Pursuant to Section 2107.003, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller), announces its Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified, independent firms to provide tax collection services to the Comptroller. The successful respondent, if any, will collect delinquent tax obligations owed the Comptroller, that are not collected through normal collection procedures and do not meet the guidelines adopted for collection by the Attorney General. The successful respondent or respondents must be able to begin performance of the contract no later than April 16, 2002, with transition to services under the new contract completed by September 1, 2002. The Comptroller's current contract for similar services expires August 31, 2002 unless terminated sooner according to its terms. The Comptroller reserves the right, in its sole judgment and discretion, to award one or more contracts as a result of the issuance of this RFP.

Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal or reviewing the RFP should contact Pamela Ponder, Deputy General Counsel for Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts, 111 E. 17th St., Rm G-24, Austin, Texas, 78774, telephone number: (512) 305-8673, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The Comptroller will mail copies of the RFP only to those specifically requesting a copy. The complete RFP will be available for pick-up at the above-referenced address on Monday, February 25, 2002, between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. The Comptroller will also make the complete RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace after Monday, February 25, 2002, 2:00 p.m. CZT.

Questions: All questions concerning the RFP must be in writing and submitted no later than March 15, 2002, 2:00 p.m. Mandatory Letters of Intent to propose are also due by 2:00 p.m. on March 15, 2002. Questions must be faxed to (512) 475-0973, Attn: Pamela Ponder, Deputy General Counsel for Contracts. Proposals will not be accepted from firms that do not submit Mandatory Letters of Intent to propose by this deadline. Respondents shall be solely responsible for confirming the timely receipt of Mandatory Letters of Intent. On or before March 20, 2002 (or as soon thereafter as practical) the Comptroller expects to post answers to these written questions as a revision to the Texas Marketplace notice of the issuance of this RFP. The address of the Texas Marketplace is http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us. Contract execution is expected to take place on or before April 16, 2002 (or as soon thereafter as practical).

Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the Deputy General Counsel's Office at the address specified above no later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Friday, March 29, 2002. Proposals received after this time and date will not be considered. Respondents shall be solely responsible for confirming timely receipt of proposals.

Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation by a committee based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in the RFP. The Comptroller will make the final decision.

The Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. The Comptroller is under no legal or other obligation to execute a contract on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. The Comptroller shall pay no costs or any other amounts incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.

The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP - February 25, 2002, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Mandatory Letters of Intent Due:-- March 15, 2002, 2:00 p.m., CZT, Questions Due - March 15, 2002, 2:00 p.m. CZT, Answers to Questions Posted - on March 20, 2002, or as soon thereafter as practical; Proposals Due - March 29, 2002, 2:00 p.m. CZT, Contract Execution - April 16, 2002, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Work - April 16, 2002; Transition Complete - September 1, 2002.

TRD-200200909

Pamela Ponder

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: February 13, 2002

Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the Credit Union Department and are under consideration:

An application was received from Benchmark Credit Union, Dallas, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who live, work or attend school in Midland County to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Texans Credit Union, Richardson, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who live, work or attend school in Travis and Williamson County to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Texans Credit Union, Richardson, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who attend school in any geographic area listed within its field of membership (Telecom Corridor; the cities of: Highland Village, Flower Mound, Coppell, Carrollton, Hebron, Lewisville, The Colony, Sachse, Wylie, Frisco, Richardson, and Plano; and Colin County) to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

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 or downloading the form at http://www.tcud/applications.html. 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-200200881

Harold E. Feeney

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: February 12, 2002

In accordance with the provisions of 7 TAC §91.103, the Credit Union Department provides notice of the final action taken on the following applications:

Applications to Expand Field of Membership--Approved

Community Credit Union, Plano, Texas--See the November 30, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 9947).

Medical Community Credit Union, Odessa, Texas--See the November 30, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 9947).

Priority One Credit Union, Dallas, Texas--See the November 30, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 9947).

Southeast Affiliated Federal Employees (SAFE) Credit Union, Beaumont, Texas--See the November 30, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 9947).

Southwest 66 Credit Union, Odessa, Texas--See the November 30, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 9947).

United Credit Union, Tyler, Texas--See the November 30, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 9947).

United Heritage Credit Union, Austin, Texas--See the November 30, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 9947).

TRD-200200883

Harold E. Feeney

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: February 12, 2002

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Department") at the McKinney Memorial Public Library, 101 East Hunt Street, McKinney, Texas 75069 at 6 p.m. on March 14, 2002 with respect to an issue of tax-exempt multifamily residential rental project revenue bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 and taxable bonds, if necessary, in an amount to be determined, to be issued in one or more series (the "Bonds"), by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Issuer"). The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to Stonebrook Villas Housing, L.P., a limited partnership, or a related person or affiliate thereof (the "Borrower") to finance a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping a multifamily housing project (the "Project") described as follows: 240-unit multifamily residential rental development to be constructed on approximately 11.0 acres of land located on Peregrine Drive on the northwest corner of the intersection of Peregrine Drive and Virginia Parkway in McKinney, Collin County, Texas 75070. The project will be initially owned and operated by the Borrower.

All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views with respect to the Project and the issuance of the Bonds. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Robert Onion at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine, Austin, Texas 78701; (512) 475-3872 and/or ronion@tdhca.state.tx.us.

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

Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting should contact Gina Esteves, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3943 or Relay Texas at 1 (800) 735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

TRD-200200860

Ruth Cedillo

Acting Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: February 11, 2002

The Texas Department of Insurance published an Exempt Notification under the heading "Final Action on Rules" in the February 1, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 771) (TRD-200200339).

Due to a typographical error, the reference to "Commissioner's Order No. 02-0062" is incorrect. The correct order number is "02-0063." The typo is on page 772. The paragraph should read as follows.

"The amendments as adopted by the Commissioner of Insurance are shown in exhibits on file with the Chief Clerk under Ref. No. A-1201-21-I, which are incorporated by reference into Commissioner's Order No. 02-0063."

TRD-200200981

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rating manual filing submitted by Interinsurance Exchange of the Auto Club, Auto Club Indemnity Company and Auto Club Casualty Company proposing to use a rating manual different than that promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101, §3(l). The companies are proposing the adoption of a companion policy discount. The discount provides a 5% reduction in premium for all coverages, except rental reimbursement and uninsured motorist coverage, written on a private passenger automobile policy. This discount will apply to the named insured on the auto policy, and who is also a named insured on a homeowners form HO-A, HO-B, HO-CON-B or HO-BT policy.

Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting Judy Deaver, at the Texas Department of Insurance, Automobile/Homeowners Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 322-3478.

This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless a properly filed objection, pursuant to art. 5.101, §3(h), is made with the Senior Associate Commissioner for Property & Casualty, Mr. C.H. Mah, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5G, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by March 25, 2002.

