Texas Building and Procurement Commission
Request for Proposal
The Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC), on behalf of the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), announces the issuance of
Request for Proposal (RFP) #303-3-12063, TBPC Project No. 06-024-3142, Project
Name: Construction Manager at Risk Proposal for Paving and Irrigation Repair,
12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin Texas 78753. Sealed Proposals for this project
will be received until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, August 24, 2006, at Bid Services,
Lobby, Room 100, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, TX 78701. See the RFP for other
delivery methods. Bid documents are available on the
Electronic State Business Daily
website referenced below. Mandatory
Pre-Proposal Conferences are scheduled for August 11 and August 17, 2006 at
10:00 a.m. at TCEQ Park 35 Complex Building A, Conference Room 328A and 310A,
respectively. Respondents must attend at least one of the Pre-Proposal Conferences
for their proposal to be accepted. Only proposals submitted on the official
CMR Proposal Form available on the
Electronic State
Business Daily
(ESBD) website will be accepted. A copy of the RFP may
be obtained by contacting TBPC Internal Procurement, Attn: John Goodrich,
Fax (512)236-6164, john.goodrich@tbpc.state.tx.us, or through the ESBD: http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us/
by entering Req. No. "303-3-12063" in the blank provided and clicking FIND.
TRD-200604085
Ingrid K. Hansen
General Counsel
Texas Building and Procurement Commission
Filed: August 8, 2006
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
and §303.009, Tex. Fin. Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for
the period of 08/14/2006 - 08/20/2006 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
2
/credit through
$250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for
the period of 08/14/06 - 08/20/06 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
1
Credit for personal, family or household
use.
2
Credit for business, commercial, investment
or other similar purpose.
TRD-200604086
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: August 8, 2006
Notice of Correction: Request for Applications Concerning the Early College High School Grant
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) published Request for Applications (RFA)
#701-06-020 concerning the Early College High School Grant in the June 16,
2006, issue of the
Texas Register
(31 TexReg
4909).
The TEA is amending the Deadline for Receipt of Applications paragraph
in the
Texas Register
notice to read, "Applications
must be received in the Document Control Center of the TEA by 5:00 p.m. (Central
Time), Thursday, August 31, 2006, to be considered for funding." This correction
amends the originally-published deadline date of Thursday, August 17, 2006,
and is reflective of the deadline stated in the RFA posted on the TEA website
at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/disc/index.html.
Further Information. For clarifying information about the RFA, contact
Donnell Bilsky, Division of Discretionary Grants, TEA, (512) 463-9269.
TRD-200604125
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Policy Coordination
Texas Education Agency
Filed: August 9, 2006
Eligible Applicants. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting applications
under Request for Applications (RFA) #701-06-024 from eligible entities to:
(1) participate with the State Center for Early Childhood Development (SCECD)
in a school readiness project aimed at implementing the SCECD's tested research-based
framework to improve school readiness services provided to young children
and (2) participate fully in the SCECD's development and testing of the Texas
School Readiness Certification System. Eligible entities include public school
districts, open-enrollment charter schools, university early childhood education
programs, and public and private nonprofit organizations or agencies operating
a federal Head Start Program or similar government-funded early childhood
care and education program. A Head Start Program is defined as a federal program
established under the Head Start Act (42 United States Code, §9831 et
seq.) and its subsequent amendments. An eligible applicant must serve, in
selected classrooms, a student population containing at least 75 percent low-income
children, limited English proficient children, homeless children, children
of military personnel, and/or children receiving special education with an
individualized education plan. For the purposes of this project, low-income
children are defined as those qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Eligibility includes shared services arrangements of eligible applicants and
regional education service centers serving as fiscal agents.
Description. The purpose of this program is to work with the SCECD to improve
the school readiness of at-risk preschool children. The SCECD has developed
a system for use in certifying the effectiveness of pre-kindergarten programs
in preparing children for school. Applicants must be willing to: (1) expand
integrating work with other local agencies to better serve children; (2) implement
the Texas Early Education Model (TEEM), the SCECD's tested research-based
framework, to improve school readiness services provided to young children;
and (3) participate fully in the Texas School Readiness Certification System
activities.
The SCECD will provide grantees support in implementing professional development
and training for teaching personnel and in enabling delivery of curriculum
and instruction services as well as on-going monitoring to measure children's
progress.
Dates of Project. The Texas Early Education Model (TEEM) Pre-Kindergarten
School Readiness Grant will be implemented during the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008
school years. Applicants should plan for a starting date of no earlier than
January 1, 2007, and an ending date of no later than August 31, 2008.
Project Amount. Funding will be provided for approximately 25 projects.
Award recipients may receive up to $250,000 for the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008
school years. Second year continuation funding is not anticipated; however,
should additional funding become available, project funding in the second
year will be based on satisfactory progress of the first-year objectives and
activities and on appropriations by the Texas Legislature and budget approval
by the commissioner of education.
Selection Criteria. Applications will be selected based on the independent
reviewers' assessment of each applicant's ability to carry out all requirements
contained in the RFA. Reviewers will evaluate applications based on the overall
quality and validity of the proposed grant programs and the extent to which
the applications address the primary objectives and intent of the project.
Applications must address each requirement as specified in the RFA to be considered
for funding.
School districts involved in other grants with the Center for Improving
the Readiness of Children for Learning and Education (CIRCLE) or SCECD are
eligible to apply as long as there is no overlap in campuses served in previous
grants. Applicants will be asked to identify classrooms that will participate
in the project. Special consideration or priority will be given to applicants
in areas with children of active-duty members of the military and/or that
currently have Pre-kindergarten Expansion programs or approved School Readiness
Integration plans.
The TEA reserves the right to select from the highest-ranking applications
that address all requirements in the RFA and that are most advantageous to
the project.
The TEA is not obligated to approve an application, provide funds, or endorse
any application submitted in response to this RFA. This RFA does not commit
TEA to pay any costs before an application is approved. The issuance of this
RFA does not obligate TEA to award a grant or pay any costs incurred in preparing
a response.
Requesting the Application. A complete copy of RFA #701-06-024 may be obtained
by writing the Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education Agency,
William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701;
by calling (512) 463-9304; by faxing (512) 463-9811; or by e-mailing dcc@tea.state.tx.us.
Please refer to the RFA number and title in your request. Provide your name,
complete mailing address, and phone number including area code. The announcement
letter and complete RFA will also be posted on the TEA website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/disc/index.html
for viewing and downloading.
Further Information. For clarifying information about the RFA, contact
Mona Corbett, Division of Discretionary Grants, Texas Education Agency, (512)
463-9269. In order to assure that no prospective applicant may obtain a competitive
advantage because of acquisition of information unknown to other prospective
applicants, any information that is different from or in addition to information
provided in the RFA will be provided only in response to written inquiries.
Copies of all such inquiries and the written answers thereto will be posted
on the TEA website in the format of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/disc/index.html.
Deadline for Receipt of Applications. Applications must be received in
the Document Control Center of the TEA by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Thursday,
September 28, 2006, to be considered for funding.
