Texas Department of Agriculture
Notice of Public Hearing
The Texas Department of Agriculture (the department) will hold a public
hearing to take public comment on proposed amendments to the Texas Capital
Fund Program rules, Title 10, Part 1, §255.7, which have been proposed
by the Office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA). The proposal was published
in the Friday, December 26, 2003, issue of the
Texas
Register
(28 TexReg 11451). ORCA has extended the comment period to
March 15, 2004. The Texas Capital Fund Program is administered by the department.
The hearing will be held on March 4, 2004, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Room
1003A of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 N. Congress, Austin, Texas.
For more information please contact Karl Young, Texas Department of Agriculture,
P. O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512-463-7577.
TRD-200401098
Dolores Alvarado Hibbs
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Agriculture
Filed: February 17, 2004
Contract Award
This publication is filed pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 2254.030.
The Request for Proposal was published in the December 19, 2003 issue of the
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES OF PRIVATE CONSULTANT:
The Office of the Attorney General of Texas (the "OAG") has entered into
a major consulting services contract for the following services:
The OAG administers millions of dollars of federal funds for the Child
Support (Title IV-D) and Medicaid (Title XIX) programs. The OAG recoups its
indirect costs from these federal programs based on rates approved by the
United States Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS"). Contractor
will review the indirect cost methodologies of the OAG to determine areas
of cost recovery which will maximize revenue from the recovery of indirect
costs and will develop indirect cost rates throughout the OAG, as appropriate.
Contractor will prepare Indirect Cost Allocation Plans for FY03 (based on
actual expenditures) and for FY05 (based on budgeted expenditures) in accordance
with OMB Circular A-87, for submission to HHS for federal approval and will
negotiate approval of those plans with HHS. Contractor will also analyze existing
legal billing rates of the OAG for purposes of reconciling those existing
rates with actual costs of the OAG in providing the legal services and will
provide to the OAG a report of that reconciliation. Contractor will develop
the FY05 billing rates for legal services. Contractor will negotiate with
HHS for approval of the FY05 billing rates. Finally, Contractor will provide
guidance to the OAG in the implementation of these plans and billing rates.
NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF PRIVATE CONSULTANT:
The private consultant engaged by the OAG for these activities is Maximus,
Inc., whose business address is 13601 Preston Road, Suite 400W, Dallas, TX
75240.
TOTAL VALUE AND TERM OF THE CONTRACT:
The total value of the contract is $49,000. The term of the contract began
on February 9, 2004, and will terminate on August 31, 2004, unless federal
approval is still pending for the plans. In such case, the contract will continue
until August 31, 2005 for the sole purpose of obtaining the necessary federal
approval.
DATES ON WHICH REPORTS ARE DUE:
The Indirect Cost Allocation Plans must be submitted to HHS no later than
April 30, 2004. The final report regarding the FY05 billing rates for legal
services must be submitted to the OAG no later than July 30, 2004.
For information regarding this publication you
may contact A.G. Younger, Agency Liaison at 512-463-2110.
TRD-200400971
Nancy S. Fuller
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Filed: February 12, 2004
Request for Applications under the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Fund
Notice of Invitation for Applications:
The Automobile Theft Prevention Authority is soliciting applications for
grants to be awarded for projects under the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority
(ATPA) Fund.
This grant cycle will be one year in duration, and will begin on September
1, 2004. One or more of the following types of projects may be awarded, depending
on the availability of funds:
Law Enforcement/Detection/Apprehension Projects
, to establish motor vehicle theft enforcement teams and other detection/apprehension
programs. Priority funding may be provided to state, county, precinct commissioner,
general or home rule cities for enforcement programs in particular areas of
the state where the problem is assessed as significant. Enforcement efforts
covering multiple jurisdictional boundaries may receive priority for funding.
Prosecution/Adjudication/Conviction Projects
,
to provide for prosecutorial and judicial programs designed to assist with
the prosecution of persons charged with motor vehicle theft offenses.
Prevention, Anti-Theft Devices and Automobile Registration
Projects
, to test experimental equipment which is considered to be
designed for auto theft deterrence and registration of vehicles in the Texas
Help End Auto Theft (H.E.A.T.) Program.
Reduction of the Sale of Stolen Vehicles or Parts
Projects
, to provide vehicle identification number labeling, including
component part labeling and etching methods designed to deter the sale of
stolen vehicles or parts.
Public Awareness and Crime Prevention/Education/Information
Projects
, to provide education and specialized training to law enforcement
officers in auto theft prevention procedures, provide information linkages
between state law enforcement agencies on auto theft crimes, and develop a
public information and education program on theft prevention measures.
Eligible Applicants:
State agencies, local general-purpose units of government, independent
school districts, nonprofit, and for profit organizations are eligible to
apply for grants for automobile theft prevention assistance projects. Nonprofit
and profit organizations shall be required to provide with their grant applications
sufficient documentation to evaluate the credibility and the community support
of the organization and the viability of the organization's existing activities
in the context of providing automobile theft prevention assistance.
Contact Person:
Detailed specifications, including selection process and schedule for workshops
for applicants will be made available through ATPA. Copies of the Administrative
Guide and the application can be found at www.txwatchyourcar.com. Contact
Susan Sampson, Director, Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority, 4000
Jackson Avenue, Austin, Texas 78731, (512) 374-5101.
Application Workshops:
April 7th, Wednesday, Houston, Texas,
2:30
p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Hilton Houston Southwest, 6780 Southwest Freeway, Houston,
Texas, (713) 977-7911.
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications:
The
original
and
four
copies of the proposal must be received by the Texas Automobile
Theft Prevention Authority by 5 p.m., May 7, 2004 or postmarked by May 7,
2004. If mailed, applications must be marked "Personal and Confidential" and
addressed to the contact person listed above. If delivered, please leave application
with the contact person (or designee) at the address listed.
Selection Process:
Applications will be selected according to §§57.2, 57.4, 57.7,
and 57.14, as published in Title 43, Chapter 57, Texas Administrative Code.
Grant award decisions by ATPA are final and not subject to judicial review.
Grants will be awarded on or before September 1, 2004.
TRD-200400967
Susan Sampson
Director
Automobile Theft Prevention Authority
Filed: February 12, 2004
Public Notice to Comment on Draft Workforce Development Integrated Plan Modification
The Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board (d.b.a. Work-Force 1) will
publish its draft Integrated Plan Modification for the twelve county region
of Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen,
Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio counties. The Plan Modification includes
the following information: (1) description of service delivery system for
the region (2) strategic and operational goals and objectives, (3) activities
and services to be provided to area employers, workers, job seekers, and youth
(4) the integration of services at the Coastal Bend Workforce Centers, (5)
and the Targeted Occupations List. The general public, local entities, and
interested parties are invited to comment on the Plan Modification. To facilitate
your comments, The Draft Plan Modification will be available for a thirty-day
period on the Work-Force 1 web site, www.work-force1.com, beginning March
1, 2004.
We encourage you to submit your comments. You may send your written comments
to the following address/fax/email:
Work-Force 1
ATTN: Jenney Friesenhan
4444 Corona, Suite 215
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
Phone (361) 225-1098 x 111
FAX (361) 814-3450
jenney.friesenhan@work-force1.com
Work-Force 1 is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and
services are available upon request. You may access Relay Texas by dialing
711.
TRD-200401102
Oscar Martinez
President/CEO
Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board
Filed: February 18, 2004
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 February 6, 2004, through
February 13, 2004. The public comment period for these projects will close
at 5:00 p.m. on March 19, 2004.
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:
Applicant: GulfTerra Energy Partners/GulfTerra South
Texas
Location: The project is located at Tule Lake Channel and Nueces
Bay, Nueces and San Patricio counties, Texas. The project can be located on
the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas. Approximate NAD27
UTM Coordinates: Zone 14; Easting 653,532, Northing 3,083,719 to Easting 652,310,
Northing 3,077,569. Project Description: GulfTerra proposes to install a new
8-inch butane shuttle pipeline under Tule Lake Channel and Nueces Bay, Nueces
and San Patricio counties, Texas. The project involves four directional drills.
The first drill begins in Origin Station northeast of the intersection of
Navigation Boulevard and Up River Road and ends on the north side of the railroad
tracks, south of Tule Lake Channel. The second spans Tule Lake Channel west
of Navigation Boulevard. The third and fourth drills will extend into Nueces
Bay from the north and south shorelines. The drills have been extended to
avoid live oyster reefs and seagrasses identified within the project area.
The remaining pipeline distance of approximately 11,000 feet between the north
and south bore exit points along the bay bottom will be jetted in to a depth
of 4 feet below the bay bottom. It is anticipated that this will displace
approximately 6,520 cubic yards of sediment along a 150-foot -wide work corridor.
No impacts to waters of the U.S. for the Tule Lake Channel are expected. CCC
Project No.: 04-0027-F1 Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application
#23144 is being evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of
1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403).
Applicant: Copano Field Services
Location:
The project is a combination of four linear pipelines, approximately 54,735
feet in length, in Aransas Bay, southeast of Rockport, Aransas County, Texas.
The pipelines can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled Rockport,
TX. The NAD 83 UTM coordinates for each segment are in UTM Zone 14.
The first proposed pipeline is in State Tracts (ST's) 167 and 175 for a
total distance of ~2,640 feet in water depths ranging from -11.0 to -12.5
feet Mean Low Water (MLW). It begins at approximately: Easting 694756; Northing
3101500; and ends at approximately: Easting 694775; Northing 3100696.
The second proposed pipeline is in ST's 186, 199, 200, and 201 for a total
distance of ~6,515 feet in water depths ranging from -12.5 to -13.5 feet MLW.
It begins at approximately: Easting 695516; Northing 3097895; and ends at
approximately: Easting 693824; Northing 3096856.
