Coastal Coordination Council
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 deemed administratively complete
for the following project(s) during the period of March 12, 2004, through
March 18, 2004. The public comment period for these projects will close at
5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2004.
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:
Applicant: Buckeye Gulf Coast Pipelines
;
Location: The 38-mile long pipeline originates at an intersection of an existing
pipeline corridor and FM 563 near the Moss Bluff area in Liberty County, Texas.
The coordinates of the origin are Latitude N 29°54'44"; Longitude W 94°41'58"
(N= 13,904,269.71; E= 3,330,656.76). The pipeline runs in a southern direction
and enters Trinity Bay at Latitude N 29°46'42"; Longitude W 94°43'51".
The pipeline terminates west of Dollar Point in Texas City, Galveston County,
Texas. The coordinates of the terminus are Latitude N 29°26'16"; Longitude
W 94°54'15" (N=13,730,358.13; E=3,271,411.96). Project Description: The
applicant proposes to construct a 38-mile 12-inch diameter pipeline to transport
hydrogen gas to consumers in Texas City. The project will have a 100-foot
right-of-way and will temporarily impact 26.84 acres of wetlands. Directional
drills will be utilized in crossing Hog Bayou, the Trinity River, the Houston
Ship Cannel, and the Dickinson Channel/Texas City Levee. The overall project
will result in 24.28 acres of temporary impacts to freshwater wetlands and
3.62 acres of permanent impacts to forested wetlands. Approximately 2.66 acres
of the forested wetlands are categorized as mixed hardwood and Chinese tallow
forest. The remaining 0.96-acre of forested wetland is dominated by Chinese
tallow. The pipeline route near the Houston Ship Channel, within blocks 262
and 249, crosses the oyster reef pad #5 on the west side and the South Boater
Cut on the east side of the channel. The applicant is resolving these areas
by utilizing directional drilling. Updated plans, of this crossing, will be
available if requested within the comment period. The applicant proposes to
restore the 24.28 acres of temporarily impacted wetland areas in the proposed
pipeline right of way by restoring the areas to pre-project contours and allowing
the area to naturally revegetate. The applicant will achieve a success rate
of 50% vegetative cover within 2 years. For the permanent forested wetland
impacts of 3.62 acres, the applicant will establish an in- lieu-fee agreement
with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation at the Lower Trinity River
Habitat Fund. The funds will contribute to the purchase of 15 acres of mixed
bottomland hardwood habitat within the Trinity River floodplain. The 15 acres
will be incorporated into the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge. The
monitoring plan is included with the project plans. CCC Project No.: 04-0063-F1;
Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #23290 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 §1251-1387). Note: The
consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas Railroad
Commission under §401 of the Clean Water Act.
Applicant: Robert Carl Bedgood
; Location:
The project is located southeast of the intersection of Scurlock Street and
Stella Street, in Port O'Connor, along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Calhoun
County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled:
Port O'Connor, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 14; Easting: 751712;
Northing: 3147735. Project Description: The permittee proposes to modify U.
S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit 22739. The proposed changes involve changing
the mitigation plan and adding structures for property owners. The mitigation
modification is necessary due to erosion incurred during Hurricane Claudia.
All dredging, bulkheading, and filling behind the bulkhead have been completed.
The permittee proposes to create 0.28-acre of smooth cord grass emergent intertidal
wetlands instead of the original 0.16-acre authorized. The elevation would
be stabilized above mean sea level using the excavated soils located in the
northwest corner of the basin. These consist of sand and loamy sands with
some organic content. Once the stabilized bed elevation is established, the
rock wavebreak fronting this bed and bulkhead would be completed. The permittee
proposes to install 0.21-acre of submerged hard substrate materials instead
of the 0.17-acre authorized in the original permit. This will function as
submerged habitat and wave absorption buffers for both the existing seagrass
beds and the created intertidal wetland, reducing further loss of existing
beds due to hydrologic forces and preventing the erosion of the clay lenses
the seagrass beds are situated upon. The permittee proposes to construct six
L-head piers in front of the bulkhead on the west side of Larry's Harbor for
the property owners of those lots. This would allow a full review of the entire
project instead of the property owners coming in independently without regard
to the mitigation area. Lastly, the permittee proposes to change the authorized
location of the boat ramp to avoid utility lines. CCC Project No.: 04-0067-F1;
Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #22739(01) 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 §1251-1387).
Applicant: Davis Petroleum Corporation
; Location:
The project is located in Texas State Tracts 99, 100, 113, 114, 131, and 205.
The proposed well is located in State Tract 99 in Galveston Bay, Chambers
County, Texas. The well can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled:
Smith Point, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 15; Easting: 319657;
Northing: 3277583. The first proposed pipeline will be installed from the
proposed well to the second proposed pipeline in Galveston Bay, Chambers County,
Texas. The tie-in location for the two proposed pipelines can be located on
the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Smith Point, Texas. Approximate UTM
Coordinates: Zone 15; Easting: 320577; Northing: 3276794. The second proposed
pipeline would be installed from a previously permitted well location to an
existing pipeline. The previously permitted well can be located on the U.S.G.S.
quadrangle map entitled: Smith Point, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates:
Zone 15; Easting: 320792; Northing: 3277140. The tie-in location at the existing
pipeline can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Bacliff,
Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 15; Easting: 316728; Northing: 3274393.
Project Description: The applicant proposes to erect and maintain structures
and to perform work to drill and produce the ST-99 Well No. 1. This activity
consists of the permanent placement of a 30-foot by 7-foot well platform and
a 70-foot by 70-foot production platform. During drilling operations the applicant
will place 2,667 cubic yards of shell, gravel, or crushed rock for the marine
barge pad. The barge pad will cover 24,000 square feet of mud bottom in Galveston
Bay. Upon successful completion of the well, the applicant proposes to install
an 8-inch pipeline for the production of the well. The first pipeline will
be 2,162 feet long and connect the well to a second proposed pipeline. The
applicant will bury the pipeline a minimum of 3 feet below the mudline by
trenching, boring, or jetting. The applicant also proposes to install a second
8-inch pipeline from a previously permitted well, ST-100 Well No. 1, to an
existing pipeline. The second proposed pipeline would be 15,447 feet long.
The applicant will bury the pipeline a minimum of 3 feet below the mudline
by trenching, boring, or jetting. There will be 11,310 total cubic yards of
bay bottom material displaced during installation of both pipelines. CCC Project
No.: 04-0076-F1 Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #23326
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 §1251-1387).
Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas
Railroad Commission under §401 of the Clean Water Act.
Applicant: Gulf Fiber Corporation
; Location:
The project is located in OCS federal waters, in the Gulf of Mexico, in the
Galveston Area coastwise safety fairway, in Block 362, Offshore Texas. Project
Description: The applicant proposes to modify Permit 21689 that authorized
the installation of 810,546 feet of 1.5-inch in diameter fiber optic cable
in the Gulf of Mexico. The applicant proposes to install the cable within
the coastwise safety fairway to a depth of 3 feet below the Gulf bottom. The
previously authorized permit required that 10 feet of cover be maintained
crossing the fairway. The applicant states that 3 feet of burial depth is
sufficient for protection against trawler door or anchor penetration given
the shear strength of the sediments. The applicant realizes that a ship anchor
weighing in excess of 5 tons could penetrate the sediments to a depth of more
than 3 feet and is aware of the risk and is willing to absorb the associated
costs for repair and lost service in this event. The cable will be installed
by jetting using a remotely operated vehicle equipped with a water jet system.
CCC Project No.: 04-0079-F1 Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application
#21689(01) is being evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403).
Applicant: Sterling Exploration and Production Co.,
LLC
; Location: The project is located in Matagorda Bay along State
Tracts 47, 48, and 52, Calhoun County, Texas. The project can be located on
the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Port Lavaca East, Texas. Approximate
UTM Coordinates NAD 27: Zone 14; Easting: 743008; Northing: 3159490 to the
U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Keller Bay, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates
NAD 27: Zone 14; Easting: 745858; Northing: 3158471. Project Description:
The applicant proposes to install 9,758 linear feet of 2- to 4-inch flowline.
Approximately 1.13 acre of native waterbottom will be temporarily affected
by the jetting activity. CCC Project No.: 04-0082-F1; Type of Application:
U.S.A.C.E. permit application #23321 is being evaluated under §10 of
the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403).
Applicant: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
;
Location: The project is located in Aransas Bay, off of Goose Island State
Park, on the Lamar Peninsula, 9 miles north of Rockport, Aransas County, Texas.
The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: St. Charles
Bay, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 14; Easting: 697257; Northing:
3112846. Project Description: The applicant proposes a shoreline protection
and marsh construction project for Goose Island. The shoreline protection
includes a 4,400-foot-long by 30-foot-wide breakwater and a 1,000-foot long
by 50-foot-wide access channel. The proposed 24-acre marsh will be constructed
with the use of confined dredged material from the access channel (5,500 yds3)
as well as dredged material from the 5,500-foot-long TPWD channel (26,000
yds3) and the 4,600-foot-long Neptune Harbor channel (34,000 yds3). CCC Project
No.: 04-0077-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #23307
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 §1251-1387).
Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality under §401 of the Clean Water Act.
Applicant: Byron and Sharon Cumberland
; Location:
The project is located at on Matagorda Bay at Lots 23 through 35 on Edgewater
Street, Alamo Beach, in Calhoun County, Texas. The project can be located
on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Port Lavaca East Texas. Approximate
UTM Coordinates: Zone 14; Easting: 738469; Northing: 3162909. Project Description:
The applicant proposes to place 527 cubic yards of fill material into Matagorda
Bay to construct a 390-foot concrete bulkhead and prevent further erosion
of this property. Two hundred eighty nine cubic yards of oyster shell fill
will be placed to construct a 12- inch thick pad in order to support a barge
during bulkhead construction. Two hundred thirty eight cubic yards of clean
fill material, from a borrow site owned by the applicant, is to be placed
behind the bulkhead to stabilize the structure. The stated purpose for the
fill is to reclaim eroded property on 13 lots in order to accommodate septic
systems for a housing development. Local ordinance requires 4,000 square feet
of unobstructed surface area for a septic system. CCC Project No.: 04-0087-F1;
Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #23298 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 §1251-1387).
Applicant: Laguna Development Group, Ltd.
;
Location: The project is located adjacent to Laguna Madre, southeast of the
intersection of State Highway 100 and F.M. Road 510 in Laguna Vista, Cameron
County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled:
Laguna Vista, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates: Zone 14; Easting: 671854;
Northing: 2886993. Project Description: The applicant proposes to fill 0.86
acres of saltwater coastal flat wetlands associated with the construction
of a 1,550 linear feet of bulkhead, of which 0.49 acres is after-the-fact.
