The Office of the Attorney General proposed new §§61.40-61.43, concerning crime victims' compensation. The rules appeared in the March 8, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 1597).

Due to a typographical error in the preamble, 8th paragraph, the e-mail address for submitting comments to Mr. John Green is incorrect. The paragraph begins, "Comments may be submitted, in writing..." The e-mail address should read, john.green@oag.state.tx.us.

TRD-200201487

The State of Texas hereby gives notice of the proposed resolution of an environmental enforcement lawsuit brought pursuant to the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act and the Texas Water Code. Before the State may settle a judicial enforcement action, pursuant to Section 7.110 of the Texas Water Code, the State shall permit the public to comment in writing on the proposed judgment. The Attorney General will consider any written comments and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed agreed judgment if the comments disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Law.

Case Title and Court: The State of Texas v. Amber Refining Inc., Paradigm Properties Management, Inc., Texas 150 Business Park, Inc., Edward A. Shaw, ESCM & Associates, Restructure Petroleum Marketing, Inc., and E-Z Serve Corporation; Cause No. 97-05966 in the 261st Judicial District, Travis County, Texas.

Nature of Suit: This suit concerns hazardous wastes at an oil refining and tank farm facility located at the intersection of 28th Street and Slyvania Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas (the Site). Amber Refining, the former owner of the Site, disposed of hazardous wastes at the Site and failed to comply with the requirements of an agreed order of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission concerning such wastes. The current owners of the Site, Paradigm Properties Management, Amber Terminal, and Texas 150 Business Park and Amber Refining's current president, Edward A. Shaw, current parent corporation, ESCM & Associates, and former parent corporations, Restructure Petroleum Marketing Services and E-Z Serve Corporation are also defendants.

Proposed Agreed Judgment: The proposed Agreed Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction settles all of the State's claims in the suit. The Agreed Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction contains provisions for injunctive relief, civil penalties, and attorney's fees.

In the permanent injunction, among other things, E-Z Serve Corporation has agreed to carry out an investigation and remediation in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 350 of Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code of the portion of the Site not owned by Texas 150 Business Park. Texas 150 Business Park has agreed in the permanent injunction, among other things, to carry out an investigation and remediation of its portion of the Site in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 350 of Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code.

The proposed judgment awards the State $100,000 in civil penalties from Amber Refining and an additional $244,000 in civil penalties from Paradigm Properties Management.

The proposed judgment awards the State attorney's fees and court costs from the listed defendants in the listed amounts: (1) Amber Refining, $88,000; (2) E-Z Serve Corporation, $175,000; (3) Restructure Petroleum Marketing Services, $40,000; (4) Paradigm Properties Management, $46,000; (5) Texas 150 Business Park, $20,000; (5) Amber Terminal, $39,000; and (6) Edward Shaw, $50,000.

For a complete description of the proposed settlement, the complete proposed Agreed Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction should be reviewed. Requests for copies of the judgment and written comments on the proposed settlement should be directed to Jane E. Atwood, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Texas Attorney General, P. O. Box 12548, Austin, Texas 78711-2548, (512) 463-2012, facsimile (512) 320-0052. Written comments must be received within 30 days of publication of this notice to be considered.

For information regarding this publication, please contact A.G. Younger, Agency Liaison, at 512/ 463-2110.

TRD-200201565

Susan D. Gusky

Assistant Attorney General

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: March 13, 2002

Introduction:

The Texas Cancer Council announces the availability of state funds to be awarded to support Goal 1 of the Texas Cancer Plan (Prevention Information and Services). Specifically, the focus is on primary preventions efforts for children. Children are our most important assets and lifestyle and behavior choices made at an early age often set lifelong healthy habits that reduce cancer risk. Similarly, parents must be aware of the importance of early health behaviors and what they can do to protect their children. Nutrition, exercise, tobacco use prevention and sun safety are a few of the lifestyle activities that can affect susceptibility to cancer and can be affected by early education.

Funds will be awarded to the selected entities that establish an innovative and measurably effective cancer prevention program for youth. It is anticipated that this will be a 3-year project, with the maximum funding received by any single applicant to be $50,000 a year for three years (FY 2003 thru FY 2005). Projects may apply for a fourth year (FY 2006) for a maximum of $40,000 and a fifth year (FY 2007) for a maximum of $30,000 if they meet programmed objectives and are successful in obtaining continuation funding to support their project. Truly innovative or model projects may be considered for statewide dissemination.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to solicit statewide applications for projects that develop a successful, outcome-based public education program to significantly increase the awareness of cancer prevention strategies for parents and children. Strategies should emphasize parent-child interactions and build on family driven health habits and behaviors. The project may serve as a prototype for successful public information and awareness campaigns statewide.

Eligibility requirements:

All applicants must meet the following criteria: The proposal must be made on behalf of an entity with demonstrated collaborative relationships with community agencies, organizations or interested individuals from the community. Letters of intent and support must be submitted as evidence of partnership agreements for project planning and implementation. The lead entity may be a governmental agency, educational institution, a nonprofit organization, volunteer organization or a for-profit organization (e.g., girl scouts, little league, school health advisory councils, YWCA, 4H, etc.)

For currently funded TCC projects:

FY 2002 contractors of the Texas Cancer Council with cancer education projects for children scheduled to end in FY 2002 may apply for two additional years of reduced funding under this initiative. If selected for continuation funding, they will be eligible for a maximum award of $40,000 in FY 2003 and $30,000 in FY 2004. Current levels of performance must be maintained and performance track record will be considered during the funding application review process.

Letter of intent requirements:

To be considered for funding, letters of intent must be received in the Council office by 5:00 p.m. on April 5, 2002. The Council staff will acknowledge the receipt of letters of intent in writing. Letters of intent may be mailed to P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, or sent by facsimile machine: (512) 475-2563. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Council office immediately upon sending a letter of intent to ensure that the letter is received. Contact the Council at (512) 463-3190.

Letters of intent should not exceed three (3) pages and should succinctly identify the lead contractor; problem to be addressed; population to be reached; previous cancer education experience; and geographic area covered. Additionally, for each fiscal year of the two year initiative, the letter of intent should state the project goals; objectives; major activities to attain the objectives; expected measurable outcomes; number of people to be reached; and requested budget amounts. Letters of intent must be submitted in font-size no smaller than 12 point.

Semi-finalist selection and application preparation workshop:

Council staff will review letters of intent and semi-finalists will be selected, based on the criteria outlined in this funding announcement. By April 19, semi-finalists will be notified by telephone of their selection as a semi-finalist, mailed a funding application packet, and invited to attend an application technical assistance workshop. The applicants' workshop will be held in Austin on Tuesday, April 30, 2002. This workshop will be open to all semi-finalists and will be conducted to clarify RFA requirements, provide technical assistance on application preparation, and delineate Council expectations. Semi-finalists are responsible for any travel expenses (parking, transportation, lodging, et cetera) incurred to attend the workshop.

Application requirements:

Application from the semi-finalists will be due at the Texas Cancer Council office by 5 p.m. on June 3, 2002. Applications must be submitted according to the Texas Cancer Council's application instructions and forms. Applications sent by facsimile machine will not be accepted. Application instructions provide information about disallowable expenses, reimbursement policies, and reporting requirements. Application materials and a copy of the Texas Cancer Plan (http://www.texascancercouncil.org/tcplan/cover.html) can be obtained on-line or by calling (512) 463-3190.

Project requirements:

The projects funded under this initiative must develop and implement a cancer prevention education program for youth that reaches children through such avenues as:

*School and community programs

*Community based pediatric clinics

*Parks, camp programs, sports facilities

*Pre-school and day-care facilities

*Aftercare programs

*Scouting programs

*Athletic programs

Applicant should conduct a review of existing model programs and other efforts that successfully promote cancer prevention, using youth events similar to those proposed by the project. This review is necessary to avoid duplicating existing programs.

A method for evaluating the project's effectiveness and impact, including the documentation of changes in awareness and behavior.

Project must also:

* Demonstrate previous successful experience or background knowledge in providing health education to the selected population.

* Describe the selected population's cancer prevention needs and how the proposed project will address the population's unmet needs.

* Propose innovative responses to the selected population's unmet needs.

* Involve and coordinate with local American Cancer Society offices in developing programs.

* Provide assurances that the proposed project utilizes credible educational materials (such as those from the National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control, and the American Cancer Society), wherever appropriate.

* Document collaboration with established programs and agencies addressing youth activities, such as the University Interscholastic League, Texas Education Agency, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, YMCA, church youth programs, youth sports associations, Cooperative Extension, and other youth associations.

* Provide assurances that the project does not duplicate existing services or resources currently available in the local community.

* Have a plan to seek permanent continuation funding after TCC funding ends.

* Document an in-kind contribution of at least ten percent. In-kind contributions may include applicant funds committed to the project, donated services, or other in-kind contributions. The Council reserves the right to waive this requirement, on a case-by-case basis.

Funding awards:

Applications will be reviewed by Council staff for completeness and technical merit. The Texas Cancer Council will make final funding decisions on or about August 9, 2002. Written notification of approval can be expected by August 16, 2002. All applicants will receive written notification of the Council's decisions regarding their applications.

The Council's funding decision will be based on:

* Degree to which the application addresses Goal 1 of the Texas Cancer Plan , as described in the purposes and requirements of the funding announcement;

* The scope of the project, including the number of children and parents served;

* Innovative aspects of the proposed project;

* Applicant's collaboration with other relevant groups and/or state-level organizations/agencies who provide oversight of youth activities;

* Applicant's qualifications to conduct the proposed project;

* Reasonableness of budgeted amounts and appropriateness of budget justifications; and

* Completeness and clarity of the application.

The Texas Cancer Council has sole discretion and reserves the right to reject any or all applications received in response to this funding announcement. This announcement does not constitute a commitment by the Council to award a contract or to pay costs incurred in the preparation of an application.

It is anticipated that up to five (5) projects will be selected under this initiative to receive Council funding. Council funding is based on the merit of the application received and the availability of funding.

All TCC funded projects must submit annual continuation applications. The Council will award annual continuation contracts, based upon a review of the contractor's achievement of the prior year's work plan objectives and performance measure projections, the merits of the contractor's continuation application, and the availability of Council funding.

Use of funds:

Council funds are intended for start-up expenses and operational costs, such as staff salaries and basic benefits, education materials, and other administrative expenses. Funds may not be used for indirect cost, remodeling of buildings to accommodate health services, purchases of clinic equipment, reduction of deficits from pre-existing operations, clinical research, or treatment. Further, funds may not be used to supplant existing funds or services, or to duplicate existing resources or services.

