Request for Applications Concerning Open-Enrollment Charter Guidelines and Application

Texas Education Agency

Eligible Applicants. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting applications under Request for Applications (RFA) #701-01-005 from eligible entities to operate open-enrollment charter schools. Eligible entities include public institutions of higher education, private or independent institutions of higher education, organizations exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 United States Code, §501(c)(3)), or governmental entities. Each prospective applicant is requested to send notice in writing of its intent to submit an application. The notice of intent must be sent to the Division of Charter Schools, Room 6-124, TEA, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494. Failure to notify TEA of intent to apply does not disqualify an applicant from submitting an application for an open-enrollment charter.

Description. The purpose of an open-enrollment charter is to provide an alternative avenue for restructuring schools. An open-enrollment charter offers flexibility and choice for educators, parents, and students. An approved open-enrollment charter school may be located in a facility of a commercial or nonprofit entity or in a school district facility. If the open-enrollment charter school is to be located in a school district facility, it must be operated under the terms established by the board of trustees or governing body of the school district in an agreement governing the relationship between the school and the district.

An open-enrollment charter school will provide instruction to students at one or more elementary or secondary grade levels as provided by the charter. It is governed under the specifications of the charter and retains authority to operate for the term of the charter contingent on satisfactory student performance as defined by the state accountability system. An open-enrollment charter school does not have the authority to impose taxes.

An open-enrollment charter school is subject to federal laws and certain state laws governing public schools, including laws and rules relating to a criminal offense, requirements relating to the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS), criminal history records, high school graduation, special education programs, bilingual education, prekindergarten programs, extracurricular activities, health and safety provisions, and public school accountability. An open-enrollment charter school is immune from liability to the same extent as a school district, and its employees and volunteers are immune from liability to the same extent as school district employees and volunteers. An employee of an open-enrollment charter school who qualifies for membership in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas shall be covered under the system to the same extent a qualified employee of a school district is covered.

Project Amount. For each student enrolled in an open-enrollment charter school, Texas Education Code (TEC), §12.106(b), requires the commissioner of education to distribute to the school an amount equal to the following: the amount provided for the student under the specific Foundation School Program for which the school is chartered, plus the transportation allotment for which the student would be entitled; less an amount equal to the sum of the school's tuition receipts under TEC, §12.107, plus the school's distribution from the Available School Fund. An open-enrollment charter school is entitled to receive local funds from the school district in which a student attending the school resides and may not charge tuition to a student. An open-enrollment charter shall not discriminate in admission policy on the basis of sex, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, academic or athletic ability, or the district the child would otherwise attend. An open-enrollment charter school may deny admission to a student with a criminal record or documented discipline problems.

Selection Criteria. A complete description of selection criteria is included in the RFA.

The State Board of Education (SBOE) may approve open-enrollment charter schools as provided in TEC, §12.101, and §12.1011. TEC, §12.1011(a)(1), authorizes the SBOE to grant charters for open-enrollment charter schools that adopt an express policy providing for the admission of students eligible for a public education grant under TEC, Chapter 29, Subchapter G. Additionally, TEC, §12.1011(a)(2), authorizes the SBOE to grant an unspecified number of charters for open-enrollment charter schools for which at least 75% of the prospective student population, as specified in the proposed charter, will be students who have dropped out of school or are at risk of dropping out of school as defined by TEC, §29.081. The SBOE has approved 193 charter schools to date. There is no cap on the number of 75% rule charters that can be granted to serve at-risk populations. There are currently no standard open-enrollment charters available.

An application for an open-enrollment charter must state whether it is being submitted for consideration under TEC, §12.1011(a)(1), or TEC, §12.1011(a)(2). Applications submitted under TEC, §12.1011(a)(1), will be considered separately from those submitted under TEC, §12.1011(a)(2). The SBOE may approve applicants to ensure representation of urban, suburban, and rural communities; various instructional settings; innovative programs; diverse student populations and geographic regions; and various eligible entities. The SBOE will consider Statements of Impact from any school district whose enrollment is likely to be affected by the open-enrollment charter school. The SBOE may also consider the history of the sponsoring entity and the credentials and background of its board members.

Requesting the Application. An application must be submitted under SBOE guidelines to be considered. A complete copy of the publication "Open-Enrollment Charter Guidelines and Application" (RFA #701-01-005), which includes an application and procedures, may be obtained by writing the: Division of Charter Schools, Room 6-124, TEA, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, or by calling (512) 463-9575.

Deadline for Receipt of Applications. An application must be received by the Document Control Center, Room 6-108, TEA, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Tuesday, June 5, 2001, to be eligible for consideration

Further Information. For clarifying information about the open-enrollment charter school application, contact Mary Perry, Division of Charter Schools, TEA, (512) 463-9575, or by e-mail at mperry@tea.state.tx.us.

TRD-200101523

Criss Cloudt

Associate Commissioner, Accountability Reporting and Research

Texas Education Agency

Request for Applications for English Literacy and Civics Education, 2001-2004

Eligible Applicants. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting applications under Request for Applications (RFA) #701-01-015 for federal Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) funds to provide English literacy and civics education programs. According to the provisions of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, §203(5), eligible providers are: local educational agencies; community-based organizations of demonstrated effectiveness; volunteer literacy organizations of demonstrated effectiveness; institutions of higher education; public or private nonprofit agencies; libraries; public housing authorities; nonprofit institutions that are not described previously that have the ability to provide literacy services to adults and families; or a consortium of agencies, organizations, institutions, libraries, or authorities described previously. For-profit entities are not eligible providers.

Description. English Literacy and Civics education programs emphasize contextualized instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, naturalization procedures, civic participation, and U.S. History and government to help students acquire the skills and knowledge to become active and informed parents, workers, and community members. This initiative is not intended simply to expand English literacy services, but to provide immigrants and other limited English proficient (LEP) populations an integrated program of services that incorporates English literacy and civics education services.

