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the consent
is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements
of the Code.
Case Title and Court: Harris County, Texas, and the State of Texas, et
al. v. Paul Andersen, Individually and Andersen Clearing Co., Inc., Case Number
1999-60890, 151st District Court of Harris County, Texas
Nature of Defendant's Operations: Defendant is a land clearing business.
Defendant has engaged in illegal outdoor burning in the process of land clearing
in violation of the Clean Air Act and the Administrative Code.
Proposed Agreed Judgment: The Agreed Judgment requires Defendant to complying
with certain injunctive provisions and pay a civil penalty. The Judgment prohibits
Defendant from any outdoor burning which will discharge air contaminants in
such concentrations as to cause a nuisance. Defendant is also required to
have all trench burning operations comply with exemptions provided under the
statute and/or trench burning operations and must comply with a new source
review permit. The Agreed Judgment requires Defendant to pay $11,500.00 in
civil penalties and $3,818.00 in attorney fees.
For a complete description of the proposed settlement, the complete proposed
Agreed Final Judgment should be reviewed. Requests for copies of the judgment,
and written comments on the proposed judgment should be directed to Lisa Sanders
Richardson, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Texas Attorney General,
P.O. Box 12548, Austin, Texas, 78711-2548, (512) 463-2012, facsimile (512)
320-0911. Written comments must be received within 30 days of publication
of this notice to be considered.
For further information, please contact Andrea Younger
at (512) 463-2110.
TRD-200004013
Elizabeth Robinson
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Filed: June 7, 2000
Notice of Rate Ceilings
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following
rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in §§303.003
and 303.009, Tex. Fin. Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §§303.003 and 303.009 for
the period of 06/12/00 - 06/18/00 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
2
/credit thru
$250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §§303.003 and 303.09 for
the period of 06/12/00 - 06/18/00 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
1
Credit for personal, family or household
use.
2
Credit for business, commercial, investment
or other similar purpose.
TRD-200003966
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: June 6, 2000
Notice of Invitation for Offers of Consulting Services
Purpose
. The state Office of Court Administration
("OCA"), on behalf of the Judicial Committee on Information Technology ("JCIT")
issues this Invitation for Offers of Consulting Services for JCIT's State
Telecommunications Infrastructure Project ("Project"). The purpose of the
Project is to create a statewide judicial network to serve the courts of Texas.
This network will enable internet access, electronic mail access, electronic
data interchange, and integration of case management software with suppliers
and consumers of court data. Consulting services are needed to prepare a cost/benefit
analysis of the different means of providing the network. Pursuant to Texas
Government Code, sections 2254.021
et seq.
,
the OCA is requesting offers of consulting services to assist with this project.
JCIT has budgeted $1,750,000 in the current biennium for this Project.
The third rider to the OCA appropriation in the 1999 General Appropriations
Act provides as follows:
"3.
State Telecommunications Network Infrastructure
. Out of the amounts appropriated above, such sums, as may be necessary,
shall be expended only for the purposes of assisting the [JCIT] in the development
and implementation of a statewide telecommunications network for use by the
courts. This network shall be compatible with and at least as cost effective
as the upgraded Department of Public Safety ("DPS") Texas Law Enforcement
Telecommunication System ("TLETS"). Such network will be based on a telecommunications
plan developed by the [JCIT] pursuant to the provisions of Section 77.031,
Texas Government Code, and shall be subject to joint approval of the Department
of Information Resources and the General Services Commission ("GSC") pursuant
to Subchapter H, Chapter 2054 et al, Texas Government Code.
Because of this requirement that the statewide judicial network be at least
as cost effective as DPS's upgraded TLETS system, JCIT must retain the services
of a consultant to provide a cost-benefit analysis of the available options.
Those options are:
1. TLETS satellite system, as provided by DPS;
2. TEXAN2000, as provided by GSC;
3. HHSC NETWORK, as provided by Health and Human Services Commission ("HHSC").
Award of the contract shall be contingent upon a finding by the Governor's
Office of Budget and Planning that there is a substantial need for the services
contemplated to be provided under the proposed contract as described herein.
Description of Services:
The scope of the
project is as follows:
1. Evaluate the connectivity options offered by the three options;
2. Prepare a matrix describing the pros and cons for the Project of each
option;
3. Provide a risk analysis of each option.
The consultant shall deliver the cost/benefit analysis to OCA and JCIT
in the form of a written report. The cost of the consulting services shall
not exceed $24,900, and the services must be completed within eight weeks
of the execution of the consulting services contract.
Closing Date.
The closing date for the receipt
of written offers is 3:00 p.m., July 10, 2000. An original and five copies
of the offer must be submitted. All offers submitted must be sealed. Delivery
must be by mail or hand-delivery (no faxes will be accepted) to the following
address: Jerry Bonheyo (Telecom Offer), Accountant Purchaser, Office of Court
Administration, 205 West 14th Street, Suite 600, Austin, Texas 78701.
Offers received after the deadline will not be eligible for consideration.
Offerors may be requested to make oral presentations of their offers at their
own expense.
Evaluation and Selection.
The requested consultant
services will require an extensive knowledge of the State's judicial system
and of the governmental officials and physical plants of each of the counties
and judicial districts in Texas, as well as familiarity with the telecommunications
systems represented by the three options. They also will require knowledge
of and communications with the GSC, HHSC, DPS, JCIT, and OCA. JCIT and OCA
prefer to award the consulting services contract to a nonprofit state association
of counties existing for the betterment of county government and the benefit
of all county officials.
The OCA will assemble an Evaluation Committee to review, evaluate, and
rank offers. No information will be provided as to the status of offers while
the offers are being considered. All offers will be evaluated on the above
criteria.
To Obtain a Copy of the IFO.
Requests for
a copy of the Invitation for Offers should be directed to Jerry Bonheyo, Accountant
Purchaser, Office of Court Administration, 205 West 14th Street, Suite 600,
Austin, Texas, 78701; by phone (512) 463-1625; by email at jerry.bonheyo@courts.state.tx.us;
or by fax (512) 463-1648.
Agency Contact.
Requests for additional information
regarding this invitation for offers should be addressed to Bill Chambers,
Strategic Planner, Office of Court Administration, 205 West 14th Street, Suite
600, Austin, Texas 78701; by phone 512/463-1625.
TRD-200004020
Margaret McGloin Bennett
General Counsel
Office of Court Administration
Filed: June 7, 2000
Invitation For Bids - Solicitation No. 696-FD-0-B039
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) hereby provides notice
of an Invitation for Bids (IFB) from all interested and qualified contractors
of Asbestos Air Monitoring Services.
The TDCJ requires a contractor(s) to provide Asbestos Air Monitoring Services
at various locations throughout the State of Texas. The minimum contractor
qualifications include the contractor's management having satisfactory collected
samples, the type and grade to the degree included in the solicitation's specifications
in a management capacity for a minimum period of three years.
TDCJ anticipates award of a firm fixed price contract for these services,
with a contract term from September 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001, with
four additional one year option periods.
To obtain a copy of the IFB, interested bidders are required to submit
a written request, noting the solicitation number, to: TDCJ Purchasing and
Leases, Contracts Branch, Attn: Bill Lenover, P.O. Box 4014, Huntsville, Texas
77342-4014, (936) 437-6885 or (936) 437-6781, Facsimile: (936) 437-6986. Facsimile
requests are acceptable.
In addition, The TDCJ anticipates making the complete IFB available for
downloading in .pdf format via the Texas Electronic State Business Daily at
the following address: http://www.marketplace.state.tx.us/1380/sagency.cfm.
Bidders who download the IFB are instructed to submit their name and address
in order to obtain IFB amendments as they are issued. The Contracts Branch
does not plan to post amendments on the Internet, and the TDCJ will not assume
responsibility for bidder's failure to receive amendments or changes if the
bidder has not submitted their name and address to the Contract Administrator.
It is requested that all interested bidders submit their request no later
than Monday, July 3, 2000.
TRD-200003978
Carl Reynolds
General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Filed: June 6, 2000
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) hereby provides notice
of an Invitation for Bids (IFB) from all interested and qualified contractors
of Asbestos Container Rental and Disposal Services.
The TDCJ requires a contractor(s) to provide containers for the transportation
and disposal of Asbestos at various locations throughout the State of Texas.
The minimum contractor qualifications include the contractor's management
having satisfactory supplied containers, the type and grade to the degree
included in the solicitation's specifications in a management capacity for
a minimum period of three years.
TDCJ anticipates award of a firm fixed price contract for these services,
with a contract term from September 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001, with
four additional one year option periods.
To obtain a copy of the IFB, interested bidders are required to submit
a written request, noting the solicitation number, to: TDCJ Purchasing and
Leases, Contracts Branch, Attn: Bill Lenover, P.O. Box 4014, Huntsville, Texas
77342-4014, (936) 437-6885 or (936) 437-6781, Facsimile: (936) 437-6986. Facsimile
requests are acceptable.
In addition, The TDCJ anticipates making the complete IFB available for
downloading in .pdf format via the Texas Electronic State Business Daily at
the following address: http://www.marketplace.state.tx.us/1380/sagency.cfm.
Bidders who download the IFB are instructed to submit their name and address
in order to obtain IFB amendments as they are issued. The Contracts Branch
does not plan to post amendments on the Internet, and the TDCJ will not assume
responsibility for bidder's failure to receive amendments or changes if the
bidder has not submitted their name and address to the Contract Administrator.
It is requested that all interested bidders submit their request no later
than Monday, July 3, 2000.
TRD-200003977
Carl Reynolds
General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Filed: June 6, 2000
Notice of Request for Proposal for Outside Legal Services Related to Industrial Revenue Bonds
The Texas Department of Economic Development (department) requests proposals
from law firms and attorneys interested in advising the department in legal
matters concerning industrial revenue bond programs administered by the department,
economic development sales tax, and related issues.
Description: The department is the lead economic development agency for
the state. As such, the department administers several community and business
assistance programs that include review and approval of industrial revenue
bonds and related activities. The department seeks qualified legal counsel
to provide expert advice and assistance to department financial and legal
staff on matters relating to bond issuances and related activities and programs
on an as-needed basis for the time period beginning September 1, 2000, through
August 31, 2001. The department currently estimates the demand for services
will not exceed 60 hours for the contract period.
Scope of services: Services primarily involve advising the department concerning
legal issues and interpretations related to programs administered by the department
pursuant to the Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Vernon's Texas Civil
Statutes, Article 5190.6) and economic development corporations established
under the Act. Services may include advising the department regarding the
Texas Leverage Fund Program; various private activity tax exempt bond issues,
to include industrial development bond issuances, exempt facility bond issuances,
sales tax bond issues, empowerment zone bond issues, and refundings of the
various issues; federal issues related to industrial development bonds, including
tax issues; issues concerning a direct pay letter of credit, which supports
the Texas Leverage Fund; and other bond related legal services. The department
may require advice to be provided orally or in writing.
Responses; qualifications: Responses to this request for proposals should
include at least the following information in the order requested: (1) a description
of the firm's or attorney's qualifications for performing the legal services
requested, including the firm's prior experience in bond issuance matters,
(2) the names, experience, and qualifications for performing the legal services
requested of the individual attorneys who would be assigned to perform services
under the contract, (3) hourly billing rates for attorneys and other staff
who would be assigned to perform services under the contract, flat fees, or
other fee arrangements directly related to the achievement of the department's
specific goals, and billable expenses, (4) efforts made by the firm to encourage
and develop the participation of minorities and women in the provision of
the firm's legal services and proposed use of women and minorities in regard
to the services required under this contract, if any, (5) disclosures of conflicts
of interest, identifying each and every matter in which the firm has, within
the past calendar year, represented any entity or individual with an interest
adverse to the department or to the State of Texas, or any of its boards,
agencies, commissions, universities or elected or appointed officials, (6)
confirmation of willingness to comply with policies, directives and guidelines
of the Department and the Attorney General of the State of Texas, and (7)
contact information for the proposer, including address, telephone and fax
number, and the name of the individual who will be the department's primary
contact on the contract.
The department previously contracted with the law firm of McCall, Parkhurst &
Horton, LLP for these services and intends to award the contract to McCall,
Parkhurst & Horton, LLP again unless a better offer is received.
A law firm or attorney will be selected based on demonstrated knowledge
and experiences, quality of staff assigned to perform services under the contract,
compatibility with the goals and objectives of the department and the state,
and reasonableness of proposed fees. The successful firm or attorney will
be required to sign the Texas Attorney General's Outside Counsel Agreement,
and execution of a contract with the department is subject to approval by
the Texas Attorney General. The department reserves the right to accept or
reject any or all proposals submitted. The department is not responsible for
and will not reimburse any costs incurred in developing and submitting a proposal.
Delivery of response; deadline for submission: Two copies of the response
should be mailed to Robin Abbott, General Counsel, Texas Department of Economic
Development, P.O. Box 12728, Austin, TX 78711-2728, or hand delivered to 1700
North Congress, Suite 130, Austin, Texas 78701. Facsimiles will not be accepted.
Responses must be received at the Department by 5:00 p.m., July 10, 2000.
Questions regarding this request for proposals may be directed to Ms. Abbott
at (512) 936-0181.
TRD-200003886
Tracye McDaniel
Deputy Executive Director
Texas Department of Economic Development
Filed: June 2, 2000
The Texas Department of Economic Development (department) requests proposals
from law firms and attorneys interested in advising the department in legal
matters concerning all aspects of intellectual property related to programs
administered by the department.
Description: The department is the lead economic development agency for
the state. As such, the department is responsible for promoting Texas tourism
and marketing a variety of business development programs. The department seeks
qualified legal counsel to provide expert advice and assistance to department
legal staff on matters concerning intellectual property, including copyright,
trademark, licensing, and related issues, on an as-needed basis for the time
period beginning September 1, 2000, through August 31, 2001.
Scope of Services: Services involve all aspects of providing legal advice
and assistance to the Department concerning intellectual property, such as
advising the department on intellectual property issues, both orally and in
writing, preparing and maintaining trademark and copyright applications and
registrations, advising the department on and drafting licensing and co-marketing
agreements, and providing any and all intellectual property legal services
needed to secure protection of department properties both in the United States
and internationally. Legal services are provided primarily in conjunction
with the Texas tourism advertising campaigns and promotions. Expert legal
advice and assistance is also needed with regard to marketing of agency business
services. Services may include assisting and advising the department in its
transactions with advertising and marketing contractors as well as with vendors
that develop, produce, or market a variety of goods and services in conjunction
with agency programs.
