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Texas Commission for the Blind

Request for Proposal, Professional Auditing Services

The Texas Commission for the Blind, herein referred to as the Commission, is currently seeking a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA firm to perform financial auditing services. These services are to be provided in regards to the Business Enterprises of Texas (BET) Program, herein referred to as the BET Program. The BET Program provides employment opportunities for blind persons in food service businesses. The laws and rules that govern the BET Program are the Randolph-Sheppard Act, 20 U.S.C. 107-107F; Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 94; and Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 167.

This contract will be for conducting audits of vending service contracts that the Commission has with companies in areas around the state. These contractors service vending machines in locations not managed by a blind licensed manager. The locations served under each contract are in the same geographic area of the state.

The audit period for review of records is January 1, 2000, through December 31, 2000. The Commission anticipates awarding a contract approximately May 30, 2001, and has targeted completion of this contract by August 31, 2001.

Objectives : The audits will address the following objectives: --To gain an understanding of the vending services contractor's operations, as it relates to the Commission's contract with the vendor. --To verify that the information reported by the vending services contractor to the Commission (e.g., sales, commissions, meter readings) is accurate and supported by vendor records. --To verify that all commissions (monies) due the Commission from the vending services contractor are paid. --To verify that the number and type of vending machines for each facility covered by the Commission's contract with the vendor agree with Commission records. --To verify that sales taxes applicable to vending operations pertaining to the Commission's contract with the vendor have been paid in accordance with State Comptroller requirements. -- To determine that the vending services contractor's policies, procedures, and practices are adequate for ensuring vendor compliance with the Commission's contract and are being followed.

The vending service contracts selected for audit will be based on a risk assessment conducted by Commission staff. Commission staff also will develop the audit program to be used by the selected CPA firm in the conduct of the audits.

The Commission's Internal Audit Director will have primary oversight for the performance of this contract for financial auditing services. The work products required for the audit of each vending services contract are a set of work papers and a written statement of findings. Payment for services will be made for each facility audited upon review and acceptance of work products by the Internal Audit Director.

To prepare a proposal for consideration by the Commission, information must be obtained about the vending services contracts selected for audit (e.g., geographic area serviced, number of locations and machines, average sales per location), and the audit program to be used. Contact Ms. Tonya Netzley, Internal Audit Director, via telephone (512) 377-0535 or email tonya.netzley@tcb.state.tx.us to obtain this information.

Proposal Content : If, after having received and reviewed the preceding information, you are interested in making a proposal to perform this contract, you may provide the Commission with your qualifications, demonstrated competencies, and references related to the provision of these services. All proposals must include the dates your proposed staff will be available to begin work on this contract, the number of hours per month each proposed staff member will be available to work on this project, and you must identify the proposed Project Manager. Qualifications must include staff certification and education level, and peer review results. Demonstrated competencies include firm and staff auditing and/or accounting experience in food services, vending and/or contract compliance. Each proposal must provide the names of three references that describe work in these areas and identified contact persons.

In addition, the application must include, in a sealed envelope, your fee proposal for providing these services. The fee proposal should include all anticipated operational costs, including staff salaries and travel. Travel expenses during the contract period shall be reimbursed in accordance with State of Texas Travel Regulations and the Official Mileage Guide as they apply to state employees.

Selection under this RFP will be made based on qualifications, demonstrated competencies, and references described in the proposal, in accordance with a fair and reasonable fee proposal.

Proposal Deadline and Contact Persons : All proposals must be received either by mail or hand-delivered no later than May 7, 2001, at 5:00 p.m. to Ms. Peggy Enderlin, Purchasing Supervisor, Texas Commission for the Blind, 4800 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite 360, Austin, TX 78756. The proposal should be delivered in a sealed envelope with the following number referenced on the outside of the envelope, 318-1-43826-1. Late proposals will not be considered.

Questions or inquiries about the scope of this RFP should be directed to Ms. Netzley (telephone number and email are provided in the paragraph immediately preceding the section entitle "Proposal Content") no later than April 18, 2001, 5:00 P.M.

Note: Should additional resources become available during the awarded contract period, the Commission may consider negotiating for conducting additional audits of vending services contracts similar to those covered in this RFP.

TRD-200101751

Terrell I. Murphy

Executive Director

Texas Commission for the Blind

Filed: March 23, 2001

Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board

Public Notice to Comment on Workforce Development Modified Integrated Plan for Years 2001-2004

The Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board (hereinafter referred to as the "Board") is hereby publishing a Modified Integrated Plan for the 12-county region. The plan is due to the Texas Workforce Commission on April 27, 2001. The plan will include the following information: 1) a description of the intended service delivery system for the region, 2) the strategic and operational goals and objectives, 3) the activities and services to be provided to employers, job seekers, 4) the integration of services at the Workforce Centers and 5) the Targeted Occupations List. The Modified Integrated Plan includes the following programs: Workforce Investment Act, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (Choices), Food Stamp Employment and Training, Welfare to Work, and Child Care services. The Modified Integrated Plan will include services and activities to the following counties: Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces (including the City of Corpus Christi), Refugio, and San Patricio.

The general public, local entities, and interested parties are invited to comment on the Plan. To facilitate your comments, the Plan will be available for a thirty day reviewing comment period on the Board's website at www.cbwdb.com beginning March 26, 2001. Please send your comments regarding the Plan by replying to above website, or by U.S. mail to the attention of: Robert Ramirez, Adult Program Director, Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board, 4444 Corona, Suite 215, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411. For those individuals that do not have access to a computer and/or the internet system, a copy of the document will be made available at the locations shown below. We encourage you to submit your comments.

Coastal Bend Workforce Board Office:

4444 Corona, Suite 215 Corpus Christi, Texas 78411

Workforce Centers:

Corpus Christi: 1616 Martin Luther King Drive 78401 or 520 N. Staples Street 78401

Kingsville: 1417 E. Corral 78363

Alice: 1409 E. Main Street, Room 21 78332

Beeville: 309 N. St. Mary's Street 78102

Sinton: 1113 E. Sinton Street 78387

Community Council of South West Texas:

1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

The Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Telephone access is available via TDD 1-800-RELAY TX. Voice 1-800-RELAY VV.

TRD-200101784

Allan F. Meriwether

President and CEO

Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board

Filed: March 27, 2001

Coastal Coordination Council

Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency Agreement/Concurrence under the Texas Coastal Management Program

On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC Chapter 501. As required by federal law, the public is given an opportunity to comment on the consistency of proposed activities in the coastal zone undertaken or authorized by federal agencies. Pursuant to 31 TAC §§506.25, 506.32, and 506.41, the public comment period for these activities extends 30 days from the date published on the Coastal Coordination Council web site. Requests for federal consistency review were received for the following projects(s) during the period of February 16, 2001, through March 8, 2001. The public comment period for these projects will close at 5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2001.

FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS

Applicant: Vintage Petroleum, Inc.; Location: The project site is located in State Tract 9-12A in Trinity Bay, Chambers County, Texas. The site can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled Umbrella Point, Texas. The approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 15; Easting: 330000; Northing: 3286000. CCC Project No.: 01-0081-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant requests authorization to install a 41/2-inch diameter O.D. pipeline from their No. 2 Well located in State Tract 9-12A to the Vintage Petroleum, Inc., No. 1 Well in State Tract 9-12A. The proposed pipeline will be installed a minimum of 3 feet below the bay bottom by jetting, disking or plowing, depending on bottom conditions. Type of Application: This application is being evaluated under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

Applicant: Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation; Location: The project site is located in Aransas Bay, in State Tract 228, in Aransas County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled Estes, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 14; Easting 692575; Northing: 3093313. CCC Project No.: 01-0085-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to install, operate, and maintain structures and equipment necessary for oil and gas drilling, production, and transportation activities for Well Number 1. The project includes installation of a typical marine barge and keyway, a production platform with attendant facilities, and flowlines between well and production platforms. The approximate water depth of Aransas Bay at the proposed well location is 10 feet mean low tide. All work would be performed within a 500-foot radius of the proposed well coordinates (X=2,470,523 and Y=833,616). Type of Application: This application is being evaluated under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

Applicant: Hallwood Petroleum, Inc.; Location: The project site is located off State Highway 562, northeast of Smith Point, near Lake Surprise, in the South Mayes Gas Field, Chambers County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Lake Stephenson, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 15; Easting 334400; Northing: 3270300. CCC Project No.: 01-0086-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to construct a 300- by 300-foot drill pad for oil and gas exploration and production. In addition, the applicant requests authorization to build a 100-foot-long road to gain access to the drill site. A total of 2.1 acres of wetlands will be impacted by the proposed activities. Type of Application: This application is being evaluated under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

Applicant: ExxonMobil Pipeline Company; Location: The project is located in Old Cow Bayou, south of the Orange County Airport, between the Bayer and Printpack Plants, in Orange County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled Orangefield, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 15; Easting 426000; Northing: 3322000. CCC Project No.: 01-0087-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant requests authorization to place sandbags on top of a 90-linear-foot section of an existing 4-inch diameter butadiene pipeline. The sandbags are necessary to protect a segment of the pipeline that has become exposed in the bayou. Sixty-pound bags containing a 1-to-3 mixture of cement and sand in a burlap sack will be placed over the exposed pipe. The sandbags will be stacked end-to-end, with two bags on each side of the pipe, three bags on top of the first, followed by two bags, and one bag capping the stack. The height of the stack will be approximately 16 feet above the natural bottom of the channel. Type of Application: This application is being evaluated under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act

Applicant: IBC Pipeline Operating, L.P.; Location: The project site is located on State Tract 397 and State Tract 396. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled Port Ingleside, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 14; Easting 680302; Northing: 3076619. CCC Project No.: 01-0088-F1 Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to install a 6-inch-diameter pipeline to transport petroleum products from an existing platform in State Tract 397 to a riser in State Tract 396. The 3,320-foot-long pipeline would be buried a minimum of 3 feet by disking, plowing or jetting. An oyster and seagrass survey of the proposed pipeline route has been performed, and no oysters or seagrasses were found along the pipeline route. Type of Application: This application is being evaluated under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act

Pursuant to §306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C.A. §§1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited to submit comments on whether a proposed action is or is not consistent with the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies and whether the action should be referred to the Coastal Coordination Council for review.

Further information for the applications listed above may be obtained from Ms. Diane P. Garcia, Council Secretary, Coastal Coordination Council, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701-1495, or diane.garcia@glo.state.tx.us. Comments should be sent to Ms. Garcia at the above address or by fax at 512/475-0680.

TRD-200101792

Larry R. Soward

Chief Clerk, General Land Office

Coastal Coordination Council

Filed: March 27, 2001

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Notice of Contract Award

Notice of Award: Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Chapter B, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces this notice of consulting contract award.

The notice of request for proposals (RFP #119a) was published in the January 19, 2001, issue of the Texas Register at 26 Tex Reg 790.

The consultant will assist Comptroller in conducting a management and performance review of the Robstown Independent School District.

The contract was awarded to: Trace Consulting Services, Inc., 17460 IH-35N, Suite 160-308, Schertz, Texas 78154. The total amount of the contract is not to exceed $124,750.00. The project will culminate in a final report due no later than July 9, 2001.

The term of the contract is March 27, 2001 through August 31, 2001.

TRD-200101804

Pamela Ponder

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: March 28, 2001

Notice of Public Hearing on Insurance Tax Rule 3.831

The Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment to Insurance Tax §3.831, on Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 114, located on the 1st floor of the LBJ State Office Building, 111 East 17th Street, Austin, Texas 78701. The proposed amendment was published in the November 3, 2000, issue of the Texas Register .

The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments from interested persons, pursuant to Government Code, §2001.029. Questions concerning the public hearing or this notice should be referred to Martin Cherry, General Counsel Division, (512) 463-4606. E-mail address: Martin.Cherry@cpa.state.tx.us. Fax number: (512) 475-0720. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the agency at (512) 463-4621.

TRD-200101811

Martin Cherry

Deputy General Counsel for Tax Policy and Agency Affairs

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: March 28, 2001

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Notice of Rate Ceilings

The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in 303.003, 303.009, and 304.003, Tex. Fin. Code.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.003 and Sec. 303.009 for the period of 03/26/01 - 04/01/01 is 18% for Consumer 1 /Agricultural/Commercial 2 /credit thru $250,000.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.003 and Sec. 303.009 for the period of 03/26/01 - 04/01/01 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.

The judgment ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 304.003 for the period of 04/01/01 - 04/30/01 is 10% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.

The judgment ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 304.003 for the period of 04/01/01 - 04/30/01 is 10% for Commercial over $250,000.

1 Credit for personal, family or household use.

2 Credit for business, commercial, investment or other similar purpose.

TRD-200101628

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: March 21, 2001

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 Sections 303.003, 303.005, and 303.009, Tex. Fin. Code.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.003 and Sec. 303.009 for the period of 04/02/01 - 04/08/01 is 18% for Consumer 1 /Agricultural/Commercial 2 /credit thru $250,000.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.003 and Sec. 303.009 for the period of 04/02/01 - 04/08/01 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.

The monthly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.005 3 for the period of 04/01/01 - 04/30/01 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.

The monthly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.005 for the period of 04/01/01 - 04/30/01 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.

1 Credit for personal, family or household use.

2 Credit for business, commercial, investment or other similar purpose.

3 For variable rate commercial transactions only.

TRD-200101791

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: March 27, 2001

Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board

Public Notice

The Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board will release it's Request for Applications for providers of summer youth activities on March 30, 2001. The deadline for response to this procurement is 5 p.m., April 30, 2001. A complete set of specifications may be obtained at 120 South Main #501, Victoria, Texas, Phone: (361) 576-5872, Fax: 573-0225, or email: sandy.heiermann@twc.state.tx.us.

TRD-200101798

Isabel Simmons

Administrative Clerk

Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board

Filed: March 28, 2001

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Announcement of the Public Comment Period for the 2001 State of Texas Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report - Reporting on Program Year 2000 - Draft For Public Comment

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("the Department") announces the opening of a fifteen day public comment period for the State of Texas 2001 Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report - Reporting on Program Year 2000 - Draft for Public Comment as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the overall requirements governing the State's consolidated planning process. The State of Texas 2001 Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report - Reporting on Program Year 2000 - Draft for Public Comment is submitted in compliance with 24 CFR 91.520 Consolidated Plan Submissions for Community Planning and Development Programs made effective on January 5, 1995. The fifteen-day public comment period begins April 11, 2001, and continues until 5:00 p.m., April 25, 2001.

The State of Texas 2001 Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report - Reporting on Program Year 2000 - Draft for Public Comment gives the Department an opportunity to evaluate its accomplishments during the past program year for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the HOME Investment Partnership program, the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. The Plan includes the following: a summary of resources and programmatic accomplishments for each of the four programs covered in the Consolidated Plan; a series of narrative statements about various aspects of the Department's performance over the past program year; and a qualitative analysis of the Department's actions and experiences. The Department also addresses its success in meeting each of the goals and objectives set forth in the 1996 State of Texas Consolidated Plan and in the subsequent State of Texas One Year Action Plans.

Beginning April 11, 2001, the State of Texas 2001 Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report - Reporting on Program Year 2000 - Draft for Public Comment will be available on the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs's website at www.tdhca.state.tx.us. A hard copy can be requested by contacting the Housing Resource Center at P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941, or (512) 475-3976.