An additional 0.05 acres of jurisdictional area is to be filled in association
with slope stabilization on either side of an existing 900-foot drainage ditch
located on the north part of the property. The ditch contains a 0.55-acre
mature mangrove community that is to be preserved as part of the applicant's
proposed mitigation. Additional mitigation includes the enhancement of 1.43
acres of existing onsite wetlands. The proposed and existing bulkhead is intended
to service a 70+ lot residential subdivision. The applicant further proposes
to install a wildlife observation platform that is connected to the proposed
bulkhead with a 70-foot-long by 6-foot-wide boardwalk. The applicant's agent
has stated that a deed restriction/covenant will be established that will
prohibit the construction of docks or any other structures waterward of the
bulkhead. CCC Project No.: 04-0088-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit
application #23330 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 §1251-1387). Note: The consistency review for this project may
be conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality under §401
of the Clean Water Act.
Applicant: Triton Coastal Ventures
; Location:
The project is located in and adjacent to Eckerts Bayou, Galveston, Galveston
County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled:
Lake Como, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates of the project site are: Zone
15; Easting: 311955; Northing: 3234319; mitigation site: Zone 15, Easting:
297760, Northing: 3223324. Project Description: The applicant proposes to
fill a total of 0.40 acres of jurisdictional waters, including wetlands, for
the purpose of constructing a waterfront residential subdivision. Fill will
be discharged into 0.33 acres for the raising of pads for home sites. The
remaining 0.07-acre of waters will be filled for the construction of a concrete
breakwater 25 to 30 feet from and parallel to the existing shore. The proposed
breakwater will be constructed of sacks of concrete stacked with breaks every
100 feet to allow for tidal exchange. Additionally, the applicant proposes
to construct three piers, and a boardwalk parallel to the shoreline. The applicant
proposes to mitigate for the impacts by excavating 3.1 acres of uplands of
a 24-acre tract of land and creating high marsh habitat. The 24-acre tract
would be placed into a conservation easement. CCC Project No.: 04-0089-F1;
Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #23140 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 §1251-1387).
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 on the applications listed above may be obtained from
Ms. Diane P. Garcia, Council Secretary, Coastal Coordination Council, P.O.
Box 12873, Austin, Texas 78711-2873, 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-200402090
Larry L. Laine
Chief Clerk/Deputy Land Commissioner, General Land Office
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: March 24, 2004
Notice of Request for Proposals
Pursuant to Sections 403.011, 2155.001, and 2156.121, Texas Government
Code, and Chapter 54, Subchapter F, Sections 54.602, 54.611 - 618, and 54.636,
Texas Education Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller), on
behalf of the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board (Board), announces
the issuance of its Request for Proposals (RFP #167k) for global bond investment
management services for the Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan, the state's prepaid
higher education tuition program and one of the Texas Tomorrow Funds (Program).
The funds to be managed are funds from contracts and investments of the Program.
The Comptroller and the Board request proposals from qualified firms for global
bond investment management services for the Program's portfolio. The Comptroller,
as Chair and Executive Director of the Board, is issuing this RFP in order
that the Board may move forward with retaining the necessary investment manager(s).
The Comptroller and the Board reserve the right to award more than one contract
under the RFP. If approved by the Board, the successful respondent(s) will
be expected to begin performance of the contract on or about July 6, 2004.
Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact John
C. Wright, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts,
111 E. 17th St., Room G-24, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 305-8673, to obtain
a complete copy of the RFP. The Comptroller will mail copies of the RFP only
to those parties specifically requesting a copy. The RFP will be available
for pick-up at the above referenced address on Friday, April 2, 2004, between
2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business
hours thereafter. The Comptroller will also make the entire RFP available
electronically on the Texas Marketplace after Friday, April 2, 2004, 2:00
p.m. CZT. The website address is http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us.
Questions and Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent: All written inquiries, questions,
and non-mandatory Letters of Intent to propose must be received at the above-referenced
address not later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT) on Tuesday, April 13, 2004. Prospective
respondents are encouraged to fax non-mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions
to (512) 475-0973 to ensure timely receipt. The Letter of Intent must be addressed
to John C. Wright, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, and must contain
the information as stated in the corresponding Section of the RFP and be signed
by an official of that entity. Non-mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions
received after this time and date will not be considered. On or before Thursday,
April 15, 2004, the Comptroller expects to post responses to questions as
a revision to the Texas Marketplace notice on the issuance of this RFP.
Closing Date: Proposals must be delivered to the Office of the Deputy General
Counsel for Contracts, at the location specified above (ROOM G24) no later
than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Wednesday, April 21, 2004. Proposals received in
ROOM G24 after this time and date will not be considered regardless of the
reason for the late delivery and receipt. Respondents are encouraged to and
solely responsible for verifying timely receipt of proposals in that office
(ROOM G24).
Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated under the evaluation criteria
outlined in the RFP. The Board shall make the final decision on any contract
award or awards resulting from this RFP.
The Comptroller and the Board each reserve the right, in their sole discretion,
to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. The Comptroller and the
Board are not obligated to execute any contracts on the basis of this notice
or the distribution of any RFP. The Comptroller and the Board shall not pay
for any costs incurred by any entity in responding to this notice or the RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events pertaining to this solicitation is as
follows: Issuance of RFP - April 2, 2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Non-Mandatory Letter
of Intent to propose and Questions Due - April 13, 2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Official
Responses to Questions posted - April 15, 2004; Proposals Due - April 21,
2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - July 1, 2004, or as soon thereafter
as practical; Commencement of Project Activities - July 6, 2004.
TRD-200402074
William Clay Harris
Assistant General Counsel, Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: March 22, 2004
Pursuant to Sections 403.011, 2155.001, and 2156.121, Texas Government
Code, and Chapter 54, Subchapter F, Sections 54.602, 54.611 - 618, and 54.636,
Texas Education Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller), on
behalf of the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board (Board), announces
the issuance of its Request for Proposals (RFP #167l) for high yield bond
investment management services for the Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan, the
state's prepaid higher education tuition program and one of the Texas Tomorrow
Funds (Program). The funds to be managed are funds from contracts and investments
of the Program. The Comptroller and the Board request proposals from qualified
firms for high yield bond investment management services for the Program's
portfolio. The Comptroller, as Chair and Executive Director of the Board,
is issuing this RFP in order that the Board may move forward with retaining
the necessary investment manager(s). The Comptroller and the Board reserve
the right to award more than one contract under the RFP. If approved by the
Board, the successful respondent(s) will be expected to begin performance
of the contract on or about July 6, 2004.
Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact John
C. Wright, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts,
111 E. 17th St., Room G-24, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 305-8673, to obtain
a complete copy of the RFP. The Comptroller will mail copies of the RFP only
to those parties specifically requesting a copy. The RFP will be available
for pick-up at the above referenced address on Friday, April 2, 2004, between
2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business
hours thereafter. The Comptroller will also make the entire RFP available
electronically on the Texas Marketplace after Friday, April 2, 2004, 2:00
p.m. CZT. The website address is http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us.
Questions and Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent: All written inquiries, questions,
and non-mandatory Letters of Intent to propose must be received at the above-referenced
address not later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT) on Wednesday, April 14, 2004. Prospective
respondents are encouraged to fax non-mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions
to (512) 475-0973 to ensure timely receipt. The Letter of Intent must be addressed
to John C. Wright, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, and must contain
the information as stated in the corresponding Section of the RFP and be signed
by an official of that entity. Non-mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions
received after this time and date will not be considered. On or before Friday,
April 16, 2004, the Comptroller expects to post responses to questions as
a revision to the Texas Marketplace notice on the issuance of this RFP.
Closing Date: Proposals must be delivered to the Office of the Deputy General
Counsel for Contracts, at the location specified above (ROOM G24) no later
than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Thursday, April 22, 2004. Proposals received in ROOM
G24 after this time and date will not be considered regardless of the reason
for the late delivery and receipt. Respondents are encouraged to and solely
responsible for verifying timely receipt of proposals in that office (ROOM
G24).
Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated under the evaluation criteria
outlined in the RFP. The Board shall make the final decision on any contract
award or awards resulting from this RFP.
The Comptroller and the Board each reserve the right, in their sole discretion,
to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. The Comptroller and the
Board are not obligated to execute any contracts on the basis of this notice
or the distribution of any RFP. The Comptroller and the Board shall not pay
for any costs incurred by any entity in responding to this notice or the RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events pertaining to this solicitation is as
follows: Issuance of RFP - April 2, 2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Non-Mandatory Letter
of Intent to propose and Questions Due - April 14, 2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Official
Responses to Questions posted - April 16, 2004; Proposals Due - April 22,
2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - July 1, 2004, or as soon thereafter
as practical; Commencement of Project Activities - July 6, 2004.
TRD-200402075
William Clay Harris
Assistant General Counsel, Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: March 22, 2004
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 Sections 303.003
and 303.009, Tex. Fin. Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sections 303.003 and 303.009 for the
period of 03/29/04 - 04/04/04 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sections 303.003 and 303.09 for the
period of 03/29/04 - 04/04/04 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
1
Credit for personal, family or household
use.
2
Credit for business, commercial, investment
or other similar purpose.
TRD-200402080
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: March 23, 2004
Request for Vendor Enrollment
The Concho Valley Workforce Development Board through its One-Stop Contractor,
ACS State and Local Solutions, operating the Texas Workforce Center of the
Concho Valley is seeking enrollment from organizations to provide gasoline
upon receipt of an authorized voucher by a program client in the following
counties: Coke, Concho, Crockett, Irion, Kimble, Mason, McCulloch, Menard,
Reagan, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, and Tom Green.
All types of provider sources will be reviewed and considered for acceptance
and use in accordance with the Federal and State guidelines.
Applicant Requirements:
Proposers must have
adequate personnel capabilities necessary to implement the goals and objectives
of the program and to ensure compliance with the ensuing contract.
Contact Person:
Requests for a copy of this
application as well as any and all questions concerning this Request for Proposal
are to be directed to Morris Apple, Texas Workforce Center of the Concho Valley,
202 Henry O. Flipper Street, San Angelo, Texas 76903, or e-mail: william.apple@twc.state.tx.us.
Application Deadline:
All applications must
be received by 3:00p.m., April 30, 2004.
The Texas Workforce Center of the Concho Valley is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer.
TRD-200402015
Teri Sosa
Contract Manager
Concho Valley Workforce Development Board
Filed: March 18, 2004
Notice of Texas Education Agency Security Environment (TEASE) Access Required for Even Start Family Literacy Program eGrant Application
Even Start Family Literacy. The grant application for Even Start Family
Literacy will only be available in the Texas Education Agency eGrants system
at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/egrant/index.html, with an expected publication
date of April 19, 2004. All external customers and users anticipating a need
to access the eGrants system to submit a competitive application under Even
Start Family Literacy, or those who anticipate being part of a shared services
arrangement, must have a username and password to access the eGrants system.
Participants are encouraged to request Texas Education Agency Security Environment
(TEASE) access no later than April 8, 2004, in order to obtain a TEASE username
and password in a timely manner.
Any users who have previously applied for an eGrants TEASE username and
password do not need to reapply. However, users are encouraged to review the
role previously requested for their eGrants username and password to ensure
it is appropriate. If the role is not correct, users will need to submit a
new eGrants/expenditure report (ER) TEASE access request form indicating the
change in role. If a username and password were assigned to an individual
who should no longer have access, please complete the eGrants/ER TEASE access
form to delete or revoke the username and password for that individual.