Responses; qualifications: Responses to this request for proposals should
include at least the following information in the order requested: (1) a description
of the firm's or attorney's qualifications for performing the legal services
requested, including the firm's prior experience in intellectual property
matters, (2) the names, experience, and qualifications for performing the
legal services requested of the individual attorneys who would be assigned
to perform services under the contract, (3) hourly billing rates for attorneys
and other staff who would be assigned to perform services under the contract,
flat fees, or other fee arrangements directly related to the achievement of
the department's specific goals, and billable expenses, (4) efforts made by
the firm to encourage and develop the participation of minorities and women
in the provision of the firm's legal services and proposed use of women and
minorities in regard to the services required under this contract, if any,
(5) disclosures of conflicts of interest, identifying each and every matter
in which the firm has, within the past calendar year, represented any entity
or individual with an interest adverse to the department or to the State of
Texas, or any of its boards, agencies, commissions, universities or elected
or appointed officials, (6) confirmation of willingness to comply with policies,
directives and guidelines of the Department and the Attorney General of the
State of Texas, and (7) contact information for the proposer, including address,
telephone and fax number, and the name of the individual who will be the department's
primary contact on the contract.
The department previously contracted with the law firm of Locke Liddell &
Sapp LLP for these services and intends to award the contract to Locke Liddell &
Sapp LLP again unless a better offer is received.
A law firm or attorney will be selected based on demonstrated knowledge
and experiences, quality of staff assigned to perform services under the contract,
compatibility with the goals and objectives of the department and the state,
and reasonableness of proposed fees. The successful firm or attorney will
be required to sign the Texas Attorney General's Outside Counsel Agreement,
and execution of a contract with the department is subject to approval by
the Texas Attorney General. The department reserves the right to accept or
reject any or all proposals submitted. The department is not responsible for
and will not reimburse any costs incurred in developing and submitting a proposal.
Delivery of response; deadline for submission: Two copies of the response
should be mailed to Robin Abbott, General Counsel, Texas Department of Economic
Development, P.O. Box 12728, Austin, TX 78711-2728, or hand delivered to 1700
North Congress, Suite 130, Austin, Texas 78701. Facsimiles will not be accepted.
Responses must be received at the Department by 5:00 p.m., July 10, 2000.
Questions regarding this request for proposals may be directed to Ms. Abbott
at (512) 936-0181.
TRD-200003887
Tracye McDaniel
Deputy Executive Director
Texas Department of Economic Development
Filed: June 2, 2000
The Texas Department of Economic Development (department) requests proposals
from law firms and attorneys interested in advising the department in legal
matters concerning the department's office in Mexico City.
Description: The department is the lead economic development agency for
the state. As such, the department maintains an office in Mexico City for
the purposes of promoting investment that generates jobs in Texas, exporting
of Texas products, tourism, and international relations. The office currently
has seven employees who are contract employees of the department and also
contracts with a certified public accountant in Mexico City who handles payroll,
accounts payable, and provides general accounting services to the office.
The department seeks qualified legal counsel to provide expert advice and
assistance to department legal staff on matters relating to contracting, employment
law, and other legal issues that arise in the Mexico Office as needed for
the time period beginning September 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001. The department
currently estimates the demand for services will not exceed 60 hours for the
contract period.
Scope of Services: Services primarily involve expert advise and assistance
concerning Mexican employment law and contract law. Services may include reviewing
or drafting employment contracts or other contracts, advising the department
on Mexican employment law issues, tax issues, criminal law issues, and contract
law, and may require travel to Mexico City. The department may require advice
to be provided orally or in writing.
Responses; qualifications: Responses to this request for proposals should
include at least the following information in the order requested: (1) a description
of the firm's or attorney's qualifications for performing the legal services
requested, including the firm's experience in Mexican law matters, and whether
the firm or attorney maintains an office in Mexico, (2) the names, experience,
and qualifications for performing the legal services requested of the individual
attorneys who would be assigned to perform services under the contract, and
whether the attorneys are licensed to practice law in Mexico, (3) hourly billing
rates for attorneys and other staff who would be assigned to perform services
under the contract, flat fees, or other fee arrangements directly related
to the achievement of the department's specific goals, and billable expenses,
(4) efforts made by the firm to encourage and develop the participation of
minorities and women in the provision of the firm's legal services and proposed
use of women and minorities in regard to the services required under this
contract, if any, (5) disclosures of conflicts of interest, identifying each
and every matter in which the firm has, within the past calendar year, represented
any entity or individual with an interest adverse to the department or to
the State of Texas, or any of its boards, agencies, commissions, universities
or elected or appointed officials, (6) confirmation of willingness to comply
with policies, directives and guidelines of the Department and the Attorney
General of the State of Texas, and (7) contact information for the proposer,
including address, telephone and fax number, and the name of the individual
who will be the department's primary contact on the contract.
The department previously contracted with the law firm of T.D. Warner &
Associates P.C. and Visoso & Pikoff, S.C., a joint partnership, for these
services and intends to award the contract to T.D. Warner & Associates
P.C. and Visoso & Pikoff, S.C. again unless a better offer is received.
A law firm or attorney will be selected based on demonstrated knowledge
and experiences, quality of staff assigned to perform services under the contract,
compatibility with the goals and objectives of the department and the state,
and reasonableness of proposed fees. The successful firm or attorney will
be required to sign the Texas Attorney General's Outside Counsel Agreement,
and execution of a contract with the department is subject to approval by
the Texas Attorney General. The department reserves the right to accept or
reject any or all proposals submitted. The department is not responsible for
and will not reimburse any costs incurred in developing and submitting a proposal.
Delivery of response; deadline for submission: Two copies of the response
should be mailed to Robin Abbott, General Counsel, Texas Department of Economic
Development, P.O. Box 12728, Austin, TX 78711-2728, or hand delivered to 1700
North Congress, Suite 130, Austin, Texas 78701. Facsimiles will not be accepted.
Responses must be received at the Department by 5:00 p.m., July 10, 2000.
Questions regarding this request for proposals may be directed to Ms. Abbott
at (512) 936-0181.
TRD-200003885
Tracye McDaniel
Deputy Executive Director
Texas Department of Economic Development
Filed: June 2, 2000
Notice of Amendment to Contract Airline Fares Request for Proposal
The General Services Commission (the "GSC") announces Amendment #1 to Request
for Proposals ("RFP") for Contract Airline Fares (RFP #10-0500AF) to be provided
to the State of Texas pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section 2171.052.
Any contract which results from this RFP shall be for the term of September
1, 2000, through August 31, 2001.
Pre-proposal Conference: Amendment #1 reflects needed revisions that were
identified at the pre-proposal conference held on May 31, 2000, and written
questions received by June 2, 2000. A summary of the questions and clarification
requests is also available.
Submission of Response to the RFP: Responses to the RFP shall be submitted
to and received by the GSC Bid Services Department on or before 3:00 p.m.,
Central Daylight Time, on June 19, 2000, and shall be delivered or sent to:
The General Services Commission, Attn: Bid Services, RFP #10-0500AF, 1711
San Jacinto Blvd., Room 180, Austin, Texas 78701, or P.O. Box 13047, Austin,
Texas 78711-3047.
Copies of RFP: If you are interested in receiving a copy of the RFP and
Amendment #1, contact Ms. Gerry Pavelka, Program Director, at (512) 463-3435
to request a copy(s).
TRD-200003964
Ann Dillon
General Counsel
General Services Commission
Filed: June 5, 2000
The General Services Commission (the "GSC") announces Amendment #2 to Request
for Proposals ("RFP") for Contract Airline Fares (RFP #10-0500AF) to be provided
to the State of Texas pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section 2171.052.
Any contract which results from this RFP shall be for the term of September
1, 2000, through August 31, 2001.
Submission of Response to the RFP:
Responses
to the RFP shall be submitted to and received by the GSC Bid Services Department
on or before 3:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time, on June 19, 2000, and shall
be delivered or sent to: The General Services Commission, Attention: Bid Services,
RFP #10-0500AF, 1711 San Jacinto Blvd., Room 180, Austin, Texas, 78701, or
P.O. Box 13047, Austin, Texas, 78711-3047.
Copies of RFP:
If you are interested in receiving a copy of the RFP, Amendment #1 and
Amendment #2, contact Ms. Gerry Pavelka, Program Director, at (512) 463-3435
to request a copy(ies).
TRD-200004016
Ann Dillon
General Counsel
General Services Commission
Filed: June 7, 2000
Licensing Action for Radioactive Materials
The Texas Department of Health has taken actions regarding Licenses for
the possession and use of radioactive materials as listed in the tables.
The subheading "Location" indicates the city in which the radioactive material
may be possessed and/or used. The location listing "Throughout Texas" indicates
that the radioactive material may be used on a temporary basis at job sites
throughout the state.
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In issuing new licenses and amending and renewing existing licenses, the
Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control, has determined that
the applicants are qualified by reason of training and experience to use the
material in question for the purposes requested in accordance with Title 25
Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 289 in such a manner as to minimize
danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the applicants'
proposed equipment, facilities and procedures are adequate to minimize danger
to public health and safety or property and the environment; the issuance
of the license(s) will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public
or the environment; and the applicants satisfy any applicable requirements
of 25 TAC Chapter 289.
This notice affords the opportunity for a hearing on written request of
a licensee, applicant, or "person affected" within 30 days of the date of
publication of this notice. A "person affected" is defined as a person who
is a resident of a county, or a county adjacent to the county, in which the
radioactive materials are or will be located, including any person who is
doing business or who has a legal interest in land in the county or adjacent
county, and any local government in the county; and who can demonstrate that
he has suffered or will suffer actual injury or economic damage. A licensee,
applicant, or "person affected" may request a hearing by writing Richard A.
Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control
Program), Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas
78756-3189. For information call (512) 834-6688.
TRD-200004001
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: June 7, 2000
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau) ordered
Paragon Wireline, Inc. (licensee-L03436, revoked) of Bryan to immediately
stop using any radioactive material, secure its facility from unauthorized
access to the public, and to surrender for impoundment all sources of radiation
possessed by the licensee. The bureau determined that the licensee had failed
to comply with the requirements of the Revocation Order issued by the bureau.
Continued possession of unauthorized sources of radiation without a valid
license, and failure to comply with the Revocation Order constitute an immediate
threat to public health and safety, and the existence of an emergency.
A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the
Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building,
8407 Wall Street, Austin, telephone (512) 834-6688, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).
TRD-200003999
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: June 7, 2000
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau) issued
a notice of violation and proposal to assess an administrative penalty to
Gulf Coast International Inspection, Inc. (licensee-L04934) of Ingleside.
A total penalty of $4,000 is proposed to be assessed the licensee for alleged
violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code §289.255 and a condition on
its radioactive material license.
A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the
Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building,
8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 834-6688, Monday-Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).
TRD-200004000
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: June 7, 20000
INTRODUCTION
: The Texas Department of Health
(department) Materials Acquisition and Management Division (MAMD) under the
Qualified Information System Vendor (QISV) Catalogue Purchasing Program authorized
through the General Services Commission, is, on behalf of the Special Supplemental
Nutrition Programs for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in the states of
Texas and New Mexico, issuing this Request for Offer solicitation, requesting
proposals from responsible vendors for card integration services in support
of a WIC off-line Electronic Benefits Transfer/Electronic Service Delivery
(EBT/ESD) system. The WIC EBT/ESD system will incorporate an integrated circuit
chip on a credit card device (smart card) for use in the purchase of the WIC
participant's authorized food packages and to provide a portable client record
of eligibility, demographic, and immunization information.
Since some of the states' WIC participants are also recipients of food
stamps and/or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), both states desire
to employ a hybrid card that combines the WIC EBT smart chip with their state's
Food Stamp/TANF magnetic stripe card. This will enable WIC clients who also
receive Food Stamps and/or TANF benefits to access all their benefits with
one card.
The goals of the project are to improve benefits delivery to clients, eliminate
paper handling at WIC clinics and the States, improve the benefit redemption
process for both the grocer and client, improve the payment process to grocers,
and provide a platform conducive to the future addition of other primary health
care records and information.
PURPOSE
: The Request for Offer (RFO) is being
released for the purpose of securing a Contract Card Integrator (CCI) to assist
the State of Texas and the State of New Mexico in developing, piloting, and
implementing an EBT smart card delivery system for each state's WIC Program.
Key requirement areas include smart cards, grocer point-of-sale terminal/smart
card reader/writers to be used in WIC clinics, software integration, and software
interfaces.
AVAILABLE FUNDS
: Program funds are provided
by the United States Department of Agriculture.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
: Eligible applicants
include but are not limited to companies and corporations with backgrounds
and experience in EBT system operations, Electronic Funds Transfer, grocer/retailer
EBT/ESD hardware and software, and/or commercial party acquirer-processing.
In order to enter into a contract based on this RFO, vendors must satisfy
QISV Program eligibility requirements. More information about QISV requirements
is available through the Texas General Services Commission Web Site at http://www.gsc.state.tx.us/stpurch/qisv.html
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
: Proposals prepared
according to the instructions in the RFO must be received by Ms. Linda Hart,
Texas Department of Health, Materials Acquisition and Management Division,
1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756, on or before 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight
Saving Time on the deadline date specified in the RFO. No facsimiles or electronic
formats will be accepted.
REVIEW AND AWARD CRITERIA
: All responses
received by the deadline date and time, unless determined to be non-responsive,
will be evaluated. Scoring of technical and pricing proposals will be conducted
separately. Technical and pricing scores will be combined and weighted to
determine which offeror's response offers the best value to the Texas and
New Mexico WIC Programs.
RFO ONLINE
: The RFO will be available on/about
June 7, 2000, electronically on the Texas Electronic Business Daily Internet
site, www.marketplace.state.tx.us
TRD-200004003
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: June 7, 2000
INTRODUCTION
The Texas Department of Health (department) requests proposals for Ryan
White/Title II Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) services projects for an
initial 16-month project period of December 1, 2000 through March 31, 2002.
The purpose of the program is to reduce barriers and improve access to HIV
health and social services for underserved special-need populations. Project
proposals will be reviewed and awarded on a competitive basis.