Additional information:

For additional information about this funding announcement, contact Don Ray, Program Manager, Texas Cancer Council, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3190.

TRD-200201494

Mickey L. Jacobs, M.S.H.P.

Executive Director

Texas Cancer Council

Filed: March 11, 2002

Introduction:

The Texas Cancer Council announces the availability of state funds to be awarded to support Goal 2, (i.e. Early Detection and Treatment: Texans should have prompt access to information and services that enable the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.), of the Texas Cancer Plan (http://www.texascancercouncil.org/tcplan/cover.html).

A caregiver is the primary person responsible for providing care to a person with cancer. Such responsibilities require sustained emotional, physical, and financial commitment, creating stress for the caregiver. Funds will be awarded to the selected entities that establish collaborative, innovative, and effective programs that support the efforts of cancer patient caregivers and/or their family members. These caregiver programs can be, but are not limited to, activities that deal with personal care, nutrition, family and children support, respite care, physical conditions, and emotional conditions.

It is anticipated that this will be a 3-year project, with the maximum funding received by any single applicant to be $100,000 a year for three years (FY 2003 thru FY 2005). Reduced funding of $60,000 for a fourth year (FY 2006) and $40,000 for a fifth year (FY 2007) will be available to projects that meet programmed objectives and are successful in obtaining continuation funding to support their project. Truly innovative or model projects may be considered for statewide dissemination.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to solicit statewide applications for projects that will create and promote support services for caregivers or family members who provide emotional, physical, and financial support to loved ones diagnosed with cancer. Tailored, culturally relevant messages that appeal to the interests and values of specific audiences and utilize a variety of communication methods and venues should be included when reaching those audiences. A project selected for funding may serve as a prototype for successful caregiver support projects statewide.

Eligibility requirements:

All applicants must meet the following criteria: The application must be made on behalf of a collaborative partnership (an affiliation of at least five individuals who are either representatives of community agencies, organizations, or interested individuals from the community). Letters of intent and applications must be submitted by an entity that will serve as the fiscal agent and legal contractor for the project. The lead entity may be a governmental agency, educational institution, a nonprofit organization, or a for-profit organization.

For currently funded TCC projects:

FY 2002 contractors of the Texas Cancer Council may apply for two years of reduced funding under this initiative. If selected for continuation funding, they will be eligible for a maximum award of $60,000 in FY 2003 and $40,000 in FY 2004. Current levels of performance must be maintained and performance track record will be considered during the funding application review process.

Letter of intent requirements:

To be considered for funding, letters of intent must be received in the Council office by 5:00 p.m. on April 5, 2002. The Council staff will acknowledge the receipt of letters of intent in writing. Letters of intent may be mailed to P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, or sent by facsimile machine: (512) 475-2563. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Council office immediately upon sending a letter of intent to ensure that the letter is received. Contact the Council at (512) 463-3190.

Letters of intent should not exceed three (3) pages and should succinctly identify the lead contractor; members of the partnership; problem to be addressed; population to be reached; and geographic area covered. Additionally, for each fiscal year of the three year initiative, the letter of intent should state the project goals; objectives; major activities to attain the objectives; expected outcomes; number of people to be reached; and requested budget amounts. Letters of intent must be submitted in font-size no smaller than 12 point.

Semi-finalist selection and application preparation workshop:

Council staff will review letters of intent and semi-finalists will be selected, based on the criteria outlined in this funding announcement. By April 19, semi-finalists will be notified by telephone of their selection as a semi-finalist, mailed a funding application packet, and invited to attend an application technical assistance workshop. The applicants' workshop will be held in Austin on Tuesday, April 30, 2002. This workshop will be open to all semi-finalists and will be conducted to clarify RFA requirements, provide technical assistance on application preparation, and delineate Council expectations. Semi-finalists are responsible for any travel expenses (parking, transportation, lodging, et cetera) incurred to attend the workshop.

Application requirements:

Applications from the semi-finalists will be due at the Texas Cancer Council office by 5 p.m. on June 3, 2002. Applications must be submitted according to the Texas Cancer Council's application instructions and forms. Applications sent by facsimile machine will not be accepted. Application instructions provide information about disallowable expenses, reimbursement policies, and reporting requirements. Application materials and a copy of the Texas Cancer Plan , can be obtained by calling (512) 463-3190.

Project requirements:

Projects funded under this initiative must develop and provide:

* Culturally relevant education resources and materials for caregivers or family members in their local community

* Information about access to supportive services (counseling, support groups, etc.) or referrals for such services

* A method for evaluating the project's effectiveness and impact, including documentation of changes in access, health status, disparities, and cost.

Project must also:

* Document previous successful experience or background knowledge in providing effective health related services, preferably in the area of caregiver and/or family member support.

* Assess and document the caregiver and/or family member needs and how the proposed project will address these unmet needs.

* Propose effective interventions to meeting caregiver or family member unmet needs.

* Involve and coordinate with local American Cancer Society offices, health care facilities and hospice organizations in developing programs.

* Provide assurances that the proposed project utilizes existing credible educational materials (such as those from the National Cancer Institute, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, National Family Caregivers Association, the American Cancer Society, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, etc.), wherever appropriate.

* Document strong community support for this initiative and community collaboration through the sharing of resources (equipment, personnel, volunteers, educational resources, et cetera) from a variety of community agencies/organizations.

* Document collaboration with established programs and agencies addressing cancer concerns, such as the American Cancer Society or the American Association of Retired Persons.

* Provide assurances that the project does not duplicate existing services or resources in the community.

* Provide evidence that the project has the capability of being sustained within the community after termination of Council funding (favorable weight will be given to proposals that indicate, where appropriate, that a plan for sustainment exists or active attempts will be made to solicit additional funds or continuation funds for the project - including a list of sources to be approached).

* Document an in-kind contribution of at least ten percent. In-kind contributions may include applicant funds committed to the project, donated services, or other in-kind contributions. The Council reserves the right to waive this requirement, on a case-by-case basis.

Funding awards:

Applications will be reviewed by Council staff for completeness and technical merit. The Texas Cancer Council will make final funding decisions on or about August 9, 2002. Written notification of approval can be expected by August 16, 2002. All applicants will receive written notification of the Council's decisions regarding their applications.

The Council's funding decision will be based on:

* Degree to which the application addresses Goal 2 of the Texas Cancer Plan , as described in the purposes and requirements of the funding announcement;

* The scope of the project, including reaching a maximum number of people;

* Innovative aspects of the proposed project;

* Applicant's successful collaboration with other relevant organizations;

* Applicant's qualifications to conduct the proposed project;

* Reasonableness of budgeted amounts and appropriateness of budget justifications;

* Evidence of a sound plan for continuity of the project beyond Council funding; and

* Completeness and clarity of the application.

The Texas Cancer Council has sole discretion and reserves the right to reject any or all applications received in response to this funding announcement. This announcement does not constitute a commitment by the Council to award a contract or to pay costs incurred in the preparation of an application.

It is anticipated that up to three (3) projects will be selected under this initiative to receive Council funding. The Council may fund more, or fewer projects, based on the merit of applications received and the availability of funding. The Council reserves the right to take the needs of geographic locations into consideration when selection projects.

Funded projects must submit annual continuation applications. The Council will award annual continuation contracts, based upon a review of the contractor's achievement of the prior year's work plan objectives and performance measure projections, the merits of the contractor's continuation application, and the availability of Council funding.

Use of funds:

Council funds are intended for start-up expenses and operational costs, such as staff salaries and basic benefits, education materials, and other administrative expenses. Funds may not be used for indirect cost, remodeling of buildings to accommodate health services, purchases of clinic equipment, reduction of deficits from pre-existing operations, clinical research, or treatment. Further, funds may not be used to supplant existing funds or services, or to duplicate existing resources or services. Additionally, Council funds may not be used for clinical services, such as mammograms, Pap smears, other cancer screening tests, or for cancer treatment costs.

Additional information:

For additional information about this funding announcement, contact Don Ray, Program Manager, Texas Cancer Council, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3190.

TRD-200201525

Mickey L. Jacobs, M.S.H.P.

Executive Director

Texas Cancer Council

Filed: March 11, 2002

Notice of Award: Pursuant to Chapter 404, Subchapter G, and Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Texas Government Code, the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company (Trust Company) announces this notice of contract award.

The notice of request for proposals (RFP #132a) was published in the December 28, 2001 issue of the Texas Register at (26 TexReg 11082.)

The contractor will assist the Trust Company in the administration of daily investment activities.

The contract is awarded to: RBC Dain Rauscher, 2711 North Haskell Avenue, Cityplace, Suite 2400, Dallas, TX 75204-2936. The annual flat fee is $225,000. The term of the contract is February 20, 2002 through August 31, 2003 (plus 2 one-year options to renew). The contractor shall prepare certain annual, quarterly and other reports as required by the Trust Company.

TRD-200201554

Pamela G. Ponder

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: March 13, 2002

Notice of Request for Proposals: Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, and Sections 403.011 and 403.020, Texas Government Code, and Section 130.084, Education Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP #139a) from qualified, independent firms to provide consulting services to Comptroller. The successful respondent will assist Comptroller in conducting a management and performance review of the Austin Community College (ACC). Comptroller reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to award one or more contracts for a review of ACC under this RFP. The successful respondent(s) will be expected to begin performance of the contract or contracts, if any, on or about May15, 2002.

Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts, 111 E. 17th St., ROOM G-24, Austin, Texas, 78774, telephone number: (512) 305-8673, to obtain a copy of the RFP. Comptroller will mail copies of the RFP only to those specifically requesting a copy. The RFP was made available for pick-up at the above-referenced address on Friday, March 22, 2002, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. Comptroller also made the complete RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace at: http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us after 2 p.m. (CZT) on Friday, March 22, 2002.

Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions: All Mandatory Letters of Intent and questions regarding the RFP must be sent via facsimile to Mr. Harris at: (512) 475-0973, not later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Friday, April 12, 2002. Official responses to questions received by the foregoing deadline will be posted electronically on the Texas Marketplace no later than April 17, 2002, or as soon thereafter as practical. Mandatory Letters of Intent received after the 2:00 p.m., April 12th deadline will not be considered. Respondents shall be solely responsible for confirming the timely receipt of Mandatory Letters of Intent to propose.

