Pursuant to Chapters 2305 and 403, Texas Government Code, and Chapter 113, Natural Resources Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller), State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), on behalf of the Texas Alternative Fuels Council (Council), announces the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP #120b) from qualified, independent firms, institutions, and entities currently involved in alternative fuels projects statewide, to submit proposals detailing alternative fuels projects demonstrating off-road emission reductions in air quality and non-attainment areas of the state (Project). The projects submitted and detailed in the proposals must have the potential for replication, be near commercialization, and be highly visible. Respondents should detail in their proposals any matching fund amounts, sources, or other funding mechanisms. Council estimates total budget for the project to be approximately $150,000. The successful respondent(s) will be expected to begin performance of the contract or contracts, resulting from this RFP, if any, on or about April 2, 2001.

Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts, 111 E. 17th St., ROOM G-24, Austin, Texas, 78744, telephone number: (512) 305-8673, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The Comptroller will mail copies of the RFP only to those specifically requesting a copy. The RFP was made available for pick-up at the above-referenced address on Friday, February 2, 2001, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. The Comptroller also made the complete RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace at: http://www.marketplace.state.tx.us after 2 p.m. (CZT) on Friday, February 2, 2001. All written inquiries and questions regarding the RFP or Project should be sent via facsimile to Mr. Harris at: (512) 475-0973, not later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Tuesday, February 20, 2001. Official responses to questions received by the foregoing de! adline will be posted electronically on the Texas Marketplace no later than February 21, 2001, or as soon thereafter as practical.

Closing Date: Proposals must be received in Assistant General Counsel's Office at the address specified above (ROOM G-24) no later than 2 p.m. (CZT), on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Proposals received after this time and date will not be considered.

Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation by a committee based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in the RFP. The Council will make the final decision regarding the award of a contract or contracts resulting from this RFP. The Council reserves the right to award one or more contracts under this RFP.

The Comptroller and Council reserve the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. Neither the Comptroller nor the Council is under any legal or other obligation to execute any contracts on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. Neither the Comptroller nor the Council shall pay for any costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.

The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP - February 2, 2001, 2 p.m. CZT; All Inquiries and Questions Due - February 20, 2001, 2 p.m. CZT; Official Responses to Questions Posted - February 21, 2001, or as soon thereafter as practical; Proposals Due - February 28, 2001, 2 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - April 2, 2001, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Project Activities -April 2, 2001.

TRD-200100437

Pamela Ponder

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: January 24, 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 Sections 303.003 and 303.009, Tex. Fin. Code.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sections 303.003 and 303.009 for the period of 01/29/01 - 02/04/01 is 18% for Consumer ¹ /Agricultural/Commercial2 /credit thru $250,000.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sections 303.003 and 303.09 for the period of 01/29/01 - 02/04/01 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.

TRD-200100409

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: January 23, 2001

Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Invitation for Bid

The purpose of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to secure bids which shall result in a contract between the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TCDHH) and a vendor for development of sign language interpreter test materials and for psychometric services.

NOTE: Texas Commission for the Blind (TCB) completes administrative functions including purchasing for TCDHH. This contract shall be with TCDHH. TCDHH shall be responsible for approving all work completed under the contract and all payments made to the awarded vendor.

The Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) was created as an advisory body in 1980 as part of the enabling legislation that re-established the Texas Commission for the Deaf, now known as the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TCDHH). This legislation gave the Commission authority to establish a program for the testing and certification of interpreters who have demonstrated varying levels of proficiency in sign language interpreting. The BEI board was given responsibility to design and develop a system for interpreter evaluation and certification (Chapter 81, Human Resources Code, §81.007).

SCOPE OF WORK

TCDHH has five separate phases of work for which bids are being solicited. These phases are: Job Analysis, Written Test Development, Performance Test Development, Evaluation/Evaluator Training, and Statistical Analysis Services.

TCB expects to post this solicitation on the Texas Marketplace (www.marketplace.state.tx.us) on approximately February 2, 2001. If internet access is not available or a hard copy of the solicitation is preferable, a request may be submitted by facsimile or e-mail:

By facsimile: (512) 377-0647

By e-Mail: Elizabeth.Ward@tcb.state.tx.us

All bid responses must be postmarked or hand-delivered no later than March 2, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. to Ms. Elizabeth Ward, Contract Specialist, Texas Commission for the Blind, 4800 North Lamar, Suite 360, Austin, Texas 78756.

TRD-200100350

David W. Myers

Executive Director

Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Filed: January 18, 2001

Texas Education Agency

Standard Application System Concerning Public Charter Schools

Eligible Applicants. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting competitive applications under Standard Application System (SAS)-#A516 from open-enrollment and local campus charter schools as established by Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 12, to support dissemination activities. Open-enrollment charter schools that have been in operation for at least three consecutive years and have demonstrated overall success are eligible to apply. Eligibility criteria include the following: (a) substantial progress in improving student achievement; (b) high levels of parent satisfaction; and (c) the management and leadership necessary to overcome initial start-up problems and establish a thriving, financially viable charter school. Campus charters and campus program charters that have been successfully operating for three years and meet criteria (a)-(c) are also eligible to apply. Applications will be mailed automatically to each eligible public charter school so designated in the agency organizational database. Campus charters and campus program charters not included in the TEA database must request a copy of the RFA from TEA.

Description. In accordance with the purpose of the federal Public Charter Schools Dissemination Grant Program, funds may be used to support activities that help open new public schools (including public charter schools) or share the lessons learned by charter schools with other public schools. Activities may include: (a) assisting other individuals with the planning and start-up of one or more new public schools, including charter schools, that are independent of the assisting charter school and its developers and that agree to be held to at least as high a level of accountability as the assisting charter school; (b) developing partnerships with other public schools, including charter schools, designed to improve student performance in each of the schools participating in the partnership; (c) developing curriculum materials, assessments, and other materials that promote increased student achievement and are based on successful practices within the assisting charter school; and (d) conducting evaluations and developing materials that document the successful practices of the assisting charter school that are designed to improve student achievement.

Dates of Project. The federal Public Charter Schools Dissemination Grant Program will be implemented between April 30, 2001, and May 31, 2002. Applicants should plan for a starting date of no earlier than April 30, 2001, and an ending date of no later than May 31, 2002.

Project Amount. Funding will be provided for the charter schools that have had three years of successful operation and that meet the eligibility criteria. Each project will receive a maximum of $40,000. Project funding in any subsequent year will be based on satisfactory progress of the first-year objectives and activities and on general budget approval by the State Board of Education and the commissioner of education and grant award and appropriations by the U.S. Congress. This project is funded 100% from the Public Charter Schools federal funds. It is estimated that approximately 20 dissemination grants will be awarded.