A TEASE username and password is required for each eGrants user, including
authorized officials such as superintendents and executive directors who submit
grant applications, employees or contractors who will assist in writing/completing
eGrants, grant personnel who will be reporting progress on eGrants projects,
and business office personnel who will be entering and/or certifying and submitting
expenditure reports and requesting payment for various eGrants. For each user,
a single TEASE username and password is valid for all grant expenditure reporting
and all eGrants applications and is not limited to any one specific grant.
Privileges listed under a role apply to all grants, progress/results reports,
and expenditure reports.
To request a username and password, go to http://www.tea.state.tx.us/forms/tease/egrants_ext.htm.
Attachment 1 gives detailed instructions on how to apply for eGrants and ER
access.
Training Available on Texas Education Telecommunication Network (TETN).
TEA is offering training via TETN (TETN Event #6718) on Friday, April 16,
2004, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This training will cover the new Even Start
Family Literacy grant application and will provide the opportunity for questions
and answers. As space is limited, individuals planning to attend the event
must reserve seating with their regional education service center.
Further Information. For clarifying information about the eGrants system
or TEASE access, send questions via e-mail to eGrants@tea.state.tx.us.
TRD-200402109
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Policy Coordination
Texas Education Agency
Filed: March 24, 2004
Eligible Applicants. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting applications
under Request for Applications (RFA) #701-04-025 from local educational agencies
(LEAs) including public school districts, open- enrollment charter schools
and regional education service centers; community-based organizations (CBOs);
and other public or private entities, non-profit or for profit, or a consortium
of two or more agencies, organizations, or entities to establish or expand
community learning centers. Examples of agencies and organizations now eligible
under the 21st Century Community Learning Center program include, but are
not limited to: non-profit agencies, city or county government agencies, faith-based
organizations, institutions of higher education, and for-profit corporations.
A shared services arrangement of two or more LEAs is also eligible to apply.
An application must designate the specific campus(es) that meet the eligibility
requirements of the grant in order to determine the students and families
to be served in the 21st Century Community Learning Center(s). Eligible campuses
are those that qualify for schoolwide programs under Title I, Section 1114,
or schools that have a high percentage of low-income families (40% or more
students identified as economically disadvantaged). One application will be
limited to not more than five community learning center(s). Centers can be
located in elementary or secondary schools or similarly-accessible facilities.
Each community learning center may serve students from more than one eligible
campus, but an eligible campus may not be served by more than one community
learning center.
Description. The purpose of the Texas 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Grant Program, Cycle 3, is to provide opportunities beyond the normal school
day for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning
centers that: (1) provide opportunities for academic enrichment, including
providing tutorial services to help children, particularly students who attend
low-performing schools, meet state and local student academic achievement
standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and mathematics; (2)
offer students a broad array of additional services, programs, and activities,
such as youth development activities; drug and violence prevention programs;
counseling programs; art, music, and physical education and fitness programs;
and technology education programs that are designed to reinforce and complement
the regular academic program of participating students; and (3) offer families
of students served by community learning centers opportunities for literacy
and related educational development. Program services must be offered only
when schools are not in session (before or after school, during holidays,
or during summer recess). The program must be carried out in active collaboration
with the schools the students attend. Applications must provide for partnerships
between an LEA, a CBO, and other public or private organizations, if appropriate.
Dates of Project. Applicants should plan for a starting date of no earlier
than October 1, 2004, and an ending date of no later than December 31, 2005.
Applicants must begin the operation of the community learning centers no later
than the beginning date of the spring semester for the 2004-2005 school year.
Project Amount. Approximately $38,310,000 is available for funding approximately
218 community learning centers during the 2004-2005 school year and the summer
of 2005. The grant request may not be less than $50,000 or greater than $175,000
per center, not exceeding $875,000 for a total of five centers. Project funding
in the second and third years will be based on satisfactory progress of the
first and second year objectives and activities, respectively; general budget
approval by the U.S. Congress; the number of centers established; the number
of students and campuses served by each center; and the activities to be implemented
during out-of-school time throughout the grant period. This project is funded
100% from 21st Century Community Learning Center federal funds.
Selection Criteria. Applications will be selected based on the independent
reviewers' assessment of each applicant's ability to carry out all requirements
contained in the RFA. Reviewers will evaluate applications based on the overall
quality and validity of the proposed grant program and the extent to which
the application addresses the primary objective(s) and intent of the project.
Applications must address each statutory requirement as specified in the RFA
and receive a basic average score of above 70 to be considered for funding.
The TEA reserves the right to select from the highest ranking applications
those that address all requirements in the RFA and that are most advantageous
to the project.
The TEA is not obligated to approve an application, provide funds, or endorse
any application submitted in response to this RFA. This RFA does not commit
TEA to pay any costs before an application is approved. The issuance of this
RFA does not obligate TEA to award a grant or pay any costs incurred in preparing
a response.
Applicant’s Conference. Prospective applicants will be provided an
opportunity to receive general and clarifying information from TEA about the
scope of the Texas 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Program,
Cycle 3, on Tuesday, April 20, 2004, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on the
Texas Educational Telecommunication Network (TETN) available at each regional
education service center. The conference will be videotaped. Pre- conference
questions may be sent by e-mail to gkidwell@tea.state.tx.us prior to April
15, 2004. Each person attending will be required to sign a register setting
out the representative's name, the applicant organization represented, its
name, address, and telephone number. Prospective applicants who are not able
to attend the Applicant’s Conference may request a copy of the videotape
at no charge from TEA's Division of Discretionary Grants Document Control
Center using the contact information that follows.
Requesting the Application. A complete copy of RFA #701-04-025 may be obtained
by writing the Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education Agency,
William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701;
by calling (512) 463-9269; by faxing (512) 463-9811; or by e-mailing dcc@tea.state.tx.us.
Please refer to the RFA number and title in your request. Provide your name,
complete mailing address, and phone number including area code. The announcement
letter and complete RFA will also be posted on the TEA website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/disc/index.html
for viewing and downloading.
Further Information. For clarifying information about the RFA, contact
Geraldine Kidwell, Division of Discretionary Grants, Texas Education Agency,
(512) 463-9068. In order to ensure that no prospective applicant may obtain
a competitive advantage because of acquisition of information unknown to other
prospective applicants, any additional information that is different from,
or in addition to, information provided in the RFA or at the Applicant's Conference
will be provided only in response to written inquiries. Copies of all such
inquiries and the written answers thereto will be posted on the TEA website
in the format of Frequently Asked Questions at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/disc/index.html.
Deadline for Receipt of Applications. Applications must be received in
the Document Control Center of the TEA by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Thursday,
June 10, 2004, to be considered for funding.
TRD-200402108
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Policy Coordination
Texas Education Agency
Filed: March 24, 2004
Enforcement Orders
An order was entered regarding Coastal Transport Company, Inc., Docket
No. 2001-0847-PST-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $14,000 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Alfred Okpohworho, Staff Attorney at 713/422-8918, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Fort Hancock Water Control &
Improvement District, Docket No. 2001-0590-MWD-E on February 27, 2004 assessing
$11,250 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Darren Ream, Staff Attorney at 817/588-5878, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Sonora Investments, L.L.C. dba Sonora
Industrial Park, Docket No. 2002-0280-PWS-E on February 27, 2004 assessing
$2,438 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Diana Grawitch, Staff Attorney at 512/239-0939, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An order was entered regarding Afton Park Civic Improvement Association
dba Afton Water System, Docket No. 2002-0735-PWS-E on February 27, 2004 assessing
$1,563 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Lisa Lemanczyk, Staff Attorney at 512/239-5915, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Car Shine, Inc. dba Copperfield Car
Wash, Docket No. 2002-0680-PST-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $7,500 in
administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Benjamin J. de Leon, Staff Attorney at 512/239-6939, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding HMW Special Utility District dba
Kipling Oaks Section 1, Docket No. 2002-0981-PWS-E on February 27, 2004 assessing
$23,554 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Lindsay Andrus, Staff Attorney at 512/239-4761, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Mohammad Salman dba Stop N Drive,
Docket No. 2003- 0345-PST-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $2,100 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Lindsay Andrus, Staff Attorney at 512/239-4761, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Valero Refining-Texas, L.P., Docket
No. 2003-0519- AIR-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $8,750 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Johnson, Enforcement Coordinator at 713/422-8931, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Budget Rent-A-Car Of El Paso, Inc.,
Docket No. 2003- 0854-PST-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $800 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Mauricio Olaya, Enforcement Coordinator at 915/834-4967, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding David S. Smonko dba Lakeway Exxon,
Docket No. 2003-0863-PST-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $2,400 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rick Ciampi, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-3119, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Craig E. Adams dba Circle M 2, Docket
No. 2003-0873- PST-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $2,850 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Jorge Ibarra, Enforcement Coordinator at 817/588-5890, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City Of Galveston, Docket No. 2003-0881-PST-E
on February 27, 2004 assessing $950 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Lawrence King, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-7037, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Mustang Valley Water Supply Corporation,
Docket No. 2003-0574-PWS-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $788 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
David Van Soest, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-0468, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Beeville, Docket No. 2003-1268-PWS-E
on February 27, 2004 assessing $650 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
John Schildwachter, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-2355, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Saab Petroleum Corporation dba Gordon's
Chevron, Docket No. 2003-1093-PST-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $1,600
in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael Limos, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-5839, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Kason Automatic Transmission, Inc.,
Docket No. 2003- 1278-PST-E on March 1, 2004 assessing $5,400 in administrative
penalties with $1,080 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Todd Huddleson, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-1105, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Melissa Rogers dba Bob's Town &
Country Market, Docket No. 2003-0915-PST-E on February 27, 2004 assessing
$2,850 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Elvia Maske, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-0789, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Federal Bureau of Prisons, Docket
No. 2003-0366- MWD-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $5,000 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Laura Clark, Enforcement Coordinator at 409/899-8760, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Koch Pipeline Company, L.P., Docket
No. 2003-1125- AIR-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $22,184 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Judy Fox, Enforcement Coordinator at 817/588-5825, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Ore City, Docket No. 2003-0396-MWD-E
on February 27, 2004 assessing $10,751 in administrative penalties with $2,151
deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Elvia Maske, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-0789, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Teppco Crude Oil, L.P., Docket No.
2003-0682-AIR-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $7,500 in administrative penalties
with $1,500 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Edward Moderow, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-2680, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Food Fast Corporation, Docket No.