Eligible providers apply directly to TEA for federal EL Civics funds for at least two of the three following program components: (1) EL Civics program implementation; (2) EL Civics enrichment; and (3) EL Civics Intergenerational services. Providers may not apply for a single component. All EL Civics applications are submitted on TEA Standard Application System (SAS) forms (SAS #A317) provided in the RFA. The state plan and State Board of Education (SBOE) rules require applicants to have at least one year of experience in providing adult education and literacy services proposed in the application. Eligible providers are encouraged to maximize the fiscal resources available for EL Civics services to undereducated immigrants and other LEP populations to avoid unproductive duplication of services and excessive administrative costs by forming cooperatives and using fiscal agents as authorized by federal regulations and SBOE rules. Collaboration with other mutually supportive programs within the community will be a necessary prerequisite for funding. Applicants that are not public education entities must submit indicators of financial stability with the application to TEA. All nonprofit organizations, including open-enrollment charter schools, are required to submit proof of nonprofit status. Other conditions for submittal of applications and funding are contained in the RFA.

Dates of Project. The English Literacy and Civics project will be implemented during the 2001-2002 school year(s). Applicants should plan for a starting date of no earlier than July 1, 2001, and an ending date of no later than June 30, 2002.

Project Amount. Funding will be provided for approximately 20 projects. Each project will receive a maximum of $100,000 for the 2001-2002 school year. Project funding in the second year will be based on satisfactory progress of the first-year objectives and activities and on general budget approval by the SBOE and the commissioner of education and appropriations by the U.S. Congress. This project is funded 100% from federal funds ($2,080,859): Consolidated Appropriations Act, §1000(a)(4), P.L. 106-113.

Selection Criteria. Applications will be selected based on total points awarded. Applicants must achieve an overall score of 70 and address each requirement as specified in the RFA satisfactorily to be considered for funding. Priority will be placed on applications recruiting and serving the most educationally disadvantaged immigrants and other LEP populations, providing services beyond the scope of naturalization and that include comprehensive, integrated civic participation. The TEA reserves the right to select from the highest-ranking applications those that address all requirements in the RFA and are most advantageous to the project.

The TEA is not obligated to approve an application, provide funds, or endorse any application submitted in response to this RFA. This RFA does not commit TEA to pay any costs before an application is approved. The issuance of this RFA does not obligate TEA to award a grant or pay any costs incurred in preparing a response.

Requesting the Application. A complete copy of RFA #701-01-015 may be obtained by writing the: Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education Agency, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701; by calling (512) 463-9304; by faxing (512) 463-9811; or by e-mailing dcc@tmail.tea.state.tx.us. Please refer to the RFA number and title in your request. Provide your name, complete mailing address, and phone number including area code. 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 RFA, contact Dr. Sheila Rosenberg, Division of Adult and Community Education, TEA, (512) 463-9294.

Deadline for Receipt of Applications. Applications must be received in the Document Control Center of the TEA by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Thursday, May 31, 2001, to be considered for funding.

TRD-200101522

Criss Cloudt

Associate Commissioner, Accountability Reporting and Research

Texas Education Agency

Filed: March 14, 2001

Texas General Land Office

Correction of Error

The Texas General Land Office proposed an amendment to §15.11. The rule appeared in the February 23, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 1661).

Due to agency error, on page 1662, §15.11(a)(12) should read: "Nueces County".

Subparagraphs (A) thru (D) remain the same.

New paragraph 13 should read: "(13) Village of Surfside Beach (adopted December 12, 2000)."

TRD-200101514

Texas Department of Health

Notice of Amendment to the Radioactive Material License of Waste Control Specialists, LLC

Notice is hereby given by the Texas Department of Health (department), Bureau of Radiation Control that it has amended Radioactive Material License Number L04971 issued to Waste Control Specialists, LLC (WCS) located in Andrews County, Texas, one mile North of State Highway 176, 250 feet East of the Texas/New Mexico State Line; 30 miles West of Andrews, Texas.

The issuance of amendment number13 authorizes the use of the Commodore SL2 unit to treat mixed waste using solvated electron technology.

The department has determined that the amendment of the license, 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 289, and the documentation submitted by the licensee provide reasonable assurance that the licensee's radioactive waste facility is sited, designed, operated, and will be decommissioned and closed in accordance with the requirements of 25 TAC Chapter 289; the amendment of the license will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public or the environment; and the activity represented by the amendment of the license will not have a significant effect on the human environment.

This notice affords the opportunity for a public hearing upon written request within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice by a person affected as required by Texas Health and Safety Code §401.116 and as set out in 25 TAC §289.205(f). 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 person affected may request a hearing by writing Mr. Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189. Any request for a hearing must contain the name and address of the person who considers himself affected by this action, identify the subject license, specify the reasons why the person considers himself affected, and state the relief sought. If the person is represented by an agent, the name and address of the agent must be stated. Should no request for a public hearing be timely filed, the agency action will be final.

A public hearing, if requested, shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Texas Health and Safety Code, §401.114, the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 2001, Texas Government Code), the formal hearing procedures of the department (25 Texas Administrative Code §1.21. et seq.) and the procedures of the State Office of Administrative Hearings (1 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 155).

A copy of the license amendment and supporting materials are available for public inspection and copying at the office of the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 834-6688, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (except holidays). Information relative to inspection and copying the documents may be obtained by contacting Chrissie Toungate, Custodian of Records, Bureau of Radiation Control.

TRD-200101459

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 12, 2001

Notice of Amendment to the Texas Schedule of Controlled Substances

On March 5, 2001, Charles E. Bell, M.D., Executive Deputy Commissioner, Texas Department of Health, signed an order amending the Texas Schedule of Controlled Substances, placing Dihydroetorphine into Schedule II. This amendment supercedes the prior notification of placement of Dihydroetorphine into Schedule II.

The Deputy Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a final rule which places the substance Dihydroetorphine into Schedule II of the Federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Dihydroetorphine is an opiate-like substance with potent analgesic effects, and is currently controlled under Schedule II of the CSA as a thebaine derivative. Dihydroetorphine is not marketed or used medically in the United States. This action was based on the following:

(1) Dihydroetorphine has been added to Schedule I of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961;

(2) as a signatory Member to the 1961 Convention, the United States is obligated to control Dihydroetorphine under national drug control legislation (i.e., the CSA).