PROJECT PERIOD
There will be a 16-month initial project period of December 1, 2000 through
March 31, 2002, plus two 12-month project periods beginning April 1, 2002
through March 31, 2004. Award of continuation funds for each project period
is dependent upon successful project performance.
AVAILABLE FUNDS
The projected amount available is approximately $500,000 per 12-month period.
The department expects to fund four to seven projects. The average award is
expected to be approximately $125,000 per project. The specific dollar amount
to be awarded will depend upon the merit and scope of the proposed project.
PURPOSE
Special-need populations experience a multitude of barriers in accessing
critically needed HIV services and treatment. Special-need populations may
be racial or ethnic minorities, women, youth, substance abusers, pregnant
women, homeless, mentally ill, multi-diagnosed individuals, etc. Projects
are needed to address service gaps of identified special-need populations
by removing barriers and improving access to HIV health care and social services.
Once the populations have been identified and barriers removed, intensive
services are needed to ensure that these populations remain in the system
and follow-up on their treatment. Depending on the population to be served,
projects may include: outreach; peer counseling, education and advocacy; intensive
case management; assistance in obtaining primary health care, substance abuse
counseling and treatment, mental health services and other support services.
Strategies may include HIV-focused transportation; satellite project locations
within the community to be served; "one stop" services; gender, racially or
ethnically sensitive and culturally competent services and project staff;
and strong linkages with service providers, collaborating agencies and the
community. The design of the project needs to be dependent on the specific
needs of the underserved special-need population and the resources and service
gaps of the local community where they are to be served. Data which supports
the design of the project will be required.
Goals of the program are to identify and reduce barriers to health care
access for underserved special-need populations; increase enrollment and retention
in clinical care, substance abuse treatment and supportive services of underserved
special-need populations; and improve the availability and coordination of
local HIV services for underserved special-need populations.
Applicants are required to identify and describe underserved special-need
populations in their community. Applicants are also required to assess the
current needs, services, and barriers to service for underserved special-need
populations in their community. Ideally, the applicant should consult with
the infected and affected populations, current and potential service providers
in their community, community leaders in other fields (e.g., local elected
officials, clergy, etc.), Ryan White Title II Consortium, and the department's
Regional HIV Coordinator when planning the special project.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Eligible entities include governmental, public or private nonprofit entities
located within Texas, including city or county health departments or districts,
community-based organizations, and public or private hospitals. Individuals
are not eligible to apply. Applicants must have experience and/or expertise
in working with the target population(s). Entities that have had state or
federal contracts terminated within the last 24 months for deficiencies in
fiscal or programmatic performance are not eligible to apply. Applicants must
provide historical evidence of fiscal and administrative responsibility as
outlined in the administrative information of the grant instructions.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Issuance of RFP: (July 3, 2000)
Application Deadline: (September 1, 2000)
Award Notification By: (October 2, 2000)
Contract Start Date: (December 1, 2000)
TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
For a copy of the RFP, please contact Ms. Laura Ramos, HIV/STD Health
Resources Division, at (512) 490-2525 or e-mail laura.ramos@tdh.state.tx.us.
Copies of the RFP and forms may also be obtained at the web site of the Bureau
of HIV/STD Prevention, http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/hivstd/grants. No copies
of the RFP will be released prior to July 3, 2000.
TRD-200003998
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: June 7, 2000
Joint Public Hearing - HHSC and DHS - Proposed Payment Rates for Community Based Alternatives Waiver - Residential Care/Assisted Living Medicaid Service Operated by TDHS
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Texas Department
of Human Services (TDHS) will conduct a joint public hearing to receive public
comment on proposed payment rates for Community Based Alternatives Waiver
- residential care/assisted living Medicaid services operated by TDHS. These
payment rates are proposed to be effective September 1, 2000. The joint hearing
will be held in compliance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §355.105(g),
which requires public hearings on proposed payment rates. The public hearing
will be held on June 29, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. in the Public Hearing Room (Room
125E) of the John H. Winters Human Services Building at 701 West 51st Street,
Austin, Texas (First floor, East Tower). Written comments regarding payment
rates may be submitted in lieu of testimony until 5:00 p.m. the day of the
hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail to the attention of Carolyn
Pratt, TDHS, MC W-425, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Express
mail can be sent to Ms. Pratt at TDHS, MC W-425, 701 West 51st Street, Austin,
Texas 78751-2312. Hand-delivered written comments addressed to Ms. Pratt will
be accepted by the receptionist in the lobby of the John H. Winters Human
Services Building at 701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas. Alternatively, written
comments may be sent via facsimile to Ms. Pratt at (512) 438-3014. Interested
parties may request to have mailed to them or may pick up a briefing package
concerning the proposed payment rates by contacting Carolyn Pratt, TDHS, MC
W-425, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, telephone number (512) 438-
4057.
Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary
aids or services should contact Carolyn Pratt, TDHS, MC W-425, P.O. Box 149030,
Austin, Texas 78714-9030, telephone number (512) 438-4057, by June 23, 2000,
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
TRD-200004005
Marina Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: June 7, 2000
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department
of Human Services (TDHS) are revising the notice pertaining to the joint public
hearing which was to be held on June 15, 2000 to receive public comment on
proposed payment rates for certain long term care programs operated by TDHS.
The joint public hearing will not include the Community Based Alternatives
- residential care/assisted living services and Deaf-Blind Multiple Disabilities
Waiver program as was stated in the notice of the public hearing which appeared
in the June 2, 2000, issue of the
Texas Register
(25 TexReg 5482). If there are any questions concerning this revision,
contact Carolyn Pratt, Texas Department of Human Services, MC W-425, P.O.
Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-4057.
TRD-200004004
Marina Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: June 7, 2000
Request for Proposal for Legal Services
Proposal Responses to this Request for Proposal must be received on or
before the following return date and time:
July 21, 2000, 4 p.m.
Submit Responses to the following address:
The Texas Healthy Kids Corporation; Tyrette Hamilton, Executive Director;
P.O. Box 1506; Austin, Texas, 78767-1506; Telephone: (512) 494-0061; Fax:
(512) 494-0278 (responses may be faxed)
Hand Delivery or Express Mail to: The Texas Healthy Kids Corporation; Tyrette
Hamilton, Executive Director; 501 Congress, Suite 201; Austin, Texas 78701
The Texas Healthy Kids Corporation (THKC) requests proposals from attorneys
or law firms interested in representing and advising THKC and its Board of
Directors, on an as-needed basis, about issues relating to all facets of corporate
operations, essentially filling a role similar to that of an in-house general
counsel.
Description of THKC.
THKC is a non-profit
corporation created by the 75th Legislature (House Bill 3). It administers
a health insurance program for children and performs contract management services
for the Children's Health Insurance Program. Background information on THKC
is attached as Exhibit A.
Term of Contract.
THKC expects to select
counsel from proposals received and to enter into negotiations that result
in a contract that is effective from execution date through August 31, 2000
with an option to extend the contract through August 31, 2001.
Attorney General Approval of Contract; Conflict
of Interest Provisions.
After signature on behalf of THKC and selected
attorney or firm, the Office of the Attorney General must approve the contract.
The standard contract required by the Office of Attorney General, tailored
to THKC, is attached as Exhibit B.
Preferred Experience.
The selected counsel
should have substantial experience in insurance law and health law, representing
non-profit organizations, and/or representing quasi-governmental entities.
Selection Process.
THKC will review written
responses based on experience of the proposer, quality of the services proposed,
ability to comply with the Office of Attorney General standard contract provisions
and fee information. THKC then may interview one or more finalists for selecting
an attorney or firm. The THKC Board of Directors has authorized the Executive
Director, Tyrette Hamilton to select the counsel.
Written Responses.
Responses to this RFP
should include at least the following information, numbered in the following
order:
The name, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of the person
THKC should contact in relation to the RFP response.
A description of the firm's or attorney's qualifications for performing
corporate representation for THKC, relevant experience, names and experience
of the attorneys who will be assigned to work on such matters, the availability
of the lead attorney and others assigned to the project;
the submission of fee information, including hourly rates for each attorney
or other staff member who will provide services under the contract, and billable
expenses;
Firms or attorneys may propose alternatives
to hourly billing;
a description of the procedures to be used by the firm to supervise the
provision of legal services in a timely and cost-effective manner;
a description of any potential conflicts of interest the attorney or firm
may have and how this potential conflict will be addressed to avoid an actual
conflict.
Confirmation that the attorney or firm can agree to the terms of the standard
Office of Attorney General contract, including the conflict of interest provisions;
a completed diversity questionnaire, which is attached as Exhibit C.
EXHIBIT A: OVERVIEW OF TEXAS HEALTHY KIDS CORPORATION
A. Background
THKC was established through House Bill 3, passed by the 75th Legislature
and signed into law by Governor Bush on June 2, 1997. THKC was incorporated
in July 1997 under the Texas Nonprofit Corporation Act. Since 1998 the corporation
has administered a health insurance program for children, contracting with
commercial health plans to provide a benefit plan specifically designed for
children.
THKC offers access to health coverage in all 254 counties, and access to
dental coverage in all but 15 counties. The health and dental plans cover
children ages two through 17 who meet the eligibility requirements. Currently,
THKC has about 12,000 children enrolled in its program.
THKC is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors. Presently, four members
are governor appointees, two are elected and three are voting ex officio members-the
Commissioner of Insurance, the Commissioner of Health & Human Services,
and the Director of the Title IV-D program in the Office of Attorney General.
The governor appointees are scheduled by statute to cycle off the Board by
September 2003, as part of a planned privatization of the corporation.
THKC operates a premium assistance program, funded through privately raised
dollars, which helps eligible lower income families pay premiums for their
children. THKC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and can accept tax-exempt
charitable donations. THKC has raised around 7 million dollars in charitable
donations since 1998 that have been used to lower families' monthly payments
for their children's health insurance.
THKC also performs contract management services for the Health & Human
Services Commission relating to the new Children's Health Insurance Program
("CHIP"). The CHIP program was created by the 76th Legislature, through Senate
Bill 445. It is funded with federal funds and state tobacco settlement dollars.
THKC has over thirty central office and field staff dedicated to contract
management of CHIP health plans, the administrative services contractor and
community-based organizations, all of which are under contract with HHSC to
implement and operate CHIP.
B. Future Challenges for
the Corporation
THKC faces significant challenges in the next year. Most children now enrolled
in THKC will be eligible for the CHIP program, which likely will result in
much lower enrollment in THKC over time. THKC's Board of Directors is currently
analyzing ways to meet these challenges. The 2001 Legislative Session also
could impact the corporation's operations and mission.
The changing environment will raise interesting and significant legal issues
in the coming year.
OUTSIDE COUNSEL AGREEMENT
OCC NO. ____________
§
STATE OF TEXAS
§
§
This contract and agreement is made and entered into by and between the
Texas Healthy Kids Corporation, a non profit Corporation authorized under
H.B. No. 3 (75th Legislature), hereinafter referred to as "Corporation," and
____________ an attorney or law firm duly authorized to practice law, hereinafter
referred to as "Counsel," and whose address is ____________________________,
subject to the approval of the Attorney General. Corporation and Counsel have
entered into the following agreement:
WHEREAS,
the Corporation requires the assistance
of outside legal counsel in carrying out its responsibilities; and
WHEREAS,
Counsel desires to act as outside
legal counsel to the Corporation, under the authority of the Attorney General;
NOW, THEREFORE,
in consideration of the mutual
benefits to be gained by performance thereof, the parties agree as follows:
I.
APPOINTMENT
The Attorney General hereby designates Counsel as outside legal counsel
to the above-named Corporation during the term of this appointment and for
the purposes expressed in the Addendum to this Agreement, and Counsel accepts
such appointment. This Agreement shall apply to services performed by Counsel
on or
after July 1, 2000 through August 31, 2000, with
an option to extend the contract through August 31, 2001.
Earlier termination
of this Agreement may be by mutual agreement, or in accordance with the Cancellation
procedures in Part VI of this Agreement.
II.
DUTIES
Counsel will assist the Attorney General in providing legal counsel and
advice to the Corporation on all legal matters affecting the corporation.
Counsel will also represent the THKC Board of Directors.
It is understood that no litigation, unless authorized herein, will be
initiated by Counsel without the prior approval of the Attorney General.
III.
COMPENSATION
As compensation for the legal services to be performed by Counsel, the
Corporation agrees to pay for services actually rendered at the hourly rates
set forth in the Addendum. Any increase to these rates must be requested in
writing for approval by the Office of the Attorney General.
The Corporation shall submit all statements for legal services and expenses
incurred to the Attorney General, on a monthly basis, for approval prior to
payment. In submitting these statements, Corporation counsel and/or its fiscal
officer are certifying to the following: that invoices have been carefully
reviewed for detailed descriptions of the services performed, that the legal
services have been performed in compliance with the contract, that the amount
of the invoice and all previous invoices together does not exceed the contractual
cap of the contract, that the charges and expenses shown on the invoice are
reasonable and necessary, and that all appropriate and required supporting
documentation is attached.
IV.
CONFIDENTIALITY
During the term of this appointment, as well as thereafter, Counsel agrees
to keep all information pertaining to the Corporation and its personnel confidential
unless such information is open to the public under Chapter 552 of the Texas
Government Code, and will not use any such information to the detriment of
the Corporation or its officers or employees at any time.
V.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
In addition to complying with any applicable professional conduct standards
relating to conflicts of interest, Counsel affirms and agrees that it has
not represented any client in any matter pending before the Corporation during
the six-month period preceding this Contract, and that he will not represent
any client in any capacity concerning any matter pending before the Corporation
during the existence of this Agreement, nor for a six-month period following
the termination of this Agreement.
If the legal services to be performed by Counsel pursuant to this Agreement
involve representation of the Corporation in a contested matter and this Agreement
is not a renewal of a pre-existing Outside Counsel Agreement between the parties,
Counsel further affirms and agrees that Counsel does not represent any plaintiff
in a proceeding seeking monetary damages from the State of Texas or any of
its agencies. In addition, Counsel affirms and agrees that, during the term
of this Agreement and any renewal(s) of this Agreement, Counsel will not undertake
any representation of a plaintiff in a proceeding seeking monetary damages
from the State of Texas or any of its agencies.
VI.
CANCELLATION
This appointment is subject to cancellation at any time by the Corporation
or the Attorney General, or upon thirty (30) days notice by Counsel.