Copies will be available for review after April 11, 2001, at the following locations: ABILENE Abilene Public Library, 915/677-2474; ALPINE Sul Ross State University, 915/837-8124; AMARILLO Amarillo Public Library, 806/378-3054; ARLINGTON University of Texas at Arlington, 817/273-3000; AUSTIN Legislative Reference Library, 512/463-1252, Texas State Library, 512/463-5455, University of Texas at Austin, 512/495-4515, University of Texas at Austin Tarlton Law Library, 512/471-7726; BEAUMONT Beaumont Public Library, 409/838-6606, Lamar University, 409/880-8118; BROWNSVILLE University of Texas at Brownsville, 210/544-8220; CANYON West Texas A&M University, 806/651-2205; COLLEGE STATION Texas A&M University, 409/845-8111; COMMERCE Texas A&M University - Commerce, 903/886-5716; CORPUS CHRISTI Corpus Christi Public Library, 361/880-7000; Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, 361/994-2623; DALLAS Dallas Public Library, 214/670-1400, Southern Methodist University, 214-768-2331; DENTON Texas Woman's University, 940/898-2665, University of North Texas, 940/565-2870; EDINBURG University of Texas - Pan American, 956/381-3306; EL PASO El Paso Public Library, 915/543-5413, University of Texas at El Paso, 915/747-5683; FORT WORTH Fort Worth Public Library, 817/871-7706, Texas Christian University, 817/921-7669; HOUSTON Houston Public Library, 713/247-2700, Rice University, 713/527-4022, Texas Southern University, 713/527-7147, University of Houston, 713/743-9800, University of Houston - Clear Lake, 281/283-3930; HUNTSVILLE Sam Houston State University, 409/294-1613; KINGSVILLE Texas A&M University - Kingsville, 361/595-3416; LAREDO Texas A&M International University, 956/326-2400; LUBBOCK Texas Tech University, 806-742-2261; NACOGDOCHES Stephen F. Austin State University, 409/468-4101; ODESSA Ector County Library , 915/332-6502, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, 915/552-2371; PRAIRIE VIEW Prairie View A&M University, 409/857-2012; RICHARDSON University of Texas at Dallas, 972/883-2950; SAN ANGELO Angelo State University, 915/942-2222; SAN ANTONIO Saint Mary's University, 210/436-3441, San Antonio Central Library, 210/207-2500, Trinity University, 210/736-8121, University of Texas at San Antonio, 210/691-4570; SAN MARCOS Southwest Texas State University, 512/245-2133; STEPHENVILLE Tarleton State University, 817/968-9246; TYLER University of Texas at Tyler, 903/566-7340; VICTORIA University of Houston at Victoria, 361/572-6421: WACO Baylor University, 254/710-1268; WICHITA FALLS Midwestern State University, 940/689-4165 OUT-OF-STATE Library of Congress, 202/707-5243.

Written comment is encouraged and should be sent to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Office of Strategic Planning/Housing Resource Center, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941. For more information or to order copies of the State of Texas 2001 Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report - Reporting on Program Year 2000 - Draft for Public Comment please contact the Housing Resource Center at (512) 475-3976 or email at clandry@tdhca.state.tx.us.

TRD-200101808

Daisy Stiner

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: March 28, 2001

Public Hearing Schedule for 2001 Applications

Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("the Department") programs were created to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing opportunities for low and very low income Texans. The Department, under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program, aids in building affordable housing through the issuance of federal tax credits used to fund new construction and rehabilitation of multifamily residential developments. Owner and investors in qualified affordable multifamily residential developments can use the tax credits as a dollar-for-dollar reduction of federal income tax liability. The value associated with the tax credits allow units in the developments to be leased to qualified families at below-market rate rents.

The Department will hold public hearings to receive comments on the 2001 LIHTC applications at the following times and locations:

SAN ANTONIO, Saturday, May 12

City Council Chambers

103 Main Plaza

10:00 a.m.

AUSTIN, Tuesday May, 15

TDHCA Headquarters

Board Room, 4th Flr.

507 Sabine

1:00 p.m.

HOUSTON, Saturday, May 19

Original City Council Chambers

City Hall, 2nd Flr.

901 Bagby

10:00 a.m.

NACOGDOCHES, Wednesday, May 30

City Commission Chambers

202 East Pilar Street, Room 119

6:00 p.m.

DALLAS, Saturday, June 2

City Council Chambers

1500 Marilla Street

10:00 a.m.

LAREDO, Tuesday, June 5

Laredo Main Library

1120 E. Calton Rd.

6:00 p.m.

BIG SPRING, Saturday, June 9

City Council Chambers

307 East 4th Street

10:00 a.m.

Written comments are also encouraged. Such comments should be addressed to:

Cherno M. Njie, LIHTC Program Manager

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Post Office Box 13941

Austin, Texas 78711-3941; or

via fax at 512.476.0438;or

via e-mail at bboston@tdhca.state.tx.us.

The determination of which applications shall receive an award of tax credits will be made at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs' Board Meeting currently scheduled for July 18, 2001.

For additional information you may contact the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program at 512.475.3340 or visit the program's web site at www.tdhca.state.tx.us/lihtc.htm

Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for these meetings should contact Gina Esteves, ADA Responsible Employee, at 512.475.3943 or Relay Texas at 1.800.735.2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

TRD-200101806

Daisy A. Stiner

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: March 28, 2001

Request for Proposals to Provide Appraisal Review Services

I. PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the Department or TDHCA) is requesting proposals from qualified appraisal firms (the firm) to provide occasional review services relating to various real estate transactions in Texas, which are subject to underwriting by TDHCA. The Department's Real Estate Market Analysis and Appraisal Policy provides more information on the review process and required qualifications. This policy may be accessed through the TDHCA website at

http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/underwrite.html

The Department reserves the right to choose from a list of approved firms for the review of any particular appraisal report with any combination or number of participants and/or from respondents prior to the response deadline as needed.

II. RESPONSE TIME FRAME AND OTHER INFORMATION

Response Due: May 31, 2001, 4:30 p.m. CST

It is the express policy of the Department that parties receiving this request refrain from initiating any direct contact or communication with members of the Board of Directors with regard to selection of firms relative to this Request for Proposal while the selection process is occurring. Any violation of this policy will be considered a basis for disqualification.

Also, releasing this Request for Proposals, TDHCA shall not be obligated to proceed with any action on the Request for Proposals and may decide it is in the Department's best interest to refrain from pursuing any selection process. TDHCA reserves the right to negotiate individual elements of any proposal.

Two copies of the proposal should be delivered to the following address:

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Attn: Tom Gouris, Director of Credit Underwriting

507 Sabine Street, Suite 400

PO Box 13941

Austin, Texas 78711-3941

(512) 475-1470

III. RESPONSE FORMAT

A. Each item in Section IV of this Request for Proposals should be specifically addressed, or an explanation should be provided as to why no response is given.

B. Identify the item to be addressed in the introduction to each response.

C. Please limit your response to relevant material and your proposal to 25 pages in length; additional information may be submitted in the form of an attachment or appendix.

