An application was received from GPS Community Credit Union, Houston, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who work or reside in the zip code 77013, Houston, Texas and zip code 77530, Channelview, Texas to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Houston Postal Credit Union, Houston, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit the employees of Auchan, USA, Inc. who work in or are paid from Houston, Texas to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Texas Employees Credit Union, Dallas, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit the employees of Atlas General agency, LLC, Dallas, Texas to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from MCT Credit Union, Port Neches, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who live, work, or are located in Hardin County, Texas to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from MCT Credit Union, Port Neches, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who live, work, or are located in Orange County, Texas to be eligible for membership in the credit union. The proposal would remove the exclusionary language protecting the fields of membership of three credit unions from overlap.

Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this publication. Credit unions that wish to comment on any application must also complete a Notice of Protest form. The form may be obtained by contacting the Department at (512) 837-9236. Any written comments must provide all information that the interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699.

TRD-200101604

Harold E. Feeney

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: March 21, 2001

Notice of Final Action Taken

In accordance with the provisions of 7 TAC Section 91.103, the Credit Union Department provides notice of the final action taken on the following application(s):

Application(s) to Expand Field of Membership - Approved

Temple Santa Fe Credit Union, Pampa, Texas (BNSF) - See type-name="italic">Texas Register issue dated December 29, 2000

MemberSource Credit Union, Houston, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated January 26, 2001

Associated Credit Union, Deer Park, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated January 26, 2001

South Texas Area Resources Credit Union, Corpus Christi, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated January 26, 2001

North East Texas Credit Union, Lone Star, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated January 26, 2001

Members Credit Union, Cleburne, Texas (Amended) - Individuals and their immediate family members who live or work in Hood County.

Application(s) to Expand Field of Membership - Denied

Texas Telcom Credit Union, Dallas, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated December 29, 2000

Application(s) for a Merger or Consolidation - Approved

Dixie Bell Credit Union and EECU - See Texas Register issue dated November 24, 2000

Montgomery Ward Credit Union and EECU - See Texas Register issue dated March 2, 2001

Application(s) to Amend Articles of Incorporation - Approved

Phillips Employees Credit Union, Pasadena, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated January 26, 2001

City Employees Credit Union, Dallas, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated February 23, 2001

Vought Heritage Credit Union, Grand Prairie, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated February 23, 2001

Application(s) to Amend Articles of Incorporation - Withdrawn

Dallas Teachers Credit Union, Dallas, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated January 19, 2001

TRD-200101603

Harold E. Feeney

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: March 21, 2001

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Request for Qualifications

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Internal Audit Division (TDCJ-AO) announces that it requires a qualified reviewer to perform an independent external peer review pursuant to Chapter 2102.007 of the Texas Government Code, the provisions of the Government Auditing Standards, Section 3.33 and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, Section 1330. The TDCJ-AO maintains offices in Huntsville, Texas and Austin, Texas. This service is subject to the Professional Services Act at Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, Texas Government Code.

Services will include a review of necessary documentation, audit reports, working papers and interviews with professional staff to support a formal written report completed by August 31, 2001. The report will contain determinations regarding the effectiveness of the division's internal quality control system, the division's compliance with its charter and various standards, recommendations for improvement where applicable and recommendations for actions to bring the department in compliance with new Red Book Standards. Anticipated award date is on or before June 15, 2001.

To be considered for this service, submittals must be prepared in compliance with the format stipulated in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) package and must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday May 2, 2001. Submittals received after this time will be subject to disqualification. Persons interested in providing this service should fax their request for RFQ 696-AO-1-Q020 to Naomi Wright, Contract Administrator, at (936) 437-7009. In case of difficulty transmitting a fax, call (936) 437-7133. Questions regarding this RFQ should be faxed to the attention of the Contract Administrator and must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday April 12, 2001.

TRD-200101578

Carl Reynolds

General Counsel

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Filed: March 20, 2001

Texas Department of Health

Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 21, 2001

Heart of Texas Council of Governments

Public Notice/Strategic and Operational Plan Announcement

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

The Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board (HOTWDB) announces the availability of its Strategic and Operational Plan Modification. Copies of the modified plan are available for review and comment at the Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board (HOTWDB), 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. HOTCOG is the administrative entity for the Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board. The Heart of Texas area includes Bosque, Falls, Hill, Freestone, Limestone and McLennan Counties.

The HOTWDB Strategic and Operational Plan has been modified, where necessary, with changes to reflect the PY01 Budgetary changes and performance standards. The plan includes strategic and operational goals in categorized program components for Child Care services, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamp Employment and Training, Wagner-Peyser Employment Services, Welfare to work, WIA, Adult, Dislocated Worker, and the Youth Services program. The process requires a thirty (30) day Public Comment Period, which is scheduled to begin March 21, 2001 and end on April 19, 2001.

TRD-200101585

Brenda Campbell

Executive Assistant

Heart of Texas Council of Governments

Filed: March 20, 2001

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

HOME Investment Partnership Program--Notice of Funding Availability

FY 2001 Funding Cycle

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Department) announces the availability of approximately $39,000,000 for the 2001 funding cycle for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The Department will allocate funds to each Uniform State Planning Region using the Regional Allocation Formula based on the need for housing assistance. For information regarding the Regional Allocation Formula methodology, please refer to our website at www.tdhca.state.tx.us.

The availability and use of these funds is subject to the State regulations and the federal Final Rule governing the HOME program (24 CFR Part 92).

Allocation of HOME Funds

A minimum of fifteen percent of the annual HOME allocation is reserved for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) for the development of housing sponsored or owned by the CHDO. Ten percent of the HOME allocation is reserved for applicants that target persons with special needs.

Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Program (40 %)

Homebuyer Assistance (30%)

Tenant Based Rental Assistance (20%)

Demonstration Fund (10%) NOTE: reserved for applicants applying under the Demonstration Fund for the preservation of existing affordable or subsidized rental housing. This may include four percent or nine percent Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects which have applied through TDHCA for the preservation of affordable rental housing.

The Department will not award applicants whose service areas include participating jurisdictions (PJs) with the exception of special needs and CHDO set asides as described below. Applicants will be prioritized by service area (non-PJs), with the highest scoring applicant per activity within each region being recommended up to the limit of funds per region. Should an activity not have enough qualified applicants that are serving a non-PJ area, the funds shall be redirected to the next activity in the region that had a higher number of qualified applicants serving non-PJ areas. Only in the case of Special Needs activities and CHDO eligible activities will the Department allow awards to applicants whose service area falls within a PJ, however priority will still be given to non-PJ service areas.

Eligible Applicants

The Department provides HOME funding from the federal government to eligible recipients:

Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs)

Units of Local Governments

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs)

Non-profit and For-profit Organizations.

Under the HOME Program, the Department provides loans or grant funds to eligible recipients for the provision of housing to low, very low and extremely low-income individuals and families. The following activities are eligible under the HOME Program:

a. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of single-family owner-occupied housing;

b. Down payment and closing cost assistance for homebuyers;

c. Acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of multifamily housing;

d. Rental subsidy and security deposits for tenants.

Application Procedures and Final Filing

Applications will be made available on the Department's website on at www.tdhca.state.tx.us on April 16, 2001. You may also call 512-475-3109 to request an application on or after April 30, 2001.

Hand delivered Demonstration Fund applications must be received by 5:00pm on June 4, 2001. Hand delivered Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation, Tenant Based Rental Assistance, CHDO set-aside and Special Needs set-aside activity applications must be received by 5:00pm on June 11, 2001. Mailed Demonstration Fund applications must be postmarked no later than midnight on June 4, 2001 and received at the HOME Program within three (3) calendar days of the June 4, 2001 deadline. Mailed Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation, Tenant Based Rental Assistance, CHDO set-aside activities and Special Needs set-aside activity applications must be postmarked no later than June 11, 2001 and received at the HOME Program office within three (3) calendar days of the June 11, 2001 deadline. Applications will not be accepted by facsimile. Applicants must remit a non-refundable application fee at the time of submission in the amount of $30.00 per application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Please send a check, cashier's check or money order; do not send cash. The Department is authorized to waive application fees for nonprofit organizations that offer expanded services such as child care nutrition programs, job training assistance, health services, or human services. Nonprofit organizations must include proof of their exempt status in lieu of the application fee.

Applications mailed via the U.S. Postal Service must be mailed to:

Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs

HOME Program

P.O. Box 13941, Suite #400

Austin, Texas 78711-3941

Physical Address:

507 Sabine, Suite #400

Austin, Texas 78701

Applications that do not meet the filing deadline requirements will be returned to the applicant. Applications must be on forms provided by the Department and these forms cannot be altered or modified by the applicant.

It is the applicant's responsibility to submit a clear, complete, and accurate application and to apply on or before the final deadline. In addition, the Department may, in its sole discretion, request clarification of information provided that such information does not affect the competitive rating and ranking of the application or improve the substantive quality of the application. No information, whether written or oral, will be accepted if the provision of such information would result in a competitive advantage to the applicant or a competitive disadvantage to other applicants.

This NOFA does not include the text of the various applicable regulatory provisions that may be important to the particular local HOME programs. For proper completion of the application, the Department strongly encourages potential applicants to review the State and federal regulations and to attend the application training workshops.

Demonstration Fund Application Deadline

Demonstration Fund applicants are encouraged to submit applications by May 28, 2001 to allow for program review and underwriting performed by the Credit Underwriting division. The application deadline for Demonstration Fund applications is June 4, 2001 at 5:00pm as stated above. Recommended applications will be presented to the TDHCA Governing Board at the July 2001 board meeting.

Application Workshops

The Department will present one day application workshops around the State of Texas April 30-May 7, 2001. The Application workshop schedule will be posted on our website at www.tdhca.state.tx.us. The workshops will include a brief overview of the State HOME Program, the application evaluation criteria and general information regarding the major Federal and State requirements that may affect a HOME project. The application workshops focus on the requirements for application preparation and submission.

Staff Recommendations

It is anticipated that staff recommendations for the Demonstration Fund will be presented at the July 2001 TDHCA Governing Board meeting.

It is anticipated that staff recommendations for Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation, Tenant Based Rental Assistance, CHDO set-aside and Special Needs set-aside activity awards will be presented at the August 2001 TDHCA Governing Board meeting.

Changes in Application Guidelines and Evaluation Criteria

The 2001 application, guidelines and evaluation criteria have undergone significant changes from previous year's versions. All applicants are encouraged to review all documents thoroughly prior to submission of applications.

Resolution Requirements

The Department requires that all applications submitted must include a resolution dated within 6 months from the application submission deadline. The resolution must be from the applicant's direct governing body (For example: City Council, County Commissioner's Court or Board of Directors) authorizing the submission of the application.

Audit Requirements

An applicant is ineligible to apply for funds or any other assistance from the Department unless any past audit has been submitted to the Department in a satisfactory format on or before the application deadline for the funds or other assistance per 10 TAC 1.3(b). This is a threshold requirement outlined in the application, therefore applications that have outstanding past audits will be disqualified. Furthermore, staff recommendations for funds will not be presented to the TDHCA Governing Board for applicants unless all unresolved audit findings, questioned or disallowed costs are resolved per 10 TAC 1.3(c).