TRD-200604124
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Policy Coordination
Texas Education Agency
Filed: August 9, 2006
Eligible Applicants. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting eGrant
applications under Request for Applications (RFA) #701-06-023 from school
districts and open-enrollment charter schools on behalf of an individual campus.
A multi-campus school district or open-enrollment charter school may submit
more than one application; however, each application must address strategies
and activities for a single campus and its community. The school must have
demonstrated a commitment to campus deregulation and to restructuring educational
practices and conditions at the school by entering into a partnership with
school staff; parents of students at the school; community and business leaders;
school district officers; and a nonprofit community-based organization that
has a demonstrated capacity to train, develop, and organize parents and community
leaders into a large, nonpartisan constituency that will hold the school and
the school district accountable for achieving high academic standards. Campuses
currently participating in the 2005-2006 Investment Capital Fund Grant Program,
Cycle 15 (SAS #ICFGAA07), are not eligible to participate in this project.
Description. The primary objective of this grant program is to improve
student achievement through deregulation and restructuring that includes staff
development and parent and community training, and may also include strategies
designed to enrich or extend student learning experiences outside the regular
school day. The applicant must identify local needs and provide strategies
and activities designed to address those needs by meeting all of the program
goals, which include training school staff, parents, and community leaders
to understand academic standards; developing effective strategies to improve
student performance; and organizing a large constituency of parents and community
leaders that will hold the school and the school district accountable for
achieving high academic standards.
Dates of Project. The Investment Capital Fund Grant, Cycle 16, will be
implemented during the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 school years. Applicants should
plan for a starting date of no earlier than March 1, 2007, and an ending date
of no later than August 31, 2008.
Project Amount. Funding will be provided for approximately 89 projects.
Each project will receive a maximum of $50,000 for the grant period.
Selection Criteria. Applications will be selected based on the independent
reviewers' assessment of each applicant's ability to carry out all requirements
contained in the RFA. Reviewers will evaluate applications based on the overall
quality and validity of the proposed grant programs and the extent to which
the applications address the primary objectives and intent of the project.
Applications must address each requirement as specified in the RFA to be considered
for funding. The TEA reserves the right to select from the highest-ranking
applications those that address all requirements in the RFA and that are most
advantageous to the project.
The TEA is not obligated to approve an application, provide funds, or endorse
any application submitted in response to this RFA. This RFA does not commit
TEA to pay any costs before an application is approved. The issuance of this
RFA does not obligate TEA to award a grant or pay any costs incurred in preparing
a response.
Obtaining Access to TEA's eGrants. The Investment Capital Fund Grant is
available only through TEA's eGrants and may not be obtained or submitted
by any other means. The eGrant application will be available in eGrants beginning
on or about August 18, 2006. To apply for access to eGrants, go to https://seguin.tea.state.tx.us/appsng/um/apply.aspx
to apply for a new Texas Education Agency Secure Environment (TEASE) user
account. Select "eGrants Production" and complete the electronic form. The
request will be routed through an electronic approval process. If you already
have TEASE access and you need to add access to eGrants, log into TEASE at
https://seguin.tea.state.tx.us/apps/logon.asp and select "Add/Modify Application
Access." Select "eGrants Production" and complete the electronic form.
Further Information. For clarifying information about the eGrant RFA, contact
Vicki Logan, Division of Discretionary Grants, Texas Education Agency, (512)
463-9269.
Deadline for Receipt of eGrant Applications. Applications must be received
by the Texas Education Agency by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Tuesday, September
26, 2006, to be considered for funding.
TRD-200604123
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Policy Coordination
Texas Education Agency
Filed: August 9, 2006
Agreed Orders
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.
Section 7.075 requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the
commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments
on the proposed AOs. 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
September 18, 2006
. Section 7.075 also requires that the commission
promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may
withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations
that indicate that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent
with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction
or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's
regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not
required to be published if those changes 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 September 18, 2006
. 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 shall be submitted to the commission in
writing
.
(1) COMPANY: Amistad Ready Mix, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0414-WR-E; IDENTIFIER:
Regulated Entity Reference Number (RN) RN103144929; LOCATION: Del Rio, Val
Verde County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: rock crushing and grinding operation;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §303.11(b) and Texas Water Code (the Code), §11.081,
by failing to obtain written certification from the Watermaster prior to diverting
water; PENALTY: $5,675; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Anita Keese, (956) 425-6010;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 1403 Seymour, Suite 2, Laredo, Texas 78040-8752, (956) 791-6611.
(2) COMPANY: City of Archer City; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0020-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN101206050; LOCATION: Archer City, Archer County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
community public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.113(f)(4) and
Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.0315(c), by exceeding the maximum
contamination level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes (TTHM); PENALTY: $330;
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Colin Barth, (512) 239-0086; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977
Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.
(3) COMPANY: City of Avinger; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0289-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN101387033; LOCATION: Avinger, Cass County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public
water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(e)(3)(A), (f)(3)(A)(iii),
(h), and (q)(1), and THSC, §341.033(a), by failing to employ a water
works operator that holds a Class D or higher license, by failing to maintain
operating records, including records of water quality, pressure, or outage
complaints received by the system and the results of any subsequent complaint
investigations, by failing to maintain a supply of calcium hypochlorite on
hand for use when making repairs to the water lines, and by failing to issue
a boil water notification; and 30 TAC §290.44(d)(5), by failing to provide
a sufficient number of valves in the distribution system so that necessary
repairs can be made; PENALTY: $1,008; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Clausewitz,
(210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756,
(903) 535-5100.
(4) COMPANY: BP Amoco Chemical Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0401-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN102536307; LOCATION: Texas City, Galveston County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: chemical plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.715(a), Permit
Number 1176, Special Condition Number 1, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing
to prevent unauthorized emissions of 1,702 pounds of paraxylene; PENALTY:
$4,180; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Scott Barnett, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE:
5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(5) COMPANY: BP Products North America Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0400-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN102535077; LOCATION: Texas City, Galveston County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c), Air
Permit Number 6488, Special Condition Number 2, and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to comply with permitted emissions limits; PENALTY: $49,300; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Miriam Hall, (512) 239-1044; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue,
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(6) COMPANY: Robin Brown dba Brazos Valley Homes; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0545-WQ-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN104942248; LOCATION: Weatherford and Benbrook; Parker and Tarrant
Counties, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: construction company; RULE VIOLATED: 30
TAC §281.25(a)(4) and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §122.26(c),
by failing to obtain authorization to discharge storm water associated with
construction activities; PENALTY: $800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Cari-Michel
LaCaille, (512) 239-1387; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth,
Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(7) COMPANY: Cleburne Cleaners, Inc. dba Four Seasons Cleaners; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2006-0795-DCL-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100710995, RN104100763, RN104100797,
and RN104100854; LOCATION: Joshua, Cleburne, Alvarado, and Keene, Johnson
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dry cleaning and/or drop station; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §337.10(a) and THSC, §374.102, by failing to complete and
submit the required registration form for facilities 1, 2, 3, and 4; PENALTY:
$3,556; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samuel Short, (512) 239-5363; REGIONAL OFFICE:
2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(8) COMPANY: Dunky LLC dba Country Cleaners; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0790-DCL-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN104104278; LOCATION: Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: dry cleaner drop station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §337.11(e)
and THSC, §374.102, by failing to renew the facility's registration;
PENALTY: $711; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(9) COMPANY: Butch Hall dba East Texas Waste Management; DOCKET NUMBER:
2006-0442-IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104860051; LOCATION: Tyler, Smith County, Texas;
TYPE OF FACILITY: waste management service; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.2(b),
by failing to dispose of hazardous waste at an authorized facility; PENALTY:
$2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Marlin Bullard, (254) 751-0335; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.