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

Requesting the Application. A copy of the complete SAS-#A516 will be mailed to each eligible public charter school. Campus charters and campus program charters may obtain a complete copy of SAS-#A516 by writing to: Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education Agency, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701; by calling (512) 463-9304; by faxing (512) 463-9811; or by e-mailing dcc@tmail.tea.state.tx.us. Please provide your name, complete mailing address, and telephone number including area code and refer to the SAS number in your request. The announcement letter and complete RFA will also be posted on the TEA website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/grant/announcements/grants2.cgi for viewing and downloading.

Further Information. For clarifying information about the SAS, contact Esther Murguia, Division of Charter Schools, TEA, (512) 463-9575.

Deadline for Receipt of Applications. Applications must be received in the Document Control Center of the TEA no later than 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Tuesday, March 13, 2001.

TRD-200100436

Criss Cloudt

Associate Commissioner, Accountability Reporting and Research

Texas Education Agency

Filed: January 24, 2001

Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission

Feasibility Study Request for Proposals

The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, a political subdivision of the State of Texas covering the 7 county Uniform Planning Region 17, is soliciting a request for proposal (RFP) for a feasibility study to determine the impact of direct marketing on the income of agricultural producers in the mid-Texas Gulf Coast Region to end-users in Mexico, utilizing the Port of Port Lavaca-Point Comfort. This study will include, among other things, analyzing the existing market to identify the number of people who would use the port in Calhoun County, the types of producers, and the users of the end product in Mexico; evaluating the existing infrastructure at the Port of Port Lavaca-Point Comfort and the destination facilities; evaluating how agricultural commodities are transported to the port, shipped, stored and processed at the final delivery point; evaluating the economics of transportation taking into consideration economies of scale, handling efficiency, and the commitment of resources; and presenting findings in the form of a project cost-benefit analysis, a project risk assessment, a project beneficiaries assessment and a summary evaluation.

Potential respondents may obtain a copy of the RFP by contacting Patrick J. Kennedy, Executive Director, Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902 or by calling (361) 578-1587. The deadline for RFP submission is 5:00 P.M., Monday, February 12, 2001.

TRD-200100368

Patrick J. Kennedy

Executive Director

Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission

Filed: January 19, 2001

Texas Department of Health

Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials

The Texas Department of Health has taken actions regarding Licenses for the possession and use of radioactive materials as listed in the tables. The subheading "Location" indicates the city in which the radioactive material may be possessed and/or used. The location listing "Throughout Texas" indicates that the radioactive material may be used on a temporary basis at job sites throughout the state.

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In issuing new licenses and amending and renewing existing licenses, the Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control, has determined that the applicants are qualified by reason of training and experience to use the material in question for the purposes requested in accordance with Title 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 289 in such a manner as to minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the applicants' proposed equipment, facilities and procedures are adequate to minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the issuance of the license(s) will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public or the environment; and the applicants satisfy any applicable requirements of 25 TAC Chapter 289.

This notice affords the opportunity for a hearing on written request of a licensee, applicant, or person affected within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. A person affected is defined as a person who demonstrates that the person has suffered or will suffer actual injury or economic damage and, if the person is not a local government, is (a) a resident of a county, or a county adjacent to the county, in which radioactive material is or will be located, or (b) doing business or has a legal interest in land in the county or adjacent county. A licensee, applicant, or person affected may request a hearing by writing Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control Program), Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189. For information call (512) 834-6688.

TRD-200100434

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: January 24, 2001

Notice of Emergency Cease and Desist Order on Family Wellness Chiropractic Clinic

Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau) ordered Family Wellness Chiropractic Clinic (registrant-R23420) of Lubbock to cease and desist performing lumbo-sacral spine (AP) procedures and thoracic spine (AP) procedures with the Tingle x-ray unit (Model Number TXR325D; Serial Number 13609) until the exposure at skin entrance is within regulatory limits. The bureau determined that continued radiation exposure to patients in excess of that required to produce a diagnostic image constitutes an immediate threat to public health and safety, and the existence of an emergency. The order will remain in effect until the bureau authorizes the registrant to perform the procedure.

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

TRD-200100433

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: January 24, 2001

Notice of Preliminary Report for Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Notice of Violation on NEXTMED

Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas Department of Health (department), issued a notice of violation and proposal to assess an administrative penalty to NEXTMED (registrant-R25877) of Tucson, Arizona. A total penalty of $8,000 is proposed to be assessed to the registrant for alleged violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code §289.226.

TRD-200100432

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: January 24, 2001

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Section 8 Program Five-Year Plan and Annual Plan

Notice of Public Hearing on Agency Plans

Section 511 of Title V of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (P.L. 205-276 and 24 CFR 90.17) require the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the Department) to prepare a Five-Year Plan and an Annual Plan covering operations of the Section 8 Program. On Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at 1:00 P.M., the Department will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the Department's Five-Year Plan and Annual Plan. The hearing will take place at the Ennis City Hall, 115 Brown Street, Ennis, Texas.

The Draft Plans and all supporting documentation are available to the public for viewing at the Department administration office, 507 Sabine, Suite 400, Austin, Texas on weekdays during the hours of 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. and on the Department's website at www.tdhca.state.tx.us.

Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Willie Faye Hurd, Manager of Section 8 Programs at whurd@tdhca.state.tx.us or by mail at P.O. Box 13941, Austin, Texas 78711-3941, (512) 475-3892. Comments must be received by 5:00 P.M. Friday, March 30, 2001.

Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this hearing should contact Gina Esteves at (512) 475-3943 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least 2 days before the scheduled hearing.

TRD-200100430

Daisy A. Stiner

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: January 24, 2001

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Request for Information

Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) solicits information from individuals and organizations interested in providing test administration for Gulf Coast Careers personnel. Prospective proposers may obtain a copy of the Request for Information package by contacting Carol Kimmick at (713) 627-3200 or by sending email to ckimmick@hgac.cog.tx.us. Responses are due at H-GAC offices by 12:00 p.m. on Friday February 9, 2001. Late proposals will not be accepted. There will be no exceptions.

TRD-200100407

Jack Steele

Executive Director

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Filed: January 22, 2001

Request for Information

Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) solicits information from individuals and organizations interested in providing training/course facilitation for Gulf Coast Careers personnel. Prospective proposers may obtain a copy of the Request for Information package by contacting Carol Kimmick at (713) 627-3200 or by sending email to ckimmick@hgac.cog.tx.us. Responses are due at H-GAC offices by 12:00 p.m. on Friday February 9, 2001. Late proposals will not be accepted. There will be no exceptions.

TRD-200100411

Jack Steele

Executive Director

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Filed: January 23, 2001

Request for Proposal

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) of Harris County, Texas is currently requesting proposals and qualification submittals to develop comprehensive advertising, public relations and marketing program designed to promote awareness in the Houston-Galveston region of the air quality and associated benefits of a Teleworking/Emissions Reduction Program. This program should promote teleworking as an innovative, viable, attractive and cost-effective alternative to commuting to work alone thereby reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality and receiving emissions reduction credits.

Proposals must be received by 12:00 Noon, February 19, 2001.

