Brazos Valley Council of Governments
Request for Proposal for Auditing Services
DESCRIPTION:
This request for auditing services
is filed under the provisions of the Government Code, Chapter 2254.
The Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG), a regional planning commission
who, was organized under State of Texas and administers funds from local,
state, federal governments, announces its request for proposal to perform
an Independent Financial Single Audit in accordance with the office of Management
and Budget Circular A-133, for the Fiscal Year 2002, October 1, 2001 through
September 30, 2002, to be included in their Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report which will be used to apply for the Governmental Financial Officers
Association Award of Excellence. The audit must be completed by February 19,
2003. Our Fiscal Year 2001 single audit was performed by Patillo, Brown &
Hill, LLP, from Waco, Texas.
PERSONS TO CONTACT:
Further information may
be obtained from John Lewis, Director of Finance or Tom Wilkinson, Executive
Director, at the Brazos Valley Council of Governments, 1706 East 29th Street,
P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, or by phone (979) 775-4244.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESPONSE:
Proposals
are due on Friday, June 7, 2002, by 5:00 p.m. at the Brazos Valley Council
of Government offices located at 1706 East 29th Street in Bryan, Texas.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
A. Demonstrated Performance/Experience
1. Demonstrated Competence/Qualifications
2. Relevant Experience of Key Staff
B. Schedule Design
1. Meets BVCOG's Goals/Objectives/Includes Quality Control Procedures
2. Provides Quality Planned Follow-up Activity
3. Degree of Proposed Technical Assistance
C. Reasonableness of Cost
1. Cost Effectiveness
2. Costs: Necessary, Reasonable, Allowable and Allocable
3. Competitiveness of Costs
4. Value of in-kind services
D. HUB Status
GENERAL INFORMATION:
BVCOG reserves the right
to accept or reject any (or all) proposals submitted. BVCOG is under no legal
requirement to execute a resulting contract, if any, on the basis of this
advertisement and intends the material herein as a general description of
the services desired by BVCOG.
The proposal should be for a period of one year although BVCOG will have
the option of extending the contract for an additional two years.
FORM AND FORMAT:
Five copies of the proposal
are requested and should be sent by mail, express service or delivered in
person within the time frame specified in a sealed envelope marked
"PROPOSAL FOR INDEPENDENT SINGLE AUDIT OF FEDERAL AND STATE GRANT AWARDS"
, addressed to Tom Wilkinson, Jr., Executive Director, Brazos Valley
Council of Governments, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128. The proposal
should be typed, preferably double spaced--minimum of 10 point font--on 8
1/2 inch by 11 inch paper with all papers sequentially numbered and bound
together with binder clips. Proposals should include a letter of transmittal
summarizing the proposal and a table of contents.
For further information, please call (979) 775-4244.
TRD-200203134
Tom Wilkinson, Jr.
Executive Director
Brazos Valley Council of Governments
Filed: May 22, 2002
The Brazos Valley Affordable Housing Corporation (BVAHC) is soliciting
proposals for the Fiscal Year 2002, October 1, 2001 - September 30, 2002,
independent single audit of federal grant awards administered by BVAHC.
PROPOSALS SHOULD BE EXTERNALLY LABELED AS FOLLOWS:
Tom Wilkinson, President
Brazos Valley Affordable Housing Corporation
P.O. Drawer 4128
Bryan, Texas 77805-4128
An original and five copies of the proposal
must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked
"PROPOSAL
FOR SINGLE AUDIT OF FEDERAL GRANT AWARDS"
.
The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, June 7, 2002, at 5:00 p.m. CST
. Proposals must be officially received by BVAHC by this deadline,
or mailed by midnight of the deadline date.
Submission
by telecopier, fax or e-mail is not acceptable.
Any proposals or modifications/amendments
delivered, received or postmarked after the deadline will not be considered,
but will be deemed late and non-responsive to this request for propsals and
procurement process. Modifications or amendments may be made to a proposal
that has been submitted prior to the deadline, so long as the modification
or amendment is submitted prior to the deadline.
PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA
Responsive proposals submitted by the deadline will be evaluated using
the criteria below. Selection of providers shall be in accordance with all
applicable laws and regulations. Selection criteria are as follows:
EVALUATION CRITERIA--POINTS
1. Demonstrated Performance/Experience--35
2. Schedule Design--35
3. Reasonableness of Costs--30
4. HUB Status--+5
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS--105
For more information and submission forms regarding this Request for Proposals,
please call John Lewis at (979) 775-4244, ext. 162
TRD-200203167
Tom Wilkinson, Jr.
Executive Director
Brazos Valley Council of Governments
Filed: May 22, 2002
The Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) is soliciting proposals
for the Fiscal Year 2002, October 1, 2001 - September 30, 2002, Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report (CAFR) including independent single audit of federal
and state grant awards administered by BVCOG, in accordance with the requirements
of the office of Management and Budget Circular A-133. Our desire is to have
a CAFR that would be eligible for the Government Financial Officers Award
of Excellence for financial reporting.
PROPOSALS SHOULD BE EXTERNALLY LABELED AS FOLLOWS:
Tom Wilkinson, Executive Director
Brazos Valley Council of Governments
P.O. Drawer 4128
Bryan, Texas 77805-4128
An original and five copies
of the proposal
must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked
"PROPOSAL
FOR INDEPENDENT SINGLE AUDIT OF FEDERAL AND STATE GRANT AWARDS"
.
PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA
Responsive proposals submitted by the deadline will be evaluated using
the criteria below. Selection of providers shall be in accordance with all
applicable laws and regulations. Selection criteria are as follows:
EVALUATION CRITERIA--POINTS
1. Demonstrated Performance/Experience--35
2. Schedule Design--35
3. Reasonableness of Costs--30
4. HUB Status--+5
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS--105
For more information, submission forms and detail on submission regarding
this Request for Proposals, please call John Lewis at (979) 775-4244, ext.
162
TRD-200203133
Tom Wilkinson, Jr.
Executive Director
Brazos Valley Council of Governments
Filed: May 22, 2002
Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency Agreement/Concurrence Under the Texas Coastal Management Program
On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the
Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under
federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal
zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC
Chapter 501. As required by federal law, the public is given an opportunity
to comment on the consistency of proposed activities in the coastal zone undertaken
or authorized by federal agencies. Pursuant to 31 TAC §§506.25,
506.32, and 506.41, the public comment period for these activities extends
30 days from the date published on the Coastal Coordination Council web site.
Requests for federal consistency review were received for the following projects(s)
during the period of May 10, 2002, through May 16, 2002. The public comment
period for these projects will close at 5:00 p.m. on June 21, 2002.
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS: Applicant: National Energy Group, Inc.; Location:
The project is located in Sabine Lake in State Tracts (ST) 1, 2, 5, and 8
and crosses the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway east of the confluence of the Sabine
Neches Canal and the Neches River in Orange County, Texas. The project can
be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled West of Greens Bayou, Texas.
Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 15; Easting: 420463; Northing: 3313073.
Project Descripton: The applicant requests authorization to install and maintain
two pipelines, buried side-by-side, along a 14,305-foot alignment for the
purpose of producing the State Tract 8 No. 1 Well. A 6-inch and an 8-inch
diameter pipeline will be installed by jetting at a minimum of 3 feet below
the mudline, affecting approximately 1.6 acres of lake bottom. The pipeline
trench will measure 3 feet wide at the top of the trench. At the point where
the pipelines traverse the Sabine River they will be jetted in at a minimum
depth of 15 feet below the authorized project depth of -32 feet mean ground
level and the top of the pipe depth will be maintained a distance of 25 feet
beyond the authorized channel width of 200 feet on both sides of the channel.
The proposed pipeline route will originate at the ST 8 No.1 Well and will
terminate at a point on shore where the lines will tie into an existing pipeline.
At the point where the pipelines meet the shore, the applicant proposes to
place 7.5 cubic yards of riprap to provide bank stabilization. No wetlands
or vegetated shallows will be impacted by the proposed activity. CCC Project
No.: 02-0128-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #22642
is being evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33
U.S.C.A. §403) and §404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§125-1387).
NOTE: The CMP consistency review for this project may be conducted by the
Railroad Commission of Texas as part of its certification under §401
of the Clean Water Act.
Applicant: LLOG Exploration Offshore; Location: The project is located
in the Aransas Pass Anchorage Area in Mustang Island Area, Block 723-L, offshore
Texas, Gulf of Mexico. Project Description: The applicant proposes to install,
operate, and maintain a typical jack-up drilling rig, production platform
and/or well protector, with appurtenant structures and equipment necessary
for oil and gas drilling/production operations. No dredging and/or filling
activities are required for the project. CCC Project No.: 02-0129-F1; Type
of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #22672 (Revised) is being evaluated
under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403).
Applicant: McRae Exploration & Production, Inc.; Location: The project
is located in the Gulf of Mexico, inside of the Anchorage Area of the Matagorda
Entrance Safety Fairway at a distance of 500 feet outside of the Safety Fairway
boundary, offshore Matagorda County, Texas. The proposed structure would be
greater than two nautical miles from any other structure. The project can
be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled San Antonio Bay, Texas.
Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 14; Easting: 770327; Northing: 3141387.
Project Description: The applicant proposes to install and maintain a jack-up
rig for the purpose of drilling the State Tract 522L NE/4 No. 1 Well. CCC
Project No.: 02-0130-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application
#22693 is being evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of
1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403).
Applicant: The Houston Exploration Company; Location: The project is located
in the Laguna Madre approximately 21 miles south of the Bird Island Basin
public boat ramp in the Padre Island National Seashore in Kenedy County, Texas.
The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled Yarborough
Pass, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 14; Easting: 657300; Northing:
3010400. Project Description: The applicant proposes to install, operate,
and maintain structures and equipment necessary for oil and gas drilling,
production, and transportation activities. The well would be drilled from
a surface location in ST 226 to a bottom hole in ST 229. Activities include
installation of typical marine barges and keyways, shell and gravel pads,
and production structures with attendant facilities. Approximately 4,500 cubic
yards of shell, crushed rock or washed gravel will be used as a base for the
drilling rig and production facility. Approximately 33,049 square feet of
deep (-6.7 feet MLT), open bay bottom will be filled to construct the pad.
The drilling site and proposed access route were surveyed for the presence
of seagrasses and hard substrate. The bottom throughout the survey area consisted
of soft, deep mud. No seagrasses or rock/reef areas were found within 550
feet of the proposed drilling location or within 50 feet on either side of
the centerline of the proposed access route. CCC Project No.: 02-0131-F1;
Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #22694 is being evaluated
under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403)
and §404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§125-1387). NOTE:
The CMP consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Railroad
Commission of Texas as part of its certification under §401 of the Clean
Water Act.
Pursuant to §306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
(16 U.S.C.A. §§1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited
to submit comments on whether a proposed action is or is not consistent with
the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies and whether the action
should be referred to the Coastal Coordination Council for review.
Further information for the applications listed above may be obtained from
Ms. Diane P. Garcia, Council Secretary, Coastal Coordination Council, 1700
North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701-1495, or diane.garcia@glo.state.tx.us.
Comments should be sent to Ms. Garcia at the above address or by fax at (512)
475-0680.
TRD-200203149
Larry Soward
Chief Clerk, General Land Office
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: May 22, 2002
Invitation to Comment
The Texas County Financial Data Advisory Committee (TCFDAC or committee)
announces the availability of the draft "Proposed Uniform Chart of Accounts
for Texas Counties" (Chart of Accounts) for review and public comment. The
committee was established by the 77th Legislature, 2001, in House Bill 2869,
to study county financial reporting requirements and systems and make recommendations
to the Comptroller of Public Accounts and the legislature on ways in which
the collection and use of county financial data can be improved without resulting
in additional costs to counties. Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.082(a),
the comptroller may implement the recommendations of the committee for the
reporting of financial data and other pertinent information to the state.
The draft Chart of Accounts is developed and promulgated in accordance
with the requirements of Local Government Code, §114.082(c)(2), which
requires the committee to develop and recommend a voluntary uniform chart
of accounts. The draft Chart of Accounts was adopted at the committee's meeting
of May 2, 2002. The chart of accounts includes Functions, Function/Program
Descriptions, Sub-Functions/Programs, Sub-Function/Program Descriptions and
Office/Department Included (for illustrative purposes only). Once the committee
completes its work on the Chart of Accounts it will be submitted to the comptroller
for adoption and made available to counties for voluntary use as provided
in Local Government Code §112.003(b). The comptroller shall adopt the
chart of accounts no later than September 1, 2002.
A copy of the draft Chart of Accounts may be found at the committee's web
page at http://www.cuc.org/CUC/FDAC/working_documents/index.htm. A copy of
the draft Chart of Accounts may also be viewed at the Research Library located
at Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, LBJ State Office Building, 111 E.
17th Street, Room 307, Austin, Texas.
Written comments may be submitted to Alfredo E. Cardenas, Supervisor, Local
Government Assistance, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 111 E. 17th Street,
Austin, Texas 78774-0001. Comments may also be faxed to Mr. Cardenas at (512)
475-0664, but must be followed up with submission and receipt of the written
comments within three working days of when they were faxed. Written comments
may be submitted no later than 30 days after publication of this notice in
the Texas Register. For further information or questions, contact Mr. Cardenas
at (512) 463-4343 or by e-mail at alfredo.cardendas@cpa.state.tx.us.
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TRD-200203119
Martin Cherry
Deputy General Counsel for Taxation
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: May 21, 2002
Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Chapter B, and Sections 403.011 and 403.020 Texas
Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces
this notice of consulting contract award.
The notice of request for proposals (RFP #139a) was published in the March
22, 2002, issue of the
Texas Register
(27
TexReg 2298).
The consultant will assist Comptroller in conducting a management and performance
review of the Austin Community College.
The contract was awarded to McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP, Summit
Tower, 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2902, Houston, Texas 77046. The total amount
of this contract is not to exceed $300,000.00.
The term of the contract is May 15, 2002 through December 31, 2002. The
final report is due on or before September 5, 2002.
TRD-200203070
Pamela Ponder
Deputy General Counsel for Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: May 17, 2002
Notice of Rate Ceilings
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following
rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in 303.003, 303.009,
and 304.003, Tex. Fin. Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.003 and Sec. 303.009 for the
period of 05/27/02 - 06/02/02 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
2
/credit thru
$250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.003 and Sec. 303.009 for the
period of 05/27/02 - 06/02/02 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 304.003 for the period of 06/01/02
- 06/30/02 is 10% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 304.003 for the period of 06/01/02
- 06/30/02 is 10% for Commercial over $250,000.
1
Credit for personal, family or household
use.
2
Credit for business, commercial, investment
or other similar purpose.
TRD-200203107
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: May 21, 2002
Certification of Court Reporters
Following the examination of applicants on April 26, 2002, the Texas Court
Reporters Certification Board certified to the Supreme Court of Texas the
following individuals who are qualified in the method indicated to practice
shorthand reporting pursuant to Chapter 52 of the Texas Government Code, V.T.C.A.:
MACHINE SHORTHAND: AMELIA GUILLEN- SAN ANTONIO, TX; DELORES JOHNSON-HOUSTON,
TX; LICHE CAVAZOS- SAN ANTONIO, TX; DIANA VARGAS- SAN ANTONIO, TX; DARLENE
FORVILLE- CONROE, TX; ANNE SITKA- HOUSTON, TX; ANGEL HAZLEY- DALLAS, TX; OTILIA
MARTINEZ SERNA- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; LEANNA LYNCH- DALLAS, TX; MARY MATZEK-
PLANO, TX; LISA GONZALES- FRISCO, TX; RENEA SEGGERN- TAYLOR, TX; SHERRY HOOPER-
GARLAND, TX; STEFANI DUONG- IRVING, TX; LANRE BUSARI- DALLAS, TX; AMBER GRIFFITH-
DENISON, TX; MARIA CARAVEO- EL PASO, TX; EMILY BLEDSOE- FT. WORTH, TX; JENNIFER
STITZ- ARLINGTON, TX; NANCY RUSTEMAYER- ARLINGTON, TX; SANDRA MAXWELL- FT.
WORTH, TX; SAMANTHA BLAIR- COPPELL, TX
TRD-200203093
Sheryl Jones
Director of Administration
Court Reporters Certification Board
Filed: May 20, 2002
Application(s) to Expand Field of Membership
Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the
Credit Union Department and are under consideration:
An application was received from Associated Credit Union, Deer Park, Texas
to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who work
or reside within a 10-mile radius of the following ACU branch locations: 309
West X Street, Deer Park, Texas 77536; 6306 Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581;
10228 Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581; and 3775 South Main, Pearland, Texas,
to be eligible for membership in the credit union, excluding any person eligible
for primary membership in any occupational based credit union at the time
membership is sought.
An application was received from Houston Energy Credit Union, Houston,
Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit employees
of Kinder Morgan who work in or are supervised from Houston, Texas, to be
eligible for membership in the credit union.
An application was received from Houston Energy Credit Union, Houston,
Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit employees
of Royal Window Coverings who work at or are paid from or supervised from
Houston, Texas, to be eligible for membership in the credit union.
An application was received from Kraft America, Garland, Texas, to expand
its field of membership. The proposal would permit employees of the subsidiaries,
affiliates or successors of any Select Employee Group included within Kraft
America's field of membership to be eligible for membership in the credit
union.
An application was received from MemberSource Credit Union, Houston, Texas
to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit employees of
US Oncology who work in or are paid or supervised from Houston, Texas, to
be eligible for membership in the credit union.
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to
an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of
this publication. Credit unions that wish to comment on any application must
also complete a Notice of Protest form. The form may be obtained by contacting
the Department at (512) 837-9236 or downloading the form at
http://www.tcud.state.tx.us/applications.html
. Any written comments
must provide all information that the interested party wishes the Department
to consider in evaluating the application. All information received will be
weighed during consideration of the merits of an application. Comments or
a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Texas Credit Union Department,
914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699.
TRD-200203146
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: May 22, 2002
Request for Proposals
The Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing announces the issuance
of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to expand or otherwise improve the provision
of services to individuals who are hard of hearing, deafened or oral deaf.
TCDHH intends to fund projects providing ongoing services in 1 or all of
the following areas:
1) Projects that provide ongoing Outreach and Demonstration of Assistive
Devices for persons who are hard of hearing, deafened or oral deaf, enabling
these individuals to lead more independent and productive lives.
2) Projects that provide ongoing Coping Skills Services such as, but not
limited to:
a. hearing aid information
b. lipreading information
c. technology information
d. resources
e. communication strategies
3) Projects that provide re-conditioned hearing aids, enabling persons
who are low-income and hard of hearing to obtain a device at little or no
cost.
Contact:
Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact the office of
the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, P.O. Box 12904, Austin,
Texas 78711, 512-407-3250 (Voice) or 512-407-3251 (TTY), to obtain a complete
copy of the RFP. The RFP is also available for pick-up at the Commission office,
4800 North Lamar, Suite 310, Austin, Texas 78756 during normal business hours.
The RFP is not available through fax.
Closing Date:
Proposals must be received in the office of the Texas Commission for the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 4800 North Lamar, Suite 310, Austin, Texas 78756,
no later than 5 p.m. (CDT), on June 28, 2002. Proposals received after this
time and date will not be considered.
Award Procedure:
All proposals will be subject to an evaluation by a review committee based
on the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP. The committee will determine
which proposal best meets these criteria and will make a recommendation for
award to the Executive Director who will then make a recommendation for award
to the Commission. The Commission will make the final decision. Applicants
may be asked to clarify their proposal, which may include an oral presentation
prior to final selection.
The Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals
submitted. The Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is under
no legal or other obligation to execute a grant on the basis of this notice
or the distribution of a RFP. Neither this notice nor the RFP commits the
Commission to pay for any costs incurred prior to the execution of a grant.
The anticipated schedule of events is as follows:
Estimated number of awards: 3
Maximum award amount (per year): $12,000
Estimated project period (months): 12
Application Deadline: June 28, 2002 at 5 p.m.
Grant Execution: September 1, 2002
TRD-200203122
David W. Myers
Executive Director
Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Filed: May 22, 2002
List of Late Filers
Listed below are the names of filers from the Texas Ethics Commission who
did not file reports, or failed to pay penalty fines for late reports in reference
to the listed filing deadline. If you have any questions, you may contact
Robbie Miller at (512) 463-5800 or (800) 325-8506.