TRD-200200841

Lynda H. Nesenholtz

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: February 8, 2002

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by Valley forge Insurance Company proposing to use rates for commercial automobile insurance that are outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g). The Company is requesting the following flex percentages of +40% by coverage, all territory and all classification. The overall rate change is +17.9%.

Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting Judy Deaver, at the Texas Department of Insurance, Automobile/Homeowners Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 322-3478.

This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless a properly filed objection, pursuant to art. 5.101 §3(h), is made with the Chief Actuary for P&C, Mr. Phil Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by March 4, 2002.

TRD-200200842

Lynda H. Nesenholtz

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: February 8, 2002

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by American International Insurance Company proposing to use rates for private passenger automobile insurance that are outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g). The Company is requesting the following flex percentages of +28 to +69 for Bodily Injury, +42 to +87 for Property Damage, +25 to +43 for Medical Payments, +76 to +114 for Personal Injury Protection, +47 to +80 for Comprehensive, and +87 to +129 for Collision coverages, under all classes by territory; and +43 for Uninsured Motorists Bodily Injury/Property Damage for all classes and territories. The overall rate change is +5.5%.

Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting Judy Deaver, at the Texas Department of Insurance, Automobile/Homeowners Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 322-3478.

This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless a properly filed objection, pursuant to art. 5.101 §3(h), is made with the Chief Actuary for P&C, Mr. Phil Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by February 19, 2002.

TRD-200200843

Lynda H. Nesenholtz

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: February 8, 2002

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by American International Insurance Company proposing to use rates for private passenger automobile insurance that are outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g). The Company is requesting the following flex percentages of +68 to +133 for Bodily Injury, +33 to +84 for Property Damage, +24 to +49 for Medical Payments, +116 to +188 for Personal Injury Protection, +70 to +126 for Comprehensive, and +94 to +154 for Collision coverages, by territory for all classes; and +57 for Uninsured Motorists Bodily Injury/Property Damage for all classes and territories. The overall rate change is +13%.

Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting Judy Deaver, at the Texas Department of Insurance, Automobile/Homeowners Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 322-3478.

This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless a properly filed objection, pursuant to art. 5.101 §3(h), is made with the Chief Actuary for P&C, Mr. Phil Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by March 11, 2002.

TRD-200200878

Lynda H. Nesenholtz

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: February 12, 2002

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by The Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York proposing to use rates for private passenger automobile insurance that are outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g). The Company is requesting the following flex percentages of +50% by territory for all coverages and classes. The overall rate change is +24.8%.

Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting Judy Deaver, at the Texas Department of Insurance, Automobile/Homeowners Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 322-3478.

This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless a properly filed objection, pursuant to art. 5.101 §3(h), is made with the Chief Actuary for P&C, Mr. Phil Presley, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by March 11, 2002.

TRD-200200879

Lynda H. Nesenholtz

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: February 12, 2002

The Commissioner of Insurance, at a public hearing under Docket Number 2516 scheduled for March 26, 2002 at 9:30 a.m., in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, will consider a proposal made in a staff petition, designated as "Third Petition...." Staff's petition seeks amendment of the Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual (the Manual), to adopt new and/or adjusted 2002 model Private Passenger Automobile Physical Damage Rating Symbols and revised identification information. Staff's petition (Ref. Number A-0202-5), was filed on February 8, 2002.

The new and/or adjusted symbols for the Manual's Symbols and Identification Section reflect data compiled on damageability, repairability, and other relevant loss factors for the listed 2002 model vehicles.

A copy of the petition, including an exhibit with the full text of the proposed amendments to the Manual is available for review in the office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas. For further information or to request copies of the petition, please contact Sylvia Gutierrez at (512) 463-6327; refer to (Ref. Number A-0202-5).

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

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

TRD-200200866

Lynda H. Nesenholtz

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: February 12, 2002

The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket No. 2517 at 9:30 a.m., March 12, 2002 in Room 100 of the William B. Hobby Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas 78701. The hearing is to consider new sections 22.51-22.67 concerning privacy of nonpublic personal health information provided by consumers to insurers and other covered entities regulated by the department.

The proposed new sections and the statutory authority for the proposed new sections were published in the January 4, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 35).

TRD-200200905

Lynda H. Nesenholtz

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: February 13, 2002

The following third party administrator (TPA) application has been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and is under consideration.

Application for incorporation in Texas of Baker Benefits Administrators, Inc., a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Houston, Texas.

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

TRD-200200896

Lynda H. Nesenholtz

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: February 12, 2002

In the February 15, 2002 issue of the Texas Register , the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) published new 30 TAC Chapter 214, Secondary Containment Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks Located over Certain Aquifers. The preamble to the proposal stated that the commission must receive all written comments by 5:00 p.m., March 15, 2002. The commission has extended the deadline for receipt of written comments to 5:00 p.m., March 18, 2002.

Comments should be mailed to Angela Slupe, Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to (512) 239-4808. For further information, please contact Michael Bame, Policy and Regulations Division, at (512) 239-5658. Copies of the proposal can be obtained from the commission's website at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/oprd/rules/propadop.html , or by calling Ms. Slupe at (512) 239- 4712.

TRD-200200900

Stephanie Bergeron

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: February 13, 2002

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) is providing an opportunity for public comment and a notice and comment hearing (hearing) on the draft site-wide General Operating Permit (GOP) Number 516.

The draft GOP will serve as a renewal of, and is based on, the site-wide GOP that currently resides in 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 122, Subchapter F. The draft GOP also contains revisions to codified applicable requirements and new applicable requirements (i.e., minor new source review) as a result of amended regulations or the adoption of new regulations. Once the draft GOP is issued by the executive director, the GOP residing in 30 TAC Chapter 122, Subchapter F will be proposed for repeal.

The draft GOP is subject to a 30-day comment period. During the comment period, any person who may be affected by the emission of air pollutants from emission units that may be authorized to operate under the GOP is entitled to request, in writing, a hearing on the draft GOP. If requested, a hearing will be held in Austin on March 25, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 131E of TNRCC, Building C, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle. If a hearing is requested, the comment period is extended to the close of the hearing. The hearing is structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. Individuals may present statements when called upon in order of registration. Open discussion within the audience will not occur during the hearing; however, a TNRCC staff member will be available to discuss the draft GOP thirty minutes prior to the hearing and will also be available to answer questions after the hearing.

Copies of the draft GOP may be obtained from the TNRCC Web site at http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/permitting/airperm/opd/permtabl.htm or by contacting the TNRCC Office of Permitting, Remediation and Registration, Air Permits Division at (512) 239- 1334. Written comments may be mailed to Ms. Beryl Thatcher, Office of Permitting, Remediation and Registration, Air Permits Division, MC 163, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or faxed to (512) 239-1070. All comments should reference the draft GOP. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., March 24, 2002. To inquire about the submittal of comments or for further information, contact Ms. Beryl Thatcher at (512) 239-5946.