In the event of cancellation of this Agreement, prior to the completion
of the term of appointment specified herein, Counsel shall be entitled to
the compensation earned to the date of termination as well as all reasonable
expenses incurred.
VII.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Counsel acknowledges receipt of the Attorney General's diversity questionnaire
and, by execution of this Agreement, Counsel certifies that Counsel does not
discriminate in its employment or in the provision of services on the basis
of race, sex, national origin, religion, age or disability.
VIII.
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Under Section 231.006 of the Texas Family Code, Counsel certifies that
the individual or business entity named in this Contract is not ineligible
to receive payment under this Contract and on behalf of Counsel acknowledges
that this Contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification
is inaccurate.
IX.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
Laws of the State of Texas.
During the term of this Contract, Counsel pledges to adhere to the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct or to the Professional Conduct
Code of the jurisdiction where the representation occurs.
Counsel presently maintains malpractice insurance in an amount of not less
than One Million and no/100 dollars ($1,000,000.00) and agrees to maintain
at least this amount of insurance coverage during the term of this Contract.
Further, Counsel agrees to give notice to the Corporation and to the Attorney
General in the event the amount of malpractice insurance is canceled. Counsel
also agrees to furnish to Corporation or the Attorney General certified copies
of such insurance policies when requested.
To the extent that Counsel's malpractice insurance does not cover claims
of the Corporation or the State of Texas arising out of Counsel's performance
of services under this Agreement, Counsel agrees to indemnify the Corporation
and the State of Texas against any and all such claims.
Any addition or deletion to the terms of this contract shall be by written
amendment and executed by all signatures to this contract, except as may be
otherwise expressly provided for by the terms of this contract.
TEXAS HEALTHY KIDS CORPORATION
By: ___________________________________
Tyrette Hamilton, Executive Director
COUNSEL:
By:_____________________________________
Name:____________________________
Title:_____________________________
JOHN CORNYN
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS
By:____________________________
ADDENDUM
OUTSIDE COUNSEL AGREEMENT
(A) DESCRIPTION OF LEGAL SERVICES TO BE RENDERED:
Legal advice to and representation of the Texas Healthy Kids Corporation
and its Board of Directors in all matters relating to the operation of the
Corporation.
(B) DISCLOSURE OF HOURLY RATES FOR LEGAL SERVICES TO BE RENDERED:
Counsel's hourly rates are as follows:
(C) DISCLOSURE OF ADVERSE INTERESTS WITHIN THE LAST CALENDAR YEAR PRECEDING
DATE OF CONTRACT: [List all.]
Exhibit C - DIVERSITY QUESTIONNAIRE
FIRM NAME:________________________________________ ________________
LEGAL PERSONNEL TOTALS
NUMBER OF ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1999: ______
MALE _______
Female _______
NUMBER OF MINORITY ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED: ______
Black ________
HISPANIC ________
Asian/Indian ________
NUMBER OF MINORITY LAW CLERKS AND/OR PARALEGALS EMPLOYED: ______
Black ________
HISPANIC ________
ASIAN/INDIAN ________
NUMBER OF WOMEN LAW CLERKS AND/OR PARALEGALS EMPLOYED: ______
NUMBER OF MINORITY LEGAL PERSONNEL HIRED DURING THE PERIOD
September 1, 1998 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1999: ______
Attorneys ________
LAW CLERKS/PARALEGALS ________
NON-LEGAL PERSONNEL
NUMBER OF SUPPORT PERSONNEL (EXCLUDING LAW CLERKS AND PARALEGALS)
EMPLOYED AS OF AUGUST 31, 1999:
TOTAL: ______
MALE ______
FEMALE ______
Black _______
HISPANIC _______
ASIAN/INDIAN _______
WE HAVE ENCLOSED A COPY OF OUR FIRM'S DIVERSITY AND/OR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
POLICY AND PROGRAM: YES _______ NO ______
PLEASE RETURN TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TEXAS HEALTHY KIDS CORPORATION
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 1506; AUSTIN, Texas, 78767-1506 OR PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
501 CONGRESS, SUITE. 201, AUSTIN, Texas, 78701
TRD-200004018
Charles B. Cliett, Jr.
General Counsel
Texas Healthy Kids Corporation
Filed: June 7, 2000
Notice of Request for Proposals for Revolving Preservation Fund
For USDA Section 515 Rental Properties
Demonstration Project
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is requesting
proposals from nonprofit organizations and community housing development organizations
(CHDO) to administer a $250,000 Revolving Preservation Fund (Fund) to facilitate
the completion of predevelopment and due diligence reviews of United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Housing Service (RHS), Section 515
rental properties. The successful organization must be organized to provide
services in Texas.
The successful organization will be responsible for administering a $250,000
Revolving Preservation Fund that will be used to provide predevelopment and
due diligence reviews necessary for the preservation of affordable Section
515 properties scheduled for purchase by the nonprofit/CHDO organization submitting
the proposal pursuant to this request or by a separate nonprofit/CHDO organization
involved in the purchase of Section 515 properties. Customary and reasonable
costs allowable under the Fund include fees associated with site reviews,
appraisals, engineering and inspection services, environmental reports, surveys,
title clearance and recordings, legal services, financial and accounting services,
and administrative and other services related to the completion of predevelopment
and due diligence reviews.
Proposals must be received at TDHCA headquarters no later than 5:00 p.m.
on June 28, 2000. TDHCA reserves the right to extend the deadline and to accept
or reject any and all proposals. Specifications may be obtained online at
TDHCA's website at www.tdhca.state.tx.us or by contacting Brent Stewart, Multifamily
Finance Director, at (512) 475-2213.
TRD-200004017
Daisy Stiner
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: June 7, 2000
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
SINGLE FAMILY LENDING DIVISION
NOTICE of REQUEST for PROPOSAL
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Single Family
Lending Division is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Master Servicer.
TDHCA anticipates the need for Master Servicer relating to it's Single Family
Mortgage Revenue Bond Programs. The Master Servicer must demonstrate qualifications
and experience in one or more areas that are listed in the RFP.
Proposals must be received at the TDHCA no later than 4:00 p.m. on July
7, 2000. For a copy of the RFP, contact Pam Morris at (512) 475-2116 or e-mail
pmorris@tdhca.state.tx.us.
TRD-200003981
Daisy A. Stiner
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: June 6, 2000
Revised Joint Public Hearing - HHSC and DHS - Proposed Payment Rates for Medicaid and Non-Medicaid Programs and Services Operated by TDHS
The Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) and the Texas Health and
Human Services Commission are revising the notice pertaining to the joint
public hearing which was to be held on June 15, 2000, to receive public comment
on proposed payment rates for certain long term care programs operated by
TDHS. The joint public hearing will not include the Community Based Alternatives
- residential care/assisted living services and Deaf-Blind Multiple Disabilities
Waiver program as was stated in the notice of the public hearing which appeared
in the June 2, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 5484). If there
are any questions concerning this revision, contact Carolyn Pratt, Texas Department
of Human Services, MC W-425, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512)
438-4057.
TRD-200004006
Paul Leche
General Counsel
Texas Department of Human Services
Filed: June 7, 2000
Correction of Error
The Texas Department of Insurance proposed amendments to 28 TAC §§34.301
-34.304, concerning standards for state fire marshal inspections. The rule
was published in the May 26, 2000,
Texas Register
(25 TexReg 4708).
Due to typographical errors by the Department, in the preamble the word
"section" should be plural "sections". Specifically, this appears on page
4709 in paragraph three of the preamble: "Mr. Davis also has determined that
for each year of the first five years the proposed sections are in effect,
the anticipated public benefit from enforcing and administering the sections
is the employment of...."
In paragraph four of the preamble, the date "June 19" is incorrect. The
sentence should read, "To be considered, all comments on the proposal must
be submitted in writing no later than 5 p.m. on June 26, 2000...."
In paragraph six of the preamble, the word "section" should be plural "sections".
TRD-200003881
The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of
Insurance and are under consideration:
Application for incorporation to the State of Texas by COORDINATED CARE
SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS, INC., a domestic Limited Health Care Service, (Health
Maintenance Organization). The home office is in Austin, Texas.
Application for incorporation to the State of Texas by JERSEY LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY, a domestic life company. The home office is in Pearland, Texas.
Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed
to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin,
Texas, 78701.
TRD-200004015
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: June 7, 2000
The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed
with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.
Application for admission to Texas of SAI PLUS Health Plan, L.L.C., a foreign
third party administrator. The home office is Rockville, Maryland.
Application for incorporation in Texas of Caprock Healthplans, Inc., a
domestic third party administrator. The home office is Lubbock, Texas.
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed
with the Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits,
MC 107-5A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
TRD-200003940
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: June 5, 2000
Notice of Application for Creation of a Groundwater Conservation District
Petitioners filed a petition for creation of BLANCO-PEDERNALES GROUNDWATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
(TNRCC). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the
Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 36 and 49 of the Texas Water
Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of
the TNRCC. The petition states that: (1) fifty four (54) petitioners signed
the petition who are owners of land to be included in the proposed district;
(2) the purpose of the proposed district is to provide for the conservation,
preservation, protection, recharging, and prevention of waste of groundwater
reservoirs or their subdivisions ; (3) the proposed district will engage in
a range activities, such as those connected with water quality monitoring
and protection, aquifer storage monitoring, water well inventory, adoption
of rules concerning well spacing, permitting and construction, and education
or public outreach; (4) the territory to be included in the proposed district
is coterminous with Blanco County. The petition further states that (1) the
board of the proposed district may annually levy taxes to pay for the maintenance
and operating expenses of the district at a rate not to exceed 5 cents on
each $100 of assessed valuation; and (2) the proposed district may not exercise
the power of eminent domain. According to the petition, no special projects
have been proposed to be undertaken by the district, and no projects are proposed
that are to be funded by the issuance of bonds or notes.
The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this petition if a written
hearing request is filed within 30 days after the 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) the name
of the petitioner and the TNRCC Internal Control Number; (3) the statement
"I/we request a contested case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you
would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public;
and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed district's
boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition
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. The Executive Director may approve the petition
unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days
after the newspaper publication of this notice. If a hearing request is filed,
the Executive Director will not approve the petition and will forward the
petition and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration
at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it
will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.
Written hearing requests 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.
TRD-200003996
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: June 7, 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
July 17, 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 July 17, 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: Agro-Transfer, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0663-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number HN-0320-P and Air Permit Number 24286; LOCATION: Progreso,
Hidalgo County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: grain and sorghum transfer site;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(b) and (c), and the THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to provide information and data concerning production and operating
hours, cease operation when all the air pollution emission capture and abatement
equipment was not maintained in good working order, notify the regional office
of an exceedance of 45 days of stoppage of construction within ten working
days after the occurrence of the event, equip all loadout devices with drop
socks at the drop point during loading operations, have all in-plant roads,
parking areas, and traffic areas covered with a non-dusty base material, watered,
oiled, and/or paved and cleaned as necessary to achieve maximum control of
dust emissions, install equipment at all truck receiving and loadout areas
with flaps on all doorways while receiving and/or loading products, provide
documentation within the allowable time to evaluate the emission rates, and
provide records of annual throughputs; PENALTY: $3,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Fara O'Neal, (956) 425-6010; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue,
Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.
(2) COMPANY: Centerville Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0114-PWS-
E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply (PWS) Number 2280005; LOCATION: Centerville,
Trinity County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water system; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §290.46(d), (f)(2), (m), and (p), by failing to adequately compile
required data on monthly operating reports, conduct and record chlorine residual
tests on a daily basis, initiate a maintenance program to facilitate the removal
of wasp nests from the ground storage tank ladders, and properly document
annual tank inspections; 30 TAC §290.43(d)(3), by failing to replace
the broken sight glass on the pressure tank; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(iii)
and (v), by failing to meet the minimum capacity requirements of two or more
service pumps with a total capacity of 2.0 gallons per minute (gpm) per connection,
or a total capacity of 1,000 gpm and be able to meet peak hourly demands with
the largest pump out of service, and provide emergency power to deliver water
to the distribution system in the event of a power outage; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F)
and (3)(J), and (e)(3)(C), by failing to provide a sanitary control easement
and by failing to repair the cracked sealing block and equip the fence with
three strands of barbed wire angled outward from the top of the fence 45 degrees
on well number two; and 30 TAC §290.42(j), by failing to compile a plant
operations manual; PENALTY: $2,025; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laura Clark,
(409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont,
Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(3) COMPANY: Chevron Chemical Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1551-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HG-0310-V; LOCATION: Baytown, Harris County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petrochemical plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.116(b),
Permit Number 1504A, and the THSC, §382.085(b), by exceeding the represented
permit emission rate; 30 TAC §101.6(a) and the THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to report an upset as a reportable quantity; and 30 TAC §115.126(a)(1)
and the THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to provide records sufficient to
demonstrate the required destruction and removal efficiency; PENALTY: $6,800;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carl Schnitz, (512) 239-1892; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425
Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(4) COMPANY: Conoco Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0145-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air
Account Numbers CF-0089-B, CF-0090-Q, and CF-0094-I; LOCATION: Pampa, Carson
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas dehydration and compression facility;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(1) and (5)(c)(ii), and the Act, §382.054,
by failing to submit 1998 and 1999 annual compliance certifications for the
Title V federal operating permit; 30 TAC §334.21 and the Code, §26.358(d),
by failing to pay FY 2000 underground storage tank (UST) and associated late
fees due for account number 0052744U; 30 TAC §335.323 and the Act, §361.134(c),
by failing to pay FY 1993 non-hazardous waste generation and associated late
fees due for account number 0308556N; and 30 TAC §335.323, §305.503,
the Act, §361.134(c), and the Code, §26.0291(b), by failing to pay
late fees for hazardous waste generation and waste water treatment for account
numbers 0312548G and 0180028; PENALTY: $12,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Shawn
Hess, (806) 353-9251; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas
79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.