2003-1142-PST-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $3,150 in administrative penalties
with $630 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Lori Thompson, Enforcement Coordinator at 903/535-5116, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Metro Suppliers, Inc. dba Great Hills
Texaco, Docket No. 2003-1146-PST-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $12,000
in administrative penalties with $2,400 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael Limos, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-5839, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Palm Valley Distributing Company,
Docket No. 2002- 0738-PST-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $5,000 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Lindsay Andrus, Staff Attorney at 512/239-4761, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Richard Zaid dba Papa's Food Mart,
Docket No. 2003- 0989-PST-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $2,460 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Christina McLaughlin at 512/239-6589, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Kassam Memenji dba Sunrise Grocery
1, Docket No. 2003-0783-PST-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $3,150 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Cheryl Thompson, Enforcement Coordinator at 817/588-5886, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Rakesh Jain dba Sea Isle Supermarket,
Docket No. 2003- 1002-PST-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $950 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Shontay Wilcher, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-2680, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Pirzada, Inc., Docket No. 2003-0796-PST-E
on February 27, 2004 assessing $2,400 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Suzanne Walrath, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-2134, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Michael C. Barrilleaux dba C &
M Patton Village Grocery, Docket No. 2003-1014-PST-E on February 27, 2004
assessing $2,460 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
James Fleming, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-5806, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Ki Chong Dorsey dba Sun Coast Food
Market, Docket No. 2003-0813-PST-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $1,600 in
administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Kimberly McGuire, Enforcement Coordinator at 713/422-8938, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding C.W. & A., Inc., Docket No. 2003-0816-PST-E
on February 27, 2004 assessing $820 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Audra Baumgartner, Enforcement Coordinator at 361/825-3126, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An order to terminate an agreed order was entered regarding Equistar Chemicals,
L.P. formerly Occidental Chemical Corporation, Docket No. 1995-0386-AIR-E
on February 27, 2004.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Nash Petty at 512/239-3693, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality,
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Calidad Environmental Services, Inc.,
Docket No. 2003- 0190-IHW-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $4,080 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Thomas Greimel, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-5690, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding the City of San Augustine, Docket
No. 2002-1120- MWD-E on February 27, 2004 assessing $23,100 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
John Barry, Enforcement Coordinator at 409/899-8781, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Northwest Petroleum, L.P., Docket
No. 2001-1354-PST- E on February 27, 2004 assessing $10,000 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Kelly Mego, Staff Attorney at 817/588-5922, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
TRD-200402094
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: March 24, 2004
A default order was entered regarding Galveston Environmental Services,
Inc., Docket No. 2001-0540-IHW-E on March 16, 2004 assessing $48,125 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Jim Biggins, Staff Attorney at 210/403-4017, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Southern Utilities Company, Docket
No. 2002-1088- PWS-E on March 12, 2004 assessing $36,425 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
David Speaker, Staff Attorney at 512/239-2548, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Waste Environmental Controls of South
Texas, Ltd., Docket No. 2002-0679-MSW-E on March 12, 2004 assessing $5,625
in administrative penalties with $5,025 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Snehal Patel, Staff Attorney at 713/422-8928, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding No Thi Ky Vo dba Kellys Texaco, Docket
No. 2003- 0831-PST-E on March 12, 2004 assessing $3,150 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Sheila Smith, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-1670, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Fort Dearborn Company, Docket No.
2003-1048-AIR-E on March 12, 2004 assessing $2,375 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
David Van Soest, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-0468, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Phuong Cong Huynh dba P & H Food
No. 2, Docket No. 2003-0892-PST-E on March 12, 2004 assessing $2,100 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Jaime Garza, Enforcement Coordinator at 956/430-6030, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding WTG Gas Processing, L.P., Docket
No. 2003-1095-AIR- E on March 12, 2004 assessing $2,125 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Sheila Smith, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-1670, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Daren Day dba Mac's Shell, Docket
No. 2003-0923-PST- E on March 12, 2004 assessing $4,200 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Gilbert Angelle, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-4489, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Thousand Trails, Inc., Docket No.
2003-0128-MWD-E on March 12, 2004 assessing $10,800 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Terry Murphy, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-5025, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Kohettur, Inc., Docket No. 2003-0790-PST-E
on March 12, 2004 assessing $2,100 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
James Fleming, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-5806, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding 7-Eleven, Inc., Docket No. 2003-1187-PST-E
on March 12, 2004 assessing $1,150 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Todd Huddleson, Enforcement Coordinator at 512/239-1105, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An order was entered regarding Fina Oil & Chemical Company and Fina
Pipeline Company, Docket No. 1995-1004-ISW-E on March 12, 2004 assessing $48,125
in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Booker Harrison, Staff Attorney at 512/239-4113, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
TRD-200402095
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: March 24, 2004
Notices mailed March 19 through March 22, 2004
TCEQ Internal Control No. 02182004-D03; K. Mill Holdings, Ltd. (Petitioner)
filed a petition for creation of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District
No. 98 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution
of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas
Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The
petition states that: (1) the Petitioner is the owner of a majority in value
of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are two lienholders,
Lakeland Development Company and Bank of Oklahoma, N.A., on the property to
be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain
approximately 208.9 acres located within Montgomery County, Texas; and (4)
the proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City
of Houston, Texas, and no portion of land within the proposed District is
within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any other
city, town or village in Texas. The Petitioner has also provided the TCEQ
with a certificate evidencing the consent of Lakeland Development Company
and Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. to the creation of the proposed District. By Ordinance
No. 2003-1169 effective December 9, 2003, the City of Houston, Texas gave
its consent to the creation of the proposed District and authorized the Petitioners
to initiate proceedings to create such political subdivision within its jurisdiction.
The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase,
construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain, and operate a waterworks and
sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) purchase,
construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain, and operate works, improvements,
facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances helpful or necessary to provide
more adequate drainage for the property in the proposed District; and (3)
control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of water,
as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously
with the filing of the petition; and (4) construct, acquire, improve, maintain,
and operate additional facilities, systems, plants, and enterprises consistent
with the purposes for which the District is created and permitted under State
law. The petition also states that the proposed District may: (1) finance
one or more facilities designed or utilized to perform fire-fighting services;
and (2) purchase interests in land and purchase, construct, acquire, improve,
extend, maintain, and operate improvements, facilities, and equipment for
the purpose of providing parks and recreational facilities permitted under
State law. According to the petition, the Petitioners have conducted a preliminary
investigation to determine the cost of the project, and from the information
available at the time, the cost of the project is estimated to be approximately
$20,000,000.
TCEQ Internal Control No. 01152004-D04; Fort Bend County, Texas and Terramark
Holdings, L.C. (Petitioners) filed a petition for creation of Fort Bend County
Municipal Utility District No. 148 (District) with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI,
Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of
the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural
rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioners are the owner
of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District;
(2) there are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed
District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 151.59 acres
located within Fort Bend County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is within
the corporate boundaries of the City of Rosenberg, Texas, and no portion of
land within the proposed District is within the corporate limits or extraterritorial
jurisdiction of any other city, town or village in Texas. By Ordinance No.
2003-58, effective October 7, 2003, the City of Rosenberg, Texas gave its
consent to the creation of the proposed District and authorized the Petitioner
to initiate proceedings to create such political subdivision within its jurisdiction.
The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) design, construct,
acquire, maintain and operate a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential
and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain
and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances
helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the property in
the proposed District; and (3) control, abate and amend local storm waters
or other harmful excesses of water, as more particularly described in an engineer's
report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition. According to
the petition, the Petitioner has conducted a preliminary investigation to
determine the cost of the project, and from the information available at the
time, the cost of the project is estimated to be approximately $9,000,000.
TCEQ Internal Control No. 02062004-D02; CW-LT I Development, L.P., Land
Tejas Park Lakes East, Ltd., Wilson/Beltway, Ltd., and Brengrove Investments
I, Ltd. (Petitioners) filed a petition for creation of Harris County Municipal
Utility District No. 400 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59
of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas
Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules
of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioners are the owners
of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District;
(2) there are seven lienholders, Peter Gold, trustee, Texas State Bank, International
Bank of Commerce, Land Tejas Development Northpointe, L.L.C., Molly R. Gunn,
Perry Homes and Newmark Homes, L.P., on the property to be included in the
proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 589.82
acres located within Harris County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is
within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas, and
no portion of land within the proposed District is within the corporate limits
or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any other city, town or village in Texas.
The Petitioners have also provided the TCEQ with certificates evidencing the
consent of Peter Gold, trustee, Texas State Bank, International Bank of Commerce,
Land Tejas Development Northpointe, L.L.C., Molly R. Gunn, Perry Homes and
Newmark Homes, L.P. to the creation of the proposed District. By Ordinance
No. 2004-36, effective January 27, 2004, the City of Houston, Texas gave its
consent to the creation of the proposed District and authorized the Petitioners
to initiate proceedings to create such political subdivision within its jurisdiction.
The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase,
construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain, and operate a waterworks and
sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) purchase,
construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain, and operate works, improvements,
facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances helpful or necessary to provide
more adequate drainage for the property in the proposed District; and (3)
control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of water,
as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously
with the filing of the petition; and (4) construct, acquire, improve, maintain,
and operate additional facilities, systems, plants, and enterprises consistent
with the purposes for which the District is created and permitted under State
law. The petition also states that the proposed District may: (1) finance
one or more facilities designed or utilized to perform fire- fighting services;
and (2) purchase interests in land and purchase, construct, acquire, improve,
extend, maintain, and operate improvements, facilities, and equipment for
the purpose of providing parks and recreational facilities permitted under
State law. According to the petition, the Petitioners have conducted a preliminary
investigation to determine the cost of the project, and from the information
available at the time, the cost of the project is estimated to be approximately
$42,080,000.
TCEQ Internal Control No. 02052004-D01; Tuscan Lakes Development II, L.P.
and Tuscan Lakes Investors II, L.P. (Petitioners) filed a petition for creation
of Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 44 (District) with the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant
to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters
49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293;
and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states the following: (1)
the Petitioners are the owner of a majority in value of the land to be included
in the proposed District; (2) there is one lienholder, Texas State Bank, on
the property to be included in the proposed District, and the before mentioned
entity has consented to the petition; (3) the proposed District will contain
approximately 435.429 acres located within Galveston County, Texas; and (4)
the proposed District is within the corporate boundaries of the City of League
City, Texas, and no portion of land within the proposed District is within
the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any other city, town
or village in Texas. The Petitioners have also provided the TCEQ with a certificate
evidencing the consent of Texas State Bank to the creation of the proposed
District. By Ordinance No. 2003-13, effective April 8, 2003, the City of League
City, Texas gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District and
authorized the Petitioners to initiate proceedings to create this political
subdivision within its jurisdiction. The petition further states that the
proposed District will: (1) design, construct, acquire, maintain and operate
a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes;
(2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements,
facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide
more adequate drainage for the property in the proposed District; and (3)
control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of water,
as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously
with the filing of the petition. According to the petition, the Petitioners
have conducted a preliminary investigation to determine the cost of the project,
and from the information available at the time, the cost of the project is
estimated to be approximately $41,250,000.