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

TRD-200200901

Stephanie Bergeron

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: February 13, 2002

Notices mailed during the period February 8, 2002 through February 12, 2001.

TNRCC Internal Control No. 01262001-D02. Tryon Road Water Supply Corporation (Petitioner) has filed a supplemental petition with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) to clarify that the previously noticed petition for conversion of Tryon Road Water Supply Corporation to Tryon Road Special Utility District will include the transfer of the sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) No. 20883 from Tryon Road Water Supply Corporation to Tryon Road Special Utility District. Tryon Road Special Utility District's business address will be Rt. 2, Box 239, Longview, Texas 75605. The supplemental petition was filed pursuant to Chapters 13 and 65 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 291 and 293; and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The previous notice was published on August 9, 2001 and August 16, 2001. The supplemental petition also clarifies the powers of Tryon Road Water Supply Corporation under the provisions of Article XVI, Section 59, Texas Constitution, and Chapter 65 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. In addition to the purposes and powers set forth in the previous notice, the District shall have the purposes and powers provided by Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) No. 20883, which shall be transferred as provided in Chapter 13 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. Presently, Tryon Road Water Supply Corporation provides the facilities and services necessary to collect, transport, process, store, treat and dispose of sewage and wastewater, and provides such services for compensation to members. The nature of the services proposed to be provided by Tryon Road Special Utility District, in addition to those in the previous notice, shall include the power to build, operate, and maintain facilities to collect, transport, process, store, treat and dispose of sewage and wastewater, and to provide such services for compensation to generators of wastewater. It is anticipated that conversion will have no adverse effects on the rates and services provided to customers. The proposed District is located in Gregg and Harrison Counties and will contain approximately 12,418 acres. The territory to be included within the proposed District includes all of the singly certified service area covered by CCN Nos. 10362 and 20883 and is more precisely set forth in the boundary description included in the Petition and the previous notice. The boundary description and a vicinity map depicting the proposed District are also available for review at the offices of Tryon Road Water Supply Corporation. CCN Nos. 10362 and 20883 will be transferred to the District after a positive confirmation election. The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on the petition, as revised, if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice.

The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on these petitions if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of the 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 petitions unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of the notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.

Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, 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-200200889

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: February 12, 2002

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) pursuant to Texas Water Code (the Code), §7.075, which requires that the TNRCC may not approve these AOs unless the public has been provided an opportunity to submit written comments. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the proposed orders and 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 1, 2002 . Section 7.075 also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments received and that the TNRCC may withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate the proposed AO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Code, the Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), and/or the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act). Additional notice is not required if changes to an AO are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable Regional Office listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2002 . Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550. The TNRCC enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing .

(1) COMPANY: Atofina Petrochemicals, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1025-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number JE-0005-H; LOCATION: Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petrochemical plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.20(3), §116.115(b)(2)(G) and (c), Air Permit 9195A PSD-TX-453, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide emission rates; PENALTY: $4,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laura Clark, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(2) COMPANY: Big City Crushed Concrete Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1228- IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: Solid Waste Registration (SWR) Number F0960; LOCATION: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: concrete processing and recycling; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.2(b), by allegedly having accepted a shipment of 50 cubic yards of industrial hazardous waste material for storage and disposal at an unauthorized facility; PENALTY: $600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Judy Fox, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(3) COMPANY: Carmax Auto Superstores, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1141-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number DB-5242-J; LOCATION: Irving, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: autobody shop; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.421(a)(8)(B)(ix) and THSC, §382.085(b), by exceeding the volatile organic compound limit for wipe-down solutions; and 30 TAC §106.436(16) and §115.426(1)(B), and THSC, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to maintain records of the quantity and type of each coating and solvent consumed; PENALTY: $2,880; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Stacey Young, (512) 239-1899; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(4)COMPANY: Carrington Associates, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0566-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply (PWS) Number 0490020; LOCATION: Valley View, Cooke County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F), (3)(B), (J), and (K), and (e)(3), and THSC, §341.0315, by failing to secure a sanitary control easement, provide a well casing that extends a minimum of 18 inches above the elevation, properly maintain and repair the concrete sealing block, provide a well casing vent and 16- mesh or finer corrosion-resistant screen, and protect the pump room from flooding; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(i), (iii), (iv), and (v), and THSC, §341.0315, by failing to have additional wells or an emergency interconnection, meet the required service pump capacity of two gallons per minute (gpm) per connection, meet either the required pressure tank capacity of 20 gallons per connection or the elevated storage capacity of 100 gallons per connection, and have emergency power; 30 TAC §290.46(m)(1)(A) and (B), (n)(2) and (3), and THSC, §341.0315, by failing to provide proper maintenance and housekeeping practices, conduct annual ground storage tank inspections, conduct annual pressure tank inspections, maintain an accurate and up-to-date map of the distribution system and provide copies of well material setting data, a geological log, sealing information, disinfection information, microbiological sample results, and a chemical analysis; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(3) and (d)(2) and (3), and THSC, §341.0315, by failing to provide a gravity hinged flap valve, provide the pressure tank with a pressure release device and a pressure gauge, and provide filters or other devices to prevent compressor lubricants and other contaminants from entering the pressure tank; 30 TAC §290.42(e)(4) and THSC, §341.0315, by failing to provide a full- face self-contained breathing apparatus or supplied air respirator; and 30 TAC §290.39(j), by failing to notify the executive director prior to making any significant change or addition to an existing public water supply; PENALTY: $7,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sushil Modak, (512) 239-2142; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(5) COMPANY: Cistern Water Well Company, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0521- PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 075008 and Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 12546; LOCATION: near Smithville, Fayette County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(e), (f)(3)(A)(i) and (ii), (j)(2), and (t), by failing to ensure that the water system was under the direct supervision of a certified water works operator who possesses a Class D certification, record the amount of chemicals used daily to treat water, record the volume of water treated daily, eliminate a potential contaminant hazard to the water, and print the telephone number of a responsible official to contact in the event of an emergency; 30 TAC §290.109(e), by failing to maintain results of monthly bacteriological samples; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(3) and (4), and (d)(7) and (9), by failing to equip and maintain overflow covers, equip the facility's 2,500 gallon ground storage tank with a liquid level indicator, maintain all valves, pipes, and fittings, and by installing more than three pressure tanks at one site without obtaining approval; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F), by failing to secure a sanitary control easement; 30 TAC §290.110(c)(5)(B) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to monitor the disinfectant residual; 30 TAC §291.21(c)(7) and the Code, §13.136(a), by failing to include a drought contingency plan in the water system's tariff; and 30 TAC §288.30(3)(B) and the Code, §13.132(a)(1), by failing to provide the adopted drought contingency plan for inspection; PENALTY: $600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Larry King, (512) 339-2929; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

(6) COMPANY: Crompton Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1085-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number FG-0042-L; LOCATION: near Houston, Fort Bend County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: inorganic chemical; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.360(a) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to certify the plant's historical level of activity by submitting to the executive director a completed level of activity certification; PENALTY: $1,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512) 239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(7) COMPANY: Dixie Oil Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1222-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 16744; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: trucking company; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by failing to ensure that the owner or operator of a regulated underground storage tank (UST) had a valid, current delivery certificate; PENALTY: $400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tom Greimel, (512) 239- 5690; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

(8) COMPANY: DSC Drilling Specialties Company LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0773- AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number MQ-0023-L; LOCATION: Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: asphalt manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(b)(2)(G), Air Permit Number 8879A, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the maximum allowable emissions rates table; PENALTY: $5,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Johnson, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(9) COMPANY: El Paso Electric Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1083-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Numbers EE-0029-T and EE-0157-J; LOCATION: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: electric power stations; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to certify compliance for Air Permit Numbers O-00080 and O-00803; PENALTY: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Bethany Carl, (915) 834-4949; REGIONAL OFFICE: 401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834-4949.