(10) COMPANY: Gasgo Markets, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0799-PST-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN102130846; LOCATION: Helotes, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience
store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.49(a)
and the Code, §26.3475(d), by failing to maintain and operate a corrosion
protection system; PENALTY: $4,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rajesh Acharya,
(512) 239-0577; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480,
(210) 490-3096.
(11) COMPANY: Gause Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0681-PWS-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN101264018; LOCATION: Gause, Milam County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(q)(1), by failing
to issue a boil water notification to the customers; PENALTY: $200; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Epifanio Villareal, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger
Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(12) COMPANY: Hilltop Hosts, Inc. dba Mountain View Lodge; DOCKET NUMBER:
2006-0247-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101651479; LOCATION: Wimberley, Hays County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.110(c)(5)(A),
by failing to monitor the disinfectant residual at representative locations
throughout the distribution system; and 30 TAC §290.45(c)(1)(B)(i) and
THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to meet the minimum well capacity requirement
of 0.6 gallons per minute per unit; PENALTY: $480; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Epifanio Villareal, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend Drive,
Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.
(13) COMPANY: Huntsman Petrochemical Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0512-AIR-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN100217389; LOCATION: Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: petrochemical manufacturing plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4
and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent a nuisance; and 30 TAC §§101.20(3),
116.715(a) and (c)(7), and 122.143(4), Air Flexible Permit Number 16989/PSD-TX-794,
Special Condition (SC) 1 and 27, Federal Operating Permit Number 01317, SC
16, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with emissions limitations
and by failing to maintain an emission rate below the allowable emission limit;
PENALTY: $10,550; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: John Barry, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(14) COMPANY: Jackson County Water Control & Improvement District No.
1; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0461-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101609394; LOCATION: Lolita,
Jackson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED:
30 TAC §305.125(1), Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES)
Permit Number WQ0010911001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
Numbers 1 and 2, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Number 7(c), and the
Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations
for five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), total suspended solids (TSS),
and chlorine and by failing to report any effluent violation that deviates
from the permitted effluent limitation by more than 40%; 30 TAC §319.7(a)
and TPDES Permit Number WQ0010911001, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
Number 3(c), by failing to maintain complete records; 30 TAC §§305.125(1)
and (5), 317.6(b)(1)(C), and 319.7(d), and TPDES Permit Number WQ0010911001,
Operational Requirements Number 1, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Number
1, by failing to at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities
and systems of treatment and control and by failing to timely submit discharge
monitoring records; and 30 TAC §319.11(c) and (d), by failing to ensure
flow measurements, equipment, installation, and procedures conform to those
prescribed in the Water Measurement Manual or methods that are equivalent
as approved by the executive director, and by failing to analyze according
to test methods specified in 40 CFR Part 136 or more recent editions of Standard
Methods of the Examination of Water and Wastewater than those cited in Part
136; PENALTY: $10,144; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laurie Eaves, (512) 239-4495;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503,
(361) 825-3100.
(15) COMPANY: Johannes Hermon Degoede dba Johannes Degoede Dairy; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2006-0353-AGR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101524049; LOCATION: Winnsboro, Wood
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dairy; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §321.31(a)
and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to prevent the discharge of wastewater
associated from the operation of a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO);
30 TAC §321.44(a) and (b)(1) and CAFO General Permit Number TXG920000
Part III.A.5(c) and IV.B.(5), by failing to orally notify the executive director
and appropriate regional office of a discharge from a CAFO and by failing
to collect and analyze a grab sample of the unauthorized discharge; 30 TAC §321.38(g)(2)
and CAFO General Permit Number TXG920000 Part III.A.6(f)(6), by failing to
maintain a minimum of two vertical feet between the top of the embankment
and the required storage capacity; 30 TAC §321.38 and CAFO General Permit
Number TXG920000 Part III.A.6; by failing to provide the required certifications;
and 30 TAC §321.36(b) and CAFO General Permit Number TXG920000 Part IV.B.(2)(a),
by failing to notify the appropriate TCEQ regional office at least 48 hours
prior to putting into operation any new retention control structure; PENALTY:
$9,720; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carolyn Lind, (903) 535-5100; REGIONAL OFFICE:
2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.
(16) COMPANY: K-Solv, LP; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0273-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100616721;
LOCATION: Channelview, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: truck loading/unloading;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.221(a), 115.121(a)(1), 115.122(a)(1)(C),
115.126(1)(A)(iii), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to properly operate
abatement equipment to control volatile organic compound emissions; PENALTY:
$4,320; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jessica Rhodes, (512) 239-2879; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(17) COMPANY: Latino's Ready Mix Concrete Contractors, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER:
2006-0441-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104352836; LOCATION: Dallas, Dallas County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: ready mix concrete batch plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30
TAC §116.110(a) and THSC, §382.085(b) and §382.0518(a), by
failing to obtain authorization prior to constructing and operating a concrete
batch plant; PENALTY: $10,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817)
588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951,
(817) 588-5800.
(18) COMPANY: Eui K. Song dba Monticello Cleaners; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0917-DCL-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN104065784; LOCATION: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
dry cleaner drop station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §337.11(e) and THSC, §374.102,
by failing to renew the facility's registration by completing and submitting
the required registration form; PENALTY: $711; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Colin
Barth, (512) 239-0086; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas
76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(19) COMPANY: City of New Boston; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-0525-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN101920916; LOCATION: New Boston, Bowie County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit
Number 10482-001 Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirement Number 1,
and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with the permit limits
for total ammonia nitrogen and TSS; PENALTY: $20,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Michael Limos, (512) 239-5839; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler,
Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100.