Closing Date: Proposals must be received in Assistant General Counsel's Office at the address specified above (ROOM G-24) no later than 2 p.m. (CZT), on Friday, April 24, 2002. Proposals received after this time and date will not be considered. Proposals will not be accepted from respondents that do not submit mandatory letters of intent by the April 12, 2002, deadline. Respondents shall be solely responsible for confirming the 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. Comptroller will make the final decision regarding the award of a contract or contracts. Comptroller reserves the right to award one or more contracts under this RFP.

Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. Comptroller is under no legal or other obligation to execute any contracts on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. Comptroller shall not pay for any costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.

The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP - March 22, 2002, 2 p.m. CZT; All Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions Due - April 12, 2002, 2 p.m. CZT; Official Responses to Questions Posted - April 17, 2002, or as soon thereafter as practical; Proposals Due - April 24, 2002, 2 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - May 9, 2002, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Project Activities - May 15, 2002.

TRD-200201550

Pamela Ponder

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: March 13, 2002

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice invites bids for the construction of refinishing of the interior and exterior of Water Tower No.1 in Beeville, Texas. The project consists of new construction of a wire screen covering, sealing the cathodic protection system anode openings, replacement of a gasket around the construction hatch, increasing the size of the riser manway, elimination of lead based paint from exterior, then repainted and interior surface preparation and coating at the existing Chasefield Unit, (Highway 202 East, Beeville, Texas). The work includes (mechanical, electrical, structural and steelwork) as further shown in the Contract Documents prepared by Dunham Engineering).

The successful bidder will be required to meet the following requirements and submit evidence within five days after receiving notice of intent to award from the Owner:

A. Contractor must have a minimum of 5 consecutive years of experience in lead abatement of elevated storage tanks in a Gulf Coast Environment and provide references for at least three projects that have been completed of a dollar value and complexity equal to or greater than the proposed project.

B. Contractor must be bondable and insurable at the levels required.

C. Contractors are required to submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan as detailed in Exhibit I. Failure to submit a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan will result in the bid being rejected from further consideration.

All Bid Proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Deposit in the amount of 5% of greatest amount bid. Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract amount will be required upon award of a contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality or irregularity.

Bid Documents can be obtained from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice at no charge from:

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Contracts and Procurement Department, Contracts Branch

Two Financial Plaza, Suite 525

Huntsville, Texas 77340

Phone: (936) 437-7124; Fax: (936) 437-7009

Attn: Bill Lenover, Contract Administrator

A Pre-Bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM on April 8, 2002 at the Chasefield Unit, Beeville, Texas, followed by a site-visit.

ONLY ONE SCHEDULED SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD FOR REASONS OF SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY. THIS IS A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE THEREFORE VENDORS NOT ATTENDING, WILL HAVE THEIR BIDS REJECTED.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 PM on April 15, 2002 , in the Contracts and Procurement Conference Room located in the West Hill Mall, Suite 525, Two Financial Plaza, Huntsville, Texas.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice requires the Contractor to make a good faith effort to include Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB's) in at least 26.1% of the total value of this construction contract award. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum wage rates prescribed in the Special Conditions must be paid on these projects.

TRD-200201566

Carl Reynolds

General Counsel

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Filed: March 13, 2002

The Finance Commission of Texas adopted 7 TAC §1.1401, concerning Definitions (TRD-200201127). The rule appeared in the March 8, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 1700).

Due to a typographical error in the definition for "Principal Party" under §1.1401(5)(E)(i) , the reference to "subsection (4)" should read "subparagraph (D)".

" (i) officers as provided by subparagraph (D) of this section (as if the corporation was privately-held); or"

TRD-200201631

Pursuant to the Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, the Finance Commission of Texas (finance commission) invites consultants to provide offers of consulting services as described in and subject to the terms of the Request for Proposals (RFP) described in this notice. Interested consultants may obtain a complete copy of the RFP from the web site of the finance commission at http://www.fc.state.tx.us/, from the Electronic State Business Daily at http://www.marketplace.state.tx.us/1380 or by contacting Stephanie Newberg, Deputy Commissioner (deputy commissioner), 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705-4294, (512) 475-1300, during business hours or by e-mail to snewberg@banking.state.tx.us.

This study is authorized and mandated by Finance Code, §11.305, which requires finance commission to conduct research on (1) availability, quality and prices of financial services, including lending and depository services, offered to agricultural businesses, small businesses, and individual consumers in this state; and (2) the practices of business entities in this state that provide financial services to agricultural businesses, small businesses, and individual consumers in this state. Due to the breadth of required research, studies are being conducted in phases. The finance commission is appropriated $100,000 per year to perform and publish the required studies. Phase I, a study of consumer depository and cash services, was performed by Empirical Management Services and completed in December 1998. Phase II, conducted by Analytica, Inc., focused on home equity lending in Texas and a final report was issued in December 1999. Phase III, also conducted by Analytica, Inc., analyzed statewide consumer lending practices and was completed in September 2000. Phase IV, being conducted by the University of Texas at El Paso, is researching small business lending in the state and is scheduled for completion in April 2002. Copies of the prior studies are available upon request and are published on the finance commission web site, http://www/fc.state.tx.us.

The selected consultant will perform the fifth phase of the study, comprehensive research, study, and analysis of the availability, quality, and prices of agricultural business loans and the practices of business entities in the state that provide agricultural business loans, and the final report is intended to provide results valuable to the Texas Legislature in evaluating public policy questions relating to agricultural business lending in Texas. Proposers should include in their written proposals the period of time required to conduct the study, but are advised that the finance commission expects the study to be completed and ready for distribution by November 29, 2002. This factor will be taken into consideration in the final selection.

Proposals must be received by the deputy commissioner at the above-referenced address no later than noon on April 12, 2002. Proposals received after this time and date will not be considered. All proposals will be subject to evaluation by the finance commission based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP. The prior consultants are eligible to submit proposals for the Phase V study and any such proposal will be evaluated as described in the RFP, without preferential treatment. A proposer may be asked to clarify its proposal, and qualified proposers may be required to make oral presentations to the finance commission in Austin on April 18 and/or April 19, 2002. Qualified proposers may also be requested to finalize all proposed contract documentation with the deputy commissioner prior to the meeting of April 19, 2002.

The finance commission will select the proposal which best meets the RFP criteria but could reject all proposals. If all other considerations are equal, the finance commission will, pursuant to Government Code §2254.027, give preference to the proposer whose principal place of business is in the State of Texas or who will manage the consulting contract wholly from an office in the state.

The finance commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. The finance commission is under no legal or other obligation to execute a contract on the basis of this notice or the distribution of an RFP. Neither this notice nor the RFP commits the finance commission to pay for any costs incurred prior to the execution of a contract.

TRD-200201527

Everette D. Jobe

Certifying Official

Finance Commission of Texas

Filed: March 12, 2002

The Texas Department of Health adopted new 25 TAC §134.3, concerning regulation of private psychiatric hospitals and crisis stabilization units (TRD-200201123). The rule was published in the March 8, 2002, issue of the Texas Register (27 TexReg 1796).

Due to a typographical error in the document as submitted by the Department, the effective date for the rule should be April 1, 2002, instead of March 14, 2002.

TRD-200201624

On February 25, 2002, the director of the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas Department of Health, approved the settlement agreement between the bureau and Everest Exploration, Inc. (licensee-L03626) of Corpus Christi. The licensee has agreed to conduct specified decontamination and decommissioning activities at the uranium processing facilities located at its Hobson, Mt. Lucas and Tex-1 sites no later than July 15, 2002. The Agreed Order substitutes for the Emergency Order issued by the bureau to the licensee on January 14, 2002.

A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays). Contact Chrissie Toungate, Custodian of Records, Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189, by calling (512) 834-6688, or by visiting the Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas.

TRD-200201500

Susan Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 11, 2002

On February 25, 2002, the director of the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas Department of Health, approved the settlement agreement between the bureau and U.S. X-Ray, Inc. (registrant-R26394) of Chesapeake, Ohio. A total administrative penalty in the amount of $10,000 was assessed the registrant for violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289.

A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays). Contact Chrissie Toungate, Custodian of Records, Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189, by calling (512) 834-6688, or by visiting the Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas.

TRD-200201501

Susan Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 11, 2002

The Texas Department of Health (department), Bureau of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (HIV and STD) Prevention, invites decision makers from community based organizations, local health departments and regional offices in Texas to attend briefings to be held between March 25 and April 5, 2002, to discuss the new HIV/STD prevention area action plans. Questions related to the Request for Proposals (RFP) implementing the new plans will not be addressed at these briefings. Instead these questions may be answered at a separate pre-application meeting scheduled for April 29, 2002, and through the processes to be specified in the RFP.

Briefings will be conducted in each of the six plan areas to give interested persons an opportunity to network with HIV/STD prevention community planners and Texas Department of Health staff. Briefing dates and locations are scheduled as noted. Call the contact person listed for directions to the location.

Area 1 : April 4, 1:30-4:30 p.m. - El Paso, WIC Training Center, 500D North Carolina, Contact: Henry Rodriguez, (915) 543-3561

Area 2 : April 3, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Lubbock, Texas Department of Health Regional Office, 1109 Kemper, Contact: David Hoehns, (806) 767-0494

Area 3 : March 26, 1:00-4:30 p.m.- Ft. Worth, JPS Health Network, South Hall, 2500 Circle Drive, Contact: Jamie Shield, (414) 540-4427

April 5, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon - Arlington, Texas Department of Health Regional Office, 1301 South Bowen, Suite 200, Contact: Gary Willett, (817) 264-4776

Area 4 : March 25, 1:30-4:00 p.m. - Tyler, Texas Department of Health Regional Office, 1517 West Front, Contact: Charles O'Brien, (903) 533-5322

March 26, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Nacogdoches, Recreation Center, 1112 North Street, Contact: Recreation Center staff, (936) 559-2960

March 27, 1:30-4:30 p.m. - Houston, Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services, 2223 West Loop South, Contact: Leo Nosser, (713) 439-6295

March 28, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon - Houston, Planned Parenthood, 3601 Fannin, Contact: Lori McGill, (713) 831-6517

Area 5 : March 26, 1:00-4:30 p.m. - Austin, MCC Building, 3.1004, 3923 West Braker, Contact: Roxanne Cuellar, (512) 490-2525

March 27, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon - Austin, MCC Building, 3.1004, 3923 West Braker, Contact: Roxanne Cuellar, (512) 490-2525

Area 6 : April 1, 1:30-4:00 p.m. - San Antonio, site not determined, Contact: Don Sharitz, (210) 949-2153

April 2, 9:00a.m. -12:00 noon, San Antonio, site not determined, Contact: Don Sharitz, (210) 949-2153

The six plans are to be posted on the following web page after March 15, 2002: http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/hivstd/planning

In order to benefit from the briefing, please review the plan specific to your plan area and prepare questions related to the content of the plans. Please download the plan for your plan area and bring the hard copy to the area briefing. We hope that you take advantage of this unique opportunity. Please feel free to share this information with potential providers and others who may have an interest in learning about the new HIV/STD prevention area action plans.