The third proposed pipeline originates in Aransas Bay, goes through Blind
Pass, runs parallel to shore and ends at San Jose Island. It is in ST's 199,
200, 210, 211, 212, 233, 234, 236, and 237 for a total distance of ~22,910
feet in water depths ranging from -13.0 feet MLW to where it connects with
an on-shore well on San Jose Island. It begins at approximately: Easting 693824;
Northing 3096856 and continues straight to approximately: Easting 697418;
Northing 3093213, which is where it turns approximately 75 degrees and continues
in a channel with several minor directional changes to avoid seagrasses. Finally,
it ends at approximately: Easting 696653; Northing 3091595.
The fourth proposed pipeline originates in Aransas Bay, goes through Blind
Pass, runs parallel to shore and ends at San Jose Island. It is in ST's 186,
201, 202, 209, 210, 234, 236 and 237 for a total distance of ~22,670 feet
in water depths ranging from -13.0 feet MLW to where it connects with an on-shore
well on San Jose Island. It begins at approximately: Easting 695516; Northing
3097895 and continues straight to approximately: Easting 697418; Northing
3093213, which is where it turns approximately 45 degrees and continues in
a channel with several minor directional changes to avoid seagrasses. Finally,
it ends at approximately: Easting 696653; Northing 3091595. Project Description:
The applicant proposes to install, operate, and maintain pipelines necessary
for natural gas transportation activities. The applicant proposes to install
four 8-inch diameter natural gas pipelines in Aransas Bay. The total length
of pipelines that would be installed is approximately 54,735 linear feet.
All of the pipelines would be located in waters of the U.S. and on state-owned
submerged land. The pipes would be laid by jetting them into place. Immediately
following "jetting" there would be a small depression in the bay bottom which
would eventually achieve pre-construction contour. A small portion of the
trenching would be done mechanically. Where work is done mechanically, the
bay bottom would be restored to pre-installation conditions once work is complete.
The majority of the 54,735-foot-long project area lies in deep water where
no seagrasses or oyster beds are known to exist. The exception is an approximately
6,500-foot-long stretch located between Mud Island and San Jose Island, the
northernmost portion of which is in the channel known as Blind Pass. The proposed
alignment of the approximate 6,500-foot stretch is within a 200-foot-wide
existing small-craft channel. The last segment of the proposed alignment exits
the channel perpendicular to it and connects with an on-shore well. That segment
is 176-feet-long, approximately 90-feet of which would traverse seagrasses.
The applicant's agent conducted a Pre-Construction Habitat Survey that
documents the presence or absence of sensitive habitats within 500 feet of
either side of the proposed pipeline route. The survey was used to align the
proposed pipeline route to avoid or minimize impacts to aquatic resources
by aligning the pipeline equidistant from seagrasses on either side of it.
Where the pipeline exits the channel and connects with the on-shore well,
the applicant estimates that approximately 1,350 square feet (0.03 acres)
of seagrass consisting of shoalgrass and turtlegrass may be temporarily affected
by the construction activity.
The proposed pipeline installation method is to jet the trench in water
depths greater than -3.5 MLW using a shallow-draft barge as a work platform.
To minimize potential impacts, the applicant proposes to install and maintain
turbidity curtains along the 60-foot-wide work corridor to confine the movement
of suspended particles within the water column. In water depths less than
-3.5 MLW, the proposed installation method is mechanical trenching. The proposed
pipeline would be laid in a 3.5-footdeep trench with an approximate 15-foot
top width and an approximate 4- to 6-foot bottom width. The mechanical trenching
activity involves the use of a shallow-draft-barge mounted backhoe that would
remain in the existing channel and dig from the channel to halfway to the
San Jose shoreline. The excavated material would be placed on the barge while
the pipeline is laid and used to cover the line once it is placed within the
channel. The remainder of the shoreline would be dug using a land-based backhoe
which will temporarily place the excavated material in uplands on San Jose
Island.
To mitigate for the possible temporary impacts within the proposed alignment
between the small-boat channel parallel with the San Jose Island shoreline
and San Jose Island, the applicant has proposed to relocate the scattered
clumps of oysters. Additionally, the applicant has proposed to transplant
the smooth cordgrass vegetation to just south of the project area along the
shoreline. The applicant would revisit the project site one year after completion
to monitor the re-colonization. If the seagrass has not recolonized to at
least 50 percent of its original aerial coverage, the applicant proposes to
sprig the area with seagrass to achieve at least 50 percent coverage. CCC
Project No.: 04-0028-F1 Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application
#23256 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: City of Aransas Pass
Location:
The project is located in what is presently known as Conn Brown Harbor adjacent
to SH 361 in Aransas Pass, San Patricio County, Texas. The project can be
located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Aransas Pass, TX. Approximate
(NAD 83) UTM Coordinates: Zone 14; Easting: 683293; Northing: 3087537. Project
Description: The applicant proposes to develop the existing Conn Brown Harbor.
The applicant's proposal includes bulkhead repair at shrimping/fishing industry
waterfront businesses, new bulkhead construction, floating docks that would
create new recreational boat slips, over-water deck structures, retail development,
marine support services, infrastructure improvement, public boat ramp and
waterfront access improvements, and harbor cleanup. New bulkhead construction
would be above Mean High Water and would not involve fill in waters of the
United States. CCC Project No.: 04-0029-F1 Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E.
permit application #23284 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-200401108
Larry L. Laine
Chief Clerk/Deputy Land Commissioner, General Land Office
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: February 18, 2004
Correction of Error
The Comptroller of Public Accounts proposed an amendment to 34 TAC §1.5
in the February 13, 2004, issue of the
Texas Register
(29 TexReg 1301). The text "This agency hereby certifies that the
proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
authority to adopt." was submitted by the agency and inadvertently included
at the end of subsection (e) on page 1302. Subsection (e) should read as follows:
(e) An oral hearing under the Tax Code, §154.1142 or §155.0592,
will be set if requested by the permit holder within 15 calendar days of the
receipt of the notice of violation(s).
TRD-200401148
Request for Qualifications
Notice of Availability of Request for Qualifications to Consulting Firms
for Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
This notice by the Concho Valley Council of Governments (CVCOG) for consultant
services is filed under the provisions of Government Code, Chapter 2254.
The Concho Valley Council of Governments (CVCOG) is providing notice of
the availability of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). This Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) is being made available by the Concho Valley Council of Governments
(CVCOG) to professional consulting firms who may have an interest in assisting
CVCOG, its participating member local governments, and other partners to prepare
a multi-jurisdictional Concho Valley Mitigation Action Plan that can be used
in response to a nationally identified need to reduce our vulnerability to
disasters.
The planning process has been organized into the following four major components,
which generally mirror the outline of local mitigation plan contents in 44
CFR Part 201.6(c) Plan Contents of the February 26, 2002 Federal Register
rule (http://www.fema.gov/fima/mitactivities.shtm).
These are: 1. Planning Process, 2. Risk Assessment, 3. Mitigation Strategies,
4. Plan Adoption and Maintenance
The complete Request for Qualifications is available at the following website:
www.cvcog.org or by contacting CVCOG staff at (325) 944-9666.
EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATIONS
To assist interested consultants, an Offeror's Conference will be held:
On: Thursday, February 26, 2004
At: 2:00 p.m.
At: TxDOT Regional Offices, Building 1A, 4502 Knickerbocker Rd., San Angelo
TX
CVCOG will discuss the proposed project and respond to questions concerning
the Request for Qualifications. A contract will be awarded to the most responsible
Offeror. CVCOG reserves the right to accept or reject any item or group of
items in a proposal. With authority granted by the CVCOG Executive Committee,
a written contract shall be offered by the CVCOG to the successful Offeror,
and subject to acceptance by the successful Offeror within thirty (30) days
after issuance by CVCOG. Should a contract not be accepted within thirty (30)
days, CVCOG reserves the right to cancel the contract, and award a contract
to the next Offeror in order of rank as listed in the CVCOG Executive Committee
Minutes.
CONSULTANT RESPONSE
Consultants will submit a copy of a written response to the available Request
for Qualifications to Marcos Mata, CVCOG Regional Services Coordinator, to
be received by 12:00 noon, Friday March 26, 2004 at the CVCOG offices. This
written response should be concise, and specific to this RFQ.
CVCOG CONTACT
The project will be coordinated by CVCOG's Regional Services Coordinator,
Marcos Mata. For further information, contact him at (325) 944-9666 or by
email at marcos@cvcog.org.
TRD-200401094
Jeffrey K. Sutton
Executive Director
Concho Valley Council of Governments
Filed: February 17, 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 303.003, 303.009,
and 304.003, Tex. Fin. Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.003 and Sec. 303.009 for the
period of 02/23/04 - 02/29/04 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
2
/credit thru
$250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.003 and Sec. 303.009 for the
period of 02/23/04 - 02/29/04 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 304.003 for the period of 03/01/04
- 03/31/04 is 5% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 304.003 for the period of 03/01/04
- 03/31/04 is 5% for Commercial over $250,000.
1
Credit for personal, family or household
use.
2
Credit for business, commercial, investment
or other similar purpose.
TRD-200401104
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: February 18, 2004
Applications to Expand Field of Membership
Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the
Credit Union Department and are under consideration:
An application was received from Permian Basin Credit Union, Odessa, Texas
to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons that
live, work, or worship in Odessa, Texas, to be eligible for membership in
the credit union.
An application was received from Velocity Credit Union, Austin, Texas to
expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who live,
work, worship, attend school in, and businesses and other legal entities located
in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, or Travis Counties, Texas, to be eligible for
membership in the credit union.
An application was received from Vought Heritage Community Credit Union,
Grand Prairie, Texas (#1) to expand its field of membership. The proposal
would permit the Friends of the Texas Credit Union Foundation, its employees,
members, and their family members, who live, work, worship, or attend school,
in Dallas or Tarrant Counties, Texas, to be eligible for membership in the
credit union.
An application was received from Vought Heritage Community Credit Union,
Grand Prairie, Texas (#2) to expand its field of membership. The proposal
would permit all business entities and individuals, and their family members,
who live, work, worship, or attend school, in Dallas County, Texas, to be
eligible for membership in the credit union.