TCEQ Internal Control No. 02182004-D01; R. West Development, Co., Inc.
and Mac- West, Inc. (Petitioners) filed a petition for creation of Brazoria
County Municipal Utility District No. 24 (District) with the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article
XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and
54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and
the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioners
are the owner of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed
District; (2) there are two lienholders, The Casteel Partnership and Pearland
State Bank, on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the
proposed District will contain approximately 621.6827 acres located within
Brazoria County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is within the extraterritorial
jurisdiction of the City of Alvin, Texas. The Petitioners have also provided
the TCEQ with a certificate evidencing the consent of The Casteel Partnership
and Pearland State Bank to the creation of the proposed District. By Ordinance
No. 03-RRR, effective December 18, 2003, the City of Alvin gave its consent
to the creation of the proposed District and authorized the Petitioners to
initiate proceedings to create such a political subdivision within its jurisdiction.
The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase,
construct, acquire, maintain and operate a waterworks and sanitary sewer system
for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve,
extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment
and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for
the property in the proposed District; (3) control, abate and amend local
storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, as more particularly described
in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition;
and (4) purchase, construct, acquire, improve, maintain, and operate any additional
facilities, systems, plants and enterprises consistent with the purposes for
which the District is created. According to the petition, the Petitioners
estimate that the cost of the project will be approximately $34,150,000.
INFORMATION SECTION
The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on this petition 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 TCEQ 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 TCEQ 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, TCEQ, 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 TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us.
TRD-200402093
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: March 24, 2004
Notices mailed March 16, 2004 and March 18, 2004
APPLICATION NO. 5823; Brandon Bouma, dba Legacy Farms, L.P., Route 2, Box
240, Plainview, Texas 79072, applicant, has applied to the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a Water Use Permit pursuant to 11.121,
Texas Water Code, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Rules 30 TAC
295.1, et seq. Applicant seeks to divert and use a maximum of 600 acre-feet
of water per year from Running Water Draw, tributary of the White River, tributary
of the Salt Fork Brazos River, tributary of the Brazos River, Brazos River
Basin, at a maximum diversion rate of 3.34 cfs (1,500 gpm), from a point located
at Latitude 34.169 N, Longitude 101.643 W, approximately 3.8 miles southeast
of the City of Plainview, bearing South 75.387 East, 145.73 feet from the
northwest corner of Section 6, Block D-6, G.C. & S.F. Ry. Co., Certificate
No. 1/79, Hale County, for storage in a proposed 10 acre-foot off-channel
reservoir with a surface area of 2.715 acres for subsequent agricultural purposes
to irrigate 347 acres out of a 636.835 acre tract located in the above section
and block. Evidence of applicant's ownership of the 636.835 acres is evidenced
in a warranty deed dated July 30, 2002 in Volume 999, Page 3399 of the Hale
County Deed Records and a land survey dated December 29, 2003 from Carl Joe
Williams, Registered Professional Land Surveyor of Texas No. 2120. The Commission
will review the application as submitted by the applicant and may or may not
grant the application as requested. The application was received on November
17, 2003. Additional information and fees were received on January 2, 2004.
The Executive Director of the TCEQ has reviewed the application and has declared
it to be administratively complete and filed it with the Office of the Chief
Clerk on January 13, 2004. Written public comments and requests for a public
meeting should be received in 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.
APPLICATION NO. 5822; ICI Development, LLC, 4101 Gateway Drive, Colleyville,
Texas 76034, applicant, seeks a Water Use Permit pursuant to Texas Water Code
11.143 and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Rules 30 TAC 295.1, et
seq. Applicant seeks authorization to add in-place recreational use to an
existing dam and reservoir pursuant to TWC 11.142 on an unnamed tributary
of Little Bear Creek, tributary of the West Fork of Trinity River, tributary
of the Trinity River, the Trinity River Basin in Tarrant County. The reservoir
has a capacity of 38 acre-feet with a surface area 5.84 acres at normal capacity.
The reservoir is located 18 miles northeast from the City of Fort Worth. The
centerline of the dam is approximately S44.43 E, 1,209.9 feet from the northwest
corner of the George Linney Survey, Abstract No. 939, in Tarrant County, also
being 32.864 N Latitude, 97.097 W Longitude. Ownership of dam and lands is
evidenced by a General Warranty Deed dated August 20, 2002, and recorded in
Volume 15929, Page 0270 in the Official Records of Kendall County. The Commission
will review the application as submitted by the applicant and may or may not
grant the application as requested. The application was received on April
28, 2003 and additional information was received on May 28, 2003, June 25,
2003, June 26, 2003, August 7, 2003, October 29, 2003, and February 12, 2004.
The application was accepted for filing and declared administratively complete
on February 20, 2004. 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.
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 TCEQ 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
TCEQ 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, TCEQ, 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 TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us.
TRD-200402092
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: March 24, 2004
The State Office of Administrative Hearings issued a Proposal for Decision
and Order to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on March 11, 2004,
in the matter of the Executive Director of the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, Petitioner v. Reola M Bonugli, Brothers' Paving Inc., Roy Soliz Backhoe
Services Inc. And Ramon Soliz d/b/b R & Materials; SOAH Docket No. 582-03-1053;
TCEQ Docket No. 2001-0851-MSW-E. The commission will consider the Administrative
Law Judge's Proposal for Decision and Order regarding the enforcement action
against Reola M Bonugli, Brothers' Paving Inc., Roy Soliz, Backhoe Services,
Inc and Ramon Soliz d/b/a R & Materials on a date and time to be determined
by the Office of the Chief Clerk in Room 201S of Building E, 12100 N. Interstate
35, Austin, Texas. This posting is Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the
Proposal for Decision and Order. The comment period will end 30 days from
date of this publication. Written public comments should be submitted to the
Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Paul Munguia,
Office of the Chief Clerk, (512) 239-1455.
TRD-200402096
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: March 24, 2004
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission or TCEQ) announces
the availability of the Revised Draft 2004 Clean Water Act (CWA), §305(b)
Water Quality Inventory and the §303(d) List. The report is an overview
of the status of surface waters in the state, including concerns for public
health, fitness for use by aquatic species and other wildlife, and specific
pollutants and their possible sources. In addition, a draft summary is provided
of water bodies that do not support beneficial uses or water quality criteria
and those water bodies that demonstrate cause for concern. The report is used
by TCEQ for management decisions including monitoring, planning, implementing,
and funding best management practices to control pollution sources, and to
develop a list of impaired waters for selecting water bodies for which total
maximum daily load analyses will be initiated.
For 2004, TCEQ conducted a targeted water quality assessment and will submit
an integrated report to the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) following the format introduced in 2002. The report was developed using
the 2000 Texas Surface Water Quality Standards adopted by TCEQ. The following
aspects of the Draft 2002 report were reviewed to prepare the 2004 report
using a targeted approach including: the use-attainment status for any water
body was reviewed using recent data where it was demonstrated that the current
listing status could be inaccurate; water bodies with concerns for water quality,
and where there was insufficient data during the last assessment in 2002,
were re-evaluated to identify water bodies that do not support the water quality
standards (all areas of the water body were reassessed for the parameter of
concern); the collection of 24-hour dissolved oxygen data is a priority for
the commission and recently available data sets were evaluated for compliance
with 24-hour average and minimum criteria; the use-attainment status for some
water bodies was reviewed at the request of the TCEQ permits or Total Maximum
Daily Load programs; when special projects were conducted that included a
timely reassessment of water quality status as part of a TCEQ-approved work
plan, the use-attainment status was reviewed; and changes to fish consumption
advisories issued by the Texas Department of Health were identified.
The report is available on the TCEQ Web site at: http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/water/quality/04_twqi303d/04_index.html.
Information regarding the public comment period may also be found on the Web
site at: http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/water/quality/04_twqi303d/public_comment.html.
Review and comment on individual water bodies and the summaries, as described
on the Web site, are encouraged in the period before May 3, 2004.
Any data and information provided to TCEQ to refute or substantiate current
assessments must be submitted in summary format, collected using approved
TCEQ methods and materials, and consistent with TCEQ quality assurance requirements.
After the public comment period, TCEQ will evaluate all additional data
or information received. If any additional data or information submitted influences
the draft inventory, this will be reflected in the final Draft 2004 Water
Quality Inventory and the §303(d) List submitted to the EPA for approval.
TCEQ will consider and respond to comments received on this revised draft,
and to comments received during the January 23 - February 23 comment period,
in the "Response to Comments" document posted on the Web site with the Draft
2004 Water Quality Inventory and the §303(d) List. TCEQ will not respond
to comments regarding guidance issues other than those that impact changes
implemented in 2004 or assessments in past years.
Individuals unable to access documents on the TCEQ Web site can contact
Patrick Roques, MC-165, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Monitoring
Operations Division, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Comments must
be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 3, 2004. Information must be submitted in
writing and cannot be accepted by phone.
TRD-200402079
Stephanie Bergeron
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: March 23, 2004
Request for Grant Applications (RFA) for Drug Court Program
The Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor's Office announces
the availability of grants for eligible drug court programs.
Purpose: The purpose of the funding is to support drug court programs as
defined in Chapter 469 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, which include
the following essential characteristics:
(1) The integration of alcohol and other drug treatment services in the
processing of cases in the judicial system;
(2) The use of a non-adversarial approach involving prosecutors and defense
attorneys to promote public safety and to protect the due process rights of
program participants;
(3) Early identification and prompt placement of eligible participants
in the program;
(4) Access to a continuum of alcohol, drug, and other related treatment
and rehabilitative services;
(5) Monitoring of abstinence through weekly alcohol and other drug testing;
(6) A coordinated strategy to govern program responses to participants'
compliance;
(7) Ongoing judicial interaction with program participants;
(8) Monitoring and evaluation of program goals and effectiveness;
(9) Continuing interdisciplinary education to promote effective program
planning, implementation, and operations; and,
(10) Development of partnerships with public agencies and community organizations.
Available Funding: State funding is authorized for these projects from
amounts appropriated from the State of Texas General Revenue Fund. Total funding
available for fiscal year 2005 under this RFA is $750,000.
Standards: Grantees must comply with the applicable standards adopted under
Title 1, Part 1, Chapter 3, Texas Administrative Code.
Prohibitions: Grantees may not use grant funds or program income for proselytizing
or sectarian worship, to provide legal services for adult offenders, or to
supplant federal, state, or local funds.
Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants are counties with existing adult,
family, or juvenile drug courts and/or counties in the process of developing
a drug court that meets the essential characteristics outlined in the Texas
Health and Safety Code, §469.001. In addition:
(1) The presiding judge of a drug court must be an active judge holding
elective office or a master. Persons eligible for appointment may not be a
former or retired judicial officer.
(2) Fees collected pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code, §469.004,
are considered program income and must be used for allowable project costs
as reflected in an approved budget.
(3) Pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code, §469.006, and House
Bill 1287, 77th Legislature, counties with populations over 550,000 are required
to establish a drug court. Applicants from these counties must:
(a) provide documentation that they established a drug court by September
1, 2002, or have sought federal drug court funding from the U.S. Department
of Justice or other federal agency; and
(b) have at least 100 participants during the first four months of operation.