Pursuant to §481.034(g), as amended by the 75th legislature, of the Texas Controlled Substances Act, Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code, at least 31 days have expired since notice of the above referenced action was published in the Federal Register , and in my capacity as Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Texas Department of Health, I, Charles E. Bell, M.D., do hereby order that the substance Dihydroetorphine be added to Schedule II of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. Schedule II of said Act is hereby amended to read as follows:

SCHEDULE II

Schedule II consists of:

Schedule II substances, vegetable origin or chemical synthesis

the following substances, however produced, except those narcotic drugs listed in other schedules:

(1) Opium and opiate, and a salt, compound, derivative, or preparation of opium or opiate, other than thebaine-derived butorphanol, naloxone and its salts, naltrexone and its salts, and nalmefene and its salts, but including:

(1-1) Codeine;

(1-2) Dihydroetorphine; *

(1-3) Ethylmorphine;

(1-4) Etorphine hydrochloride;

(1-5) Granulated opium;

(1-6) Hydrocodone;

(1-7) Hydromorphone;

(1-8) Metopon;

(1-9) Morphine;

(1-10) Opium extracts;

(1-11) Opium fluid extracts;

(1-12) Oxycodone;

(1-13) Oxymorphone;

(1-14) Powdered opium;

(1-15) Raw opium;

(1-16) Thebaine; and,

(1-17) Tincture of opium;

(2) a salt, compound, isomer, derivative, or preparation of a substance that is chemically equivalent or identical to a substance described by Paragraph (1) of Schedule II substances, vegetable origin or chemical synthesis, other than the isoquinoline alkaloids of opium;

(3) Opium poppy and poppy straw;

(4) Cocaine, including:

(4-1) its salts, its optical, position, and geometric isomers, and the salts of those isomers; and

(4-2) coca leaves and a salt, compound, derivative, or preparation of coca leaves that is chemically equivalent or identical to a substance described by this paragraph, other than decocainized coca leaves or extractions of coca leaves that do not contain cocaine or ecgonine; and

(5) Concentrate of poppy straw, meaning the crude extract of poppy straw in liquid, solid, or powder form that contains the phenanthrene alkaloids of the opium poppy;

Opiates

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Schedule II stimulants

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Schedule II depressants

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Schedule II hallucinogenic substances

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Schedule II precursors

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Changes to the schedules are designated by an asterisk (*)

Done in Austin, Texas this 5th day of March, 2001 in witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal of office.

Charles E. Bell, M. D., Executive Deputy Commissioner

TRD-200101466

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 12, 2001

Notice of Emergency Cease and Desist and Impoundment Order Issued to Siemens Medical Systems

Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau) ordered Siemens Medical Systems (licensee-L02601, expired) of Grand Prairie to immediately cease and desist use of any radioactive material. The order also requires the licensee to immediately impound the radioactive material in place, or transfer the radioactive material for storage or disposal to a licensee authorized to possess radioactive material. The bureau determined that continued unauthorized possession and/or use of the radioactive material without a valid license constitutes an immediate threat to public health and safety, and the existence of an emergency.

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

TRD-200101465

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 12, 2001

Notice of Emergency Cease and Desist and Impoundment Order on Bandy & Associates, Inc.

Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau) ordered Bandy & Associates, Inc. (licensee-L04296, expired) of Houston to immediately cease and desist use of any radioactive material. The order also requires the licensee to immediately impound the radioactive material in place, or transfer the radioactive material for storage or disposal to a licensee authorized to possess radioactive material. The bureau determined that continued unauthorized possession and/or use of the radioactive material without a valid license constitutes an immediate threat to public health and safety, and the existence of an emergency.

TRD-200101463

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 12, 2001

Notice of Emergency Cease and Desist and Impoundment Order on Robco Production Logging, Inc.

Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau) ordered Robco Production Logging, Inc. (licensee-L04925, expired) of Snyder to immediately cease and desist use of any radioactive material. The order also requires the licensee to immediately impound the radioactive material in place, or transfer the radioactive material for storage or disposal to a licensee authorized to possess radioactive material. The bureau determined that continued unauthorized possession and/or use of the radioactive material without a valid license constitutes an immediate threat to public health and safety, and the existence of an emergency.

TRD-200101464

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 12, 2001

Notice of Intent to Revoke Certificates of Registration

Pursuant to 25 Texas Administrative Code §289.205, the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas Department of Health (department), filed complaints against the following registrants: Arthur W. Coleman, D.D.S. & Associates, Houston, R24360; M. Jerome Holmes, D.D.S., Humble, R21971; Scott Summerlin, D.D.S., Irving, R19962; Highpoint Dental, Inc., Dallas, R16323; McAllen Primary Care Associates, McAllen, R25204; William P. King, M.D., P.A., Corpus Christi, R17043; Richard L. Becker, D.O., Garland, R15937; X-Ray Diagnostics, Inc., El Paso, R20762.

The complaints allege that these registrants have failed to pay required annual fees. The department intends to revoke the certificates of registration; order the registrants to cease and desist use of radiation machine(s); order the registrants to divest themselves of such equipment; and order the registrants to present evidence satisfactory to the bureau that they have complied with the orders and the provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 401. If the fee is paid within 30 days of the date of each complaint, the department will not issue an order.

This notice affords the opportunity to the registrants for a hearing to show cause why the certificates of registration should not be revoked. A written request for a hearing must be received by the bureau within 30 days from the date of service of the complaint to be valid. Such written request must be filed with Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189. Should no request for a public hearing be timely filed or if the fee is not paid, the certificates of registration will be revoked at the end of the 30-day period of notice.

TRD-200101461

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 12, 2001

Notice of Intent to Revoke Radioactive Material Licenses

The complaints allege that these licensees have failed to pay required annual fees. The department intends to revoke the radioactive material licenses; order the licensees to cease and desist use of such radioactive materials; order the licensees to divest themselves of the radioactive material; and order the licensees to present evidence satisfactory to the bureau that they have complied with the orders and the provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 401. If the fee is paid within 30 days of the date of each complaint, the department will not issue an order.

This notice affords the opportunity to the licensees for a hearing to show cause why the radioactive material licenses should not be revoked. A written request for a hearing must be received by the bureau within 30 days from the date of service of the complaint to be valid. Such written request must be filed with Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189. Should no request for a public hearing be timely filed or if the fee is not paid, the radioactive material licenses will be revoked at the end of the 30-day period of notice.

TRD-200101460

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 12, 2001

Notice of Preliminary Report for Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Notice of Violation Issued to CYVON Imaging, Inc., DBA Community Diagnostics

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 CYVON Imaging, Inc., doing business as Community Diagnostics (registrant-M00702) of Dallas. A total penalty of $12,000 is proposed to be assessed to the registrant for alleged violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code §289.230.