IV. PROPOSAL CONTENT

A. General Information

Provide information regarding the organization and structure of the firm including, but not limited to:

1. Number of offices located in Texas

2. Location of office(s) to serve TDHCA and brief description of support staff

3. Number of registered representatives located in Texas

4. List of housing clients currently served by or proposed to be served by the firm

5. Areas of Texas the firm is willing to serve

B. Firm

Provide information regarding the experience of the firm including, but not limited to:

1. Number of appraisals of multifamily and single family residential properties; attach a descriptive list of assignments performed since 1998

2. Number of appraisal reviews of multifamily and single family residential properties; attach a descriptive list of assignments performed since 1998

3. Description of familiarity with transactions involving federal and/or state housing programs

4. Any other unique qualifications

C. Personnel

Provide information about the professionals employed by the firm including, but not limited to:

1. Names, office location and brief resumes, including licensing and certification, of persons to be assigned to this account

2. List of housing clients served by or proposed to be served by the personnel assigned to this account

D. Services Provided

Provide a description of the services to be provided by the firm and the proposed cost to be charged for each distinct service. The services to be preformed may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Desktop market study review only

2. Desktop appraisal review only

3. Exterior inspection of property

4. Interior inspection of subject property

5. Inspection of comparable sales and rentals

6. Review of plans, specifications, and cost breakdown

7. Appraiser interview

8. Complete reconciliation with original appraiser

V. FINANCIAL CONDITION

Provide a copy of the firm's most recent financial statement. (This should be included as an attachment or appendix and will not be considered part of the page limitation of proposals.)

VI. DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

Additional information regarding TDHCA may be obtained from Tom Gouris at TDHCA. All requests must be in writing and faxed to (512) 475-4420. All questions and responses will be made available to all applicants and will be subject to disclosure under the Open Records Act.

VII. OPEN RECORDS

All proposals shall be deemed, once submitted, to be the property of TDHCA and subject to the Open Records Act, Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann., Art. 6252-17a.

Proprietary information: if a firm does not desire proprietary information in the proposal to be disclosed under the Texas Open Records Act or otherwise, it is required to identify clearly (and segregate, if possible) all proprietary information in the proposal, which identification shall be submitted concurrently with the proposal. If such information is requested under the Texas Open Records Act, the firm will be notified and given the opportunity to present its position to the Texas Attorney General, who shall make the final determination. If the firm fails to clearly identify proprietary information, it agrees, by the submission of the proposal, that those sections shall be deemed non-proprietary and made available upon public request after the contract is awarded.

VIII. COST INCURRED IN RESPONDING

All costs directly or indirectly related to the preparation of a response to this RFP shall be the sole responsibility of and shall be borne by the firm.

TRD-200101797

Daisy A. Stiner

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: March 28, 2001

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Request for Information

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) solicits a qualified organization to provide an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) or similar system for The Worksource - Gulf Coast Careers. The Gulf Coast workforce system serves businesses and residents in the 13-county Gulf Coast region of Southwest Texas, which includes the City of Houston at its core. The contiguous counties that make up the region include Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller and Wharton. Prospective proposers may obtain a copy of the Request for Information by contacting Carol Kimmick at (713) 993-4522 or by sending email to ckimmick@hgac.cog.tx.us. The Request for Information may also be downloaded at http://www.gulfcoastcareers.org. Responses are due at H-GAC offices by 12:00 noon on Friday, April 6, 2001. Late responses will not be accepted. There will be no exceptions.

TRD-200101785

Jack Steele

Executive Director

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Filed: March 27, 2001

Texas Department of Human Services

Request for Proposal for Permanency Planning Services

The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) announces a request for proposal (RFP) for the delivery of statewide permanency planning services to individuals under 22 years of age residing in nursing facilities in Texas.

Description of Services: The contractor(s) will develop training materials, documentation formats, informational and referral materials to be used in permanency planning, and will document information regarding children in nursing facilities and their families. The contractor will develop and periodically review permanency plans for nursing facility residents under 22 years.

Terms and/or Amount: The contract will be effective from the contract initiation date until August 31, 2001. The contract may be subject to extensions of up to three years. The contract for the approved proposal will be a cost reimbursement contract.

Selection and Evaluation: To complete the evaluation, DHS may enter into negotiations with one or more of the offerors. Additionally, DHS has the right to reject all offers submitted in response to the solicitation; DHS may, at its option, award one or more contracts; and DHS may cancel the solicitation at any time.

Evaluation criteria are established to assess which offer, if any, represents the best purchase (considering price, quantity, and quality). The factors considered in making the selection and their relative weights in the evaluation are

Technical proposal - 35 points. The potential contractor has provided a clear proposal that addresses the requirements of the RFP. The methodology described by the potential contractor to accomplish the requirements of this project is reasonable and well documented.

Qualifications, knowledge and experience of contractor - 30 points. The potential contractor has described the qualifications, experience and knowledge of its staff related to service planning for individuals with disabilities, including any experience with children residing in institutional settings. Information specific to interactions with families of children with disabilities and community-based services should also be addressed.

Proposed budget - 25 points. The potential contractor has presented separate budget and cost proposals for each task described in the RFP.

Implementation Plan - 10 points. The potential contractor has described the availability of resources for timely implementation and has presented an implementation plan that identifies timelines for the individual tasks and activities to be accomplished in this project.

To ensure the integrity of this process, proposals from committee members participating in the review of this RFP and organizations with which review members are directly or indirectly associated will not be accepted. A prospective bidder anticipating a problem or conflict that may cause disqualification from participating may contact Lily Vela at (512) 438-2489.

Offerors' Conference: A teleconference will be held on April 23, 2001, for potential offerors to receive a briefing from DHS on this RFP and to ask questions. To participate in the teleconference, potential offerors must submit a notification of intent to participate (including potential offeror's name, phone number, address, and contact person) to the agency contact person no later than Friday, April 20, 2001. Oral answers to potential offerors are not binding until released in writing. All offerors of record and potential offerors who attend the conference will receive the written responses to all questions and comments. Notification of teleconference time and access details will be communicated to interested parties who respond timely to the notification of intent to participate.

Closing Date: Proposals must be received by the department no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time on June 14, 2001. The original proposal and four copies should be mailed to: Lily Vela, Promoting Independence Initiative, DHS, 701 W. 51st Street, Mail Code W-511, Austin, Texas 78751, or P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code W-511, Austin, Texas 78714-9030.

Contact Person: To obtain a request for proposal packet, please write to Lily Vela, Promoting Independence Initiative, DHS, 701 W. 51st Street, Mail Code W-511, Austin, Texas 78751, or P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code W-511, Austin, Texas 78714-9030.

Historically Underutilized Businesses and Charitable Communities or religious organizations with demonstrated qualifications are encouraged to apply.

TRD-200101805

Paul Leche

General Counsel

Texas Department of Human Services

Filed: March 28, 2001

Texas Department of Insurance

Third Party Administrator Applications

The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.

Application for incorporation in Texas of Synhrgy Administrative Services, Inc., a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Houston, Texas.

Application for admission to Texas of GAB Robins North America, Inc., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Wilmington, Delaware.

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-200101625

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 21, 2001

Third Party Administrator Applications

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 Lifewell, Ltd., (using the assumed name of Lifewell Health Plans), a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Marietta, Georgia.

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-200101802

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 28, 2001

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Correction of Error

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission submitted a notice of rule review for 30 TAC Chapter 330 concerning municipal solid waste. The notice appeared in the March 23, 2001, Texas Register (26 TexReg 2413).

The agency inadvertently submitted the text of the proposed rule review notice instead of the adopted review notice. The notice published March 23 is the same notice published in the December 1, 2000, Texas Register (25 TexReg 11965). The correct adopted notice will be published in the April 6, 2001, Texas Register .

TRD-200101812

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative Enforcement Actions

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) pursuant to Texas Water Code (the Code), §7.075, which requires that the TNRCC may not approve these AOs unless the public has been provided an opportunity to submit written comments. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the proposed orders and of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is May 6, 2001 . Section 7.075 also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments received and that the TNRCC may withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate the proposed AO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Code, the Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), and/or the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act). Additional notice is not required if changes to an AO are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable Regional Office listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 6, 2001 . Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550. The TNRCC enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing .

(1) COMPANY: AA Foundaries, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1050-IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: Solid Waste Registration (SWR) Number 39423; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: metals foundry; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.4 and the Code, §26.121, by allegedly allowing unauthorized discharges to the ground of lead and phenol contaminated wastes; PENALTY: $2,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Malcolm Ferris, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

(2) COMPANY: Advanced Aromatics, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1023-IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: SWR Number 31239; LOCATION: Baytown, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: organic chemical manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.69(a)(1)(B) and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §265.192(a), by failing to perform a structural integrity assessment certified by an independent engineer; and 30 TAC §335.8 and 40 CFR §265.111, by failing to conduct closure for less than 90 days on the hazardous waste storage tank; PENALTY: $6,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Catherine Sherman, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(3) COMPANY: Advantage Blasting and Coating, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1037-AIR- E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number JE-0881-U; LOCATION: Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: abrasive blasting and surface coating; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a) and the Code, §382.085 and §382.0518(a), by failing to obtain a permit or permit by rule for surface coating and dry abrasive operations; and 30 TAC §101.4 and the Code, §382.085(a), by failing to prevent the discharge of one or more air contaminants; PENALTY: $7,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Susan Kelly, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(4) COMPANY: City of Angus; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0381-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) and Water Quality Permit Number 11864- 001; LOCATION: Angus, Navarro County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 11864-001, Water Quality Permit Number 11864-001, Agreed Order Number 1997-0915-MWD-E, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with the five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) daily average concentration limit of 20 milligrams per liter (mg/l), total suspended solids (TSS) daily average loading limit of two pounds per day, TSS individual grab limit of 65 mg/l, and dissolved oxygen minimum limit of three mg/l; PENALTY: $15,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Pamela Campbell, (512) 239-4493; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 588-5800.

(5) COMPANY: Aquasource, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1532-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: TPDES Permit Number 11193-001, Water Quality Permit Number 11193-001, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TX0075434; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.8, §305.125(1) and (5), TPDES Permit Number 11193-001, NPDES Permit Number TX0075434, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to provide proper maintenance and operation of the clarifier, prevent the discharge of partially treated wastewater from the aeration basin, deny wastewater significantly different from domestic wastewater from industrial discharges which interfered with treatment, and meet effluent limitations for TSS, ammonia-nitrogen, and/or biochemical oxygen demand (BOD); Design Criteria for Sewerage Systems Safety Section, by failing to operate the facility in a safe manner; and 30 TAC §319.11, TPDES Permit Number 11193-001, and the Code, §26.042, by failing to adhere to sampling and laboratory testing methods; PENALTY: $52,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sherry Smith, (512) 239-0572; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(6) COMPANY: City of Austin; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0761-EAQ-E; IDENTIFIER: Edwards Aquifer Protection Program Number 95111602; LOCATION: Austin, Travis County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: stormwater sedimentation and filtration basin; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §213.4(k) and Edwards Aquifer Protection Plan Number 95111602, by failing to comply with a provision of an Edwards Aquifer protection plan; PENALTY: $2,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Larry King, (512) 339-2929; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

(7) COMPANY: Aviation Composite Technologies, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1106- MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: SWR Number 85636; LOCATION: Mansfield, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: plant which manufactures, refurbishes, and conducts repairs of metal bonded and composite aircraft parts; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.2(b), by allowing industrial solid wastes to be stored, processed, or disposed at an unauthorized plant; 30 TAC §335.62 and 40 CFR §262.11, by failing to determine if the solid waste contaminated with sanding and paint dust was hazardous; 30 TAC §335.431(c) and 40 CFR §268.7, by failing to determine if the waste generated from the paint strip area required treatment before it could be land disposed; 30 TAC §335.69(f)(2) and (5)(B) and 40 CFR §262.34(d)(2) and (5)(ii), and §265.173, by failing to keep all waste containers closed except when adding or removing waste; post near telephones, the names and number of the emergency coordinator, location of emergency equipment, and telephone number of the fire department; 30 TAC §335.6(c), by failing to notify the TNRCC of all waste management units and generated waste streams; 30 TAC §116.110(a) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to either obtain a permit or satisfy the conditions for facilities permitted; and 30 TAC §115.426(1)(A) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain paint and solvent usage records/data sheets in order; PENALTY: $11,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Merrilee Gerberding, (512) 239-4490; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 588-5800.

(8) COMPANY: Basell USA, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1214-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply (PWS) Number 1011568; LOCATION: Pasadena, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.119(b)(1), (formerly 30 TAC §290.117(b)(1)), §290.42(d)(1), and the Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to ensure that the total treatment processes of the facility achieve at least 99.9% inactivation or removal of Giardia lamblia cysts, and at least 99.99% inactivation or removal of viruses; PENALTY: $1,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Shawn Stewart, (512) 239-6684; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(9) COMPANY: Mrs. Rosa Lee Eissler dba Blueberry Hill Mobile Home Estates; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0997-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 130018; LOCATION: Beeville, Bee County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(i) and (u), by failing to adopt adequate plumbing regulations and provide a minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch throughout the distribution system; 30 TAC §290.44(d)(4), by failing to install meters at each service connection; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(1), (3), and (6), and (e), by failing to provide a 30-inch diameter access on all ground storage tanks, provide proper vents on all ground storage tanks, provide proper overflows on all ground storage tanks, repair a significant leak on the ground storage tank, and install intruder-resistant fences and lockable gates; and 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F) and (3)(B), (J), and (N), by failing to establish sanitary control easements, provide a well casing which extends 18 inches above normal ground level, repair and/or replace the cracked sealing block, and install well flow meters; PENALTY: $1,313; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carol McGrath, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(10) COMPANY: Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0914-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Permit Number 2027; LOCATION: Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: municipal solid waste landfill; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.121, (formerly 30 TAC §330.9), by failing to submit current cost estimates for inflation; 30 TAC §330.113(7), by failing to maintain a copy of the current financial assurance; 30 TAC §330.111 and §330.55(b)(2) and (10), by failing to construct and maintain a run-off management system; 30 TAC §330.113(b)(9), by failing to maintain records of permit modifications for cell construction; 30 TAC §§330.111, 330.114, and 330.134, by failing to eliminate ponded water and regrade the area and prohibit more than 12 inches of leachate on the liner; 30 TAC §330.133(f), by failing to repair erosion; and 30 TAC §330.139 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to prohibit the discharge of contaminated water into the storm water retention pond; PENALTY: $14,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Susan Kelly, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(11) COMPANY: The City of Buffalo; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1253-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: TPDES Permit Number 10022-001; LOCATION: Buffalo, Leon County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1) and the Code, §26.121, by failing to meet the permitted effluent limits; PENALTY: $1,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Brian Lehmkuhle, (512) 239-4482; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.

(12) COMPANY: Camp Longhorn Capital Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0055-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 0270053; LOCATION: Burnet, Burnet County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.121(a), (formerly 30 TAC §290.106(a)(1)), by failing to provide documentation of a current bacteriological sample monitoring plan; and 30 TAC §290.46(n)(2), (formerly 30 TAC §290.46(n)), by failing to provide an accurate and up-to-date map of the distribution system; PENALTY: $144; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: David Van Soest, (512) 339-0468; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

(13) COMPANY: Citgo Refining & Chemicals Company, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000- 1061-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number NE-0123-B; LOCATION: Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petrochemical storage site; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.116(a), Permit Number 4769B, and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to operate storage tank numbers 9823 and 9824 in accordance with throughputs parameters as represented in its permit renewal application; 30 TAC §116.110(a), Standard Exemption 102 (1980 Version), Condition Five, and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to verify the integrity of the primary seal on the external roof of tank number 9829; 30 TAC §122.121, §122.130, and the Code, §382.054 and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain a federal operating permit for the hydrocarbon waste storage tank number 9899; and 30 TAC §122.146(1) and (2) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to submit annual Title V compliance certifications; PENALTY: $20,900; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sheila Smith, (512) 339-1670; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(14) COMPANY: Corbet Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0829-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1750013; LOCATION: Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(ii), (iii), and (iv), by failing to provide a total storage capacity of 200 gallons per connection, provide a service pump capacity of two gallons per minute (gpm) per connection, and provide an elevated storage capacity of 100 gallons per connection or a pressure tank capacity of 20 gallons per connection; PENALTY: $4,063; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sandy VanCleave, (512) 239-0667; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 588-5800.