CHDO Certification

Applicants for CHDO certification (and CHDOs with certificates expiring before the application submission deadline) must have their certification documents delivered to the Department's Housing Resource Center division no later than April 16, 2001 to enable the Department sufficient time to review and evaluate the documents. Applicants are encouraged to submit the documents significantly earlier than the April 16, 2001 deadline as it can take as long as 3-4 weeks for application processing.

TRD-200101623

Daisy A. Stiner

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: March 21, 2001

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Notice of Public Hearing

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WHAC ALLIANCE DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on May 3, 2001 at 11:30 a.m., at the Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe St., Reception Room, Austin, Texas, 78701, 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 $130,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned to WHAC Alliance LLC, an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) corporation, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of ten separate multifamily housing projects (collectively, the "Projects") located in the cities of Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, Lubbock, San Antonio, Temple,. Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the Lakeview Apartments containing 504 units, located at 2401 S. Lakeshore Blvd., Austin, Texas 78741. The Projects will be owned by WHAC Alliance LLC.

All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views with respect to the Projects 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-200101621

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Filed: March 21, 2001

Texas Department of Insurance

Notice of Hearing

The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket No. 2485 on May 15, 2001, at 9:30 a.m., in Room 100 of the Texas Department of Insurance Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, to consider a petition by the staff of the Texas Department of Insurance proposing amendments to the Texas Statistical Plan for Residential Risks. The proposed changes are necessary in order to collect experience to support the adjustment of rates for newly adopted Law & Ordinance endorsements. Staff's petition (Ref. P-0301-05-I) was filed on March 16, 2001.

The petition proposes amendments to the Texas Statistical Plan for Residential Risks to add options to an existing field entitled "Law & Ordinance" that will allow the reporting of the amount of additional coverage purchased by endorsement.

The Commissioner has jurisdiction of this matter pursuant to the Insurance Code, Articles 5.96 and 21.69.

Copies of the full text of the staff petition and the proposed amendments are available for review in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas, 78714-9104. For further information or to request copies of the petition and proposed amendments, please contact Sylvia Gutierrez at (512) 463-6327 (refer to Ref. No. P-0301-05-I).

Comments on the proposed amendments must be submitted in writing within 30 days after publication of the proposal in the Texas Register to the Office of the Chief Clerk, P. O. Box 149104, MC113-2A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. An additional copy of the comments should be submitted to C.H. Mah, Senior Associate Commissioner for Property & Casualty, P. O. Box 149104, MC105-5G, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.

This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which exempts action taken under this article from the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (Government Code, Title 10, ch. 2001).

This agency hereby certifies that the proposed amendments have been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's authority to adopt.

TRD-200101593

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 20, 2001

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Enforcement Orders

An order was entered regarding SEABROOK SEAFOOD, INC., Docket No. 1998- 0376-AIR-E on March 13, 2001 assessing $28,125 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting MARY RISNER, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-6224, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A default order was entered regarding FELIX RODRIGUEZ, Docket No. 1999-1200- PST-E on March 13, 2001 assessing $8,000 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.

TRD-200101600

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 20, 2001

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Default Orders of Administrative Enforcement Actions

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Default Orders (DOs). The TNRCC staff proposes a DO when the staff has sent an executive director's Preliminary Report and Petition (EDPRP) to an entity outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; and the proposed technical requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance, and the entity fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of its receipt of the EDPR. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to Agreed Orders entered into by the executive director of the TNRCC pursuant to Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075, this notice of the proposed order and the opportunity to comment is published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is April 30, 2001 . The TNRCC will consider any written comments received and the TNRCC may withdraw or withhold approval of a DO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that a proposed DO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the TNRCC's jurisdiction, or the TNRCC's orders and permits issued pursuant to the TNRCC's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed DO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each of the proposed DOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional Office listed as follows. Comments about the DO should be sent to the attorney designated for the DO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 2001 . Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The TNRCC attorneys are available to discuss the DOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, comments on the DOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing .

(1) COMPANY: Francisco Solis; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0014-OSSF-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 14247; LOCATION: Route 5, Box 65A, Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas 78552-4850; TYPE OF FACILITY: on-site sewage facility (OSSF); RULES VIOLATED: §366.071, and TWC, §285.50(b), by installing an OSSFs without being registered by the TNRCC to operate as an installer; PENALTY: $1,250; STAFF ATTORNEY: Laurel Lindsey, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-3693; REGIONAL OFFICE: Harlingen Regional Office, 1804 West Jefferson Ave., Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425- 6010.

(2) COMPANY: Gbak Properties Inc. dba Sunrise Convenience Store; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0600-PST-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 0035534; LOCATION: 1331 9th Avenue, Texas City, Galveston County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tanks (USTs); RULES VIOLATED: §382.085(b), and TWC, §115.245 and §115.246(5), by failing to maintain and provide documentation of the testing conducted at the Store; PENALTY: $1,250; STAFF ATTORNEY: Laurencia N. Fasoyiro, Litigation Division, MC R-12, (713) 422-8914; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Ave., Ste. H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(3) COMPANY: R. J. Sherwin dba The Marina On Lake Medina LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0210-MLM-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: MJ-0065-D; LOCATION: 200 County Road 2620 in Mico, Medina County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: boat marina and campgrounds; RULES VIOLATED: §382.085(b) and TWC, §111.201, by failing to abide by the outdoor burning prohibition by burning solid waste generated from commercial activities, §330.4(a), by failing to properly dispose of solid waste and ash residues which resulted from the outdoor burning of solid wastes; PENALTY: $3,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Gitanjali Yadav, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2029; REGIONAL OFFICE: San Antonio Regional Office, 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233- 4480, (210) 490-3096.