Deadline: 30 Days Before An Election Report due
April 4, 1994
Enrique M. Barrera, Edgewood PAC, 6435 Buena Vista, San Antonio, Texas
78237
Deadline: 8 Days Before An Election Report due April
29, 1994
Enrique M. Barrera, Edgewood PAC, 6435 Buena Vista, San Antonio, Texas
78237
Deadline: 30 Days Before An Election Report due
April 8, 1996
Enrique M. Barrera, Edgewood PAC, 6435 Buena Vista, San Antonio, Texas
78237
Deadline: 8 Days Before An Election Report due April
26, 1996
Enrique M. Barrera, Edgewood PAC, 6435 Buena Vista, San Antonio, Texas
78237
Deadline: 30 Days Before An Election Report due
April 3, 1997
Enrique M. Barrera, Edgewood PAC, 6435 Buena Vista, San Antonio, Texas
78237
Deadline: 8 Days Before An Election Report due April
25, 1997
Enrique M. Barrera, Edgewood PAC, 6435 Buena Vista, San Antonio, Texas
78237
Deadline: Semiannual GPAC Report due January 15,
1998
Enrique M. Barrera, Edgewood PAC, 6435 Buena Vista, San Antonio, Texas
78237
Deadline: Semiannual GPAC Report due July 15, 1998
Enrique M. Barrera, Edgewood PAC, 6435 Buena Vista, San Antonio, Texas
78237
Deadline: Semiannual GPAC Report due January 15,
1999
Enrique M. Barrera, Edgewood PAC, 6435 Buena Vista, San Antonio, Texas
78237
Deadline: Semiannual GPAC Report due July 15, 1999
Enrique M. Barrera, Edgewood PAC, 6435 Buena Vista, San Antonio, Texas
78237
Deadline: Semiannual GPAC Report due January 16,
2001
Mike Hyko, Longview Police Officer's Assn., P.O. Box 1453, Longview, Texas
75601
Lance R. West, Lead America Political Action Committee, 2707 Elizabeth
Dr., Brownwood, Texas 76801
Deadline: Semiannual J/COH Report due July 16, 2001
Bobby E. Hearn Jr., 5909 Springtide Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76135
Deadline: Semiannual GPAC Report due July 16, 2001
Johnny Atkinson, Committee For Better Education, HC 1 Box 624A, Goodrich,
Texas 77335-9704
Richard A. Solo, 8th District Democrats, P.O. Box 802048, Dallas, Texas
75380-2048
Vance J. Beaudreau, Southern Independent Party, 1605 E. William J. Bryan
Pkwy, Bryan, Texas 77803
Deadline: Semiannual J/COH Report due January 15,
2002
Lynda Akin, 5868 Westheimer Rd #302, Houston, Texas
Eric G. Andell, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington, DC 20202-0001
John G. Anderson, P.O. Box 984, Tomball, Texas 77377-0984
Kathleen Ballanfant, 5160 Spruce, Bellaire, Texas 7740177057-5641
Donna Ballard, 4009 Ridgecrest Trail, Carrollton, Texas 75007-1625
Boyd W. Bauer, P.O. Box 1436, Beeville, Texas 78104
Burgess Beall, 2428 Central Ave. #201, Alameda, CA 94501-4536
Stephen P. Birch, 4912 Haverwood Lane Apt. 818, Dallas, Texas 75287-4422
Howard Bridges Jr., 434 W. Kiest Blvd #100, Dallas, Texas 75224
James R. Bridges, 5447 Willis, Dallas, Texas 75206
Maria D. Burbridge, 7202 Smokey Hill Rd, Austin, Texas 78736
Mary D. Guevara Capello, P.O. Box 6031, Laredo, Texas 78042-6031
Shannon L. Carr, 800 N. LBJ Dr. #1234, San Marcos, Texas 78666
Shene Casey, 256 CR 3101, Greenville, Texas 75402
Billy Clemons, P.O. Box 1306, Groveton, Texas 75845
Susan Criss, 8110 Catalpa, Texas City, Texas 77591
Chloe N. Daniel, P.O. Box 810570, Dallas, Texas 75381-0570
Jeanne M. Doogs, 300 Trinidad Ct., Fort Worth, Texas 76126
Russell L. Duerstine II, P.O. Box 175, Mertzon, Texas 76941-0175
Deborah Dunsinger, 450 El Dorado #1303, Webster, Texas 77598
Philip L. Durgin, 31 Laurel Hill, Austin, Texas 78737-9309
William M. Eastland, P.O. Box 13162, Arlington, Texas 76094-0162
Dan Engel, 2608 Greenwood, Arlington, Texas 76013
Jack D. Ewing, 2938 Meadowbrook Dr., League City, Texas 77573
Baltazar Garcia, 712 McDaniel, Houston, Texas 77022
Edward T. Garcia, P.O. Box 3202, Freeport, Texas 77541
Juan A. Garcia, 1101 S. Cameron, Alice, Texas 78332
Mario Garcia, 735 W. 10th, Mercedes, Texas 78570
Edgar J. Garrett Jr., P.O. Box 465, Cooper, Texas 75432
Thomas L. Gatton, 2320 Southwest Fwy #C, Houston, Texas 77098
Le Roy F. Gillam, 9393 Tidwell Apt. #1211, Houston, Texas 77078-3436
Samuel Gonzalez, 15721 Maiden Lane, Houston, Texas 77053
Arthur Granado, P.O. Box 638, Corpus Christi, Texas 78403
William E. Grisham, 1424 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78247
J. David Gutierrez, 3720 Jackson St. #100, Irving, Texas 75061
Anton E. Hackebeil, P.O. Box 220, Hondo, Texas 78861-0220
David M. Hart, P.O. Box 79034, Saginaw, Texas 76179
Bobby E. Hearn Jr., 5909 Springtide Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76135
Robert Ashton Herrera, 9607 Wildwood Ridge, San Antonio, Texas 78250
Samuel W. Hudson III, P.O. Box 150972, Dallas, Texas 75315-0972
Elizabeth C. Jandt, 112 N. Austin St., Seguin, Texas 78155
Brandon Steele Johnston, Rt 5 Box 512, Big Sandy, Texas 75755
Stephen Kyle Johnston, 678 Fawn Drive, Houston, Texas 77015
David A. Jones, 733 W. 43rd St., Houston, Texas 77018
Dennis Jones, P.O. Box 1027, Lufkin, Texas 75902
V. Sue Koenig, 1803 Silverado Dr., Weatherford, Texas 76087
S. Christopher LaRue, 10878 Westheimer Rd #373, Houston, Texas 77042-3202
David M. Leibowitz, 111 Soledad St. Ste. 2000, San Antonio, Texas 78205-2293
Napoleon Madrid, 7811 Wild Eagle, San Antonio, Texas 78255
Raymundo Mancera, 2319 Tremont Ave., El Paso, Texas 79930-1113
Alberto T. Martinez, P.O. Box 549, San Diego, Texas 78384
Ricardo A. Martinez, 154 Todd St., San Antonio, Texas 78214
Michael E. McLelland, 918 Antelope, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
Steve Mendoza, P.O. Box 291216, San Antonio, Texas 78229-1216
Norbon E. Mitchell, 1709 Martel, Fort Worth, Texas 76103
William E. Muirhead, 158 Countrywood Est., Cleveland, Texas 77327
Alice Oliver-Parrott, 480 Thunder Canyon Rd, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133-5459
Morris L. Overstreet, 905 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78701
James Partsch-Galvan, 1611 Holman, Houston, Texas 77004
Robert L. Penrice, 2000 Professional Bldg, Loop 197, Texas City, Texas
77590
Stephen R. Pipkin, P.O. Box 372, Spring, Texas 77383
Fernando R. Ramirez, 2735 Lakeshore Dr., Port Arthur, Texas 77640
Nathan Reid, P.O. Box 901, Sugar Land, Texas 77487
Daniel Rivas, P.O. Box 36122, Houston, Texas 77236-6122
Rafael Rodriguez, 4555 Black Rock, Dallas, Texas 75211
Christina M. Ryan, 27129 Paula Lane, Conroe, Texas 77385
James G. Samek Jr., P.O. Box 12, Spring, Texas 77383-0012
Victor Smith, 1423 W. Red Bird Lane, Dallas, Texas 75232
Juan F. Solis III, 907 W. Kirk, San Antonio, Texas 78226
Charles L. Tilton II, 1123 Timber Elm, Seguin, Texas 78155
Rudy G. Vasquez, P.O. Box 3664, Houston, Texas 77253-3664
Melva Washington-Becnel, 2403 Arbor, Houston, Texas 77004
Larry M. Wessels, P.O. Box 340, LaGrange, Texas 78945
Roger Williams, P.O. Box 518, Weatherford, Texas 76086
Ron Wilson, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78768
Paul Womack, P.O. Box 774, Georgetown, Texas 78627
Michael Yarbrough, 1314 Texas Ave. #515, Houston, Texas 77002
Deadline: Semiannual GPAC Report due January 15,
2002
Sheila A. Holbrook-White, Texas Citizen Action PAC, P.O. Box 10231, Austin,
Texas 78756
Richard M. Lannen, Jesse Oliver Campaign, 3800 Marin St., Suite E, Dallas,
Texas 75226
Josephine Z. Chavez, Texas Political & Legislative Committee, USA District
#12 PAC Fund, 12821 Industrial Rd, Houston, Texas 77015
Joe P. Barnett, Citizens For Honesty In Taxation, P.O. Box 13162, Arlington,
Texas 76094
G. Daniel Mena, Unity 94 El Paso County, 3233 N. Piedras, El Paso, Texas
79930-3703
Mary K. Misko, San Antonio PAC, 602 E. Commerce, San Antonio, Texas 78205
Jack Baxley, Fort Worth Associated General Contractors PAC, 417 Fulton
St., Fort Worth, Texas 76104
Charles M. Miles, Black Voter Action Project, 7204 Marywood Cr., Austin,
Texas 78723
Vicki L. Hoover, Rockwall County Democratic Party PAC, 6209 Scenic Dr.,
Rowlett, Texas 75088
Ginger Harriel, Wichita Falls Police Officers Assn. PAC, P.O. Box 2561,
Wichita Falls, Texas 76304
Steven A. Bennett, Friends of Sandy Kress, John Sharp, Paul Hobby, David
Cain & Royce West, 1700 Pacific Ave., #4100, Dallas, Texas 75201
William M. Eastland, Texans For Freedom, P.O. Box 13162, Arlington, Texas
76094-0162
Alfred Adask, Equity Under All Law, 9794 Forest Lane #159, Dallas, Texas
75243
David W. Gilbreath, Taxpayers For Economic Accountability, 801 Norton,
Mesquite, Texas 75149
Fred Lehmann, Grayson County Democratic Party PAC, 100 N. Travis St. #206,
Sherman, Texas 75090-0014
Eartha Dotson, Galveston County Democrats Club, 1405 Appomattox Dr., Texas
City, Texas 77591
Vidal G. DeLeon, McLennan County Mexican Americans For Better Government
PAC, 1619 Baylor Ave., Waco, Texas 76706
Pat Stevens, South Denton County PAC, 2025 Aspen Dr., Highland Village,
Texas 75067
Keith Hogan, Friends Of Education, P.O. Box 81, Victoria, Texas 77902
William M. Eastland, Texans For Freedom In Education, P.O. Box 13162, Arlington,
Texas 76094-0162
William M. Eastland, Free Republican Caucus, P.O. Box 13162, Arlington,
Texas 76094-0162
Ernest Martinez, Democratic Party Of Bexar County, 301 S. Frio #163, San
Antonio, Texas 78207
J. R. Tyson, DOG PAC, P.O. Box 1326, Alvin, Texas 77512
H. J. Johnson, Pleasant Wood Pleasant Grove PAC, P.O. Box 150408, Dallas,
Texas 75305-0408
Janice L. Burkholder, Pathfinders Republican Women's Club, 21 Towering
Pines Dr., The Woodlands, Texas 77381
Richard A. Solo, 8th District Democrats, 4107 Harvest Hill Rd Apt. 1187,
Dallas, Texas 75244-6321
Terry Zettle, Irving Police Assn. PAC, 845 Falcon Lane, Coppell, Texas
75019-5923
Kenneth Stinson, Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers
International Union Local Union #284, 208 Eckman, Longview, Texas 75602
Roberto A. Calderon, El Paso County Sheriff's Officers Assn., Inc., 11536
Spencer, El Paso, Texas 79936
William E. Muirhead, Muirhead Election Committee, 158 Countrywood Est.,
Cleveland, Texas 77327
Joe P. Barnett, Independent Committee Supporting John B. Hawley For Supreme
Court, Pl. 1, P.O. Box 13162, Arlington, Texas 76094
Edward T. Wendler Sr., 21st Century Democrats, 106 Golden Cove, Kyle, Texas
78640
Fred Lehmann, Texoma PAC, 100 N. Travis St. #206, Sherman, Texas 75090-0014
Randhir Sahni, Indo American PAC, 1990 Post Oak Blvd #1200, Houston, Texas
77056-3812
Caryl Bunton, ASSIST PAC, P.O. Box 55763, Houston, Texas 77255
Rayette M. Fulk, Houston Friends For Better Education, 1220 Augusta, Houston,
Texas 77057
Rayette M. Fulk, Houston Friends For Good State Government, 1220 Augusta,
Houston, Texas 77057
Rayette M. Fulk, Houston Citizens For Better Education, 1220 Augusta, Houston,
Texas 77057
Rayette M. Fulk, Houston Taxpayers For Better Education, 1220 Augusta,
Houston, Texas 77057
Rayette M. Fulk, Houston Education Fund, 1220 Augusta, Houston, Texas 77057
Michael H. Jones, Voice Of The Elephant, 5744 Danciger Dr., Fort Worth,
Texas 76112-3951
Kenneth M. Bryan, Third Coast, 1122 Colorado #2105, Austin, Texas 78701
Rayette M. Fulk, Houston Parents For Better Education, 1220 Augusta, Houston,
Texas 77057
Arnold Pedraza, American Hispanics On Reform & Accountability, P.O.
Box 3916, McAllen, Texas 78502
Tom Willich, Lockheed Martin IMS Good Government Committee, 1200 K St.
NW, Washington, DC 20005
Clarence B. Bagby, Houston Historic Preservation PAC, 2003 Kane St., Houston,
Texas 77007-7612
David Jackson, Republican Communications Network PAC, P.O. Box 703936,
Dallas, Texas 75370-3936
Fernando Contreras Jr., Southside Democrats, P.O. Box 37278, San Antonio,
Texas 78237-0278
Eric W. Thode, Republican Party Of Fort Bend County (CEC), 231 River Grove
Rd, Sugarland, Texas 77478-4749
Nancy Hrobar, Van Zandt County Assn. Of Taxpayers, 14232 FM 773, Ben Wheeler,
Texas 75754
Louis T. Getterman III, Williamson County Republican Party General Election
Campaign Fund, P.O. Box 1653, Georgetown, Texas 78627
Daniel K. Cook, Green Party Of Dallas/Fort Worth, P.O. Box 2501, Arlington,
Texas 76004
Brad Bacom, TALI-PAC, 275 Circle Dr., Bridge City, Texas 77611
Raul E. Ruiz, Stonewall Democrats - Houston, 3730 Kirby Dr. #418, Houston,
Texas 77098
Floyd E. Hodges Jr., Texans For Good Government, 280 W. Renner Rd #2611,
Richardson, Texas 75081
H. R. Moseley, Vidor Police Assn. PAC, P.O. Box 1266, Mauriceville, Texas
77626
Peter L. Bargmann, Judicial Elections For Texas PAC, 660 Preston Forest
Center #LB 362, Dallas, Texas 75230-2718
Karen K. Tarry, Doctors For Better Government, 5615 Morningside Dr. #402,
Houston, Texas 77005
James R. Reynolds, Texans For Quality Health PAC, 4600 Tamarisk Cove, Austin,
Texas 78747
John D. Poole II, Southern Party Of Texas PAC, P.O. Box 7452, Huntsville,
Texas 77342
Louise M. Karr, Bandera County Alliance Of Taxpayers, P.O. Box 381, Lakehills,
Texas 78063
Anthony R. Godinez, Judge Murray Moore Campaign Committee, 815 Produce
Rd, Hidalgo, Texas 78557
David T. LaPlante, San Antonio Coalition Of Politically Active Christians,
P.O. Box 460834, San Antonio, Texas 78246
Dwight E. Jefferson, Verner Liipfert Texas PAC, Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard,
McPherson, 1111 Bagby Ste. 4700, Houston, Texas 77002
Estefana Martinez, Committee To Elect Jose Menendez, 114 Olga Dr., San
Antonio, Texas 78237
Tim Chowdhury, Rio Grande Valley Physicians PAC, 1200 South 2nd St. #12-B,
McAllen, Texas 78501-2905
Vance J. Beaudreau, Southern Independent Party, 1605 E. William J. Bryan
Pkwy, Bryan, Texas 77803
James Logan, Travis County Republican PAC, 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd, Ste.
204, Austin, Texas 78701
Harry H. Nelson, First Monday PAC, 613 Santa Monica Place, Corpus Christi,
Texas 78411
Irene Morales-Russell, Citizens For Legal Ethics And Neutrality, 600 Toronto
Ave., Apt. 36, McAllen, Texas 78503-3072
Christopher C. Stevens, Texas Conservative Caucus, 4800 Dakota St., Dickinson,
Texas 77539
Leslie J. Baldwin, El Paso Pachyderms Pack Fund, 7900 Viscount Blvd, Apt.
281, El Paso, Texas 79925-5714
Michael J. Warner, Texas Amusement Association PAC, P.O. Box 92167, Austin,
Texas 78709
Curtis B. Carden, Texas Tax Relief, 21226 Park Bend Dr., Katy, Texas 77450-4143
John Carpenter, Pecos County Greens, P.O. Box 501, Fort Stockton, Texas
79735-0501
Brande C. Yarnell, Capital Area Democratic Women PAC, 7708 Kincheon Ct.,
Austin, Texas 78749
John R. King, Committee for Private Property Rights, 5203 CR 1470, Lubbock,
Texas 79407
Rene A. Ramirez, South Texans for Proposition 2, 1712 Pin Oak Rd, Edinburg,
Texas 78539
Gaylon Hull, KB Home North Texas PAC, 2611 Westgrove, Ste. 101, Carrollton,
Texas 75006
Deadline: Speaker Report due March 1, 2002
Patrick B. Haggerty, 4529 Monahans, El Paso, Texas 79924
Deadline: Monthly MPAC Report due November 5, 2001
Jeffrey J. Benavidez, San Antonio Ironworkers PAC, 4318 Clark Ave., San
Antonio, Texas 78223
Don L. King, Sensitive Care PAC, 500 N. Akard St. #3960, Dallas, Texas
75201-6604
Kathleen P. Batchelor, Bedford Leadership Forum, 23251 County Road 460,
Mineola, Texas 75773-9799
Leonard T. Dunnahoe, Uncommon Sense, 214 St. Mary's Place, Rockwall, Texas
75087
Chris D. Walling, Friends of Law Enforcement, P.O. Box 276, Wall, Texas
76957
Deadline: Monthly MPAC Report due December 5, 2001
Jeffrey J. Benavidez, San Antonio Ironworkers PAC, 4318 Clark Ave., San
Antonio, Texas 78223
Raymond R. Hernandez, International Longshoremen's Assn. Local #24, 7811
Harrisburg, Houston, Texas 77012
Don L. King, Sensitive Care PAC, 500 N. Akard St. #3960, Dallas, Texas
75201-6604
Kathleen P. Batchelor, Bedford Leadership Forum, 23251 County Road 460,
Mineola, Texas 75773-9799
Leonard T. Dunnahoe, Uncommon Sense, 214 St. Mary's Place, Rockwall, Texas
75087
Chris D. Walling, Friends of Law Enforcement, P.O. Box 276, Wall, Texas
76957
Deadline: Monthly MPAC Report due January 7, 2002
Jeffrey J. Benavidez, San Antonio Ironworkers PAC, 4318 Clark Ave., San
Antonio, Texas 78223
Jay S. Simpson, Houston Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus PAC, 3911 Marlowe,
Houston, Texas 77005
Don L. King, Sensitive Care PAC, 500 N. Akard St. #3960, Dallas, Texas
75201-6604
Kathleen P. Batchelor, Bedford Leadership Forum, 23251 County Road 460,
Mineola, Texas 75773-9799
Leonard T. Dunnahoe, Uncommon Sense, 214 St. Mary's Place, Rockwall, Texas
75087
Deadline: Monthly MPAC Report due February 5, 2002
Jeffrey J. Benavidez, San Antonio Ironworkers PAC, 4318 Clark Ave., San
Antonio, Texas 78223
Mark Wood, Houston Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus PAC, 1701 Hermann
Dr. #3402, Houston, Texas 77004
Don L. King, Sensitive Care PAC, 500 N. Akard St. #3960, Dallas, Texas
75201-6604
Leonard T. Dunnahoe, Uncommon Sense, 214 St. Mary's Place, Rockwall, Texas
75087
TRD-200203061
Tom Harrison
Executive Director
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: May 17, 2002
Public Notice
The Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board will release its Request
for Proposals for the operation and management of the Golden Crescent Workforce
Centers on May 31, 2002.
The Board is responsible for administering an integrated workforce development
system, including job training, employment, and employment-related educational
programs.
The geographic area to be served includes Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales,
Jackson, Lavaca, and Victoria Counties.
A complete set of specifications may be obtained from Judy Self at 120
South Main #501, Victoria, Texas, Phone: (361) 576-5872, Fax: (361) 573-0225,
or email: judy.self@twc.state.tx.us.
A bidders' conference will be held at 2:30 p.m. CST, on June 11, 2002.
TRD-200203059
Judy Self
Administrative Clerk
Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board
Filed: May 17, 2002
The Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board will release its Request
for Proposals for the operation and management of the Golden Crescent Workforce
Centers on May 31, 2002.
The Board is responsible for administering an integrated workforce development
system, including job training, employment, and employment-related educational
programs.
The geographic area to be served includes Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales,
Jackson, Lavaca, and Victoria Counties.
A complete set of specifications may be obtained from Judy Self at 120
South Main #501, Victoria, Texas, Phone: (361) 576-5872, Fax: (361) 573-0225,
or email: judy.self@twc.state.tx.us.
A bidders' conference will be held at 2:30 p.m. CST, on
June 10, 2002
.
TRD-200203099
Judy Self
Administrative Clerk
Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board
Filed: May 20, 2002
Correction of Error
The Texas Department of Health adopted 25 TAC, §§61.31-61.42,concerning
Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program. The rules were published in the
May 17, 2002, issue of the
Texas Register
(27 TexReg 4355).
In the preamble on page 4356, the commenter was incorrectly identified
as the "San Antonio Metropolitan Health District". The University of Texas
Medical Branch made the comments.