TRD-200201512

Susan Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 11, 2002

INTRODUCTION

The Texas Department of Health (department) Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Sexually Transmitted Diseases (HIV/STD) Health Resources Division announces the expected availability of state fiscal year 2003 and federal calendar year 2003 funding to provide HIV prevention programming to persons at greatest risk for acquiring or transmitting HIV infection as identified through the HIV prevention community planning process. Projects are expected to start January 1, 2003.

PURPOSE

The purposes of these grant programs is to assist local communities to: (1) prevent the transmission of HIV; (2) reduce associated morbidity and mortality among HIV-infected persons and their partners by enhancing referral to medical, social, and prevention services; (3) initiate needed HIV prevention services according to Area Action Plans; and (4) complement existing HIV prevention programs.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Eligible applicants include governmental, public, or nonprofit entities located within the state of Texas including: city or county health departments or districts, community-based organizations (CBOs), and public or private hospitals. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Entities that have had state or federal contracts terminated within the last 24 months for deficiencies in fiscal or programmatic performance are not eligible to apply. If an applicant is currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded or ineligible for participation in federal or state assistance programs, the applicant is ineligible to apply for funds under this Request for Proposals (RFP).

AVAILABLE FUNDS

The department has identified approximately $10,500,000 to fund the above programs. The department will select the agencies through a competitive RFP. The review and award criteria will be included in the RFP.

DEADLINE

The RFP will be available April 8, 2002. Proposals will be due June 10, 2002.

FOR INFORMATION

Interested parties may obtain a copy of the RFP at the website: http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/hivstd/grants/default.htm; or, contact Laura Ramos at (512) 490-2525, or by e-mail at laura.ramos@tdh.state.tx.us. No copies of the RFP will be released prior to April 8, 2002. Request Document Number HIV-0038.

TRD-200201502

Susan Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 11, 2002

INTRODUCTION

The Texas Department of Health (department) announces the forthcoming availability of continuation Requests for Proposal (RFP) through a single process to fund projects for the following areas: Title V (Fee-For-Service and Population-Based), Title V Fee-for-Service Family Planning, Title V Genetics (Fee-for-Service and Population-Based), Titles X and XX (Family Planning Program), Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program, and Primary Health Care. The RFPs will be released on March 29, 2002.

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES

Title V Fee-For-Service . Title V funds will be awarded to agencies currently funded in Texas under the Title V program to continue providing services to persons on an individual basis and may include: prenatal care, preventive and primary child care, case management for children from birth to 21 years and pregnant women, and dental care for children and adolescents.

Title V Population Based . Title V funds will be awarded to agencies currently funded in Texas under the Title V program to continue existing projects targeted to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities; address local health needs of women and children; and build/strengthen the local public health infrastructure. Population-based preventive interventions are provided for an entire maternal and child health population or segment of that population to promote child development, positive parenting, and child health and safety, and to improve the health and well-being of all pregnant women, mothers and infants, and children.

Title V Fee-For-Service Family Planning . Title V funds will be awarded to agencies currently funded in Texas under the Title V program to continue providing family planning services to persons on an individual basis.

Title V Fee-For-Service Genetic Services . Title V funds will be awarded to agencies currently funded in Texas under the Title V program to continue providing genetic services to persons on an individual basis.

Title V Population-Based Genetic Services . Title V funds will be awarded to agencies currently funded in Texas under the Title V program to continue existing projects that demonstrate community-centered, population-based activities to improve the health of Texans through increased knowledge of genetics and genetic services.

Title X and Title XX (Family Planning Program) . Title X and XX funds will be awarded to agencies currently funded in Texas under the Title X and Title XX programs to continue providing comprehensive family planning services to eligible clients. These services may include routine histories and physical examinations; client education and counseling; screening for breast, cervical and testicular cancer; treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); HIV/STD screening; pregnancy testing, counseling and referral; treatment and /or referral of medical or genetic problems; basic infertility services; services to males and adolescents, community health education, and client outreach.

Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) . Federal funds will be awarded to agencies currently funded in Texas under the BCCCP program to continue providing breast and cervical cancer screening, early detection, and case management services for high risk women, specifically women between the ages of 50-64 who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty levels.

ELGIBLE APPLICANTS

Eligible applicants must be current providers who have a fiscal year 2002 contract for the provision of services in one or more of the areas listed above. This is a continuation RFP process open to current contractors only.

AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

Below is a listing of the amounts expected to be awarded in fiscal year 2003 to support project activities under this announcement. Funding availability is subject to change. The specific dollar amount to be awarded to each applicant will depend upon the merit and scope of the proposed project(s).

Title V Fee-for-Service : Approximately $20,000,000 will be available for current Title V contractors who are selected for continuation awards through this non-competitive RFP process. It is anticipated that awards will range from $30,000 to over $1,000,000. Funding may vary from the amount the contractor is currently receiving. Funding availability is subject to change.

Title V Population-Based : Approximately $1,500,000 will be available for current Title V contractors who are selected for continuation awards through this non-competitive RFP process. It is expected that awards will range from $50,000 to $150,000. Funding may vary from the amount the contractor is currently receiving. Funding availability is subject to change.

Title V Genetics Fee-for-Service : Approximately $1,350,000 will be available for current genetics contractors who are selected for continuation awards through this non-competitive RFP process. Funding may vary from the amount the contractor is currently receiving. Funding availability is subject to change.

Title V Genetics Population-Based : Approximately $150,000 will be available for current genetics contractors who are selected for continuation awards through this non-competitive RFP process. Funding may vary from the amount the contractor is currently receiving and will be limited to three contracts. Funding availability is subject to change.

Title X and Title XX (Family Planning Program) : Approximately $8,700,000 is available for funding as many as 38 current Title X contractors who are selected for continuation awards through this non-competitive RFP process. Approximately $28,000,000 is available for funding as many as 65 current Title XX contractors who are selected for continuation awards through this non-competitive RFP process. Award amounts will be based on community needs and demonstrated provider capacity to provide comprehensive family planning services within the scope of the project. Therefore, funding may vary from the amount the contractor is currently receiving. Funding availability is subject to change.

Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) : Approximately $5,000,000 will be available for as many as 40 current BCCCP contractors who are selected for continuation awards through this non-competitive RFP process. Funding may vary from the amount the contractor is currently receiving. Funding availability is subject to change.

Primary Health Care (PHC) : Approximately $14,000,000 will be available for as many as 54 current PHC contractors who are selected for continuation awards through this non-competitive RFP process. Funding may vary from the amount the contractor is currently receiving. Funding availability is subject to change.

BUDGET PERIOD

Contracts will be funded for 12 months beginning September 1, 2002 and ending August 31, 2003 for all programs except the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP). The contract for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program will be funded for 9 months beginning September 30, 2002 and ending June 29, 2003.

REVIEW AND AWARD CRITERIA

Each application will first be screened for completeness and timelines. A team of reviewers will review the proposals. The proposals will be evaluated using the criteria described in the RFP.

DEADLINE

Proposals prepared according to instructions in the RFP package must be received by the department by 5:00 p.m., Central Daylight Saving Time, on or before April 30, 2002.

TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL

To request a copy of the RFP, contact Joe Serrano, Acting Manager, Contract Management Section, Provider Relations Division, Bureau of Nutrition Services, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199, E-mail address joe.serrano@tdh.state.tx.us, or by accessing the Contract Management Section web site at: http://www.tdh.state.us/afh-contracts/default:htm.

TRD-200201556

Susan Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 13, 2002

The Texas Department of Health, having duly filed complaints pursuant to 25 Texas Administrative Code, §289.205, has revoked the following certificates of registration: Jesse J. Baldwin, Jr., D.D.S., San Antonio, R08407, February 28, 2002; Charles Bradley, D.D.S., Inc., Hurst, R08477, February 28, 2002; Paul T. Elliott, M.D., Richardson, R19571, February 28, 2002; Services Unlimited, Houston, R23192, February 28, 2002; Chiropractic Therapy & Rehabilitation, Athens, R23227, February 28, 2002; SunAlliance Mobile X-Ray, Dallas, R24637, February 28, 2002; North American Rehabilitation, Incorporated, Houston, R25400, February 28, 2002.

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

TRD-200201498

Susan Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 11, 2002

The Texas Department of Health, having duly filed complaints pursuant to 25 Texas Administrative Code, §289.205, has revoked the following radioactive material license: D. J. Contractors, Incorporated, El Paso, L04635, February 28, 2002.

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

TRD-200201499

Susan Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 11, 2002

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rate filing request submitted by National Unity 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 for territory (Texas): -48 for Non-Resident Auto Liability coverage for annual premium with 20/40/15 criteria and -40 for Special Tourist rate coverage under daily rate with 20/40/15 criteria; for Non-Resident Auto Liability coverage under annual premium by CSL criteria: -49 for 60,000 CSL, -41 for 100,000 CSL, and -25.5 for 300,000 CSL; and for Non-Resident Auto Liability coverage under daily premium by CSL criteria: -72 for 60,000 CSL, -61 for 100,000 CSL, and -65.5 for 300,000 CSL. The overall rate change is -24%

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 April 8, 2002.

TRD-200201562

Lynda H. Nesenholtz

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 13, 2002

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

Application for admission to Texas of United Benefits, Inc., LLC, a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Daytona Beach, Florida.

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-200201503

Lynda H. Nesenholtz

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 11, 2002

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

Application for admission to Texas of International Corporate Marketing Group, LLC, a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Wilmington, Delaware.

Application for incorporation in Texas of Quorum Administrators, Inc., a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Dallas, 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-200201528

Lynda H. Nesenholtz

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 12, 2002

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

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

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

TRD-200201563

Lynda H. Nesenholtz

General Counsel and Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: March 13, 2002

1.0 Name and Style of Game.

A. The name of Instant Game Number 289 is "3 TIMES LUCKY". The play style is a "key number match with tripler".

1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.

A. Tickets for Instant Game Number 289 shall be $3.00 per ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Instant Game Number 289.

A. Display Printing--That area of the instant game ticket outside of the area where the Overprint and Play Symbols appear.