(10) COMPANY: El Paso Field Service, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1207-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Numbers GE-0085-V, PE-0127-F, PE-0118-G, and WC-0019-R; LOCATION: Garden City, Fort Stockton, Coyanosa, and Pyote; Glasscock, Pecos, and Ward Counties, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas compression and transmission stations; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(1) and (2), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a Title V compliance certification; and 30 TAC §122.145(2)(B) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit deviation reports; PENALTY: $8,525; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Dan Landenberger, (915) 570-1359; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3300 North A Street, Building 4, Suite 107, Midland, Texas 79705-5404, (915) 570-1359.

(11) COMPANY: El Paso Gas Gathering & Processing Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001- 0981-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number EA-0081-P; LOCATION: Cisco, Eastland County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: compression station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.20, 40 Code of Federal Regulations §60.8, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct initial performance tests after installation of two gas fired turbines; PENALTY: $1,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: George Ortiz, (915) 698-9674; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(12) COMPANY: El Paso Natural Gas Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1202-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number RF-0009-N; LOCATION: near Coyanosa, Reeves County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas treating, compression, and transmission; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(1) and (2), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a Title V compliance certification; and 30 TAC §122.145(2)(B) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit deviation reports; PENALTY: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Dan Landenberger, (915) 570-1359; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3300 North A Street, Building 4, Suite 107, Midland, Texas 79705- 5404, (915) 570-1359.

(13) COMPANY: Frontier Fuel Co.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1424-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 13567; LOCATION: Cactus, Moore County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fuel delivery operation; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by failing to ensure that the owner or operator of a regulated UST system had a valid, current delivery certificate; PENALTY: $1,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronnie Kramer, (806) 353-9251; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.

(14) COMPANY: Riyaz S. Juma dba Get N Go and Shop and Go; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001- 1011-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Facility Identification Numbers 0067965 and 0006185; LOCATION: Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(A)(i) and (5)(A)(i), by failing to submit an UST registration and self-certification form and make available to a common carrier a valid, current TNRCC delivery certificate; and 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate financial responsibility; PENALTY: $12,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carolyn Easley, (915) 698-9674; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(15) COMPANY: Gloco Enterprises, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0539-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0028335; LOCATION: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.7(d)(3), by failing to amend, update, or change registration information; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and (2)(A)(i)(III), by failing to put the automatic test gauge into test mode, perform a tightness test, and perform an annual performance test on the line leak detectors; and 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate financial responsibility; PENALTY: $3,240; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512) 239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(16) COMPANY: G-P Gypsum Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0937-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HE-0006-D and SWR Number 32937; LOCATION: Quanah, Hardeman County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: gypsum wallboard manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to certify compliance with the Title V Annual Operating Permit Number O-01088; 30 TAC §101.10 and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit emissions inventory questionnaires; 30 TAC §335.323, by failing to pay nonhazardous waste generator fees; and 30 TAC §122.145(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a semiannual deviation report; PENALTY: $6,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carolyn Easley, (915) 698-9674; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(17) COMPANY: W. J. Roddy dba Green Tree Estates; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0840-PWS- E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 0610225; LOCATION: Denton, Denton County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: mobile home park; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(i), by failing to use a chemical in the treatment of water for a system that conforms to American National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation standards; 30 TAC §290.46(i), by failing to adopt an adequate plumbing ordinance, plumbing regulations, or service agreement with adequate provisions; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(3) and (5), by failing to have a hinged flap cover on the overflow pipe and install the inlet and outlet on the storage tank in locations to prevent short circuiting and stagnation of water; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(J) and (O), and §290.43(3), by failing to maintain the concrete sealing block and enclose the pressure maintenance facility, well head, and potable water storage tank with a properly constructed intruder-resistant fence; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(B)(i), by failing to have a well capacity of 0.6 gpm per connection; and 30 TAC §290.110(b)(4), by failing to maintain a minimum disinfectant residual of 0.2 milligram per liter (mg/l) free chlorine residual; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tom Greimel, (512) 239-5690; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(18) COMPANY: Groendyke Transport, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1380-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 16680; LOCATION: Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: trucking company; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by failing to ensure that the owner or operator of a regulated UST system had a valid, current delivery certificate; PENALTY: $4,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mark Newman, (915) 655-9479; REGIONAL OFFICE: 4630 50th Street, Suite 600, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3520, (806) 796-7092.

(19) COMPANY: The Hackberry Co-Op of Post, Texas; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0884-PST- E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 1351; LOCATION: Post, Garza County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: co-op with retail sales of gasoline and diesel; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(5)(A)(i) and the Code, §26.3467(a), by failing to make available a valid, current TNRCC delivery certificate; PENALTY: $6,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gary Shipp, (806) 796-7092; REGIONAL OFFICE: 4630 50th Street, Suite 600, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3520, (806) 796-7092.

(20) COMPANY: Halo Distributing Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1175-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 47224 and Owner Identification Number 2702; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tanks; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(A)(vi)(I) and (5)(A)(i), and the Code, §26.346(a), by failing to complete and submit a UST registration and self-certification and make available to common carriers a valid, current TNRCC delivery certificate; PENALTY: $8,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Malcolm Ferris, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

(21) COMPANY: Hat Oil and Gas; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0972-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Numbers LH-0253-L and LH-0254-J; LOCATION: Dayton, Liberty County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: compressor stations; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.360(a) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit form ECT-3, level of activity certification; PENALTY: $1,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Stacey Young, (512) 239-1899; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(22) COMPANY: Hondo Creek Cattle Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0009-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number SD-0157-C; LOCATION: Edroy, San Patricio County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: concentrated animal feeding operation; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4 and THSC, §382.085(a) and (b), by allowing a discharge of dust from the feedlot; PENALTY: $3,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Pamela Campbell, (512) 239-4493; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(23) COMPANY: Jobe Concrete Products, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0676-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TXR05G511; LOCATION: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: crushed and broken stone operation and an asphalt pavement material and concrete ready-mix batching plant; RULE VIOLATED: NPDES Permit Number TXR05G511 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to prevent an unauthorized discharge of process wastewater; and 30 TAC §334.128(a), by failing to pay the assessed above ground storage tank late fees; PENALTY: $1,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Pamela Campbell, (512) 239-4493; REGIONAL OFFICE: 401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834-4949.