(15) COMPANY: The City of Daisetta; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0971-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Water Quality Permit Number 10736-001 and NPDES Permit Number TX0022713; LOCATION: Daisetta, Liberty County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), (5), (9), and (11), Water Quality Permit Number 10736-001, NPDES Permit Number TX0022713, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with the permitted effluent limits for BOD, TSS, dissolved oxygen, and total chlorine residual; operate and maintain the wastewater treatment facilities to ensure permit compliance; provide noncompliance notification reports; and provide the operation records; PENALTY: $8,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Catherine Albrecht, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(16) COMPANY: Gene Danielson; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0705-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 15052; LOCATION: Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: on-site sewage; RULE VIOLATED: the Code, §366.051(a), by failing to obtain a permit and hold an approved plan to construct, alter, or repair an on-site sewage system; and the Code, §26.121, by failing to prevent a discharge of untreated or partially treated domestic sewage; PENALTY: $6,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laurie Eaves, (512) 239-4495; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(17) COMPANY: Dewalch Technologies, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0824-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: SWR Number F0567; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: metal fabricating; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.4(1), §305.42(a), and the Code, §26.121, by discharging industrial wastewater into or adjacent to waters in the state without first obtaining authorization; 30 TAC §335.62, §335.593, and 40 CFR §262.11, by failing to perform a proper hazardous waste determination and waste classification; and 30 TAC §324.1, §335.152(a)(1), and 40 CFR §264.171 and §279.22, by failing to properly label and maintain the waste drums to prevent a release; PENALTY: $3,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Joseph Daley, (512) 239-3308; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(18) COMPANY: Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000- 1239-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Facility Identification Numbers 0025644 (Onalaska), 0025645 (Goodrich), 0025646 (Blanchard), and 0025647 (Coldspring); LOCATION: Onalaska, Goodrich, Livingston, and Coldspring, Polk and San Jacinto Counties, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: telephone and communication offices; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.49(a) and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to provide proper corrosion protection; 30 TAC §334.51(b)(2)(A), (B), and (C), and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to provide proper tight- fill fittings, spill containment equipment, and overfill protection; and 30 TAC §334.7(d)(3), by failing to provide amended registration for any change or additional information; PENALTY: $26,100; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: John Barry, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(19) COMPANY: F & W Forestry Services, Inc. and New Forestry, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0096-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number MQ-0613-H; LOCATION: Willis, Montgomery County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: prescribed burn; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4, §111.201, and the Act, §382.085(b), by allegedly having performed a 600-acre prescribed burn that caused nuisance conditions; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Faye Liu, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(20) COMPANY: Zaki Ahmad Haboul dba Fast Track Food Store; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000- 1464-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 62925; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.245(2) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to perform annual pressure decay testing; 30 TAC §115.248(2) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to train a station representative within three months of previously trained representative leaving; and 30 TAC §334.7(e)(1), by failing as the owner of a petroleum storage tank system to submit tank registration information and provide all information on the registration form; PENALTY: $2,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Steven Lopez, (512) 239-1896; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.

(21) COMPANY: Goldengate Investment Company, Inc. and Mian Imtiaz dba Northgate Texaco Mart; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0833-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0066942; LOCATION: Irving, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tank systems; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.242(3)(a) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to have all components installed; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(2)(A)(i)(III) and the Code, §26.3475(c), by failing to ensure that the line leak detectors were tested for performance and operability; 30 TAC §115.246(1), (3), and (5), and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain a copy of the California Air Resource Board Executive Order, keep records of maintenance conducted on any part of the Stage II equipment, maintain records of daily inspections, maintain records of monthly inspections, and maintain records of results of testing conducted at the motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility; and 30 TAC §334.72, by failing to report an accidental discharge and an unusual operating condition; PENALTY: $6,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gary Shipp, (806) 796-7092; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 588-5800.

(22) COMPANY: The City of Goree; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1331-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: TPDES Permit Number 10102-001; LOCATION: Goree, Knox County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: TPDES Permit Number 10102-001, 30 TAC §305.125(1), and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with the 30 mg/l permit limit for BOD5, comply with the upper pH limit of nine standard units, comply with the minimum permit limits for dissolved oxygen of four mg/l, and comply with the permit limits for TSS of 90 mg/l; PENALTY: $1,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gary Shipp, (806) 796-7092; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(23) COMPANY: Gulshan Enterprises, Inc. dba Handi Plus No. 18; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1335-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 0210052; LOCATION: near Navasota, Brazos County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.109(b)(2),(c)(2)(F) and (3), (f)(3), and (g)(3) and (4), §290.122(b), (formerly 30 TAC §§290.105(a)(2), 290.106(a), (b)(5), and (e)(1) and (2), and 290.103(5)), by exceeding the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total coliform bacteria; failing to collect and submit the appropriate number of additional routine bacteriological samples, take the appropriate number of repeat bacteriological samples, collect and submit routine monthly water samples for bacteriological analysis; failing to provide public notice of the MCL exceedance, public notice of the failure to conduct repeat bacteriological sampling, and public notice of the failure to conduct additional and routine monthly bacteriological sampling; PENALTY: $1,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Elvia Maske, (512) 339-0789; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.

(24) COMPANY: Industrial Models, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1372-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number CV-0058-H; LOCATION: Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fiberglass manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.121, §122.130(b)(1) and (b)(2)(D), and the Code, §382.054 and §382.085(b), by failing to submit a Title V abbreviated application and a full application; 30 TAC §116.115(b)(1) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to follow General Provision Number 6 of Permit Number 19392 by having doors open allowing particulate matter to escape; and 30 TAC §335.323, by failing to pay hazardous waste generation fees; PENALTY: $4,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Melinda Houlihan, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010- 6499, (817) 469-6750.

(25) COMPANY: Marble Masters of Texas, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0045- AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number GL-0042-N; LOCATION: Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: cultured marble manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.10 and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to submit an emissions inventory questionnaire; PENALTY: $3,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sheila Smith, (512) 239- 1670; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

(26) COMPANY: McKenna Memorial Hospital; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1234-EAQ-E; IDENTIFIER: Edwards Aquifer Protection Program ID No. 1501.00; LOCATION: New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: hospital emergency generator fuel tank; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §213.4(a), by failing to obtain approval prior to placement of one 1,400 gallon aboveground PST on the transition zone of the Edwards Aquifer; PENALTY: $720; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Clausewitz, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

(27) COMPANY: Orval Hall Excavating Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1301-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number 91-7615-T; LOCATION: Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: air curtain trench burner; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to obtain a permit; PENALTY: $1,440; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Melinda Houlihan, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.

(28) COMPANY: Mr. Adram Rhani dba P.T. Conoco; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1455-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0013506; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.245(2) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to successfully perform an annual pressure decay test; PENALTY: $1,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Alita Champagne, (512) 239-0784; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 588-5800.