B. Latex Overprint--The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols on the front of the ticket.

C. Play Symbol--One of the symbols which appears under the Latex Overprint on the front of the ticket. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive. The possible play symbols are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100, $1,000, $3,000, $33,333, HORSESHOE SYMBOL, POT OF GOLD SYMBOL, and SHAMROCK SYMBOL.

D. Play Symbol Caption--the small printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One and only one of these Play Symbol Captions appears under each Play Symbol and each is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:

Table 1

E. Retailer Validation Code--Three small letters found under the removable scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate instant winners. The possible validation codes are:

Table 2

Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2. Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of the required codes listed in Figure 2 with the exception of ∅, which will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through it.

F. Serial Number--A unique 13 digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There is a four digit security number which will be boxed and placed randomly within the Serial Number. The remaining nine digits of the Serial Number are the Validation Number. The Serial Number is positioned beneath the bottom row of play data in the scratched-off play area. The format will be: 0000000000000.

G. Low-Tier Prize--A prize of $3.00, $4.00, $7.00, $9.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00.

H. Mid-Tier Prize--A prize of $50.00 or $100.

I. High-Tier Prize--A prize of $1,000, $3,000 or $33,333.

J. Bar Code--A 22 character interleaved two of five bar code which will include a three digit game ID, the seven digit pack number, the three digit ticket number and the nine digit Validation Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.

K. Pack-Ticket Number--A 22 digit number consisting of the three digit game number (289), a seven digit pack number, and a three digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 124 within each pack. The format will be: 289-0000001-000.

L. Pack--A pack of "3 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game tickets contain 125 tickets, which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one. There will be two fanfold configurations for this game. Configuration A will show the front of ticket 000 and the back of ticket 124. Configuration B will show the back of ticket 000 and the front of ticket 124.

M. Non-Winning Ticket--A ticket which is not programmed to be a winning ticket or a ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.

N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket--A Texas Lottery "3 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game Number 289 ticket.

2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners is subject to the general ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule 401.302, Instant Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each instant ticket. A prize winner in the "3 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose 33 play symbols. In Game 1, if the player matches any of the player's YOUR NUMBERS to the LUCKY NUMBER, the player will win the prize shown for that number. If the player gets a horseshoe symbol, the player will win triple the prize shown. In Game 2, if the player matches any of the player's YOUR NUMBERS to the LUCKY NUMBER, the player will win the prize shown for that number. If the player gets a pot of gold symbol, the player will win triple the prize shown. In Game 3, if the player matches any of the player's YOUR NUMBERS to the LUCKY NUMBER, the player will win the prize shown for that number. If the player gets a shamrock symbol, the player will win triple the prize shown. No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.

2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.

A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements must be met:

1. Exactly 33 Play Symbols must appear under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket;

2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;

3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully legible;

4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink;

5. The ticket shall be intact;

6. The Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must be present in their entirety and be fully legible;

7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes, to the Play Symbols on the ticket;

8. The ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered, unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;

9. The ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;

10. The ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized manner;

11. The ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted tickets or non-activated tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;

12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;

13. The ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly 33 Play Symbols under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket, exactly one Serial Number, exactly one Retailer Validation Code, and exactly one Pack-Ticket Number on the ticket;

14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning ticket shall correspond with the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning tickets, and a ticket with that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;

15. The ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective or printed or produced in error;

16. Each of the 33 Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.

17. Each of the 33 Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and

19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable deadlines.

B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security tests of the Texas Lottery.

C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive Director's discretion.

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical play data, spot for spot.

B. The Tripler will only appear on intended winners as dictated by the prize structure.

C. Although not all prize symbols can be won in each game, they may appear in all possible prize locations as a non-winning symbol.

D. There will be no correlation between the Your Number play symbols and the prize symbols.

E. No duplicate non-winning Your Number play symbols within a game.

F. No duplicate non-winning prize symbols within a game.

G. No duplicate Lucky Number play symbols on a ticket.

H. The Tripler symbol will never appear more than once on a ticket

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "3 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game prize of $3.00, $4.00, $7.00, $9.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $50.00, or $100, a claimant shall sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay a $50.00 or $100 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim a "3 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game prize of $1,000, $3,000, or $33,333, the claimant must sign the winning ticket and present it at one of the Texas Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment will be made to the bearer of the validated winning ticket for that prize upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

C. As an alternative method of claiming a "3 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete a claim form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with the claimant. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery shall deduct a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person who has been finally determined to be:

1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the Comptroller, the Texas Workforce Commission, or Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;

2. delinquent in making child support payments administered or collected by the Attorney General; or

3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Department of Human Services for a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resource Code;

4. in default on a loan made under Chapter 52, Education Code; or

5. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code

E. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.

2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment. The Texas Lottery may delay payment of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under any of the following circumstances:

A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur, regarding the prize;

B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;

C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the ticket presented for payment; or

D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending payment of the claim.

2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18. If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of less than $600 from the "3 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount of the prize payable to the order of the minor.

2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of more than $600 from the "3 TIMES LUCKY" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian for the minor.

2.7 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game. Any prize not claimed within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each ticket, shall be forfeited.

3.0 Instant Ticket Ownership.

A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of an Instant Game ticket in the space designated therefor, a ticket shall be owned by the physical possessor of said ticket. When a signature is placed on the back of the ticket in the space designated therefor, the player whose signature appears in that area shall be the owner of the ticket and shall be entitled to any prize attributable thereto. Notwithstanding any name or names submitted on a claim form, the Executive Director shall make payment to the player whose signature appears on the back of the ticket in the space designated therefor. If more than one name appears on the back of the ticket, the Executive Director will require that one of those players whose name appears thereon be designated by such players to receive payment.

B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Instant Game tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Instant Game ticket.

4.0 Number and Value of Instant Prizes. There will be approximately 8,100,750 tickets in the Instant Game Number 289. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Table 3

A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery.

5.0 End of the Instant Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game Number 289 without advance notice, at which point no further tickets in that game may be sold.

6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing an Instant Game ticket, the player agrees to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Instant Game Number 289, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.

TRD-200201391

Kimberly L. Kiplin

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: March 6, 2002

1.0 Name and Style of Game.

A. The name of Instant Game Number 715 is "LUCKY STARS". The play style is "add up with auto win".

1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.

A. Tickets for Instant Game Number 715 shall be $2.00 per ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Instant Game Number 715.

A. Display Printing--That area of the instant game ticket outside of the area where the Overprint and Play Symbols appear.

B. Latex Overprint--The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols on the front of the ticket.

C. Play Symbol--One of the symbols which appears under the Latex Overprint on the front of the ticket. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive. The possible play symbols are: STAR SYMBOL, POT OF GOLD SYMBOL, CLOVER SYMBOL, MOON SYMBOL, and ROCKET SYMBOL.

D. Play Symbol Caption--the small printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One and only one of these Play Symbol Captions appears under each Play Symbol and each is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:

Table 1

E. Retailer Validation Code--Three small letters found under the removable scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate instant winners. The possible validation codes are:

Table 2

Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2. Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of the required codes listed in Figure 2 with the exception of ∅, which will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through it.

F. Serial Number--A unique 13 digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There is a four digit security number which will be boxed and placed randomly within the Serial Number. The remaining nine digits of the Serial Number are the Validation Number. The Serial Number is positioned beneath the bottom row of play data in the scratched-off play area. The format will be: 0000000000000.

G. Low-Tier Prize--A prize of $2.00, 5.00, $10.00, or $15.00.

H. Mid-Tier Prize--A prize of $25.00, $50.00, $100, $250, or $500.

I. High-Tier Prize--A prize of $1,000, $5,000, or $25,000.

J. Bar Code--A 22 character interleaved two of five bar code which will include a three digit game ID, the seven digit pack number, the three digit ticket number and the nine digit Validation Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.

K. Pack-Ticket Number--A 22 digit number consisting of the three digit game number (715), a seven digit pack number, and a three digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within each pack. The format will be: 715-0000001-000.

L. Pack--A pack of "LUCKY STARS" Instant Game tickets contain 250 tickets, which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of two. Tickets 000 and 001 will be shown on the front of the pack; the backs of tickets 248 and 249 will show. Every other book will be opposite.

M. Non-Winning Ticket--A ticket which is not programmed to be a winning ticket or a ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.

N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket--A Texas Lottery "LUCKY STARS" Instant Game Number 715 ticket.

2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners is subject to the general ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule 401.302, Instant Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each instant ticket. A prize winner in the "LUCKY STARS" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose 12 play symbols. The player must scratch the play area. The player must count up the star symbols found and match the number found to the prize in the chart. If the player gets a rocket symbol under any dollar sign the player will win $50.00. No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.

2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.

A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements must be met:

1. Exactly 12 Play Symbols must appear under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket;

2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;

3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully legible;

4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink;

5. The ticket shall be intact;

6. The Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must be present in their entirety and be fully legible;

7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes, to the Play Symbols on the ticket;

8. The ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered, unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;

9. The ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;

10. The ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized manner;

11. The ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted tickets or non-activated tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;

12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;

13. The ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly 12 Play Symbols under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket, exactly one Serial Number, exactly one Retailer Validation Code, and exactly one Pack-Ticket Number on the ticket;

14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning ticket shall correspond with the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning tickets, and a ticket with that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;

15. The ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective or printed or produced in error;

16. Each of the 12 Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.

17. Each of the 12 Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and

19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable deadlines.

B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security tests of the Texas Lottery.

C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive Director's discretion.

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

A. Consecutive non-winning tickets within a book will not have identical patterns.

B. No more than 4 duplicate non-winning play symbols on a ticket.

C. The Rocket ship symbol will only appear on $50 winners.

D. The Rocket ship symbol may appear only once on a ticket.

E. There will always be one Star symbol on non-winning tickets.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "LUCKY STARS" Instant Game prize $2.00, $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, $25.00, $50.00, $100, $250, and $500, a claimant shall sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay a $50.00, $100, $250, or $500 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim a "LUCKY STARS" Instant Game prize of $1,000, $5,000 or $25,000, the claimant must sign the winning ticket and present it at one of the Texas Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment will be made to the bearer of the validated winning ticket for that prize upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

C. As an alternative method of claiming a "LUCKY STARS" Instant Game prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete a claim form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with the claimant. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery shall deduct a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person who has been finally determined to be:

1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the Comptroller, the Texas Workforce Commission, or Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;

2. delinquent in making child support payments administered or collected by the Attorney General; or

3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Department of Human Services for a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resource Code;

4. in default on a loan made under Chapter 52, Education Code; or

5. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code

E. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.