(24) COMPANY: Moritz Chevrolet, Ltd.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1363-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number TA-1178-Q; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car dealership; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §114.20(c)(1) and THSC, §382.085(b), by allegedly offering for sale a 1989 Dodge truck with a missing catalytic converter; PENALTY: $360; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512) 239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(25) COMPANY: Philip Services Corporation, Inc. dba Chemical Reclamation Services, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1073-IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: SWR Number 50084; LOCATION: Avalon, Ellis County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: industrial waste treatment, storage, and disposal; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.2(b)(2), by allegedly having caused, suffered, allowed, or permitted its industrial solid wastes to be stored, processed, or disposed of at an unauthorized facility; PENALTY: $7,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Subhash Jain, (512) 239-5867; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(26) COMPANY: Port Alto Homeowners' Association - District #1, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0559-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 0290027; LOCATION: Port Alto, Calhoun County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(ii), (iii), and (iv), and the THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a total storage capacity of 200 gallons per connection, provide at least two service pumps having a capacity of two gpm per connection, and provide a pressure tank capacity of 20 gallons per connection; PENALTY: $2,813; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carol McGrath, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(27) COMPANY: Port Alto Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0560-PWS- E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 0290028; LOCATION: Port Alto, Calhoun County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(A)(ii) and the THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide 50 gallons of pressure tank capacity per connection; PENALTY: $938; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carol McGrath, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(28) COMPANY: City of Prairie View; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0644-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 16386; LOCATION: Prairie View, Waller County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: the Code, §26.121, by failing to prevent the unauthorized discharge of raw sewage; PENALTY: $17,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Johnson, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(29) COMPANY: RFK Enterprises, Inc. dba Food Spot #5; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0835- PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0044519; LOCATION: Vidor, Orange County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and (5)(A)(i), and the Code, §26.3467(a), by failing to ensure that the UST registration and self-certification form is fully and accurately completed and make available to a common carrier a valid, current TNRCC delivery certificate; 30 TAC §37.815(b)(1), by failing to demonstrate the required financial responsibility; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and (2)(A)(i)(III), and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to provide proper release detection and provide proper release detection for the piping, and test a line leak detector; and 30 TAC §334.48(c), by failing to conduct effective manual or automatic inventory control procedures for all UST systems; PENALTY: $6,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: John Barry, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(30) COMPANY: San Antonio Shoe, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0898-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number BG-1093-J and General Operating Permit Number O-01795; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: shoe manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit the annual Title V compliance certification; PENALTY: $2,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Clausewitz, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233- 4480, (210) 490-3096.

(31) COMPANY: Harold J. Smith, III; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1108-OSI-E; IDENTIFIER: On-Site Sewage Facility Installer Number OS5702; LOCATION: Omaha, Morris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: on-site sewage; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §285.58(a)(3) (now 30 TAC §285.3(b)(1)), and THSC, §366.051(c), by failing to obtain authorization to construct; PENALTY: $200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: David VanSoest, (512) 239-0468; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.

(32) COMPANY: W.J. Smith Wood Preserving Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0789- IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: SWR Number 31332; LOCATION: Denison, Grayson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wood preserving; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.404(a), by failing to establish liability coverage; PENALTY: $880; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512) 239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(33) COMPANY: Jerry J. Spencer dba Spencer Distributing Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0942-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 16636; LOCATION: Bullard, Smith County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fuel distributor; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by failing to observe a valid, current TNRCC delivery certificate; PENALTY: $4,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carolyn Lind, (903) 535-5100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.

(34) COMPANY: Sun Coast Resources, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1115-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 16560; LOCATION: Seagoville, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fuel distributor; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by failing to ensure that the owner or operator of a regulated UST system had a valid, current delivery certificate; PENALTY: $400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gloria Stanford, (512) 239-1871; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(35) COMPANY: Abdul Rehman dba Super Star; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0843-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0024028; LOCATION: Vidor, Orange County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and (5)(A)(i) and (C), and the Code, §26.3467(a), by failing to ensure that the UST registration and self-certification form is fully and accurately completed, make available to a common carrier a valid, current TNRCC delivery certificate, and ensure that a legible, identification tag, label, or marking is permanently applied upon or affixed to either the top of the fill tube or to a nonremovable point; PENALTY: $3,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: John Barry, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(36) COMPANY: Tiffany Brick, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1239-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number PA-0029-E; LOCATION: Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: brick and structural clay tile manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(1) and (2), Site Operating Permit Number O-01692, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit the required annual compliance certification; PENALTY: $2,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(37) COMPANY: United Galvanizing, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0515-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HG-1153-G; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fabricated steel galvanizing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(b)(2)(H) and (c), Air Permit Number 20948, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to operate baghouses while galvanizing operations were being performed, maintain negative pressure within the hooded enclosure for Building B galvanizing kettle and maintain the hooding/ducting system free of holes, cracks, and other conditions, and maintain records of preventative and scheduled maintenance and repairs; 30 TAC §106.452, §116.110(a)(4), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to obtain an air permit or permit-by-rule authorization; and 30 TAC §111.55(1) and (2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to meet particulate matter net ground level concentration limit of 200 micrograms/cubic meter; PENALTY: $8,064; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carol Harkins, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(38) COMPANY: Jerry Webb & Janice Webb dba Vinson's Water System Well No. 2; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0478-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 0610154; LOCATION: Denton, Denton County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.44(d), by failing to provide a minimum operating pressure of 35 pounds per square inch; 30 TAC §290.46(d)(2)(A), by failing to provide a minimum free chlorine residual of 0.2 mg/l; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(J), by failing to provide a proper concrete sealing block; and 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(A)(i) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a minimum well capacity of 1.5 gpm per connection; PENALTY: $1,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Cheryl Thompson, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118- 6951, (817) 588-5800.

(39) COMPANY: Wal-Mart Stores, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0577-EAQ-E; IDENTIFIER: Edwards Aquifer Protection Program Number 00103101; LOCATION: Cedar Park, Williamson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: land-clearing and excavation; RULE VIOLATED: the Code, §26.121(a)(2), by discharging waste into or adjacent to any water in the state; 30 TAC §213.24(5)(F), by failing to adequately design construction-phase erosion and sediment controls; and 30 TAC §213.23(j), by failing to comply with the conditions of an Edwards Aquifer contributing zone plan; PENALTY: $5,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Larry King, (512) 339-2929; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

(40) COMPANY: The Wiser Oil Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1187-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number TD-0049-C; LOCATION: Brownfield, Terry County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: carbon dioxide recovery; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.10 and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit an emissions inventory questionnaire; PENALTY: $720; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512) 239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 4630 50th Street, Suite 600, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3520, (806) 796-7092.