TRD-200101599

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 20, 2001

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

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) pursuant to Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. Section 7.075 requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is April 30, 2001 . Section 7.075 also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that the consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the TNRCC's orders and permits issued pursuant to the TNRCC's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional Office listed as follows. Comments about the AOs should be sent to the attorney designated for the AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 2001 . Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The TNRCC attorneys are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing .

(1) COMPANY: Joe Hamilton dba Keg Korner; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0443-PST- E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 13617; LOCATION: intersection of Farm-to-Market Road (FM) 1476 and FM 1496 in Proctor, Comanche County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tanks (USTs); RULES VIOLATED: §334.7(a)(1), and TWC, §26.346(a), by failing to register USTs with the commission on authorized forms; §§334.401(a), 334.414 and 334.55(a)(3), by failing to have the permanent removal from service of a UST conducted by a qualified person possessing the required license or certification, by failing to utilize a contractor registered with the Commission for the permanent removal, by failing to utilize a licensed installer or on-site supervisor for the permanent removal, by failing to complete permanent removal from service of a UST system in a manner designed to minimize the risks to human health and safety or the environment; §334.55(a)(6) and §334.55(e), by failing to conduct a site assessment in response to the permanent removal from service of a UST system; §334.55(b)(4)(A), by failing to transport a tank from the removal site within 24 hours of removal; §334.21, by failing to pay required annual UST registration fees; PENALTY: $13,500; STAFF ATTORNEY: Rebecca Nash Petty, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-1738; REGIONAL OFFICE: Abilene Regional Office, 1977 Industrial Blvd., Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(2) COMPANY: Kenneth F. Smith; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0759-WOC-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 460903510; LOCATION: North Guadalupe River, U.S. Hwy. 175, Victoria, Victoria County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: certified Class B wastewater operator; RULES VIOLATED: §325.11, falsified official documents and reports; PENALTY: $0; STAFF ATTORNEY: Reynaldo De Los Santos, Litigation Division; MC R13, (210) 403-4016; REGIONAL OFFICE: Corpus Christi Regional Office, 6300 Ocean Drive, Ste. 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503 (361) 825-3100.

(3) COMPANY: Richard Tatsch; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1370-OSI-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 3685; LOCATION: 1312 FM 32 Unit 11 Garza Mhp, San Marcos, Hays County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: on site sewage facility (OSSF); RULES VIOLATED: §285.58(a)(3), and TWC, §366.051(c), by failing to obtain an authorization to construct from local authorized agents; §285.58(a)(5), by failing to install the OSSF that was authorized by the permitting authority; PENALTY: $750; STAFF ATTORNEY: Darren Ream, Litigation Attorney, MC R4, (817) 588-5878; REGIONAL OFFICE: Austin Regional Office, 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Ste. 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339- 2929.

(4) COMPANY: Texas Lehigh Cement Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 88-06(j); TNRCC ID NUMBER: 10899(2); LOCATION: two miles south of Buda on FM 2770 in Hays County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: cement plant; RULES VIOLATED: order terminating an Agreed Order effective August 12, 1988 in the matter of Texas Lehigh Cement Company under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, (THSC), Chapter 382; PENALTY: $0; STAFF ATTORNEY: Victor Simonds, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6201; REGIONAL OFFICE: Austin Regional Office, 1921 Cedar Bend Dr., Ste. 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336; (512) 339-2929.

(5) COMPANY: Texas Lehigh Cement Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 87-08(m); TNRCC ID NUMBER: 10899(1); LOCATION: two miles south of Buda on FM 2770 in Hays County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: cement plant; RULES VIOLATED: order terminating the an Agreed Order effective September 18, 1987 in the matter of Texas Lehigh Cement Company under the authority of THSC, Chapter 382; PENALTY: $0 STAFF ATTORNEY: Victor Simonds, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6201; REGIONAL OFFICE: Austin Regional Office, 1921 Cedar Bend Dr., Ste. 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336; (512) 339- 2929.

(6) COMPANY: Weatherford Aerospace, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1476-IHW-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 33990; LOCATION: 1020 East Columbia Street, Weatherford, Parker County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: aircraft component manufacturing facility; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.121, by discharging industrial solid waste into or adjacent to the waters in the state; §335.4, by causing, suffering, allowing or permitting collection, handling, storage, processing or disposal of industrial solid waste in an inappropriate manner; PENALTY: $50,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Lisa Uselton Dyar, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-5692; REGIONAL OFFICE: Arlington Regional Office, 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 588-5800.

(7) COMPANY: Worth Oil Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1438-PST-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 8810; LOCATION: 2400 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tanks (UST); RULES VIOLATED: §115.241, and TWC, §382.085(b), by failing to have a Stage II Vapor Recovery System installed while operating and dispensing gasoline; PENALTY: $2,875; STAFF ATTORNEY: Rich O'Connell, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-5528; REGIONAL OFFICE: Arlington Regional Office, 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010- 6499, (817) 588-5800.