(20) COMPANY: North Texas District Council Assemblies of God; DOCKET NUMBER:
2006-0572-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101513554; LOCATION: near Maypearl, Ellis County,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: municipal wastewater system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1),
TPDES Permit Number 13847001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
Numbers 1, 2, and 6, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with
the permitted effluent limits at Outfall 001 for BOD5, TSS, dissolved oxygen,
and total chlorine residual; PENALTY: $7,128; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Brian
Lehmkuhle, (512) 239-4482; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth,
Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(21) COMPANY: David Paul Smith and Stacy Wersching dba R & J Recycling
Center and Construction Services, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0435-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN104558564, RN104751326, and RN104591938; LOCATION: Nacogdoches and Center;
Nacogdoches and Shelby Counties, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: municipal solid
waste (MSW) separation/recycling, MSW transfer station, and cardboard recycling;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.9(f)(1), by failing to obtain authorization
to store, process, remove, or dispose of MSW at an MSW Type V transfer station;
and 30 TAC §328.5(b) and §330.11(e)(2), by failing to obtain authorization
prior to operating a cardboard recycling facility; PENALTY: $2,440; ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATOR: Michael Meyer, (512) 239-4492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway,
Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(22) COMPANY: Razeen Enterprises, Inc. dba Cleburne Food Express; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2006-0410-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102381688; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline;
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.244(1) and (3) and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to conduct required daily and monthly inspections of the Stage
II vapor recovery system (VRS); 30 TAC §115.248(1) and (2) and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to make each current employee aware of the purposes and correct
operating procedures of the Stage II equipment and by failing to ensure that
at least one station representative receives training and instruction in the
operation and maintenance of the Stage II VRS; 30 TAC §115.245(2) and
THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to verify proper operation of the Stage
II equipment; and 30 TAC §115.242(3) and (3)(A) and THSC, §382.085(b),
by failing to maintain the Stage II VRS in proper operating condition; PENALTY:
$4,620; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rajesh Acharya, (512) 239-0577; REGIONAL
OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(23) COMPANY: City of Santa Rosa; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0821-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN101242170; LOCATION: Santa Rosa, Cameron County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.113(f)(4) and (5) and
THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to comply with the MCL for TTHM and haloacetic
acids; PENALTY: $755; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carolyn Lind, (903) 535-5100;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247,
(956) 425-6010.
(24) COMPANY: Texcan Consulting, Inc. dba Trainer Hale Truck Stop; DOCKET
NUMBER: 2006-0225-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101816932; LOCATION: near Marion, Bexar
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: truck stop and convenience store with retail
sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.49(a) and the Code, §26.3475(d),
by failing to provide corrosion protection for the underground storage tank
(UST) system; and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and the Code, §26.3475(c)(1),
by failing to monitor USTs for releases; PENALTY: $4,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Christina Martinez, (512) 239-0739; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San
Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.
(25) COMPANY: Tyler Dirty Dozen, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0424-IHW-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN104191853; LOCATION: Tyler, Smith County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
pyrolysis equipment manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.2(b), by
failing to send hazardous waste to an authorized facility; 30 TAC §335.6(c)
and §335.63(a), by failing to notify the TCEQ of the generation of hazardous
waste and by failing to obtain an Environmental Protection Agency identification
number; and 30 TAC §335.62, by failing to perform a proper hazardous
waste determination; PENALTY: $6,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Audra Ruble,
(361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756,
(903) 535-5100.
(26) COMPANY: Tyler Ray De La Cerda; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0499-LII-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN103403713; LOCATION: Richardson and Denton; Dallas and Denton Counties,
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: licensed landscape irrigator; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §344.70,
by failing to comply with the City of Richardson's landscape irrigation inspection
requirements, ordinances, or regulations designed to protect the public water
supply; PENALTY: $210; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Elvia Maske, (512) 239-0789;
REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(27) COMPANY: U.S. Denro Steels, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0456-IWD-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN100217421; LOCATION: Baytown, Chambers County, Texas; TYPE OF
FACILITY: steel works; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit
Number WQ0001332000 Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number
1, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with permitted effluent
limits at Outfall 201 for nickel; PENALTY: $13,860; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Carolyn Lind, (903) 535-5100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H,
Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(28) COMPANY: Valero Refining-Texas, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0549-IWD-E;
IDENTIFIER: RN100238385; LOCATION: Texas City, Galveston County, Texas; TYPE
OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), Water
Quality Permit Number 00449000, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements,
and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with permit effluent limits
for TSS, total zinc, and oil and grease; PENALTY: $30,720; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR:
Audra Ruble, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston,
Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(29) COMPANY: Darryl Weishuhn; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0379-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER:
RN104820741; LOCATION: San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY:
real property; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §111.201 and THSC, §382.085(b),
by allegedly having caused, suffered, or allowed outdoor burning; PENALTY:
$840; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jessica Rhodes, (512) 239-2879; REGIONAL OFFICE:
622 South Oakes, Suite K, San Angelo, Texas 76903-7013, (915) 655-9479.
TRD-200604076
Mary R. Risner
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: August 8, 2006
Notice mailed July 31, 2006
TCEQ Internal Control No. 04242006-D02; 572-THREE, LTD. (Petitioner) filed
a petition for creation of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No.
176 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution
of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas
Administrative Code, Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The
petition states the following: (1) the Petitioner is the owner of a majority
in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there is
one lienholder, NewFirst National Bank, on the property to be included in
the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately
572.3256 acres located in Fort Bend County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District
is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Richmond, Texas,
and no portion of land within the proposed District is within the corporate
limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any other city, town or village
in Texas. By Ordinance No. 2005-20, effective October 17, 2005, the City of
Richmond, Texas, gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District.
According to the petition, the Petitioner has conducted a preliminary investigation
to determine the cost of the project and from the information available at
the time, the cost of the project is estimated to be approximately $22,700,000.
INFORMATION SECTION
To view the complete issued notices, view the notices on our web site at
www.tceq.state.tx.us/comm_exec/cc/pub_notice.html or call the Office of the
Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 to obtain a copy of the complete notice. When
searching the web site, type in the issued date range shown at the top of
this document to obtain search results.
The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on a petition if a written
hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of
the notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following:
(1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative),
mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name
of the petitioner and the TCEQ Internal Control Number; (3) the statement
"I/we request a contested case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you
would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public;
and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed district's
boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition.
Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the
Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided below.
The Executive Director may approve a petition unless a written request
for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication
of the notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will
not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request
to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission
meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding
similar to a civil trial in state district court.
Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief
Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For information
concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel,
MC 103, at the same address. For additional information, individual members
of the general public may contact the Districts Review Team at (512) 239-4691.
Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us.
TRD-200604017
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: August 2, 2006
The following notices were issued during the period of July 27, 2006.
The following require the applicants to publish notice in the newspaper.
Public comments, requests for public meetings, or requests for a contested
case hearing may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code
105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE
OF NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE.
BEECHWOOD WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit
No. 11423-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 50,000 gallons per day. The facility
is located on the west shoreline of Toledo Bend Reservoir, approximately 5
miles east of the intersection of State Highway 87 and Farm-to-Market Road
3315 in Sabine County, Texas.
CITY OF DAWSON has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10026-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 130,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately
0.5 mile south-southeast of Farm-to-Market Road 709 and approximately 0.5
mile east-northeast of Farm-to-Market Road 1838 in the southeast section of
the City of Dawson in Navarro County, Texas.
EAGLE MOUNTAIN INTERNATIONAL CHURCH, INC. has applied for a renewal of
Permit No. 12810-001, which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 5,300 gallons per day via surface irrigation
of 11.2 acres of non-public access landscape. This permit will not authorize
a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The facility and disposal
site are located at the Revival Capital of the World east of Eagle Mountain
Reservoir on Morris-Dido-Newark Road in Tarrant County, Texas.