An application was received from Vought Heritage Community Credit Union,
Grand Prairie, Texas (#3) to expand its field of membership. The proposal
would permit all business entities and individuals, and their family members,
who live, work, worship, or attend school, in Tarrant County, Texas, to be
eligible for membership in the credit union.
An application was received from Star One Credit Union, Sunnyvale, California
to expand the field of membership of its branch office located in Austin,
Texas. The proposal would permit the employees of Collins Financial Services
who work at, or are paid from, or supervised from, or headquartered from their
location at 2101 W. Ben White Blvd. in Austin, Texas, to be eligible for membership
in the credit union.
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to
an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of
this publication. Credit unions that wish to comment on any application must
also complete a Notice of Protest form. The form may be obtained by contacting
the Department at (512) 837-9236 or downloading the form at http://www.tcud.state.tx.us/applications.html.
Any written comments must provide all information that the interested party
wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application. All information
received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of an application.
Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Texas Credit
Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699.
TRD-200401111
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: February 18, 2004
In accordance with the provisions of 7 TAC Section 91.103, the Credit Union
Department provides notice of the final action taken on the following application(s):
Application(s) to Expand Field of Membership - Approved
Galleria Credit Union, Dallas, Texas - See
Texas
Register
issue dated October 31, 2003.
Texas DPS Credit Union, Austin, Texas - See
Texas
Register
issue dated November 28, 2003.
Harlingen Area Teachers Credit Union, Harlingen, Texas - See
Texas Register
issue dated November 28, 2003.
Reed Credit Union, Houston, Texas - See
Texas
Register
issue dated November 28, 2003.
OmniAmerican Credit Union, Fort Worth, Texas - See
Texas Register
issue dated November 28, 2003.
Texas Dow Employees Credit Union, Lake Jackson, Texas (Amended) - Members
and employees of the Friends of the Texas Credit Union Foundation who reside,
work, or attend school in Brazoria County, Texas; Galveston County, Texas;
and the portion of Harris County, Texas within these geographical confines:
Beginning at the intersection of Loop 610 and Highway 288; south to Highway
6; west to Highway 59; south to Highway 99; northwest to IH-10; east to Highway
6; north to Highway 290; southwest to Loop 610 then back to the intersection
of the beginning point at Highway 288 South.
TruWest Credit Union, Scottsdale Arizona (Amended) - Persons who live,
work, or attend school within a ten-mile radius of the credit union's proprietary
offices located at 7700 Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas 78729 (Permit No. OSB 18)
and 13609 IH-35 North, Austin, Texas 78753 (Permit No. OSB 30).
Application(s) to Amend Articles of Incorporation - Approved
Associated Credit Union, Deer Park, Texas - See
Texas Register
issue dated December 26, 2003.
Application(s) for a Merger or Consolidation - Approved
Catholic Credit Union (Del Rio) and St. Joseph's Credit Union (San Antonio)
- See
Texas Register
issue dated October 31,
2003.
Trabusa Federal Credit Union (Mesquite) and Dallas Treasury Credit Union
(Dallas) - See
Texas Register
issue dated
October 31, 2003.
TRD-200401110
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: February 18, 2004
Release for Public Comment
The Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Inc. issues this
public notice of its annual strategic and operational Plan Modification.
The Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board is responsible for
the implementation of workforce development programs throughout its Board
area, which includes the following 12 counties: Angelina, Houston, Jasper,
Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity,
and Tyler. The Board's Integrated Plan Modification for program year 2004
and fiscal year 2005 will be submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission no
later than April 2, 2004. At a minimum, the Integrated Plan Modification will
include changes to strategic goals and objectives and service delivery strategies
for businesses, adults, dislocated workers, and youth. Workforce programs
and services covered in this strategic and operational Plan Modification include:
Workforce Investment Act, Food Stamp Employment & Training, Choices, Reintegration
of Offenders, Child Care, TAA, and more.
The Board will make available to the public a draft of its strategic and
operational Plan Modification for the plan year of July 1, 2004 through June
30 2005. The draft strategic and operational Plan Modification is available
on the Internet site http://www.detwork.org; or may be requested by telephone
(936) 639-8898 or in person at 1318-C South John Redditt, Lufkin, Texas 75904.
The public comment period will begin on March 1, 2004 and the deadline
for receipt of comments is 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2004. Public comments must
be submitted in writing to the following postal address: 1318-C South John
Redditt, Lufkin, Texas 75904, faxed to the following number: (936) 633-7491,
or e-mailed to the following individual: Marilyn Hartsook at the following
Internet e-mail address: marilyn.hartsook@twc.state.tx.us. All comments will
be submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission and incorporated as part of
the Board's Plan Modification. For more information, call Marilyn Hartsook
at (936) 639-8898.
The Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board is an equal opportunity
organization. Auxiliary aids or services are available upon request to those
individuals with disabilities. For extra assistance, please contact us at
(936) 639-8898.
TRD-200401079
Marilyn Hartsook
Planner
Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board
Filed: February 17, 2004
Notice of Bulk Fuel Terminal and Site-Wide General Operating Permit Issuance
Notice is hereby given that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) Executive Director issued the Bulk Fuel Terminal and Site-Wide General
Operating Permit (GOP) Numbers 515 and 516 under the requirements of Title
30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 122, Subchapter F (relating to General
Operating Permits) on February 27, 2004.
Beginning on February 27, 2004, the Bulk Fuel Terminal and Site-Wide GOPs
are subject to public petition for 60 days as specified under 30 TAC §122.360.
Any person affected by the decision of the executive director to issue the
Bulk Fuel Terminal and Site-Wide GOPs may petition the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) to make an objection. Petitions shall be based only
on objections to the Bulk Fuel Terminal and Site-Wide GOPs that were raised
with reasonable specificity during the public comment period, unless the petitioner
demonstrates in the petition to the EPA that it was not possible to raise
the objections within the public comment period. The petition shall identify
all objections. A copy of the petition shall be provided to the executive
director by the petitioner. The executive director shall have 90 days from
the receipt of an EPA objection to resolve any objection and, if necessary,
terminate or revise the Bulk Fuel Terminal and Site-Wide GOPs.
Copies of the Bulk Fuel Terminal and Site-Wide GOPs and final statement
of basis, which includes the executive director's response to comments, may
be obtained from the TCEQ Web site at
http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/permitting/airperm/opd/permtabl.htm
or by contacting the TCEQ Air Permits Division, Office of Permitting,
Remediation & Registration, (512) 239-1250. For further information or
questions concerning the Bulk Fuel Terminal and Site-Wide GOPs, contact Ms.
Beryl Thatcher, Office of Permitting, Remediation & Registration, Air
Permits Division, (512) 239-5946.
TRD-200401089
Stephanie Bergeron
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: February 17, 2004
The executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ or commission) is issuing this public notice of a proposed selection
of remedy for the J. C. Pennco Waste Oil Service proposed state Superfund
site (the Site). In accordance with 30 TAC §335.349(a) concerning General
Requirements for Remedial Activities, and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §361.187,
Proposed Remedial Action, a public meeting regarding the commission's selection
of a proposed remedy for the Site shall be held. The statute requires that
the commission shall publish notice of the meeting in the
Texas Register
and in a newspaper of general circulation in the county
in which the facility is located at least 30 days before the date of the public
meeting. This notice was also published in the
San
Antonio Express News
on February 27, 2004.
The public meeting is scheduled for March 30, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. at Salado
Intermediate School Cafetorium, 3602 South W. W. White Road, San Antonio,
Bexar County, Texas. The public meeting will be legislative in nature and
is not a contested case hearing under Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
The Site, was proposed for listing on the state superfund registry in the
August 26, 1997 issue of the
Texas Register
(22
TexReg 8570). The Site is located at 4927 Higdon Road, southeast of San Antonio,
outside the city limits, in Bexar County, Texas. The Site consists of a rectangular
piece of land occupying approximately five acres. The Site is bordered by
Higdon Road to the south, farm land to the north, and residential property
and light industry to the east and west.
The Site was in operation from 1984 until April 1992. During this time,
the Site received an unknown quantity of drums with used chemicals including
motor oil, antifreeze, and solvents. Reportedly, most of the oil and other
chemicals were sold for recycling. The drums were sold for use as livestock
feeders, trash receptacles, and barbeque pits. Contamination resulted from
spills and discharges from the oil storage tanks and barrel cleaning activities.
A TCEQ investigation in 1991 discovered similar solvents in a nearby residential
well. In May 1992, the owner of the Site filed for bankruptcy protection and
the Site was abandoned. The commission installed a fence at the Site in 1994.
In 1995 and 1996, the EPA removed approximately 4,000 drums, 120 cubic yards
of soil and debris, 31,500 gallons of liquid wastes, and 23 tanks from the
Site. In November 1996, the EPA referred the Site to the state for further
remedial action.
The remedial investigation at the Site was completed in October 2003. A
pre-feasibility study technical memorandum for soil was completed in August
2003, and concluded that no additional remedial actions related to the soil
were required at the Site. The presumptive remedy document for groundwater,
completed in January 2004, presented a summary of the specific risks identified
in the groundwater at the Site and evaluation of potential remedial alternatives.
All persons desiring to make comments may do so prior to or at the public
meeting. All comments submitted
prior
to the
public meeting must be received by 5:00 p.m. March 29, 2004 and should be
sent in writing to Carol Boucher, Project Manager, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, Remediation Division, MC 143, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087,
or by facsimile at (512) 239-2450. The public comment period for this action
will end at the close of the public meeting on March 30, 2004.
A portion of the record for this Site, including documents pertinent to
the proposed remedy, is available for review during regular business hours
at the San Antonio Public Library, McCreless Branch, 1023 Ada Street. Copies
of the complete public record file may be obtained during regular business
hours at the commission's Records Management Center, Records Customer Service,
Building E, First Floor, MC 199, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753,
(800) 633-9363 or (512) 239- 2920. Photocopying of file information is subject
to payment of a fee. Parking for persons with disabilities is available on
the east side of Building D, convenient to access ramps that are between Buildings
D and E.