2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment. The Texas Lottery may delay payment of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under any of the following circumstances:

A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur, regarding the prize;

B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;

C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the ticket presented for payment; or

D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending payment of the claim.

2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18. If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of less than $600 from the "LUCKY STARS" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount of the prize payable to the order of the minor.

2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of more than $600 from the "LUCKY STARS" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian for the minor.

2.7 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game. Any prize not claimed within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each ticket, shall be forfeited.

3.0 Instant Ticket Ownership.

A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of an Instant Game ticket in the space designated therefor, a ticket shall be owned by the physical possessor of said ticket. When a signature is placed on the back of the ticket in the space designated therefor, the player whose signature appears in that area shall be the owner of the ticket and shall be entitled to any prize attributable thereto. Notwithstanding any name or names submitted on a claim form, the Executive Director shall make payment to the player whose signature appears on the back of the ticket in the space designated therefor. If more than one name appears on the back of the ticket, the Executive Director will require that one of those players whose name appears thereon be designated by such players to receive payment.

B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Instant Game tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Instant Game ticket.

4.0 Number and Value of Instant Prizes. There will be approximately 5,103,000 tickets in the Instant Game Number 715. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Table 3

A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery.

5.0 End of the Instant Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game Number 715 without advance notice, at which point no further tickets in that game may be sold.

6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing an Instant Game ticket, the player agrees to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Instant Game Number 715, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.

TRD-200201392

Kimberly L. Kiplin

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: March 6, 2002

A public hearing to receive public comments regarding proposed new rules, 16 TAC §402.590 - 402.596, relating to bingo audits will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2002 at the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs, 507 Sabine Street, 4th Floor, Board Room, Austin, Texas 78701. Persons requiring any accommodation for a disability should notify Michelle Guerrero, Executive Assistant to the General Counsel, Texas Lottery Commission at (512) 344-5113 at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing.

TRD-200201492

Kimberly L. Kiplin

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: March 11, 2002

A public hearing to receive public comments regarding proposed amendments to 16 TAC §401.308, concerning "Cash 5" on-line game rule will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2002 at the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs, 507 Sabine Street, 4th Floor, Board Room, Austin, Texas 78701. Persons requiring any accommodation for a disability should notify Michelle Guerrero, Executive Assistant to the General Counsel, Texas Lottery Commission at (512) 344-5113 at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing.

TRD-200201428

Kimberly Kiplin

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: March 7, 2002

The executive director of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) is issuing a Notice of Intent to delete the Higgins Wood Preserving State Superfund site (the Site) from the state registry. The registry is a list of state Superfund sites which may constitute an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health and safety or the environment due to a release, or threatened release, of hazardous substances into the environment. The commission is proposing this deletion because the Site has been accepted into the Voluntary Cleanup Program.

The Site, including all land, structures, appurtenances, and other improvements consists of approximately 31 acres located in the 400 block of North Timberland Drive (U.S. Hwy. 59) in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas. The Site also includes any areas where hazardous substance(s) have come to be located as a result, either directly or indirectly, of releases of hazardous substance(s) from the Site.

Historical records indicate that the present location of the Site was developed as a lumber mill by the Lufkin Land & Lumber Company as early as 1906. The property was occupied by various commercial wood creosoting ventures from 1937 to 1973. The creosoting facility was reportedly demolished in 1974 and the property was subsequently purchased for development as a commercial retail center.

Towne Square Shopping Center was constructed beginning in 1976 and the commercial retail facility has been in continuous operation on the western portion of the Site, with various expansions completed during the period between 1977 and 1986. The eastern undeveloped portion of the property has been inactive since 1974. Residual creosote constituents including volatile and semi-volatile compounds and non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL) have been found at the Site.

The Site has been accepted into the TNRCC Voluntary Cleanup Program and is therefore eligible for deletion from the State Registry as provided by 30 TAC §335.344(c).

The Higgins Site Committee (HSC) conducted a remedial investigation and prepared a feasibility study (FS) under an agreed administrative order with the TNRCC. The FS indicated that the most appropriate remedy for impacted soil at the Site is consolidating and capping. The most appropriate remedy for the impacted groundwater is NAPL recovery to the extent practicable, with monitored natural attenuation of the dissolved phase semi-volatile organic compounds. The remedy described in the FS will be conducted under the TNRCC Voluntary Cleanup Program.

In accordance with §335.344(b), the commission will hold a public meeting to receive comments on this proposed deletion. This meeting will not be a contested case hearing within the meaning of Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. at the TNRCC Park 35 Complex, Building D, Room 264, 12100 Park 35 Circle in Austin. The meeting will consist of two parts: an informal discussion period and a formal comment period.

All persons desiring to make comments regarding the proposed deletion of the Site may do so prior to or at the public meeting. All comments regarding the deletion must be received by 5:00 p.m., April 25, 2002, and should be sent in writing to Mr. Dean Perkins, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Remediation Division, Superfund Cleanup Section, MC-143, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas, 78711-3087 or by facsimile at (512) 239-2450. The public comment period for this action will end at either 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2002, or the close of the public meeting on April 25, 2002, whichever is later.

A portion of the record for the Site, including documents pertinent to the executive director's proposed deletion, are available for review during regular business hours at the Kurth Memorial Library, 706 South Raguet Street in Lufkin or by calling (936) 634-7617. The complete public file may be obtained during regular business hours at the commission's Records Management Center, Building E, First Floor, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas, 78753, or by calling 1-800-633-9363 or (512) 239-2920. Fees are charged for photocopying file information.

Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the meeting should contact the agency at 1-800- 633-9363. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

TRD-200201548

Stephanie Bergeron

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 13, 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 29, 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 29, 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: 50's Classic Car Wash of Abilene, Inc. and JGP Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0935-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Facility Identification Number 0037689; LOCATION: Abilene, Taylor County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tank (UST) and car wash; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(A)(i) and (5)(A)(i), and the Code, §26.3467(a), by failing to submit a UST registration and self-certification form and make available to a common carrier a valid, current delivery certificate; PENALTY: $1,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carolyn Easley, (915) 698-9674; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(2) COMPANY: Wayne Chadick dba A & A Longhorn Trailer Park; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1283-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply (PWS) Number 1880036; LOCATION: Amarillo, Potter County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.106(a) and (e)(2), §290.103(5) (now 30 TAC §290.109(c)(2) and (g)) and THSC, §341.033(d), by failing to collect and submit routine monthly bacteriological samples and provide public notice of the failure to collect and submit routine monthly bacteriological samples; and 30 TAC §290.51(a), by failing to pay public health service fees; PENALTY: $1,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Subhash Jain, (512) 239-5867; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.

(3) COMPANY: A-B Holdings, L.L.C. dba Exxon Travel Center; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001- 0980-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number WI-0036-U; LOCATION: Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: retail automotive service station and truck stop; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4 and THSC, §382.085(a) and (b), by failing to sufficiently suppress dust emissions from wind and vehicle operations; PENALTY: $3,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: George Ortiz, (915) 698-9674; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(4) COMPANY: A N Trading Inc. dba KT Food Mart and Amrin Enterprises Inc. dba KT Food Mart; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0962-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility ID Number 0037547; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate financial assurance; and 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and the Code, §26.346(a), by failing to submit a UST registration and self-certification form; PENALTY: $1,440; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Catherine Sherman, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(5) COMPANY: Manuel Lopez dba Big Red Stop; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1058-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility ID Number 64667; LOCATION: Robstown, Nueces County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: gasoline dispensing station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and (5)(A)(i), and the Code, §26.3467(a), by failing to submit a UST self-certification form, make available to a common carrier a valid, current delivery certificate, and conduct effective manual or automatic inventory control procedures; and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to monitor USTs for releases; PENALTY: $10,625; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512) 239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(6) COMPANY: Calhoun Electric Company, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1233-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility ID Number 0000389 and Solid Waste Registration Number 72482; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fleet maintenance; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.4 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to prevent an unauthorized discharge; 30 TAC §334.47(b)(1) and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to upgrade the underground used oil storage tank; 30 TAC §334.50(d)(1)(B)(iii)(I) and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to conduct release detection monitoring; and 30 TAC §334.7(a)(1), by failing to register the underground used oil storage tank; PENALTY: $4,320; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Craig Fleming, (512) 239-5806; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

(7) COMPANY: Candelaria Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1030-PWS- E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1890011 and Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number (CCN), None; LOCATION: Candelaria, Presidio County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: retail public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §291.101(a) and the Code, §13.242(a), by failing to obtain a CCN; 30 TAC §290.46(d)(2)(A) and (f)(3)(D), by failing to maintain the minimum residual disinfectant concentration and maintain complete bacteriological sample results; 30 TAC §290.118 and THSC, §341.0351(c), by failing to maintain the fluoride concentration; and 30 TAC §290.51, by failing to pay public health service late fees; PENALTY: $238; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Bethany Carl, (915) 834-4949; REGIONAL OFFICE: 401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834-4949.

(8) COMPANY: Cemex, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1143-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number CS-0022-K and Air Permit Number 6048/PSD-TX-74M-1; LOCATION: New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: cement manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c), Air Permit Number 6048/PSD-TX-74M-1, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with special condition five which limits the opacity emissions, comply with special condition one which limits oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions from the main kiln stack, and comply with special condition 11D which requires monitoring and quality assurance data to be maintained; and 30 TAC §101.6, Air Permit Number 6048/PSD-TX-74M-1, and THSC, §385.085(b), by failing to comply with NOx emission upset or exceedance reporting requirements; PENALTY: $48,060; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Clausewitz, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

(9) COMPANY: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LP; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1526- AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number JE-0508-W; LOCATION: Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions during an upset; PENALTY: $4,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laura Clark, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(10) COMPANY: Christus Spohn Health System Corporation dba Christus Spohn Hospital South; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1378-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 68223; LOCATION: Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: hospital; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and (5)(A)(i), and the Code, §26.3467(a), by failing to obtain a valid, current delivery certificate and make available to a common carrier a valid, current delivery certificate; PENALTY: $1,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gary McDonald, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(11) COMPANY: Min Jae Lee dba Coastal Gas Mart; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1280-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0049867; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.245(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to successfully perform the annual pressure decay test for the Stage II vapor recovery system (VRS); and 30 TAC §334.22(a), by failing to pay outstanding UST fees; PENALTY: $800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Catherine Sherman, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(12) COMPANY: City of Coolidge; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1288-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1470001; LOCATION: Coolidge, Limestone County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(d)(2)(B) and §290.110(b)(4), by failing to maintain the residual disinfectant concentration; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(3) and (6), by failing to provide an overflow pipe valve assembly and maintain the standpipe in a watertight condition; and 30 TAC §290.44(h)(1)(B)(ii), by failing to maintain the records of tests conducted on backflow prevention assemblies and maintenance reports; PENALTY: $1,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Michelle Harris, (512) 239-0492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.