Interested firms may obtain the Request for Proposal and Qualifications by contacting the H-GAC Transportation Department, P. O. Box 2277, 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, Texas 77227-2777. Telephone requests, (713) 993-4557, must be followed up by written requests or faxed to 713- 993-4508. For more information, please contact Alan Clark, MPO Director at (713) 627-3200.

TRD-200100412

Alan C. Clark

MPO Director

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Filed: January 23, 2001

Texas Department of Insurance

Insurer Services

Application for incorporation to the State of Texas by UNIFIED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS, a domestic life company. The home office is in Austin, Texas.

Application to change the name of SUNAMERICA NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY to SBLI USA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, INC., a foreign life company. The home office is in Phoenix, Arizona.

Application for incorporation to the State of Texas by USAA TEXAS LLOYD'S COMPANY, a domestic lloyds company. The home office is in San Antonio, Texas.

Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701.

TRD-200100435

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: January 24, 2001

Notice

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rating manual filing submitted by Amica Mutual Insurance Company proposing to use a rating manual different than that promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101, §3(l). The company is proposing to adopt a companion policy discount. The discount provides a 5% reduction in premium for all personal auto coverages when the named insured insures his/her home under a homeowner's policy issued by Amica Mutual Insurance Company. The discount is applicable to premiums for bodily injury liability, property damage liability, medical payments, personal injury protection, uninsured motorists bodily injury and property damage, comprehensive and collision coverages. This discount will not apply to miscellaneous type vehicles.

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

This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless a properly filed objection, pursuant to art. 5.101, §3(h), is made with the Senior Associate Commissioner for Property & Casualty, Mr. C.H. Mah, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5G, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701, by March 5, 2001.

TRD-200100421

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: January 23, 2001

Notice

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rating manual filing submitted by Metropolitan Group Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Metropolitan Direct Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company, Metropolitan Property & Casualty Insurance Company, and Metropolitan General Insurance Company proposing to use a rating manual different than that promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101, §3(l). The companies are proposing the adoption of a companion policy discount. The discount provides a 5% reduction in premium on certain personal auto coverages when the named insured insures his/her home under a homeowners policy (excluding Renters Policy) issued by any Metropolitan Group of Companies. The discount is applicable to premiums for bodily injury liability, property damage liability, medical expense, personal injury protection, uninsured motorist bodily injury, uninsured motorist property damage, comprehensive and collision coverages.

TRD-200100422

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: January 23, 2001

Notice of Public Hearing

The Commissioner of Insurance, at a public hearing under Docket No. 2481 scheduled for March 7, 2001 at 9:00 a.m., in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, will consider a proposal made in a staff petition. Staff's petition seeks amendment of the Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual (the Manual), to adopt new and/or adjusted 1999, 2000, and 2001 model Private Passenger Automobile Physical Damage Rating Symbols and revised identification information. Staff's petition (Ref. No. A-0101-01-I), was filed on January 18, 2001.

The new and/or adjusted symbols for the Manual's Symbols and Identification Section reflect data compiled on damageability, repairability, and other relevant loss factors for the listed 1999, 2000, and 2001 model vehicles.

A copy of the petition, including an exhibit with the full text of the proposed amendments to the Manual is available for review in the office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas. For further information or to request copies of the petition, please contact Angie Arizpe at (512) 463-6326; refer to (Ref. No. A-0101-0I-I).

Comments on the proposed changes must be submitted in writing within 30 days after publication of the proposal in the Texas Register, to the Office of the Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. An additional copy of comments is to be submitted to Marilyn Hamilton, Deputy Commissioner, Personal and Commercial Lines Division, Texas Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 104-PC, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.

This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which exempts it from the requirements of the Government Code, Chapter 2001 (Administrative Procedure Act).

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's authority.

TRD-200100403

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: January 22, 2001

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Enforcement Orders

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF WEST TAWAKONI, Docket No. 1999-0953-PWS-E; TNRCC ID NO. 1160012 on January 15, 2001 assessing $6,615 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting JOSHUA OLSZEWSKI, Staff Attorney at (512)239-3645, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An order was entered regarding ASHRAF IBRAHIM & ESSRA CORPORATION, Docket No. 1999- 1473-PST-E; SOAH DOCKET NO. 582-00-0853; PST FACILITY ID NO. 0049944 on January 15, 2001 assessing $9,000 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting ROBIN S HOUSTON, Staff Attorney at (512)239-3400, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding KCCC, INC. DBA KING'S CREEK GOLF CLUB, Docket No. 1999-0531-PST-E; PST FACILITY ID NO. 0063011 on January 15, 2001 assessing $17,000 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting SCOTT MCDONALD, Staff Attorney at (817)588-5888, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF RHOME, Docket No. 1999-0952-MWD-E; TNRCC ID NO. 10701-001 on January 15, 2001 assessing $16,500 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting REBECCA PETTY, Staff Attorney at (512)239-1738, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A default order was entered regarding TOMMY COOKE DBA TOMMY COOKE AND SONS DAIRY, Docket No. 1999-0784-AGR-E; NO TNRCC ID No. on January 15, 2001 assessing $3,500 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding BARTEN WATER/SEWER SUPPLY CORPORATION, Docket No. 2000-0553-PWS-E; PWS NO. 0450022 on January 15, 2001 assessing $313 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting BRIAN LEHMKUHLE, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-4482, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding BRENDA SHUGART DBA COUNTRY FOOD STORE, Docket No. 2000-0654-PWS-E; PWS NO. 0200288 on January 15, 2001 assessing $1,250 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting SUBHASH JAIN, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-5867, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding MARINAS USA, LP DBA LAKE COUNTRY MARINA AND LAKE COUNTRY RESTAURANT, Docket No. 2000-0513-PWS-E; PWS NOS. 2200276 & 2200339 on January 15, 2001 assessing $2,925 in administrative penalties with $260 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting JAYME BROWN, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-1683, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding NORTH LOOP 197 INC DBA RED OAK II CHEVRON, Docket No. 2000-0653-PWS-E; PWS NO. 0200569 on January 15, 2001 assessing $1,250 in administrative penalties with $250 deferred.

An agreed order was entered regarding SCOTTS MARINAS AT LAKE GRAPEVINE, L.P. DBA TWIN COVES MARINA, Docket No. 2000-1110-PWS-E; PWS NO. 0610231 on January 15, 2001 assessing $1,300 in administrative penalties with $260 deferred.

An agreed order was entered regarding N. R. MANAGEMENT, INC. DBA SHELL/TACO BELL, Docket No. 2000-0683-PWS-E; PWS NO. 1013026 on January 15, 2001 assessing $2,500 in administrative penalties with $500 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting KIMBERLY MCGUIRE, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-4761, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding COPEVILLE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, Docket No. 2000-0459-PWS-E; PWS NO. 0430029 on January 15, 2001 assessing $1,125 in administrative penalties with $225 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting JOSEPH DALEY, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-3308, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding MR. M.J. WOOTAN DBA DEER COUNTRY WATER SYSTEM, Docket No. 2000-0792-PWS-E; PWS NO. 1500121 on January 15, 2001 assessing $4,200 in administrative penalties with $840 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting LAWRENCE KING, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)339-2929, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION, Docket No. 2000-0472-EAQ- E; EAQ PROTECTION PROGRAM NO 96011301 on January 15, 2001 assessing $450 in administrative penalties with $90 deferred.