TRD-200203174
Filed: May 23, 2002
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TRD-200203096
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: May 20, 2002
The Texas Department of Health (department) gives notice that it has amended
uranium by-product material license L01634 issued to Conoco, Inc. (mailing
address: P.O. Box 309, Falls City, Texas, 78113). Amendment 43 authorizes
the licensee to change monitoring well sampling requirements from quarterly
to semiannually, and updates standard conditions.
The department's Bureau of Radiation Control, Division of Licensing, Registration
and Standards has determined, pursuant to 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC),
Chapter 289, that the licensee has met the standards appropriate to this amendment.
This notice affords the opportunity for a public hearing upon written request
by a person affected by the amendment of this license. A written hearing request
must be received, from a person affected, within 30 days from the date of
publication of this notice in the
Texas Register
. A person affected is defined as a person who demonstrates that the
person has suffered or will suffer injury or economic damage and, if the person
is not a local government, is (a) a resident of a county, or a county adjacent
to the county, in which radioactive material is or will be located; or (b)
doing business or has a legal interest in land in the county or adjacent county.
A person affected may request a hearing by writing Richard A. Ratliff,
P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, 1100
West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189. Any request for a hearing must
contain the name and address of the person who considers himself affected
by agency action, identify the subject license, specify the reasons why the
person considers himself affected, and state the relief sought. If the person
is to be represented by an attorney, the name and address of the attorney
also must be stated. Should no request for a public hearing be timely filed,
the license amendment will remain in effect.
A public hearing, if requested, shall be conducted in accordance with the
provisions of Texas Health and Safety Code, §401.264, the Administrative
Procedure Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001), the formal hearing procedures
of the department (25 Texas Administrative Code, §1.21 et seq.), and
the procedures of the State Office of Administrative Hearings (1 Texas Administrative
Code, Chapter 155).
Copies of all relevant material are available for public inspection and
copying at the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, 8407
Wall Street, Austin, Texas. Information relative to the amendment of this
specific radioactive material license may be obtained by contacting Chrissie
Toungate, Custodian of Records, Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department
of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189; E-mail: Chrissie.Toungate@tdh.state.tx.us;
by calling (512) 834-6688; or by visiting 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas.
TRD-200203135
Susan Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: May 22, 2002
Notice is hereby given by the Texas Department of Health (department),
Bureau of Radiation Control that it has amended Radioactive Material License
Number L04971 issued to Waste Control Specialists, LLC (WCS) located in Andrews
County, Texas, one mile North of State Highway 176; 250 feet East of the Texas/New
Mexico State Line; 30 miles West of Andrews, Texas.
The issuance of amendment number 18 changes the mailing address of the
licensee as specified on the license document.
The department has determined that the amendment of the license, 25 Texas
Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 289, and the documentation submitted by
the licensee provide reasonable assurance that the licensee's radioactive
waste facility is sited, designed, operated, and will be decommissioned and
closed in accordance with the requirements of 25 TAC, Chapter 289; the amendment
of the license will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public
or the environment; and the activity represented by the amendment of the license
will not have a significant effect on the human environment.
This notice affords the opportunity for a public hearing upon written request
within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice by a person affected
as required by Texas Health and Safety Code, §401.116 and as set out
in 25 TAC, §289.205(f). A "person affected" is defined as a person who
demonstrates that the person has suffered or will suffer actual injury or
economic damage and, if the person is not a local government, is (a) a resident
of a county, or a county adjacent to a county, in which the radioactive material
is or will be located; or (b) doing business or has a legal interest in land
in the county or adjacent county.
A person affected may request a hearing by writing Mr. Richard A. Ratliff,
P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas
78756-3189. Any request for a hearing must contain the name and address of
the person who considers himself affected by this action, identify the subject
license, specify the reasons why the person considers himself affected, and
state the relief sought. If the person is represented by an agent, the name
and address of the agent must be stated. Should no request for a public hearing
be timely filed, the agency action will be final.
A public hearing, if requested, shall be conducted in accordance with the
provisions of Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 401, the Administrative
Procedure Act (Chapter 2001, Texas Government Code), the formal hearing procedures
of the department (25 TAC, §1.21 et seq.) and the procedures of the State
Office of Administrative Hearings (1 TAC, Chapter 155).
A copy of the license amendment and supporting materials are available
for public inspection and copying at the office of the Bureau of Radiation
Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street,
Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 834-6688, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
(except holidays). Information relative to inspection and copying the documents
may be obtained by contacting Chrissie Toungate, Custodian of Records, Bureau
of Radiation Control.
TRD-200203098
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: May 20, 2002
A public hearing to obtain stakeholder input concerning revisions to the
Children With Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Program rules will be conducted
by the Texas Department of Health (department) on June 17, 2002 from 10:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the Public Hearing Room, Riata Building, 12545 Riata
Vista Circle, Austin, Texas 78727.
Comments are requested related to changes in the CSHCN program eligibility
guidelines; limitation of some services; and revision to the procedure for
removing clients from the waiting list to receive program services. Possible
rule changes will affect 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §§38.2
- Definitions; 38.3 - Eligibility for Client Services; 38.4 - Covered Services;
38.10 - Payment of Services; and 38.12 - Denial, Modification, Suspension,
Termination of Eligibility and/or Services.
Verbal or written comments will be accepted by the department at the public
hearing on June 17, 2002. Written comments may be provided through the CSHCN
website at http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/cshcn/. Comments, questions or requests
for additional information may also be directed to Anita Freeman, Texas Department
of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 or at (512) 458-7111,
ext. 3132.
TRD-200203127
Susan Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: May 22, 2002
INTRODUCTION
The Texas Department of Health (department) requests applications from
individuals, governmental entities, and public and private for profit and
non-profit organizations to provide administrative support (Part A) and data
management services (Part B) for the Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Disease
(STD)-Related Infertility Project (IPP).
PURPOSE
The purpose of the IPP is to prevent STD-caused infertility in women by
promoting high quality, interdisciplinary, collaborative STD prevention efforts
among relevant health programs and between health programs and communities.
The Texas IPP supports a number of sentinel sites across the State of Texas
for the screening and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea of at risk women,
their partners, and certain high-risk males. The purpose of Part A is to provide
administrative and technical support to IPP sentinel sites, including but
not limited to site recruitment, site reviews, training, and report preparation.
The purpose of Part B is to provide data management services, including but
not limited to creation and maintenance of files of data collected from IPP
sites; analysis and electronic transmission of the data; and preparation of
semiannual and annual reports.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Eligible applicants for Parts A and B include individuals, governmental
entities, and public and private for profit and non-profit organizations.
If applicant is currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded or ineligible
for participation in Federal or State assistance programs, applicant is ineligible
to apply for funds under this (Request for Proposals (RFP). Applicants may
apply for Part A or Part B or both.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
Approximately $186,229 is expected to be available to fund two projects,
one each for Parts A and B, for the period January 1, 2003, to December 31,
2003.
DEADLINE
The applicant must submit the original and six copies of the application
on or before 5:00 p.m., Central Daylight Saving Time, August 5, 2002, to Ms.
Sundee McKnight, Bureau of HIV and STD Prevention, Texas Department of Health,
1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199. Applications received after
the deadline may be rejected as untimely, at the sole discretion of the department.
FOR INFORMATION
For information concerning this application, applicants should contact
Ms. Sundee McKnight at the Bureau of HIV and STD Prevention at (512) 490-2525,
extension 2639, or via Email at sundee.mcknight@tdh.state.tx.us.
TRD-200203128
Susan Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: May 22, 2002
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department
of Health, rescinded the following order: Revocation Order issued February
28, 2002, to D.J. Contractors, Inc., 1617 East Missouri, El Paso, Texas 79902,
holder of Radioactive Material License Number L04635.
A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the
Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, the 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-200203136
Susan Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: May 22, 2002
INTRODUCTION
The Texas Department of Health (department) School Health Program announces
the expected availability of approximately $125,000 of fiscal year 2003 Maternal
and Child Health Block Grant funds to provide start-up funding for one model
school-based health center that delivers primary and preventive health services
and related social services to a school-age population on a school campus.
Eligible applicants are school districts, charter schools, and school district
cooperatives. The maximum funding available to the selected applicant's school-based
health center project for the first budget period is $125,000. It is expected
that the contract will begin on or about December 1, 2002, and will be made
for a nine month budget period within a project period of three years.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
Funding is available for school-based health centers that deliver primary
and preventive health services and related social services to a school-age
population on a school campus.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Eligible applicants are school districts, charter schools, and school district
cooperatives.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
Approximately $125,000 of fiscal year 2003 Maternal and Child Health Block
Grant funds will be available. The maximum funding available for the selected
applicant's school-based health center project for the first budget period
is $125,000.
BUDGET PERIOD
It is expected that the contract will begin on or about December 1, 2002,
and will be made for a nine month budget period within a project period of
three years.
REVIEW AND AWARD CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated relative to the four criteria described below.
Each criterion will count for a percentage of the evaluation score. (1) Collaboration
will count for 25%, (2) Administration and (3) Prevention will count for 30%
each, while (4) Outcomes will count for 15% of the evaluation score. The criteria
form the basis for the review tools that will be used to evaluate and score
the applications. Bonus points (5% of total score) will be given to applicants
located in rural areas. "Rural" is defined as a county with a population not
greater than 50,000. Bonus points (5% of total score) will also be given to
applicants located in a school district that is in the bottom 25th percentile
in regard to low property wealth per student. The Texas Education Agency will
provide current data regarding which districts fall in the lower 25th percentile
in regard to low property wealth per student.
DEADLINE
Proposals must be submitted to Joe Serrano, Acting Manager, Contract Management
Section, Provider Relations Division, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West
49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199, on or before 5:00 p.m., Central Daylight
Saving Time, September 27, 2002.
FOR INFORMATION
For a copy of the Request for Proposals and other information, contact
Joe Serrano, Acting Manager, Contract Management Section, Provider Relations
Division, (512) 458-7641 or by email: joe.Serrano@tdh.state.tx.us or by accessing
the contract management website at: http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/afh-contracts/default.htm.
TRD-200203097
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: May 20, 2002
Correction of Errors
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) published proposed
amendments to 1 TAC Chapter 355, concerning Medicaid Reimbursement Rates.
The rules appeared in the May 10, 2002, issue of the
Texas Register
(27 TexReg 3870).
Due to errors in the agency's submission, the preamble to §355.451,
concerning governing definitions and general reimbursement information, contained
errors in background and summary of factual basis paragraph and in the statement
of public benefit paragraph. Those paragraphs are corrected to read as follows:
"Section 531.021, Government Code, entitled "Administration of Medicaid
Program," provides, among other things, that HHSC adopt rules and standards
to govern the determination of fees, charges, and rates for medical assistance
payments under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code, in consultation with the
agencies that operate the Medicaid program."
"Steve Lorenzen, Director, Medicaid Rates Setting, has determined that
during the first five years that the proposed amendments are in effect, the
public benefit is that there will be a full reporting of costs to the ICF/MR
provider every year instead of just the rebasing year."
Questions about the corrected paragraphs should be directed to Mary Ann
Roberts, Manager, HHSC Medicaid Rates and Analysis, Health and Human Services
Commission, by mail to P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, by fax to (512)
206-5673, or by phone to (512) 206-5682.
The agency's submission contained errors in §355.701 concerning definitions
and general specifications and §355.743, concerning reimbursement methodology
for Service Coordination and new §355.744 concerning Service Coordination
definitions for Mental retardation Local Authority (MRLA) program, §355.745
concerning service limitations for Service Coordination through MRLA, and §355.746,
concerning reimbursement methodology for MRLA Service Coordination.
The errors were in the preamble paragraphs that explained the amendments
on page 3871. Those paragraphs are corrected to read as follows:
"Subsection (a) of §355.701 is amended to state that cost data is
required to be submitted annually. The amendment to §355.743(a) corrects
a reference, and the amendment to §355743(e)(1) removes a reference to
an extraneous date."
"New §§355.744 - 355.746 maximize the state's opportunity to
draw federal funds to cover allowable costs in community settings. The amendments
will create another service coordination rate for those individuals with Mental
Retardation being served through the MRLA program. Currently, the state sets
a single rate for service coordination provided to all individuals with mental
retardation. The amendments will result in one rate for persons being served
through the MRLA program and another rate for all other individuals with mental
retardation."
Questions about the corrected paragraphs should be directed to Mary Ann
Roberts, Manager, HHSC Medicaid Rates and Analysis, Health and Human Services
Commission, by mail to P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, by fax to (512)
206-5673, or by phone to (512) 206-5682.
TRD-200203131
Notice of Public Meeting
Public Meeting on the 2003 Unified Planning Work
Program (UPWP), and Amendments to the 2022 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
(MTP) and the 2002-2004 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Tuesday, June 11, 2002
3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor Conference Room A
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, June 11, 2002, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) will
host a public meeting on the 2003 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and
proposed amendments to the 2022 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and
the 2002-2004 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The public is encouraged
to attend this important meeting and provide comments to H-GAC.
The UPWP outlines the proposed tasks and estimated cost associated with
conducting the region's transportation planning and research for the year.
Proposed amendments to be discussed include:
* TIP Amendment 123 - intersection improvement at Clay Road and SH 6 to
prevent a bottleneck
* TIP Amendment 124 - lengthen and widen the bridge over Gessner and improve
drainage at the intersection, as part of the IH-10 reconstruction project
The public comment period on the UPWP and the two amendments begins
Copies of the UPWP and the two proposed amendments will be available at
the meeting and at www.hgac.cog.tx.us/transportation, or by calling (713)
627-3200. For more information, please contact Jerry Bobo, Transportation
Program Manager, at (713) 993-4571 or jbobo@hgac.cog.tx.us.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, H-GAC will provide
for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities attending H-GAC
functions. Requests should be received by H-GAC 24 hours prior to the function.
Call Jerry Bobo at (713) 993-4571 to make arrangements.
TRD-200203121
Alan Clark
MPO Director
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Filed: May 21, 2002
Request for Proposal for the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program
The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) is requesting proposals from
applicant organizations for the provision of a Food Stamp Nutrition Education
Program (FSNEP).
Description of Services:
The United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA), through Food and Nutrition Services (FNS),
encourages states to submit nutrition education plans to supplement their
Food Stamps programs. Of the fifteen nutrition assistance programs administered
by FNS, the Food Stamp Program is the cornerstone of the USDA/FNS nutrition
assistance program. The FNS Guidance Plan for 2003 places increased emphasis
on improved dietary practices. This program provides opportunities to reach
recipients with nutrition and lifestyle messages that encourage healthy behaviors.
Lack of knowledge of appropriate and nutritious foods can lead to major health
and developmental problems. The goal of the FSNEP is to provide nutrition
education programs that increase the likelihood of food stamp recipients making
healthy food choices, reinforce budgetary considerations for a low-income
population, and are consistent with the current dietary advice reflected in
the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid.
Closing Date:
Deadline for submission of
proposals is 5:00 p.m. CDT, July 1, 2002. Proposals should be sent to Rex
Miller, Texas Department of Human Services, 701 West 51st Street, MC W-323,
Austin, Texas 78751.
Terms/Amount of Contract:
The contract period
is October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003. At the department's option,
this contract may be renewed on an annual basis, for a period not to exceed
four years without being subject to further competition. The contract amount
is determined based on the proposal submitted and funding by USDA/FNS.
Selection and Evaluation:
Proposals will
be evaluated on relevant experience, technical merit, timeline schedule and
proposed budget.
Contact Person:
The proposal is posted on
the Electronic State Business Daily. For more information, please call or
write Rex Miller (512) 438-4739, Texas Department of Human Services, Texas
Works Program Administration, MC W- 323, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714.
Bidders' Conference:
A Bidders' Conference
(participation optional) is scheduled for June 10, 2002 at 10:00 am. It will
be located at 701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78751. Deadline for notification
to be included in the Bidders' Conference is June 6, 2002.
TRD-200203115
Paul Leche
General Counsel, Legal Services
Texas Department of Human Services
Filed: May 21, 2002
Notice of Public Hearings
The Commissioner of Insurance will conduct a public hearing under Docket
Number 2523 for the purpose of selecting a licensing testing contractor to
provide certain services under the Insurance Code, Article 21.01-1. The hearing
is scheduled for June 7, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. in Room 100 of the William P.
Hobby State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas. The hearing
is held in compliance with the Insurance Code, Article 21.01-1, which requires
that the department hold a public hearing prior to the selection of a licensing
testing contractor.
RFP No. 02-RBD-LicTesting1. On February 15, 2002, the department issued
a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purpose of acquiring a contractor to
provide testing services that meet the examination requirements for persons
seeking license as agents, solicitors, counselors, or adjusters under the
Insurance Code. The department's notice of issuance of the RFP was posted
electronically on the Texas Building and Procurement Commission's (TBPC) Electronic
State Business Daily web page and was sent via e-mail to vendors on TBPC's
Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) who were registered to receive bids
matching the services in the RFP. The deadline for the department's receipt
of proposals was 3:00 p.m., March 15, 2002. The department received two proposals
in response to the RFP.
Project Description. The selected contractor shall provide the department
with testing services that include examination development, test scheduling,
examination site arrangement and the test's administration, grading, reporting
and analysis. The selected contractor shall cooperate with advisory boards,
if any, appointed by the Commissioner of Insurance under the Insurance Code,
Article 21.01-1. The required services are described in the department's RFP
and in 28 Texas Administrative Code §§19.1101 through 19.1110.
Proposal Evaluation and Award. All proposals were reviewed and evaluated
by an evaluation committee based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the
RFP. The evaluation committee will submit its recommendations to the Commissioner
of Insurance prior to or during the June 7, 2002 public hearing for the selection
of the contractor. See also 28 Texas Administrative Code §§19.1101
through 19.1110.
The department reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or offers
deemed not to be in the best interests of the department or the State of Texas.
The department will not make any payments to any contractor for services performed
or costs incurred under the terms of or in connection with any contract awarded
as a result of the department's issuance of the RFP. The selected contractor's
sole compensation will be through the contractor's collection from applicants
of certain specific fees that have been approved by the department in writing
as described in the RFP. The department will not make any payments for any
costs incurred by any contractor in preparing a proposal response to the RFP;
such costs may not be recouped by the selected contractor under the terms
of any resulting contract.
Anticipated Schedule
It is anticipated that the selection of a contractor for the performance
of services to begin effective September 1, 2002 will proceed according to
the following approximate timetable.
TDI appointment of Evaluation Committee April 29, 2002
TDI public hearing to make selection June 7, 2002
Contract signed June 15, 2002
TDI appointment of Advisory Board July 31, 2002
Advisory board review of proposed examinations August, 2002
Design and implementation of new system June 15 through September 1, 2002
New system operational September 1, 2002
The department reserves the right to change these dates.
Contacts. Interested persons may request a copy of the department's RFP
by contacting Ms. Regina B. Durden, Director of Purchasing and Contract Administration,
Mail Code 108-1B, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, Austin,
Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 463-6174. For further information regarding
the hearing, contact the Office of Chief Clerk, Mail Code 113-2A, Texas Department
of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, telephone (512) 463-6327.
TRD-200203094
Lynda H. Nesenholtz
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 20, 2002
The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed
with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.
Application for incorporation in Texas of RMS Texas, L.L.C., (using the
assumed name of Risk Management Services), a domestic third party administrator.
The home office is Beaumont, 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-200203056
Lynda H. Nesenholtz
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 16, 2002
Instant Game No. 286 "Break The Bank"
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 286 is "BREAK THE BANK". The play style
is a key number match".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 286 shall be $2.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 286.
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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, MONEY STACK, $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $6.00, $10.00,
$20.00, $50.00, $200, $1,000, $3,000, and $30,000.
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 of this section Figure 1:16 TAC GAME NO. 286 - 1.2D
[graphic]
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 of this section. Figure 2:16 TAC GAME NO. 286 - 1.2E
[graphic]
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16.
Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of
the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 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 (4) digit security number
which will be boxed and placed randomly within the Serial Number. The remaining
nine (9) 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, $4.00, $6.00, $8.00, 10.00, $12.00,
or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00 or $200.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000, $3,000, or $30,000
J. Bar Code - A 20 character interleaved two (2) of five (5) bar code which
will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit pack number and
eight (8) digits of the Validation Number and a two (2) digit filler. The
bar code appears on the back of the ticket.
K. Pack-Ticket Number - A thirteen (13) digit number consisting of the
three (3) digit game number (286), a seven (7) digit pack number and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within
each pack. The format will be: 286-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "BREAK THE BANK" Instant Game tickets contain 250 tickets,
which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of two.
Tickets 000 to 001 are on the top page, tickets 002 to 003 are on the next
page, and so forth with tickets 248 to 249 on the last page. Ticket 249 will
be folded down to expose the pack-ticket number through the shrink-wrap.
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 "BREAK
THE BANK" Instant Game No. 286 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 "BREAK THE
BANK" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 19 (nineteen) play symbols. If any of the player's YOUR NUMBERS
match one of the three (3) LUCKY NUMBERS, the player will win the prize amount
shown for that number. If the player gets a money stack symbol, the player
will win the prize automatically. 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 19 (nineteen) 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 19 (nineteen)
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 19 (nineteen) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 19 (nineteen) 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. Non-winning prize symbols will not match a winning prize symbol on a
ticket.
C. No duplicate LUCKY NUMBERS on a ticket.
D. There will be no correlation between the matching symbols and the prize
amount.