TRD-200200893

Paul Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: February 12, 2002

The following notices were issued during the period of January 29, 2002 through January 31, 2002.

The following require the applicants to publish notice in the newspaper. The public comment period, requests for public meetings, or requests for a contested case hearing may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin Texas 78711-3087, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ABZ HOLDINGS, LTD., LLOYD BLAND MCREYNOLDS, AND LANELLE ELSTON has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. 14311-001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 800,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 4,000 feet northwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and Farm-to-Market Road 242 in Montgomery County, Texas.

THE ACME BRICK COMPANY which operates the Allison Pit, a clay mine, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 03837, which authorizes the discharge of mine pit water and storm water runoff on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfalls 001 and 002. The facility is located approximately one half (1/2) mile west of Farm-to-Market Road 2181 on Hickory Creek Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas.

HANSON PIPE & PRODUCTS, INC. which operates the Grand Prairie Pressure Pipe Plant, a concrete pressure pipe manufacturing facility, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 03446, which authorizes the discharge of process wastewater, hydrostatic test water, and storm water on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001. This application was submitted to the TNRCC on August 31, 2001. The facility is located at 1004 North MacArthur Boulevard at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Interstate Highway 30 and North MacArthur Boulevard in the City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas.

CITY OF HEARNE has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10046-002, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,900,000 gallons per day. The current permit authorizes the land application of sewage sludge for beneficial use on 82 acres. The facility is located one mile east of the intersection of U.S. Highways 190 and 79 and Farm-to-Market Road 50 in Robertson County, Texas. The sludge treatment works are located adjacent to the wastewater treatment facility and the sludge disposal site is located on the property of the Hearne Municipal Airport, west of the runway, on Farm-to-Market Road 485 approximately two miles west of State Highway 6 in Robertson County, Texas.

CITY OF HOUSTON has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit No. 10495-065, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 3,000,000 gallons per day. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 3,000,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located at 8545 Scranton Street, due east of William P. Hobby Airport, approximately 0.7 mile southwest of the intersection of Interstate Highway 45 (Gulf Freeway) and Airport Boulevard in Harris County, Texas.

T & N LONE STAR WAREHOUSE COMPANY has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a major amendment to authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater and washwater via Outfall 001, resulting in a transfer of TNRCC Municipal Permit No. 13326-001 to Industrial Permit No. 04059. The current permit authorizes the discharge of domestic waste at a daily average flow not to exceed 6,500 gallons per day via Outfall 001. Issuance of this Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit will replace the existing NPDES Permit No. TX 0088528 issued on March 4, 1988 and TNRCC Permit No. 13326-001 issued July 16, 1993. The applicant operates a warehouse for the storage of oil field equipment. The plant site is located approximately three miles northeast of the intersection of U.S. Highway 259 and State Highway 250, approximately two and one half miles east of the City of Lone Star, Morris County, Texas.

TRD-200200887

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: February 12, 2002

Notices mailed during the period February 5, 2002 through February 12,2002.

Application No. 18-2051B Joshua Creek Ranch, Inc., P.O. Box 1946 132 Cravey Road, Boerne, Texas 78006, applicant, seeks an amendment to Certificate of Adjudication No. 18-2051, as amended, pursuant to Texas Water Code (TWC) §11.122, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §§295.1, et seq. Published and mailed notice of the application are given pursuant to 30 TAC §295.152 and §295.153, to all of the water right holders in the Guadalupe River Basin. Certificate of Adjudication No. 18-2051, as amended, authorizes owner to maintain an existing dam and 3.25 acre-foot capacity reservoir and to divert and use not to exceed 262 acre-feet of water per annum from Joshua Creek, tributary of the Guadalupe River, Guadalupe River Basin, to irrigate a maximum of 130 acres of land in the Thomas Sweeney Survey No. 10, Abstract No. 440 and the Thomas Sweeney Survey No. 12, Abstract No. 432, in Kendall County. Diversion is authorized from either bank of Joshua Creek at a maximum rate not to exceed 2.2 cfs (1000 gpm). Diversion in excess of 2 acre-feet per annum is authorized only when remaining flow in Joshua Creek equals or exceeds 1 cfs (448.8 gpm) downstream of the diversion point. The remaining 260 acre-feet is subject to the maintenance of a subordination agreement with the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. The applicant seeks to amend Certificate of Adjudication No. 18-2051, as amended, by adding an existing upstream dam and reservoir and a low water crossing on Joshua Creek for recreational purposes located on the applicant's property approximately 1.6 miles SE of Waring and 10 miles NNW of Boerne, Kendall County. The reservoir covers a surface area of 2.16 acres and has a capacity of 10.43 acre-feet of water. The centerline of the dam is located S 10° E, 10,600 feet from the northwest corner of the Thomas Sweeney Survey No. 10, Abstract No. 440, in Kendall County, also being at Latitude 29.933° N, Longitude 98.783° W. The area impounded by the low-water crossing is 1.40 surface acres and the volume of water impounded is 3.85 acre-feet. The centerline of the dam is S 10° E, 9,900 feet from the northwest corner of the Thomas Sweeney Survey No. 10, Abstract No. 440, in Kendall County, also being at Latitude 29.938° N, Longitude 98.778° W. Ownership of the land is evidenced by Warranty Deed vol. 432, pages 135-140. No other changes are requested. The application was received on June 26, 2001 and the additional information was received on December 10, 2001. The Executive Director reviewed the application and determined it to be administratively complete on January 3, 2002. Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below 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.

Application No. 12-4161B City of Abilene, P.O. Box 60, Abilene, Texas 79604, applicant, seeks an amendment to Certificate of Adjudication No. 18-4161, as amended, pursuant to Texas Water Code (TWC) §11.122, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §§295.1, et seq. Mailed notice of the application is given pursuant to 30 TAC §295.153(b) to West Texas Utilities Company in the Brazos River Basin. Certificate of Adjudication No. 12-4161 authorizes owner to divert and use not to exceed 20,690 acre-feet of water per annum for municipal purposes and divert not to exceed 10,000 acre-feet per annum for industrial purposes from the perimeter of Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir on Elm Creek, tributary of Clear Fork Brazos River, tributary of the Brazos River in Jones County, Texas. Certificate of Adjudication No. 12-4161 was amended, (Certificate of Adjudication No. 12-4161A) and authorized the owner to temporarily convert 1,000 acre-feet of the 10,000 acre-feet of water for industrial purposes to irrigation purposes and 5,000 acre-feet of the 10,000 acre-feet of water authorized from industrial to municipal purposes. The 1,000 acre-feet of water for irrigation purpose would be used to irrigate approximately 400 acres within the environs of the City of Abilene. Special Condition 5.b and c in the amendment states that the authorization to reallocate 5000 acre-feet of water for municipal purposes and 1000 acre-feet of water for irrigation purposes will expire and become null and void on December 1, 2000. Applicant seeks to amend Certificate of Adjudication No. 12-4161, as amended by extending or deleting the term for the reallocation of water and the additional use (irrigation). No other changes are requested. The application was received on October 26, 1999 and the additional information was received on May 8, 2001. The Executive Director reviewed the application and determined it to be administratively complete on May 10, 2001. This notice is being sent to you as part owner of Certificate of Adjudication No. 12-4161, which also authorizes storage in Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir. Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below by February 25, 2002. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application. The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed by February 25, 2002. The Executive Director may approve the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by February 25, 2002.