Information is also available regarding the state Superfund program at
Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation
needs who are planning to attend the meeting should contact the agency at
(800) 633-9363 or (512) 239-2463. Requests should be made as far in advance
as possible.
For further information about this site or the public meeting, please call
John Flores, TCEQ Community Relations, at (800) 633-9363, extension 5674.
TRD-200401086
Paul C. Sarahan
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: February 17, 2004
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff
is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed
Orders (AOs) in accordance with Texas Water Code (the Code), §7.075,
which requires that the commission may not approve these AOs unless the public
has been provided an opportunity to submit written comments. Section 7.075
requires that notice of the proposed orders and the opportunity to comment
must be published in the
Texas Register
no
later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period
closes, which in this case is
March 29, 2004
.
Section 7.075 also requires that the commission promptly consider any written
comments received and that the commission may withhold approval of an AO if
a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate the proposed AO
is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements
of the Code, the Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), and/or the Texas Clean
Air Act (the Act). Additional notice is not required if changes to an AO are
made in response to written comments.
A copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the
commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C,
1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable regional
office listed as follows. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the
enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the commission's central
office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be
received by 5:00 p.m. on March 29, 2004
. Written comments may also
be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550.
The commission enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or
the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides
that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the commission in
writing
.
(1) COMPANY: Amy Food Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0580-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number HX-3206-D; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: food preparation; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4 and THSC, §382.085(a)
and (b), by failing to control odor from the food processing operation;; PENALTY:
$2,300; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Johnson, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(2) COMPANY: AquaSource Utility, Inc. Creekside Estates Plant; DOCKET NUMBER:
2003- 1306-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(TPDES) Permit Number 11375-001; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1),
TPDES Permit Number 11375-001, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to
meet the permitted effluent limits at Outfall 001; PENALTY: $6,720; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Christina McLaughlin, (512) 239-6589; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk
Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(3) COMPANY: BP Amoco Chemical Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-1426-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number GB-0001-R; LOCATION: Texas City, Galveston
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petrochemical plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(2),
115.355(1), 116.115(c) and Air Permit Number 1176, by failing to perform fugitive
monitoring; PENALTY: $1,300; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sandy VanCleave, (512)
239-0667; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486,
(713) 767-3500.
(4) COMPANY: Bahram Solhjou; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-1288-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
TPDES Permit Number 12882-001, RN102079043; LOCATION: near Houston, Harris
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1),
TPDES Permit Number 12882-001, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to
comply with permitted limits for ammonia nitrogen and total suspended solids
(TSS); PENALTY: $1,271; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Merrilee Gerberding, (512)
239-4490; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486,
(713) 767-3500.
(5) COMPANY: Best Deal Enterprises Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0820-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Facility Identification Number 72991,
RN101435154; LOCATION: Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a)
and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; and 30
TAC §115.245(2), by failing to conduct the annual pressure decay test
on the Stage II vapor recovery system within the 12 months prior to the investigation;
PENALTY: $2,700; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Clausewitz, (210) 490-3096;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713)
767-3500.
(6) COMPANY: Don Calvert dba Big Jacks Grocery; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0864-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 8171; LOCATION: Lewisville,
Denton County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales
of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to
demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $3,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Joseph Daley, (512) 239-3308; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth,
Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(7) COMPANY: Boening Brothers Dairy, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-1046-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0011987; LOCATION: Floresville,
Wilson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dairy; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a)
and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY:
$2,100; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Brad Brock, (512) 239-1165; REGIONAL OFFICE:
14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.
(8) COMPANY: Town of Buckholts; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0013-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
TPDES Permit Number 11875-001; LOCATION: near Buckholts, Milam County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1),
TPDES Permit Number 11875-001 and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to
comply with permitted limits at Outfall 001 for biochemical oxygen demand,
TSS and dissolved oxygen, and total residual chlorine, failing to notify the
TCEQ that alterations to the permitted design of the facility were made prior
to February 14, 2002, failing to report effluent violations greater than 40%
of the permitted limit, in writing, within five working days of becoming aware
of the noncompliance, failing to submit the annual sludge report for the year
2001, and failing to prevent a discharge of visible foam into the creek adjacent
to the plant.; PENALTY: $8,280; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tel Croston, (512)
239-5717; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826,
(254) 751-0335.
(9) COMPANY: John Michael Corder; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-1057-PST-E; IDENTIFIER:
PST Facility Identification Number 29311, RN101775104; LOCATION: Houston,
Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales
of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to
demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $1,050; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Ronnie Kramer, (806) 353-9251; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H,
Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(10) COMPANY: Custom Food Group, L.P. dba Custom Food Group; DOCKET NUMBER:
2003-1199-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply (PWS) Identification Number
0200504; LOCATION: Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public
water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.109(c) and THSC, §341.033(d),
by failing to submit routine water samples for bacteriological analysis; and
30 TAC §290.109(g)(4), by failing to provide public notification for
sampling deficiencies; PENALTY: $1,563; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Craig Carson,
(512) 239-5612; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas
77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(11) COMPANY: Degussa Engineered Carbons, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-1200-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number OC-0020-R; LOCATION: Orange, Orange County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: carbon black plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c), §101.20(3),
Permit Numbers 9403B and PSD-TX-P627M2, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing
to maintain an emission rate below the maximum allowable emission rate table;
30 TAC §205.6, by failing to pay fiscal year 2003 general permit stormwater
fees and late fees; and 30 TAC §335.323, by failing to pay nonhazardous
waste generation late fees; PENALTY: $10,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Stacey
Young, (512) 239-1899; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas
77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(12) COMPANY: Gustavo Garcia and Ulysia Garcia dba Diamond G; DOCKET NUMBER:
2003-1164-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 10378; LOCATION:
Premont, Jim Wells County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with
retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and
the Code, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to monitor underground storage tanks
(USTs) for releases; and 30 TAC §334.48(c), by failing to conduct inventory
control procedures at a retail fueling facility; PENALTY: $4,750; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Audra Baumgartner, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean
Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503.
(13) COMPANY: Dutch Boy Cleaners, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0533-EAQ-E;
IDENTIFIER: Edwards Aquifer Site Registration Number 13-02110501, Edwards
Aquifer protection program project number 1982.00; LOCATION: San Antonio,
Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dry cleaning; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §213.4(a)(1),
by failing to obtain commission approval by submitting a water pollution abatement
plan prior to constructing a dry cleaning facility on the Edwards Aquifer
Recharge Zone; PENALTY: $3,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Clausewitz,
(210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480,
(210) 490-3096.
(14) COMPANY: E. D. Baker Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-1366-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air New Source Review (NSR) Permit Number 54240, RN103002473; LOCATION: near
Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: rock crusher; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §116.110(a)(1) and THSC, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b),
by failing to obtain a permit to construct and operate a rock crusher before
operation began; PENALTY: $10,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronnie Kramer,
(806) 353-9251; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933,
(806) 353-9251.
(15) COMPANY: Flex-O-Lite, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-1011-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Air Account Number LA-0012-U, RN101051571; LOCATION: Paris, Lamar County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: reflective glass bead manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §116.110(a) and THSC, §382.085(b) and §382.0518(a),
by failing to obtain NSR permit authorization prior to modifying glass melting
tanks, and to obtain NSR permit authorization prior to diverting emissions;
30 TAC §116.115(c) and NSR Permit Number 35322, by failing to comply
with the coating usage record keeping provisions; and 30 TAC §116.116(a)(1),
by failing to comply with the representations made in the June 11, 1999 application
for amendment to NSR Permit Number 35322; PENALTY: $41,275; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Carolyn Lind, (903) 535-5100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas
75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.
(16) COMPANY: Franklin Building Materials, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-1323-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number EE-0862-E, RN100815554; LOCATION: El Paso,
El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: cultured marble manufacturing; RULE
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a)(1) and THSC, §382.085(b) and §382.0518(a),
by failing to obtain a permit to operate a thermoset resin operation; PENALTY:
$2,160; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jill Reed, (915) 570-1359; REGIONAL OFFICE:
401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834-4949.
(17) COMPANY: Jack Ray & Sons Oil Co., Inc. ; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-1505-PST-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN101563039; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: fuel distributor; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.4(b)(1)(A),
by failing to observe a valid, current delivery certificate prior to the deposit
of a regulated substance into the UST; PENALTY: $5,760; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Erika Fair, (512) 239-6673; REGIONAL OFFICE: 401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite
560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834-4949.
(18) COMPANY: Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0030-PWS-
E; IDENTIFIER: RN101563039; LOCATION: Brownwood, Brown County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.109(c) and
(2)(F) and THSC, §341.033(d), by failing to collect and submit the required
number of additional routine monthly water and bacteriological samples; PENALTY:
$1,613; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronnie Kramer, (806) 353-9251; REGIONAL OFFICE:
1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.
(19) COMPANY: Mack Massey Motors, LP; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003 1282-PST-E; IDENTIFIER:
PST Facility Identification Number 18758; LOCATION: El Paso, El Paso County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: motor vehicle dealership; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(5)(A)(i)
and the Code, §26.3467(a), by failing to make available a valid, current
fuel delivery certificate to a common carrier prior to receiving fuel deliveries
on February 26, 2003, March 26, 2002, May 17, 2002, May 31, 2002, June 26,
2002, July 24, 2002, August 14, 2002, September 16, 2002, October 1, 2002,
October 22, 2002, November 16, 2002, and January 13, 2003. PENALTY: $1,632
; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mauricio Olaya; REGIONAL OFFICE: 401 East Franklin
Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834-4949.
(20) COMPANY: Jose G. Nieto and Luis A. Nieto dba Nietos Service Station
2; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003 0782-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification
Number 0035981; LOCATION: Elsa, Hidalgo County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience
store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a)
and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY:
$4,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Cheryl Thompson, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.