(8) COMPANY: Worth Oil Company dba Worth Oil #9724; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999- 1069-PST-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 8815; LOCATION: 500 North Las Vegas Trail, White Settlement, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tanks (USTs); RULES VIOLATED: §334.7(d)(3), by failing to amend the Facility's registration for any change within 30 days from the date of the occurrence; §334.50(a)(10(A) and TWC, §26.3475, by failing to provide a method of release detection capable of detecting a release from any portion of the UST system; §334.93(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate the required financial responsibility for taking corrective action and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by accidental releases; §26.121, by discharging waste into or adjacent to any water in the state; PENALTY: $50,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Rich O'Connell, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-5528; REGIONAL OFFICE: Arlington Regional Office, 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 588-5800.

TRD-200101598

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 20, 2001

Notice of Water District Applications

Petitioner filed a petition for creation of SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 7 with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The petition states that: (1) the petitioner is the owner of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the land to be included in the proposed district ; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 469.7435 acres located within Galveston County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is within the limits of the City of League City, Texas, and is not within such jurisdiction of any other city. By City of League City Resolution No. 2000-11, the City of League City, effective March 7, 2000, passed, approved and gave its consent to create District, and has given its authorization to initiate proceedings to create such political subdivision within its jurisdiction. The petition further states that the proposed District will (1) construct, acquire, maintain and operate a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the property in the proposed District; and (3) control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the petitioners, from the information available at this time, that the cost of said project will be approximately $18,000,000.

Petitioner filed a petition for creation of BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 21 with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The petition states that: (1) the petitioner is the owner of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) the petition states that there is only one lienholder on the property to be included in the proposed district; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 590.17 acres located within Brazoria County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Pearland, Texas, and is not within such jurisdiction of any other city. By City of Pearland Resolution No. R2000-127, the City of Pearland, effective October 23, 2000, passed, approved and gave its consent to create District, and has given its authorization to initiate proceedings to create such political subdivision within its jurisdiction. The petition further states that the proposed District will (1) construct, acquire, maintain and operate a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the property in the proposed District; and (3) control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the petitioners, from the information available at this time, that the cost of said project will be approximately $28,300,000.

Petitioner filed a petition for creation of BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 22 with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The petition states that: (1) the petitioner is the owner of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) the petition states that there is only one lienholder on the property to be included in the proposed district; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 327.38 acres located within Brazoria County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Pearland, Texas, and is not within such jurisdiction of any other city. By City of Pearland Resolution No. R2000-128, the City of Pearland, effective October 23, 2000, passed, approved and gave its consent to create District, and has given its authorization to initiate proceedings to create such political subdivision within its jurisdiction. The petition further states that the proposed District will (1) construct, acquire, maintain and operate a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the property in the proposed District; and (3) control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the petitioners, from the information available at this time, that the cost of said project will be approximately $14,650,000.

ARANSAS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for authority to adopt and impose an annual uniform operations and maintenance standby fee of $42 per equivalent single family connection (ESFC) for calendar years 2002-2004, on unimproved property within the District. The application was filed pursuant to Chapter 49 of the Texas Water Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293, and under the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The Commission may approve the annual standby fees as requested, or it may approve a lower annual standby fee, but it shall not approve an annual standby fee greater than the amount requested. The standby fee is a personal obligation of the person owning the undeveloped property on January 1 of the year for which the fee is assessed. A person is not relieved of his pro-rated share of the standby fee obligation on transfer of title to the property. On January 1 of each year, a lien is attached to the undeveloped property to secure payment of any standby fee imposed and the interest or penalty, if any, on the fee. The lien has the same priority as a lien for taxes of the District. The purpose of standby fees is to distribute a fair portion of the cost burden for operations and maintenance costs and debt service of the District facilities to owners of property who have not constructed vertical improvements but have water, wastewater or drainage facilities or services available. Any revenues collected from the operations and maintenance standby fees shall be used to supplement the District's operations and maintenance account.

Petitioner filed a petition for creation of HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 374 with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The petition states that: (1) the petitioner is the owner of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) the petition states that there are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed district; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 343.80 acres located within Harris County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas, and is not within such jurisdiction of any other city. By City of Houston Ordinance No. R2000-1122, the City of Houston, effective December 20, 2000, passed, approved and gave its consent to create District, and has given its authorization to initiate proceedings to create such political subdivision within its jurisdiction. The petition further states that the proposed District will (1) construct, acquire, maintain and operate a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the property in the proposed District; and (3) control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the petitioners, from the information available at this time, that the cost of said project will be approximately $8,750,000.

The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the petitioner and the TNRCC Internal Control Number; (3) the statement "I/we request a contested case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed district's boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. The Executive Director may approve the petition unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) will conduct a hearing on a petition for dissolution of NORTHEAST MEDINA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 (District) signed by Frost National Bank, Trustee for the City Public Service of San Antonio, Texas, Employees' Pension Trust (Petitioner) joined by Land Systems Company and Martex Corporation (Buyers). 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, June 6, 2001, Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas. On February 18, 2000, the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission (Commission) declared the application administratively complete. The application requests the District be dissolved. On April 27, 1989, the Commission created the District which operates under Texas Water Code Chapters 49 and 54 as a municipal utility district. The petition states the District: (1) has performed none of the functions for which it was created for five consecutive years preceding the date of the petition, (2) is financially dormant, and (3) has no outstanding bonded indebtedness, or assets and liabilities. Certified copies of the Annual Financial Dormancy and Filing Affidavits for the years 1995 through 1999 are on file. An affidavit of the State Comptroller of Public Accounts has been included in the petition, certifying that the District has no bonded indebtedness. If the request for dissolution is approved, the District's assets, if any, will escheat to the State of Texas and will be administered by the State Comptroller of Public Accounts and disposed of in the manner provided by Chapter 74, Property Code.