(5) COMPANY: Bill Donaldson dba Donaldson Sand and Gravel; DOCKET NUMBER:
2000- 0217-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Unauthorized Site
Number 455090061 and Air Account Number MB-0472-A; LOCATION: Waco, McLennan
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: sand and gravel operation; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §330.5(a), by allegedly operating an unauthorized MSW landfill;
and 30 TAC §111.201 and the Act, §328.085(b), by allegedly conducting
unauthorized outdoor burning of MSW; PENALTY: $1,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Kyle Headley, (254) 751-0335; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500,
Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(6) COMPANY: City of Edcouch; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1097-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
Water Quality Permit Number 13916-001; LOCATION: Edcouch, Hidalgo County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Water Quality
Permit Number 13916-001 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with
permitted minimum dissolved oxygen concentration, daily average three-day
ammonia-nitrogen concentration, and individual grab three-day ammonia- nitrogen
concentration limits, secure the necessary easements within 120 days after
the permit issuance date, obtain and analyze representative soil samples from
the root zones of the overland flow site, and monitor and record daily flow
measurements; and 30 TAC §305.125(5), by failing to ensure proper operation
and maintenance at the facility; PENALTY: $11,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Eric Reese, (512) 239-2611; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen,
Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.
(7) COMPANY: City of Edinburg; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1039-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
Water Quality Permit Number 10503-002; LOCATION: Edinburg, Hidalgo County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Water Quality
Permit Number 10503-002 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with
permitted effluent limits; PENALTY: $5,313; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laurie
Eaves, (512) 239-4495; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen,
Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.
(8) COMPANY: Electra Resources, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0275-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number WI-0016-D; LOCATION: near Electra, Wilbarger County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas processing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(1)
and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to certify compliance with Title
V Permit 0-00957; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kara Dudash, (915)
698-9674; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833,
(915) 698-9674.
(9) COMPANY: Griego Dragline, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0363-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Numbers DD-0074-T and 94-3726E; LOCATION: Texhoma, Sherman County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: rock crusher; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a)(4)
and the Act, §382.085(b), by allegedly failing to obtain a Permit by
Rule to operate a portable rock crushing plant; PENALTY: $720; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Shawn Hess, (806) 353-9251; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive,
Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.
(10) COMPANY: Liaqat Hussian dba Huffman Gas and Grocery; DOCKET NUMBER:
2000- 0068-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Facility Identification
Number 48837; LOCATION: Huffman, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience
store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.244(1)
and (3), and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct daily and monthly
inspections of the Stage II vapor recovery system for defects; 30 TAC §115.245(1)
and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to successfully perform the initial
compliance test within 30 days of installation; 30 TAC §115.246(7)(A)
and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to provide all Stage II records
for review; 30 TAC §115.248(1) and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing
to train a Stage II representative prior to the stations operation of the
Stage II equipment; and 30 TAC §115.242(9)(A) - (C) and the Act, §382.085(b),
by failing to post the operating instructions on all dispensers; PENALTY:
$4,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Bill Davis, (512) 239-6793; REGIONAL OFFICE:
5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(11) COMPANY: Kellogg Brown and Root, Inc. (Formerly Known as "Brown and
Root, Inc"); DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1513-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Water Quality Permit
Number 03792-000 and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Permit Number TX0100935; LOCATION: near Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: ship building and repairing; RULE VIOLATED: NPDES Permit Number
TX0100935, Water Quality Permit Number 3792-000, and the Code, §26.121,
by failing to comply with the three-day ammonia nitrogen daily average permit
limit of three milligrams per liter (mgl), the ammonia nitrogen daily maximum
permit limit of 10 mgl, and the total suspended solids daily average permit
limit of 15 mgl; PENALTY: $1,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Michelle Harris,
(512) 239-0492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas
77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(12) COMPANY: John Koster dba Koster Dairy; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0802-AGR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 03159; LOCATION: Comanche, Comanche County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: dairy; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §321.40(1), by failing
to have adequate waste control facilities to contain waste and wastewater
runoff from open lots and associated areas; PENALTY: $3,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Mike Meyer, (512) 239-4492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene,
Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.
(13) COMPANY: Ron Laney Oil Company, Inc. and James Peek dba Peek Service
Station; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1026-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification
Number 08313; LOCATION: Goree, Knox County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: USTs;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(B)(i) and (2)(A) - (C), by failing
to perform tank tightness testing in combination with inventory control methods,
perform tightness testing on the suction piping system, equip the fill pipe
with a tight-fill fitting, install spill containment equipment, and install
overfill prevention equipment; and 30 TAC §334.7(a)(1), by failing to
register USTs with the TNRCC; PENALTY: $9,300; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gilbert
Angelle, (512) 239-4489; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene,
Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.
(14) COMPANY: Manti Resources, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0107-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number JB-0041-N; LOCATION: LaWord, Jackson County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: natural gas compression station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.6
and the Act, §382.085(b), by failing to create and maintain records on
reportable and non-reportable upsets; 30 TAC §101.7(c) and the Act, §382.085(b),
by failing to create and maintain records for reportable upsets associated
with startups, shutdowns and maintenance; 30 TAC §106.512(1) and the
Act, §382.054 and §382.085(b), by failing to register emissions;
30 TAC §122.121 and the Act, §382.054 and §382.085(b), by failing
to obtain a Title V federal operating permit; and 30 TAC §122.130(a)(2)
and the Act, §382.054§ and 382.085(b), by failing to submit a interim
federal operating permit application; PENALTY: $6,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Gary McDonald, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200,
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.
(15) COMPANY: Petroleum Wholesale, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0123-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Numbers 18434 and 2743 ; LOCATION:
Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience stores
with retail gasoline sales; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and
the Code, §26.3475, by failing to monitor USTs for releases at a frequency
of at least once every month; PENALTY: $6,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Audra
Baumgartner, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200,
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.
(16) COMPANY: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1192-MLM-E;
IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 03017, NPDES Permit Number TX0062936, Air Account
Number TF- 0011-F, Solid Waste Identification Number 31649, and Environmental
Protection Agency Identification Number TXD076724194; LOCATION: Mount Pleasant,
Titus County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: poultry slaughtering and processing;
RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 03017, NPDES Permit Number TX0062936, and the
Code, §26.121, by discharging process wastewater through two of its stormwater
outfalls during periods of dry weather; 30 TAC §116.110(a) and the Act, §382.085(b),
by failing to have a air permit or a standard exemption for an operating coating
facility at its vehicle maintenance shop; 30 TAC §116.115(c), the Act, §382.085(b),
and Air Permit Number 2031, by failing to maintain the parking area clean
and free from the collection of waste materials; 30 TAC §324.1 and 40
Code of Federal Regulations §112.3(e), by failing to maintain a Spill
Prevention, Controls, and Countermeasures Plan at the plant site; and 30 TAC §334.21,
by failing to pay UST fees; PENALTY: $21,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mike
Meyer, (512) 239-4492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756,
(903) 535-5100.
(17) COMPANY: Rice University; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0152-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number HG-1149-U; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: electric generation plant; RULE VIOLATED: The THSC, §122.132,
by failing to provide complete information required for their permit application;
PENALTY: $3,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tel Croston, (512) 239-5717; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3520.
(18) COMPANY: City of Santa Rosa; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1423-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER:
PWS Number 0310009; LOCATION: Santa Rosa, Cameron County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
public water system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(b)(2)(A), by failing
to provide a raw water pump capacity of 0.6 gpm per connection with the largest
pump out of service; 30 TAC §290.46(e)(1) and the Act, §341.033(a),
by failing to ensure the water system is under the direct daily supervision
of a competent water works operator holding a valid certificate issued under
the direction of the commission; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(8), by failing to
recondition and repaint the ground storage tank which could jeopardize the
integrity of the tank; 30 TAC §290.42(d)(9)(A), by failing to perform
necessary repairs to the sludge collection mechanism (rake); 30 TAC §290.46(t),
by failing to ensure that all water storage facilities, distribution system
lines and related appurtenances are maintained in a watertight condition,
specifically, failing to repair two leaking hairline cracks in the sedimentation
basin at the plant; and 30 TAC §290.42(d)(6)(E)(i), by failing to provide
containment for liquid chemicals in bulk storage tanks; PENALTY: $2,500; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Fara O'Neal, (956) 425-6010; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson
Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.
(19) COMPANY: City of Shavano Park; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0050-EAQ-E; IDENTIFIER:
Edwards Aquifer Protection Program Number 1542; LOCATION: Shavano Park, Bexar
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: property; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §213.4(a)(1),
by failing to submit a water pollution abatement plan and receive approval
prior to commencing with land clearing and associated construction activities;
PENALTY: $800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Malcolm Ferris, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 140 Heimer Road, Suite 360, San Antonio, Texas 78232-5042, (210) 490-3096.
(20) COMPANY: Spring Valley Construction Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0231-AIR-
E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number TA-3984-N; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: general contractor; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4
and the THSC, §382.085(a) and (b), by failing to control dust emissions
from construction activities at the site; PENALTY: $1,440; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Susan Johnson, (512) 239-2555; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington,
Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(21) COMPANY: S.R.R. Investments, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1405-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 54978; LOCATION: Del Valle,
Travis County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: retail gasoline facility; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §334.50(a)(1)(A) and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to conduct
monthly release detection monitoring of the UST system; 30 TAC §334.50(d)(1)(B)(ii)
and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to conduct monthly inventory reconciliation
in conjunction with the automatic tank gauge system; and 30 TAC §334.49(e)
and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to maintain records of the operating
inspection for all impressed current cathodic protection systems on an every
60-day basis; PENALTY: $4,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Larry King, (512)
339-2929; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas
78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.
(22) COMPANY: Mr. David Fenoglio dba Perrin Water Systems dba Sunset Water
System; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0031-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1690007; LOCATION:
Montague, Montague County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(l), (m), and (s), by failing to flush all dead-end
mains monthly, initiate a program to facilitate cleanliness and improve the
general appearance of all plant facilities, and issue a boil water notice
to customers; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(ii) and (iii), by failing to provide
a total storage capacity of 200 gallons per connection and provide two or
more service pumps at each pump station; and 30 TAC §290.43(e), by failing
to provide an intruder-resistant fence about the potable water storage tanks;
PENALTY: $1,688; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jayme Brown, (512) 239-1683; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698- 9674.
(23) COMPANY: The City of Sweetwater; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1544-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER:
MSW Permit Number 50; LOCATION: Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
landfill; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.111, by failing to follow the post-closure
maintenance plan; 30 TAC §330.113 and §330.9, by failing to record
and retain any and all cost estimates and financial assurance documentation;
30 TAC §330.254(e)(7), by failing to post a sign at the main entrance
notifying all who may utilize the site of the date of closing for the site;
30 TAC §330.254(a) and §330.252(a) and (b), by failing to correct
erosion of cover material and maintain final cover depth; 30 TAC §330.115,
by failing to provide a stockpile of earth as required for fire protection;
30 TAC §330.117(b) and (c), and §330.121(a) and (b), by failing
to prevent unloading of waste in unauthorized areas and prevent prohibited
waste from entering the landfill; and 30 TAC §330.133(g), by failing
to maintain a correct copy of the cover log; PENALTY: $10,400; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Kara Dudash, (915) 698-9674; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial
Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.
(24) COMPANY: Texas Department of Criminal Justice; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1437-
MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Water Quality Permit Number 10659-001; LOCATION: Huntsville,
Walker County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: correctional institution; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §305.125(5), Water Quality Permit Number 10659-001, and the Code, §26.121,
by failing to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities
to prevent unauthorized discharges, allegedly having an unauthorized discharge
of wastewater, and failing to comply with the permitted 30-day average volume
limit of 0.250 milligrams per day; and 30 TAC §335.323, by failing to
pay outstanding hazardous waste generator fees; PENALTY: $11,250; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Cathy Albrecht, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue,
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(25) COMPANY: Trinity Industries, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0254-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number DB-0593-M; LOCATION: Dallas, Dallas County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: railcar manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.121, §122.130(c)(2),
and the Act, §382.054 and §382.085(b), by failing to submit a timely
and complete initial abbreviated federal operating permit; PENALTY: $2,000;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101
East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(26) COMPANY: Mr. Nolan Atchley dba Tripple Creek Marina; DOCKET NUMBER:
2000- 0093-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1870084; LOCATION: Onalaska, Polk
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2)(B),
(m), and (y), by failing to take weekly disinfectant residual tests from representative
locations in the distribution system, utilize a chlorine test kit which employs
a diethyl-p-phenylenediamine indicator, initiate a maintenance program to
facilitate cleanliness and to improve the general appearance of plant facilities,
and install electrical wiring in securely mounted conduit; 30 TAC §290.43(d)(7),
by failing to maintain the pressure tank's valve to prevent leakage; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F)
and (3)(J), (K), (N), and (O), by failing to secure a sanitary easement covering
all property within 150 feet of the well, protect the water plant and the
plant's electrical box with an intruder-resistant fence, equip the well with
a casing vent, provide the well with an operable flow measuring device on
the discharge line, and provide a properly constructed sealing block around
the wellhead; and 30 TAC §290.42(e)(8), (i), and (j), by failing to properly
house and lock hypochlorination solution containers, ensure that the hypochlorinate
disinfectant conforms to American National Standards Institute/National Sanitation
Foundation Standard 60 for direct additives, and provide a plant operations
manual for operator review and reference; PENALTY: $1,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Laura Clark, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110,
Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(27) COMPANY: Upper Jasper County Water Authority; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1256-
PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1210060; LOCATION: Jasper, Jasper County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(b)(2)(C),
(e)(5) and (7), and (j), by failing to provide the aerator with adequate vent
shrouding, provide a full-face self- contained breathing apparatus or supplied
air respirator that meets Occupation Safety and Health Administration standards,
provide forced draft air ventilation, and provide a complete plant operations
manual; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2)(A), (m), (p)(1) and (2), (s), (t), and (x),
by failing to daily conduct and record the results of chlorine residual tests,
initiate a program to facilitate cleanliness and improve the general appearance
of all plant facilities, maintain in a water tight condition the valve located
at well head number two and the water transmission line between well number
two and plant number one, inspect on an annual basis the standpipe and the
pressure tank, submit water samples from a repaired water line to a laboratory
approved by the Texas Department of Health to ensure the affected portion
of the system is free of microbiological contamination, disinfect a repaired
water line, issue a boil water notice, maintain in a water tight condition
the water line located behind the chlorination facilities, and plug and seal
or maintain in a non-deteriorated condition abandoned water wells; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(1),
(2), and (4), and (d)(3), by failing to maintain or replace the roof vent
screens, provide a gasket or seal on the roof hatch, provide the 0.009 milligram
ground storage tank with a water level indicator, and provide the pressure
tank air compressor line with a filter to prevent compressor lubricants and
other contaminants from entering the pressure tank; and 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F)
and (3)(M), by failing to secure from adjacent land owners sanitary well easements
and provide a suitable raw water sample tap prior to disinfection or other
treatments; PENALTY: $6,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Terry Thompson, (512)
239-6095; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas
77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(28) COMPANY: City of Winnsboro; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0024-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
NPDES Permit Number TX0054658 and Water Quality Permit Number 10319-002 ;
LOCATION: Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: municipal wastewater
treatment; RULE VIOLATED: NPDES Permit Number TX0054658, Water Quality Permit
Number 10319-002, and the Code, §26.121, by allowing an unauthorized
discharge of wastewater; PENALTY: $7,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mohammed
Issa, (512) 239-1445; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756,
(903) 535-5100.