(21) COMPANY: City of Palmer Domestic Wastewater System; DOCKET NUMBER:
2003 1319-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: TPDES Permit Number 0013620-001, RN102092962;
LOCATION: Palmer, Ellis County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: domestic wastewater
system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 0013620-001,
and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to meet the effluent limitations
and monitoring requirements; PENALTY: $18,160; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Cari
Bing, (512) 239-1445; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas
76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(22) COMPANY: Polk County; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003 0512-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER:
Municipal Solid Waste Permit Number 1384; LOCATION: Leggett, Polk County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: municipal solid waste landfill; RULE VIOLATED: 30
TAC §37.111 and §37.271(5), by failing to submit an annual update
of the local government financial test for Fiscal Year 2001; PENALTY: $2,500;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870
Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(23) COMPANY: Pure Utilities LC dba Lakeside Village Sewer Plant; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2003 1229-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: TPDES Permit Number 14014-001; LOCATION:
Livingston, Polk County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (5), TPDES Permit Number 14014-001,
and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to operate and maintain all systems
of collection, treatment, and disposal; 30 TAC §319.11(b) and 40 Code
of Federal Regulations §136.3(e), by failing to analyze samples within
the permitted time; PENALTY: $2,576; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tel Croston,
(513) 239-5717; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892,
(409) 898-3838.
(24) COMPANY: Janie G. Carrales dba Roberts Get-N-Go; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003
1083- PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0023552; LOCATION:
Premont, Jim Wells County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with
retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by
failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance; PENALTY: $3,150; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Chris Friesenhahn, (210) 490- 3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean
Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas (361) 825-3100.
(25) COMPANY: City of Round Rock; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003 1364-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER:
PWS Identification Number 2460003; LOCATION: Round Rock, Williamson County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.113(f)(5),
by failing to comply with the maximum contaminate level during the fourth
quarter of 2002; PENALTY: $555; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Walter Lassen, (5412)
239-0513; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Suite 150, Austin, Texas
78758-5336, (512) 339- 2929.
(26) COMPANY: Siber Enterprise, Inc. Dba Star Food and Grocery; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2003 0135-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0039774;
LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store
with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(2)(A)(i)(III)
and the Code, §26.3475(a), by failing to test line leak detectors for
two USTs at least once per year for performance and operational reliability;
30 TAC §334.50(d)(9)(A)(v), by failing to report a suspected release
from two USTs within 72 hours; and 30 TAC §334.74, by failing to investigate
suspected released from two USTs; PENALTY: $6,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Trina Grieco, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H,
Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(27) COMPANY: Texas Department of Transportation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002 0492-PST-
E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0008723; LOCATION: Alvin,
Brazoria County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: regulatory transportation; RULE
VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and the Code, §26.3475(c)(1),
by failing to monitor the USTs for releases of a frequency of at least once
per month; 30 TAC §334.50(d)(4)(ii)(II), by failing to put the automatic
tank gauging (ATG) system into test mode at least once per month; 30 TAC §334.50(a)(1)(C)(ii)(I),
by failing to conduct inventory control in conjunction with ATG; 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(B)
and the Code, §26.346(a), by failing to submit a UST registration and
self certification form; and 30 TAC §334.8(c)(5)(A)(i), by failing to
make available to a common carrier a valid, current delivery certificate before
delivery of a regulated substance into the UST system; PENALTY: $6,000; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Trina Grieco, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue,
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(28) COMPANY: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; DOCKET NUMBER:
2003 1216-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number DB-2459-D; LOCATION: Dallas,
Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: medical center; RULE VIOLATED: 30
TAC §122.146(1) and (2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit
annual certification of compliance for the reporting period of April 4, 2002
- April 3, 2003; PENALTY: $2,040; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817)
588-5800; ; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951,
(817) 588-5800.
(29) COMPANY: Xexes, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003 1334-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN102995099; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used
car dealership; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §114.20(b)(2)(A) and (c), by failing
to observe that a 2000 Pontiac offered for sale had the air injection reaction
system, rear oxygen sensors, exhaust gas recirculation valve, and catalytic
converter either removed or tampered with.; PENALTY: $360; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Stacey Young, (512) 239-1899; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H,
Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
TRD-200401076
Paul C. Sarahan
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: February 17, 2004
Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials
TRD-200401105
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: February 18, 2004
Pursuant to 25 Texas Administrative Code, §289.205, the Bureau of
Radiation Control (bureau), Texas Department of Health (department), filed
complaints against the following registrants: David P. Shore, II, D.D.S.,
Lott, R04384; Harold G. Bissonnet, Jr., D.D.S., Houston, R10066; Michael C.
Dyck, D.D.S., Dallas, R19703; Dallas Outpatient Cardiovascular Center, Dallas,
R20359; Ronald W. Daniel, D.D.S., Duncanville, R21183; Victor I. Lugo-Miro,
M.D., P.A., Kingwood, R21830; Brian K. Ross, D.D.S., Bedford, R21868; Cordova
Health Management Inc., San Antonio, R23331; Dave E. Nichols, D.D.S., Houston,
R23985; Crowne Chiropractic Clinic of Pleasant Grove, LLC, Dallas, R25501;
Arthur W. Coleman, D.D.S., Houston, R26758; Larry G. Schneider, M.D., P.A.,
Porter, R26876; Medical City Dallas Hospital, Dallas, Z00253; Surgicare of
Travis Centre Inc., Houston, Z00618.
The complaints allege that these registrants have failed to pay required
annual fees. The department intends to revoke the certificates of registration;
order the registrants to cease and desist use of radiation machine(s); order
the registrants to divest themselves of such equipment; and order the registrants
to present evidence satisfactory to the bureau that they have complied with
the orders and the provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter
401. If the fee is paid within 30 days of the date of each complaint, the
department will not issue an order.
This notice affords the opportunity to the registrants for a hearing to
show cause why the certificates of registration should not be revoked. A written
request for a hearing must be received by the bureau within 30 days from the
date of service of the complaint to be valid. Such written request must be
filed with Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director,
Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189.
Should no request for a public hearing be timely filed or if the fee is not
paid, the certificates of registration will be revoked at the end of the 30-day
period of notice.
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-200401100
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: February 18, 2004
Pursuant to 25 Texas Administrative Code, §289.205, the Bureau of
Radiation Control (bureau), Texas Department of Health (department), filed
complaints against the following licensees: Baylor Sports Science Center,
Dallas, G02086; MDI Holdings Inc., Dallas, L05501.
The complaints allege that these licensees have failed to pay required
annual fees. The department intends to revoke the radioactive material licenses;
order the licensees to cease and desist use of such radioactive materials;
order the licensees to divest themselves of the radioactive material; and
order the licensees to present evidence satisfactory to the bureau that they
have complied with the orders and the provisions of the Texas Health and Safety
Code, Chapter 401. If the fee is paid within 30 days of the date of each complaint,
the department will not issue an order.
This notice affords the opportunity to the licensees for a hearing to show
cause why the radioactive material licenses should not be revoked. A written
request for a hearing must be received by the bureau within 30 days from the
date of service of the complaint to be valid. Such written request must be
filed with Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director,
Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189.
Should no request for a public hearing be timely filed or if the fee is not
paid, the radioactive material licenses will be revoked at the end of the
30-day period of notice.
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-200401099
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: February 18, 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 Anthony Mata, Jr. (Texas Radiographer
Identification Number 009694) of Houston. A total penalty of $4,000 is proposed
to be assessed the radiographer 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-200401078
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: February 17, 2004
The Texas Department of Health, having duly filed complaints pursuant to
25 Texas Administrative Code, §289.205, has revoked the following certificates
of registration: Jack K. Callan, D.V.M., Abilene, R01061, January 30, 2004;
MacGregor Medical Association, Houston, R06531, January 30, 2004; Diagnox
Services, Inc., Houston, R11771, January 30, 2004; Linda A. Miller, Bullard,
R16499, January 30, 2004; Plano-Action Chiropractic, Plano, R19388, January
30, 2004; Tower Medical Center of Beaumont, P.A., Port Neches, R22854, January
30, 2004; Accent Dental PC, Irving, R23140, January 30, 2004; M. K. Tholen,
D.D.S., PC, Houston, R24561, January 30, 2004; Elizabeth Nava, D.D.S., Dallas,
R25263, January 30, 2004; Allcare Family Medicine, P.A., Fort Worth, R25881,
January 30, 2004; Gulf Coast Family Practice Associates, Pittsburg, R26693,
January 30, 2004; God is Good LLC, Sugar Land, R26707, January 30, 2004; Westport
Technology Center International, Houston, Z01148, January 30, 2004.
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-200401077
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: February 17, 2004
The Texas Department of Health, having duly filed complaints pursuant to
25 Texas Administrative Code, §289.205, has revoked the following radioactive
material licenses: Qualitech Steel Corporation, Corpus Christi, L05157, February
9, 2004; Cyvon Imaging Inc., Dallas, L05320, February 9, 2004; Paragon Wireline
Inc., Bryan, L05367, February 9, 2004; Houston Diagnostic and Treatment Center,
Houston, L05423, February 9, 2004.
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-200401101
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: February 18, 2004
Request for Qualifications to Provide Market Analysis
I. PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the Department or
TDHCA) is requesting submission of qualifications to provide market analysis
relating to various real estate transactions in Texas, which are subject to
underwriting by TDHCA. The Department's Market Analysis Rules and Guidelines
provide more information on the market study guidelines and required qualifications.
This policy may be accessed through the TDHCA web site at
http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/underwrite.html
The Department reserves the right to compile a list of approved firms,
based on submitted qualifications, for use by Applicants of various housing
programs administered through TDHCA. Firms may be added to the list upon submission
review and acceptance of qualifications.
II. RESPONSE TIME FRAME AND OTHER INFORMATION
Response Due: Open
It is the express policy of the Department that parties receiving this
request refrain from initiating any contact or communication with members
of the TDHCA Board of Directors with regard to selection of firms relative
to this Request for Qualifications while the selection process is occurring.
Any violation of this policy will be considered a basis for disqualification.