ORANGE COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 has applied
for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 11967-001, which authorizes the discharge
of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 90,000
gallons per day. The facility is located at 4900 Monroe Street, approximately
2,300 feet west of State Highway 105 and approximately 4,500 feet northwest
of the intersection of State Highway 105 and Farm-to-Market Road 1131 in the
community of Pine Forest in Orange County, Texas.
SPRINGTOWN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of Permit
No. 14054-001, which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 15,000 gallons per day via non-public
access drip irrigation system with a minimum area of 3.45 acres. This permit
does not authorize discharge of pollutants into waters in the state. The facility
and disposal site are located approximately 2 miles west-northwest of the
intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 730 and Farm-to-Market Road 1542 on Farm-to-Market
Road 1542 in Parker County, Texas.
TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, INC. which operates a telephone pole preparation
and preservation plant, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0001766000,
which authorizes the discharge of storm water and previously monitored effluents
(non-contact cooling water, boiler blowdown, and storm water) on an intermittent
and flow variable basis via Outfall 001. The facility is located on Bevil
Loop Road approximately 0.6 miles south of U.S. Highway 190 and southeast
of the City of Jasper, Jasper County, Texas.
CITY OF TROUP has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10304-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 308,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately
0.25 mile south of the Cherokee-Smith county line and 0.38 mile east of State
Highway 110 and south of the City of Troup in Cherokee County, Texas
INFORMATION SECTION
To view the complete issued notices, view the notices on our web site at
www.tceq.state.tx.us/comm_exec/cc/pub_notice.html or call the Office of the
Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 to obtain a copy of the complete notice. When
searching the web site, type in the issued date range shown at the top of
this document to obtain search results.
If you need more information about these permit applications or the permitting
process, please call the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040. General information
about the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us. Si desea
información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
TRD-200604016
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: August 2, 2006
Notices issued July 28, 2006 through July 31, 2006
APPLICATION NO. 19-2140C; Metropolitan Resources, Inc., 310 South Saint
Mary's Street, Suite 2100, San Antonio, Texas 78205-3108, Applicant, has applied
for an amendment to Certificate of Adjudication No. 19-2140 to delete the
expiration date for the 1,837 acre-feet of water from Sherer Creek, the Medina
River, and Big Sous Creek, San Antonio River Basin in Bexar County based on
groundwater as an alternative source of water. The application was received
on March 9, 2006. Additional information and fees for the application were
received May 30, 2006 and June 14, 2006. The application was accepted for
filing and declared administratively complete on July 5, 2006. Written public
comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office
of Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below,
within 30 days of the date of newspaper publication of the notice.
APPLICATION NO. 14-1298B; The City of San Angelo (City), P.O. Box 1751,
San Angelo, Texas 76902-1751, Applicant, has applied for an amendment to Certificate
of Adjudication No. 14-1298 to add a downstream diversion point on the west
bank of the South Concho River, Colorado River Basin and add a place of use
in Tom Green County. The application was received on October 3, 2005. Additional
information and fees for the application were received March 6, and 13, 2006.
The application was accepted for filing and declared administratively complete
on June 7, 2006. Written public comments and requests for a public meeting
should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided
in the information section below by August 21, 2006.
INFORMATION SECTION
To view the complete issued notices, view the notices on our web site at
www.tceq.state.tx.us/comm_exec/cc/pub_notice.html or call the Office of the
Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 to obtain a copy of the complete notice. When
searching the web site, type in the issued date range shown at the top of
this document to obtain search results.
A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not
a contested case hearing.
The Executive Director can consider approval of an application unless a
written request for a contested case hearing is filed. To request a contested
case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group
or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone
number, and fax number, if any: (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3)
the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;" and (4) a brief and
specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a
way not common to the general public. You may also submit any proposed conditions
to the requested application which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for
a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided
below.
If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the
requested permit and may forward the application and hearing request to the
TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting
should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box
13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process,
please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address. For
additional information, individual members of the general public may contact
the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding
the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us. Si desea información
en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
TRD-200604015
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: August 2, 2006
Notice of Approval of Coastal Boundary Survey
Pursuant to §33.136 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, notice is
hereby given that Jerry Patterson, Commissioner of the General Land Office,
approved a coastal boundary survey, submitted by James Naismith, Licensed
State Land Surveyor, conducted May 12, 2006, locating the following shoreline
boundary:
Survey in Brazoria County, a portion of the Texas Gulf Coast shoreline
including the southerly shoreline of the Frederick J. Calvit Survey, Abstract
No. 51.
For a copy of this survey or more information on this matter, contact Ben
Thomson, Director of the Survey Division, Texas General Land Office by phone
at (512) 463-5212, email ben.thomson@glo.state.tx.us, or fax (512) 463-5098.
TRD-200604137
Larry L. Laine
Chief Clerk/Deputy Land Commissioner
General Land Office
Filed: August 9, 2006
Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials
TRD-200604126
Cathy Campbell
General Counsel
Department of State Health Services
Filed: August 9, 2006
Notice is hereby given that the Department of State Health Services (department)
entered into Agreed Orders with the following registrants:
Star Dental Care, P.A. (Registration Number R23182-000) of Houston. A total
penalty of $2,000 shall be paid by registrant for violations of 25 Texas Administrative
Code, Chapter 289. The registrant shall also comply with additional settlement
agreement requirements.
Gerald Wayne Powell (Under L03072) of Beaumont. Six month suspension of
radiographer trainer status for violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code,
Chapter 289. The registrant shall also comply with additional settlement agreement
requirements.
Keng Chiropractic, P.A. (Registration Number R23779) of Deer Park. A total
penalty of $5,000 shall be paid by registrant for violations of 25 Texas Administrative
Code, Chapter 289. The registrant shall also comply with additional settlement
agreement requirements.
Scott D. Kerr, D.C. (Registration Number R17256) of Port Arthur. A total
penalty of $2,500 shall be paid by registrant for violations of 25 Texas Administrative
Code, Chapter 289. The registrant shall also comply with additional settlement
agreement requirements.
Larry Chancellor, dba Dental Equipment Repair and Sales (Registration Number
R14958) of Dallas. A total penalty of $2,000 shall be paid by registrant for
violations of 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 289. The registrant shall
comply with additional settlement agreement requirements.
A copy of all relevant material is available, by appointment, for public
inspection at the Department of State Health Services, 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-200604129
Cathy Campbell
General Counsel
Department of State Health Services
Filed: August 9, 2006
The Department of State Health Services, having duly filed complaints pursuant
to 25 Texas Administrative Code, §289.205, has revoked the following
certificates of registration: James B. St. Louis, D.D.S., Fort Worth, R11183,
July 24, 2006; Clifford Charles Seidel, M.D., P.A., Dallas, R17774, July 24,
2006; Harrill Calhoun Chiropractic Center, P.C., Austin, R17905, July 24,
2006; Lake Joe Pool Animal Clinic, Cedar Hill, R19475, July 24, 2006; Laboratory
Consultants and Marine Survey LCS-LLC, Houston, R26870, July 24, 2006; Philip
A. Hicks, D.D.S., R.Ph., P.A., Houston, R27659, July 24, 2006; David M. Greenfield,
D.D.S., P.A., Sugar Land, R28546, July 24, 2006.