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) will conduct a hearing on a petition for dissolution of NORTHEAST MEDINA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 (District) signed by Frost National Bank, Trustee for the City Public Service of San Antonio, Texas, Employees' Pension Trust (Petitioner) joined by Land Systems Company and Martex Corporation (Buyers). 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, June 6, 2001, Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas. On February 18, 2000, the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission (Commission) declared the application administratively complete. The application requests the District be dissolved. On April 27, 1989, the Commission created the District which operates under Texas Water Code Chapters 49 and 54 as a municipal utility district. The petition states the District: (1) has performed none of the functions for which it was created for five consecutive years preceding the date of the petition, (2) is financially dormant, and (3) has no outstanding bonded indebtedness, or assets and liabilities. Certified copies of the Annual Financial Dormancy and Filing Affidavits for the years 1995 through 1999 are on file. An affidavit of the State Comptroller of Public Accounts has been included in the petition, certifying that the District has no bonded indebtedness. If the request for dissolution is approved, the District's assets, if any, will escheat to the State of Texas and will be administered by the State Comptroller of Public Accounts and disposed of in the manner provided by Chapter 74, Property Code.

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

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

TRD-200101601

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 20, 2001

Notice of Water Rights Applications

PALO PINTO COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT NO. 1, P.O. Box 98, Mineral Wells, Texas 76068, applicant, seeks a Temporary Water Use Permit pursuant to §11.138, Texas Water Code and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §295.1, et seq. Applicant owns Certificate of Adjudication No. 12-4031 which authorizes owner to maintain two existing on-channel reservoirs: Reservoir 1, Lake Palo Pinto, impounds 44,100 acre-feet of water and Reservoir 2 impounds 24 acre-feet of water. Both reservoirs are located on Palo Pinto Creek, tributary of Brazos River, in the Brazos River Basin. Certificate of Adjudication No. 12-4031 also authorizes the owner to divert and use not to exceed 12,500 acre-feet of water per annum for municipal use and 6,000 acre-feet of water per annum for industrial purposes from the perimeter of the reservoirs at a maximum combined rate of 85.00 cfs (38,250 gpm). The time priority of July 3, 1962 for the storage of 34,250 acre-feet of water in Lake Palo Pinto, the diversion of 10,000 acre-feet of water for municipal use and 6,000 acre-feet of water for industrial use at a maximum diversion rate of 85 cfs (38,250 gpm). The time priority of September 8, 1964 for the storage of an additional 9,850 acre-feet of water in the Lake Palo Pinto, the storage of 24 acre-feet of water in the small reservoir, and the diversion of an additional 2,500 acre-feet of water for municipal purposes. Applicant seeks a temporary water use permit to add a diversion point on Palo Pinto Creek downstream of the already existing diversion points and reservoirs for the diversion of the water authorized in Certificate of Adjudication No. 12-4031 for a period of not more than three years or until that time within the three (3) years period when and if the applicant requests to amend Certificate of Adjudication No. 12-4031 to add the aforesaid additional diversion point and it is granted by the Commission. The proposed diversion point is located 12.5 miles in a southeast direction from the City of Palo Pinto and .5 miles in a southeast direction from the City of Brazos, in Palo Pinto County. The maximum diversion rate will be 6.19 cfs (2777 gpm). Applicant has indicated that the total amount of water that will be diverted during the three year period will be 13,140 acre-feet (not to exceed a maximum diversion of 4,380 acre-feet during any one permit year). This temporary water use permit, if granted, will include a special condition that the applicant can only divert from the additional diversion point when the water stored in Lake Palo Pinto is less than 860 msl. This notice is being sent to the owners of water rights with diversion points found in the Brazos River watershed between the proposed diversion point and Lake Granbury. The temporary water use permit, if granted, will also be junior in priority to all senior and superior water rights in the Brazos River Basin.

Written public comments and request for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below by April 4, 2001. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not 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 April 4, 2001. The Executive Director can consider an approval of the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by April 4, 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, a fax number, if any; (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement [I/We] request a contested case hearing"; and (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public. You may also submit any proposed conditions to the requested amendment which would satisfy your concerns. Request 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 temporary permit and will forward the application and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

Written hearing request, public comments or request for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 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 (800) 687-4040. General information regarding the TNRCC can be found at our web site a www.tnrcc.state.rx.us.

BN LEASING CORP., 777 Main Street, Suite 1300, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, applicant, seeks to amend Water Use Permit No. 3757, as amended, pursuant to Texas Water Code (TWC) §11.122, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §§295.1, et seq. Water Use Permit No. 3757, as amended, authorizes permittee to maintain a dam and reservoir on an unnamed tributary of Big Fossil Creek, tributary of West Fork Trinity River, tributary of the Trinity River, Trinity River Basin, Tarrant County, and to impound therein 69 acre-feet of water for training purposes (a non-consumptive use) to simulate off-shore oil and gas rig operation. Permittee is also authorized to divert and use not to exceed 140 acre-feet of water per annum from the reservoir, at a rate of 1.8cfs (800 gpm) to irrigate 100 acres of land out of a 234.75 acre tract located in the Milly Gilbert Survey, Abstract No. 565, the W. Smith Survey, Abstract No. 1418, the A. Smith Survey, Abstract No. 1419, and the R. Morris Survey, Abstract No. 1036. Permittee is also authorized to use the aforesaid impoundment for recreation purposes. Water Use Permit No. 3757, as amended, contains a special condition stating that the authorization to divert 140 acre-feet of water per annum for irrigation purposes shall expire and become null and void on December 31, 2000. After that date, no diversion is authorized and the reservoir will remain for domestic and livestock and in-place recreation purposes only. The applicant seeks to amend Water Use Permit No. 3757, as amended, to delete or extend the expiration date for irrigation purposes.