(29) COMPANY: Polk County; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0918-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: MSW Permit Number 1384; LOCATION: Livingston, Polk County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: landfill; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.271(5) and §37.111, by failing to demonstrate continuous financial assurance coverage for closure and post-closure care; PENALTY: $800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kent Heath, (512) 239-4575; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(30) COMPANY: The City of Premont; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1318-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number JG-0089-W; LOCATION: Premont, Jim Wells County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: property; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §111.201, §330.5, and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized outdoor burning; PENALTY: $2,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carol McGrath, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(31) COMPANY: George Coulam dba Renfaire Water; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1348-PWS- E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 0930057; LOCATION: Todd Mission, Grimes County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §291.101 and the Code, §13.242(a), by failing to obtain a certificate of convenience and necessity before rendering retail water service to the public; PENALTY: $438; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Shawn Stewart, (512) 239-6684; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.

(32) COMPANY: Thomas Investments, Inc. dba Richmond Cleaners; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0619-IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: Industrial and Hazardous Waste Number F0469; LOCATION: Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dry cleaning operation; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.4, §327.5(a), and the Code, §26.121, by failing to control discharges of perchloroethylene (PERC) from washing machines, drying machines, a 20-gallon storage container, and take appropriate action to immediately abate and clean-up the spill; 30 TAC §335.6, by failing to notify the executive director of the intended storage, processing, or disposal of industrial solid waste; 30 TAC §327.3(b) and the Code, §26.039, by failing to notify the TNRCC of a 20-gallon spill of PERC onto a paved area; and 30 TAC §335.9(A)(1), by failing to maintain records pertaining to purchases of PERC; PENALTY: $600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Steven Lopez, (512) 239-1896; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.

(33) COMPANY: Stephens County Rural Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1088-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 2150007; LOCATION: Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(iii), (iv), (v), and (f)(6), by failing to provide a service pump capacity such that each pump station or pressure plane has two or more pumps with a total capacity of two gallons per connection or a total capacity of 1,000 gpm, provide pressure maintenance facilities consisting of either 100 gallons per connection of elevated storage or a pressure tank capacity of 20 gallons per connection, and provide emergency power to deliver water to the distribution system; PENALTY: $875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: James Beauchamp, (915) 698-9674; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(34) COMPANY: Mr. Roger Van Voorhees and Mr. Norman Deike, A Partnership dba Magic Enterprises dba Sunset Woods Water System; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0470-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 0270092; LOCATION: Marble Falls, Burnet County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.111(c)(1), (formerly 30 TAC §290.119(1)), by failing to conduct daily turbidity monitoring; 30 TAC §290.46(n) and (u), (formerly 30 TAC §290.46(x)), by failing to have a map of the distribution system and either plug or cap an abandoned public water supply well; 30 TAC §290.43(d)(9), by installing more than three hydropneumatic tanks at one site; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(i) and (iv), by failing to either provide a minimum well capacity of 0.6 gpm per service connection or obtain a variance to that requirement and provide a hydropneumatic tank capacity of 20 gallons per connection; 30 TAC §290.42(e)(7), by storing the hypochlorination solution in a container that was not covered and housed in a building that was not locked; 30 TAC §290.118(a), (formerly 30 TAC §290.113(a)), by having the concentration of fluoride in the water supply above the secondary constituent level for fluoride of two mg/l; and 30 TAC §291.76 and the Code, §5.235(n), by failing to pay the regulatory assessment fee; PENALTY: $1,688; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Larry King, (512) 339-2929; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

(35) COMPANY: Superior Lawn Service, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1447-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number JE-0687-S; LOCATION: Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: lawn maintenance service; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §111.201, §330.5, and the Code, §382.085(b), by allegedly allowing unauthorized outdoor burning of lawn maintenance debris at a business property; PENALTY: $1,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laura Clark, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(36) COMPANY: Thalia Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1237-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 0780013; LOCATION: Thalia, Foard County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.109(b) and (c)(3), (formerly 30 TAC §290.106(a) and (b), and §290.105(b)), by failing to collect and submit routine monthly water samples for bacteriological analysis, exceeding the maximum contaminant level for total coliform bacteria, and taking the appropriate number of repeat bacteriological samples; PENALTY: $2,188; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Subhash Jain, (512) 239-5867; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(37) COMPANY: Turbine Chrome Services, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0981-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HG-1274-Q; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: hard chrome electroplating; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a)(4), §106.452(1)(A), and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to operate an enclosed abrasive cleaning operation in which the emissions are evacuated through a fabric filter with a maximum filtering velocity of four feet per minute; PENALTY: $2,880; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tel Croston, (512) 239-5717; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(38) COMPANY: Vista Stores L.L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1113-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0015607; LOCATION: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.245(2) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct Stage II pressure decay compliance testing; 30 TAC §115.244(3) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct monthly Stage II inspections; and 30 TAC §115.222(3) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to repair the leaking premium unleaded gasoline Stage I dry break; PENALTY: $2,160; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Bill Davis, (512) 239-6793; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.

(39) COMPANY: W-Industries, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1188-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Water Quality Permit Number 13497-001 (Expired); LOCATION: Jersey Village, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Water Quality Permit Number 13497-001 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to prevent the unauthorized disposal of wastewater; PENALTY: $1,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Catherine Albrecht, (713) 767- 3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(40) COMPANY: West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0963-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: TPDES Permit Number 11271-001; LOCATION: Saratoga, Hardin County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 11271-001, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with permit limits for TSS, submit notification of effluent violations, and prevent the discharge of untreated sewage; PENALTY: $6,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sherry Smith, (512) 239-0572; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(41) COMPANY: West Houston Airport Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0709-MWD- E; IDENTIFIER: TPDES Permit Number 12516-001; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 12516-001, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to meet the permit effluent limits for ammonia-nitrogen, carbonaceous BOD, TSS, and dissolved oxygen, and submit the discharge monitoring reports by the due date; PENALTY: $18,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laurie Eaves, (512) 239-4495; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023- 1486, (713) 767-3500.

TRD-200101779

Paul Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 27, 2001

Notice of Public Hearing (Chapter 101 and State Implementation Plan)

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony concerning an amendment to 30 TAC Chapter 101 and a revision to the state implementation plan (SIP) under the requirements of Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.017; Texas Government Code, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001; and 40 Code of Federal Regulations, §51.102 of the United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations concerning SIPs. The amendment to Chapter 101 is a proposed revision to the SIP.

The proposed amendment would specify the requirement for certain sources of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO x ) to obtain emission allowances under the cap and trade program that was adopted for the Houston/Galveston (HGA) ozone nonattainment area and published in the January 12, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 283). The amendment would specify that stationary facilities that emit NOx which are subject to emission requirements under 30 TAC Chapter 117 and which are located at a site where their collective design capacity to emit NO x is ten tons or more per year, must obtain and use allowances in compliance with 30 TAC Chapter 101, Subchapter H, Division 3. In the preamble to the HGA NO x cap and trade rules published on January 12, 2001, the commission stated its intent to propose the appropriate amendment to the cap and trade rules shortly after their adoption to clarify their application to facilities and groups of facilities at a site.

A public hearing on this proposal will be held in Houston on April 26, 2001, at 2:00 p.m., at the City of Houston Pollution Control Building Auditorium, located at 7411 Park Place Boulevard. The hearing will be structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. There will be no open discussion during the hearing; however, an agency staff member will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and will answer questions before and after the hearing.

Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment at (512) 239-4900. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

Comments may be submitted to Lola Brown, MC 205, Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or by fax to (512) 239-4808. All comments should reference Rule Log Number 2001- 015-101-AI, and must be received by 5:00 p.m., April 26, 2001. For further information, please contact Alan Henderson, Policy and Regulations Division, (512) 239-1510.