E. The auto win symbol will never appear more than once on a ticket.
F. No duplicate non-winning play symbols on a ticket.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "BREAK THE BANK" Instant Game prize of $2.00, $4.00, $6.00,
$8.00, $10.00, $12.00. $20.00, $50.00, or $200, 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 $200 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 "BREAK THE BANK" Instant Game prize of $1,000, $3,000, or
$30,000, 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 "BREAK THE BANK" 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 "BREAK THE
BANK" 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 "BREAK THE BANK" 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 50,651,750
tickets in the Instant Game No. 286. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
Table 3 of this section Figure 3:16 TAC GAME NO. 286- 4.0
[graphic]
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 No. 286 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 No. 286,
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-200203129
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: May 22, 2002
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 294 is "CASH LANE". The play style is a
"key number match with doubler".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 294 shall be $2.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 294.
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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,20, 21, 22, 23, 24, $1.00, $2.00,
$4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $200, $2,000, $20,000, and DOLLAR BILL
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 of this section Figure 1:16 TAC GAME NO. 294 - 1.2D
[graphic]
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 of this section. Figure 2:16 TAC GAME NO. 294 - 1.2E
[graphic]
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16.
Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of
the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 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 (4) digit security number
which will be boxed and placed randomly within the Serial Number. The remaining
nine (9) 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, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $12.00, or
$20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $25.00, $50.00, or $200.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $2,000 or $20,000.
J. Bar Code - A 22 (twenty-two) character interleaved two (2) of five (5)
bar code which will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit
pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number and the nine (9) digit Validation
Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.
K. Pack-Ticket Number - A 13 (thirteen) digit number consisting of the
three (3) digit game number (294), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within
each pack. The format will be: 294-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "CASH LANE" Instant Game tickets contain 250 tickets,
which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of two
(2). Tickets 000-001 will be on the top page. Tickets 002-003 will be on the
next page and so forth and ticket 248-249 will be on the last page. Please
note the books will be in an A - B configuration.
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 "CASH
LANE" Instant Game No. 294 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 "CASH LANE"
Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to
expose twenty-two (22) play symbols. If the player matches any of the YOUR
NUMBERS to either WINNING NUMBER, the player will win the prize shown for
that number. If the player gets a dollar bill symbol under YOUR NUMBERS, the
player will win double the prize shown automatically. 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 twenty-two (22) 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 twenty-two
(22) 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 twenty-two (22) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the twenty-two (22) 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. No duplicate non-winning YOUR NUMBERS play symbols on a ticket.
C. No duplicate Winning Numbers play symbols on a ticket.
D. No more than one pair of duplicate non-winning prize symbols on a ticket
.
E. No 3 or more like non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
F. The dollar bill symbol will appear only on intended winning tickets
as dictated by the prize structure.
G. The dollar bill symbol will never appear more than once on a ticket.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "CASH LANE" Instant Game prize of $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00,
$12.00, $20.00, $25.00, $50.00, or $200, 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 $200 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 "CASH LANE" Instant Game prize of $2,000 or $20,000, 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 "CASH LANE" 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 "CASH LANE"
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 "CASH LANE" 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 12,178,250
tickets in the Instant Game No. 294. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
Table 3 of this section Figure 3:16 TAC GAME NO. 294- 4.0
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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 No. 294 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 No. 294,
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-200203130
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: May 22, 2002
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 295 is "GIANT JUMBO BUCKS". The play style
is a "match key number with 5 time win".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 295 shall be $5.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 295.
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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26,
27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00,
$10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00, $40.00, $50.00, $100, $500, $1,000, $50,000,
and JUMBO.
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 of this section Figure 1:16 TAC GAME NO. 295 - 1.2D
[graphic]
[graphic]
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 of this section. Figure 2:16 TAC GAME NO. 295 - 1.2E
[graphic]
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16.
Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of
the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 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 (4) digit security number
which will be boxed and placed randomly within the Serial Number. The remaining
nine (9) 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 $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00, $100, or $500.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000, $5,000 or $50,000.
J. Bar Code - A 22 character interleaved two (2) of five (5) bar code which
will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit pack number, the
three (3) digit ticket number and the nine (9) digit Validation Number. The
bar code appears on the back of the ticket.
K. Pack-Ticket Number - A twenty-two (22) digit number consisting of the
three (3) digit game number (295), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 074 within
each pack. The format will be: 295-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "GIANT JUMBO BUCKS" Instant Game tickets contain 75
tickets, which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages
of one (1). The packs will alternate. One will show the front of ticket 000
and back of 074, while the other fold will show the back of ticket 000 and
front of 074.
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 "GIANT
JUMBO BUCKS" Instant Game No. 295 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 "GIANT JUMBO
BUCKS" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 44 (forty-four) play symbols. If the player matches any of YOUR
NUMBERS to any of the four SERIAL NUMBERS, the player will win the prize shown
for that number. If the player gets a JUMBO symbol, the player will win five
(5) times that prize. 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 44 (forty-four) 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 44 (forty-four)
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 44 (forty-four) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 44 (forty-four) 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. No duplicate non-winning YOUR NUMBER play symbols on a ticket.
C. There will be no duplicate SERIAL NUMBER play symbols on a ticket.
D. The multiplier symbol will never appear more than once on a ticket.
E. The multiplier symbol will appear only on intended winning tickets as
dictated by the prize structure.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "GIANT JUMBO BUCKS" Instant Game prize of $5.00, $10.00,
$15.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100, or $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, 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 "GIANT JUMBO BUCKS" Instant Game prize of $1,000, $5,000
or $50,000, 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 "GIANT JUMBO BUCKS" 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 "GIANT JUMBO
BUCKS" 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 "GIANT JUMBO BUCKS" 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 8,143,200
tickets in the Instant Game No. 295. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
Table 3 of this section Figure 3:16 TAC GAME NO. 295- 4.0
[graphic]
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 No. 295 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 No. 295,
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-200203132
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: May 22, 2002
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 309 is "WEEKLY GRAND". This ticket contains
three (3) games indicated as Game 1, Game 2, and Game 3. The play style of
Game 1 is "Your Beats Theirs". The play style of Game 2 is " Match 3". The
play style of Game 3 is "Match 2 of 3".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 309 shall be $2.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 309.
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, $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $40.00, $100, $300, MONEY BAG SYMBOL,
GOLD BAR SYMBOL, POT OF GOLD SYMBOL, TOP HAT SYMBOL, CLOVER SYMBOL, DIAMOND
SYMBOL, and GRAND.
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 of this section
[Figure 1:16 TAC GAME NO. 309 - 1.2D ]
E. Retailer Validation Code - Three (3) 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 of this section.
[Figure 2:16 TAC GAME NO. 309 - 1.2E]
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16.
Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of
the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 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 (4) digit security number
which will be boxed and placed randomly within the Serial Number. The remaining
nine (9) 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, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $40.00, or $300.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000 or GRAND.
J. Bar Code - A 22 (twenty-two) character interleaved two (2) of five (5)
bar code which will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit
pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number and the nine (9) digit Validation
Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.
K. Pack-Ticket Number - A 13 (thirteen) digit number consisting of the
three (3) digit game number (309), a seven (7) digit pack number and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within
each pack. The format will be: 309-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "WEEKLY GRAND" Instant Game tickets contain 250 tickets,
which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of two
(2). Tickets 000 and 001 will be on the first page; tickets 002 and 003 will
be on the next page and so forth with tickets 248-249 on the last page.
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 "WEEKLY
GRAND" Instant Game No. 309 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 of the "WEEKLY
GRAND" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 15 (fifteen) play symbols. In Game 1, if the player's YOUR NUMBER
beats THEIR NUMBER, in any one row across, the player will win the prize for
that row. If the player wins GRAND, the player will win $1,000 per week for
20 years. In Game 2, if the player matches 3 like amounts, the player will
win that amount. If the player gets 3 GRAND symbols, the player will win $1,000
per week for 20 years. In Game 3, if the player matches 2 out of 3 symbols,
the player will win $20 instantly. 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 15 (fifteen) 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 15 (fifteen)
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 15 (fifteen) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 15 (fifteen) 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 or recorded 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. No three or more like non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
C. Non-winning prize symbols will not match a winning prize symbol on a
ticket.
D. The GRAND symbol may only be used in Games 1 and Game 2.
E. In Game 1, there will be no ties between Yours and Theirs in a row.
F. There will be no duplicate games on a ticket in Game 1.
G. No duplicate non-winning prize symbols on a ticket in Game 1.
H. In Game 2, there will be no four or more of a kind.
I. In Game 3, all symbols will be used an approximately even number of
times on winning and non-winning tickets.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "WEEKLY GRAND" Instant Game prize of $2.00, $4.00, $5.00,
$10.00, $20.00, $40.00, or $300, 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 $300 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. When claiming a "WEEKLY GRAND" Instant Game prize of GRAND, the claimant
must choose one of four (4) payment options for receiving their prize:
1. Weekly via wire transfer to the claimant/winner's account. This will
be similar to the current "WEEKLY GRAND" (Game 173) payment process. With
this plan, a payment of $1,000.00 less Federal withholding will be made once
a week for twenty years. After the initial payment, installment payments will
be made every Wednesday.
2. Monthly via wire transfer to the claimant/winner's account. If the claim
is made during the month, the claimant/winner will still receive the entire
month's payment. This will allow the flow of payments throughout the 20 years
to remain the same. With this plan, a payment of $4,337.00 less Federal withholding
will be made the month of the claim. Each additional month, a payment of $4,333.00
less Federal withholding will be made once a month for 20 years. After the
initial payment, installment payments will be made on the first business day
of each month.
3. Monthly via wire transfer to the claimant/winner's account. If the claim
is made during the quarter, the claimant/winner will still receive the entire
quarter's payment. This will allow the flow of payments throughout the 20
years to remain the same. With this plan, a payment of $13,000.00 less Federal
withholding will be made each quarter (four times a year) for 20 years. After
the initial payment, installment payments will be made on the first business
day of the first month of every quarter (January, April, July, October).
4. Annually via wire transfer to the claimant/winner's account. These payments
will be made in a manner similar to how jackpot payments are currently handled.
With this plan, a payment of $52,000.00 less Federal withholding will be made
once a year during the anniversary month of the claim for 20 years. After
the initial payment, installment payments will be made on the first business
day of the anniversary month.
C. As an alternative method of claiming a "WEEKLY GRAND" Instant Game prize
of $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $40.00, or $300, 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 "WEEKLY GRAND"
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
$1,000 per week for 20 years from the "WEEKLY GRAND" 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 30,163,750
tickets in the Instant Game No. 309. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
Table 3 of this section
[Figure 3:16 TAC GAME NO. 309- 4.0]
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 No. 309 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 No. 309,
the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules
adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and reference
in 16 TAC, Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.
TRD-200203102
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: May 21, 2002
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 310 is "REEL IN THE MONEY". The play style
is "yours beats theirs".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 310 shall be $1.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 310.
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: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00,
$40.00, $100, and $2,000.
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 of this section
[Figure 1:16 TAC GAME NO. 310 - 1.2D]
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 of this section.
[Figure 2:16 TAC GAME NO. 310 - 1.2E]
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16.
Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of
the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 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 (4) digit security number
which will be boxed and placed randomly within the Serial Number. The remaining
nine (9) 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 $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $40.00 or $100.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $2,000.
J. Bar Code - A 22 (twenty-two) character interleaved two (2) of five (5)
bar code which will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit
pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number and the nine (9) digit Validation
Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.
K. Pack-Ticket Number - A 13 (thirteen) digit number consisting of the
three (3) digit game number (310), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within
each pack. The format will be: 310-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "REEL IN THE MONEY" Instant Game tickets contain 250
tickets, which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages
of five (5). Tickets 000-004 will be on the first page, tickets 005-009 will
be on the next page and so forth with tickets 245-249 on the last page. Tickets
000 and 249 will be folded down to expose the pack-ticket number through the
shrink-wrap.
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 "REEL
IN THE MONEY" Instant Game No. 310 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 "REEL IN
THE MONEY" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose nine (9) play symbols. If any of the player's YOUR FISH weigh
more than the BIG FISH, the player will win the prize shown for that fish.
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 nine (9) 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 nine (9)
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 nine (9) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described
in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the nine (9) 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. No duplicate Your Fish play symbols on a ticket.
C. No duplicate non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
D. No ties between Your Fish and the Big Fish Number.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "REEL IN THE MONEY" Instant Game prize of $1.00, $2.00, $4.00,
$5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $40.00 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 $40.00 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 "REEL IN THE MONEY" Instant Game prize of $2,000, 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 "REEL IN THE MONEY" 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 "REEL IN THE
MONEY" 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 "REEL IN THE MONEY" 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 12,247,500
tickets in the Instant Game No. 310. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
Table 3 of this section
[Figure 3:16 TAC GAME NO. 310- 4.0]
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 No. 310 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 No. 310,
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-200203103
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: May 21, 2002
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 350 is "BINGO". The play style is "bingo".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 350 shall be $5.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 350.
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: B01, B02, B03, B04,
B05, B06, B07, B08, B09, B10, B11, B12, B13, B14, B15, I16, I17, I18, I19,
I20, I21, I22, I23, I24, I25, I26, I27, I28, I29, I30, N31, N32, N33, N34,
N35, N36, N37, N38, N39, N40, N41, N42, N43, N44, N45, G46, G47, G48, G49,
G50, G51, G52, G53, G54, G55, G56, G57, G58, G59, G60, O61, O62, O63, O64,
O65, O66, O67, O68, O69, O70, O71, O72, O73, O74, O75, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05,
06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,
25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43,
44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62,
63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, and FREE.
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 of this section
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[Figure 1:16 TAC GAME NO. 350 - 1.2D]
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 of this section.
[Figure 2:16 TAC GAME NO. 350 - 1.2E]
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16.
Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of
the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 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 (4) digit security number
which will be boxed and placed randomly within the Serial Number. The remaining
nine (9) 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 $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $25.00, $30.00, $40.00, $50.00, $75.00,
$100, $200, or $500.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000, $2,000, $5,000, $20,000, or $50,000.
J. Bar Code - A 22 (twenty-two) character interleaved two (2) of five (5)
bar code which will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit
pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number and the nine (9) digit Validation
Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.
K. Pack-Ticket Number - A 13 (thirteen) digit number consisting of the
three (3) digit game number (350), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 074 within
each pack. The format will be: 350-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "BINGO" Instant Game tickets contain 75 tickets, which
are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). Ticket
000 will be shown on the front of the pack; the back of ticket 074 will be
revealed on the back of the pack. Every other book will reverse i.e., the
back of ticket 000 will be shown on the front of the pack and the front of
ticket 074 will be shown on the back of the pack.
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 "BINGO"
Instant Game No. 350 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 "BINGO"
Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to
expose 190 (one hundred ninety) play symbols. The player must scratch off
the "LUCKY NUMBERS" area to reveal 40 (forty) Lucky Numbers. The player must
then mark all the Bingo Numbers on Cards 1 through 6 that match the Lucky
Numbers. Each card has a corresponding prize box. If the player matches all
bingo numbers in a complete horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line in a single
card the player will win $5 in Card 1, $10 in Card 2, $15 in Card 3, $20 in
Card 4, $25 in Card 5, or $30 in Card 6. If the player matches all bingo numbers
in all four (4) corners in a single card the player will win $20 in Card 1,
$40 in Card 2, $50 in Card 3, $75 in Card 4, $100 in Card 5, or $200 in Card
6. If the player matches all bingo numbers to make a complete "X" in a single
card the player will win $200 in Card 1, $500 in Card 2, $1,000 in Card 3,
$5,000 in Card 4, $20,000 in Card 5, or $50,000 in Card 6. 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 190 (one hundred ninety) 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 190 (one
hundred ninety) 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 190 (one hundred ninety) Play Symbols must be exactly one
of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 190 (one hundred ninety) 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. A ticket will win as indicated by the prize structure.
B. A ticket can win up to six times.
C. Adjacent tickets in a pack will not have identical patterns.
D. There will never be more than one win on a single Bingo Card.
E. No duplicate numbers will appear on the Lucky Numbers.
F. No duplicate numbers will appear on each individual Player's Card.
G. The number range used for each letter will be as follows: B: 01-15;
I: 16-30; N: 31-45; G: 46-60; O: 61-75.
H. Each Player's card on the same ticket must be unique.
I. The 40 Lucky numbers will match 53 to 83 numbers per ticket.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "BINGO" Instant Game prize of $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00,
$25.00, $30.00, $40.00, $50.00, $75.00, $100, $200, or $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, $75.00, $100, $200, 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 "BINGO" Instant Game prize of $1,000, $2,000, $5,000, $20,000,
or $50,000, 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 "BINGO" 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 "BINGO" 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 "BINGO" 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 3,040,950
tickets in the Instant Game No. 350. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
Table 3 of this section
[Figure 3:16 TAC GAME NO. 350- 4.0]
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 No. 350 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 No. 350,
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-200203104
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: May 21, 2002
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 351 is "CROSSWORD". The play style is "extended
play puzzle".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 351 shall be $3.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 351.
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: A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, and blackened square.
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 of this section
[Figure 1:16 TAC GAME NO. 351 - 1.2D]
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 of this section.
[Figure 2:16 TAC GAME NO. 351 - 1.2E]
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16.
Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of
the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 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 (4) digit security number
which will be boxed and placed randomly within the Serial Number. The remaining
nine (9) 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, $5.00, $10.00, or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $100 or $500.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $5,000 or $35,000.
J. Bar Code - A 22 (twenty-two) character interleaved two (2) of five (5)
bar code which will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit
pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number and the nine (9) digit Validation
Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.
K. Pack-Ticket Number - A 13 (thirteen) digit number consisting of the
three (3) digit game number (351), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 124 within
each pack. The format will be: 351-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "CROSSWORD" Instant Game tickets contain 125 tickets,
which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one
(1). Ticket 000 will be shown on the front of the pack; the back of ticket
124 will be revealed on the back of the pack. Every other book will reverse,
i.e., reverse order will be: the back of ticket 000 will be shown on the front
of the pack and the front of ticket 124 will be shown on the back of the pack.
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 "CROSSWORD"
Instant Game No. 351 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 "CROSSWORD"
Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to
expose 139 (one hundred thirty-nine) play symbols. The player must scratch
off the "YOUR LETTERS" area to reveal 18 (eighteen) Letters. The player must
then scratch the corresponding letters found tin the CROSSWORD puzzle. If
the player scratches at least three (3) complete "words" in the CROSSWORD
puzzle, the player will win the corresponding prize found in the Prize Legend.
Letters combined to form a complete "word" must appear in an unbroken horizontal
(left to right) sequence or vertical (top to bottom) sequence of letters within
the CROSSWORD puzzle. Only letters within the CROSSWORD Puzzle that are matched
with the YOUR LETTERS can be used to form a complete "word". The three (3)
small letters outside the squares in the YOUR LETTERS area are for validation
purposes and cannot be used to play CROSSWORD. In the CROSSWORD puzzle, every
letter within an unbroken horizontal or vertical sequence must be matched
with the YOUR LETTERS to be considered a complete "word". Words within words
are not eligible for a prize. A complete "word " must contain at least three
(3) letters. 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 139 (one hundred thirty-nine) 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 139 (one
hundred thirty-nine) 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 139 (one hundred thirty-nine) Play Symbols must be exactly
one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 139 (one hundred thirty-nine) 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. A ticket can only win once.
B. Adjacent tickets within a pack will not have identical patterns.
C. Each ticket consists of a Your Letters area and one Crossword Puzzle
Grid.
D. The Crossword puzzle Grid will be formatted with at least 1,000 configurations
(i.e. puzzle layouts not including words).
E. All Crossword Puzzle Grid configurations will be formatted within a
grid that contains 11 spaces (height) by 11 spaces (width).
F. Each word will appear only once per ticket on the Crossword Puzzle Grid.
G. Each letter will only appear once per ticket in the YOUR LETTERS play
area.
H. Each Crossword Puzzle Grid will contain the following: 4 sets of 3-letter
words; 5 sets of 4-letter words; 3 sets of 5-letter words; 3 sets of 6-letter
words; 1 set of 7-letter words; 2 sets of 8-letter words; 1 set of 9-letter
words; 19 words per puzzle per ticket.
I. There will be a minimum of three (3) vowels in the YOUR LETTERS play
area.
J. The length of words found in the Crossword Puzzle Grid will range from
3-9 letters.
K. Only words from the approved wordlist will appear in the Crossword Puzzle
Grid.
L. You will never find a word horizontally (in either direction), vertically
(in either direction) or diagonally (in either direction) in the YOUR LETTERS
play area that matches a word in the Crossword Puzzle Grid.
M. Each Crossword Puzzle Grid will have a maximum number of different grid
formations with respect to other constraints. That is, for identically formatted
Crossword puzzles (i.e. the same grid), all "approved words" will appear in
every logical (i.e. 3 letter word = 3 letter space) position, with regards
to limitations caused by the actual letters contained in each word (i.e. will
not place the word ZOO in a position that causes an intersecting word to require
the second letter to be "Z", when in fact, there are no approved words with
a "Z" in the second letter position).
N. No one (1) letter, with the exception of vowels, will appear more than
nine (9) times in the Crossword Puzzle grid.
O. No ticket will match eleven (11) words or more.
P. Three (3) to ten (10) completed words will be revealed as per the prize
structure.
Q. All non-winning tickets will contain one (1) completed word approximately
20% of the time and two (2) completed words approximately 80% of the time.
R. Sixteen (16) to eighteen (18) YOUR LETTERS will open at least one (1)
letter in the Crossword Puzzle Grid.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "CROSSWORD" Instant Game prize $3.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00,
$100, or $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 $100 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 "CROSSWORD" Instant Game prize of $5,000 or $35,000, 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 "CROSSWORD" 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 "CROSSWORD"
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 "CROSSWORD" 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 2,944,875
tickets in the Instant Game No. 351. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
Table 3 of this section
[Figure 3:16 TAC GAME NO. 351- 4.0]
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 No. 351 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 No. 351,
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.