An agreed order was entered regarding ALLWASTE TANK CLEANING, INC., Docket No. 1999-0613- AIR-E; AIR ACCOUNT NO. BL-0046-V on January 15, 2001 assessing $17,500 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting VICTOR SIMONDS, Staff Attorney at (512)239-6201, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding ABRAXAS PETROLEUM CORPORATION, Docket No. 2000- 0758-AIR-E; AIR ACCOUNT NOS. SD-0083-G, SD-0048I & SD-0072-L on January 15, 2001 assessing $7,875 in administrative penalties with $1,575 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting AUDRA BAUMGARTNER, Enforcement Coordinator at (361)825-3312, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, L.P., Docket No. 2000-0604-AIR-E; AIR ACCOUNT NO. HG-0033-B on January 15, 2001 assessing $6,000 in administrative penalties with $1,200 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting MIRIAM HALL, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-1044, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding FOUR COLLINS GROUP CORP DBA COLLINS BROS., Docket No. 2000-0781-AIR-E; AIR ACCOUNT NO. CP-0511-A on January 15, 2001 assessing $1,250 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting WENDY COOPER, Enforcement Coordinator at (817)588-5867, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF PORT NECHES, Docket No. 2000-0555-AIR-E; AIR ACCOUNT NO. JE-0238-F on January 15, 2001 assessing $3,125 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting LAURA CLARK, Enforcement Coordinator at (409)898-3838, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding RIO VALLEY GRAIN, INC., Docket No. 2000-0557-AIR-E; AIR ACCOUNT NO. CD-0360-J on January 15, 2001 assessing $2,500 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting COREY BURKE, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-5259, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding MR. JOHN FINCHER DBA TEXAS CAR CENTER, Docket No. 2000-0859-AIR-E; AIR ACCOUNT NO. TA-2799-R on January 15, 2001 assessing $1,000 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting MELINDA HOULIHAN, Enforcement Coordinator at (817)469-6750, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION, Docket No. 2000-0432- AIR-E; AIR ACCOUNT NO. GB-0076-J on January 15, 2001 assessing $1,250 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding ACACIA NATURAL GAS CORPORATION, Docket No. 2000- 0523-AIR-E; AIR ACCOUNT NO. MQ-0021-P on January 15, 2001 assessing $19,438 in administrative penalties with $3,888 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting SHEILA SMITH, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-1670, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding UNION PACIFIC RESOURCES, Docket No. 2000-0562-AIR-E; AIR ACCOUNT NOS. RI-0149-J, RI-0156-M, RI-048-L, RI-0153-S, RI-0155-O, RI-0151-W, RI-0154-Q, RI- 0150-B, RI-0152-U, MM-0099-W, MM-0090-R, MM-0098-B, MM-0091-P, MM-0094-J, MM-0093-L, MM- 0097-D, MM-0095-H, MM-0092-N, MM-0096-F, MM-0100-Q, FC-0178-G, LF-0062-T, FC-0182-P, FC-0183- N & LF-0066-L on January 15, 2001 assessing $10,940 in administrative penalties with $2,190 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting REBECCA CLAUSEWITZ, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-2359, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding VINTAGE PETROLEUM, INC., Docket No. 2000-0785-AIR-E; AIR ACCOUNT NO. JB-0054-E on January 15, 2001 assessing $2,500 in administrative penalties with $500 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting CAROL MCGRATH, Enforcement Coordinator at (361)825-3275, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding DARREL DANNEN DBA DOUBLE D MOTORS, Docket No. 2000-0545-AIR-E; AIR ACCOUNT NO. DB-3447-D on January 15, 2001 assessing $2,500 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting TEL CROSTON, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-5717, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, L.P., Docket No. 2000-0494-IHW-E; SWR NO. 32390 on January 15, 2001 assessing $19,250 in administrative penalties with $3,850 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting CATHERINE SHERMAN, Enforcement Coordinator at (713)767-3624, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; Docket No. 2000-0651-MWD-E; TDPES PERMIT NO. 13609-001 on January 15, 2001 assessing $3,750 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting PAMELA CAMPBELL, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-4493, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF TRENTON, Docket No. 1999-1517-MWD-E; WQ PERMIT NO. 10704-001; NPDES PERMIT NO. TX0026794 on January 15, 2001 assessing $2,000 in administrative penalties with $400 deferred.

An agreed order was entered regarding DAVID D. MOODY & BERTHA DOMINGUEZ DBA WINFIELD'S RESTAURANT & MOTEL, Docket No. 2000-0525-MWD-E; NO WQ PERMIT NO. on January 15, 2001 assessing $1,250 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting MALCOLM FERRIS, Enforcement Coordinator at (210)403-4061, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF ANSON, Docket No. 2000-0421-MWD-E; WQ PERMIT NO. 10500-002 on January 15, 2001 assessing $11,250 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting KARA DUDASH, Enforcement Coordinator at (915)698-6104, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding LARRY WILLIAMS, Docket No. 1999-1239-OSI-E; TNRCC ID NO. OS4949 on January 15, 2001 assessing $313 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding RUBINA MARWAHA & BRIJINDER NIJJAR DBA SHOP N GO, Docket No. 1998-1365-PST-E; PST FACILITY ID NO. 0027223 on January 15, 2001 assessing $5,500 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding ANADARKO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Docket No. 2000- 0356-PST-E; PST FACILITY ID NOS. 0954 & 27198 on January 15, 2001 assessing $9,800 in administrative penalties with $1,960 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting MARK L NEWMAN, Enforcement Coordinator at (915)655-9479, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF ALAMO, Docket No. 2000-0206-PWS-E; PWS NO. 1080001 on January 15, 2001 assessing $3,238 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting TONI TOLIVER, SEP Coordinator at (512)239-6122, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION, Docket No. 2000- 0641-IHW-E; SWR NO. 31268 on January 15, 2001 assessing $5,000 in administrative penalties with $1,000 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting WENDY COOPER, Enforcement Coordinator at (817)469-6750, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

TRD-200100429

Ladonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: January 24, 2001

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Guidance Document

Notice is hereby given that the documents entitled, Guidance for Assessing Texas Surface and Finished Drinking Water Quality Data, 2002 and Methodology for Developing the Texas List of Impaired Water Bodies are available for public review and comment for a period of 30 days from today's date. The draft documents, Guidance for Assessing Texas Surface and Finished Drinking Water Quality Data, 2002 and the draft, Methodology for Developing the Texas List of Impaired Water Bodies, can be viewed on the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) website at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/water/quality/02_303d.html . Copies can be obtained by submitting an e-mail request to 303d@tnrcc.state.tx.us or by contacting Patrick Roques, telephone number (512) 239-4604.