TRD-200003979
Paul Sarahan
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: June 6, 2000
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission)
will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding proposed amendments
to 30 TAC Chapters 37, 39, 50, 281, 305, and 336, concerning low-level radioactive
waste rules. This notice is given under the requirements of the Texas Government
Code, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001.
The rules are proposed to implement House Bill 1172 and Senate Bill 1421,
76th legislature, 1999; to implement recommendations of the TNRCC's Business
Process Review Permit Implementation Team to provide for consistency between
the administrative procedures of the radiation program and other permitting
programs of the agency; and to improve readability and understanding by reorganizing
Chapter 336, simplifying language, and eliminating redundancies and inconsistencies.
A public hearing on the proposed rules will be held in Austin on July 6,
2000, at 10:00 a.m. in Building F, Room 2210 at the TNRCC complex, located
at 12100 Park 35 Circle. The hearing is structured for the receipt of oral
or written comments by interested persons. Individuals may present oral statements
when called upon in order of registration. Open discussion will not occur
during the hearing; however, an agency staff member will be available to discuss
the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and answer questions before and
after the hearing.
Comments may be submitted to Lola Brown, Office of Environmental Policy,
Analysis, and Assessment, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087
or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., July 17,
2000, and should reference Rule Log Number 1999-057-336-WS. For further information,
please contact Alice Rogers at (512) 239-6846.
Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation
needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the agency at
(512) 239-4900. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.
TRD-200003939
Margaret Hoffman
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: June 5, 2000
CITY OF DALLAS, 1500 Marilla Street, Room 4A North, Dallas, TX 75201 has
applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for
a temporary water use permit to divert and use not to exceed a maximum of
325,000 acre-feet of water per year for a period of three years at a maximum
rate of 680 cubic feet per second from Lake Ray Hubbard on the East Fork Trinity
River, tributary of the Trinity River, Trinity River Basin for municipal purposes
by the City's customers. The existing water right for Lake Ray Hubbard, Certificate
of Adjudication No. 08-2462, as amended, includes authorization for the City
of Dallas to divert and use, from runoff into the lake, not to exceed 78,700
acre-feet of water per year for municipal purposes and not to exceed 9212
acre-feet of water per year for municipal and industrial purposes from the
perimeter of the lake at a maximum rate of 309.37 cubic feet per second. The
certificate, as amended, also authorizes the City of Dallas to store in Lake
Ray Hubbard, when the elevation of the lake is at or below 432 feet above
mean sea level, not to exceed 179,000 acre-feet of water per annum diverted
from Lake Tawakoni in the Sabine River Basin and to subsequently use the stored
water. This temporary permit is being requested as due to a recent fuel spill,
the City of Dallas has not diverted any water from Lake Tawokoni (the City's
largest water supply source) since March 11, 2000 AND because of the on-going
drought which has seriously depleted the amount of stored water in Lewisville
Lake and Lake Ray Roberts (two of the City's other water supply sources) on
the Elm Fork Trinity River. The amount of water requested for diversion per
year and the maximum diversion rate requested in this application is inclusive
of the authorizations currently included in Certificate of Adjudication No.
08-2462, as amended and thus, should the temporary permit be granted, the
Executive Director would recommend that the permit include conditions indicating
that: 1. the first 87, 912 acre-feet of water diverted and used from inflow
into Lake Ray Hubbard during any calender year shall be reported as being
water used from inflows into the lake as authorized by Certificate of Adjudication
No. 08-2462, as amended. 2. after this 87,912 acre-feet is used in any calendar
year and if during the same calender year no water can be diverted from Lake
Tawakoni or cannot be stored in Lake Ray Hubbard because of the elevation
restriction included in the Certificate of Adjudication, the City of Dallas
can divert not to exceed an additional 237,088 acre-feet of water from Lake
during that calendar year. 3. if during any calendar year water can be diverted
from Lake Tawokoni and stored in Lake Ray Hubbard, the City of Dallas must
use this water and it shall be reported as stored and used Lake Tawokoni water
as included in Certificate of Adjudication No. 08-2462, as amended ( up to
a maximum of 179,000 acre-feet) and the "additional 237,088 acre-feet" per
year included in paragraph 2. above will be reduced by the amount of Lake
Tawokoni water used by the City. 4. because of the staff's "calendar year"
reporting concerns that would be related to this requested temporary water
use permit, it shall expire and become null and void on December 31, 2002
without further Commission consideration. Notice of this application is being
mailed to the North Texas Municipal Water District, whose water right for
Lake Lavon upstream of Lake Ray Hubbard includes conditions related to the
water elevation in Lake Ray Hubbard , and to all water right holders with
diversion points on the East Fork Trinity River and the Trinity River downstream
of Lake Ray Hubbard.
The COLORADO RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (CRMWD), P.O. Box 869, Big
Spring, Texas 79720, has requested authorization, for a one-year period, to
allow use of the bed and banks of the Colorado River to convey stored water
released from E.V. Spence Reservoir to existing and potential customers downstream
of the reservoir and upstream of O.H. Ivie Reservoir. E.V. Spence Reservoir
is in Coke County just west of the City of Robert Lee and O.H. Ivie Reservoir
is in Coleman, Concho and Runnels Counties. This application is not a request
for an additional appropriation of water as all of the water released and
subsequently diverted will be reported as being used as part of the District's
water right for E.V. Spence Reservoir, Certificate of Adjudication No.14-1008,
as amended. This amended certificate includes authorization for CRMWD to divert
and use from E.V. Spence Reservoir not to exceed 38,573 acre-feet of water
per year for municipal use, 2000 acre-feet per year for industrial use and
1000 acre-feet per year for mining use. The amended certificate includes a
time priority of August 17, 1964. CRMWD has indicated that the primary reason
this temporary permit is needed is to allow the District to provide stored
contract water to the City of Ballinger for municipal use. This water will
be diverted from Kuhn Lake approximately 7 miles west-southwest of Ballinger
at a maximum rate of 700 gallons per minute. The CRMWD has indicated that
during the one-year requested they may also be providing water for other customers
upstream of O.H. Ivie Reservoir. There are 59 water rights on the Colorado
River between E.V. Spence Reservoir and O.H. Ivie Reservoir. All of the owners
of these water rights are being provided a copy of this notice to make them
aware of the CRMWD's request and to also make them aware that, should the
application be granted, there will be, at times, water in the Colorado River
channel that is water the CRMWD will be releasing from storage for their customer(s)
and should not be diverted. A copy of this notice is also being provided to
the TNRCC Regional Offices in Abilene and San Angelo, Texas.
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 June 20, 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 June 20, 2000. The Commission may approve the
application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed.
To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your
name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing
address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant's name
and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;"
(4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application
in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance
of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit proposed
conditions to the requested permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests
for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of
the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.
If a hearing request is filed, the Commission will not issue the permit and
will forward the application and hearing request for their consideration at
a scheduled meeting.
The CITY OF GRAPEVINE, applicant, P. O. Box 95104, Grapevine, Texas 76099-9704,
seeks an amendment to Certificate of Adjudication No. 08-2362, pursuant to §11.122,
Texas Water Code, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules
30 TAC §§ 295.1, et seq . Certificate of Adjudication No.08- 2362
authorizes the City of Grapevine to impound 26,250 acre-feet of water in the
U. S. Army Corps of Engineer's Grapevine Lake on Denton Creek, tributary of
the Elm Fork Trinity River, tributary of the Trinity River, Trinity River
Basin, Tarrant County, between elevation 500.5 msl and 535.0 msl. The priority
date for 1250 acre-feet of storage and the diversion and use of 1250 acre-feet
of water per annum for municipal purposes is September 28, 1951. The time
priority for the storage of the remaining 25,000 acre-feet and the diversion
and use of 25,000 acre-feet of water per annum for municipal purposes is April
22,1974. The water authorized for diversion and use under the certificate
is authorized for use within the City of Grapevine's service area. Certificate
No. 08-2362 contains a special condition stating that the certificate is subject
to the right of the United States of America, under its contract with the
City of Grapevine, to terminate, in whole or in part, the use of water storage
space provided for in said contract upon three years written notice to the
City that the storage space is needed for navigation purposes. Any termination,
in whole or in part, of the water storage space will result in a simultaneous
termination, in whole or in part, of this certificate in the same proportion
as the termination of the storage space. The applicant seeks authorization
to amend Certificate of Adjudication No. 08-2362 to allow use of the 26,250
acre feet per annum now authorized for municipal purposes, for municipal and
irrigation purposes. The application for bed and banks conveyance and irrigation
use was received on December 8, 1998, and the request for irrigation use was
severed out of the original application on November 17, 1999 in order to expedite
processing. The application for irrigation use was declared to be administratively
complete on May 16, 2000. This notice is being sent to the City of Dallas
and Dallas County Park Cities Municipal Utility District, the two other water
right owners on Grapevine Lake.
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 June 26, 2000. A public meeting is intended for the taking
of public comment, and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will
be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree
of public interest in the application.
The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written
hearing request is filed by June 26, 2000. The Executive Director can consider
an approval of the application unless a written request for a contested case
hearing is filed by June 26, 2000. To request a contested case hearing, you
must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an
official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number,
if any: (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we]
request a contested case hearing;" and (4) a brief and specific description
of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the
general public. 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, the same address. For
additional information, individual members of the general public may contact
the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding
the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.
TRD-200003997
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: June 7, 2000
The State Office Administrative Hearing issued a Proposal for Decision
and Order to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on May 31,
2000. In the Matter of the Executive Director of the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, Petitioner vs. CCM Development, Inc Respondent ;
SOAH Docket No. 582-99-3326;TNRCC Docket No. 1998-1409-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.
TRD-200003995
Douglas A. Kitts
Agenda Coordinator
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: June 7, 2000
Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
On June 2, 2000, ConnectSouth 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 60319.
Applicant intends to reflect a change in ownership/control to ConnectSouth
Communications of Texas, Inc.
The Application: Application of ConnectSouth for an Amendment to its Service
Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 22554.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments
to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326
no later than June 21, 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 22554.
TRD-200003972
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 6, 2000
On May 30, 2000, FaithNet Telecommunications, 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 60142. Applicant intends to (1) reflect purchase by JetCo Communications
Corporation; (2) change its name to E-Z Fon Services, Inc., and (3) expand
its geographic scope to include the entire state of Texas.
The Application: Application of FaithNet Telecommunications, Inc. for an
Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket
Number 22598.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments
to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326
no later than June 21, 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 22598.
TRD-200003880
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 1, 2000
On May 30, 2000, network intelligence, 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
60240. Applicant intends to reflect an internal corporate restructuring resulting
in the transfer of its certificate to nii communications, Ltd.
The Application: Application of network intelligence, inc. for an Amendment
to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number
22599.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments
to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326
no later than June 21, 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 22599.
TRD-200003879
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 1, 2000
On June 1, 2000, Max-Tel Communications, 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
60086. Applicant intends to reflect the sale of its outstanding shares of
capital stock to Equalnet Communications Corp.
The Application: Application of Max-Tel Communications, Inc. for an Amendment
to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number
22609.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments
to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326
no later than June 21, 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 22609.
TRD-200003974
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 6, 2000
On June 1, 2000, MSN Communications, Inc., and PointeCom, 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 60073, and its certificate of operating authority
(COA) granted in COA Certificate Number 22049. The applicants intends to reflect
a pro forma merger whereby PointeCom, Inc. will be merged into a newly-formed
subsidiary of Telscape International, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary
MSN Communications, Inc., NewCo, with PointeCom, Inc. surviving the merger
as a subsidiary of Telscape International, Inc.
The Application: Application of MSN Communications, Inc., and PointeCom,
Inc. for an Amendment to their Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority,
and Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 22610.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments
to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326
no later than June 21, 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 22610.
TRD-200003975
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 6, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of applications for sale transfer or merger, amendment
to certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN), designation as an eligible
telecommunications carrier and designation as an eligible telecommunications
provider on February 24, 2000 and May 18, 2000, pursuant to the Public Utility
Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §§14.101, 54.051-54.054,
56.021-56.026 (Vernon 1998), and federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 §254
(West Supp. 1997).
Docket Style and Number: Application of Black Creek Telecom, Inc. for Approval
of Sale, Transfer, and Merger, Amendment of Certificate of Convenience and
Necessity, Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier, and Designation
as an Eligible Telecommunications Provider. Docket Number 22156.
The Application: Black Creek Telecom, Inc. (Black Creek) and First American
Holdings, Inc., the parent company of North Texas Telephone Company, (NTTC)
request approval of an application for the acquisition of NTTC and Certificate
of Convenience and Necessity Number 40008 by Black Creek. Additionally, Black
Creek requests designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier and eligible
telecommunications provider, effective the date application for sale, transfer
or merger is approved and a CCN is granted. Black Creek asserts that the acquisition
will not result in an increase in rates.
Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon the action
sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326,
Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection
at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals
with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or
use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989.
TRD-200003949
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 5, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on May 31, 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 Yipes Transmission, Inc. for a
Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 22607 before
the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide dedicated access services to Internet Protocol
packet data services.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire state of
Texas.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later
than June 21, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200003973
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 6, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on June 5, 2000, for a service provider
certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151
- 54.156 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application
follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of American Lightwave Communications,
Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number
22627 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service, Digital Subscriber
Line, and long distance services.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire state of
Texas.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later
than June 21, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200004009
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 7, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on June 5, 2000, for a service provider
certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151
- 54.156 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application
follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of PWTel for a Service Provider Certificate
of Operating Authority, Docket Number 22628 before the Public Utility Commission
of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service, Digital Subscriber
Line, ISDN, T-1 Private Line, Switch 56 KBPS, Frame Relay, Fractional T1,
long distance and wireless services.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the area of Texas
comprising the exchanges of Broaddus, Huxley, San Augustine, Center, Lufkin,
Timpson, Joaquin, Tenaha, Carthage, Gary, Deadwood, DeBerry, Nacogdoches,
Garrison, Cushing, Central, Hudson, Diboll, Huntington, and Zavalla.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later
than June 21, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200004010
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 7, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of a petition for declaratory order on June 5, 2000.