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Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: May 21, 2002
Enforcement Orders
An agreed order was entered regarding Young Brothers, Inc., Contractors,
Docket No. 1999- 1533-AIR-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $8,000 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Darren Ream, Staff Attorney at (817) 588-5878, Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Lasalle Landing Water Supply Corporation,
Docket No. 1999-0360-PWS-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $3,438 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Troy Nelson, Staff Attorney at (903) 525-0380, Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding B. C. R., Inc. dba Chevron Country
Food Mart, Docket No. 2000-0400-PST-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $15,000 in
administrative penalties with $14,400 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Nash Petty, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3693, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Tandem Energy Corporation, Docket
No. 2000-1263- AIR-E on May 13, 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) 239-6939, Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Mayfield McCraw dba McCraw Materials,
Docket No. 2000-1343-AIR-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $6,500 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Troy Nelson, Staff Attorney at (903) 525-0380, Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Tajuddin Jiwani dba Quick & Easy
No. 2, Docket No. 2001-0624-PWS-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $1,313 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Darren Ream, Staff Attorney at (817) 588-5878, Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Asif Dawood dba EZ 4 U, Docket No.
2001-0476-PST-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $9,000 in administrative penalties
with $1,800 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Johnson, Enforcement Coordinator at (713) 422-8931, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding El Paso Electric Company, Docket
No. 2001-1083-AIR- E on May 13, 2002 assessing $3,750 in administrative penalties
with $750 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Bethany Carl, Enforcement Coordinator at (915) 234-4965, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding EOTT Energy Pipeline, Limited Partnership,
Docket No. 2001-1238-AIR-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $4,500 in administrative
penalties with $900 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Jorge Ibarra, Enforcement Coordinator at (817) 588-5890, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding E. I. DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Docket
No. 2001-0996- AIR-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $1,875 in administrative penalties
with $375 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Katharine Hodgins, SEP Coordinator at (512) 239-5731, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Oxy Vinyls, LP, Docket No. 2001-1450-AIR-E
on May 13, 2002 assessing $7,500 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Johnson, Enforcement Coordinator at (713) 422-8931, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Sandel Energy, Inc., Docket No. 2001-1256-AIR-E
on May 13, 2002 assessing $750 in administrative penalties with $150 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Stacey Young, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1899, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding San Antonio Shoe, Inc,, Docket No.
2001-0898-AIR-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $2,500 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Toni Toliver, SEP Coordinator at (512) 239-6122, Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Port Alto Water Supply Corporation,
Docket No. 2001- 0560-PWS-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $938 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Carol McGrath, Enforcement Coordinator at (361) 825-3275, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Port Alto Homeowners' Association
- District #1, Inc., Docket No. 2001-0559-PWS-E on May 13, 2002 assessing
$2,813 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Carol McGrath, Enforcement Coordinator at (361) 825-3275, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Phillips Petroleum Company, Docket
No. 2001-0514- AIR-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $5,500 in administrative penalties
with $1,100 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Ronnie Kramer, Enforcement Coordinator at (816) 468-0512, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Cemex Inc, Docket No. 2001-1143-AIR-E
on May 13, 2002 assessing $60,075 in administrative penalties with $12,015
deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Clausewitz, Enforcement Coordinator at (210) 403-4012, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Jerry Webb & Janice Webb dba
Vinson's Water System Well No. 2, Docket No. 2001-0478-PWS-E on May 13, 2002
assessing $1,875 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Cheryl Thompson, Enforcement Coordinator at (817) 588-5886, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Tiffany Brick, Incorporated, Docket
No. 2001-1239-AIR- E on May 13, 2002 assessing $2,500 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Jorge Ibarra, Enforcement Coordinator at (817) 588-5890, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding The Hackberry CO-OP of Post, Texas,
Docket No. 2001- 0884-PST-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $8,000 in administrative
penalties with $1600 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Gary Shipp, Enforcement Coordinator at (806) 796-7092, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Abdul Rehman dba Super Star, Docket
No. 2001-0843- PST-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $4,000 in administrative penalties
with $800 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
John Barry, Enforcement Coordinator at (409) 899-8781, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding El Paso Natural Gas Company, Docket
No. 2001-1202- AIR-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $3,750 in administrative penalties
with $750 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Dan Landenberger, Enforcement Coordinator at (915) 570-1359, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Gary McNutt, Guy McNutt & Jesse
Torres dba McNutt Dairy, Docket No. 2001-0685-AGR-E on May 13, 2002 assessing
$2,500 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Alita Champagne, Enforcement Coordinator at (254) 965-5793, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Sun Coast Resources, Inc., Docket
No. 2001-1115-PST- E on May 13, 2002 assessing $500 in administrative penalties
with $100 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Gloria Stanford, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1871, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Speedy Stop Food Stores, Ltd. dba
Speedy Stop No. 48, Docket No. 2001-1289-PWS-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $1,438
in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Kent Heath, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4575, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding North Central Oil Corporation, Docket
No. 2001-1034- AIR-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $750 in administrative penalties
with $150 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
John Mead, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6010, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Muleshoe Area Hospital District dba
Muleshoe Area Medical Center, Docket No. 2001-0888-PST-E on May 13, 2002 assessing
$900 in administrative penalties with $180 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Gary Shipp, Enforcement Coordinator at (806) 796-7092, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Marshall Distributing Company, Inc.,
Docket No. 2001- 1266-PST-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $500 in administrative
penalties with $100 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
A. Sunday Udoetok, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0739, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Lakeway Airpark, Incorporated, Docket
No. 2001-1349- PST-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $500 in administrative penalties
with $100 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Lawrence King, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 339-2929, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc., Docket
No. 2001-1141- AIR-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $3,600 in administrative penalties
with $720 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Stacey Young, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1899, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Luis Aguilar dba Cactus Grocery,
Docket No. 2001- 1435-PST-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $3,000 in administrative
penalties with $600 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Ronnie Kramer, Enforcement Coordinator at (806) 468-0512, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Amcor Financial Corporation dba Lake
Valley Water Company, Docket No. 2001-0259-MLM-E on May 13, 2002 assessing
$5,225 in administrative penalties with $770 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Malcolm Ferris, Enforcement Coordinator at (210) 403-4061, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Jobe Concrete Products Inc, Docket
No. 2001-0676- IWD-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $1,250 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Pamela Campbell, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4493, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Granite Construction Company, Docket
No. 2001-0973- PST-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $750 in administrative penalties
with $150 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Gary Shipp, Enforcement Coordinator at (806) 796-7092, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding GLI Distributing, Inc., Docket No.
2001-1117-PST-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $3,500 in administrative penalties
with $700 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Alita Champagne, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0784, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Power Resources, Ltd., Docket No.
2001-0862-AIR-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $1,875 in administrative penalties
with $375 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Dan Landenberger, Enforcement Coordinator at (915) 570-1359, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Valor Telecommunications of Texas,
LP, Docket No. 2001-0908-PST-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $4,500 in administrative
penalties with $900 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Gary Shipp, Enforcement Coordinator at (806) 796-7092, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding A.A.A. Navi Corporation dba AAA Food
Mart, Docket No. 2001-0827-PST-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $7,000 in administrative
penalties with $1,400 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Carolyn Lind, Enforcement Coordinator at (903) 535-5145, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Mitchell Energy Company, L.P. dba
Kolar Production Facility, Docket No. 2001-1056-AIR-E on May 13, 2002 assessing
$1875 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Gary McDonald, Enforcement Coordinator at (361) 825-3122, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Cistern Water Well Company, Incorporated,
Docket No. 2001-0521-PWS-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $3,425 in administrative
penalties with $2,825 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Lawrence King, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 339-2929, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Mohsen Mousaui dba Bernard's Liquor
Store, Docket No. 2001-1377-PST-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $4,000 in administrative
penalties with $800 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Mark Newman, Enforcement Coordinator at (915) 655-9479, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding El Paso Field Services, L.P., Docket
No. 2001-1207- AIR-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $9,875 in administrative penalties
with $1,350 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Dan Landenberger, Enforcement Coordinator at (915) 570-1359, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Mr. Darrell Earnest dba Hiway Grocery,
Docket No. 2001-0978-PST-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $1,600 in administrative
penalties with $320 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
George Ortiz, Enforcement Coordinator at (915) 698-9674, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Sunesara Investment, Inc., Docket
No. 2001-0358-PST-E on May 13, 2002 assessing $8,750 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Troy Nelson, Staff Attorney at (903) 525-0380, Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Philip Services Corporation dba Chemical
Reclamation Services, Inc., Docket No. 2001-1073-IHW-E on May 13, 2002 assessing
$9,000 in administrative penalties with $1,800 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Subhash Jain, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5867, Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
TRD-200203141
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 22, 2002
In the May 24, 2002 issue of the
Texas Register
, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) published
amendments to 30 TAC Chapter 116,
Control of Air
Pollution by Permits for New Construction or Modification
. The preamble
to the proposal stated that the commission must receive all written comments
by 5:00 p.m., June 10, 2002. The commission has extended the deadline for
receipt of written comments to 5:00 p.m., June 17, 2002.
Comments should be mailed to Joyce Spencer, Office of Environmental Policy,
Analysis, and Assessment, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087,
or faxed to (512) 239-4808. For further information, please contact Beecher
Cameron, Air Permits Division, at (512) 239-1495 or Jill Burditt, Policy and
Regulations Division, at (512) 239-0560. Copies of the proposal can be obtained
from the commission's website at
www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/oprd/rules/propadop.html
, or by calling Ms. Spencer at (512) 239-5017.
TRD-200203112
Stephanie Bergeron
Division Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 21, 2002
In the April 26, 2002 issue of the
Texas Register
, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) published
amendments to TAC Chapter 328, Waste Minimization and Recycling; Chapter 330,
Municipal Solid Waste; and Chapter 332, Composting. The preamble to the proposal
stated that the commission must receive all written comments by 5:00 p.m.,
May 28, 2002. The commission has extended the deadline for receipt of written
comments to 5:00 p.m., June 7, 2002.
Comments should be mailed to Angela Slupe, Office of Environmental Policy,
Analysis, and Assessment, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087,
or faxed to (512) 239-4808. For further information, please contact Michael
Bame, Policy and Regulations Division, at (512) 239-5658. Copies of the proposal
can be obtained from the commission's website at
www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/oprd/rules/propadop.html
, or by calling Ms. Slupe
at (512) 239- 4712.
TRD-200203116
Stephanie Bergeron
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 21, 2002
For the Period of May 21, 2002
APPLICATION CROWN CENTRAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION (Pasadena), located immediately
east of the Washburn Tunnel and along the southern bank of the Houston Ship
Channel on approximately 170 acres in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, has
applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for
renewal of hazardous waste permit (Permit No. HW-50112) and renewal of compliance
plan (Compliance Plan No. CP-50112). The permit would authorize continued
closure and post-closure care of hazardous waste, Class 1, Class 2 and Class
3 industrial solid waste. The compliance plan renewal authorizes and requires
the permittee to continue to monitor the concentration of hazardous constituents
in ground water and to remediate ground-water quality to specified standards.
The Executive Director of the TNRCC has prepared a draft permit and compliance
plan which, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility
must operate. The facility is located in a area subject to the Coastal Management
Program (CMP). The Executive Director has reviewed this action for consistency
with the goals and policies of the CMP in accordance with the regulations
of the Coastal Coordination Council and has determined that the action is
consistent with the applicable CMP goals and policies.
This notice satisfies the requirements of the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended, 42 U.S. 6901 et seq. and 40 CFR 124.10. Once
the final permit and compliance plan decisions of the TNRCC and U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) are effective regarding this facility, they will implement
the requirements of RCRA as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments
of 1984 (HSWA). The final permit and compliance plan decision will also implement
the federally authorized State requirements. The TNRCC and EPA have entered
into a joint permitting agreement whereby permits will be issued in Texas
in accordance with the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, Texas Health and Safety
Code Ann., Chapter 361 and RCRA, as amended. In order for the applicant to
have a fully effective RCRA permit, both the TNRCC and EPA must issue the
permit. All permit provisions are fully enforceable under State and Federal
law. The State of Texas has not received full HSWA authority. Areas in which
the TNRCC has not been authorized by EPA are denoted in the draft permit with
an asterisk (*). Persons wishing to comment or request a hearing on a HSWA
requirement denoted with an asterisk (*) in the draft permit should also notify
in writing, Chief, RCRA Permits Branch, EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas,
Texas 75202-2733. EPA will accept hearing requests submitted to the TNRCC.
PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. Written public comments and requests for
a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the
address provided in the information section below, within 45 days of the date
of newspaper publication of the notice. A public meeting is intended for the
taking of public comment, and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting
will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant
degree of public interest in the application or if requested in writing by
an affected person within 45 days of the date of newspaper publication of
the notice.
CONTESTED CASE HEARING. The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on
this application if a written hearing request is filed within 45 days from
the date of newspaper publication of this notice. The Executive Director may
approve the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing
is filed.
To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1)
your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing
address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant's name
and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;"
(4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the granting
of the application in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the
location and distance of your property relative to the proposed activity.
You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the application/permit which
would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be
submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided
in the information section below.
If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the
permit and will forward the application and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners
for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested
case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial
in state district court.
INFORMATION. Written hearing requests, public comments, or requests for
a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC
105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning
the hearing process, please contact the Office of Public Interest Counsel,
MC 103, the same address as above. Individual members of the general public
may contact the Office of Public Assistance, c/o Office of the Chief Clerk,
at the address above, or by calling 1-800-687-4040 to: (a) review or obtain
copies of available documents (such as draft permit, technical summary, and
application); (b) inquire about the information in this notice; or (a) inquire
about other agency permit applications or permitting processes. General information
regarding the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.
TRD-200203140
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 22, 2002
Notices mailed during the period May 1, through May 21, 2002.
TNRCC Internal Control No. 10092000-D06 (PETITION) Johnson County Rural
Water Supply Corporation has filed a petition with the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission (TNRCC) to convert Johnson County Rural Water Supply
Corporation (WSC) to Johnson County Special Utility District and to transfer
water and sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CNN) Nos. 10081
and 20713 from Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation to Johnson County
Special Utility District. Johnson County Special Utility District's business
address will be P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033-0509. The petition was
filed pursuant to Chapters 13 and 65 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative
Code Chapters 291 and 293; and under the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The
nature and purpose of the petition are for the conversion of Johnson County
Rural Water Supply Corporation and the organization, creation and establishment
of Johnson County Special Utility District under the provisions of Article
XVI, Section 59, Texas Constitution, and Chapter 65 of the Texas Water Code,
as amended. The District shall have the purposes and powers provided in Chapter
65 of the Texas Water Code, and CCN Nos. 10081 and 20713 shall be transferred
as provided in Chapter 13 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. The nature
of the services presently performed by Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation
is to purchase, own, hold, lease and otherwise acquire sources of water supply;
to build, operate and maintain facilities for the transportation of water;
and to sell water to individual members, towns, cities, private businesses,
and other political subdivisions of the State. The nature of the services
proposed to be provided by Johnson County Special Utility District is to purchase,
own, hold, lease, and otherwise acquire sources of water supply; to build,
operate, and maintain facilities for the storage, treatment, and transportation
of water; and to sell water to individuals, towns, cities, private business
entities, and other political subdivisions of the State. Johnson County Special
Utility District will also have the power to provide the facilities and services
necessary to collect, transport, process, store, treat, and dispose of sewage
and wastewater and provide such services for compensation to generators of
wastewater. Presently, Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation is authorized
to provide sewer service under CCN No. 20713, but does not provide such service.
Additionally, it is proposed that the District will protect, preserve and
restore the purity and sanitary condition of the water within the District.
It is anticipated that conversion will have no adverse effects on the rates
and services provided to the customers. The proposed District is located primarily
in Johnson County but also extends into Hill, Tarrant, and Ellis Counties,
Texas, with a total approximate area of 260 square miles. The proposed District
is within portions of the extra- territorial jurisdictions of the Cities of
Alvarado, Burleson, Cleburne, Fort Worth, Godley, Joshua, Keene, Mansfield,
and Rio Vista. The territory to be included within the proposed District is
set forth in the following boundary description designated as Exhibit "A"
hereto and is also depicted in the following vicinity map designated as Exhibit
"B" hereto. CCN Nos. 10081 and 20713 will be transferred after a positive
confirmation election. The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this
petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the date
of posting or mailing of this notice.
TNRCC Internal Control No. 01232002-D07 (PETITION) West Wise Rural Water
Supply Corporation (Petitioner) has filed a petition with the Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) to convert West Wise Rural Water
Supply Corporation to West Wise Special Utility District (District) and to
transfer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) No. 10284 from West
Wise Rural Water Supply Corporation to West Wise Special Utility District.
West Wise Special Utility District's business address will be: P.O. Box 566;
Bridgeport, Texas 76426. The petition was filed pursuant to Chapters 13 and
65 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 291 and
293; and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The nature and purpose of the
petition are for the conversion of West Wise Rural Water Supply Corporation
and the organization, creation and establishment of West Wise Special Utility
District under the provisions of Article XVI, Section 59, Texas Constitution,
and Chapter 65 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. The District shall have
the purposes and powers provided in Chapter 65 of the Texas Water Code, and
CCN No. 10284 shall be transferred as provided in Chapter 13, of the Texas
Water Code, as amended. The nature of the services presently performed by
West Wise Rural Water Supply Corporation is to purchase, own, hold, lease
and otherwise acquire sources of water supply; to build, operate and maintain
facilities for the transportation of water; and to sell water to individual
members, towns, cities, private businesses, and other political subdivisions
of the State. The nature of the services proposed to be provided by West Wise
Special Utility District is to purchase, own, hold, lease, and otherwise acquire
sources of water supply; to build, operate, and maintain facilities for the
storage, treatment, and transportation of water; and to sell water to individuals,
towns, cities, private business entities and other political subdivisions
of the State. Additionally, it is proposed that the District will protect,
preserve and restore the purity and sanitary condition of the water within
the District. It is anticipated that conversion will have no adverse effects
on the rates and services provided to the customers. The proposed District
is located in Wise County, Texas, and will contain approximately 64 square
miles. The territory to be included within the proposed District includes
all of the singly certified service area covered by CCN No. 10284 and is set
forth in the following boundary description designated as Exhibit "A" hereto.
The proposed District is also depicted in the following vicinity map designated
as Exhibit "B" hereto. CCN No. 10284 will be transferred after a positive
confirmation election. The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this
petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper
publication of this notice.
TNRCC Internal Control No. 07262001-D01 (PETITION) Cypress Springs Water
Supply Corporation (Petitioner) has filed a petition with the Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) to convert Cypress Springs Water
Supply Corporation to Cypress Springs Special Utility District (District)
and to transfer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) No. 10532 from
Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation to Cypress Springs Special Utility
District. Cypress Springs Special Utility District's business address will
be: P.O. Box 591; Mt. Vernon, Texas 75457. The petition was filed pursuant
to Chapters 13 and 65 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code
Chapters 291 and 293; and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The nature and
purpose of the petition are for the conversion of Cypress Springs Water Supply
Corporation and the organization, creation and establishment of Cypress Springs
Special Utility District under the provisions of Article XVI, Section 59,
Texas Constitution, and Chapter 65 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. The
District shall have the purposes and powers provided in Chapter 65 of the
Texas Water Code, and CCN No. 10532 shall be transferred as provided in Chapter
13, of the Texas Water Code, as amended. The nature of the services presently
performed by Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation is to purchase, own,
hold, lease and otherwise acquire sources of water supply; to build, operate
and maintain facilities for the transportation of water; and to sell water
to individual members, towns, cities, private businesses, and other political
subdivisions of the State. The nature of the services proposed to be provided
by Cypress Springs Special Utility District is to purchase, own, hold, lease,
and otherwise acquire sources of water supply; to build, operate, and maintain
facilities for the storage, treatment, and transportation of water; and to
sell water to individuals, towns, cities, private business entities and other
political subdivisions of the State. Additionally, it is proposed that the
District will protect, preserve and restore the purity and sanitary condition
of the water within the District. It is anticipated that conversion will have
no adverse effects on the rates and services provided to the customers. The
proposed District is located in Franklin, Hopkins, Titus, and Wood Counties
and will contain approximately 321 square miles. The territory to be included
within the proposed District includes all of the singly certified service
area covered by CCN No. 10532 and is set forth in the following boundary description
designated as Exhibit "A" hereto. The proposed District is also depicted in
the following vicinity map designated as Exhibit "B" hereto. CCN No. 10532
will be transferred after a positive confirmation election. The TNRCC may
grant a contested case hearing on this petition if a written hearing request
is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice.