APPLICATION NO. 5758 Dallas National Golf L.P., 200 Crescent Court, Suite 95, Dallas, Texas 75201 seeks a Water Use Permit pursuant to Texas Water Code (TWC) 11.121 and 11.042, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §§295.1, et seq. Published and mailed notice of the application are given pursuant to 30 TAC §295.152 and §295.153 to all of the water right holders in the Trinity River Basin. Applicant seeks authorization to maintain an existing on-channel reservoir located on an unnamed tributary of Mountain Creek, tributary of the West Fork of the Trinity River, Trinity River Basin. The reservoir has a surface area of 4.02 acres and a capacity of 32.5 acre-feet and is located N 66.583° E, 664 feet from the southeast corner of the Enoch Horton Survey, Abstract No. 613 in Dallas County, also being at Latitude 32.740° N, Longitude 96.909° W. Ownership of the land is evidenced by Special Warranty Deed vol. 119, pages 06300-06309 and Special Warranty Deed vol. 119, pages 06295-06298. Applicant seeks authorization to use the bed and banks of an existing on-channel reservoir to convey potable municipal water from the City of Dallas for subsequent diversion of 300 acre-feet of water per annum for irrigation of 101 acres out of a 380 acre tract of land in Dallas County. The water will be diverted from the reservoir at a maximum rate of 5.58 cfs (2,500 gpm). The amount of water pumped into the lake will be sufficient to offset irrigation withdrawals and evaporation losses. Applicant seeks to authorize the existing reservoir for recreational purposes. Fees have been paid and the application is sufficient for filing. Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below 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.

Information Section

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 an application.

The Executive Director can consider approval of an application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any: (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement [I/we] request a contested case hearing; 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 application which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the TNRCC Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.

If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the requested permit and may forward the application and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, 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 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.

TRD-200200890

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: February 12, 2002

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on February 8, 2002, for retail electric provider (REP) certification, pursuant to §§39.101 - 39.109 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Tenaska Power Services Company for Retail Electric Provider (REP) certification, Docket Number 25430.

Applicant's requested service area is defined by customers; specifically, Tenaska Frontier Partners, Ltd.; Tenaska Gateway Partners, Ltd.; Tenaska Georgia Partners, L.P.; Tenaska III Texas Partners; and Tenaska Washington Partners, L.P.

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 March 1, 2002. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200200873

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 12, 2002

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on February 8, 2002, for retail electric provider (REP) certification, pursuant to §§39.101 - 39.109 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Constellation Electric Energy Services Limited Partnership for Retail Electric Provider (REP) certification, Docket Number 25436.

Applicant's requested service area is the geographic area of 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 March 1, 2002. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200200874

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 12, 2002

On February 5, 2002, W.T. Services, Inc. filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its certificate of operating authority (COA) granted in COA Certificate Number 50013. Applicant intends to expand its geographic area to include the entire Amarillo Local Access and Transport Area.

The Application: Application of W.T. Services, Inc. for an Amendment to its Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 25413.

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 February 27, 2002. 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 25413.

TRD-200200825

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) on February 4, 2002, for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier under 47 U.S.C. §214(e).

Docket Title and Number: Application of DMJ Communications, Inc. for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. §214(e) and P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.418. Docket Number 25396.

The Application: Under 47 U.S.C. §214(e), a common carrier designated as an ETC in accordance with that subsection shall be eligible to receive federal universal service support under 47 U.S.C. §254. DMJ Communications, Inc. (DMJ) is requesting ETC designation in order to be eligible to receive federal universal service support under 47 U.S.C. §254 designation in the exchanges of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Verizon Southwest, Inc., Sprint/United Telephone Company of Texas and Valor Communications in the state of Texas as listed in the application. DMJ holds Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority Number 60054.

Persons who wish to comment on this application should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas by March 14, 2002. Requests for further information should be mailed to 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 (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136, or use Relay Texas (800) 735-2989 to reach the commission's toll free number (888) 782-8477. The deadline for comment is March 14, 2002, and all correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25396.

TRD-200200817

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) on February 5, 2002, for designation as an eligible telecommunications provider (ETP) and eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.417 and §26.418, respectively.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Sage Telecom, Inc. for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Provider (ETP) Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.417 and Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.418. Docket Number 25425.

The Application: Sage Telecom, Inc. (Sage) is requesting ETP/ETC designation in order to be eligible to receive federal and state universal service funding to assist it in providing universal services in Texas. Sage seeks ETP/ETC designation for numerous local exchanges within the service territory of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in the state of Texas. Sage holds Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority Number 60160.

Persons who wish to comment on this application should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas by March 14, 2002. Requests for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or you may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (800) 735-2989 to reach the commission's toll free number (888) 782-8477. The deadline for comment is March 14, 2002, and all correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25425.

TRD-200200876

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 12, 2002

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) on February 4, 2002, for designation as an eligible telecommunications provider pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.417.

Docket Title and Number: Application of DMJ Communications, Inc. for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Provider (ETP) Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.417. Docket Number 25397.

The Application: DMJ Communications, Inc. (DMJ) is requesting ETP designation in order to be eligible to receive funds from the Texas Universal Service Fund (TUSF) under the Texas High Cost Universal Service Plan (THCUSP). DMJ seeks ETP designation in each of the exchanges in the service areas of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Verizon Southwest, Inc., Sprint/United Telephone Company of Texas and Valor Communications in the state of Texas. The proposed effective date is March 25, 2002. DMJ holds Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority Number 60054.

Persons who wish to comment on this application should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas by March 14, 2002. Requests for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or you may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (800) 735-2989 to reach the commission's toll free number (888) 782-8477. The deadline for comment is March 14, 2002, and all correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25397.

TRD-200200818

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on February 8, 2002, 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 Henry Communications, Inc., doing business as Communicaciones Hispanas for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 25428.

Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service.

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 February 27, 2002. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200200872

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 12, 2002

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on January 28, 2002, for withdrawal of retail electric provider (REP) certification, pursuant to §§39.101 - 39.109 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Petition of Enron Power Marketing, Inc. for Withdrawal of its Retail Electric Provider (REP) Certification, Docket Number 25350.

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 March 1, 2002. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200200814

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

On January 31, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Fort Bend Long Distance doing business as Fort Bend Communications, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25388. 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 25388. 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 March 1, 2002, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25388.