Notice is given that applicant, VERSTRAETEN BROTHERS FARMS, INC., 7844 #1 Pearsall Road, San Antonio, Texas, 78252, seeks an amendment to Water Use Permit No. 5598, pursuant to §11.122, 11.145, Texas Water Code, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §§295.1, et seq. Water Use Permit No. 5598 currently authorizes applicant to construct a dam and reservoir on Long Hollow Creek, tributary of the Medina River, tributary of the San Antonio River, San Antonio River Basin, Bexar County, and to impound therein not to exceed 300 acre-feet of water at its normal operating elevation. The midpoint of the dam at the stream will be at Latitude 29.3117° N, Longitude 98.6583° W, also being W 32° S, 2,700 feet from the southeast corner of John Barber Survey No. 63, Abstract No. 53, Bexar County. Permittee is also authorized to divert and use not to exceed 120 acre-feet of water per annum at a maximum rate of 1500 gpm (3.34 cfs) from the perimeter of the reservoir to irrigate 320 acres of land out of a 394.889 acre-tract located in the aforesaid survey and the J. M. Becerra Survey No. 58, Abstract No. 50. Water Use Permit No. 5598 has a time priority of August 1, 1997, and was issued on October 30, 1998. It includes time limitations to commence construction of the aforesaid dam by October 29, 2000 and to complete its construction by October 29, 2001. Failure to commence and/or complete construction of the aforesaid dam within the aforesaid time period shall cause this permit to expire and become null and void, unless permittee applies for an extension of time to commence and/or complete construction prior to the respective deadlines for commencement and completion. Verstraeten Brothers Farms, Inc., seeks to amend Permit No. 5598 to extend the time to commence construction of the dam by October 29, 2002 and to complete construction of the dam by October 29, 2003. Permittee also seeks to add municipal and industrial uses to the authorized irrigation use.

Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, within 30 days of the date of newspaper publication of the notice. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.

The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice. The Executive Director may approve the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after newspaper publication of this notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;" (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit proposed conditions to the requested permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will 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, Texas 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.

TRD-200101602

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 20, 2001

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity for Public Comment

This is a notice of a public hearing and opportunity for public comment regarding the application of Sand Supply/A Division of Campbell Concrete and Materials, L.P. (Sand Supply) for amendment and renewal of Texas Parks and Wildlife Sand and Gravel Permit No. SR95-003. Sand Supply has applied to renew its permit at its current dredging location, adjacent to the Smith property. This location is on the Brazos River in Fort Bend County near Richmond, Texas, approximately 3.0 miles downstream from the U.S. Highway 90A crossing, and approximately 3.8 miles upstream from the U.S. Highway 59 crossing. Sand Supply requests permission to remove from this location 50,000 cubic yards of sand and 20,000 cubic yards of gravel monthly, a total of 840,000 cubic yards of sedimentary materials per year.

Sand Supply's application also requests permission to amend its permit to allow dredging at a second location, adjacent to the Booth property. This location is also on the Brazos River in Fort Bend County, near Richmond, approximately 1.7 miles downstream from the US Highway 59 crossing, and approximately 30 miles upstream from the FM 1462 crossing. Sand Supply requests permission to remove from this location 50,000 cubic yards of sand and 20,000 cubic yards of gravel monthly, a total of 840,000 cubic yards of sedimentary material per year.

The hearing will be held on April 27, 2001, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at Texas Parks and Wildlife headquarters, 4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX, 78744. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed application. The hearing is not a contested case hearing under the Administrative Procedure Act. Public comment may be submitted at the hearing orally or in writing. Written public comment will be accepted until thirty days after the publication of this notice in the newspaper or the Texas Register, whichever is later, and should be submitted to: Mr. Rollin MacRae, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX, 78744, fax 512-389-8059, e-mail rollin.macrae@tpwd.state.tx.us. To review a copy of the application or with any questions, please contact Mr. MacRae.

TRD-200101581

Gene McCarty

Chief of Staff

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Filed: March 20, 2001

Public Utility Commission of Texas

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

On March 12, 2001, Trinity Valley Services, Inc. filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60239. Applicant intends to change the name from Trinity Valley Services, Inc. to its assumed name, TVS Communications, thereby relinquishing SPCOA Certificate Number 60398.

The Application: Application of Trinity Valley Services, Inc. for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23818.

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 April 4, 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) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23818.

TRD-200101527

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 14, 2001

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

On March 13, 2001, Pathwayz Communications, Inc. filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60344. Applicant intends to remove the resale restriction.

The Application: Application of Pathwayz Communications, Inc. for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23822.

TRD-200101534

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 14, 2001

Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on March 13, 2001, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151 - 54.156 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Emergent Communications, LLC for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23823 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service, switched access service, PBX trunking, exchange access services and optional features, exchange usage services and Operator, DA, BLV/BLVI Services, and Carrier Access services.

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

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than April 4, 2001. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200101533

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 14, 2001

Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority

Docket Title and Number: Application of NetVoice Technologies, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23824 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service, long distance, and wireless services.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes several Texas local access and transport areas.

TRD-200101532

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 14, 2001

Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on March 16, 2001, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151 - 54.156 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Jilapuhn Inc., doing business as VI-Telco for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23753 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service to residential and business customers.

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

TRD-200101564

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 19, 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) of an application on March 9, 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 El Paso Global Networks, L.L.C. for Waiver of Bill Formatting Requirements of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.25. Docket Number 23825.