Also, by releasing this Request for Qualifications, TDHCA shall not be
obligated to proceed with any action on the Request for Qualifications and
may decide it is in the Department's best interest to refrain from pursuing
any selection process.
Two copies of the qualifications and one copy of a sample market study
should be delivered to the following address:
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Attention: Lisa Vecchietti, Real Estate Analysis
507 Sabine Street, Suite 400
P.O. Box 13941
Austin, Texas 78711-3941
III. RESPONSE FORMAT
A. Each item in Section IV of this Request for Qualifications should be
specifically addressed, or an explanation should be provided as to why no
response is given.
B. Identify the item to be addressed in the introduction to each response.
C. Please limit your response to relevant material and your qualifications
to 10 pages in length; additional information may be submitted in the form
of an attachment or appendix.
PROPOSAL CONTENT
A. General Information
Provide information regarding the organization and structure of the firm
including, but not limited to:
1. Number of offices located in Texas
2. Location of office(s) and brief description of support staff
3. Number of registered representatives located in Texas
4. List of housing clients currently served by or proposed to be served
by the firm
5. Areas of Texas the firm is willing to serve
B. Firm
Provide information regarding the experience of the firm including, but
not limited to:
1. Number of market studies for multifamily and single family residential
properties; attach a descriptive list of assignments performed since 1998
2. Description of familiarity with transactions involving federal and/or
state housing programs
3. Any other unique qualifications
C. Personnel
Provide information about the professionals employed by the firm including,
but not limited to:
1. Names, office location and brief resumes, including licensing and certification
2. List of housing clients served by or proposed to be served by the personnel
assigned to this account
D. Services Provided
Provide certification that the services to be provided will conform to
the Department's Market Analysis Rules and Guidelines.
E. Documentation of Standing
Provide documentation of organization and/or certificate of good standing
in the State of Texas.
V. SAMPLE MARKET STUDY
Provide a sample market study. The sample must conform to the requirements
of the Department's Market Analysis Rules and Guidelines. The subject development
may be fictitious, but the body of the market study must accurately reflect
the most current information available for the chosen market area, including
relevant demographics. (This item should be included as an attachment or appendix
and will not be considered part of the page limitation of proposals.)
VI. FINANCIAL CONDITION
Provide a copy of the firm's most recent audited financial statement, if
available. (This item should be included as an attachment or appendix and
will not be considered part of the page limitation of proposals.)
VII. DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION
Additional information regarding TDHCA may be obtained from Lisa Vecchietti.
All requests must be in writing and sent to (512) 475-4420 (fax) or lisa.vecchietti@tdhca.state.tx.us
(email). All questions and responses will be made available to all applicants
and will be subject to disclosure under the Open Records Act.
VIII. OPEN RECORDS
Information submitted to TDHCA is public information and is available upon
request in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act, Chapter 552 of
the Government Code (the "Act"). A firm submitting any information it considers
confidential as to trade secrets or commercial or financial information, which
it desires not to be disclosed, must clearly identify all such information
in its proposal. If information so identified by a firm is requested from
TDHCA, the firm will be notified and given an opportunity to present its position
to the Texas Attorney General, who shall make the final determination as to
whether such information is excepted from disclosure under the Act. Information
not clearly identified as confidential will be deemed to be non-confidential
and will be made available by TDHCA upon request.
IX. COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONDING
All costs directly or indirectly related to the preparation of a response
to this RFQ shall be the sole responsibility of and shall be borne by the
firm.
TRD-200400969
Edwina P. Carrington
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: February 12, 2004
Notice Of Meetings Schedule for Clarification of
2004 Cycle Applications
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Department")
is committed to making the 2004 Housing Tax Credit Program allocation a better,
more transparent process. Therefore, the Department will be hosting a series
of meetings for 2004 cycle applicants.
The focus of these meetings is to provide clarification from TDHCA Directors
to any specific requests for additional information that have been made by
the Department concerning specific applications. These meetings are open to
the public and will allow for public discussion with key members of the Department
staff without violating the Ex Parte Communications prohibition, Texas Government
Code, § 2306.1113. The schedule of these meetings is provided below:
Friday, March 12, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., 4th Floor Board Room, 507 Sabine,
Austin
Friday, March 26, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., 4th Floor Board Room, 507 Sabine,
Austin
Friday, April 09, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., 4th Floor Board Room, 507 Sabine,
Austin
Friday, April 23, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., 4th Floor Board Room, 507 Sabine,
Austin
Friday, May 7, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., 4th Floor Board Room, 507 Sabine, Austin
Friday, May 21, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., 4th Floor Board Room, 507 Sabine, Austin
Friday, June 04, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., 4th Floor Board Room, 507 Sabine,
Austin
Friday, June 18, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., 4th Floor Board Room, 507 Sabine,
Austin
Friday, July 02, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., 4th Floor Board Room, 507 Sabine,
Austin
Friday, July 16, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., 4th Floor Board Room, 507 Sabine,
Austin
Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for the public hearings
should contact Gina Esteves ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3943 or
Relay Texas at 1 (800) 735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that
appropriate arrangements can be made.
If you have any questions regarding these meetings, please contact Jennifer
Joyce, Program Analyst for the HTC Program at (512) 475-3995 or visit our
web site at: www.tdhca.state.tx.us.
TRD-200401144
Edwina P. Carrington
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: February 18, 2004
Insurer Services
Application for admission to the State of Texas by CALIFORNIA INSURANCE
COMPANY, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in San Francisco,
California.
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-200401146
Gene C. Jarmon
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: February 18, 2004
The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket No.
2590, on March 10, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby,
Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, to consider
two nominations for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Texas Windstorm
Insurance Association (TWIA). Mr. James E. Wade of Port Neches, Texas has
been nominated by the Office of Public Insurance Counsel for re-appointment
as one of the two general public members to serve on the TWIA Board; and Mr.
James P. Elbert, of the Elbert Insurance Agency in Lake Jackson, Texas has
been nominated by the Texas Department of Insurance staff for re-appointment
as one of the two local recording agent members to serve on the TWIA Board.
The hearing is held pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 21.49, §5A,
which provides that the Commissioner after notice and hearing, may issue any
orders considered necessary to carry out the purposes of Article 21.49, including
but not limited to, maximum rates, competitive rates, and policy forms. Any
person may appear and testify for or against the proposed appointments.
Pursuant to Article 21.49, §5, two members of the nine-member TWIA
Board of Directors are to be representatives of the general public, nominated
by the Office of Public Insurance Counsel, who, as of the date of the appointment,
reside in a catastrophe area and are TWIA policyholders; and two members are
to be local recording agents licensed under the Texas Insurance Code with
demonstrated experience in the TWIA and whose principal offices, as of the
date of the appointment, are located in a catastrophe area.
Any questions concerning this matter should be addressed to Marilyn Hamilton,
Associate Commissioner, Property and Casualty Program, (512) 322-2265, MC
104-PC, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
TRD-200401048
Gene C. Jarmon
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: February 13, 2004
Instant Game No. 429 "Doubling Red 7's"
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 429 is "DOUBLING RED 7s". The play style
is "key number match with doubler".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 429 shall be $2.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 429.
A. Display Printing - That area of the instant game ticket outside of the
area where the Overprint and Play Symbols appear.
B. Latex Overprint - The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols
on the front of the ticket.
C. Play Symbol- The printed data under the latex on the front of the instant
ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol
is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games.
The possible black play symbols are: $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $8.00, $10.00,
$20.00, $50.00, $100, $200, $2,000, $24,000, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 14, and 15. The possible red play symbols are: $1.00, $2.00, $4.00,
$5.00, $8.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100, $200, $2,000, $24,000, 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15.
D. Play Symbol Caption- the printed material appearing below each Play
Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play
Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol
Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
E. Retailer Validation Code - Three (3) letters found under the removable
scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate
instant winners. The possible validation codes are:
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16.
Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of
the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 with the exception of ∅, which
will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through
it.
F. Serial Number - A unique 13 (thirteen) digit number appearing under
the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There is a boxed
four (4) digit Security Number placed randomly within the Serial Number. The
remaining nine (9) digits of the Serial Number are the Validation Number.
The Serial Number is positioned beneath the bottom row of play data in the
scratched-off play area. The format will be: 0000000000000.
G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $2.00, $4.00, $8.00, $10.00, or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00, $100 or $200.
I. High-Tier Prize- A prize of $2,000 or $24,000.
J. Bar Code - A 22 (twenty-two) character interleaved two (2) of five (5)
bar code which will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit
pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number and the nine (9) digit Validation
Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.
K. Pack-Ticket Number - A 13 (thirteen) digit number consisting of the
three (3) digit game number (429), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within
each pack. The format will be: 429-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "DOUBLING RED 7s" Instant Game tickets contains 250
tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of two (2).
Tickets 000 and 001 will be shown on the front of the pack; the backs of tickets
248 and 249 will show. Every other book will be opposite. Tickets 000 and
249 will be folded down to expose the pack-ticket number through the shrink-wrap.
M. Non-Winning Ticket - A ticket which is not programmed to be a winning
ticket or a ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game
Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and
applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery
Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.
N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery "DOUBLING
RED 7s" Instant Game No. 429 ticket.
2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners
is subject to the general ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas
Lottery Rule 401.302, Instant Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements
set out on the back of each instant ticket. A prize winner in the "DOUBLING
RED 7s" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols. If the player reveals a YOUR NUMBERS
play symbol that matches either LUCKY NUMBERS play symbol, the player will
win the prize indicated. If the player reveals a RED "7" play symbol, the
player will automatically win double the prize amount shown below the RED
"7" symbol. No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever
shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.