Applicants who do not achieve required participation levels may have their
CJD grants reduced or terminated. Failure to comply may also result in all
grant payments for all CJD grant projects awarded to the county being placed
on temporary hold.
(4) The applicant must ensure that grant funds will not be used to supplant
federal, state, or local funds. Applicants may apply to use state drug court
funds to provide a portion of the required twenty-five percent cash match
for new federal grants.
Project Period: Grant-funded projects must begin on or after September
1, 2004, and will expire on or before August 31, 2005.
Application Process: Eligible applicants can download an application kit
from the Office of the Governor's web site address at http://www.governor.state.tx.us.
Preferences: Preference will be given to continuation projects and projects
that have pursued federal funds.
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: All applications must be submitted
electronically to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division via
e-mail at cjdapps@governor.state.tx.us on or before June 1, 2004. Applicants
must also submit the "Grant Application Certification Form" signed by the
Authorized Official directly via facsimile at (512) 475-2440 to the Office
of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division on or before June 1, 2004.
Selection Process: Completed applications will be reviewed by CJD staff
and awarded based on eligibility and available funding. The executive director
of CJD will make all final funding decisions.
Contact Person: If additional information is needed, contact Colleen Benefield
at cbenefield@governor.state.tx.us or at (512) 463-1919.
TRD-200402073
David Zimmerman
Assistant General Counsel
Office of the Governor
Filed: March 22, 2004
Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials
TRD-200402076
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: March 23, 2004
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas
Department of Health (department), issued a notice of violation and proposal
to assess an administrative penalty to Gonzalez Chiropractic (registrant-R19134)
of El Paso. A total penalty of $9,000 is proposed to be assessed the registrant
for alleged violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289.
A copy of all relevant material is available, by appointment, for public
inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health,
Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 834-6688,
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).
TRD-200402077
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: March 23, 2004
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas
Department of Health (department), issued a notice of violation and proposal
to assess an administrative penalty to Steeplechase Diagnostic and MRI Center,
Inc. (registrant-M00152) of Houston. A total penalty of $4,000 is proposed
to be assessed the registrant for alleged violations of 25 Texas Administrative
Code, Chapter 289.
A copy of all relevant material is available, by appointment, for public
inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health,
Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 834-6688,
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).
TRD-200402078
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: March 23, 2004
Announcement of the Public Comment Period for the 2004 State of Texas Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report - Reporting on Program Year 2003 - Draft for Public Comment
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("the Department")
announces the opening of a seventeen-day public comment period for the
The
State of Texas 2004 Consolidated Plan Annual
Performance Report - Reporting on Program Year 2003 - Draft for Public Comment
gives the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs an opportunity
to evaluate its accomplishments during the past program year for the HOME
Investment Partnerships program and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program.
It also gives the Office of Rural Community Affairs and the Department of
Health an opportunity to evaluate their accomplishments during the past program
year for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program, respectively. The Plan
includes the following: a summary of resources and programmatic accomplishments
for each of the four programs covered in the Consolidated Plan; a series of
narrative statements about various aspects of the Department’s performance
over the past program year; and a qualitative analysis of the Department’s
actions and experiences. The Department also addresses its success in meeting
each of the goals and objectives set forth in the
2001-2003 State of Texas Consolidated Plan.
Beginning April 2, 2004, the
State of Texas 2004
Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report - Reporting on Program Year 2003
- Draft for Public Comment
will be available on the Department's website
at www.tdhca.state.tx.us. A hard copy can be requested by contacting the Center
for Housing Research, Planning, and Communications at P.O. Box 13941, Austin,
TX 78711-3941, or (512) 475-3976.
Written comment is encouraged and should be sent to the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs, Center for Housing Research, Planning, and
Communications, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941. For more information
or to order copies of the
State of Texas 2004 Consolidated
Plan Annual Performance Report - Reporting on Program Year 2003 - Draft for
Public Comment
please contact the Center for Housing Research, Planning,
and Communications at (512) 475-3976 or email at clandry@tdhca.state.tx.us
TRD-200402105
Edwina P. Carrington
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: March 24, 2004
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Issuer") at Silverlake Elementary School,
2550 County Road 90, Pearland, Texas 77584, at 6:00 p.m. on April 20, 2004
with respect to an issue of tax-exempt multifamily residential rental development
revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,600,000 and
taxable bonds, if necessary, in an amount to be determined, to be issued in
one or more series (the "Bonds"), by the Issuer. The proceeds of the Bonds
will be loaned to Tranquility Housing, Ltd, a limited partnership, or a related
person or affiliate thereof (the "Borrower") to finance a portion of the costs
of acquiring, constructing and equipping a multifamily housing development
(the "Development") described as follows: 246-unit multifamily residential
rental development to be located to the north of CR 91 (Fite Road), to the
south of F.M. 518 (West Broadway) and southeast of the intersection of West
Broadway and Oak Road, at approximately 4800 CR 91 (Fite Road), Pearland,
Brazoria County, Texas 77581. The Development initially will be owned by the
Borrower.
All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express
their views with respect to the Development and the issuance of the Bonds.
Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Robbye
Meyer at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine,
Austin, Texas 78701; (512) 475-2213; and/or robbye.meyer@tdhca.state.tx.us.
Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their views are
invited to contact Robbye Meyer in writing in advance of the hearing. Any
interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in
writing to Robbye Meyer prior to the date scheduled for the hearing. Individuals
who require a language interpreter for the hearing should contact Robbye Meyer
at least three days prior to the hearing date.
Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting
should contact Gina Esteves, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3943 or
Relay Texas at (800) 735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that
appropriate arrangements can be made.
TRD-200402089
Edwina P. Carrington
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: March 23, 2004
Public Meeting Notice
Public Hearing on the Draft 2025 Regional Transportation
Plan
Houston-Galveston Area Council
3555 Timmons Lane
Houston, Texas 77027
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
2nd Floor, Conference Room A
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
On Tuesday, April 13, 2004, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)
will host a public hearing on the Draft 2025 Regional Transportation Plan
(RTP). The 2025 RTP provides a framework for identifying transportation priorities
and major transportation challenges, such as regional mobility, air quality
and safety. The public is encouraged to attend this important meeting and
provide comments to H-GAC on the draft plan.
The public comment period on the Draft 2025 RTP began
Friday, March 19, 2004
. Comments must be received by H-GAC no later
than
5 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2004
. Copies
of the Draft 2025 RTP are available on H-GAC's Transportation Web site,
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 Kim Green at (713) 993-4577 to make arrangements.
TRD-200402101
Alan Clark
MPO Director
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Filed: March 24, 2004
Company Licensing
Application to change the name of CNA GROUP LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY to HARTFORD
LIFE GROUP INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign life, accident and/or health company.
The home office is in Chicago, Illinois.
Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed
to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin,
Texas 78701.
TRD-200402104
Gene C. Jarmon
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 24, 2004
The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed
with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.
Application for admission to Texas of INSURANCE SPECIALISTS, INC. (using
the assumed name of GEORGIA INSURANCE SPECIALISTS, INC.), a foreign third
party administrator. The home office is NORCROSS, GEORGIA.
Application for admission to Texas of CREATIVE BENEFITS, INC., (using the
assumed name of CBI Benefits Administrators, Inc.),a foreign third party administrator.
The home office is Vista, California.
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed
with the Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Matt Ray, MC 107-1A,
333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701.
TRD-200402103
Gene C. Jarmon
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: March 24, 2004
Request for Proposals for Regional Education Service Centers
The Legislative Budget Board (LBB) announces the issuance of a Request
for Proposals (RFP #HB7.2004.SPR.0005) from qualified, independent firms to
provide consulting services to the LBB. The successful respondent will assist
the LBB in conducting a management and performance review of the Regional
Education Service Centers. The LBB reserves the right, in its sole discretion,
to award one or more contracts for this review. The successful respondent(s)
will be expected to begin performance of the contract or contracts, if any,
on or about May 28, 2004, or as soon thereafter as practical.
Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact John
O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board, 1501 N. Congress, Fifth
Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, telephone number: (512) 463-1200, to obtain a
copy of the RFP. The LBB will mail copies of the RFP only to those specifically
requesting a copy. The RFP was made available for pick up at the above-referenced
address on March 19, 2004, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Central Zone
Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. The LBB also made
the complete RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace at: http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us
after 10:00 a.m. CZT, on March 19, 2004.
Questions: All questions regarding the RFP must be sent via facsimile to
Mr. O'Brien at: (512) 475-2902, not later than 2:00 p.m. CZT, on Monday, April
5, 2004. Official responses to questions received by the foregoing deadline
will be posted electronically on the Texas Marketplace no later than April
8, 2004, or as soon thereafter as practical.
Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the issuing office at the address
specified above no later than 2:00 p.m. CZT, on April 19, 2004. Proposals
received after this time and date will not be considered. Respondents shall
be solely responsible for confirming the timely receipt of proposals.
Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation
by a committee based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in
the RFP. The LBB will make the final decision regarding the award of a contract
or contracts. The LBB reserves the right to award one or more contracts under
this RFP.
The LBB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted.
The LBB is under no legal or other obligation to execute any contracts on
the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. The LBB shall not
pay for any costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the
RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events is as follows:
Issuance of RFP - March 19, 2004, 10:00 a.m. CZT;
Questions Due - April 5, 2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT;
Official Responses to Questions Posted - April 8, 2004, or as soon thereafter
as practical;
Proposals Due - April 19, 2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT;
Contract Execution - May 3, 2004, or as soon thereafter as practical;
Commencement of Project Activities - May 28, 2004, or as soon thereafter
as practical.
TRD-200402097
John O'Brien
Deputy Director
Legislative Budget Board
Filed: March 24, 2004
The Legislative Budget Board (LBB) announces the issuance of a Request
for Proposals (RFP #HB7.2004.SPR.0004) from qualified, independent firms to
provide consulting services to the LBB. The successful respondent will assist
the LBB in conducting a management and performance review of South San Antonio
Independent School District (South San Antonio ISD). The LBB reserves the
right, in its sole discretion, to award one or more contracts for this review.
The successful respondent(s) will be expected to begin performance of the
contract or contracts, if any, on or about April 29, 2004, or as soon thereafter
as practical.
Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact John
O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board, 1501 N. Congress, Fifth
Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, telephone number: (512) 463-1200, to obtain a
copy of the RFP. The LBB will mail copies of the RFP only to those specifically
requesting a copy. The RFP was made available for pick up at the above-referenced
address on March 5, 2004, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Central Zone Time
(CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. The LBB also made the
complete RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace at: http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us
after 10:00 a.m. CZT, on March 5, 2004.
Questions: All questions regarding the RFP must be sent via facsimile to
Mr. O'Brien at: (512) 475-2902, not later than 2:00 p.m. CZT, on Monday, March
22, 2004. Official responses to questions received by the foregoing deadline
will be posted electronically on the Texas Marketplace no later than March
23, 2004, or as soon thereafter as practical.
Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the issuing office at the address
specified above no later than 2:00 p.m. CZT, on April 6, 2004. Proposals received
after this time and date will not be considered. Respondents shall be solely
responsible for confirming the timely receipt of proposals.
Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation
by a committee based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in
the RFP. The LBB will make the final decision regarding the award of a contract
or contracts. The LBB reserves the right to award one or more contracts under
this RFP.
The LBB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted.
The LBB is under no legal or other obligation to execute any contracts on
the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. The LBB shall not
pay for any costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the
RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events is as follows:
Issuance of RFP - March 5, 2004, 10:00 a.m. CZT;
Questions Due - March 22, 2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT;
Official Responses to Questions Posted - March 23, 2004, or as soon thereafter
as practical;
Proposals Due - April 6, 2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT;
Contract Execution - April 13, 2004, or as soon thereafter as practical;
Commencement of Project Activities - April 29, 2004, or as soon thereafter
as practical.
TRD-200402091
John O'Brien
Deputy Director
Legislative Budget Board
Filed: March 24, 2004
The Legislative Budget Board (LBB) announces the issuance of a Request
for Proposals (RFP #HB7.2004.HE.0001) from qualified, independent firms to
provide consulting services to the LBB. The successful respondent will assist
the LBB in conducting a management and performance review of Texas A&M
University. The LBB reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to award one
or more contracts for this review. The successful respondent(s) will be expected
to begin performance of the contract or contracts, if any, on or about May
14, 2004, or as soon thereafter as practical.
Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact John
Barton, Legislative Budget Board, 1501 N. Congress, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas
78701, telephone number: (512) 463-1200, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The
LBB will mail copies of the RFP only to those specifically requesting a copy.
The RFP was made available for pick up at the above-referenced address on
March 5, 2004, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT),
and during normal business hours thereafter. The LBB also made the complete
RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace at: http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us
after 10:00 a.m. CZT, on March 5, 2004.
Questions: All questions regarding the RFP must be sent via facsimile to
Mr. Barton at: (512) 475-2902, not later than 2:00 p.m. CZT, on Thursday,
March 11, 2004. Official responses to questions received by the foregoing
deadline will be posted electronically on the Texas Marketplace no later than
March 19, 2004, or as soon thereafter as practical.
Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the issuing office at the address
specified above no later than 2:00 p.m. CZT, on April 2, 2004. Proposals received
after this time and date will not be considered. Respondents shall be solely
responsible for confirming the timely receipt of proposals.
Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation
by a committee based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in
the RFP. The LBB will make the final decision regarding the award of a contract
or contracts. The LBB reserves the right to award one or more contracts under
this RFP.
The LBB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted.
The LBB is under no legal or other obligation to execute any contracts on
the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. The LBB shall not
pay for any costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the
RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events is as follows:
Issuance of RFP - March 5, 2004, 10:00 a.m. CZT;
Questions Due - March 11, 2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT;
Official Responses to Questions Posted - March 19, 2004, or as soon thereafter
as practical;
Proposals Due - April 2, 2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT;
Contract Execution - April 23, 2004, or as soon thereafter as practical;
Commencement of Project Activities - May 14, 2004, or as soon thereafter
as practical.
TRD-200402099
John O'Brien
Deputy Director
Legislative Budget Board
Filed: March 24, 2004
The Legislative Budget Board (LBB) announces the issuance of a Request
for Proposals (RFP #HB7.2004.HE.0002) from qualified, independent firms to
provide consulting services to the LBB. The successful respondent will assist
the LBB in conducting a management and performance review of the University
of Texas at Austin. The LBB reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to
award one or more contracts for this review. The successful respondent(s)
will be expected to begin performance of the contract or contracts, if any,
on or about May 28, 2004, or as soon thereafter as practical.
Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact Bill
Parr, Legislative Budget Board, 1501 N. Congress, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas
78701, telephone number: (512) 463-1200, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The
LBB will mail copies of the RFP only to those specifically requesting a copy.
The RFP was made available for pick up at the above-referenced address on
March 5, 2004, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT),
and during normal business hours thereafter. The LBB also made the complete
RFP available electronically on the Texas Marketplace at: http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us
after 10:00 a.m. CZT, on March 5, 2004.
Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the issuing office at the address
specified above no later than 2:00 p.m. CZT, on April 16, 2004. Proposals
received after this time and date will not be considered. Respondents shall
be solely responsible for confirming the timely receipt of proposals.
Questions: All questions regarding the RFP must be sent via facsimile to
Mr. Parr at: (512) 475-2902, not later than 2:00 p.m. CZT, on Thursday, March
11, 2004. Official responses to questions received by the foregoing deadline
will be posted electronically on the Texas Marketplace no later than March
19, 2004, or as soon thereafter as practical.
Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation
by a committee based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in
the RFP. The LBB will make the final decision regarding the award of a contract
or contracts. The LBB reserves the right to award one or more contracts under
this RFP.
The LBB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted.
The LBB is under no legal or other obligation to execute any contracts on
the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. The LBB shall not
pay for any costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the
RFP.
The anticipated schedule of events is as follows:
Issuance of RFP - March 5, 2004, 10:00 a.m. CZT;
Questions Due - March 11, 2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT;
Official Responses to Questions Posted - March 19, 2004, or as soon thereafter
as practical;
Proposals Due - April 16, 2004, 2:00 p.m. CZT;
Contract Execution - May 6, 2004, or as soon thereafter as practical;
Commencement of Project Activities - May 28, 2004, or as soon thereafter
as practical.
TRD-200402100
John O'Brien
Deputy Director
Legislative Budget Board
Filed: March 24, 2004
Request for Proposal
Nortex Regional Planning Commission is requesting proposals from qualified
firms of certified public accountants to audit its financial statements for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, with the option of auditing its
financial statements for each of the three subsequent fiscal years. These
audits are to be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards as set forth by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants,
OMB Circular A-133, and the State of Texas Single Audit Circular.
To obtain copies of this Request for Proposals, please contact Joyce Reynolds,
Nortex Regional Planning Commission, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307,
telephone (940) 322-5281. A bidder's conference is scheduled for April 27,
2004, 2:00 p.m., CST, at the offices of Nortex Regional Planning Commission,
4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, Texas 76302 to answer any
and all questions. All proposals must be received no later than 4:30 p.m.,
CST, on May 25, 2004. Proposals received after the specified date and time
will not be considered.
TRD-200402026
Dennis Wilde
Executive Director
Nortex Regional Planning Commission
Filed: March 18, 2004
Public Hearing Notice
The Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with Administrative
Procedure and Texas Register Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 et seq.,
and Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 548, is holding a public hearing on
Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. at the Texas Department of Public Safety
Criminal Law Enforcement Building (Building E), in the Auditorium, 6100 Guadalupe
Street, Austin, Texas 78773. Visitor parking is available, but limited, in
the department parking lot.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments from all interested persons
regarding adoption of amendments to two administrative rules proposed for
adoption by the department. The rules are: §21.1, concerning Standards
for Vehicle Equipment; and §23.15, concerning Inspection Station and
Certified Inspector Denial, Revocation, Suspensions, and Administrative Hearings.
These rules are proposed for adoption under the authority of Texas Transportation
Code, Chapters 547 and 548. The proposed rules were published in the March
5, 2004, issue of the
Texas Register
(29 TexReg
2261 and 2265).
The hearing is in response to a request for public hearings received from
the Texas State Inspection Association.
To facilitate seating at the public hearing, persons interested in attending
are encouraged to submit advance written notice of their intent to attend
the hearing. Persons making comments, to insure consideration of those comments,
are encouraged to submit them in written form at or before the hearing. To
accommodate these comments, the public comment period is extended until April
13, 2004, 5:00 p.m. All correspondence should be addressed to E. Eugene Summerford,
Legal Counsel, Vehicle Inspections and Emissions, Texas Department of Public
Safety, Box 4087, Austin, Texas 78773-0543 or by fax at (512) 424-2774. To
be included all correspondence must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on
April 13, 2004 and should refer to "Proposed Rule 37 TAC §23.15" and/or
"Proposed Rule 37 TAC §21.1" in the subject line or at the beginning
of the text.
Individual comments may be limited to five minutes in duration, depending
upon the number of attendees.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or
hearing impaired, readers, large print, Braille, are requested to contact
E. Eugene Summerford at (512) 424-2777, three work days prior to the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
TRD-200402064
Thomas A. Davis, Jr.
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Filed: March 22, 2004
Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
On March 15, 2004, Tiagris Corporation filed an application with the Public
Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its service provider certificate
of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60461.
Applicant intends to reflect a change in ownership/control, and a name change.
The Application: Application of Tiagris Corporation for an Amendment to
its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 29460.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326,
or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than
April 7, 2004. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989.
All comments should reference Docket Number 29460.
TRD-200402012
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 17, 2004
On March 18, 2004, Focal Communications Corporation of Texas filed an application
with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (Commission) to amend its service
provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate
Number 60232. Applicant intends to reflect a change in ownership/control.
The Application: Application of Focal Communications Corporation of Texas
for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority,
Docket Number 29477.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326,
or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than
April 7, 2004. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989.
All comments should reference Docket Number 29477.
TRD-200402086
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 23, 2004
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on March 11, 2004, for a service provider certificate
of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to Public Utility Regulatory Act
(PURA) §§54.151 - 54.156. A summary of the application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Centel Communications for a Service
Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 29453 before the
Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service, ADSL, ISDN, HDSL,
SDSL, RADSL, VDSL, T1-Private Line, Switch 56 KBPS, Frame Relay, Fractional
T1, and long distance services.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the area of Texas
currently served by SBC Texas, Verizon Southwest, and United Telephone Company
of Texas, Incorporated, doing business as Sprint.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326,
or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than
April 7, 2004. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989.
All comments should reference Docket Number 29453.
TRD-200402025
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 18, 2004
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on March 15, 2004, for a service provider certificate
of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to Public Utility Regulatory Act
(PURA) §§54.151 - 54.156. A summary of the application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Image Access, Incorporated, doing
business as NewPhone, for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority,
Docket Number 29467 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service and long distance
services.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the area of Texas
currently served by SBC Texas.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326,
or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than
April 7, 2004. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989.
All comments should reference Docket Number 29467.
TRD-200402014
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 18, 2004
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on March 18, 2004, for a service provider certificate
of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to Public Utility Regulatory Act
(PURA) §§54.151 - 54.156. A summary of the application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Connect Insured Telephone Incorporated,
doing business as Connect I.T. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating
Authority, Docket Number 29481 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service, ADSL, ISDN, T1-Private
Line, and long distance services.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the area of Texas
currently served by the Houston Local Access and Transport Area.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326,
or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than
April 7, 2004. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989.
All comments should reference Docket Number 29481.
TRD-200402087
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 23, 2004
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas an application on March 19, 2004, for waiver of denial by the North
American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) Pooling Administrator (PA) of
Verizon Wireless' request for 2,000 additional telephone numbers.
Docket Title and Number: Petition of Verizon Wireless for Review of Pooling
Administrator's Denial of Application for Numbering Resources. Docket Number
29486.