The federal Clean Water Act (CWA), §305(b) requires states to produce a periodic inventory comparing water quality conditions to established standards (30 TAC Chapter 307, Texas Surface Water Quality Standards and 30 TAC §§290.101 - 290.121, Public Drinking Water). In addition, CWA, §303(d) requires development of a list of impaired water bodies not meeting established standards. The most recent inventory and list of impaired water bodies for Texas were prepared in 2000. The draft assessment guidance and methodology describe the procedures the TNRCC will use to develop the 2002 water quality inventory and list of impaired water bodies. An additional document entitled, Guidance for Submitting Data and Information to the TNRCC for the 2002 Clean Water Act, Section 305(b), Water Quality Inventory and Section 303(d), List of Impaired Water Bodies is also available as supplemental information on the TNRCC website at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/water/quality/02_303d.html.

The public is invited to submit comments on the draft, Guidance for Assessing Texas Surface and Finished Drinking Water Quality Data, 2002 and the draft, Methodology for Developing the Texas List of Impaired Water Bodies to TNRCC. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 5, 2001 . Please submit comments to: Patrick Roques, Surface Water Quality Monitoring Team, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, MC 150, Austin, TX 78711-3087, or by e-mail: 303d@tnrcc.state.tx.us.

TRD-200100358

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: January 19, 2001

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 March 5, 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 March 5, 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: Airline MHP LLC dba Airline Mobile Home Park, Ltd.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0976-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply (PWS) Number 1650003; LOCATION: Midland, Midland County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(e)(1)(B), (formerly §290.46(e)(1)), and Code, §341.033(a), by failing to provide direct daily supervision by a person with a Grade "C" or higher ground water operator's certificate; PENALTY: $360; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Dan Landenberger, (915) 570- 1359; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3300 North A Street, Building 4, Suite 107, Midland, Texas 79705- 5404, (915) 570-1359.

(2) COMPANY: Alamo Cement Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0679-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number BG-0259-G; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: cement manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.116(a) and the Code, §382.085, by failing to include the emissions of carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds from the kiln stack; 30 TAC §116.115(c) and the Code, §382.085, by failing to control excess opacity emissions; and 30 TAC §101.7(a), §116.115(b)(2)(H), and the Code, §382.085, by failing to properly operate and maintain the control device on its kiln stack; PENALTY: $70,280; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Terry Murphy, (512) 239-5025; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

(3) COMPANY: City of Amherst; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0987-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: Municipal Solid Waste Permit Number 363 and Water Quality Permit Number 10118-001; LOCATION: Amherst, Lamb County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: landfill; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.133(a), by failing to cover waste material weekly; and 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (5) and Permit Number 10118-001, by failing to maintain and operate the wastewater treatment facility to obtain optimum efficiency, submit a groundwater monitoring plan, and perform the appropriate grounds and building maintenance; PENALTY: $4,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gary Shipp, (806) 796-7092; REGIONAL OFFICE: 4630 50th Street, Suite 600, Lubbock, Texas 79414- 3520, (806) 796-7092.

(4) COMPANY: CMS Taurus Field Services, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1040-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number FD-0003-I; LOCATION: Hamlin, Fisher County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas processing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(1) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to certify compliance with their Title V permit; PENALTY: $6,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kara Dudash, (915) 698-9674; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(5) COMPANY: Crockett County Water Control and Improvement District Number 1; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998-1451-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 0530011; LOCATION: Ozona, Crockett County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(D), (3)(A), (C), (F), (O), and (P), by failing to ensure well numbers two, three, and four were not located within 500 feet of animal pens, ensure that livestock were not allowed within 50 feet of supply wells, provide and maintain well data, pressure cement all six active wells, acquire sanitary easements for all six wells, provide fencing and housing on well number four, and provide all-weather roads; 30 TAC §290.106(a)(1), by failing to develop a written sample siting plan; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(1)(A), (n), (p)(1) and (2), and (t), by failing to maintain a 0.2 milligram per liter free chlorine residual, develop and maintain an updated distribution map, conduct an annual inspection of ground storage and pressure tanks, and maintain the underground storage tank (UST) in a watertight condition; 30 TAC §290.42(e)(4)(B) and (j), by failing to provide automatic proportioning of the disinfectant dosage and compile a thorough plant operations manual; and 30 TAC §290.43(c)(3) and (e), by failing to provide an overflow for the UST, provide the ground storage tank with an inspection ladder, and provide intruder-resistant fencing; PENALTY: $4,313; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: John Mead, (512) 239-6010; REGIONAL OFFICE: 622 South Oakes, Suite K, San Angelo, Texas 76903-7013, (915) 655-9479.

(6) COMPANY: Mr. Floyd Harrison dba Euless Auto Sales; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0903- AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number TA-2840-W; LOCATION: Euless, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car dealership; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §114.20(c)(1), Commission Order Docket Number 1999-0723-AIR-E, and the Code, §382.085(b), by offering for sale a vehicle with missing or tampered emission control devices; PENALTY: $2,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Bill Davis, (512) 239-6793; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.

(7) COMPANY: Exxon Mobil Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0973-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number PF-0031-I; LOCATION: Livingston, Polk County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil and gas compressor station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.27, 122.143(4), 122.143(11), Air Permit Number O-00591, and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to pay emission fees; 30 TAC §122.146(5)(D), §122.514(b)(1), Air Permit No. O-00591, and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to submit an accurate annual certification of compliance; and 30 TAC §§122.143(4), 122.145(2), 122.514(b)(1) and (2), Air Permit Number O-00591, and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a deviation report for the failure to pay emission fees; PENALTY: $1,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Susan Kelly, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(8) COMPANY: Farmers Transports, Inc. dba Enchanted Harbor Utility; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0503-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 0290050; LOCATION: near Port Alto, Calhoun County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.113, by failing to provide water that meets secondary chemical standards for fluoride and iron; and 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv), by failing to provide a well capacity of 0.6 gallons per minute (gpm) per connection, provide a total capacity of 200 gallons per connection, provide a service pump capacity of two gpm per connection, and provide a pressure tank capacity of 20 gallons per connection; PENALTY: $1,063; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gary McDonald, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412- 5503, (361) 825-3100.

(9) COMPANY: Flat Rock Water Cooperative; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1082-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1550084; LOCATION: Waco, McLennan County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.117(e)(2), (formerly §290.120(e)(2)), by failing to conduct reduced monitoring tap sampling for lead and copper; and 30 TAC §291.76, by failing to pay all required regulatory assessment fees; PENALTY: $313; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: James Jackson, (254) 751-0335; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.