The commission is authorized to issue a declaratory order upon request by
a party, pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code
Annotated §§14.001 and 14.051 (Vernon 1998).
Docket Style and Number: Petition of the Navy for Declaratory Ruling Regarding
Payment of Stranded Costs for Retail Customers Leaving Current Electricity
Provider in Texas. Docket Number 22633.
The Application: The United States Navy seeks a declaratory ruling regarding
the payment of stranded costs for retail customers leaving their current electricity
provider in Texas. Specifically, the Navy requests a declaratory ruling on
the following issues: Will a retail commercial and/or industrial customer
of Central Power and Light Company (CPL) who leaves the state, goes out of
business, chooses a different electricity provider, or otherwise departs from
CPL as a purchaser of electricity, be liable for payment of stranded costs
after the departure date? Similarly, in such a situation, would the customer
be required to pay accelerated stranded costs upon departing from CPL as a
customer?
Persons who wish to participate in the proceeding or comment upon the action
sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326,
Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Consumer Protection
at (512) 936-7120. Hearing- and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200004008
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 7, 2000
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of a petition on April 27, 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 Bovina Exchange for Expanded
Local Calling Service, Project Number 22475.
The petitioners in the Bovina Exchange request ELCS to the exchanges of
Dimmitt, Friona, Hereford, Hub, and Parmer.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later
than June 21, 2000. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200003971
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 6, 2000
On May 24, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Lone Star Telephone,
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 22579. 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
22579. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by June 26, 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
22579.
TRD-200003878
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 1, 2000
On June 1, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and DSLnet Communications,
LLC, 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 22613. 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
22613. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by June 29, 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
22613.
TRD-200003962
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 5, 2000
On May 26, 2000, Alltel Communications Service Corporation and Comm South
Companies, Inc. doing business as Texas Comm South, Inc., collectively referred
to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection
agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996,
Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered
sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory
Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA).
The joint application has been designated Docket Number 22591. The joint application
and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection
at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application
by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally,
a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments
should specifically refer to Docket Number 22591. As a part of the comments,
an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments,
including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by June 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'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
22591.
TRD-200003877
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 1, 2000
On May 26, 2000, Callnet Communications, Inc. and GTE Southwest, Inc.,
collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval
of interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications
Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended
in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public
Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60
(Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number
22595. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement
are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin,
Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application
by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally,
a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments
should specifically refer to Docket Number 22595. As a part of the comments,
an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments,
including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by June 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'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
22595.
TRD-200003876
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 1, 2000
On June 1, 2000, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Taylor Communications
Group, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application
for approval of interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56,
(codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code)
(FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated,
Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated
Docket Number 22614. The joint application and the underlying interconnection
agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices
in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application
by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally,
a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments
should specifically refer to Docket Number 22614. As a part of the comments,
an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments,
including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by June 29, 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
22614.
TRD-200003963
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 5, 2000
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) will hold a workshop
regarding System Benefit Fee (SBF) and Associated Programs pursuant to the
Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) (Vernon 1998, Supplement 2000) §39.901
and §39.903, on Thursday, July 6, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners'
Hearing Room, located on the 7th floor of the William B. Travis Building,
1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. Project Number 22429,
Questions concerning the workshop or this notice should be referred to
Margarita Fournier, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Policy Development, (512)
936-7207. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY)
may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200003976
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 6, 2000
Notice of Deadline to Request Recognition as Horsemen's Representative Organization
The Executive Secretary for the Texas Racing Commission has established
July 21, 2000 as the deadline for filing a request for recognition as the
horsemen's representative organization. The Texas Racing Act, Texas Civil
Statutes, Art. 179e §3.13 authorizes the Commission to recognize an organization
to represent a segment of the racing industry, such as owners, breeders, trainers,
or other persons involved in the racing industry.
In 16 Tex. Admin. Code §309.299, the Commission has adopted criteria
for being recognized as an organization to represent horse owners and trainers.
To be eligible for recognition as a horsemen's representative organization,
each officer and director of the organization during the two-year term of
the recognition must be licensed by the Commission as an owner or trainer.
Other recognition criteria include the experience and qualifications of the
organization's directors, executive officers, and management personnel, the
organization's benevolence programs, and the degree to which the organization's
membership represents a fair and equitable cross-section of the horse owners
and trainers participating at each of the racetracks in this state.
An organization recognized under 16 Tex. Admin. Code §309.299 has
a variety of responsibilities, including negotiation with licensed racetracks
regarding the racetracks' live racing programs. The organization is subject
to audit by the Texas Racing Commission.
To request recognition, an organization must file a written request on
a form prescribed by the Executive Secretary. To obtain a copy of the form,
interested persons should contact Gloria Giberson, Texas Racing Commission,
P.O. Box 12080, Austin, Texas 78711-2080, 512-833-6699, FAX 512-833-6907.
For more information, contact Paula C. Flowerday, Executive Secretary, Texas
Racing Commission, P.O. Box 12080, Austin, Texas 78711-2080, 512-833-6699,
FAX 512-833-6907.
TRD-200003991
Paula C. Flowerday
Executive Director
Texas Racing Commission
Filed: June 7, 2000
Notice of Public Comment Session in Oil and Gas Docket Number 03-0223293
Notice is hereby given to the public and to all interested persons that
under the legal authority and jurisdiction of Title 3, Oil and Gas, Subtitles
A, B, and C of the Texas Natural Resources Code, Chapters 26, 27 and 29 of
the Texas Water Code, and TEX. GOV'T CODE ANN. art. §2001 et seq. (2000),
the RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS will hold a public comment session on June
28, 2000, at 3:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers for the City of Mont Belvieu,
located at 11607 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu, Texas. This public comment session
will be conducted in conformity with the TEX. GOV'T CODE ANN. art. §2001
et seq. (2000).
Issues which may be addressed at the public comment session include:
1. Commission consideration of Field Rules for the Barbers Hill Field,
Chambers County, Texas in the above-referenced docket.
2. The application of Conoco, Inc., to amend its permit for liquified hydrocarbon
storage operation pursuant to Statewide Rule 95, Barbers Hill Field, Chambers
County, Texas, Oil and Gas Docket No. 03-0223952.
3. The application of Diamond Shamrock Refining and Marketing Co., to amend
its permit for liquified hydrocarbon storage operation pursuant to Statewide
Rule 95, Barbers Hill Field, Chambers County, Texas, Oil and Gas Docket No.
03-0223953.
4. The application of Dynegy Midstream Services, L.P., to amend its permit
for liquified hydrocarbon storage operation pursuant to Statewide Rule 95,
Barbers Hill Field, Chambers County, Texas, Oil and Gas Docket No. 03-0223954.
5. The application of EGP Fuels Company, to amend its permit for liquified
hydrocarbon storage operation pursuant to Statewide Rule 95, Barbers Hill
Field, Chambers County, Texas, Oil and Gas Docket No. 03-0223955.
6. The application of Equistar Chemicals, L.P., to amend its permit for
liquified hydrocarbon storage operation pursuant to Statewide Rule 95, Barbers
Hill Field, Chambers County, Texas, Oil and Gas Docket No. 03-0223956.
7. The application of ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, to amend its permit
for liquified hydrocarbon storage operation pursuant to Statewide Rule 95,
Barbers Hill Field, Chambers County, Texas, Oil and Gas Docket No. 03-0223957.
8. The application of Texas Eastern Products Pipeline Company, to amend
its permit for liquified hydrocarbon storage operation pursuant to Statewide
Rule 95, Barbers Hill Field, Chambers County, Texas, Oil and Gas Docket No.
03-0223958.
If a continuation is necessary, this public comment session will proceed
at the City Council Chambers for the City of Mont Belvieu, located at 11607
Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu Texas, to the extent possible, on subsequent working
days. The room number and exact time of the continuation will be announced
on the record in this proceeding and recorded with Docket Services, Office
of General Counsel, Railroad Commission of Texas, (512) 463-6848.
If any party desires a written transcript of the public comment session,
that party should notify the Commission's Court Reporter's office at (512)
463-6926 at least five (5) working days in advance of the public comment session
date. If a written transcript is requested, the Commission may assess the
cost of the transcript to one or more parties.
Any individual with a disability who needs auxiliary aids and services
in order to have an equal opportunity to effectively communicate and participate
in this public comment session must request such aids or services at least
two weeks prior to the scheduled public comment session by notifying the Personnel
office of the Railroad Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 12967, Austin,
Texas 78711-2967, or by telephone at (512) 463- 7327 or TDD No. (512) 463-7284.
Notice of the public comment session shall be published in a newspaper
of general circulation for Chambers County by the party requesting the public
comment session no later than 10 days prior to June 28, 2000.
For further information, contact Mark Helmueller, Hearings Examiner, Office
of General Counsel, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Austin,
Texas 78701-2967, or via electronic mail at mark.helmueller@rrc.state.tx.us.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on June 5, 2000.
TRD-200003965
Mary Ross McDonald
Deputy General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel
Railroad Commission of Texas
Filed: June 5, 2000
Consulting Contract - Request for Proposal - Tax Counsel
The Texas Tech University System ("Texas Tech"), requests proposals from
professional firms interested in representing Texas Tech and its component
members on certain tax matters. This RFI is issued to establish (for the time
frame beginning September 1, 2000 to August 31, 2001) a referral list from
which Texas Tech, by and through its Office of General Counsel, will select
appropriate counsel for representation on specific tax matters as the need
arises.
DESCRIPTION: Texas Tech is supported by legislative appropriations, tuition,
fees, income from auxiliary enterprises, grants, gifts, sponsored research
and other sources of revenues, all of which may be impacted by the Internal
Revenue Code and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service. For assistance
with such issues, Texas Tech will engage outside counsel for review of and
advise regarding tax matters as they relate to higher education, including
but not limited to the following: retirement programs, unrelated business
income tax; personal income tax issues as they relate to donors; and Federal
and State tax matters regarding compensation issues and nonresident alien
tax issues. Texas Tech invites proposals in response to this RFI from qualified
firms for the provision of such legal and tax services under the direction
and supervision of the Texas Tech University's Office of General Counsel.
RESPONSES: Responses to this RFI should include at least the following:
(1) a description of the firm's or attorney's qualifications for performing
legal services, including the firm's prior experience in tax-related matters
and retirement plans as they relate specifically to institutions of higher
education; (2) the names and experience of the attorneys who will be assigned
to work on such matters; (3) the availability of the lead attorney and others
assigned to the project; (4) appropriate information regarding efforts made
by the firm to encourage and develop the participation of minorities and women
in the provision of legal services; (5) the submission of fee information
(either in the form of hourly rates for each attorney who may be assigned
to perform such services in relation to Texas Tech's tax matters, comprehensive
flat fees, or other fee arrangements directly related to the achievement of
specific goals and cost controls) and billable expenses; (6) a comprehensive
description of the procedures to be used by the firm to supervise the provision
of legal services in a timely and cost-effective manner; (7) disclosures of
conflicts of interests (identifying each and every matter in which the firm
has, within the past calendar year, represented any entity or individual with
an interest adverse to Texas Tech or to the State of Texas, or any of its
boards, agencies, commissions, universities, or elected or appointed officials);
and (8) confirmation of willingness to comply with Texas Tech's and the Texas
Attorney General's policies, directives, and guidelines.
FORMAT AND PERSON TO CONTACT: Three copies of the proposal are requested.
The proposal should be typed, preferable double-spaced on, 8 1/2 by 11 inch
paper with all pages sequentially numbered, and either stapled or bound together.
They should be sent by mail or delivered in person, marked "RESPONSE TO REQUEST
FOR INFORMATION, TAX COUNSEL" and addressed to Patricia Aldridge, Director
of Contracting, as set forth below.
Evaluation: Proposals sent in response to this RFI will be evaluated in
light of several criteria, including: expertise, availability of a lead attorney,
prior experience in handling tax-related matters relating to higher education,
procedures for providing timely and cost-effective services, and reasonableness
of fees. Although the fee structure and overall cost of this representation
will be an extremely important factor in evaluating proposals submitted in
response to this RFI, the successful firm will clearly demonstrate exceptional
expertise and experience with the tax matters made the subject of this RFI.
Proposals must remain firm as to services and prices for 90 days. No proposals
will be accepted by oral communication, electronic mail, telegraphic transmission
or telefacsimile transmission.
Proposers are requested to submit a standard form used to retain their
services if available.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESPONSE: All proposals will be received by
the Office of Contracting at Texas Tech University at the address set for
below no later than 3:00 p.m., LOCAL TIME, JULY 17, 2000.
PROPOSAL DELIVERY and TIME AND DATE: Proposals received after July 17,
2000, 3:00 p.m. local time CST will returned unopened. Address proposals to:
Patricia Aldrige
Director of Contracting
327 Drane Hall
Texas Tech University
15th and University
P.O. Box 41101
Lubbock, Texas 79409-1101
Phone (806) 742-3841
Fax (806) 742-0350
TRD-200004021
James L. Crowson
Secretary to the Board of Regents
Texas Tech University
Filed: June 7, 2000
Request for Information (RFI)
Texas Tech University (TTU) and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
(TTUHSC) request information from law firms interested in representing TTU/TTUHSC
in tax-exempt bond matters. This RFI is issued for the purpose of establishing
(for the time frame beginning September 1, 2000 to August 31, 2001) a referral
list from which TTU/TTUHSC, by and through its Office of General Counsel,
will select appropriate counsel for representation on specific bond matters
as the need arises. These needs include the usual and necessary services of
a bond counsel in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of bonds
and notes on which the interest is excludable from gross income under existing
federal tax law.