TRD-200101462

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 12, 2001

Notice of Revocation of the Radioactive Material License of El Paso Inspection, Inc.

The Texas Department of Health, having duly filed complaints pursuant to 25 Texas Administrative Code §289.205, has revoked the following radioactive material license: El Paso Inspection, Inc., Sunland, New Mexico, L04599, February 15, 2001.

TRD-200101458

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 12, 2001

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (VISION HOUSING INITIATIVE DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on April 23, 2001 at Noon, at the Harvey Avenue Baptist Church, 1257 East Harvey Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $57,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned to Vision Housing Initiative (I), L.L.C., an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) corporation, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of six separate multifamily housing projects (collectively, the "Projects") located in the cities of Fort Worth, Houston and Pasadena, Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the multifamily housing projects described as follows: Parkside Apartments, 170 units, 3101 Sappington Place, Fort Worth, Texas 76116 and Huntington Place, 184 units, 4900 N. Bryant Irvin, Fort Worth, Texas 76116. The Projects will be owned by Vision Housing Initiative (I), L.L.C.

All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views with respect to the Project and the issuance of the Bonds. Questions or request for additional information may be direct to Daniel C. Owen at the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, 1715 West 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703; 1-888-638-3555 ext. 404.

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

Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting should contact Glenda Houchin David, ADA Responsible Employee, at 1-888-638-3555, ext.417 through Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Individuals who require child care to be provided at this meeting should contact Glenda Houchin David at 1-888-638-3555, ext. 417, at least five days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Daniel Owen at dowen@tsahc.com.

TRD-200101511

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (VISION HOUSING INITIATIVE DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on April 24, 2001 at Noon, at the Cullen Missionary Baptist Church, 13233 Cullen Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77047, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $57,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned to Vision Housing Initiative (I), L.L.C., an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) corporation, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of six separate multifamily housing projects (collectively, the "Projects") located in the cities of Fort Worth, Houston and Pasadena, Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the multifamily housing projects described as follows: Kingsgate Village Apartments, 312 units, 7298 Kings Gate Circle, Houston, Texas 77074; Westfield Apartments, 424 units, 14405 Rio Bonito, Houston, Texas 77083 and Bennington Square Apartments, 313 units, 6300 W. Bellfort, Houston, Texas 77033. The Projects will be owned by Vision Housing Initiative (I), L.L.C.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Daniel Owen at dowen@tsahc.com.

TRD-200101512

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Filed: March 14, 2001

Request for Information

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (VISION HOUSING INITIATIVE DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on April 25, 2001 at Noon, at the Grace Congregational Church, 207 South Main Street, Pasadena, Texas, 77506, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $57,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned to Vision Housing Initiative (I), L.L.C., an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) corporation, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of six separate multifamily housing projects (collectively, the "Projects") located in the cities of Fort Worth, Houston and Pasadena, Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the Vista del Sol Apartments containing 264 units, located at 701 South Avenue, Pasadena, Texas 77503. The Projects will be owned by Vision Housing Initiative (I), L.L.C.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Daniel Owen at dowen@tsahc.com.

TRD-200101513

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Filed: March 14, 2001

Houston-Galveston Area Council

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) solicits a qualified organization to provide an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) or similar system for The Worksource - Gulf Coast Careers. The Gulf Coast workforce system serves businesses and residents in the 13-county Gulf Coast region of Southwest Texas, which includes the City of Houston at its core. The contiguous counties that make up the region include Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller and Wharton. Prospective proposers may obtain a copy of the Request for Information by contacting Carol Kimmick at 713.993.4522 or by sending email to ckimmick@hgac.cog.tx.us. The Request for Information may also be downloaded at http://www.gulfcoastcareers.org. Responses are due at H-GAC offices by 12:00 noon on Friday, March 23, 2001. Late responses will not be accepted. There will be no exceptions.

TRD-200101487

Jack Steele

Executive Director

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Filed: March 12, 2001

Request for Proposals

Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) seeks sealed proposals for the procurement of printed materials for Workforce System funded by H-GAC. Part 1 includes brochures, mailers, folders and information sheets. Part 2 includes business cards, letterhead, envelopes, and labels. Online ordering system capability desired. Proposal Specifications are numbered: RFP-0301. The deadline for submitting proposals will be Friday March 23, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. CST. The RFP can be obtained by calling buyer Greg Cruthirds at (713) 993-4591 or access web site www.hgac.cog.tx.us

TRD-200101488

Jack Steele

Executive Director

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Filed: March 12, 2001

Texas Department of Human Services

Family Violence Program Announcement of Availability of Funds

The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) Family Violence Program announces the availability of funds not to exceed $1,300,000 to provide nonresidential services which promote self sufficiency and independence for domestic violence victims, pursuant to the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, US Department of Health and Human Services.

Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to eligible nonprofit applicants who best demonstrate the ability to efficiently deliver services to domestic violence victims in Texas, as outlined in the Request for Proposals. Each proposal will be reviewed and rated by a committee on a scale of 100 points. It is intended that a minimum of one proposal will be selected from each of the 11 DHS regions; however, awards will be made only to those proposals receiving a score of 85 points or above. Awards for the initial contracts will be funded at a maximum of $100,000 each. Based on performance and availability of federal funds, the department intends to renew the contracts with maximum funding levels for Year 2 of $75,000, and Year 3 of $50,000.

Historically Underutilized Businesses, Minority Businesses and Women's Enterprises and Small Businesses who qualify are encouraged to apply. Additional eligibility qualifications are outlined in the Request for Proposals.

Applicant agencies currently operating under contract with DHS to provide family violence services may not apply for funds under this announcement for the purpose of funding existing services. Such applicant agencies must propose to initiate new, expanded, and/or innovative services which meet an unmet need as specified in the Request for Proposals.

The initial contract period for this announcement is September 1, 2001 to August 31, 2002. All proposals must be received at DHS by 5:00 p.m. C.S.T. on May 4, 2001 .

The Request for Proposal described in this announcement may be obtained through the DHS web site at http://www.dhs.state.tx.us/providers/business/index.html, or by contacting Karen Parker, Family Violence Program Coordinator, Texas Department of Human Services, PO Box 149030, Mail Code W-230, Austin, Texas 78714-0930 through written request, email to karen.parker@dhs.state.tx.us, fax (512) 438-5538, or phone (512) 438- 2239.