The Application: Verizon Wireless requested the commission review and reverse
the NANPA or Neustar denial of its request for additional telephone numbers
in the Longview and Granbury rate centers.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326,
or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than
April 16, 2004. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989.
All comments should reference Docket Number 29486.
TRD-200402088
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 23, 2004
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) received a petition
for rulemaking on March 23, 2004, from the City of Dallas (City). The City
requested that the commission initiate a rulemaking to address municipal authorized
review of access line reporting. The petition is assigned Project Number 29498,
The City proposes a new rule, §26.469, to be entitled
Municipal Authorized Review of a Certificated Telecommunication Provider's
Business Records
. The new rule would establish uniform guidelines for
a municipal authorized review of a certified telecommunications provider's
access line reports, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 283.
Comments on the petition may be filed no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday,
April 23, 2004. Copies of the petition may be obtained from the commission's
Central Records Division, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress
Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or through the Interchange
on the commission's web site at www.puc.state.tx.us under Project Number 29498.
Questions regarding this notice of petition should be directed to Mark
Gladney, Staff Attorney, Legal and Enforcement Division, at (512) 936-7234,
or Adriana Gonzales, Rules Coordinator, Policy Development Division, at (512)
936-7223. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY)
may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll- free at 1-800-735-2989.
All inquiries and comments concerning this petition for rulemaking should
refer to Project Number 29498.
TRD-200402102
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 24, 2004
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission or PUCT) is issuing
a Request for Proposals (RFP) related to the determination of a control premium
for valuation of electric utility stranded costs. This RFP is issued pursuant
to the PUCT's authority under Title II, Texas Utilities Code, §39.262.
To be considered, the proposals must arrive at the PUCT on or before 3:00
p.m., C.S.T., Friday, April 16, 2004. The commission expects to designate
a vendor on or before May 5, 2004, and the vendor must be prepared to commence
service during the month of May, 2004.
Project description.
The Public Utility Regulatory
Act (PURA) Chapter 39 (specifically, §§39.001, 39.201, 39.252, and
39.262) allows electric utilities with generation-related assets to recover
the reasonable excess costs over the market value of those assets. Electric
utilities having such costs (called "stranded costs") are eligible to file
for recovery of these costs in docketed true-up proceedings beginning in 2004.
In these proceedings, the amount of a utility's recoverable stranded costs
will be determined by comparing the book value of its generation assets to
the market value of those assets. PURA §39.262(h) sets out certain methods
by which utilities may determine the market valuation of their generation
assets. One of these valuation methodologies--the Partial Stock Valuation
Method--allows for the commission to convene a valuation panel of three financial
experts for the purpose of determining whether the price of the common stock
of a transferee corporation holding the generation assets reflects a fair
market valuation of the total common stock equity or whether a control premium
exists for the retained interest. If the panel determines that a control premium
exists for the retained interest, the panel will determine the amount of the
control premium. To the extent that the valuation panel determines that a
control premium exists, the amount of market valuation ascribed to a utility's
generation assets will be higher, and in turn the amount of stranded costs
to be recovered by the utility from rate payers will be lower. The costs and
expenses of the panel, as approved by the commission, will be paid by the
transferee corporation.
Interested respondents may wish to review PURA §39.262 and PUCT Substantive
Rule §25.263 (True-up Proceeding) in their entirety and other relevant
PUCT rules and statutes that are available on the PUCT website at www.puc.state.tx.us/rules/index.cfm.
Eligible Proposers.
Pursuant to PURA §39.262(h)(3),
which sets forth the eligibility criteria for the valuation panel, the PUCT
is requesting proposals from the top 10 nationally recognized investment banks
with demonstrated experience in the United States electric industry as indicated
by the dollar amount of public offerings of long-term debt and equity of United
States investor-owned electric companies over the immediately preceding three
years as ranked by the publications
Securities Data
or
Institutional Investor
or their
successors. As determined by Thomson Media--the acquiring company of
Citigroup
Lehman Brothers
Credit Suisse First Boston
Morgan Stanley
Goldman Sachs & Company
Merrill Lynch & Company
JP Morgan
Barclays Capital
Bank of America Securities LLC
UBS
Price.
Costs must be justified in terms of
activities and objects of expenditure and must be reasonable and necessary
to provide the required services. Services to be purchased from subcontractors,
including any amounts subcontracted to historically underutilized businesses
(HUBs); consultants; and other entities must be specified. If a proposer believes
that there are additional tasks critical to this RFP, the proposer should
recommend those tasks and why the additional tasks are needed. The commission
prefers that the proposed costs be stated on a fixed-fee basis, inclusive
of expenses.
Selection criteria.
The evaluation team will
recommend selection of a proposal for this program based on 1) the proposer's
ability to provide the required services, 2) demonstrated competence and qualifications
of the proposer and the panelists, and 3) the reasonableness of the proposed
fee. A team of staff evaluators will review all the proposals submitted. A
complete description of selection criteria is set forth in the RFP. Proposers
will be notified in writing of the selection.
Requesting the proposal.
A complete copy
of the RFP may be obtained by written request to Bob Saathoff, Director of
Accounting, Public Utility Commission of Texas, William B. Travis Building,
1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701, or by fax (512) 936-7058, or
by email bob.saathoff@puc.state.tx.us. The RFP will be available Friday, April
2, 2004 and will be mailed on that date to all parties who have requested
a copy. You may also download the RFP from the PUCT website www.puc.state.tx.us,
under Hot Topics, and from the Electronic Business Daily website sponsored
by the Texas Department of Economic Development at www.marketplace.state.tx.us.
Deadline for receipt of proposals.
Proposals
must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2004, in the
Public Utility Commission of Texas Central Records, Room G-113, Public Utility
Commission of Texas, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue,
Austin, TX 78701. Proposals received in Central Records after 3:00 p.m. on
Friday, April 16, 2004 will not be considered. Proposals may be received in
Central Records between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
on holidays. Regardless of the method of submission of the proposal, the commission
will rely solely on the time/date stamp of Central Records in establishing
the time and date of receipt. Proposals should be filed under Project Number
29078.
TRD-200402085
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: March 23, 2004
Feasibility Study Grant, FY 2004
The Office of Rural Community Affairs (Office) announces the availability
of the Feasibility Study Grant to assist small rural hospital determine the
financial and non-financial impact of the Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
The purpose of the Feasibility Study Grant Program is to assist small rural
hospitals in Texas assess the impact and benefit of converting to a Critical
Access Hospital. The Office provides funding assistance to support studies
that evaluate the financial and non-financial impact of the CAH designation,
including identifying opportunities and strategies for improving financial
performance and growth, increasing operational efficiency and productivity,
enhancing systems and processes to improve quality of care, and positioning
programs and services to meet current and future community needs.
AWARD AMOUNT
Funds for the Feasibility Study Grant are made available through the Rural
Medicare Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program. Awards will be given in amounts
not exceeding $5,000 per grant to pay for the cost of conducting the feasibility
study; however, the Office will only reimburse grantees for the actual cost
of the study up to $5,000.
USE OF FUNDS
Funds may only be used to pay for the cost of the feasibility study. The
Office will reimburse the grantee for the actual cost of the study up to $5,000.
Funds cannot be used to pay for costs incurred for work performed by the Board
or staff of the hospital/facility. The Office will not reimburse for any cost
incurred by the applicant prior to the date of the executed contract, which
is the date that the contract is signed by the Executive Director of the Office
or his designee.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Only hospitals located in a non-metropolitan (rural or frontier) county
(see Rural-Metro County Designation map at www.orca.state.tx.us/maps/index.htm)
as defined by the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) are eligible
to apply for the Feasibility Study Grant. Preference will be given to hospitals
located in a frontier area and those with 50 or fewer beds. Facilities that
have been awarded the Feasibility Study Grant in the past and those that have
submitted an application requesting the CAH designation are not eligible for
funding consideration.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be post-marked on or received by the Office of Rural
Community Affairs by 4/30/04 to be considered for funding. Applications submitted
electronically or by facsimile transmission will not be accepted.
PROGRAM CONTACT
The program guide and application for Feasibility Study Grant is available
at: www.orca.state.tx.us. Address questions and submit the completed, signed
application to:
Quang Ngo
CAH/Flex Program Coordinator
Office of Rural Community Affairs
1700 N. Congress, Suite 220
Phone: (512) 936-6729
Email: qngo@orca.state.tx.us
TRD-200402084
Robt. J. "Sam" Tessen
Executive Director
Office of Rural Community Affairs
Filed: March 23, 2004
Request for Proposal
Texas A&M University seeks proposals from consulting firms to provide
analysis, evaluation and recommendations for the Energy Management Program
within the Physical Plant Department.
Information may be obtained by contacting:
Paul Barzak
Assistant Director of Purchasing Services
Texas A&M University
P.O. Box 30013
College Station, Texas 77842-0013
or e-mail at pbarzak@tamu.edu
Selection criteria will include competence, experience, knowledge, qualification
and reasonableness of price. Proposals must be received on or before 2:00
p.m., April 7, 2004.
TRD-200402013
Vickie Burt Spillers
Executive Secretary to the Board
Texas A&M University, Board of Regents
Filed: March 17, 2004
Public Notice--Aviation
Pursuant to Transportation Code, §21.111, and Title 43, Texas Administrative
Code, §30.209, the Texas Department of Transportation conducts public
hearings to receive comments from interested parties concerning proposed approval
of various aviation projects.
For information regarding actions and times for aviation public hearings,
please go to the following web site:
http://www.dot.state.tx.us
Click on Aviation, click on Aviation Public Hearing. Or, contact Karon
Wiedemann, Aviation Division, 150 East Riverside, Austin, Texas 78704, (512)
416-4520 or 800-68-PILOT.
TRD-200402050
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: March 19, 2004
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Notice of Request for Proposals
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Concho Valley Workforce Development Board
Texas Education Agency
Request for Applications Concerning Texas 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Program, Cycle 3
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Enforcement Orders
Notice of District Petition
Notice of Water Rights Application
Proposal for Decision
Request for Comments on the Revised 2004 Clean Water Act §305(b) Water Quality Inventory and the §303(d) List
Office of the Governor
Texas Department of Health
Notice of Preliminary Report for Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Notice of Violation on Gonzalez Chiropractic of El Paso
Notice of Preliminary Report for Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Notice of Violation on Steeplechase Diagnostic and MRI Center, Inc. of Houston
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Tranquility Bay Apartments) Series 2004
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Texas Department of Insurance
Third Party Administrator Applications
Legislative Budget Board
Request for Proposals for South San Antonio ISD
Request for Proposals for Texas A&M University
Request for Proposals for University of Texas, Austin
Nortex Regional Planning Commission
Texas Department of Public Safety
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Notice of Application for Waiver of Denial of Request for NXX Code
Notice of Petition for Rulemaking to Address Municipal Authorized Review of Access Line Reporting
Revised Request for Proposals for Market Information Services to the Commission Pursuant to Texas Utilities Code, Subchapter F
Office of Rural Community Affairs
Texas A&M University, Board of Regents
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Workers' Compensation Commission