Description. Tax-exempt bonds and notes are issued by the Board of Regents
of the Texas Tech University System (the "Board"), acting separately and independently
for and on behalf of TTU and TTUHSC. Public, tax-exempt bond issuance is conducted
under two major programs and is rated by three major rating agencies. Bonds
are issued under authority granted in Article VII, Section 17, of the Texas
million commercial paper program for Higher Education Assistance Fund (HEAF)
bonds is planned for the 2001 fiscal year. A fixed rate bond sale is also
anticipated. Under authority granted in Chapter 55, Texas Education Code and
Chapters 1201-1231 and 1371, Texas Goc. Code, and other applicable laws, the
University anticipates issuing revenue bonds for capital improvements. A $100
million tax-exempt commercial paper program (with initial authority of $50
million) is to be used for interim financing with long term fixed rate bonds
sold to provide more permanent financing. The University employs a revenue
bond program that offers a combined pledge of all legally available revenues
with certain exceptions (the "Revenue Financing System"). Federal tax related
mattes regarding bonds issued by the University, including strategies and
management practices in the conduct of an exempt bond program requires a close
working relationship with bond counsel. Contact is frequent, particularly
in regard to HEAF and RFS commercial paper programs due to the significant
level of capital improvements anticipated over the next several years. The
University invites responses to this RFI from qualified firms for the provision
of such legal services under the direction and supervision of the System's
Office of General Counsel.
Responses. Responses to this RFI should include at least the following
information (1) a description of the firm's or attorneys' qualifications for
performing the legal services, including the firm's prior experience in bond
issuance matters, the names, experience, and technical expertise or attorneys
who may be assigned to work on such matters, and appropriate information regarding
efforts made by the firm to encourage and develop the participation of minorities
and women in the provision both of the firm's legal services generally and
bond matters in particular; (2) the submission of fee information (either
in the form of hourly rates for each attorney who may be assigned to perform
services in relation to the University's bond matters, flat fee, or other
fee arrangements directly related to the achievement of specific goals and
cost controls) and billable expenses; (3) disclosures of conflicts of interest
(identifying each and every matter in which the firm has, within the past
calendar year, represented any entity or individual with an interest adverse
to the University or the State of Texas, or any of its boards, agencies, commissions,
universities,) willingness to comply with policies, directives and guidelines
of the University and the Attorney General of the State of Texas.
Format and Person to Contact: Three copies of the response are requested.
The response should be typed, preferably double-spaced, on 8 1/2 x 11 inch
paper with all pages sequentially numbered, either stapled or bound together.
They should be sent by mail or delivered in person, marked "Response to Request
for Information" and addressed to Ms. Patricia Aldridge, Director of Contracting
and Risk Management, Texas Tech University, 327 Drane Hall, Lubbock, Texas
79409-1101 (telephone (806) 742-3841 for questions).
Evaluation: Proposals sent in response to this RFI will be evaluated in
light of several criteria, including: expertise, availability of a lead attorney,
prior experience in handling bond-related matters relating to higher education,
procedures for providing timely and cost-effective services, and reasonableness
of fees. Although the fee structure and overall cost of this representation
will be an extremely important factor in evaluating proposals submitted in
response to this RFI, the successful firm will clearly demonstrate exceptional
expertise and experience with the bond matters made the subject of this RFI.
Deadline for Submission of Response: all responses must be received by
the TTU's Office of Contracting and Risk Management at the address set forth
above no later that 3:00 p.m. Local Time, Monday, July 17, 2000.
TRD-200004022
James L. Crowson
Secretary to the Board of Regents
Texas Tech University
Filed: June 7, 2000
Notice of Intent - Environmental Impact Statement
Notice of Intent - Environmental Impact Statement: Pursuant to 43 TAC §2.43(e)(3),
the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is issuing a Notice of Intent
(NOI) to advise the public that the Federal Highway Administration, in cooperation
with TxDOT, will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a proposed
project to construct the "Kelly Parkway" highway project in and near southwest
San Antonio, Texas.
The purpose of and need for the proposed facility is to accommodate access
and mobility needs related to traffic growth in the southwest San Antonio
area and the redevelopment of Kelly Air Force Base (Kelly USA) and nearby
areas. The proposed project calls for either reconstructing an existing facility
or building a new-location facility, designed to be a direct link from Kelly
USA and the Union Pacific South San Antonio Intermodal Rail Terminal to IH
35, IH 410, US 90 and State Highway 16.
The proposed project termini are at US 90, between General Hudnell Drive
on the west and the Union Pacific Railroad on the east, and SH 16, south of
the San Antonio city limits in Bexar County, Texas. The length of the proposed
project is approximately 8.8 miles. These boundaries form the northern and
southern limits of the corridor for the EIS and are termed the "Kelly Parkway
Corridor Study Area." The limits of the proposed Kelly Parkway Corridor Study
Area begin along US 90 between the General McMullen Drive interchange and
Loop 353 (Nogalitos Street), and extend southeasterly to SH 16 south of the
San Antonio city limits.
A full range of modal alternatives was examined for the proposed Kelly
Parkway during the development of Mobility 2025, the San Antonio Metropolitan
Transportation Plan. The proposed Kelly Parkway is included in this region's
long range metropolitan transportation plan as a highway facility to be developed
in combination with transit accommodations to serve Kelly USA. The range of
alternatives under consideration for the proposed facility include various
alignments for a new-location facility, improvements to existing facilities,
combinations of existing facility improvements and a new-location facility,
and a no-build option. The number of lanes and roadway configuration will
be determined as part of the EIS.
Potential impacts to the proposed project area resulting from the several
build alternatives include the relocation of residences and businesses, impacts
to historical and archeological sites, and the discovery of hazardous materials.
These alternatives and the no-build alternative, along with any other reasonable
alternatives identified during the public involvement process, will be analyzed
in further detail during the EIS review process.
A scoping meeting is planned and will be announced at a later date, followed
by a series of public meetings. A local public involvement office will be
established. Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments
will be sent to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, as well as
to private organizations and citizens who have previously expressed or are
known to have an interest in the proposed project. A public hearing will also
be held. The draft EIS will be available for public and agency review and
comment prior to the public hearing. Public notice will be given of the time
and place for the meetings and hearing.
To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed action
are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments and suggestions
are invited from all interested parties.
Agency Contact: Comments or questions concerning this proposed action and
the EIS should be directed to John Kelly, District Engineer, San Antonio District,
Texas Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 29928, San Antonio, Texas 78284,
or by telephone at (210) 615-1110.
TRD-200003993
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: June 7, 2000
Request for Qualification Statement: The Airport Sponsor listed below,
through its agent, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), intends
to engage an aviation professional engineering firm for services pursuant
to Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, of the Government Code. The TxDOT Aviation
Division will solicit and receive qualifications for professional engineering
design services as described in the following project scope:
Airport Sponsor
: City of Big Spring; Big
Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airpark
TxDOT Project Number
: 0008BGSPR
Project Scope
: Provide engineering/design
services for electrical design and associated appurtenances at the Big Spring
McMahon-Wrinkle Airpark
Project Manager
: Ed Mayle
Interested firms shall utilize the
recently updated
Form 439
, titled "Aviation Consultant Services Questionnaire," (
Two completed, unfolded copies of Form 439 (August 1999 version), must
be postmarked by U. S. Mail by midnight June 29, 2000 (CDST). Mailing address:
TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483. Overnight
delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. (CDST) on June 30, 2000; overnight
address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas,
78704. Hand delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. June 30, 2000 (CDST); hand
delivery address: 150 E. Riverside Drive, 5th Floor, South Tower, Austin,
Texas 78704. The two pages of instructions should not be forwarded with the
completed questionnaires. Electronic facsimiles will not be accepted.
NEW DELIVERY OPTION Your form 439 may be emailed to TxDOT, email address
The airport sponsor's duly appointed committee will review and rank the
qualifications. Selection will be made from the qualifications, and proposals
will not be requested. The airport sponsor reserves the right to reject any
or all statements of qualifications, and to conduct new professional services
selection procedures.
If there are any procedural questions, please contact Karon Wiedemann,
Director, Grant Management, or the designated Project Manager, Ed Mayle, for
technical questions at 1-800-68-PILOT (74568).
TRD-200003992
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: June 7, 2000
Consultant Contract Award
Notice of Award: Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Texas Government
Code, the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (UNTHSC)
announces this notice of consultant contract award.
The invitation for consultants to provide offers of consulting services
(RFP) was published in the March 24, 2000, issue of the
Texas Register
at 25 TexReg 2714.
The consultant will assist UNTHSC to conduct an institutional review in
order to develop transition strategies needed in preparation for the new president
who assumes his position in August 2000.
The contract is awarded to Kaludis Consulting Group, 1055 Thomas Jefferson
Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20007. The total amount is not to exceed
$100,000. The term of the contract is May 9, 2000 through July 31, 2000. The
consultant must submit the final report no later than July 15, 2000.
TRD-200003883
Dr. Benjamin L. Cohen
Interim President and Executive Dean
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Filed: June 1, 2000
Applications Received
Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, Section 6.195, the Texas Water Development
Board provides notice of the following applications received by the Board:
South Newton Water Supply Corporation, P.O. Box 659, Deweyville, Texas,
77614-0659, received December 1, 1999, application for grant/loan assistance
in the amount of $12,565,305 from the Economically Distressed Areas Program
and the Texas Water Development Funds.
Pecan Acres Water Supply Corporation, #1 Edinburgh Drive, Midland, Texas,
79707, received April 3, 2000, application for financial assistance in the
amount of $40,000 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
City of Portland, P.O. Drawer 1285, 900 Moore Avenue, Portland, Texas,
78374-1285, received April 14, 2000, application for financial assistance
in the amount of $1,775,000 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
City of Ingleside, 2671 San Angelo, P.O. Drawer 400, Ingleside, Texas,
78362, received April 28, 2000, application for financial assistance in the
amount of $2,915,000 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
City of El Paso, Public Service Board, 1154 Hawkins Blvd., El Paso, Texas,
79925, received May 15, 2000, application for financial assistance in the
amount of $29,945,000 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
New Caney Municipal Utility District, P.O. Box 5624, Kingwood, Texas, 77325,
received May 1, 2000, application for financial assistance in the amount of
$2,265,000 from the Texas Water Development Funds.
City of Port Arthur, P.O. Box 1089, Port Arthur, Texas, 77641-1089, received
April 27, 2000, application for financial assistance in the amount of $15,000,000
from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
Walnut Grove Water Supply Corporation, P.O. Drawer 269, Whitehouse, Texas,
75791, received March 31, 2000, application for financial assistance in the
amount of $2,240,000 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and the
Texas Water Development Funds.
City of San Augustine, 301 South Harrison, San Augustine, Texas, 75972,
received November 1, 1999, application for financial assistance in the amount
of $675,000 from the Texas Water Development Funds.
City of Angleton, 121 South Velasco, Angleton, Texas, 77515, received April
27, 2000, application for financial assistance in the amount of $655,000 from
the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
City of Detroit, P.O. Box 180, Detroit, Texas, 75436, received April 20,
2000, application for financial assistance in the amount of $925,000 from
the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District, No. 1, P.O. Box
307, Dickinson, Texas, 77539, received April 27, 2000, application for financial
assistance in the amount of $6,395,000 from the Clean Water State Revolving
Fund.
City of Jasper, 465 South Main, Jasper, Texas, 75951, received May 5, 2000,
application for financial assistance in the amount of $1,740,000 from the
Texas Water Development Funds.
East Fork Special Utility District, 1355 Troy Road, Wylie, Texas, 75098,
received May 1, 2000, application for financial assistance in the amount of
$5,100,000 from the Texas Water Development Funds.
City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, received
April 25, 2000, application for financial assistance in the amount of $8,080,000
from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
Town of Prosper, 109 Main Street, Prosper, Texas, 75078, received April
27, 2000, application for financial assistance in the amount of $1,000,000
from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
City of Whitesboro, 112 West Main, P.O. Box 340, Whitesboro, Texas, 76273,
received April 28, 2000, application for financial assistance in the amount
of $2,725,000 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Environmental Laboratory Services, P.O.
Box 220, Austin, Texas, 78767-0220, received May 30, 2000, application for
financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $384,000 from the General
Revenue and the Research and Planning Fund.
Turner Collie and Braden, Inc. P.O. Box 130089, Houston, Texas, 77219-0089,
received December 1, 1999, for additional financial assistance in an amount
not to exceed $19,988 from the Research and Planning Fund.
TRD-200004019
Gail L. Allan
Director of Project-Related Legal Services
Texas Water Development Board
Filed: June 7, 2000
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Office of Court Administration
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Invitation For Bids - Solicitation No. 696-FD-0-B040
Texas Department of Economic Development
Notice of Request for Proposal for Outside Legal Services Related to Intellectual Property Matters
Notice of Request for Proposal for Outside Legal Services Related to State Agency Operations in Mexico
General Services Commission
Notice of Amendment #2 to Contract Airline Fares Request for Proposal
Texas Department of Health
Notice of Emergency Order on Paragon Wireline, Inc.
Notice of Preliminary Report for Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Notice of Violation to Gulf Coast International Inspection, Inc.
Notice of Request for Offer for off-line Electronic Benefits Transfer /Electronic Service Delivery Card System Integration Services for the Texas and New Mexico Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs for Women, Infants and Children
Notice of Request for Proposals for Ryan White/Title II Human Immunodeficiency Virus Services Projects for Special-Need Populations
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Revised Joint Public Hearing - HHSC and DHS - Proposed Payment Rates for Medicaid and Non-Medicaid Programs and Services Operated by TDHS
Texas Healthy Kids Corporation
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Request for Proposal for Master Servicer
Texas Department of Human Services
Texas Department of Insurance
Insurer Services
Third Party Administrator Applications
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative Enforcement Actions
Notice of Public Hearing (Chapters 37, 39, 50, 281, 305, and 336)
Notice of Water Rights Application
Proposal for Decision
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority and Certificate of Operating Authority
Notice of Applications for Sale, Transfer or Merger, Amendment to Certificate of Convenience and Necessity, and Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier/Provider
Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Notice of Petition for Declaratory Order
Notice of Petition for Expanded Local Calling Service
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Interconnection Agreements
Public Notice of Workshop on Rulemaking to Address System Benefit Fee and Associated Programs and Request for Comments
Texas Racing Commission
Railroad Commission of Texas
Texas Tech University
Consulting Contract - Request for Proposal - Tax Exempt Bond
Texas Department of Transportation
Request for Qualification Statement
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Texas Water Development Board
Texas Workforce Commission