(13) COMPANY: Duke Energy Field Service, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0857-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number JE-0203-B; LOCATION: Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas liquids; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.352(1)(B), (2), and (3), §122.511(c)(7), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to perform a first attempt at repair of components after a volatile organic compound (VOC) leak; 30 TAC §115.354(2)(A) and (D), §122.511(c)(7), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to measure the emissions from a compressor seal with a hydrocarbon gas analyzer and measure the emissions from six pressure relief devices; 30 TAC §116.110(a)(2)(A), (b)(2)(B), (I)(i), §116.615(2), (4) and (10), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to report the start of construction and submit an accurate representation of the construction plan; 30 TAC §117.205(d)(2), §117.219(e), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit documentation that the emissions from rich-burn internal combustion engineer E-07 do not exceed two grams NOx per horsepower hour (hp-hr) and three carbon monoxide per hp-hr; and 30 TAC §§122.143(4), 122.145(1)(A) and (2)(A), 122.511(b)(1) and (2), and (c)(6), 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) ,and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to report, in writing, the probable cause of deviations, and any corrective actions or preventative measures, submit deviation reports, make a timely first attempt at repair on valves, flanges, and connectors, maintain complete fugitive monitoring records, submit the semiannual report concerning fugitive monitoring, and monitor all components; PENALTY: $99,580; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Susan Kelly, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(14) COMPANY: EOTT Energy Pipeline, Limited Partnership; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001- 1238-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number CV-0048-K; LOCATION: Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: crude oil transfer station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.145(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a deviation report; and 30 TAC §122.146(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit annual compliance certifications; PENALTY: $3,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(15) COMPANY: Charles Engle dba Fabens Oil Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1219- PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 16894; LOCATION: Van Horn, Culberson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fuel distribution; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by failing to ensure that the owner or operator has a valid, delivery certificate; PENALTY: $800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Bethany Carl, (915) 834-4949; REGIONAL OFFICE: 401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834-4949.

(16) COMPANY: Garland Municipal Power & Light; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1338-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number CP-0026-M; LOCATION: Nevada, Collin County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: electric plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit certification of compliance; and 30 TAC §122.145(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit deviation reports; PENALTY: $5,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Judy Fox, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(17) COMPANY: H & H Oil Co. Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1579-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 16838; LOCATION: Midlothian, Ellis County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: UST; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by failing to ensure that the owner or operator of the facility had a valid, current delivery certificate; PENALTY: $400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Bill Davis, (512) 239-6793; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(18) COMPANY: Industrial Pipe and Plastics of Texas, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1253- AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number KA-0041-H; LOCATION: Karnes City, Karnes County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fiberglass tank and pipe manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.145(2), §122.146(1), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit deviation reports and submit the annual Title V compliance certification; PENALTY: $4,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tel Croston, (512) 239-5717; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

(19) COMPANY: K W Fuels, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0972-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Numbers 0068747 and 0071687; LOCATION: Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by failing to ensure that the owner or operator has a valid, current delivery certificate; and 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) 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 delivery certificate; PENALTY: $10,080; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carolyn Easley, (915) 698-9674; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(20) COMPANY: William Lasater dba Lasater Dairy; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1295-AGR-E; IDENTIFIER: Water Quality Permit Number 0433 (Expired); LOCATION: Pottsville, Hamilton County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dairy; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §321.33(g), by failing to maintain authorization to operate the facility; PENALTY: $5,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gilbert Angelle, (512) 239-4489; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.

(21) COMPANY: Masters Resources, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1481-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number CI-0187-N; LOCATION: near Baytown, Chambers County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas production; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.360(a) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit completed form ECT-3 level of activity certification; PENALTY: $600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sushil Modak, (512) 239-2142; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(22) COMPANY: Masters Resources, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1482-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number GB-0044-W; LOCATION: Port Boliver, Galveston County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas and crude oil production; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.360(a) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit completed form ECT-3 level of activity certification; PENALTY: $600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sushil Modak, (512) 239-2142; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(23) COMPANY: MLK Center, LLC dba First Stop Food Store; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001- 1523-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0035228; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.245(3) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to successfully perform the five-year Stage II vapor recovery tests; PENALTY: $800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Trina Grieco, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(24) COMPANY: Modern Welding Company of Texas, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1262- AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number WN-0024-A; LOCATION: Rhome, Wise County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fiberglass coated steel tank manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.145(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit deviation reports; and 30 TAC §122.146(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit annual compliance certifications; PENALTY: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Wendy Cooper, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-7951, (817) 588-5800.

(25) COMPANY: Motiva Enterprises L. L. C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1062-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number JE-0095-D; LOCATION: Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.715(a) and (c)(7), Flexible Air Permit 8404, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct monthly monitoring of the VOC associated with the cooling tower water, perform daily spans for the NOx and CRU4 combined heater stack sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS), maintain the coke moisture, maintain records of repairs and replacements made due to hydrogen sulfide leaks, maintain at least 13 feet of amine product in the charge tanks, comply with NOx and VOC emission limits, and comply with the NOx, carbon monoxide (CO), and SO2 emission limits, 30 TAC §101.20(1), §117.213(e)(1)(A), 40 CFR §60.13(e)(2), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to record CEMS data; 30 TAC §101.6(a)(1)(B), §101.6(b)(1), (7), and (c), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to include all required elements in the final record of a non-reportable upset and notify the agency within 24 hours after the discovery of an upset at a chlorine cylinder and the discovery of a reportable upset, send in a final report, and cause of an upset; THSC, §382.085(a), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions of 32.67 pounds of chlorine; 30 TAC §101.7(c)(1), (3), (4), (7), and (d), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to include in the final record of a non-reportable maintenance activity upset the reason for the maintenance activity, start time of the maintenance, the duration, and the actions to minimize emissions and submit a copy of the final record for unauthorized emissions; 30 TAC §106.478 and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions from a pressure relief valve; PENALTY: $109,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laura Clark, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(26) COMPANY: Nustar Joint Venture Operated by Enogex Products Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1205-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Numbers UB-0006-C and UB-0002-K; LOCATION: near Crane and Rankin, Upton County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas compression and treating plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(2), (5)(D), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a Title V compliance certification and identify and include all deviations in Title V compliance certifications; 30 TAC §122.145(2)(A), (B), and (C), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to report the untimely submittal of the deviation report and submit the required deviation reports; 30 TAC §101.20(3) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to use an oxygen/combustion meter to adjust the compressor engine air; and 30 TAC §122.143(5) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the Title V federal operating permit; PENALTY: $5,265; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Dan Landenberger, (915) 570-1359; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3300 North A Street, Building 4, Suite 107, Midland, Texas 79705-5404, (915) 570-1359.

(27) COMPANY: Performance Plastics Products, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1100-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HG-2360-P; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: plastic products manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c), (b)(2)(G), TNRCC Air Permit Number T-8900, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the VOC maximum allowable emission rate limit of 1.3 pounds per hour (lbs/hr) for the paint booth; PENALTY: $1,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kevin Keyser, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(28) COMPANY: Charles E. Perkins, Jr.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1320-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0032137; LOCATION: Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum storage tank; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a)(2) and (b)(1), by failing to demonstrate the required financial responsibility; and 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and the Code, §26.346(a), by failing to ensure that the UST registration and self-certification form is fully and accurately completed; PENALTY: $1,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Susan Kelly, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(29) COMPANY: Petro Source Carbon Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1201-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Numbers PE-0050-P, PE 0098-K, PE-0260-C, and TC-0001-S; LOCATION: Fort Stockton and Sheffield, Pecos and Terrell Counties, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: carbon dioxide compression and transmission; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit Title V compliance certifications for the Grey Ranch Compressor, Mitchell Compressor, Puckett Compressor, and Terrell Compressor Stations; 30 TAC §122.145(2)(B) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a deviation report for the Grey Ranch Compressor, Mitchell Compressor, Puckett Compressor, and Terrell Compressor Stations; PENALTY: $6,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Dan Landenberger, (915) 570-1359; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3300 North A Street, Building 4, Suite 107, Midland, Texas 79705-5404, (915) 570-1359.

(30) COMPANY: City of Princeton; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1169-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0031983; LOCATION: Princeton, Collin County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fleet refueling; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and the Code, §26.346(a), by failing to complete a UST registration and self-certification form and submit; and 30 TAC §290.51(a)(3), by failing to pay outstanding public health service fees; PENALTY: $800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Merrilee Gerberding, (512) 239-4490; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(31) COMPANY: Royce Groff Oil Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1454-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 16944; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fuel distribution; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by failing to ensure that the owner or operator had a valid, current delivery certificate; PENALTY: $400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Clausewitz, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

(32) COMPANY: Shell Oil Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0548-IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: Solid Waste Registration Number 30007; LOCATION: Deer Park, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil refinery and chemical manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.431, 40 CFR §268.40, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to prevent hazardous waste discharges and meet the treatment standards for hazardous waste constituents entering the land disposal units; PENALTY: $13,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Merrilee Gerberding, (512) 239-4490; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(33) COMPANY: Jerry Slemmons dba Slim's Grocery and Deli; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001- 1221-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 64757; LOCATION: Granbury, Hood County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and the Code, §26.346(a), by failing to submit a UST registration and self-certification form; and 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate the required financial assurance; PENALTY: $1,440; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tom Greimel, (512) 239-5690; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(34) COMPANY: City of Stafford; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1353-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0049029; LOCATION: Stafford, Fort Bend County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public transportation; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and (5)(A)(i), and the Code, §26.3467(a), by failing to submit a UST registration and self-certification form and make available to a common carrier a valid, current delivery certificate; PENALTY: $1,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Catheirne Albrecht, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(35) COMPANY: Tandem Energy Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1272-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HG-0230-U; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: gas compressor station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit the annual compliance certification; and 30 TAC §122.145(2)(B) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit the deviation report; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Johnson, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(36) COMPANY: Tarpley, Inc. dba Texaco Distributing of Southwest Texas; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1455-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 16942; LOCATION: Hondo, Medina County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fuel distribution operation; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by failing to ensure that the owner or operator had a valid, current delivery certificate; PENALTY: $400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Clausewitz, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233- 4480, (210) 490-3096.