(10) COMPANY: Mr. Alvin Kidd dba Greenwood Terrace Mobile Home Subdivision; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0789-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1650048; LOCATION: Midland, Midland County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F) and (3)(B), (J), (K), (M), and (O), by failing to have a recorded sanitary control easement for each well, extend the casing of the eastern well, provide a concrete sealing block, provide a screened casing vent for each well, provide sampling taps for each well, and provide intruder resistant fencing or housing for each well; 30 TAC §290.46(e) and (p), by failing to provide direct supervision by a certified waterworks operator and record and maintain copies of the annual inspections of the pressure tanks; 30 TAC §290.42(e)(3), (formerly §290.42(e)(4)), by failing to provide mechanical chlorination equipment to ensure continuous disinfection of the water; 30 TAC §290.109(c), (formerly §290.106(a)), by failing to submit monthly samples of water for bacteriological analysis; and 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(E)(ii), by failing to meet pressure tank capacity requirement of 50 gallons per connection with a maximum of 2,500 gallons; PENALTY: $2,960; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Dan Landenberger, (915) 570-1359; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3300 North A Street, Building 4, Suite 107, Midland, Texas 79705-5404, (915) 570-1359.

(11) COMPANY: Jackson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0885-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Water Quality Permit Number 10911-001; LOCATION: Lolita, Jackson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), (5), (9), (17), §319.7(d), Water Quality Permit Number 10911-001, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with the permitted effluent limits for minimum chlorine residual, minimum dissolved oxygen (DO), total suspended solids, and five-day biochemical oxygen demand, adequately maintain the plant yard, ensure that the plant and its treatment systems are properly operated and maintained, notify the regional office when permitted effluent limits were exceeded by more than 40%, submit monthly effluent reports, control the unauthorized discharge of raw sewage, and notify the regional office of an unauthorized discharge; and 30 TAC §319.11(a), by failing to conduct appropriate self-monitoring procedures and monitor DO at required intervals; PENALTY: $11,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gary McDonald, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(12) COMPANY: Lamar Power Partners, LP; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0857-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number LA-0182-R; LOCATION: Paris, Lamar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: power generation plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.121 and the Code, §382.054 and §382.085(a), by failing to obtain permit authority prior to commencing commercial operation; and 30 TAC §122.410(b) and the Code, §382.054 and §382.085(a), by failing to submit a complete acid rain permit; PENALTY: $1,350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carolyn Lind, (903) 535-5100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.

(13) COMPANY: Little Hope-Moore Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000- 0869-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 2340011 and Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 11263; LOCATION: Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(d)(1), (f)(3)(E)(iii), (m), and (r), and §290.110(c)(5)(A), (formerly §290.46(f)(2), (p) and (u)), by failing to conduct and maintain records of daily disinfection residual tests, have records of the calendar year 1999 annual storage and pressure tank inspections available for review, initiate a maintenance program to facilitate cleanliness, provide a minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch throughout the distribution system; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(i), (iii), and (iv), and the Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to meet the minimum well capacity requirement of 0.6 gpm per connection, meet the minimum pump capacity requirement of two or more service pumps with a total capacity of two gpm per connection, and provide a pressure tank capacity of 20 gallons per connection; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(2) and (3), and (d)(3), by failing to provide each ground storage tank with a properly designed roof opening and properly locate the overflow to provide the pressure tanks with devices to readily determine air-water- volume; and 30 TAC §290.42(e)(6), (formerly §290.42(e)(7)), by failing to have adequate ventilation; PENALTY: $4,625; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Elvia Maske, (512) 239-0789; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.

(14) COMPANY: Marathon Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0300-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Water Quality Permit Number 0010974-001; LOCATION: Marathon, Brewster County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: oxidation pond system; RULE VIOLATED: the Code, §26,121, by failing to prevent the unauthorized discharge of effluent wastewater from the oxidation pond system; and Water Quality Permit Number 0010974-001 and 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (5), by failing to operate the oxidation pond system in order to achieve efficiency of treatment capacity; PENALTY: $2,625; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Cynthia Salas, (915) 834-4949; REGIONAL OFFICE: 401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834-4949.

(15) COMPANY: City of Nacogdoches; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0862-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Water Quality Permit Number 10342-004 (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TX0055123); LOCATION: Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Water Quality Permit Number 10342-001, NPDES Permit Number TX0055123, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with effluent permit limits for ammonia nitrogen, five-day carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand, and dissolved oxygen; PENALTY: $5,625; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Terry Murphy, (512) 239-5025; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(16) COMPANY: North Texas Trench Burn, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0978- AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number 92-2395-L; LOCATION: Garland, Dallas 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 meet the requirements of 30 TAC §106.496 for an air curtain trench burner at sites one and two; and 30 TAC §111.201 and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to meet all the requirements for outdoor burning; PENALTY: $3,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 469-6750; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.

(17) COMPANY: Petroleum Wholesale, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1250-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 12890; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: bulk storage and distribution; RULE VIOLATED: the Code, §26.121 and §26.266(a), by failing to prevent an unauthorized discharge of gasoline and diesel and immediately take all reasonable action to abate and remove gasoline and diesel discharged to surface waters; and 30 TAC §334.78(c), by failing to submit within 45 days of completing the cleanup a written response describing the details and providing supporting documents of the corrective action taken; PENALTY: $12,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gilbert Angelle, (512) 239- 4489; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(18) COMPANY: Robroy Industries - Texas, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0979-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number UA-0012-S; LOCATION: Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: corrosion resistant electrical conduit and fittings manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.130(b)(1) and the Code, §382.054 and §382.085(b), by failing to submit an application for a Title V abbreviated permit; and 30 TAC §122.121 and the Code, §382.085 and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain permit authority for continued plant operation; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Elnora Moses, (903) 535-5100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.

(19) COMPANY: The City of San Marcos; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0487-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 14973; LOCATION: San Marcos, Hays County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: the Code, §26.121, by allegedly discharging chlorinated drinking water and discharging 770,000 gallons of partially treated drinking water containing potassium permanganate; PENALTY: $1,080; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sandy VanCleave, (512) 239-0667; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

(20) COMPANY: T-C Oil Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1163-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number RG-0053-W; LOCATION: Refugio, Refugio County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas compression station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(2) and the Code, §382.085(b), by failing to submit the 1998 annual compliance certification; PENALTY: $1,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carl Schnitz, (512) 239-1892; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(21) COMPANY: Vista Stores L.L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-1113-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Petroleum Storage Tank 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 annual 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.