2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements
must be met:
1. Exactly twenty-two (22) Play Symbols must appear under the latex overprint
on the front portion of the ticket;
2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath,
unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully
legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual
image games;
5. The ticket shall be intact;
6. The Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must
be present in their entirety and be fully legible;
7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes,
to the Play Symbols on the ticket;
8. The ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered,
unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;
9. The ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;
10. The ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized
manner;
11. The ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted
tickets or non-activated tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;
12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket
Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;
13. The ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly 22 (twenty-two)
Play Symbols under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket,
exactly one Serial Number, exactly one Retailer Validation Code, and exactly
one Pack-Ticket Number on the ticket;
14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning ticket shall correspond with
the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning tickets, and a ticket with
that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;
15. The ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective
or printed or produced in error;
16. Each of the 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed
in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at
the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial
font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font
and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect
and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable
deadlines.
B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in
these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes
of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security
tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements
is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive
Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail
sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the
only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace
the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or
a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery
game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive
Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. Consecutive non-winning tickets within a book will not have identical
patterns.
B. There will be no duplicate LUCKY NUMBERS on a ticket.
C. On winning and non-winning tickets, the "7" symbol will never appear
as either of the LUCKY NUMBERS.
D. The LUCKY NUMBERS will never appear in red.
E. No duplicate non-winning YOUR NUMBER play symbols on a ticket.
F. No prize symbol will appear more than 2 times on a non-winning ticket
G. On winning and non-winning tickets, the prize symbol corresponding to
a red play symbol will also be in red. The prize symbol corresponding to a
black play symbol will be in black.
H. Tickets containing red YOUR NUMBERS will contain a maximum of 4 red
YOUR NUMBERS.
I. Winning tickets will only win by matching a black YOUR NUMBER to a black
LUCKY NUMBER (not including tickets that win with the red ‘7’
play symbol).
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "DOUBLING RED 7s" Instant Game prize of $2.00, $4.00, $8.00,
$10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100 or $200, a claimant shall sign the back of the
ticket in the space designated and present the winning ticket to any Texas
Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if
valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment of the
amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the
Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay a $50.00,
$100, or $200 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify
the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim
form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery.
If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded
to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated,
the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant
may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section
2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "DOUBLING RED 7s" Instant Game prize of $2,000 or $24,000,
the claimant must sign the winning ticket and present it at one of the Texas
Lottery’s Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery,
payment will be made to the bearer of the validated winning ticket for that
prize upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600
or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form
with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income
tax at a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not
validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant
shall be notified promptly.
C. As an alternative method of claiming a "DOUBLING RED 7s" Instant Game
prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete a claim
form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box 16600, Austin,
Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with the claimant.
In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim
shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery
shall deduct a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person who has been
finally determined to be:
1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the Comptroller,
the Texas Workforce Commission, or Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;
2. delinquent in making child support payments administered or collected
by the Attorney General; or
3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Department of Human Services for
a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of
financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resource Code;
4. in default on a loan made under Chapter 52, Education Code; or
5. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code.
E. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other
than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person
shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.
2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment. The Texas Lottery may delay payment
of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under
any of the following circumstances:
A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur,
regarding the prize;
B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;
C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the ticket presented
for payment; or
D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise
due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability
for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending
payment of the claim.
2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18. If a person under the age of
18 years is entitled to a cash prize of less than $600 from the "DOUBLING
RED 7s" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of
the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount
of the prize payable to the order of the minor.
2.6 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed
within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game or within the applicable
time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas
Government Code Section 466.408. Any prize not claimed within that period,
and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each
ticket, shall be forfeited.
2.7 Disclaimer. The number of actual prizes in a game may vary based on
sales, distribution, testing, and number of prizes claimed. An Instant Game
ticket may continue to be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.
3.0 Instant Ticket Ownership.
A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back of an Instant
Game ticket in the space designated, a ticket shall be owned by the physical
possessor of said ticket. When a signature is placed on the back of the ticket
in the space designated, the player whose signature appears in that area shall
be the owner of the ticket and shall be entitled to any prize attributable
thereto. Notwithstanding any name or names submitted on a claim form, the
Executive Director shall make payment to the player whose signature appears
on the back of the ticket in the space designated. If more than one name appears
on the back of the ticket, the Executive Director will require that one of
those players whose name appears thereon be designated by such players to
receive payment.
B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Instant
Game tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Instant
Game ticket.
4.0 Number and Value of Instant Prizes. There will be approximately 10,080,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 429. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased
at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery.
5.0 End of the Instant Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce
a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game No. 429 without advance notice,
at which point no further tickets in that game may be sold.
6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing an Instant Game ticket, the player agrees
to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Instant Game No. 429,
the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules
adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced
in 16 TAC, Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.
TRD-200400970
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: February 12, 2004
The Texas Lottery Commission hereby withdraws the game procedure and tables
for $50’s Fever, Instant Game No. 427, published in the February 13,
2004,
Texas Register
.
TRD-200401096
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: February 17, 2004
Notice of Application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity in Jack and Wise Counties, Texas
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) an application on February 13, 2004, for a certificate
of convenience and necessity in Jack and Wise Counties, Texas.
Docket Style and Number: Application of Brazos Electric Power Cooperative,
Incorporated (BEPC) for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Single
Circuit 138-kV Transmission Line in Jack and Wise Counties, Texas. Docket
Number 29186.
The Application: BEPC is rebuilding its existing 69-kV Cottondale Switch
to Joplin Substation transmission line to convert it to 138 kV. The proposed
new 138-kV Cottondale Switch to Jack County Generating Plant transmission
line addressed in this application will be constructed roughly adjacent to
the rebuilt line. The line from the plant to Cottondale Switch would be approximately
5.2 miles long. The project is designated the Jack County Generation Plant
to Cottondale Switch. The right-of-way width for this project will be approximately
110 feet. The estimated cost for the project is $1,981,450.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas by March 29, 2004, 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.
Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact
the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989.
All comments should reference Docket Number 29186.
TRD-200401097
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 17, 2004
On February 12, 2004, TVS Communications filed an application with the
Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its service provider
certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number
60239. Applicant intends to (1) reflect a change in ownership/control to IBEX
Telecom, LLC, and (2) reflect a name change to Cedar Valley Communications,
Incorporated.
The Application: Application of TVS Communications for an Amendment to
its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 29325.
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
March 3, 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 29325.
TRD-200401084
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 17, 2004
On February 10, 2004, Suretel, Incorporated 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
60180. Applicant intends to reflect a change in ownership/control.
The Application: Application of Suretel, Incorporated for an Amendment
to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number
29316.
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
March 3, 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 29316.
TRD-200401147
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 18, 2004
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on February 9, 2004, for a service provider certificate
of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151 - 54.156 of
the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of France Telecom Corporate Solutions
L.L.C. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number
29311 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service, ISDN, T1-Private
Line, Frame Relay, Fractional T1, long distance, wireless, and VPN, local
dedicated services.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire State of
Texas.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas 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
March 3, 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 29311.
TRD-200400994
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 12, 2004
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on February 9, 2004, for a service provider certificate
of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151 - 54.156 of
the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Global Connection Inc. of America,
d/b/a GCIA Corp. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority,
Docket Number 29312 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service, ADSL, ISDN, HDSL,
SDSL, RADSL, VDSL, Optical Services, T1-Private Line, Switch 56 KBPS, Frame
Relay, Fractional T1, long distance and wireless services.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the areas of Texas
currently served by SBC Texas, Verizon, United Telephone, and Central Telephone
Company of Texas, d/b/a 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
March 3, 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 29312.
TRD-200400995
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 12, 2004
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) announces that it has entered
into a major consulting contract with Potomac Economics, Ltd., 4029 Ridge
Top Road, Suite 350, Fairfax, VA 22030. This notice is being published pursuant
to the provisions of Texas Government Code §2254.030. The consultant
will, among other things, provide services related to the continued refinement
of existing quantitative tools and the development of new quantitative tools
for use by the PUCT in monitoring the electric market in Texas and provide
technical expertise to evaluate complex anti-competitive behaviors and market
abuses. The amount of the contract is for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
The contract term is from January 30, 2004 to August 31, 2004. The consultant
will provide various reports throughout the course of this contract, including
an annual report regarding the competitiveness of the wholesale electricity
market to the PUCT on or before May 1, 2004. The due dates for other contract
deliverables vary and are set out in the scope of work contained in the contract.
Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to:
Ms. Beverly Luna
Director of General Law
Public Utility Commission of Texas
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78711
(512) 936-9146
beverly.luna@puc.state.tx.us
TRD-200401103
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 18, 2004
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of a petition on January 2, 2004, for expanded local calling service
(ELCS), pursuant to Chapter 55, Subchapter C of the Public Utility Regulatory
Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.
Project Title and Number: Petition of the Coldspring Exchange for Expanded
Local Calling Service, Project Number 29125.
The petitioners in the Coldspring exchange request ELCS to the exchanges
of Huntsville, Waterwood, and New Waverly.
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
March 8, 2004. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2789.
All comments should reference Project Number 29125.
TRD-200400996
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 12, 2004
On February 10, 2004, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a SBC Texas and
Signatel Telephone Corp., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a
joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection
agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996,
Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered
sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory
Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 &
Supp. 2004) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number
29319. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement
are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin,
Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing 3 copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
29319. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 15, 2004, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone
at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired
individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512)
936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 29319.
TRD-200400998
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 12, 2004
On February 10, 2004, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a SBC Texas and
Looking Glass Networks, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed
a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection
agreement under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996,
Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered
sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory
Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 &
Supp. 2004) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number
29320. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement
are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin,
Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing 3 copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
29320. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 15, 2004, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone
at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired
individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512)
936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 29320.
TRD-200400999
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 12, 2004
On February 10, 2004, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a SBC Texas and
Vartec Telecom, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint
application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement
under Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public
Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections
of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act,
Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supp.
2004) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 29321.
The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available
for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing 3 copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
29321. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 15, 2004, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone
at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired
individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512)
936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 29321.