(37) COMPANY: TEPPCO Crude Pipeline, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1421-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number AE-0010-Q; LOCATION: near Wichita Falls, Archer County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: crude oil transportation breakout terminal; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.121, §122.130, and THSC, §382.054, by failing to apply for a federal operating permit and continued to operate without permit authorization; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carolyn Easley, (915) 698-9674; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(38) COMPANY: Triad Hospitals, Inc. dba Alice Regional Hospital; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1160-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 72134; LOCATION: Alice, Jim Wells County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: hospital with UST; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and the Code, §26.346(a), by failing to obtain a valid, current delivery certificate; 30 TAC §334.10(b)(1)(B), by failing to maintain copies of all required records pertaining to a UST system; and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and the Code, §26.3475, by failing to monitor USTs for releases; PENALTY: $3,240; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Audra Baumgartner, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(39) COMPANY: United States Department of Agriculture; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1243- MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1080075 and Water Quality Permit Number None; LOCATION: Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(h), by failing to obtain a permit for discharging waste; and the Code, §26.121, by failing to prevent an unauthorized discharge of wastewater; PENALTY: $2,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jaime Garza, (956) 425-6010; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.

(40) COMPANY: Wag-A-Bag, Incorporated dba Wag-A-Bag No. 8; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1182-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 3638; LOCATION: Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.51(b)(2)(C) and the Code, §26.3475(c)(2), by failing to install overfill prevention equipment; 30 TAC §334.72(3), by failing to report a release from an UST system; and 30 TAC §334.74 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to immediately investigate and confirm a suspected release of a regulated substance; PENALTY: $7,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Larry King, (512) 339-2929; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.

(41) COMPANY: City of West Tawakoni; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1357-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1160012; LOCATION: West Tawakoni, Hunt County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(d)(2)(A) and §290.110(b)(4), by failing to maintain a residual disinfectant concentration of at least 0.2 milligrams per liter free chlorine; 30 TAC §290.42(d)(6)(E)(ii), by failing to provide adequate containment facilities for all liquids chemical storage tanks; and 30 TAC §290l45(b)(2)(A) - (C), and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a treatment plant capacity of 0.6 gallons per minute (gpm) per connection, provide a raw water pump capacity of 0.6 gpm per connection, and provide a transfer pump capacity of 0.6 gpm per connection; PENALTY: $2,970; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Subhash Jain, (512) 239-5867; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(42) COMPANY: Williams Field Services Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1525-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HL-0076-C; LOCATION: Canadian, Hemphill County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas compressor station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.145(2)(A) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a deviation report; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronnie Kramer, (806) 353-9251; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.

(43) COMPANY: Wynn-Crosby Energy, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1124-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number SM-0041-U; LOCATION: Linn and San Isidro, Hidalgo and Starr Counties, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil and gas production; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit the annual title V compliance certifications; 30 TAC §122.145(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit deviation reports; and 30 TAC §116.110(a) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to obtain a permit to construct; PENALTY: $16,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sandra Hernandez Alanis, (956) 425-6010; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.

TRD-200201535

Paul Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 12, 2002

An order was entered regarding HARRY TRIPPET, Docket No. 1998-1378-OSI-E on February 28, 2002.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting LAURENCIO FASOYIRO, Staff Attorney at (713)422-8914, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding IBP, INC., Docket No. 1999-0787-MWD-E on February 28, 2002 assessing $3,125 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting ELISA ROBERTS, Staff Attorney at(512)239-4490, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A default order was entered regarding RESTRUCTURE PETROLEUM MARKETING SERVICES, INC. DBA SEA ISLE SUPERMARKET, Docket No. 2001-0287-PST-E on February 28, 2002 assessing $3,750 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting TROY NELSON, Staff Attorney at (903)535-5100, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A default order was entered regarding MARIAMMA OOMMEN DBA SUPER STOP MART, Docket No. 2000-1196-PST-E on February 28, 2002 assessing $21,250 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting TROY NELSON, Staff Attorney at (903)535-5100, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding KAMPING PLEASURES, INC. DBA LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI KOA KAMPGROUND, Docket No. 2001-0611-PWS-E on February 28, 2002 assessing $2,125 in administrative penalties.

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

An agreed order was entered regarding U.S. DENRO STEELS, INC. DBA JINDAL UNITED STEEL CORPORATION, Docket No. 2001-0210-IWD-E on February 28, 2002 assessing $27,500 in administrative penalties.

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

A default order was entered regarding SOHEB CORPORATION DBA LASSES FOOD MART, Docket No. 2000-1241-PST-E on February 28, 2002 assessing $28,750 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting JAMES BIGGINS, Staff Attorney at(210)403-4017 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. An agreed order was entered regarding D & H PUMP SERVICE, INC., Docket No. 2001- 0480-AIR-E on February 28, 2002 assessing $750 in administrative penalties.

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

A default order was entered regarding THOMAS K LANE DBA LABORATORY TESTING SUPPLY, CAPCON DIVISION, Docket No. 2000-0452-MSW-E on February 28, 2002 assessing $6,250 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting ELISA ROBERTS, Staff Attorney at (512)239-6939, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding AMOCO OIL COMPANY, Docket No. 1999-1278- AIR-E on March 1, 2002 assessing $20,000 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting DAVID SPEAKER, Staff Attorney at (512)239-2548, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

TRD-200201542

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: March 12, 2002

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on March 4, 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 Spark Energy, L.P. for Retail Electric Provider (REP) certification, Docket Number 25525.

Applicant's requested service area by geography includes the entire State of Texas.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than March 29, 2002. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200201385

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 6, 2002

On March 7, 2002, Guadalupe Valley Communications Systems, L.P. filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60222. Applicant intends to remove the resale-only restriction, and expand its geographic area to include the entire State of Texas.

The Application: Application of Guadalupe Valley Communications Systems, L.P. for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 25556.

Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than March 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 25556.

TRD-200201534

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 12, 2002

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on March 5, 2002, for an amendment to a certificate of operating authority (COA), pursuant to §§54.101 - 54.105 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of K2C TelCom, Inc. for an Amendment to its Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 25546.

Applicant intends to reflect a change in ownership/control.

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

TRD-200201423

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 7, 2002

On March 6, 2002, Tellaire Corporation filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to relinquish its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60498. Applicant intends to relinquish its certificate.

The Application: Application of Tellaire Corporation for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 25549.

Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than March 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 25549.

TRD-200201424

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 7, 2002

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of a petition on December 12, 2001, for establishment of a project to modify quality of service plan. A summary of the petition follows.

Docket Title and Number: Petition of American Electric Power Company, Inc. for Establishment of a Project to Modify Quality of Service Plan and Motion for Interim Stay of Plan Provisions, Docket Number 25157.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than April 11, 2002. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200201425

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 7, 2002

On March 5, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Rosebud Telephone, LLC, 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 25542. 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 25542. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 5, 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 25542.

TRD-200201418

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 7, 2002

On March 5, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Allegiance Telecom of Texas, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 25543. 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 25543. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 5, 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 25543.

TRD-200201419

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 7, 2002

On March 5, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Direct Telephone Company, 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 25544. 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 25544. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 5, 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 25544.

TRD-200201421

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 7, 2002

On March 5, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Nortex Telcom, LLC, 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 25545. 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 25545. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 5, 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 25545.

TRD-200201422

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 7, 2002

On March 8, 2002, Logix Communications Corporation 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 25559. 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 25559. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 10, 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 25559.

TRD-200201533

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 12, 2002

On March 8, 2002, Nextel Partners 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 25560. 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 25560. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 10, 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 25560.

TRD-200201532

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 12, 2002

On March 8, 2002, Voicestream Wireless Corporation 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 25561. 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 25561. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 10, 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 25561.

TRD-200201531

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 12, 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. United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. doing business as Sprint Application for Approval of LRIC Study for Return Check Charge, Three-Way Calling, Return Call, and Repeat Dialing Services Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214 on or after March 11, 2002, Docket Number 25537.

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 25537. 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-200201387

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 6, 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. Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint Application for Approval of LRIC Study for Return Check Handling Charge, Three-Way Calling, Return Call, and Repeat Dialing Services Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214 on or after March 11, 2002, Docket Number 25538.

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 25538. 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-200201388

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 6, 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. United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. doing business as Sprint Application for Approval of LRIC Study for new Private Network Services Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214 on or after March 15, 2002, Docket Number 25539.

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 25539. 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-200201389

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 6, 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. Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint Application for Approval of LRIC Study for new Private Network Services Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214 on or after March 15, 2002, Docket Number 25540.

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 25540. 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-200201390

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 6, 2002

On March 4, 2002, Kerrville Telephone Company and Voicestream Wireless Corporation, 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 25532. 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 25532. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 5, 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 25532.

TRD-200201386

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 6, 2002

On March 7, 2002, Texas Alltel, Inc., Sugar Land Telephone Company, Alltel Oklahoma, Inc., Oklahoma Alltel, Inc., and Dobson Cellular Systems, 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 25553. 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 25553. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 9, 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 25553.

TRD-200201504

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 11, 2002

On March 7, 2002, Quick-Tel Communications, 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 25554. 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 25554. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 9, 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 25554.

TRD-200201505

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 11, 2002

On March 7, 2002, A-Tech Telecom, 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 25555. 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 25555. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 9, 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 25555.

TRD-200201506

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 11, 2002

On March 8, 2002, Valor Business Solutions of Texas, LP 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 25562. 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 25562. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 10, 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 25562.

TRD-200201536

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 12, 2002

On March 11, 2002, Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and West Central Cellular, 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 25573. 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 25573. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 12, 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 25573.

TRD-200201537

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 12, 2002

The Office of Rural Community Affairs announces that the units of general local government listed as follows have been selected as contract recipients for 2001 program year Housing Infrastructure Funds under the Texas Community Development Program established pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 487, §487.351.

A contract is not effective until executed by the unit of general local government and the Executive Director of the Office of Rural Community Affairs.

Elgin - $400,000, Lufkin - $400,000, Nash - $400,000, Navasota - $400,000, Pecos - $400,000, Woodville - $400,000.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Jeff Vistein at (512) 475-3855 or by e-mail at the following address: jvistein@orca.state.tx.us.

TRD-200201444

Robt. J. "Sam" Tessen, MS

Executive Director

Office of Rural Community Affairs

Filed: March 8, 2002