A copy of all relevant material is available, by appointment, for public
inspection at the Department of State Health Services, 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-200604128
Cathy Campbell
General Counsel
Department of State Health Services
Filed: August 9, 2006
The Department of State Health Services, having duly filed complaints pursuant
to 25 Texas Administrative Code, §289.205, has revoked the following
radioactive material license: Texas NDT Company, Pasadena, L05089, July 24,
2006.
A copy of all relevant material is available, by appointment, for public
inspection at the Department of State Health Services, 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-200604127
Cathy Campbell
General Counsel
Department of State Health Services
Filed: August 9, 2006
Public Notice
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announces its intent to
submit Amendment Number 723, Transmittal Number 06-005, to the Texas State
Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The
proposed amendment is effective September 1, 2006.
CMS approved State plan amendment TX 04-004 concerning School Health and
Related Services (SHARS) on March 20, 2006. This amendment included specific
language that the services and reimbursement methodology would remain in effect,
as written, until August 31, 2006. The purpose of this amendment is to extend
until March 31, 2007, the period during which both the current services and
reimbursement methodology will remain in effect. The State is working with
the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to ensure that the medical
services provided in the school setting to Medicaid eligible children, adhere
to new federal guidance. The proposed amendment is estimated to result in
no fiscal impact to state or federal funding.
Interested parties may obtain copies of the proposed amendment by contacting
Barbara Davenport, Policy Assistant, by mail at Policy Development Support
Unit Medicaid/CHIP Division, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.O.
Box 85200, H-600, Austin, Texas 78708-5200; by telephone at (512) 491-1104;
by facsimile at (512) 491-1953; or by e-mail at Barbara.Davenport@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Copies of the proposal will also be made available for public review at the
local offices of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
TRD-200604145
Lee Dickinson
Assistant General Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: August 9, 2006
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announces its intent to
submit Amendment 728, Transmittal Number TX 06-010, to the Texas State Plan
for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
The purpose of this amendment is to revise the state plan to allow statewide
reimbursement rate determinations to be made biennially for Mental Retardation
Service Coordination services. The proposed amendment is effective September
1, 2006.
The proposed amendment will have no fiscal impact to the state or the federal
budgets.
Interested parties may obtain copies of the proposed amendment by contacting
Barbara Davenport, Policy Assistant, by mail at Policy Development Support,
Medicaid/CHIP Division, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box
85200, H-600, Austin, Texas 78708-5200; by telephone at (512) 491-1104; by
facsimile at (512) 491-1953; or by e-mail at Barbara.Davenport@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Copies of the proposal will also be made available for public review at the
local offices of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
TRD-200604130
Wendy Pellow
Assistant General Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: August 9, 2006
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announces its intent to
submit Amendment 736, Transmittal Number TX 06-018, to the Texas State Plan
for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
The purpose of this state plan amendment is to revise the Early and Periodic
Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program and its policy and reimbursement
methodology for Medicaid services provided by school districts. These services
are known as School Health and Related Services (SHARS). The amendment clarifies
the definition of SHARS and the provider types delivering these services;
establishes district specific interim rates; and implements the annual cost
reporting, reconciliation, and settlement processes. The proposed amendment
is effective September 1, 2006.
The proposed amendment is estimated to result in no fiscal impact to state
or federal funding.
Interested parties may obtain copies of the proposed amendment by contacting
Barbara Davenport, Policy Assistant, by mail at Policy Development Support
Unit Medicaid/CHIP Division, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.
O. Box 85200, H-600, Austin, Texas 78708-5200; by telephone at (512) 491-1104;
by facsimile at (512) 491-1953; or by e-mail at Barbara.Davenport@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Copies of the proposal will also be made available for public review at the
local offices of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
TRD-200604131
Wendy Pellow
Assistant General Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: August 9, 2006
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announces its intent to
submit Amendment Number 743, Transmittal Number 06-025, to the Texas State
Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The
proposed amendment is effective September 1, 2006.
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) assumes
financial responsibility for certain individuals in foster care. The purpose
of this amendment is to revise the current age limit from 20 years of age
to individuals up to 21 years of age. The proposed amendment will extend Medicaid
benefits to individuals up to the age of 21 who are being cared for in TDFPS
licensed family foster homes, licensed public or private child placing agency
family foster homes, and private 24-hour care facilities licensed by TDFPS.
The amendment also revises language in the state plan to change agency names
from the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS) to
the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) and the federal
program name from Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) to Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
The fiscal impact of the proposed amendment to the State or Federal government
is estimated to be minimal.
To obtain copies of the proposed amendment, interested parties may contact
Susan Emery, by mail at Texas Department of Family and Protective Services,
Office of Federal Funds, P. O. Box 149030, mail code E-669, Austin, Texas
78714-9030; by telephone at (512) 438-4097; by fax at (512) 438-4853; or by
e-mail at susan.emery@dfps.state.tx.us. Copies of the proposal will also be
made available for public review at TDFPS local offices.
TRD-200604142
Wendy Pellow
Assistant General Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: August 9, 2006
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announces its intent to
submit Amendment 744, Transmittal Number TX 06-026, to the Texas State Plan
for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The purpose
of this state plan amendment is to revise the reimbursement methodology for
mental health rehabilitative services to allow the provision of skills training
in a group format to a child or adolescent. The proposed amendment is effective
September 1, 2006.
The proposed amendment is estimated to result in annual aggregate spending
for state fiscal year 2007 of $168,829, of which $102,597 is federal expenditures
and $66,232 is state general revenue expenditures. For state fiscal year 2008,
the estimated annual aggregate spending is $168,829, with $102,479 in federal
expenditures, and $66,350 in state general revenue expenditures.
Interested parties may obtain copies of the proposed amendment by contacting
Barbara Davenport, Policy Assistant, by mail at Policy Development Support,
Medicaid/CHIP Division, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box
85200, H-600, Austin, Texas 78708-5200; by telephone at (512) 491-1104; by
facsimile at (512) 491-1953; or by e-mail at Barbara.Davenport@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Copies of the proposal will also be made available for public review at the
local offices of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
TRD-200604133
Wendy Pellow
Assistant General Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: August 9, 2006
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces its intent
to submit a new 1915(b) waiver, titled Selective Contracting, to the Texas
State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security
Act.
The purpose of this waiver is to allow HHSC to selectively contract with
one hospital or hospital system in Cameron County to provide non-emergency
inpatient hospital services to Medicaid clients seeking such services within
the county. HHSC is requesting the waiver be approved for a two-year period
beginning December 1, 2006.
The proposed waiver is estimated to result in cost savings of approximately
$6.5 million in federal fiscal year 2007 and federal fiscal year 2008, with
approximately $4.0 million cost savings in federal funds and approximately
$2.5 million cost savings in state general revenue.
To obtain copies of the proposed waiver, interested parties may contact
Kimberly Tucker, by mail at Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.O.