TRD-200200815

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

On February 5, 2002, Alltel Communications, Inc. formerly known as 360 Communications Company and Verizon Southwest, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25407. 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 25407. 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 March 8, 2002, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25407.

TRD-200200820

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

On February 5, 2002, 1-800-Reconex, Inc. and Verizon Southwest, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25408. 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 25408. 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 March 8, 2002, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25408.

TRD-200200821

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

On February 5, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and PWTel, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25409. 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 25409. 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 March 8, 2002, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25409.

TRD-200200822

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

On February 5, 2002, Rtex Communications Group, Inc. doing business as Rtex Communications and Verizon Southwest, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25410. 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 25410. 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 March 8, 2002, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25410.

TRD-200200823

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

On February 7, 2002, Nextel of Texas, Inc. and Verizon Southwest, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25423. 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 25423. 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 March 11, 2002, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25423.

TRD-200200839

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

On February 8, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and SBC Wireless, LLC doing business as Cingular Wireless formerly known as Southwestern Bell Wireless, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25431. 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 25431. 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 March 12, 2002, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25431.

TRD-200200861

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 11, 2002

On February 8, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Ionex Communications South, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25435. 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 25435. 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 March 12, 2002, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25435.

TRD-200200862

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 11, 2002

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. Valor Telecommunications of Texas, LP Application for Approval of LRIC Study for SyncRing Service Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214 on February 15, 2002. Docket Number 25402.

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 25402. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no later than 45 days after the date of a sufficient study and should be filed at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200200819

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

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

Docket Title and Number. Verizon Southwest's Application for Approval of LRIC Study for CyberDS1 Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215 on or about February 22, 2002, Docket Number 25439.

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 25439. 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-200200877

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 12, 2002

On February 5, 2002, American Fiber Network, Inc. doing business as AFN, Inc. and Verizon Southwest, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25412. 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 25412. 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 March 8, 2002, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25412.

TRD-200200824

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

On February 6, 2002, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., doing business as Sprint, Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint (collectively, Sprint), and Rosebud Telephone, 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 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25415. 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 25415. 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 March 11, 2002, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25415.

TRD-200200834

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

On February 6, 2002, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., doing business as Sprint, Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint (collectively, Sprint), and NPCR, Inc. doing business as Nextel Partners, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25416. 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 25416. 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 March 11, 2002, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25416.

TRD-200200835

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

On February 6, 2002, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., doing business as Sprint, Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint (collectively, Sprint), and Quick-Tel Communications, 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 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25417. 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 25417. 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 March 11, 2002, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25417.

TRD-200200836

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

On February 6, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and MCWireless, 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 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25418. 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 25418. 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 March 11, 2002, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25418.

TRD-200200837

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

On February 7, 2002, El Paso Networks, LLC and Verizon Southwest, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25422. 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 25422. 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 March 11, 2002, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25422.

TRD-200200838

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

On February 7, 2002, Texas RSA 7B3, Inc. doing business as Peoples Cellular, Peoples Wireless and Verizon Southwest, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25424. 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 25424. 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 March 11, 2002, and shall include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 25424.

TRD-200200840

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 8, 2002

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) will hold a workshop regarding municipal authorized review of access line reporting on April 10, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Hearing Room, located on the 7th floor of the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. Project Number 25433, Rulemaking to Address Municipal Authorized Review of Access Line Reporting has been established for this proceeding. This rulemaking is pursuant to Texas Local Gov't Code §283.056(c)(3), which references a municipality's right "… to conduct an authorized review of the provider to ensure compliance with the access line reporting requirements of this chapter if commenced within 90 days after the filing of a certificated telecommunications provider's report of access lines." Prior to the workshop, the commission request interested persons file comments to the following questions:

1. What documentation should municipalities be able to access in order to conduct an authorized review?

2. How should municipalities and providers address issues of confidentiality and proprietary information?

3. What time frame should apply to parties involved in an authorized review?

4. What other issues specifically related to the authorized review of access line reporting by municipalities should this rulemaking address?

Responses may be filed by submitting 16 copies to the commission's Filing Clerk, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. All responses should reference Project Number 25433.

Ten days prior to the workshop the commission shall make available in Central Records under Project Number 25433 an agenda for the format of the workshop.

Questions concerning the workshop or this notice should be referred to Hayden Childs, Telecommunications Policy Analyst, Telecommunications Division, (512) 936-7390 or hayden.childs@puc.state.tx.us. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200200891

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 12, 2002

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) will hold a workshop regarding provider of last resort (POLR) service on Tuesday, February 26, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 1- 100 of the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. Room 1-100 is located on the first floor of the Travis Building. Project Number 25360, Rulemaking Proceeding to Amend Requirements for Provider of Last Resort Service has been established for this proceeding. The following issues will be discussed at the workshop:

1. Commission's efforts to collect disconnect data;

2. Appropriate number of POLR service areas;

3. Whether current POLR customer classes are adequate;

4. Alternative structures for POLR rates for:

a. Residential and small commercial customers, or subclasses thereof; and

b. Large commercial customers, including minimum term;

5. POLR selection process;

6. Incentives for retail electric providers (REPs) to provide POLR service;

7. Standardized terms and conditions of POLR service;

8. Changes to other customer protection rules;

9. Other issues identified by participants; and

10. Timeline for rulemaking.

Persons with an interest in POLR service are invited to attend and participate in this workshop. Participants are encouraged to bring specific proposals relating to the above-listed issues to the workshop for discussion. Participants are also encouraged to bring multiple copies of any written material that they plan to discuss. For purposes of planning the meeting, parties wishing to make a presentation should contact Staff prior to the workshop.

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Terri Eaton at (512) 936-7271 or send an e-mail to terri.eaton@puc.state.tx.us. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200200863

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 11, 2002

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) will hold a workshop regarding the LIDA's proposal for incorporation of Lifeline and Link Up services into the Low Income Telephone and Electric Utilities Program (LITE UP) on March 1, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Hearing Room, located on the 7th floor of the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. Project Number 24900, Revisions to SUBST. R. §26.412, Lifeline and Link Up Services for Low Income Discount Administrator (LIDA) Administration , has been established for this proceeding. The commission will revise Substantive Rule §26.412 to incorporate the LIDA procedures necessary to administer automatic enrollment of qualifying individuals into Lifeline and Link Up Services. The commission believes that the LIDA's administration of these programs, in addition to the low- income electric discount program, will improve the automatic enrollment process and prove efficient and beneficial to all Texas ratepayers.

This notice is not a formal notice of proposed rulemaking; however, the parties' responses to the questions and comments at the workshop will assist the commission in developing commission policy or determining the necessity for a related rulemaking.

Questions concerning the workshop or this notice should be referred to Janis Ervin, Senior Utilities Analyst, Telecommunications Division, at (512) 936-7372. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200200892

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 12, 2002