The Application: El Paso Global Networks, L.L.C. (EPGN), formerly Waller Creek Communications, Inc., holds Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA) Number 60112, and maintains that it is currently providing service to 1,517 residential customers in Texas. EPGN advises the commission that it will no longer be a provider of retail residential services in Texas after June 29, 2001. According to EPGN, the cost of implementing the necessary changes to its billing system in order to comply with P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.25(e)(1)(C) and (e)(3)(E) is estimated at $150,000. EPGN asserts that it would suffer an undue financial burden if it were required to implement the bill format changes for a market EPGN no longer intends to serve after June 29, 2001.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All comments should reference Docket Number 23825.

TRD-200101565

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 19, 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) of an application on March 14, 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 RTex Communications Group, Inc. (RTex ) for Temporary Waiver of Certain Provisions of the Bill Formatting Requirements in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.25. Docket Number 23832.

The Application: On August 15, 2000, the commission adopted P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.25 requiring implementation of the changes required by the rule on or before February 15, 2001. RTex is requesting an extension of the implementation deadline, from February 15, 2001 to September 1, 2001, with respect to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.25(e)(1)(C) notification of change in service provider, and §26.25(e)(3)(E) identification of charges that must be paid to retain basic local telecommunications service.

TRD-200101566

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 19, 2001

Notice of Petition for Expanded Local Calling Service

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a petition on February 8, 2001, for expanded local calling service (ELCS), pursuant to Chapter 55, Subchapter C of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Project Title and Number: Petition of the Trenton Exchange for Expanded Local Calling Service, Project Number 23664.

The petitioners in the Trenton Exchange request ELCS to the exchanges of Denison, Greenville, and McKinney.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than April 13, 2001. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200101555

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 16, 2001

Notice of Petition for Expanded Local Calling Service

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a petition filed on February 9, 2001, for expanded local calling service (ELCS), pursuant to Chapter 55, Subchapter C of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Project Title and Number: Petition of the Rosharon Exchange for Expanded Local Calling Service, Project Number 23666.

The petitioners in the Rosharon exchange request ELCS to the exchanges of Alvin, Clute, Freeport, and Lake Jackson.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than April 16, 2001. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200101556

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 16, 2001

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On March 16, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and ICG ChoiceCom, LP, 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 and Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23841. 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 23841. 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 17, 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 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 23841.

TRD-200101591

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 20, 2001

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On March 16, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and TXU Communications Telecom Services Company, 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 and Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23842. 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 10 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 23842. 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 17, 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 23842.

TRD-200101592

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 20, 2001

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

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

Docket Title and Number. Verizon Southwest's Application for Approval of a LRIC Study for National Directory Assistance Service Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215 on or about March 25, 2001, Docket Number 23836.

Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning the LRIC study referencing Docket Number 23836. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no later than 45 days after the date of sufficiency and should be filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200101577

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 19, 2001

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

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

Docket Title and Number. Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint for Approval of LRIC Study for Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Service for Business Customers Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214 on or about March 22, 2001, Docket Number 23827.

Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning the LRIC study referencing Docket Number 23827. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no later than 45 days after the date of a sufficiency study and should be filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200101558

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 16, 2001

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

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

Docket Title and Number. United Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint for Approval of LRIC Study for Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Service for Business Customers Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214 on or about March 22, 2001, Docket Number 23828.

Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning the LRIC study referencing Docket Number 23828. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no later than 45 days after the date of a sufficiency study and should be filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200101559

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 16, 2001

Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement

On March 13, 2001, Guadalupe Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and San Antonio MTA LP doing business as Verizon Wireless, 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 & Supp. 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23826. 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 23826. 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 12, 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 commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23826.

TRD-200101557

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 16, 2001

Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement

On March 16, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Tri-Tel Services, Inc., 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 and Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23839. 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 23839. 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 17, 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 23839.

TRD-200101589

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 20, 2001

Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement

On March 16, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Emergent Communications, LLC, 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 and Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23840. 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 23840. 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 17, 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 23840.

TRD-200101590

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 20, 2001

Texas Department of Transportation

Notice of Invitation - Texas Highway Traffic Safety Program

Notice of Invitation - Texas Highway Traffic Safety Program: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces a Request for Proposal (RFP) from project initiation to March 31, 2004. The project will be funded through the Texas Highway Traffic Safety Program and administered by the Traffic Safety Section of the Traffic Operations Division of TxDOT.

Purpose : The purpose of this request is to solicit proposals to provide a team of traffic law enforcement experts to support Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs (STEP) and all other programs with occupant restraint as a component of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Traffic Operations Division, Traffic Safety Section.

Eligible Applicants : Eligible applicants are limited to state agencies, local government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

Availability of Funds : Approximately $524,000 is available to fund the occupant restraint program activities for fiscal year 2001 through March of fiscal year 2003. An additional estimated $268,000 may be available to fund the program from April of fiscal year 2003 through March of fiscal year 2004, contingent upon the availability of funds.

Law Enforcement Liaison Team (LELT) Goal : Provide operational and technical support of occupant restraint programs and act as a liaison between program partners. Funded services include: (1) contacting and providing operational and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies on the performance requirements of the occupant restraint programs; (2) assisting law enforcement agencies to achieve an increase in occupant restraint usage rates; (3) assisting law enforcement agencies in identifying highway traffic safety problems; (4) monitoring participating law enforcement agencies for compliance with the requirements of the occupant restraint programs requirements; (5) providing timely information on traffic laws and available training programs to law enforcement agencies; (6) acting as spokespersons for the occupant restraint program efforts; and, (7) performing other assigned activities (as detailed in the RFP) in support of the occupant restraint program.