TRD-200101490

Paul Leche

General Counsel

Texas Department of Human Services

Filed: March 13, 2001

Texas Department of Insurance

Insurer Services

Application for incorporation in the State of Texas by HOMESITE LLOYD'S OF TEXAS, a domestic lloyds company. The home office is in Austin, Texas.

Application to change the name of WISCONSIN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY to HUMANADENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign life company. The home office is in De Pere, Wisconsin.

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-200101510

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Third Party Administrator Applications

The Commissioner of Insurance, at a public hearing under Docket No. 2484 scheduled for April 26, 2001 at 9:30 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 2001 model Private Passenger Automobile Physical Damage Rating Symbols and revised identification information. Staff's petition (Ref. No. A-0301-03-I), was filed on March 8, 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 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-0301-03-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, Associate Commissioner, Property & Casualty Program, 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-200101420

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 9, 2001

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

Application for incorporation in Texas of Global Benefit Solutions, Inc., a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Austin, Texas.

Application for admission to Texas of New England Benefit Companies, a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Warwick, Rhode Island.

Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits, MC 107-5A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.

TRD-200101506

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 14, 2001

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Enforcement Orders

An agreed order was entered regarding THE NEW JATS CORPORATION DBA GRAHAM FOOD MARKET AND LAUNDRYMAT, Docket No. 1999-0445-PST-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $8,750 in administrative penalties with $7,750 deferred.

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.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF BRENHAM, Docket No. 2000-0483- MSW-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $1,250 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting BILL DAVIS, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-6793, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding 7HC CORPORATION, Docket No. 2000-0878- AIR-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $3,000 in administrative penalties with $600 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting STACEY YOUNG, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-1899, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CHEVRON U.S.A., INCORPORATED, Docket No. 2000-0745-AIR-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $102,500 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding CROSS TIMBERS OPERATING COMPANY, Docket No. 2000-0751-AIR-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $3,750 in administrative penalties with $750 deferred.

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 FORMOSA HYDROCARBONS COMPANY, INC., Docket No. 2000-0816-AIR-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $5,500 in administrative penalties with $1,100 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting GARY MCDONALD, Enforcement Coordinator at (361)825-3122, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding MURMER, INCORPORATED, Docket No. 2000-0692-IHW-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $5,500 in administrative penalties with $1,100 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.

A default order was entered regarding EDDIE LEE COPES, Docket No. 1999-1408- OSS-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $2,188 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 default order was entered regarding CHARLES R. MCKINNEY DBA MCKINNEY'S SHELL STATION, Docket No. 2000-0124-PST-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $6,250 in administrative penalties.

A default order was entered regarding BOBBY D. HAMILTON DBA TEXAS GULF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Docket No. 1999-1338-OSI-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $875 in administrative penalties.

A default order was entered regarding ALLEN WATTS DBA LAGO VISTA UTILITY, Docket No. 1998-1105-PWS-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $3,906 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding MOSCOW WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, Docket No. 2000-0092-MLM-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $7,663 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF PLAINVIEW, Docket No. 2000- 0893-MSW-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $1,000 in administrative penalties with $200 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting SUSAN JOHNSON, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-2555, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF PERRYTON, Docket No. 2000-0926- MSW-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $900 in administrative penalties with $180 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting KENT HEATH, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-4575, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding T REX CONSULTING, INC., Docket No. 2000-0649-MSW-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $3,750 in administrative penalties.

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 CITY OF ALICE, Docket No. 2000-0500- MSW-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $1,000 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding ALBERT H. KORENEK DBA COUNTRY OAKS ARBOR MHP, Docket No. 2000-0723-MWD-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $900 in administrative penalties with $180 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting ERIKA FAIR, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-6673, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF GRAND SALINE, Docket No. 2000- 0682-MWD-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $1,500 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting TERRY MURPHY, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-5025, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding RICHEY ROAD MUD, Docket No. 2000-0404- MWD-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $3,000 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding FORT BEND COUNTY WCID NO. 2, Docket No. 2000-1006-MWD-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $7,500 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting JOHN MEAD, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-6010, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, Docket No. 2000-0301-MWD-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $31,250 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding NAMU CORPORATION DBA QUICK STOP, Docket No. 2000-0581-PST-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $3,500 in administrative penalties with $700 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting THOMAS GREIMEL, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-5690, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding MR. TADDESE FEREDE DBA MOBIL #12- QDO, Docket No. 2000-0909-PST-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $6,000 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 MINH-HUNG LAM DBA MATHIS COUNTRY MARKET AND INNPAC ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., Docket No. 2000-0561-PST-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $8,500 in administrative penalties with $1,700 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 CITY OF CANTON, Docket No. 2000-0700- PST-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $9,000 in administrative penalties with $1,800 deferred.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF LAWN, Docket No. 2000-0727-PWS- E on February 24, 2001 assessing $313 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting KARA DUDASH, Enforcement Coordinator at (915)698-9674, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding TOWN & COUNTRY FOOD STORES, INC., Docket No. 2000-0946-PWS-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $100 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting GARY SHIPP, Enforcement Coordinator at (806)796-7092, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding FLAMINGO LAKES LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION DBA FLAMINGO LAKES WATER SYSTEM, Docket No. 2000-1096- PWS-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $313 in administrative penalties.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF BIG SANDY, Docket No. 2000-0966- PWS-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $313 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting SANDY VANCLEAVE, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-0667, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A default order was entered regarding HAROLD BRICE DBA AMISTAD WATER SYSTEM, Docket No. 1999-0987-PWS-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $2,813 in administrative penalties.

A default order was entered regarding DANNY VISCONTI DBA DFW AUTO SALES, Docket No. 1999-1227-AIR-E on February 24, 2001 assessing $500 in administrative penalties.

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

TRD-200101383

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 7, 2001

Notice of Public Comment and Hearing

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission or TNRCC), under Title 30 TAC Chapter 122 (30 TAC Chapter 122), is providing an opportunity for public comment and a notice and comment hearing (hearing), if one is requested, in order to receive testimony concerning the draft Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) General Operating Permit (GOP) No. 2 and the Periodic Monitoring GOP No. 2.