TRD-200100410

Paul Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: January 23, 2001

Notice of Water District Applications

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) will conduct a hearing on a petition for dissolution of S. E. THOMPSON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 of Kerr County (District). The petition was initiated by the Texas Medical Association and Members of the Board of Directors of S. E. Thompson Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Kerr County (Petitioners). The TNRCC will conduct this hearing under the authority of Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293 and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The TNRCC will conduct the hearing at: 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2001, Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas. The District was created on June 14, 1985 by House Bill 2522, 69th Legislature, Regular Session. It operates under Texas Water Code Chapters 49 and 54 as a municipal utility district. The petition states the District: (1) has performed none of the functions for which it was created for five consecutive years preceding the date of the petition, (2) is financially dormant, and (3) has no outstanding bonded indebtedness. Certified copies of the Annual Financial Dormancy and Filing Affidavits for the years 1990 through 1996 are on file. An affidavit from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts has been included in the petition, certifying that the District has no bonded indebtedness. If the request for dissolution is approved, the District's assets, if any, will escheat to the State of Texas and will be administered by the State Comptroller of Public Accounts and disposed of in the manner provided by Chapter 74, Property Code.

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) will conduct a hearing on a petition for dissolution of HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 126 (District). The petition was initiated by the law firm of Winstead Sechrest & Minick representing the owners of a majority of the property located within the District (Petitioners). The TNRCC will conduct this hearing under the authority of Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293 and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The TNRCC will conduct the hearing at: 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2001, Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas. The District was created by the Texas Water Rights Commission on April 14, 1976. It operates under Texas Water Code Chapters 49 and 54 as a municipal utility district. The petition states the District: (1) has performed none of the functions for which it was created for five consecutive years preceding the date of the petition, (2) is financially dormant, and (3) has no outstanding bonded indebtedness. Certified copies of the Annual Financial Dormancy and Filing Affidavits for the years 1993 through 1998 are on file. An affidavit from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts has been included in the petition, certifying that the District has no bonded indebtedness. If the request for dissolution is approved, the District's assets, if any, will escheat to the State of Texas and will be administered by the State Comptroller of Public Accounts and disposed of in the manner provided by Chapter 74, Property Code.

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) will conduct a hearing on a petition for dissolution of HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 265 (District). The petition was initiated by the law firm of Winstead Sechrest & Minick representing the owners of a majority of the property located within the District (Petitioners). The TNRCC will conduct this hearing under the authority of Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293 and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The TNRCC will conduct the hearing at: 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2001, Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas. The District was created by the Texas Water Commission on July 11, 1984. It operates under Texas Water Code Chapters 49 and 54 as a municipal utility district. The petition states the District: (1) has performed none of the functions for which it was created for five consecutive years preceding the date of the petition, (2) is financially dormant, and (3) has no outstanding bonded indebtedness. Certified copies of the Annual Financial Dormancy and Filing Affidavits for the years 1992 through 1998 are on file. An affidavit from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts has been included in the petition, certifying that the District has no bonded indebtedness. If the request for dissolution is approved, the District's assets, if any, will escheat to the State of Texas and will be administered by the State Comptroller of Public Accounts and disposed of in the manner provided by Chapter 74, Property Code.

The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. The TNRCC may approve the petition unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the petitioner and the TNRCC Docket Number; (3) the statement "I/we request a contested case hearing"; and (4) a brief description of how you would be affected by the request in a way uncommon to the general public. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.

Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Office of Public Assistance, at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this hearing and who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040 or 1- 800-RELAY-TX (TDD), at least one week prior to the hearing.

TRD-200100428

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: January 24, 2001

Proposal for Decision

The State Office Administrative Hearing issued a Proposal for Decision and Order to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on January 11, 2001 Executive Director of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Petitioner v. Mir Ali Haider and Moon Business,Inc. d/b/a Sunny's Chevron Respondent; SOAH Docket No.582-00-0846 TNRCC Docket No.1999-0654-PST-E. In the matter to be considered by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on a date and time to be determined by the Chief Clerk's Office in Room 201S of Building E, 12118 N. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas. This posting is Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Proposal for Decision and Order. The comment period will end 30 days from date of publication. Written public comments should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105 TNRCC PO Box 13087 ,Austin Texas 78711-3087. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Doug Kitts, Chief Clerk's Office, (512) 239-3317.

TRD-200100426

Doug Kitts

Agenda Coordinator

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: January 24, 2001

Proposal for Decision

The State Office Administrative Hearing issued a Proposal for Decision and Order to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on January 17, 2001 Executive Director of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Petitioner v. Angelos Kavadas and Ioannis Daglas dba Katy Freeway Texaco Respondent; SOAH Docket No. 582-00-2098; TNRCC Docket No.1999-1197-PST-E, PST ID No. 0023174. In the matter to be considered by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on a date and time to be determined by the Chief Clerk's Office in Room 201S of Building E, 12118 N. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas. This posting is Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Proposal for Decision and Order. The comment period will end 30 days from date of publication. Written public comments should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105 TNRCC PO Box 13087 ,Austin Texas 78711-3087. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Doug Kitts, Chief Clerk's Office, (512) 239-3317.

TRD-200100427

Doug Kitts

Agenda Coordinator

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: January 24, 2001

Panhandle Regional Planning Commission

Legal Notice

The Panhandle Regional Planning Commission is soliciting bids for a contract to purchase twelve (12) personal computers (PCs) and related equipment. This solicitation is a reissue and modification of the computer procurement notification of December 29, 2000.

To comply with our funding agency's requirements, PRPC will only accept bids for PCs produced by a Tier1/Tier2 manufacturer as designated by the Gartner Group. Tier 1/Tier 2 manufacturers include: Acer, AST, Compaq, Digital, Dell, Gateway, HP, IBM, Micron, NEC, Unisys and Zenith Data Systems.

Bid specifications may be obtained Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 415 West Eighth Ave., Amarillo, Texas 79101. For further information, please contact Mark Dubina, mdubina@prpc.cog.tx.us, or Leslie Hardin, lhardin@prpc.cog.tx.us, or at (806) 372-3381.

Bids must be submitted to the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission no later than 5:00 p.m., February 5, 2001. Bids received after the indicated date and time will not be accepted or considered for award. PRPC reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in any bids or in the bidding process, and may accept the bid or bids deemed to be in its best interest.

TRD-200100406

Tom Dressler

Workforce Development Director

Panhandle Regional Planning Commission

Filed: January 22, 2001

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Notice of Application for a Certificate of Convenience for Proposed Transmission Line

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application filed on January 18, 2001, for a certificate of convenience for a proposed transmission line in Harris and Liberty Counties pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.101(c)(1)(C), and Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §§14.001, 37.051, 37.054, 37.056 and 37.057 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Style and Number: Application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for 138 kV Transmission Line in Harris and Liberty Counties, Texas. Docket Number 23577.

The Application: Reliant Energy HL&P plans to construct a transmission substation to interconnect Sempra Energy Resources' Cedar Bluff Power Station. The transmission substation will be served by a loop from 138 kV Atascocita-Crosby circuit 66E. An expandable three- breaker ring bus will be installed. The substation is designed to ultimately accommodate a six- breaker ring bus.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. The deadline for intervention in the proceeding will be established. The commission should receive a letter requesting intervention on or before the intervention deadline.

TRD-200100404

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 22, 2001

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 January 16, 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 Buena Communications for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23562 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service.