TNRCC Internal Control No. 11052001-D03 PETITION. Gunter Rural Water Supply
Corporation (Petitioner) has filed a petition with the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission (TNRCC) to convert Gunter Rural Water Supply Corporation
to Gunter Special Utility District and to transfer Certificate of Convenience
and Necessity (CCN) No. 10150 from Gunter Rural Water Supply Corporation to
Gunter Special Utility District. Gunter Special Utility District's business
address will be P.O. Box 1017, Celina, Texas, 75009. The petition was filed
pursuant to Chapters 13 and 65 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative
Code Chapters 291 and 293; and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The nature
and purpose of the petition are for the conversion of Gunter Rural Water Supply
Corporation and the organization, creation and establishment of Gunter Special
Utility District under the provisions of Article XVI, Section 59, Texas Constitution,
and Chapter 65 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. The District shall have
the purposes and powers provided in Chapter 65 of the Texas Water Code, and
CCN No. 10150 shall be transferred as provided in Chapter 13, of the Texas
Water Code, as amended. The nature of the services presently performed by
Gunter Rural Water Supply Corporation is to purchase, own, hold, lease and
otherwise acquire sources of water supply; to build, operate and maintain
facilities for the transportation of water; and to sell water to individual
members, towns, cities, private businesses, and other political subdivisions
of the State. The nature of the services proposed to be provided by Gunter
Special Utility District is to purchase, own, hold, lease, and otherwise acquire
sources of water supply; to build, operate, and maintain facilities for the
storage, treatment, and transportation of water; and to sell water to individuals,
towns, cities, private business entities and other political subdivisions
of the State. Additionally, it is proposed that the District will protect,
preserve and restore the purity and sanitary condition of the water within
the District. It is anticipated that conversion will have no adverse effects
on the rates and services provided to the customers. The proposed District
is located in Collin and Grayson Counties, Texas, and will contain approximately
132 square miles. The territory to be included within the proposed District
includes all of the singly certified service area covered by CCN No. 10150
and is set forth in the following boundary description designated as Exhibit
"A" hereto. The proposed District is also depicted in the following vicinity
map designated as Exhibit "B" hereto. CCN No. 10150 will be transferred after
a positive confirmation election. The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing
on this petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after
the newspaper publication of this notice.
The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on these petitions if a written
hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of
the notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following:
(1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative),
mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name
of the petitioner and the TNRCC Internal Control Number; (3) the statement
"I/we request a contested case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you
would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public;
and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed district's
boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition
which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must
be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided
in the information section below.
The Executive Director may approve the petitions unless a written request
for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication
of the notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will
not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request
to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission
meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding
similar to a civil trial in state district court.
Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief
Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information
concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel,
MC 103, the same address. For additional information, individual members of
the general public may contact the Office of Public Assistance, at 1-800-687-
4040. General information regarding the TNRCC can be found at our web site
at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.
TRD-200203138
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 22, 2002
The following notice was issued and mailed on May 21, 2002, for this Permit
No. TXR05000.
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) has initiated
a minor amendment of the existing general permit covering eligible storm water,
and certain types of non- storm water, discharges directly to exceptional,
high, intermediate, limited, or no significant aquatic life use receiving
waters. No discharges to exceptional, high, intermediate, limited, or no significant
aquatic life use receiving waters are allowed by the proposed general permit,
except as specifically authorized by the general permit according to Section
26.040 of the Texas Water Code.
The executive director has prepared a draft minor amendment of an existing
general permit that authorizes point source discharges of storm water, and
certain types of non-storm water, from industrial activities that are grouped
into thirty (30) similar sectors based on Standard Industrial Classification
Codes. The proposed changes to this existing general permit include: annual
discharge monitoring report requirements for certain permittees; annual non-compliance
report requirements for all permittees that exceed certain other numeric effluent
limitations; providing necessary discharge monitoring report forms; correction
of clerical errors.
The executive director has reviewed this action for consistency with the
goals and policies of the Texas Coastal management Program (CMP) according
to Coastal Coordination Council (CCC) regulations, and has determined that
the action is consistent with applicable CMP goals and policies. The draft
permit, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility
must operate. The executive director has made a preliminary decision that
this permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.
You may submit public comments or request a public meeting about this general
permit. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit
written or oral comment or to ask questions about the application. Generally,
the TNRCC will hold a public meeting if the executive director determines
that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or
if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case
hearing.
Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted
to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX
78711-3087 within 30 days of the date this notice is mailed. The notice was
mailed on May 21, 2002.
After the deadline for public comments, the executive director will consider
the comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant
public comments. The response to comments will be mailed to everyone who submitted
public comments or who requested to be on a mailing list for this application.
In addition to submitting public comments, you may ask to be placed on
a mailing list to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the
Chief Clerk. You may request to be added to: (1) a permanent mailing list
for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) a permanent mailing
list for a specific county or counties.
Note that a request to be added to a mailing list for a specific county
will result in notification of all permitting matters affecting that particular
county.
To be added to a mailing list, send us your name and address, clearly specifying
which mailing list(s) to which you wish to be added. Your written request
should be sent to the TNRCC, Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.
O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087.
If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting
process, please call the TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at
1-800-687-4040. General information about the TNRCC can be found at our web
site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us. Further information may also be obtained from
calling the TNRCC Storm Water & General Permits Team at (512) 239-4433.
TRD-200203139
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 22, 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
July 8, 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 July 8, 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: David Pritchard dba Advanced Septic Systems; DOCKET NUMBER:
2001- 1555-OSI-E; IDENTIFIER: On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Installer Number
OS4852; LOCATION: Smithville and Dripping Springs; Bastrop and Hays Counties,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: septic system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §285.58(a)(10),
by alleging to have abandoned the OSSF; PENALTY: $200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Laurie Eaves, (512) 239-4495; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite
150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.
(2) COMPANY: Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1412-IWD-E;
IDENTIFIER: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit
Number TX0002968 and Water Quality Permit Number 00454; LOCATION: Orange,
Orange County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: synthetic rubber manufacturing; RULE
VIOLATED: NPDES Permit Number TX0002968, Water Quality Permit Number 00454,
and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply with the daily average loading
limit for total zinc; PENALTY: $6,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Michael Meyer,
(512) 239-4492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892,
(409) 898-3838.
(3) COMPANY: Brookshire Brothers, Ltd. dba Brookshire Brothers #28; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2001-1038-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Facility
Identification Number 0064732; LOCATION: San Augustine, San Augustine County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: grocery store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(5)(A)(i) and the Code, §26.3467(a), by
failing to make available a valid, current delivery certificate; PENALTY:
$18,040; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: John Barry, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE:
3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(4) COMPANY: Cooper Cameron Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1209-MWD-E;
IDENTIFIER: Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number
13668-001; LOCATION: Liberty, Liberty County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater
treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§305.125(1), (4), (5), (11)(B)
and (C)(vi), and (19), 319.7(a)(4), (c) and (d), and 319.11(c), TPDES Permit
Number 13668-001, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to operate and maintain
the wastewater treatment plant, maintain compliance with the permitted effluent
limits, comply with the permitted daily average flow, accurately calibrate
the flow meter, maintain discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and sludge disposal
records, correctly calculate the daily average loading values for total suspended
solids and carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand, submit the DMRs on time,
and report the daily average flow and daily minimum flow; and 30 TAC §335.323,
by failing to pay the hazardous waste generation fee; PENALTY: $29,250; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Catherine Albrecht, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk
Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(5) COMPANY: J.P. Ventures, Inc. dba Corner Stop; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-0011-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0035392; LOCATION: Houston,
Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales
of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.245(1) and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to perform the initial testing of the Stage II vapor recovery system
(VRS); PENALTY: $1,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jonathan Walling, (713) 767-3500;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713)
767-3500.
(6) COMPANY: The City of Cranfills Gap; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-0210-PWS-E;
IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply Identification Number 0180013; LOCATION: Cranfills
Gap, Bosque County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §290.46(m)(4), (t), and (u), by failing to maintain all water
system-related appurtenances in a watertight condition, initiate a maintenance
program, post a legible sign, and test public water system wells; 30 TAC §290.44(d)
and §290.46(r), by failing to design and maintain a water distribution
system; and 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F) and (3)(B), by failing to provide
a sanitary easement and provide a well casing; PENALTY: $750; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: James Jackson, (254) 751-0335; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue,
Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(7) COMPANY: Donna Lowrance dba D & D Grocery & Grill; DOCKET NUMBER:
2002- 0006-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0031058;
LOCATION: Westbrook, Mitchell County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience
store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B)
and (5)(A)(i), and the Code, §26.346(a) and §26.3467(a), by failing
to submit an underground storage tank (UST) and self-certification form and
make available to a common carrier a valid, current delivery certificate;
PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carolyn Easley, (915) 698-9674;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915)
698-9674.
(8) COMPANY: Duke Energy Field Services, LP; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1479-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HD-0014-P; LOCATION: Gruver, Hansford County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas processing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.20(1), §116.115(c),
40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §§60.632, 60.636, 60.487(c)(2)(i),
and 670.486(c)(2), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to record the dates
of a first attempt to repair 11 leaking valves and report the number of valves
for which leaks were detected; 30 TAC §122.145(2)(A), §122.146(5)(D)
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit one accurate and complete
annual compliance certification, include a deviation report identifying all
terms and conditions of the permit, and certify compliance with the Title
V permit; and 30 TAC §334.128(a) and §335.323, by failing to pay
outstanding nonhazardous waste generation and above ground storage tank fees;
PENALTY: $14,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronnie Kramer, (806) 353-9251;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (80) 353-9251.
(9) COMPANY: Duke Energy Field Services, LP; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1480-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HW-0020-F; LOCATION: Borger, Hutchinson County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas processing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4
and THSC, §382.085(a) and (b), by failing to prevent the discharge of
a trapped liquid consisting of iron sulfude and condensate from the plant's
vent stack; and 30 TAC §101.7(a) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing
to properly maintain a four-inch drain line on abatement equipment; PENALTY:
$6,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronnie Kramer, (806) 353-9251; REGIONAL OFFICE:
3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (80) 353-9251.
(10) COMPANY: El Paso Natural Gas Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-0035-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number EE-0289-O and Operating Permit Number O-00294;
LOCATION: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas transmission;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing
to submit annual permit compliance certifications; and 30 TAC §122.145(2)(c),
by failing to submit permit deviation summary reports; PENALTY: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Kevin Smith, (915) 834-4949; REGIONAL OFFICE: 401 East Franklin
Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834-4949.
(11) COMPANY: Exxon Mobil Corporation dba Exxon Mobil Refining & Supply
Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1256-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HG-0232-Q;
LOCATION: Baytown, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.715(a), Flexible Air Permit Number 18287,
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to demonstrate that the upset that
occurred could not have been prevented; PENALTY: $7,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Trina Grieco, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H,
Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(12) COMPANY: Gian T. O'Donnell dba Fadco; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1443-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0018756; LOCATION: Pasadena,
Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales
of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and (5)(A)(i), and
the Code, §26.346(a) and §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; 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by
failing to demonstrate the required financial assurance; and 30 TAC §334.22(a),
by failing to pay outstanding UST fees; PENALTY: $4,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Catherine Albrecht, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite
H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(13) COMPANY: Freeman Feedlot, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1441-AGR-E; IDENTIFIER:
TPDES Permit Number 0001535-000; LOCATION: Texhoma, Sherman County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: animal feeding operation; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §321.35(h)(5)
and the Code, §26.121, by failing to renew or obtain a new registration;
PENALTY: $3,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronnie Kramer, (806) 353-9251; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.
(14) COMPANY: City of Georgetown; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1118-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
TPDES Permit Number 10489-002; LOCATION: Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(a),
TPDES Permit Number 10489-002, and the Code, §26.121, by failing to comply
with the permitted limits for heptachlor, methyl parathion, ammon-nitrogen,
and five-day carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand; PENALTY: $31,500; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Brad Brock, (512) 239-1165; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend
Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.
(15) COMPANY: City of Gonzales; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-0264-PST-E; IDENTIFIER:
PST Facility Identification Number 10183; LOCATION: Gonzales, Gonzales County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: vehicle refueling; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a)
and (b), by failing to demonstrate the required financial responsibility;
and 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and (5)(A)(i), and the Code, §26.346(a)
and §26.3467(a), by failing to submit a PST self-certification form and
make available to a common carrier a valid, current delivery certificate;
PENALTY: $4,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Audra Baumgartner, (361) 825-3100;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503,
(361) 825-3100.
(16) COMPANY: HEC Petroleum, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1408-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number SD-0086-A; LOCATION: Taft, San Patricio County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas compressor station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.145(2)(B), §122.146(2),
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit the federal operating permit
compliance certification; PENALTY: $3,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Merrilee
Gerberding, (512) 239-4490; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200,
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.
(17) COMPANY: Horticultural Printers, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1544-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number DB-1250-P; LOCATION: Mesquite, Dallas County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: commercial printing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c),
Air Permit Number 29717, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain
a recordkeeping system and exercise good housekeeping procedures; PENALTY:
$1,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE:
2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118- 6951, (817) 588-5800.
(18) COMPANY: Darin Jeffries; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1397-OSI-E; IDENTIFIER:
OSSF License Number 2868; LOCATION: Abilene, Taylor County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: OSSF; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §285.61(4) and (5), and THSC, §366.051(c),
by failing to obtain documentation that the owner or owner's agent has the
permitting authority's authorization prior to construction of an OSSF and
notify the permitting authority of the date on which construction will begin;
PENALTY: $400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carl Schnitz, (512) 239-1892; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.
(19) COMPANY: Lanar, Inc. dba Three Corners Food Store; DOCKET NUMBER:
2001-1512- PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0045513;
LOCATION: Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: gasoline retail
station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.245(3) and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to successfully perform five-year testing of the Stage II equipment;
30 TAC §115.242(3)(D) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain
the Stage II VRS; and 30 TAC §115.246(7)(A) and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to maintain Stage II records onsite and available for review; PENALTY:
$3,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Alayne Furguson, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(20) COMPANY: Lone Star Dirt and Paving Enterprises, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER:
2002- 0067-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number 94-5259-A; LOCATION: Lubbock,
Lubbock County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: portable asphalt batch plant; RULE
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c), Air Permit Number 45259, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to obtain written approval for the use of any fuel other than sweet
natural gas for the dryer and hot oil heater; PENALTY: $1,600; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Gary Shipp, (806) 796-7092; REGIONAL OFFICE: 4630 50th Street,
Suite 600, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3520, (806) 796-7092.
(21) COMPANY: Manuel B. Lopez dba Lopez Stop-N-Go; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1006-
PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 9417; LOCATION: Robstown,
Nueces County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales
of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and the Code, §26.3475,
by failing to provide proper release detection for the UST systems; 30 TAC §37.815(a)
and (b), by failing to demonstrate the required financial responsibility;
and 30 TAC §334.7(c)(3), by failing to provide an amended registration;
PENALTY: $5,625; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gary McDonald, (361) 825- 3100;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503,
(361) 825-3100.
(22) COMPANY: Masters Resources, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-0287-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number CI-0175-U; LOCATION: Anahuac, 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 a completed ECT-3 form, 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: Masters Resources, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-0288-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number CI-0160-K; LOCATION: Anahuac, 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 a completed ECT-3 form, 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.
(24) COMPANY: Mike D. Hill dba Mike's Country Store; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1556-
PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0065408; LOCATION: Gardendale,
Ector County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales
of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and (5)(A)(i) and
the Code, §26.346(a) and §26.3467(a), by failing to submit a UST
registration and self-certification form and make available a valid, current
delivery certificate; 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.
(25) COMPANY: Mission Petroleum Carriers, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-0039-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 17269; LOCATION: Brownsville,
Cameron County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fuel distribution; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by failing to ensure that no common carrier shall
deposit any regulated substance into a regulated UST; PENALTY: $42,400; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Jaime Garza, (956) 425-6010; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson
Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.
(26) COMPANY: Navajo Refining Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1204-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HT-0266-E; LOCATION: Big Spring, Howard County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: crude oil gathering; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(1)
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit Title V compliance certifications;
and 30 TAC §122.145(2)(B) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit
deviation reports; PENALTY: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Dan Landenberger,
(915) 570-1359; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3300 North A Street, Building 4, Suite 107,
Midland, Texas 79705-5404, (915) 570-1359.
(27) COMPANY: Oil Patch Petroleum, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1571-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 17041; LOCATION: Port Lavaca,
Calhoun County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fuel distributor; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by failing to ensure that the owners or operators
had a valid, current delivery certificate; PENALTY: $14,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Michelle Harris, (512) 239-0492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite
1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.
(28) COMPANY: Oldmoc, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-0109-PST-E; IDENTIFIER:
Enforcement Identification Number 17218; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fuel distributor; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A),
by failing to ensure that the owners or operators had a valid, current delivery
certificate; PENALTY: $400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gary Shipp, (806) 796-7092;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713)
767-3500.
(29) COMPANY: Oneok Texas Field Services, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1476-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number CF-0017-D; LOCATION: Skellytown, Carson County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas compression; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.160(a),
40 CFR §52.21(b)(23)(i), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply
with prevention of significant deterioration of air quality regulations; 30
TAC §122.121 and §122.130(c)(1) (now 30 TAC §122.130(b)(1)),
and THSC, §382.054 and §382.085(b), by failing to submit an administratively
complete abbreviated Title V site operating permit application; and 30 TAC §122.145(2(A)
- (C) and §122.146(5)(D), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit
three deviation reports; PENALTY: $56,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronnie
Kramer, (806) 353-9251; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas
79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.
(30) COMPANY: Savoy Kay dba S & S Fuels Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-0089-AIR-
E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number EE-0888-J; LOCATION: El Paso, El Paso County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: gasoline dispensing station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.252(2)
and THSC, §382.085(b), by allowing the transfer of gasoline with a Reid
Vapor Pressure greater than seven pounds per square inch absolute; PENALTY:
$720; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sheila Smith, (512) 239-1670; REGIONAL OFFICE:
401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834-4949.
(31) COMPANY: San Antonio Shoe, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1264-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number VA-0045-J and General Operating Permit Number O-01881;
LOCATION: Del Rio, Val Verde County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: shoe manufacturing;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.146(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing
to submit the annual Title V compliance certification; PENALTY: $1,500; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Rebecca Clausewitz, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14520 Judson
Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233- 4480, (210) 490-3096.
(32) COMPANY: SOS Liquid Waste Haulers, Ltd. Co. and South Loop Land &
Cattle, L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1551-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: Sludge Transporter
Identification Number 22085 and Beneficial Reuse Registration Identification
Number 710830; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
trucking company; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.5(a) and the Code, §26.121,
by allegedly allowing and causing wastewater treatment plant sludge to be
disposed of outside the boundaries of land registered to receive the waste
for beneficial reuse; PENALTY: $5,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Malcolm Ferris,
(210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14520 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480,
(210) 490-3096.
(33) COMPANY: South Hampton Refining Co.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1547-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HF-0017-K; LOCATION: Silsbee, Hardin County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: industrial organic chemical manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §101.20(1) and §116.115(c), Air Permit Number 3295, 40 CFR §60.104(a)(1),
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the hydrogen sulfide
limitation of 0.10 grams per dry standard cubic foot for fuel gas and to comply
with an emission limit; PENALTY: $5,938; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laura Clark,
(409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892,
(409) 898-3838.
(34) COMPANY: South Texas Moulding, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1548-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HN-0185-U; LOCATION: Donna, Hidalgo County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: woodworking plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4
and THSC, §382.085(a) and (b), by failing to control the discharge of
an air contaminant; PENALTY: $6,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sandra Hernandez,
(956) 425-6010; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas
78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.
(35) COMPANY: Sunesara Investment Inc. dba Baytown Market No. 2; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2001-1403-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0071455;
LOCATION: Baytown, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store
with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.875(a) and (b),
by failing to maintain evidence of mechanisms used to demonstrate financial
assurance; 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and (5)(A)(i), and the Code, §26.346(a)
and §26.3467(a), by failing to submit a UST registration and self-certification
form and make available a valid, current delivery certificate; PENALTY: $8,250;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Catherine Sherman, (713) 7675-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE:
5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(36) COMPANY: VJ Enterprises, Inc. dba Swing N Stop; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-0257-PST-
E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0016318; LOCATION: Porter,
Montgomery County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail
sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and (5)(A)(i),
and the Code, §26.346(a) and §26.3467(a), by failing to submit a
UST registration and self-certification form and make available a valid, current
delivery certificate; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Trina Grieco,
(713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas
77023- 1486, (713) 767-3500.
(37) COMPANY: ANF Corporation dba Texaco Popeyes; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-0027-
PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0071722; LOCATION: Frisco,
Collin County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales
of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B) and (5)(A)(i), and
the Code, §26.346(a) and §26.3467(a), by failing to submit a UST
registration and self-certification form and make available a valid, current
delivery certificate; PENALTY: $1,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sunday Udoetok,
(512) 239-0739; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951,
(817) 588-5800.
(38) COMPANY: Wall Colmonoy Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1382-IHW-E;
IDENTIFIER: Solid Waste Registration Number 34385; LOCATION: San Antonio,
Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: engine aircraft maintenance; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §335.4 and the Code, §26.121, by failing to prevent and contain
unauthorized discharges; 30 TAC §335.69(a)(2) and (3), by failing to
label a drum of hazardous waste; 30 TAC §335.6(c) and §335.503(b)(2),
by failing to assign a unique four-digit sequence number to individual waste
streams and include all waste generated on the notice of registration; and
30 TAC §335.10(b)(22), by failing to include the waste classification
code number on two manifests; PENALTY: $10,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mac
Vilas, (512) 239-2557; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas
78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.
(39) COMPANY: Western Marketing, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-0018-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: Enforcement Identification Number 17419; LOCATION: Westbrook,
Mitchell County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: fuel distribution; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A), by failing to observe that the owner or operator
had a valid, current delivery certificate; PENALTY: $1,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Carolyn Easley, (915) 698-9674; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard,
Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.
(40) COMPANY: Westwood VII Management, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-1297-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number HF-0231-G; LOCATION: Lumberton, Hardin County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: subdivision; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4 and
THSC, §382.085(a) and (b), by failing to prevent the discharge of one
or more air contaminants; and 30 TAC §111.201 and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to comply with outdoor burning regulations; PENALTY: $4,000; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Laura Clark, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway,
Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
TRD-200203106
Paul C. Sarahan
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 21, 2002
The following notices were issued during the period of May 1, 2002 through
May 16, 2002.
The following require the applicants to publish notice in the newspaper.