The Operating Permit Program under 30 TAC Chapter 122 provides a compliance and enforcement tool by codifying all applicable air regulatory requirements for a specific site (major sources, and non-major sources as designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency) into an operating permit. The CAM and periodic monitoring are types of monitoring required by 30 TAC Chapter 122 for various emission units. Draft CAM GOP No. 2 and draft Periodic Monitoring GOP No. 2 contain monitoring options that are designed to satisfy 30 TAC Chapter 122. Permit holders will be able to use these monitoring options to comply with 30 TAC Chapter 122 CAM and periodic monitoring requirements. If use of a monitoring option is approved by the executive director, the monitoring option will be codified in the permit or enforceable GOP application for the site.

For emission units affected, draft CAM GOP No. 2 and draft Periodic Monitoring GOP No. 2 contain monitoring options for emission limitations and standards regulating the following source categories: storage tanks (Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 60, Subpart K, Ka and Kb; Title 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart Y; 30 TAC §§115.112 - 115.119; 30 TAC §111.111(a)(4)(A)); loading/unloading (40 CFR 60, Subpart XX; 40 CFR 61, Subpart B; 30 TAC §111.111(a)(4)(A), 30 TAC §§115.211 - 115.219 and 30 TAC §§115.541 - 115.549); organic solvents (degreasing) (30 TAC §111.111(a)(4)(A) and 30 TAC §§115.412 - 115.419); vent gas (30 TAC §111.111(a)(4)(A) and 30 TAC §§115.121 - 115.129); water separators (30 TAC §111.111(a)(4)(A) and 30 TAC §§115.131 - 115.139); gas sweetening (30 TAC §111.111(a)(4)(A) and 30 TAC §112.7).

Draft CAM GOP No. 2 and draft Periodic Monitoring GOP No. 2 are subject to the procedural requirements of 30 TAC Chapter 122, which include a 30-day public comment period with an opportunity to request a hearing. Any person who may be affected by the emission of air pollutants from emission units that may be authorized to operate under draft CAM GOP No. 2 or draft Periodic Monitoring GOP No. 2 is entitled to request, in writing, a hearing on the relevant draft GOP during the 30-day public notice comment period. If requesting a hearing, please indicate the draft GOP for which the hearing is requested.

If requested, a hearing will be held in Austin on April 27, 2001, in Building F, Room 2210, at 2:00 p.m., at the commission's central office located at 12100 Park 35 Circle. The hearing is structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. Open discussion will not occur during the hearing; however, a TNRCC staff member will be available to discuss the draft GOPs 30 minutes prior to the hearing and will also answer questions after the hearing.

Copies of the draft GOPs may be obtained from the commission's Web Site at http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/permitting/airperm/index.html#oppermits or by contacting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Office of Permitting, Remediation and Registration, Air Permits Division at (512) 239-1334. Comments or hearing requests may be mailed to Mr. Bruce McFarland, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Office of Permitting, Remediation and Registration, Air Permits Division, MC 163, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711- 3087 or faxed to (512) 239-1070. All comments or hearing requests should reference draft CAM GOP No. 2 or Periodic Monitoring GOP No. 2, as appropriate. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., April 23, 2001. To inquire about the submittal of comments, to find out if a hearing will be held, or for further information, contact Mr. Bruce McFarland with the Office of Permitting, Remediation and Registration, Air Permits Division, at (512) 239-1132.

Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the agency at (512) 239-4900. Persons with hearing impairment may call 1-800-RELAY-TX (TDD). Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

TRD-200101501

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 13, 2001

Notice of Revised Water District Applications

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) will conduct a hearing on a petition for dissolution of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 324 (District) The petition was signed by Robert M. Allen, managing partner of Yaupon Ranch, L.L.C., a Texas Limited Liability Company, being the owner of a majority of the property located within the District (Petitioner). 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, May 2, 2001 Building E, Room 201S 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin, Texas . On June 3, 1987, the Texas Water Commission created the District. It operates under Texas Water Code Chapters 49 and 54 as a municipal utility district. The Petitioner states the dissolution is desirable since an adjacent district has expressed a willingness to annex the Petitioner's land and provide it with utility service. The petition states the District: (1) has performed none of the functions for which it was created for five consecutive years proceeding 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 1994 through 1996 and evidence on nonfiling for 1997 and 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 application if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. The Executive Director may approve the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after 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 applicant and the TNRCC Internal Control Number; (3) the statement "I/we request a contested case hearing"; and (4) a brief description of how you would be affected by the granting of the request in a way not common to the general public. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the application which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the TNRCC Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not approve the application and will forward the application and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.

Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning 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.

TRD-200101381

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 7, 2001

Notice of Revised Water District Applications

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) will conduct a hearing on a petition for dissolution of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 324 (District) The petition was signed by Robert M. Allen, managing partner of Yaupon Ranch, L.L.C., a Texas Limited Liability Company, being the owner of a majority of the property located within the District (Petitioner). 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, May 9 , 2001 Building E, Room 201S 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin, Texas . On June 3, 1987, the Texas Water Commission created the District. It operates under Texas Water Code Chapters 49 and 54 as a municipal utility district. The Petitioner states the dissolution is desirable since an adjacent district has expressed a willingness to annex the Petitioner's land and provide it with utility service. The petition states the District: (1) has performed none of the functions for which it was created for five consecutive years proceeding 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 1994 through 1996 and evidence on nonfiling for 1997 and 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.

TRD-200101491

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 13, 2001

Notice of Water Rights Applications

LLOYD E. AND BETTY LEIFESTE,1294 Bandera Highway, Kerrville, Texas, 78028, applicants, seek an amendment to Certificate of Adjudication No. 12-3775 pursuant to §11.122, Texas Water Code, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC § 295.1, et seq. Lloyd E. and Betty Leifeste, have acquired a portion of Certificate of Adjudication No. 12-3775 which authorizes owners to divert and use not to exceed 577.66 acre-feet of water per annum from the Little River, tributary of the Brazos River, Brazos River Basin, Milam County, for irrigation of 276.03 acres of land out of 540.17 acres out of a 581.604 acre-tract and a 187.401 acre-tract. The aforesaid acreage for irrigation is located in the Leander Harl Survey, Abstract No. 194, the James Montgomery Survey, Abstract No. 259, and the W. D. Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 363 in Milam County, Texas. The authorized diversion rate is 2.42 cfs (1090 gpm) and has a time priority of April 10, 1960. Lloyd E. and Betty Leifeste seek to amend Certificate of Adjudication No. 3775 by adding 264.14 acres of land for irrigation to the aforesaid 276.03 acres being a total of 540.17 acres located in the Leander Harl Survey, Abstract No. 194, the James Montgomery Survey, Abstract No. 259, the W. D. Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 363, and the A. G. Perry Survey, Abstract No. 44. The additional acreage for irrigation is located nearby and connected to a portion of the existing irrigated land by an easement for water transportation; and immediately adjacent to another portion of the existing irrigated land. Applicants also seek to divert and use not to exceed an additional 500 acre-feet of water per annum at a maximum combined rate of 6.3 cfs (2830 gpm) to irrigate the aforesaid 540.17 acres and to add two diversion points to anywhere on the applicant's property between Latitude 30.864° N, Longitude 96.800° W and Latitude 30.855° N, Longitude 96.804° W adjoining the Little River in Milam County, Texas.