TRD-200101689

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 23, 2001

Notice of Public Hearing (Chapter 114 and State Implementation Plan)

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony concerning revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 114, specifically the repeal of §§114.400, 114.402, 114.406, 114.409; and to the state implementation plan (SIP) under the requirements of Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.017; Texas Government Code, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001; and 40 Code of Federal Regulations, §51.102 of the United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations concerning SIPs. The repeals are proposed as revisions to the SIP.

These proposed revisions to Chapter 114 would repeal the rules regarding airport ground support equipment (GSE) which were adopted on April 19, 2000 for the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) ozone nonattainment area. The anticipated emissions reductions from these repealed rules will be replaced with reductions from commission orders made with commercial airline carriers and memorandums of agreement made with the airport operators.

The commission has also proposed agreements with Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and the City of Dallas as revisions to the SIP. The agreements would make federally enforceable certain reductions of ozone precursor emissions of NO x from sources at Love Field and at DFW International Airport.

A public hearing on this proposal will be held in Arlington on April 27, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the North Central Texas Council of Governments, 2nd Floor Board Room, located at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 200. The hearings will be structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. There will be no open discussion during the hearings; however, an agency staff member will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearings and will answer questions before and after the hearings.

Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment at (512) 239-4900. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

Comments may be submitted to Lola Brown, MC 205, Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or by fax to (512) 239-4808. All comments should reference Rule Log Number 2001- 013a-114-AI, and must be received by 5:00 p.m., April 27, 2001. For further information, please contact Heather Evans, Strategic Assessment Division, (512) 239-1970 or Alan Henderson, Policy and Regulations Division, (512) 239-1510.

TRD-200101690

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 23, 2001

North Central Texas Council of Governments

Request for Proposals to Implement a Bicycle and Pedestrian Public Education and Information Campaign for the Dallas-Fort Worth Region

CONSULTANT PROPOSAL REQUEST

This request by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for consultant services is filed under the provisions of Government Code, Chapter 2254.

NCTCOG is requesting written proposals to implement a bicycle and pedestrian public education and information campaign for the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metropolitan Area. This campaign will encourage public participation and support for the transportation elements of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) developed by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. The focus for this program is on increasing the number of persons bicycling and walking for transportation purposes. The campaign will include training, education, paid advertising, public service announcements, media relations, special events, business community outreach, and other components agreed on by the consultant and Project Review Committee.

Due Date

Proposals must be submitted no later than 5 p.m., Central Time, on Friday, April 27, 2001, to Mike Sims, Principal Transportation Planner, North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011. For more information and copies of the Request for Proposals, contact Mike Sims at (817) 695- 9226.

Contract Award Procedures

The firm selected to perform this study will be recommended by a Project Review Committee. The PRC will use evaluation criteria and methodology consistent with the scope of services contained in the Request for Proposals. The NCTCOG Executive Board will review the PRC’s recommendations and, if found acceptable, will issue a contract award.

Regulations

NCTCOG, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Statute 252, 41 United States Code 2000d to 2000d-4; and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 1, Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all proposers that it will affirmatively assure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability in consideration of an award.

TRD-200101799

R. Michael Eastland

Executive Director

North Central Texas Council of Governments

Filed: March 28, 2001

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on March 21, 2001, 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 New Access Communications LLC for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23854 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service 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 Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than April 11, 2001. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200101663

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 22, 2001

Notice of Application for Waiver to Requirements in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.181

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (P.U.C. or commission) of an application on March 23, 2001, for waiver of the limitation on energy efficiency incentive payments imposed by P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.181(h)(3).

Docket Title and Number: Application of West Texas Utilities Company for Waiver of the Limitation on Energy Efficiency Incentive Payment Under P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25. 181(h)(3). Docket Number 23865.

The Application: WTU requests the commission grant the joint motion of WTU and the commission's legal division for waiver of the 20% limitation imposed by §25.181(h)(3). P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.181(h)(3) limits the amount that an individual energy efficiency service provider and its affiliates may receive to no more than 20% of the total incentive payments available for a particular standard offer contract. The rule permits a utility to petition for waiver of this limitation if the utility can demonstrate that the utility would not be able to meet its annual energy savings goal under this limitation.

WTU reports that Sempra Energy has expressed strong interest in developing a project in WTU's service territory that would provide significant energy and demand savings. According to WTU's application, Sempra's proposed project would be eligible to earn approximately 51% of the funds budgeted for the 2000-2001 transition period and is viable only if those incentives are available for the entire project. WTU estimates that Sempra's proposed project would amount to approximately 72% of WTU's targets for energy and demand savings in 2001.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All comments should reference Docket Number 23865.

TRD-200101790

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 27, 2001

Notice of Petition for Expanded Local Calling Service

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a petition on February 14, 2001, 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 Mosheim Exchange for Expanded Local Calling Service, Project Number 23685.

The petitioners in the Mosheim exchange request ELCS to the exchanges of Clifton, Cranfills Gap, Gatesville, and Hamilton.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than April 11, 2001. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200101775

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 26, 2001

Notice of Petition for Expanded Local Calling Service

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a petition on March 5, 2001, 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 Earth Exchange for Expanded Local Calling Service, Project Number 23702.

The petitioners in the Earth exchange request ELCS to the exchanges of Amherst, Littlefield, Muleshoe, Olton, and Plainview.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than April 23, 2001. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200101776

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 26, 2001

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On March 20, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and FEC Communications, LLP, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23852. 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 23852. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 19, 2001, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23852.

TRD-200101782

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 27, 2001

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On March 20, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and E.T. 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 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23853. 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 23853. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 19, 2001, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23853.

TRD-200101783

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 27, 2001

Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement

On March 19, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and IPVoice Communications, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an 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 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23844. 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 23844. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 19, 2001, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23844.

TRD-200101781

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 27, 2001

Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement

On March 19, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and NetworkIP, LLC, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an 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 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23843. 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 23843. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 19, 2001, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23843.

TRD-200101780

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 27, 2001

Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement

On March 26, 2001, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., doing business as Sprint, Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint (collectively, Sprint), and Smoke Signal Communications, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23867. 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 23867. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 23, 2001, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23867.

TRD-200101788

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 27, 2001

Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement

On March 26, 2001, FamilyTel of Texas, LLC, Texas Alltel, Inc., and Sugarland Telephone Company, 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 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23868. 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 23868. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 23, 2001, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23868.

TRD-200101789

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 27, 2001

Texas Department of Transportation

Public Notice

Pursuant to Transportation Code, §21.111, and Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, §30.209, the Texas Department of Transportation conducts public hearings to receive comments from interested parties concerning proposed approval of various aviation projects.

For information regarding actions and times for aviation public hearings, please go to the following web site - http://www.dot.state.tx.us - click on Aviation, click on Aviation Public Hearing. Or, contact Karon Wiedemann, Aviation Division, 150 East Riverside, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416-4520 or 800 68 PILOT.

TRD-200101672

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: March 23, 2001

Texas A&M University, Board of Regents

Request for Proposal

Texas A&M University requests proposals from consulting firms qualified to assist in the development of a master file classification plan for the University's records management program. Interested firms should be thoroughly versed and experienced in the field of records management and must be a Certified Records Manager with at least 10 years of records management experience.

Information can be obtained by contacting Rex Janne, Director of Purchasing Services, Texas A&M University, P.O. Box 30013, College Station, Texas 77842-0013 or e-mail at r-janne@tamu.edu.

Selection criteria will include competence, experience, knowledge, qualification and reasonableness of price. Historically Underutilized Businesses are encouraged to participate in this request for proposal. All things being equal, a preference will be given to a consultant firm whose principal place of business is within the State of Texas. Proposals must be received on or before 2:00 p.m., April 24, 2001.

TRD-200101777

Vickie Burt Spillers

Executive Secretary to the Board

Texas A&M University, Board of Regents

Filed: March 26, 2001