Box 85200, mail code H-620, Austin, Texas 78708-5200; by phone at (512) 491-1161;
by fax at (512) 491-1953; or by e-mail at kimberly.tucker@hhsc.state.tx.us.
TRD-200604144
Kathleen Cordova
Assistant General Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: August 9, 2006
Company Licensing
Application to add the Doing Business As (DBA) name of MOLINA HEALTHCARE
to MOLINA HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS INC., a domestic health maintenance organization.
(HMO) The home office is in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Application to change the name of INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERCANTILE
REASSURANCE COMPANY to OLD REPUBLIC GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION, a foreign
fire and/or casualty company. The home office is in Chicago, Illinois.
Application to change the name of BANKERS MULTIPLE LINE INSURANCE COMPANY
to R. V. I. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign fire and/or casualty company.
The home office is in Stamford, Connecticut.
Application to change the name of NORTH AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF TEXAS to NORTH AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a domestic life, accident
and/or health company. The home office is in Austin, Texas.
Application for incorporation to the State of Texas by VERLAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, a foreign fire and/or casualty company. The home office is in Silver
Spring, Maryland.
Application for incorporation to the State of Texas by CORE INSURANCE COMPANY,
a foreign fire and/or casualty company. The home office is in New York, New
York.
Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, within
twenty (20) calendar days from the date of the Texas Register publication,
addressed to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C
305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701.
TRD-200604138
Gene C. Jarmon
Chief Clerk and General Counsel
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: August 9, 2006
The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed
with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.
Application for admission to Texas of SUPERIOR ADMINISTRATORS, INC., a
foreign third party administrator. The home office is COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA.
Application for incorporation in Texas of EMPLOYMENT RISK SYSTEMS, INC.,
a domestic third party administrator. The home office is AUSTIN, TEXAS.
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice is published
in the
Texas Register
, addressed to the attention
of Matt Ray, MC 107-1A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701.
TRD-200604132
Gene C. Jarmon
Chief Clerk and General Counsel
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: August 9, 2006
Vacancy on Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Advisory Board
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation announces a vacancy on
the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Advisory Board established
by Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1302. The pertinent rules may be found
in 16 TAC §75.65. The purpose of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Contractors Advisory Board is to advise the Texas Commission of Licensing
and Regulation in adopting rules, administering and enforcing this chapter,
and setting fees.
The Committee is composed of six members appointed by the presiding officer
of the Commission, with the Commission's approval. The Committee consists
of one official of a municipality with a population of more than 250,000;
one official of a municipality with a population of not more than 250,000;
and four full-time licensed air-conditioning and refrigeration contractors,
as follows: one member who holds a Class A license and practices in a municipality
with a population of more than 250,000; one member who holds a Class B license
and practices in a municipality with a population of more than 250,000; one
member who holds a Class A license and practices in a municipality with a
population of more than 25,000 but not more than 250,000; and one member who
holds a Class B license and practices in a municipality with a population
of not more than 25,000. At least one appointed advisory board member must
be an air conditioning and refrigeration contractor who employs organized
labor and at least two appointed members must be air conditioning and refrigeration
contractors who are licensed engineers. The executive director and the chief
administrator of this chapter serve as ex officio, nonvoting members of the
advisory board. Members serve staggered six-year terms. The terms of two appointed
members expire on February 1 of each odd-numbered year. This announcement
is for the position of an official of a municipality with a population of
not more than 250,000.
Interested persons should request an application from the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation by telephone: (512) 463-6599, fax: (512) 475-2874
or e-mail: jackie.revilla@license.state.tx.us. Applications may also be downloaded
from the Department website at www.license.state.tx.us.
Applicants may be asked to appear for an interview; however any required
travel for an interview would be at the applicant's expense.
TRD-200604069
William H. Kuntz, Jr.
Executive Director
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Filed: August 7, 2006
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation announces a vacancy on
the Medical Advisory Committee established by Texas Occupations Code, Chapter
2052. The pertinent rules may be found in 16 TAC §61.120. The purpose
of the Medical Advisory Committee is to advise the Texas Commission of Licensing
and Regulation on health issues for boxing event contestants including physical
tests for contestants and registration requirements for ringside physicians.
The Committee is composed of seven members appointed by the presiding officer
of the Commission, with the Commission's approval. The Committee consists
of one trauma specialist; one ophthalmologist; one sports doctor; one neurologist;
one emergency medical technician; and two public members. Members serve at
the will of the Commission. This announcement is for one public member position.
Interested persons should request an application from the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation by telephone: (512) 463-6599 or 800-803-9202,
fax: (512) 475-2874 or e-mail jackie.revilla@license.state.tx.us. Applications
may also be downloaded from the Department's website at: www.license.state.tx.us.
Applicants may be asked to appear for an interview; however any required
travel for an interview would be at the applicant's expense.
TRD-200604070
William H. Kuntz, Jr.
Executive Director
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Filed: August 7, 2006
Instant Game Number 734 "Stacks of Cash"
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 734 is "STACKS OF CASH". The play style
is "key number match with auto win".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 734 shall be $2.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 734.
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, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00,
$10.00, $20.00, $25.00, $50.00, $250, $2,500 and $25,000.
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. These three (3) small letters are for validation purposes
and cannot be used to play the game. The possible validation codes are:
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2. Non-winning
tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of the required
codes listed in Figure 2 with the exception of ∅, which will only appear
on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through it.
F. Serial Number - A unique 13 (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 Serial Number is for validation purposes and
cannot be used to play the game. The format will be: 0000000000000.
G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00 or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00, $200 or $250.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $2,500 or $25,000.
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 (734), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 250 within
each pack. The format will be: 734-0000001-001.
L. Pack - A pack of "STACKS OF CASH" Instant Game tickets contains 250
tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fan folded in pages of two
(2). Tickets 001 and 002 will be on the top page; tickets 003 and 004 on
the next page; etc.; and tickets 249 and 250 will be on the last page. Please
note the books will be in an A - B configuration.
M. Non-Winning Ticket - A ticket which is not programmed to be a winning
ticket or a ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game
Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and
applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery
Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.
N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery "STACKS
OF CASH" Instant Game No. 734 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 "STACKS
OF CASH" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 23 (twenty-three) Play Symbols. If the player matches any of
YOUR NUMBERS play symbols to either WINNING NUMBER play symbol, the player
wins the prize shown for that number. If the player matches any of YOUR NUMBERS
play symbols to the STACKS OF CASH NUMBER play symbol, the player wins ALL
10 PRIZES INSTANTLY. No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous
matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.
2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements
must be met:
1. Exactly 23 (twenty-three) 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 23 (twenty-three)
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 23 (twenty-three) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the 23 (twenty-three) 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. No three or more matching non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
B. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical play data, spot
for spot.
C. Non-winning prize symbols will not match a winning prize symbol on a
ticket.
D. The STACKS OF CASH NUMBER play symbol will match a YOUR NUMBER play
symbol only once on a ticket and only as dictated by the prize structure.