STONEBRIAR COUNTRY CLUB JOINT VENTURE, 5050 Country Club Drive, Frisco, Texas 75304, applicant seeks a permit pursuant to §§11.121 and 11.042 of the Texas Water Code, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §§ 295.1, et seq. The Executive Director recommends that mailed and published public notice of the application be given pursuant to 30 TAC §295.151 to all the water rights owners in the Trinity River Basin. Pursuant to a compliance agreement with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) dated January 15, 2000, Stonebriar Country Club Joint Venture, applicant, seeks authorization to maintain three (3) existing on-channel reservoirs (Lakes 2, 3 and 4) located on an unnamed tributary of Stewart Creek, tributary of Elm Fork Trinity River, tributary of the Trinity River, Trinity River Basin and impound therein a combined total of 31.68 acre-feet of contract water and/or reclaimed water. These on-channel reservoirs are designed to pass-through state water which the applicant is not authorized to impound. Applicant further seeks to use the bed and banks of the unnamed tributary of Stewart Creek to convey private water from an off- channel reservoir (Lake No. 1) through Lake No. 2 and Lake No. 3 to Lake No. 4 for reservoir operating level maintenance and irrigation. A maximum of 405 acre-feet of private water per annum, consisting of a combination of treatment plant effluent from the City of Colony (or another municipality) and discharged directly into Lake No. 1 and raw water contracted from the City of Dallas, will be diverted from the perimeter of Lake No. 4 at a maximum rate of 4.46 cfs (2,000gpm), for irrigation of 336 acres out an 836 acre tract in the W.A. Bridges Survey, Abstract 113, 18.3 miles southeast of Denton in Denton County, Texas. Ownership of the property to be irrigated is evidenced by documents filed in Volume 1926, page 118 of the official deed records of Denton County. The center points on the dams at Stonebriar are located from the southwest corner of the aforesaid survey as follows: 1. Off-Channel Reservoir 1 - N 78.80°E, 2,245 feet, Latitude 33.09°N, Longitude 96.85°W, 2. Station 1+46 on Reservoir 2 - N 23.52°E, 2,077 feet, Latitude 33.085°N, Longitude 96.846°W, 3. Station 0+38 on Reservoir 3- N 63.41°E, 1,671 feet, Latitude 33.094°N, Longitude 96.848°W, 4. Station 0+98 on Reservoir 4 - N 28.072°E, 1,038 feet, Latitude 33.094°N, Longitude 96.850°W. No appropriation or diversion of state water is being requested by this application. Applicant has indicated that all reservoirs will be maintained at operating level using either contract water from the City of Dallas or wastewater treatment plant effluent from the City of Colony or another municipality. State water to which the applicant is not entitled will be passed downstream. The permit, if issued, will be valid only as long as the contracts with the City of Dallas and/or the City of Colony's, (or another municipal), wastewater treatment plant are in effect.

Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below by March 14, 2001. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.

The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed by March 14, 2001. The Executive Director can consider an approval of the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by March 14, 2001. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any: (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;" (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit any proposed conditions to the requested amendment which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the TNRCC Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the requested amendment and may forward the application and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

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

TRD-200101382

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 7, 2001

Public Notice

In accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code, §361.1855, the executive director of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) has issued a public notice of the determination of proposed non- residential future land use for the Hall Street State Superfund Site, located at the northeast corner of the intersection of California Avenue and 20th Street, Dickinson, Galveston County.

Future land use determination will subsequently impact the remedial investigation and remedial action for the site. Consequently, the TNRCC will hold a public meeting to obtain comments on the proposed future land use and take comments on the facility before completing the remedial investigation and evaluating remedial actions for the site. The public meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of Dickinson City Hall, located at 2716 Main Street, Dickinson, Texas on Thursday, April 26, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. This public meeting will not be a contested case hearing under the Administrative Procedure Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001). After the subject meeting is held and future land use has been determined, a human health risk assessment, ecological risk assessment, and a feasibility study, or similar study, will be performed to evaluate various remedial action proposals. The TNRCC will then propose a selected remedy and hold another public meeting pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code, §361.187.

The Hall Street Site was proposed in the July 25, 1986 issue of the Texas Register (11 TexReg 3421) for listing on the state Superfund registry.

During the late 1950s, the site was used for the unpermitted disposal of wastes. Investigations to determine the nature and extent of contamination were performed from June 1995 through August 2000. Arsenic and dibenzo(a,h)anthracene were detected at levels exceeding safe levels for soil exposure; however, the contamination is within the fenced area of the site, and exposure is unlikely.

Several metals, volatile organic compounds, and semivolatile organic compounds were detected exceeding the acceptable risk levels for soil leaching to groundwater, which have the potential to leach from the soil to groundwater. These compounds are not directly a risk to human health.

Contaminants in shallow groundwater include 1,4-dichlorobenzene, 4-chloroaniline, benzene, chlorobenzene, 1,2-dichlorobenzene, and lead.

The most recent use of the site was for non-residential purposes; therefore, the TNRCC is proposing a non- residential (industrial) future land use determination for consideration in implementing the human health risk, ecological risk assessment, and feasibility study.

All persons desiring to make comments may do so prior to or at the public meeting. All comments submitted prior to the public meeting should be sent to Mr. Dan Switek, TNRCC Remediation Division, MC-143, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. A portion of the public records for this site are available for public review during regular business hours at the Mares Memorial Library, 4324 Highway 3, Dickinson, Texas, or at the TNRCC Records Management Center, Building D, 12100 North Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-2920 or (800) 633-9363. Copying of file information is subject to payment of a fee. For further information, please call (800) 633- 9363 or (512) 239-2141.