The public comment period, requests for public meetings, or requests for a
contested case hearing may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk,
Mail Code 105, P O Box 13087, Austin Texas 78711-3087, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE
DATE OF NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
AQUASOURCE UTILITY, INC. has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. 14018-001, to authorize the
discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed
450,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 9.9 miles
west of the intersection of State Highway 105 and Interstate 45 and approximately
600 feet directly west of the intersection of State Highway 105 and Lake Conroe
Village Boulevard in Montgomery County, Texas.
THE CITY OF ASHERTON has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 13746-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 180,000 gallons per day. The facility is located 6,000
feet northeast of U.S. Highway 83 and 4,000 feet northwest of Farm-to-Market
Road 190 in Dimmit County, Texas. The treated effluent is discharged to an
unnamed tributary; thence to El Moro Creek; thence to Soldier Slough; thence
to the Nueces River Above Holland Dam in Segment No. 2105 of the Nueces River
Basin.
CITY OF BLOOMBURG has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission (TNRCC) for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 13930-001, which authorizes
the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to
exceed 90,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 200 feet
south of the intersection of Anthony and Louisiana Streets in Cass County,
Texas.
CAPE ROYALE UTILITY DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit
No. 10997- 001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 150,000 gallons per day. The facility
is located approximately 5.5 miles north of the City of Coldspring in the
northwest corner of the Cape Royal Subdivision, on the shore of Lake Livingston
in San Jacinto County, Texas.
CITGO REFINING AND CHEMICALS COMPANY L.P. which operates its Deep Sea Terminal,
a petroleum intermediates storage facility (SIC 4226), has applied for a renewal
of TPDES Permit No. 02614, which authorizes the discharge of storm water on
an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfalls 001, 002 and 003. Issuance
of this Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit will replace
the existing NPDES Permit No. TX0092461 issued on July 11, 1985 and TNRCC
Permit No. 02614, issued on October 5, 1999. The facility is located 4806
Up River Road, in the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas.
COOPER CAMERON CORPORATION has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit No.
13668-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at
a daily average flow not to exceed 6,250 gallons per day. The plant site is
located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 and Farm-to-Market Road 1909
and approximately 3 miles east of the City of Liberty in Liberty County, Texas.
DIANA WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit
No. 11199-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 120,000 gallons per day. The facility
is located approximately 1/4 mile east of the intersection of U.S. Highway
259 and Farm-to-Market Road 3245 on the north side of Farm-to- Market Road
3245 in Upshur County, Texas.
CITY OF DALHART has applied for a major amendment to TPDES Permit No. 10099-001
to authorize an increase in the discharge of treated domestic wastewater from
an annual average flow not to exceed 1,000,000 gallons per day to an annual
average flow not to exceed 1,500,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located
approximately 0.5 mile west of U.S. Highway 87, approximately 2.5 miles southeast
of the intersection of U.S. Highway 54 and U.S. Highway 87 in Hartley County,
Texas. The treated effluent is discharged to Rita Blanca Lake in Segment No.
0105 of the Canadian River Basin.
WEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 11 has applied for a
renewal of TNRCC Permit No. 13689-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated
domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 1,500,000 gallons
per day. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,500,000 gallons per day. The plant
site is located adjacent to the west side of Sam Houston Toll Road and the
north side of a Harris County Flood Control Ditch, south of West Road and
east of Whiteoak Bayou in Harris County, Texas.
NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 16 has applied for
a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 11935-001, which authorizes the discharge of
treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 990,000
gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 5,800 feet southwest
of the intersection of Farm-To-Market Road 529 and State Highway 6 in Harris
County, Texas.
CITY OF KERENS has applied for a renewal of Permit No. 10745-001, which
authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 210,000 gallons per day. The facility is located adjacent
to Farm-to-Market Road 633 and approximately half mile southwest of the City
of Kerens in Navarro County, Texas.
LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY AND BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY have applied
for a major amendment to TPDES Permit No. 11324-001 to authorize an increase
in the discharge of treated domestic wastewater from a daily average flow
not to exceed 400,000 gallons per day to a daily average flow not to exceed
950,000 gallons per day. The facility is located 1,300 feet east of Farm-to-Market
Road 1660 and 1,500 feet south of State Highway 79 in the City of Hutto in
Williamson County, Texas. The treated effluent is discharged to Cottonwood
Creek; thence to Brushy Creek in Segment No. 1244 of the Brazos River Basin.
CITY OF MONTGOMERY has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 11521-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 250,000 gallons per day. The facility is located north
of the City of Montgomery, approximately 4000 feet north of the intersection
of Farm-to-Market Road 149 and State Highway 105, just west of the point where
Farm-to-Market Road crosses Town Creek in Montgomery County, Texas.
MARY ANN MOORE has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 11465-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 15,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately
1250 feet north of Farm-to-Market Road 2457 at a point approximately 3 miles
west of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2457 and U.S. Highway 190,
near the east shore of Lake Livingston in Polk County, Texas.
TOWN OF OAK RIDGE has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 13514-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 37,500 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately
1700 feet south of U.S. Highway 82 and approximately 9800 feet west of Farm-to-Market
Road 678 in Cooke County, Texas.
PURE UTILITIES, L.C. has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 14014-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 30,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately
500 feet east of U.S. Highway 59, approximately 1 mile south of the intersection
of U.S. Highway 59 and Farm-to-Market Road 1988, approximately 3 miles south
of the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and State Highway 190 in Polk County,
Texas.
SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No.
10137- 036, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 64,000 gallons per day. The facility
is located approximately 0.75 mile southeast of the intersection of Farm-to-Market
Road 1560 and Farm-to-Market Road 471 and approximately one mile west of the
intersection of State Highway Loop 1604 and Farm-to-Market Road 471 in Bexar
County, Texas.
Stowaway Bay Property Owners Association has applied for a Texas Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has
an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit
No. 11779-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 20,000 gallons per day. The plant site
is located on the west side of Farm-to-Market Road 3186 approximately 2 miles
south of the intersection of State Highway 190 and Farm-to-Market Road 3186
in Polk County, Texas.
SUNBELT FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TPDES
Permit No. 11670-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 990,000 gallons per day. The facility
is located approximately 4000 feet east of the Fairbanks North Houston Road
bridge over WhiteOak Bayou in Harris County, Texas. The treated effluent is
discharged to Harris County Flood Control Ditch E124-00-00; thence to WhiteOak
Bayou Above Tidal in Segment No. 1017 of the San Jacinto River Basin.
SWEETWATER UTILITY, L.L.C., has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No.
14094- 001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 156,000 gallons per day. The facility
is located at the end of an existing dirt road; approximately 3,000 feet east
of Rhode Lane; 6,000 feet northwest of the intersection of Highway 21, Rhode
Lane and County Road 2001 and approximately 7,000 feet northeast of the intersection
of Brushy Creek and Highway 21 in Hays County, Texas.
TXU GENERATION COMPANY LP has applied for a renewal of Permit No. 00556,
which authorizes the disposal of cooling tower blowdown and low volume wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 4,000,000 gallons per day via evaporation
and/or infiltration into an underground aquifer in the Monument Draw Pond,
and low volume wastewater and storm water runoff at a daily flow not to exceed
352,000 gallons per day via evaporation and/or infiltration into an underground
aquifer in the Plant Pond. The plant site is located on a private road approximately
one-half mile north of Business 20 (former U.S. Highway 80), four miles west
of the Business 20 and State Highway 18 intersection, in the City of Monahans,
Ward County, Texas.
THOUSAND TRAILS INC a residential wastewater provider, has applied for
a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 12349-001, which authorizes the discharge of
treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 30,000 gallons
per day. The facility is located approximately 3 miles west of the intersection
of Farm-to-Market Road 830 and Interstate Highway 45, 1.3 miles west-southwest
of the intersection of Farm-to-Market 830 and Old Willis-Montgomery Road and
1000 feet northwest of the intersection of Old Willis-Montgomery Road with
the shoreline of Lake Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas.
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit
No. 12060-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 5,000 gallons per day. The domestic
wastewater treatment facility is located in Lakeland Park, on the east side
of Lavon Lake at a point approximately 2 miles west of the intersection of
State Highway 78 and State Highway Spur 509 in Collin County, Texas.
VIA BAYOU, INC. has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. 14326-001, to authorize the
discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed
20,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at 10000 San Leon Drive in
Galveston County, Texas. The treated effluent is discharged to a series of
ponds; thence to a drainage ditch; thence to Dickinson Bayou Tidal in Segment
No. 1103 of the San Jacinto-Brazos Coastal Basin.
Written comments or requests for a public meeting may be submitted to the
Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section
above, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE ISSUED DATE OF THIS NOTICE
CITY OF EAST TAWAKONI has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit No. 11428-001, which authorizes
the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to
exceed 100,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately one
mile due east of the intersection of State Highway 276 and Farm-to-Market
Road 513 on the northeast side of Lake Tawakoni in Rains County, Texas.
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) has initiated
a minor amendment of the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES)
permit issued to CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY. The minor amendment is to remove
provisions in the biomonitoring language which prohibit the dechlorination
of effluent samples after collection. The existing permit authorizes the discharge
of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,500,000
gallons per day. The facility is located on the north bank of the Rio Grande,
approximately 0.5 mile upstream of the International Bridge (Farm-to-Market
Road 755) on the Old Fort Ringgold Site east of Rio Grande City in Starr County,
Texas.
TRD-200203142
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 22, 2002
Notices mailed during the period May 8, 2002 through May 21, 2002
APPLICATION NO. 23-939A Lorenzo Hernandez, P.O. Box 892, Presidio, TX,
79845, applicant, seeks to amend Certificate of Adjudication No. 23-939, pursuant
to Texas Water Code (TWC) 11.122, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission Rules 30 TAC 295.1, et seq. Applicant owns Certificate of Adjudication
No. 23-939, which authorizes the diversion and use of not to exceed 45 acre-feet
of water per annum at a maximum diversion rate of 2.3 cfs (1,500 gpm) from
the Rio Grande, Rio Grande Basin in Presidio County for irrigation of 15 acres
of land out of a 17.5 acre tract in Presidio, County, Texas. Applicant seeks
to add a new diversion point on the Rio Grande approximately 65.97 river miles
upstream of the currently authorized diversion point, to a point at Latitude
30.064 degrees N, Longitude 104.698 degrees W, also, bearing N 62 degrees
E, 825 feet from the southeast corner of the T. & P. Ry. Survey for irrigation
of 10 acres of land in Presidio County. Pursuant to an agreement between the
landowner and applicant dated June 1, 2001, the applicant will allow the landowner
to pump the water and irrigate on his land. The authority to use the water
authorized under Certificate of Adjudication No. 23-939 is contingent on the
maintenance of the agreement between the landowner and applicant. No changes
to diversion amount or rate are requested. Pursuant to 30 TAC 295.153 and
295.158 (c)(2)(d), notice will be sent by certified mail to the 19 water rights
holders of record with diversion points on the Rio Grande between the original
diversion point and the requested diversion point. The application was received
on January 11, 2002. The Executive Director reviewed the application and determined
it to be administratively complete on April 22, 2002. Written public comments
and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of Chief
Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, by June 5,
2002. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is
not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive
Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest
in the application. The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application
if a written hearing request is filed by June 5, 2002. The Executive Director
may approve the application unless a written request for a contested case
hearing is filed.
APPLICATION NO. 5772 Coleman Independent School District, West Pecan Street,
P.O. Box 973, Coleman, Texas 76834, applicant, seeks a Water Use Permit pursuant
to Texas Water Code (TWC) 11.042 and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Rules 30 TAC 295.1, et seq. Mailed notice of the application is given pursuant
to 30 TAC 295.153(a) & 295.161 to all of the downstream water right holders
in the Colorado River Basin. Applicant seeks authorization to use the bed
and banks of Little Concho Creek, tributary of Hords Creek, tributary of Pecan
Bayou, tributary of the Colorado River, Colorado River Basin to convey purchased
effluent water from the City of Coleman to the city's Memory Lake reservoir,
authorized under Water Use Permit No. 3202, for subsequent diversion of not
to exceed 22 acre-feet of water per annum for agricultural purposes to irrigate
2 acres of land in Coleman County. The water will be diverted from the perimeter
of the aforesaid reservoir at a maximum rate of 0.155 cfs (70 gpm) and will
travel approximately three quarters of a mile downstream, from the point of
discharge to Memory Lake. The diversion point, which will be on the perimeter
of the reservoir, is located approximately 1,080 feet in a southwesterly direction
from the northeast corner of the J. E. McCord Survey, Abstract No. 1486, one
mile southwest of Coleman, Coleman County, Texas, also being at Latitude 31.84
degrees N and Longitude 99.44 degrees W. The School District has contracted,
via an Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Water, to purchase effluent from
the City of Coleman's wastewater treatment plant, which will be discharged
upstream. The application was received on February 14, 2002 and the additional
information was received on April 2, 3, and 8, 2002. The application was determined
to be administratively complete on April 18, 2002. Written public comments
and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the
Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below by June
12, 2002. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment and
is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive
Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest
in the application. The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application
if a written hearing request is filed by June 12, 2002. The Executive Director
may approve the application unless a written request for a contested case
hearing is filed by June 12, 2002.
APPLICATION No. 12-5322D Applicant, Chocolate Bayou Water Company (CBWC),
P.O. Box 550, Alvin, Texas 77512-0550, seeks to amend Certificate of Adjudication
No.12-5322, as amended, pursuant to Texas Water Code 11.122 and Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC 295.1, et seq. Pursuant to TAC
295.152 and TAC 295.153, notice is being published and mailed to all water
right holders of record with diversion points on the Brazos River between
the existing and proposed diversion points. Certificate of Adjudication No.
12-5322, as amended, authorizes the CBWC to maintain, and impound water in,
three off-channel reservoirs (Juliff, Bonney, and Liverpool Reservoirs) used
as buffer reservoirs to facilitate pumping and efficiency, with no right to
use the reservoirs for storage of state water other than during the irrigation
season. Owner is further authorized to divert and use from the Brazos River,
Brazos River Basin, not to exceed 155,000 acre-feet of water per annum for
municipal, agriculture, and industrial purposes within the district's service
area in Fort Bend, Brazoria and Harris Counties. Time priority is February
8, 1929 for diversion and use of the first 40,000 acre-feet at 400 cfs (180,000
gpm); March 14, 1955 for the next 40,000 acre-feet at 668 cfs (300,600 gpm)
and July 25, 1983 for the remaining 75,000 acre-feet at 900 cfs (405,000 gpm).
The diversion is subject to a special condition restricting diversion to streamflow
exclusive of contract water released by the Brazos River Authority for downstream
use. Applicant seeks to amend Certificate of Adjudication No 12-5322, as amended,
to add a diversion point on the Brazos River approximately 65 miles up-stream
of the currently authorized point to be located 6.4 miles S 1.7 degrees W
from the City of Hempstead in Waller County, also being 30.004 degrees N Latitude
and 96.080 degrees W Longitude. No increase in the diversion amount, the diversion
rate, or the place of use is being requested. The amendment application was
received on August 28, 2001. Additional information was received on November
12, 2001 and November 30, 2001. The application was determined to be administratively
complete on December 12, 2001. Written public comments and requests for a
public meeting should be submitted to the Office of Chief Clerk, at the address
provided in the information section below, within 30 days of the date of newspaper
publication of the notice. A public meeting is intended for the taking of
public comment, and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will
be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree
of public interest in the application. The TNRCC may grant a contested case
hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed within 30
days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice. The Executive
Director may approve the application unless a written request for a contested
case hearing is filed within 30 days after newspaper publication of this notice.
APPLICATION NO. 5771 Three Par Golf, Inc., 417 South 11th Street, Abilene,
Texas 79602, applicant, seeks a Water Use Permit pursuant to Texas Water Code
(TWC) 11.121 and 11.143 and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Rules 30 TAC 295.1, et seq. Published and mailed notice of the application
are given pursuant to 30 TAC 295.152 and 295.153 to all of the water right
holders in the Brazos River Basin. Applicant seeks authorization to maintain
an existing dam and reservoir on Button Willow Creek, tributary of Cedar Creek,
tributary of Elm Creek, tributary of the Clear Fork Brazos River, tributary
of the Brazos River, the Brazos River Basin in Taylor County. Pursuant to
a Water Supply Contract with the City of Abilene, applicant also seeks authorization
to divert and use not to exceed 20 acre-feet of purchased effluent water per
annum from a point on the aforesaid reservoir for agricultural use to irrigate
12 acres of land out of 34 acre tract in the Blind Asylum Lands Original Survey
No. 66, Abstract No. 719 in Taylor County. Water will be diverted from the
reservoir at a maximum rate of 0.133 cfs (60 gpm). The reservoir has a capacity
of 20.8 acre-feet with a surface area of 5.2 acres. Station 1 on the centerline
of the dam is located S 40 degrees E, 2,600 feet from the Blind Asylum Lands
Original Survey No. 66, Abstract No. 719 in Taylor County, at Latitude 32.40
degrees N, Longitude 99.74 degrees W. The diversion point is located S 37
degrees E, 2,650 feet from the northwest corner of the aforesaid survey, also
being at Latitude 32.40 degrees N, Longitude 99.74 degrees W. Ownership of
the land is evidenced by Warranty Deed Nos. 6324 and 6325, Vol. 1583, Pages
406-412, as recorded in the Taylor County Records. Three Par Golf, Inc. will
maintain the water level of the reservoir with purchased effluent water from
the City of Abilene. The application was received on January 30, 2001. Additional
information was received on May 11, 2001. The Executive Director reviewed
the application and determined it to be administratively complete on April
12, 2002. Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should
be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the
information section below within 30 days of the date of newspaper publication
of the notice. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment
and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the
Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public
interest in the application. The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing
on this application if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days from
the date of newspaper publication of this notice. The Executive Director may
approve the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing
is filed within 30 days after newspaper publication of this notice.
PROPOSED PERMIT NO. 8226 Hilltop Holdings, Inc., 6978 I.H. 35, New Braunfels,
Texas 78130, seeks a Temporary Water Use Permit pursuant to 11.138, Texas
Water Code, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC
295.1, et seq. Pursuant to 30 TAC 295.153, this notice should be mailed to
the downstream water right holders of record in the Guadalupe River Basin.
Applicant seeks authorization to divert and use 99 acre-feet of water within
a period of three years from unnamed tributary of Water Hole Creek, a tributary
of York Creek, a tributary of the San Marcos River, tributary of the Guadalupe
River, Guadalupe River Basin for storage in an off-channel reservoir for recreational
purposes. The water will also be used for the initial fill of the reservoir
and to compensate for evaporative losses. The reservoir is located 5.8 miles
northeast of New Braunfels, Texas, bearing N64.4 degrees W, 1099.2 feet from
the northeast corner of a three lot subdivision no. 23 of the A.M. Esnaurizar
Eleven League Grant, Comal County, also being 29.8 degrees N Latitude and
98.1 degrees W Longitude, and will impound a maximum of 39.1 acre-feet of
water with a total surface area of 8.1 acres. The application was received
on April 18, 2002. Additional fees were received on May 3, 2002. The application
was declared administratively complete on May 3, 2002. Written public comments
and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of Chief
Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below by June 4,
2002. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is
not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive
Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest
in the application. The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application
if a written hearing request is filed by June 4, 2002. The Executive Director
may approve the application unless a written request for a contested case
hearing is filed by June 4, 2002.
Information Section
A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not
a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director
determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in an application.
The Executive Director can consider approval of an application unless a
written request for a contested case hearing is filed. To request a contested
case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group
or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone
number, and fax number, if any: (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3)
the statement [I/we] request a contested case hearing; and (4) a brief and
specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a
way not common to the general public. You may also submit any proposed conditions
to the requested application which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for
a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the TNRCC Office
of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.
If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the
requested permit and may forward the application and hearing request to the
TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting
should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O.
Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process,
please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address. For
additional information, individual members of the general public may contact
the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding
the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.
TRD-200203137
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 22, 2002
Request for Proposals to Conduct a Thoroughfare Assessment Program in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area
This request by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)
for consultant services is filed under the provisions of Government Code,
Chapter 2254.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments is requesting written proposals
from consultants to conduct a Thoroughfare Assessment Program in the Dallas-Fort
Worth Metropolitan Area. The Program will maximize the capacity of the existing
arterial system by implementing low cost capital improvements on selected
thoroughfares. Engineering services will be required as part of this project
and multiple consultant firms may be selected to perform the required tasks.
The selected consultant firm(s) will implement a Thoroughfare Assessment Program
to audit selected thoroughfares, assess operational characteristics, estimate
air quality benefits of proposed improvements, and develop and implement recommended
improvements.
Due Date
Proposals must be submitted no later than 5 p.m., Central Daylight Time,
on Friday, June 28, 2002, to Natalie Bettger, Senior Transportation Planner,
North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington,
Texas 76011. For more information and to obtain copies of the Request for
Proposals, contact Natalie Bettger at (817) 695-9280. Questions concerning
the Instructions for Proposals or the Scope of Services should be submitted
to Natalie Bettger by e-mail at nbettger@dfwinfo.com by Friday, June 7, 2002.
A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on June 12, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the NCTCOG
offices to provide an overview and answer questions regarding the RFP. Consultants
need to be willing and able to interview, if necessary, on July 9, 2002.
Contract Award Procedures
The firm selected to perform this study will be recommended by a Consultant
Selection Committee (CSC). The CSC will use evaluation criteria and methodology
consistent with the scope of services contained in the Request for Proposals.
The NCTCOG Executive Board will review the CSC's recommendations and, if found
acceptable, will issue a contract award.