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

TRD-200100338

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 18, 2001

Notice of Application for Waiver of Requirements in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.130

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on January 12, 2001, for waiver of requirements in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.130, Selection of Telecommunications Utilities.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Sprint Communications Company, L.P. doing business as Sprint for Waiver of Requirements in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.130. Docket Number 23552.

The Application: Sprint advises the commission that it will no longer be a provider of residential resale local exchange service and of its intent to default customers that do not select an alternative provider to the underlying providers in order to avoid discontinuance of service. Sprint has notified each of its residential local telephone service customers by letter of the need to select a new local telephone service provider no later than February 16, 2001, or service will default to the underlying service provider. Sprint requests that the commission acknowledge that such default of a customer to the underlying provider does not violate the commission's slamming rules.

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. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All comments should reference Docket Number 23552.

TRD-200100356

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 19, 2001

Notice of Application to Amend Certificated Service Area Boundaries

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application filed on January 19, 2001, to amend certificated service area boundaries in Montgomery and Harris Counties pursuant to §§14.001, 37.051, and 37.054, 37.056, 37.057 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Style and Number: Application of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. (EGSI) and Reliant Energy HL&P (Reliant) to Amend Certificated Service Area Boundaries in Montgomery and Harris Counties. Docket Number 23589.

The Application: The properties involved in the boundary changes are located on four tracts of land. Tract 1, located in an unincorporated area of Montgomery county, consists of approximately 14.9 acres and is located in Imperial Oaks Estates II, Section 4, which consists of 48 lots, none of which currently receive electric service. Tract 1 is certificated to EGSI and will be transferred to Reliant. Tract 2, located in the Woodlands in an unincorporated area of Montgomery County, consists of approximately 52.79 acres located between SH 1488 and property owned by The Woodlands Development Company (WDC). The Parkwood Baptist Church owns the area of Tract 2. Tract 2 is certificated to Reliant and will be transferred to EGSI. Tract 3, located in Montgomery County within the extra-territorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, involved a transfer between EGSI and Reliant of various tracts of WDC property located in The Woodlands. The WDC requested that EGSI and Reliant make these transfers in order to realign the certificated areas of EGSI and Reliant in Village 5 located along Woodlands Parkway in The Woodlands so that only one utility provides electric service in a given area. EGSI provides service to 26 customers in Parcel 3M of Tract 3. The southern part of Parcel 3M is in Reliant's certificated service area. Tract 4, located in an unincorporated area of Harris County, consists of 140 lots (approximately 280 acres) located in the Commons Lake Houston (The Commons). Tract 4 is certificated to EGSI and will be transferred to Reliant. Tract 4 is located in the northern half of Section 1 and the southern half of Section 3 of The Commons. Reliant is presently serving 59 lots in The Commons and has electrical facilities installed in Tract 4. The realignment does not effect electric service to any existing customers.

TRD-200100424

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 24, 2001

Notice of Application to Amend Certificated Service Area Boundary

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on January 12, 2001, to amend a certificated service area boundary in Frio County pursuant to §§14.001, 37.051, and 37.054, 37.056, 37.057 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Style and Number: Application of Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Central Power and Light Company to Amend a Certificated Service Area Boundary Within Frio County. Docket Number 23551.

The Application: Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Medina) and Central Power and Light Company (Applicants) filed a joint application to amend a certificated service area boundary in Frio County. The service boundary amendment is requested to provide service to a home site in an area without existing service. The area is singly certified to Medina. Medina has no facilities close to the requested location. Granting the application would reduce construction costs.

TRD-200100357

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 19, 2001

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On January 16, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and DSLnet Communications, LLC, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23561. 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 23561. 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 February 16, 2001, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23561.

TRD-200100387

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 22, 2001

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On January 16, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Quality Telephone, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23563. 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 23563. 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 February 16, 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.

TRD-200100388

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 22, 2001

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On January 17, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and New Connects, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23574. 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 23574. 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 February 16, 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.

TRD-200100389

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 22, 2001

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On January 17, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Level 3 Communications, LLC, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23575. 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 23575. 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 February 16, 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.

TRD-200100390

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 22, 2001

Public Notice of Intent to File Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a long run incremental cost (LRIC) study pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214

Docket Title and Number. Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint for Approval of LRIC Study for Late Payment Charges Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214 on or about January 22, 2001, Docket Number 23554.

Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning the LRIC study referencing Docket Number 23554. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no later than 45 days after the date of a sufficient study and should be filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200100392

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 22, 2001

Public Notice of Intent to File Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a long run incremental cost (LRIC) study pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214

Docket Title and Number. United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. doing business as Sprint for Approval of LRIC Study for Late Payment Charges Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214 on or about January 22, 2001, Docket Number 23555.

Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning the LRIC study referencing Docket Number 23555. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no later than 45 days after the date of a sufficient study and should be filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200100393

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 22, 2001

Public Notice of Intent to File Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a long run incremental cost (LRIC) study pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215.

Docket Title and Number. Verizon Southwest's Application for Approval of LRIC Study for Conference Connection Services Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215 on or after January 28, 2001, Docket Number 23581.

Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning the LRIC study referencing Docket Number 23581. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no later than 45 days after the date of sufficiency and should be filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200100401

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 22, 2001

University of Houston

Request for Proposal

In compliance with Chapter 2254, Texas Government Code, the University of Houston furnishes this notice of request for proposal. The University of Houston, by and through it's Division of Information Technology, seeks to create a quality management program using the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA) excellence criteria for performance excellence in order to improve its custom responsiveness, employee performance and morale, and overall contribution to the University computing needs. The successful candidate be expected to create and implement a quality management system in Information Technology (IT) to be integrated into the IT strategic plan, which will include (i) developing and conducting workshops with IT executives and managers to create improvement plans based on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award criteria for performance excellence, (ii) conduct quality assessments, (iii) work with IT leadership to set priorities and action plans, (iv) conduct focus groups for unit implementation strategies and (v) implement and evaluate plans.

Proposals for Consultant Services will be received before 5:00 p.m., March 5, 2001 and submitted to: Dr. Betty J. Roberts, Assoc. Vice Chancellor/Assoc. Vice-President for Technology Support Services, University of Houston System, Houston, Texas 77204, telephone: (713) 743-1703, facsimile: (713) 743-1701, e-mail: mailto:BJRoberts@uh.edu

RFP evaluative criteria are: (i) demonstrated competence in creating quality management systems, (ii) demonstrated skills with the Malcolm Baldridge excellence criteria and service as a Senior Examiner on the Macolm Baldridge Board of Examiners, (iii) demonstrated success in leading companies in winning national quality awards, (iv) demonstrated ability to translate MBNQA excellence criteria to a university setting, (v) a minimum of 15 years of experience as a Quality executive, (vi) examples/references of prior consulting or experience in these areas Resume/work vitae of individual(s) who will conduct the program, (vii) cost and (viii) timeframe.

TRD-200100439

Dennis P. Duffy