TRD-200401000
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 12, 2004
On February 12, 2004, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP, doing business as
SBC Texas, and PNG Telecommunications, Incorporated, collectively referred
to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an
existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications
Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended
in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public
Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60
(Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2004) (PURA). The joint application has been
designated Docket Number 29329. The joint application and the underlying interconnection
agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices
in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing three copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
29329. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 16, 2004, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone
at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired
individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512)
936- 7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 29329.
TRD-200401091
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 17, 2004
On February 12, 2004, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP, doing business as
SBC Texas, and VoIP Services, LLC, collectively referred to as applicants,
filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection
agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996,
Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered
sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory
Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 &
Supplement 2004) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket
Number 29330. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement
are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin,
Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing three copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
29330. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 16, 2004, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone
at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired
individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512)
936- 7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 29330.
TRD-200401092
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 17, 2004
On February 12, 2004, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP, doing business as
SBC Texas, and DSLnet Communications, LLC, collectively referred to as applicants,
filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection
agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996,
Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered
sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory
Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 &
Supplement 2004) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket
Number 29332. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement
are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin,
Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment
to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments
on the joint application by filing three copies of the comments with the commission's
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each
of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number
29332. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a
public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public
hearing, shall be filed by March 16, 2004, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone
at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired
individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512)
936- 7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 29332.
TRD-200401093
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 17, 2004
Notice is given to the public of the filing, on February 10, 2004, with
the Public Utility Commission of Texas, a notice of intent to file a long
run incremental cost (LRIC) study pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215.
The Applicant will file the LRIC study on February 20, 2004.
Docket Title and Number. Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a SBC Texas's
Application for Approval of LRIC Study for FibreMAN Service Repeater Introduction
Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215, Docket Number 29318.
Any party that demonstrates a justiciable interest may file with the administrative
law judge, written comments or recommendations concerning the LRIC study referencing
Docket Number 29318. Written comments or recommendations should be filed no
later than 45 days after the date of a sufficient study and should be filed
at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O.
Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission
Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired
individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512)
936-7136.
TRD-200400993
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 12, 2004
On February 11, 2004, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a SBC Texas and
Connect Paging, Inc. d/b/a Get a Phone, collectively referred to as applicants,
filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under
Section 252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number
104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15
and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas
Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supp. 2004)
(PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 29323. The
joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available
for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application
by filing 3 copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally,
a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments
should specifically refer to Docket Number 29323. As a part of the comments,
an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments,
including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by March 15, 2004,
and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone
at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired
individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512)
936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 29323.
TRD-200400997
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 12, 2004
On February 12, 2004, Universal Telephone Exchange, Incorporated and GTE
Southwest, Incorporated, doing business as Verizon Southwest, collectively
referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection
agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996,
Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered
sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory
Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 &
Supplement 2004) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket
Number 29328. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement
are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin,
Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within
35 days after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before
the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application
by filing three copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk.
Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants.
The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 29328. As a part of
the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted.
The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by
March 16, 2004, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including
a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party
to the agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity;
or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval,
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the
joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish
a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence
by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission
may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not
entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the
joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701
North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone
at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired
individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512)
936- 7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 29328.
TRD-200401090
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 17, 2004
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) will hold a public
workshop to discuss newly adopted P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.503 that
establishes the standards the commission will apply when reviewing the activities
of entities participating in the wholesale electricity markets, including
the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) administered markets.
The workshop will be held on Friday, March 12, 2004, at the Public Utility
Commission of Texas, Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin,
Texas, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room located on the 7th floor of
the building. The workshop will start at 9:30 a.m. and last until 1:30 p.m.
All interested persons are invited to participate in the workshop.
The text of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.503 can be downloaded from
the commission's website at www.puc.state.tx.us. The commission is requesting
that interested persons file questions regarding the application of P.U.C.
Substantive Rule §25.503 as well as fact scenarios that they would like
to discuss in light of the rules provisions. The questions and fact scenarios
may be submitted (in writing, with 16 copies) to the Filing Clerk, Public
Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin,
Texas 78711- 3326, by 3:00 p.m. on March 4, 2004, and should specifically
reference Project Number 26201. Staff will use the questions and fact scenarios
to develop the topics for discussion at the workshop. Additionally, the Staff
will describe the informal and formal investigative processes that will be
followed in reviewing market activities and will answer questions regarding
enforcement procedures.
Questions concerning the workshop or this notice should be referred to
Danielle Jaussaud, Market Oversight Division, 512-936-7396. Hearing and speech-impaired
individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512)
936-7136.
TRD-200401083
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: February 17, 2004
Request for Proposal for Aviation Engineering Services - Addendum 01
The Texas Department of Transportation published a request for proposal
regarding the Albany Municipal Airport in the
Texas
Register
dated February 13, 2004 (29 TexReg 1472).
The project scope has changed as follows:
FROM
: Provide engineering/design services
to: extend, widen, overlay and mark Runway 17-35; construct and mark partial
parallel taxiway; reconstruct and enlarge turnaround Runway 35 end; overlay
and mark stub taxiway; reconstruct apron; rehabilitate hangar access taxiways;
replace low intensity runway light with medium intensity runway lights Runway
17-35; replace rotating beacon and tower; grade embankment Runway 17-35; install
precision approach path indicator-2 Runway 17-35; replace windcone and segmented
circle; relocate road; install fencing; install erosion/sedimentation controls;
and prepare an Airport Layout Plan.
TO
: Provide engineering/design services to:
extend, widen, overlay and mark Runway 17-35; construct and mark new parallel
taxiway; reconstruct turnarounds Runway 17-35; overlay and mark stub taxiway;
reconstruct apron; rehabilitate hangar access taxiways; replace low intensity
runway light with medium intensity runway lights Runway 17-35; replace rotating
beacon and tower; grade embankment Runway 17-35; install precision approach
path indicator-2 Runway 17-35; replace windcone and segmented circle; relocate
road; install fencing; install erosion/sedimentation controls; and prepare
an Airport Layout Plan.
NOTE
: New Criteria for Evaluating Engineering
Proposals will be used by selection committee to evaluate engineering proposals
for this project.
TRD-200401085
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: February 17, 2004
Pursuant to the authority granted under Subchapter I, Chapter 361, Texas
Transportation Code (the "Enabling Legislation"), the Texas Department of
Transportation ("TxDOT") may enter into comprehensive development agreements
for the financing, design, construction, maintenance, or operation of turnpike
projects. The Enabling Legislation authorizes private involvement in turnpike
projects and provides a process for soliciting, accepting, and processing
qualifications submittals and proposals for such projects. Section 361.3022,
Texas Transportation Code, prescribes requirements for qualifications submittals
and proposals and requires TxDOT, if a decision is made to issue a request
for qualifications for a proposed project, to publish a request for qualifications
in the
Texas Register
that includes the criteria
that will be used to evaluate qualifications submittals, the relative weight
given to the criteria, and a deadline by which the qualifications submittals
must be received. The Texas Transportation Commission has promulgated rules
located at Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, §§27.1-27.5 (the
"Rules"), governing the submission and processing of qualifications submittals
and proposals and providing for publication of notice that TxDOT is requesting
qualifications submittals or proposals for development of a turnpike project
with private involvement.
This notice represents the first step in the process of procuring the design,
fabrication, and delivery of ramp plaza and mainlane plaza toll booths required
for turnpike projects currently under construction near Austin, Texas. Additional
toll booths for future candidate turnpike projects in Texas may be required
as requested by TxDOT in accordance with the terms of the comprehensive development
agreement. As defined by Section 361.001, Texas Transportation Code, the design,
fabrication, and delivery of toll booths is considered part of a turnpike
project.
Through this notice, TxDOT is seeking qualifications submittals ("QS")
in response to a request for qualifications ("RFQ"). TxDOT will accept for
consideration any QS received in accordance with the Rules within fourteen
(14) days of the publication of this notice. TxDOT anticipates issuing the
RFQ, receiving and analyzing the QSs, developing a shortlist of proposing
firms or consortia and issuing a request for detailed proposals ("RFP") to
that shortlisted group. After review and a best value evaluation of the RFP
responses, TxDOT may negotiate and enter into a comprehensive development
agreement for the project.
RFQ Evaluation Criteria
. QSs shall be evaluated
by TxDOT for shortlisting purposes using the following general criteria: experience
with toll booth design and fabrication; ability to deliver on schedule based
on production capacity; relative quality/safety record of the respondents;
relative strength of references; and relative financial strength of the respondents.
The specific criteria under the foregoing subcategories will be identified
in the RFQ, as will the relative weighting of the criteria.
Release of RFQ and Due Date
. TxDOT currently
anticipates that the RFQ will be available on February 27, 2004. Copies of
the RFQ will be available at TxDOT's offices: Texas Department of Transportation,
1421 Wells Branch Parkway, Suite 107, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. QSs will
be due on March 12, 2004.
TRD-200401145
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: February 18, 2004
Office of the Attorney General
Automobile Theft Prevention Authority
Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board
Coastal Coordination Council
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Concho Valley Council of Governments
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Notice of Final Action Taken
Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Notice of Meeting on March 30, 2004 in San Antonio, Texas Concerning the Proposed Remedy for the J. C. Pennco Waste Oil Service State Superfund Site
Proposed Enforcement Orders
Texas Department of Health
Notice of Intent to Revoke Certificates of Registration
Notice of Intent to Revoke Radioactive Material Licenses
Notice of Preliminary Report for Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Notice of Violation on Anthony Mata, Jr.
Notice of Revocation of Certificates of Registration
Notice of Revocation of Radioactive Material Licenses
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
2004 Housing Tax Credit Program
Texas Department of Insurance
Notice of Public Hearing
Texas Lottery Commission
Withdraw Instant Game No. 427, "$50's Fever"
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
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 Entering into Major Consulting Services Contract
Notice of Petition for Expanded Local Calling Service
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Intent to File Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.215
Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement
Public Notice of Workshop on the Application of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.503 Relating to the Oversight of Wholesale Market Participants
Texas Department of Transportation
Request for Qualifications
The University of Texas System