Regulations
NCTCOG, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78
Statute 252, 42 United States Code 2000(d) to 2000(d)(1); and Title 49, Code
of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of
the Secretary, Part 1, Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of
the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies
all proposers that it will affirmatively assure that in regard to any contract
entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises
will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this
invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color,
sex, age, national origin, or disability in consideration of an award.
TRD-200203029
R. Michael Eastland
Executive Director
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Filed: May 15, 2002
Correction of Error--RFP Concerning Texas Families: Together and Safe Services
The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services published a
Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide Texas Families: Together and Safe services
in the May 10, 2002, issue of the
Texas Register
(27 TexReg 4219).
Due to an agency error, the State Internet Site address was published incorrectly.
The correct address is http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us
TRD-200203095
C. Ed Davis
Deputy Director, Legal Services
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Filed: May 20, 2002
Notice of Application for a Certificate to Provide Retail Electric Service
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on May 15, 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 PG&E Energy Trading - Power,
L.P. for Retail Electric Provider (REP) certification, Docket Number 25908.
Applicant's requested service area by geography or service area by customers
includes the geographic area of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas
(ERCOT).
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 June 7, 2002. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200203067
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 17, 2002
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on May 13, 2002, for a service provider
certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151
- 54.156 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application
follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Charles Lynn Morrison Sr., doing
business as C&C Communications for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating
Authority, Docket Number 25893.
Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the exchanges of Greenville,
Cash, Wolfe City, Quinlan, Tawakoni, Cumby, and Emory throughout the 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 June 5, 2002. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200203030
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utiltity Commission of Texas
Filed: May 15, 2002
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application on May 13, 2002, for a service provider
certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151
- 54.156 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application
follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Western Communications, Inc. for
a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 25894.
Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service, ADSL, ISDN, HDSL,
SDSL, RADSL, VDSL, Optical Services, T1-Private Line, Switch 56 KBPS, Frame
Relay, Fractional T1, long distance, and wireless services.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the area of Texas
currently served by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Verizon Southwest,
Inc., Sugar Land Telephone Company, and United Telephone Company of Texas,
Inc., doing business as Sprint.
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 June 5, 2002. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200203031
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 15, 2002
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of an application to discontinue Switchlink Plus and
Digital Switched 56 Service pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208.
Docket Style and Number: Application of Central Telephone Company of Texas,
Inc. doing business as Sprint to Discontinue Switchlink Plus and Digital Switched
56 Service Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208; P.U.C. Docket
Number 25836.
The Application: Central Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. (Sprint) states
these are non- chargeable features for which there has been no customer demand
for the past three years and there is no anticipated future customer demand.
Sprint stated that this proposed revision has previously become effective
in Sprint's Local Telephone Company's Tariff FCC Number 3.
The commission has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive
Rule §26.208.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or
call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or (888)
782-8477. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY)
may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free)
1-800-735-2989.
TRD-200203048
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2002
On May 14, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and SBC Advanced Solutions, 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 25904. 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
25904. 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 June 14, 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 25904.
TRD-200203044
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2002
On May 14, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and IP Communications Corporation, 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 25905. 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
25905. 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 June 14, 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 25905.
TRD-200203045
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2002
On May 15, 2002, ICG Telecom Group, Inc. and Verizon Southwest, collectively
referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment
to an existing interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56,
(codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code)
(FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated,
Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application
has been designated Docket Number 25911. 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
25911. 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 June 17, 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 25911.
TRD-200203051
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2002
On May 15, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and Vartec Telecom, 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 25912. 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
25912. 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 June 17, 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 25912.
TRD-200203052
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2002
On May 15, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and Extel Enterprises, 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 25913. 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
25913. 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 June 17, 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 25913.
TRD-200203053
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2002
On May 16, 2002, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company and 1stTel, 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 25915. 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
25915. 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 June 18, 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 25915.
TRD-200203068
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 17, 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. Texas Alltel, Inc. Application for Approval of
LRIC Study for new Customized Number Service Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive
Rule §26.214 on May 29, 2002, Docket Number 25916.
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 25916. 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-200203109
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 21, 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. Sugar Land Telephone Company Application for Approval
of LRIC Study for new Customized Number Service Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive
Rule §26.214 on May 29, 2002, Docket Number 25917.
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 25917. 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-200203110
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 21, 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. Sugar Land Telephone Company Application for Approval
of LRIC Study for new T-1 Bundle Service Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214
on May 31, 2002, Docket Number 25922.
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 25922. 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-200203111
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 21, 2002
On May 13, 2002, AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. and Peoples Telephone
Cooperative, 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 25895. 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 25895. 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 June 14, 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 25895.
TRD-200203037
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2002
On May 13, 2002, AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. and Guadalupe Valley
Telephone Cooperative, 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 25896. 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 25896. 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 June 14, 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 25896.
TRD-200203038
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2002
On May 13, 2002, AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. and Alenco Communications,
Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for
approval of interconnection agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56,
(codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code)
(FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated,
Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2002) (PURA). The joint application
has been designated Docket Number 25897. 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 25897. 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 June 14, 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 25897.
TRD-200203039
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2002
On May 13, 2002, AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. and Cumby Telephone Cooperative,
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 25898. 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 25898. 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 June 14, 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 25898.
TRD-200203040
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2002
On May 13, 2002, AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. and Blossom Telephone
Company, 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 25899. 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 25899. 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 June 14, 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 25899.
TRD-200203041
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2002
On May 13, 2002, AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. and Lipan Telephone Company,
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 25900. 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 25900. 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 June 14, 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 25900.
TRD-200203042
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2002
On May 13, 2002, AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. and XIT Rural Telephone
Cooperative, 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 25901. 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 25901. 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 June 14, 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 25901.
TRD-200203043
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2002
On May 15, 2002, CityNet 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 25909. 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 25909. 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 June 17, 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 25909.
TRD-200203049
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2002
On May 15, 2002, Excel Telecommunications, 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 25910. 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 25910. 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 June 17, 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 25910.
TRD-200203050
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2002
Under Project Number 25317,
PUC Proceeding to
Develop Forms Pertaining to Retail Electric Providers and Aggregators
,
the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) is developing forms for
retail electric providers (REPs) and aggregators to use in filing the annual
reports required by P.U.C. Substantive Rules §25.107(i)(4) and §25.111(i)(6),
respectively. In addition, this proceeding will address any other forms determined
prudent for processing amendments to, relinquishment of, or other processes
pertaining to REP certification or aggregator registration.
The commission approved a REP Annual Report Form in this proceeding. It
is posted on the commission's website at www.puc.state.tx.us/electric/forms.
Commission staff is now developing an annual report form for aggregators.
The commission will make available for comment copies of a Draft Aggregator
Annual Report Form in Central Records and on the commission's website for
Project Number 25317 on May 31, 2002 (www.puc.state.tx.us/electric/projects).
Parties are requested to provide comment on the draft forms by Friday, June
14, 2002. Reply comments are due Friday, June 21, 2002.
Sixteen copies of comments may be filed with the commission's Filing Clerk,
Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326,
Austin, Texas 78711- 3326. All comments should reference Project Number 25317.
Questions concerning Project Number 25317 may be referred to Jan Bargen,
Policy Development Division, (512) 936-7243. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals
with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200203108
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 21, 2002
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) request comments regarding
Project Number 25433,
Rulemaking to Address Municipal
Authorized Review of Access Line Reporting
. This rulemaking is pursuant
to Texas Local Government Code §283.056(c)(3), which references a municipality's
right "… to conduct an authorized review of the provider to ensure
compliance with the access line reporting requirements of this chapter if
commenced within 90 days after the filing of a certificated telecommunications
provider's report of access lines."
By June 14, 2002, the commission requests comments from all interested
municipalities including:
1. A general description of their proposed municipal authorized review
process;
2. A description of the audit objective in applying certain procedures
in the above review process;
3. Any internal control policies and procedures the CTPs should establish
to provide assurance that these objectives are met in lieu of an authorized
review;
4. Under what circumstances a municipality would rely on a compliance report
assessing the error rate in the quarterly access line data issued by an independent
third-party auditor;
5. A list and general description of the necessary information and documentation
to which municipalities desire access as a part of the process;
6. A brief statement justifying the necessity for access to the documentation
listed above;
7. A list of scenarios that might trigger the municipal authorized review
process;
8. Proposed rule language that would address this process.
By June 28, 2002, the commission requests reply comments from all interested
certificated telecommunications providers addressing the municipal comments
of June 14, 2002 and further including:
1. What constitutes CTP compliance with the "adequate proof" provision
as discussed in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.465(g)(2)(B)(iv);
2. Whether a notarized statement from an independent third-party auditor
assessing the error rate in the quarterly access line data would preclude
a municipal authorized review;
3. A brief statement of the methodology used in determining "uncollectibles."
4. The minimal generic terms of a nondisclosure agreement necessary for
a municipal authorized review; and
5. Proposed rule language that would address the municipal authorized review
process.
Responses may be filed by submitting 16 copies to the commission's Filing
Clerk, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, PO
Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. Electronic copies should also be submitted.
All responses should reference Project Number 25433.
Questions concerning this notice should be referred to Hayden Childs, Telecommunications
Policy Analyst, Telecommunications Division, (512) 936-7390 or hayden.childs@puc.state.tx.us.
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact
the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-200203120
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 21, 2002
Correction of Errors
The Railroad Commission of Texas proposed new 16 TAC §4.103, concerning
Definitions. As published in the May 17, 2002,
Texas
Register
(27 TexReg 4284), two commas were omitted from paragraph (29),
"Gas plant evaporation/retention pit". Commas should follow the phrase "at
a gasoline plant," and "natural gas liquids processing plant,". The text of
paragraph (29) on page 4285 should read as follows.
(29) Gas plant evaporation/retention pit--A pit used for storage or disposal
of cooling tower blowdown, water condensed from natural gas, or other waste
water generated at a gasoline plant, natural gas or natural gas liquids processing
plant, or a pressure maintenance or repressurizing plant."
The Railroad Commission of Texas proposed new 16 TAC §4.139. On page
4293, paragraph (b)(5), a word was omitted. As published, the text reads,
"(5) for a permit for only, a topographic map..." The word "disposal" was
inadvertently omitted. The correct wording should be: "(5) for a permit for
disposal only, a topographic map..."
TRD-200203219
Filed: May 23, 2002
Request for Proposal - Public Transportation Division
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces a Request for
Proposal (RFP) for private consultant services from project initiation to
thirty-six months later, with an option to renew for an additional twenty-four
months. The project will be funded with 80% Federal Transit Administration §5313
program funding; state funds will provide the remaining 20%. The Public Transportation
Division of TxDOT will administer the contract. The RFP will be released on
May 31, 2002.
Purpose
: The purpose of the funding is to
conduct a transit system management performance review and develop a transportation
development plan for selected rural transit systems and their subcontractors.
The project will involve a detailed examination of the environment in which
the transit system operates. The review will assess the performance of each
operational unit, as well as the effectiveness and efficiency of the system
as a whole. The review will also assess the decision-making process used by
local officials to oversee performance and the organizational structure of
the system. The transportation development plan will include a profile of
existing service and users, and a needs assessment and demand estimation.
Various service alternatives will be considered before developing a final
service plan with an accompanying implementation program and funding plan.
A minimum of three on-site visits to the transit agency are required.
Eligible Applicants
: Eligible applicants
include, but are not limited to, organizations that provide private consulting
services to the rural public transit industry.
Availability of Funds
: A maximum of $950,000
will be available over a five-year period. Initially, $175,000 will be available
for approximately a fifteen month period to fund management reviews and transportation
development plans for five rural transit systems identified in the RFP.
Program Goal
: Title 43, Texas Administrative
Code, §31.36 requires FTA §5311 grant recipients to develop performance
goals for each fiscal year. The intent is to ensure that Texas' Rural Transit
Districts (RTDs) are being operated in the most efficient and cost-effective
manner possible. This project uses private consulting services to conduct
management performance reviews and transportation development plans to aid
specific RTDs. It is intended to provide technical assistance to the target
agencies.
Review and Award Criteria
: Each application
will first be screened for completeness and timeliness. Proposals that are
deemed incomplete or arrive after the deadline will not be reviewed. A team
of reviewers from the Public Transportation Division and the transit industry
will evaluate the proposals as to the private consultant's competence, knowledge,
and qualifications and as to the reasonableness of the proposed fee for the
services. The criteria and review process are further described in the RFP.
Deadlines
: TxDOT must receive proposals prepared
according to instructions in the RFP package at or before 1:00 p.m. Central
Daylight Time, July 3, 2002.
To Obtain a Copy of the RFP
: Requests for
a copy of the RFP should be submitted to Karen Dunlap, Texas Department of
Transportation, Public Transportation Division, 125 East 11th Street, Austin,
Texas 78701-2483. Telephone (512) 416-2817. Fax (512) 416-2830. Email:
kdunlap@dot.state.tx.us
Copies will also be available on TxDOT's Public Transportation web page
at:
http://www.dot.state.tx.us/insdtdot/orgchart/ptn/ptninfo/pubtrans.htm
or
http://www.dot.state.tx.us Select
Public Transportation
.
TRD-200203123
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: May 22, 2002
The Airport Sponsors listed through their agent, the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT), intend to engage aviation professional engineering
firms for services pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A.
TxDOT, Aviation Division will solicit and receive qualifications for professional
engineering design services as described in the project scope for each project
listed.
Airport Sponsor
: Town of Addison, Addison
Municipal Airport. TxDOT CSJ No.: 0218ADDON. Project Scope: Provide engineering/design
services to reconstruct parking and taxilane pavement and reconstruct apron.
Project Manager: Tony Krauss.
Airport Sponsor
: City of Bonham, Jones Field.
TxDOT CSJ No.: 0201BNHAM. Project Scope: Provide engineering/design services
to extend Runway 17-35 17 end; rehabilitate, construct turnarounds and mark
Runway 17-35; extend and replace Medium Intensity Runway Lights Runway 17-35;
overlay stub taxiway; reconstruct hanger access taxiways; rehabilitate apron;
upgrade signage; rehabilitate rotating beacon and tower; install fencing for
Runway 17 extension; closure of FM 898 and install erosion/sedimentation controls.
Project Manager: Tony Krauss.
Airport Sponsor
: County of Crockett, Houston
County Airport. TxDOT CSJ No.: 0211CROCK. Project Scope: Provide engineering/design
services to extend Runway 2; overlay and mark Runway 2-20; extend Medium Intensity
Runway Lights Runway 2; construct turnaround Runway 2; construct partial parallel
taxiway; rehabilitate cross taxiways; reconstruct taxiway from Runway 20 to
apron and reconstruct apron. Project Manager: Tony Krauss.
Airport Sponsor
: County of Montgomery, Montgomery
County Airport. TxDOT CSJ No.: 0212CONRE. Project Scope: Provide engineering/design
services to improve drainage on south side of airport. Project Manager: Bijan
Jamalabad.
Interested firms shall utilize the Form 439, titled "Aviation Engineering
Services Questionnaire", (August 2000 version). The forms may be requested
from TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483,
Phone number, 1-800-68-PILOT (74568). The form may be emailed by request or
downloaded from the TxDOT web site, URL address:
http://www.dot.state.tx.us./insdtdot/orgchart/avn/avninfo/avninfo.htm
Download the file from the selection
"Engineer Services
Questionnaire Packet"
. The form may not be altered in any way, and
all printing must be in black.
QUALIFICATIONS WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT
. (Note: The form is an MS Word,
Version 7, document).
Two completed, unfolded copies of Form 439 (August 2000 version), for each
project of interest to the engineer must be postmarked by U. S. Mail by midnight
June 13, 2002 (CDST). Mailing address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th
Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483. Overnight delivery must be received by 4:00
p.m. (CDST) on June 14, 2002; overnight address: TxDOT, Aviation Division,
200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, 78704. Hand delivery must be received
by 4:00 p.m. June 14, 2002 (CDST); hand delivery address: 150 E. Riverside
Drive, 5th Floor, South Tower, Austin, Texas 78704. The two pages of instructions
should not be forwarded with the completed questionnaires. Electronic facsimiles
will not be accepted.
E-MAIL DELIVERY OPTION
Your form 439 may
be emailed to TxDOT, at email address
AVNRFQ@dot.state.tx.us
Emails must be received by 4:00 p.m. June 13, 2002
(CDST)
. Received times will be determined by the marked time and date
as the email is received into the TxDOT network system. Please allow sufficient
time to ensure delivery into the TxDOT system by the deadline. After receipt,
you will be electronically notified of receipt by return email. Return notification
may be delayed by a day or two, as the forms will be opened and printed at
the TxDOT offices. Before emailing the form, please confirm your completion
of the form.
TxDOT will directly print the transmittal
and not change the formatting or information contained on the form following
receipt.
Signatures will not be required on electronically submitted
forms. You may type in the responsible party's name on the signature line.
Each airport sponsor's duly appointed committee will review all professional
qualifications and may select three to five firms to submit proposals. Those
firms selected will be required to provide more detailed, project-specific
proposals which address the project team, technical approach, Disadvantage
Business Enterprise (DBE) participation or Historically Underutilized Business
(HUB) participation, design schedule, and other project matters, prior to
the final selection process. The final engineer selection by the sponsor's
committee will generally be made following the completion of review of Request
for Qualification statements/proposals and/or engineer interviews. Each airport
sponsor reserves the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications,
and to conduct new professional services selection procedures.
If there are any procedural questions, please contact Karon Wiedemann,
Director, Grant Management, or the designated Project Manager for technical
questions at 1-800-68-PILOT (74568).
TRD-200203124
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: May 22, 2002
The Airport Sponsors listed, through their agent, the Texas Department
of Transportation (TxDOT), intend to engage aviation professional services
pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A. TxDOT will solicit
and receive qualifications for professional services to update the airport
layout plans for the two groups of projects listed to the current standards
listed in FAA AC 150/5300 -13:
Group O - Airport Sponsors
: City of Memphis
(Memphis Municipal Airport); City of Quanah, (Quanah Municipal Airport); County
of Wilbarger (Wilbarger County Airport). TxDOT Project No. ALP GROUP O. Number
of copies to submit: 4
Group P - Airport Sponsors
: County of Angelina
(Angelina County Airport); County of Hardin (Hawthorne Field); City of Pineland,
(Pineland Municipal Airport). TxDOT Project No.: ALP Group P. Number of copies
to submit: 4
Interested firms shall utilize
Form 439-PLN
titled "Aviation Planning Services Questionnaire" (
August 2000 version
). The forms may be requested from TxDOT, Aviation
Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483, Phone number, 1-800-68-PILOT
(74568). The form may be emailed by request or downloaded from the TxDOT web
site, URL address
http://www.dot.state.tx.us./insdtdot/orgchart/avn/avninfo/avninfo.htm
Download the file from the selection "Consultant Services Questionnaire
Packet". The form may not be altered in any way, and all printing must be
in black.
QUALIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANY
OTHER FORMAT
.
Those interested consultants should submit the specified number of unfolded
copies of Form 439-PLN (August 2000 version), for each group of interest to
the consultant and must be postmarked by U. S. Mail by midnight June 20, 2002.
Mailing address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas
78701-2483. Overnight delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. on June 21, 2002;
overnight address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin,
Texas, 78704. Hand delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. June 21, 2002; hand
delivery address: 150 E. Riverside Drive, 5th Floor, South Tower, Austin,
Texas 78704. The two pages of instructions should not be forwarded with the
completed questionnaires. Electronic facsimiles will not be accepted.
EMAIL DELIVERY OPTION
Your Form 439-PLN may
be emailed to TxDOT, at email address
AVNRFQ@dot.state.tx.us
Emails must be received by 4:00 p.m. June 20, 2002
(CDST)
. Received times will be determined by the marked time and date
as the email is received into the TxDOT network system. Please allow sufficient
time to ensure delivery into the TxDOT system by the deadline. After receipt,
you will be electronically notified of the receipt. Return notification may
be delayed by a day or two, as the forms will be opened and printed at the
TxDOT offices. Before emailing the form, please confirm your completion of
the form.
TxDOT will directly print the transmittal
and not change the formatting or information contained on the form following
receipt.
Signatures will not be required on electronically submitted
forms. You may type in the responsible party's name on the signature line.
Consultant selection will be made by a committee composed of one representative
of each airport within the appropriate group. The committee will review all
professional qualifications and may either select from the qualifications
or select three to five firms to submit proposals. Those firms selected will
be required to provide more detailed, project-specific proposals which address
the project team, technical approach, Historically Underutilized Business
(HUB) participation, design schedule, and other project matters, prior to
the final selection process. Each selection committee for each group reserves
the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications, and to conduct
new professional services selection procedures.
If there are any procedural questions, please contact Karon Wiedemann,
Director, Grant Management, or the designated Project Manager, Bruce Ehly
for technical questions at 1-800-68-PILOT (74568).
TRD-200203125
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: May 22, 2002
Request for Proposals for Independent Single Audit of Federal Grant Awards
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Notice of Award
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Court Reporters Certification Board
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Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Texas Ethics Commission
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Notice of Public Hearing on the Children with Special Health Care Needs Services Program Rules
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Notice of Request for Proposals for the School Health Program's 2002/2003 School Year
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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Texas Department of Human Services
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Texas Lottery Commission
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Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Extension of Comment Period
Notice - Extension of Comment Period on the Review of Chapters 328, 330, 332
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North Central Texas Council of Governments
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Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
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Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
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Public Notice of Intent to File Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214
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Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement
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Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of PUC Proceeding to Develop Forms Pertaining to Aggregators and Request for Comments
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Request for Qualifications for Engineering Services - Aviation Division
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Texas Workers' Compensation Commission