TRD-200101421

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 9, 2001

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority

On March 6, 2001, ARBROS Communications Licensing Company Texas, L.L.C. filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60432. Applicant intends to transfer majority ownership and control of Comm South Companies, Inc. to ARBROS Communications, Inc.

The Application: Application of ARBROS Communications Licensing Company Texas, L.L.C. for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23788.

Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than March 28, 2001. You may contact the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7003. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23788.

TRD-200101447

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 9, 2001

Notice of Application for Waiver to Requirements in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.236

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) an application on February 27, 2001, for waiver of certain requirements of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.236, Recovery of Fuel Costs.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Central Power and Light Company (CPL) to Defer Fuel Reconciliation Filing Schedule Contained in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.236(b). Docket Number 23743.

The Application: Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.3, CPL seeks a good cause waiver of the standard filing schedule for fuel reconciliations contained in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.236(b). The rule provides that any petition for reconciliation shall contain a maximum of three years and a minimum of one year of reconcilable data and will be filed not later than six months after the end of the period to be reconciled. In accordance with the current rule schedule, CPL asserts it must file a fuel reconciliation no later than December 31, 2001 for the three-year reconciliation period ending June 30, 2001. CPL seeks a good cause waiver to file a single fuel reconciliation for a forty-two month reconciliation period ending December 31, 2001. CPL requests that the commission find good cause to waive the standard filing schedule and authorize CPL to defer its next fuel reconciliation filing until its final fuel reconciliation filing made pursuant to §39.202(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Act.

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 Public Utility Commission 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 23743.

TRD-200101494

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 13, 2001

Notice of Application for Waiver to Requirements in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.381

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) an application on March 5, 2001, for waiver of certain requirements of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.381, Capacity Auctions.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) for Good Cause Exception to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25. 381(e)(3). Docket Number 23786.

The Application: Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.3, SPS requests the commission to grant it a good cause waiver to the filing requirements of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.381(e)(3) in light of pending legislation in Texas and New Mexico that would directly impact SPS. SPS states that there is now pending in Texas and New Mexico, legislation amending restructuring laws that would significantly effect SPS's ability to file a plan for its capacity entitlement auction in Texas. SPS seeks to delay the filing of its Capacity Entitlement Auction Plan until the end of the current Texas legislative session.

TRD-200101496

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 13, 2001

Notice of Application for Waiver to Requirements in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.25

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) an application on February 28, 2001, for waiver of certain requirements of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.25, Issuance and Format of Bills.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWBT) for Temporary Waiver Regarding Certain Provisions of the Bill Formatting Requirements in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.25. Docket Number 23754.

The Application: Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.3, SWBT seeks a good cause waiver from February 15, 2001 to August 15, 2001 to complete all the programming changes required to implement the new bill format and to bring its bills into full compliance with P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.25. In an attachment to the application, SWBT provides a timeline to describe the numerous meetings SWBT has had with commission staff since October 1999, in a joint effort to ensure that SWBT's bills comply with P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.25. SWBT states that it was not able to complete all the changes that SWBT felt, based upon discussions with and feedback from staff on September 22, 2000, would bring its bills into compliance by February 15, 2001. SWBT states it will be able to complete those changes by April 15, 2001.

Based on staff's further requests of October 4, November 9, November 14, 2000, February 1, February 8, and February 15,2001, SWBT is making additional changes. SWBT states that it is expeditiously working to complete staff's suggestions as soon as possible, however, SWBT will not be able to complete all the programming changes until August 15, 2001.

TRD-200101495

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 13, 2001

Notice of Application to Amend Certificate of Convenience

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application, filed on February 6, 2001, to amend a certificate of convenience pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.101(b)(4). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Style and Number: Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (Bell) to amend a certificate of convenience and necessity within Dallas County, Texas. Docket Number 23657.

The Application: Bell seeks to realign central office boundaries to transfer approximately 40 acres from the Grand Prairie central office to the Mid Cities central office serving area in the Grand Prairie zone of the Dallas Metropolitan exchange. The area to be transferred from the Grand Prairie central office to the Mid Cities central office is currently vacant, but will be under development in the near future. Bell has identified that this realignment will allow service to be provided more efficiently and economically. No customers exist today in this area; therefore, there is no impact to customers, no change to calling scopes and no change to exchange rates. No other utility is affected by this application. Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.101(b)(4), the presiding officer must enter a final order in this docket within one year of the filing of the application.

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.

TRD-200101446

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 9, 2001

Notice of Schedule Change for Public Hearing

The public hearing currently scheduled for April 13, 2001 in Project Number 23157, PUC Rulemaking Proceeding to Revise PUC Transmission Rules Consistent with the New ERCOT Market Design , is rescheduled to avoid conflict with observance of Good Friday. The new date for the public hearing on this rulemaking under Government Code §2001.029 is Monday, April 16, 2001 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Hearing Room located on the seventh floor of the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701.

Questions concerning Project Number 23157 may be referred to Jan Bargen, Policy Development Division, (512) 936-7243. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200101485

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 12, 2001

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On March 5, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and ATS Telecommunications Systems, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23784. 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 23784. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 6, 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 23784.

TRD-200101481

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 12, 2001

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On March 5, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Paetec Communications, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23785. 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 23785. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 6, 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-200101482

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 12, 2001

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On March 7, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Covad Communications Company, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23803. 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 23803. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 6, 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-200101484

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 12, 2001

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On March 12, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Nextel of Texas, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23817. 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 23817. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 11, 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.

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 Public Utility Commission Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23817.

TRD-200101500

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 13, 2001

On March 7, 2001, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., doing business as Sprint, Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint (collectively, Sprint), and New Connects, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23795. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

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

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 23795. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 6, 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-200101483

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 12, 2001

On March 9, 2001, ClearSource, Inc. and Verizon Southwest, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23809. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement is available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

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

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 23809. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 11, 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.

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 Public Utility Commission Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23809.

TRD-200101497

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 13, 2001

On March 9, 2001, Trinity Valley Services, Inc. and Verizon Southwest, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23810. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement is available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

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

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 23810. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 11, 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.

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 Public Utility Commission Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23810.

TRD-200101498

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 13, 2001