E. When the STACKS OF CASH NUMBER play symbol matches a YOUR NUMBER play
symbol, no YOUR NUMBER play symbol will match either WINNING NUMBER play symbol.
F. There will never be duplicate WINNING NUMBERS play symbols on a ticket.
G. There will never be duplicate WINNING NUMBERS and STACKS OF CASH NUMBER
play symbols on a ticket.
There will never be duplicate non-winning YOUR NUMBERS play symbols on
a ticket.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "STACKS OF CASH" Instant Game prize of $2.00, $4.00, $5.00,
$10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $200 or $250, a claimant shall sign the back of the
ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket
to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the
claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make
payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided
that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to
pay a $50.00, $200 or $250 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 "STACKS OF CASH" Instant Game prize of $2,500 or $25,000,
the claimant must sign the winning ticket and present it at one of the Texas
Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment
will be made to the bearer of the validated winning ticket for that prize
upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or
more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with
the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at
a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated
by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be
notified promptly.
C. As an alternative method of claiming a "STACKS OF CASH" 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;
3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
for a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program
of financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources 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.
F. 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 "STACKS OF
CASH" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of
the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount
of the prize payable to the order of the minor.
2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of
more than $600 from the "STACKS OF CASH" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall
deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult
member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian
for the minor.
2.7 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed
within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game 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.
2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on
the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a
game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution,
sales 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 portion 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 8,040,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 734. 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 Commission.
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. 734 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. 734,
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-200604139
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: August 9, 2006
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 736 is "SNAKE EYES DOUBLER". The play style
is "add up with doubler".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 736 shall be $1.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 736.
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, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, $1.00, $2.00, $4.00,
$5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $40.00, $100 and $1,000.
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. These three (3) small letters are for validation purposes
and cannot be used to play the game. The possible validation codes are:
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2. Non-winning
tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of the required
codes listed in Figure 2 with the exception of ∅, which will only appear
on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through it.
F. Serial Number - A unique 13 (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 Serial Number is for validation purposes and
cannot be used to play the game. The format will be: 0000000000000.
G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00 or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $40.00 or $100.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000.
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 (736), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 250 within
each pack. The format will be: 736-0000001-001.
L. Pack - A pack of "SNAKE EYES DOUBLER" Instant Game tickets contains
250 tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fan folded in pages of
two (2). Tickets 001 and 002 will be on the top page; tickets 003 and 004
on the next page; etc.; and tickets 249 and 250 will be on the last page.
Please note the books will be in an A - B configuration.
M. Non-Winning Ticket - A ticket which is not programmed to be a winning
ticket or a ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game
Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and
applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery
Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.
N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery "SNAKE
EYES DOUBLER" Instant Game No. 736 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 "SNAKE EYES
DOUBLER" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 12 (twelve) Play Symbols. If the player's total is 7 (seven)
within a roll, the player wins the PRIZE shown for that roll. If the player's
total is snake eyes "1+1" within a roll, the player wins DOUBLE the prize
shown for that roll. No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous
matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.
2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements
must be met:
1. Exactly 12 (twelve) 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 12 (twelve)
Play Symbols under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket,
exactly one Serial Number, exactly one Retailer Validation Code, and exactly
one Pack-Ticket Number on the ticket;
14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning ticket shall correspond with
the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning tickets, and a ticket with
that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;
15. The ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective
or printed or produced in error;
16. Each of the 12 (twelve) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described
in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the 12 (twelve) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed
in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at
the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial
font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font
and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect
and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable
deadlines.
B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in
these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes
of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security
tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements
is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive
Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail
sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the
only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace
the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or
a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery
game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive
Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical play data, spot
for spot.
B. No duplicate non-winning rolls on a ticket.
C. No duplicate non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
D. The doubler "1+1" will only appear on winning tickets as dictated by
the prize structure.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "SNAKE EYES DOUBLER" Instant Game prize of $1.00, $2.00,
$4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $40.00 or $100, a claimant shall sign the back
of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning
ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify
the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make
payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided
that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to
pay a $40.00 or $100 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot
verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with
a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas
Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be
forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not
validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described
in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "SNAKE EYES DOUBLER" Instant Game prize of $1,000, 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 "SNAKE EYES DOUBLER" 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;
3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
for a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program
of financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources 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.
F. 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 "SNAKE EYES
DOUBLER" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member
of the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount
of the prize payable to the order of the minor.
2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of
more than $600 from the "SNAKE EYES DOUBLER" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery
shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an
adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian
for the minor.
2.7 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed
within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game 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.
2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on
the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a
game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution,
sales 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 portion 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 12,000,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 736. 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 Commission.
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. 736 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. 736,
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-200604140
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: August 9, 2006
A public hearing to receive public comments regarding proposed amendments
to 16 TAC §402.102, relating to Bingo Advisory Committee, will be held
on Tuesday, August 29, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at the Texas Lottery Commission,
Commission Auditorium, First Floor, 611 E. Sixth Street, Austin, Texas 78701.
Persons requiring any accommodation for a disability should notify Michelle
Guerrero, Executive Assistant to the General Counsel, Texas Lottery Commission
at (512) 344-5113 at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing.
TRD-200604021
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: August 2, 2006
Notice of Consultant Contract Award
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code, Chapter 2254, the North
Central Texas Council of Governments publishes this notice of contract award.
The request for proposals appeared in the April 7, 2006, issue of the
The contractor selected for this project is American Red Cross-Chisholm
Trail, 1515 South Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76111. The maximum amount
of this contract is $100,000.
TRD-200604013
R. Michael Eastland
Executive Director
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Filed: August 2, 2006
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code, Chapter 2254, the North
Central Texas Council of Governments publishes this notice of consultant contract
award. The consultant proposal request appeared in the May 19, 2006, issue
of the
Texas Register
(31 TexReg 4277). The
selected consultant will perform technical and professional work to assist
in the Development of the North Central Texas Regional Public Transportation
Coordination Plan.
The consultant selected for this project is Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc.,
4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 1300, Dallas, Texas 75206-4085. The maximum
amount of this contract is $95,000.
TRD-200604014
R. Michael Eastland
Executive Director
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Filed: August 2, 2006
Invitation for Proposals
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC) is soliciting proposals to
perform auditing services for fiscal years ending September 30, 2006, 2007,
and 2008 with the option of a year-by-year extension for the two subsequent
fiscal years September 30, 2009 and 2010 in accordance with the provisions
of the Single Audit Act. Detailed information regarding the project is set
forth in the Request for Proposal (RFP) which will be available on or after
August 21, 2006, at the following location:
Cindy Boone, CPA
Finance Director
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
P.O. Box 9257
Amarillo, Texas 79105
(806) 372-3381
The deadline for submission of proposals in response to this request will
be 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2006.
PRPC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted.
PRPC is under no legal requirement to execute a resulting contract on the
basis of this advertisement and intends the material provided only as a means
of identifying the various contractual alternatives. PRPC will base its choice
on demonstrated competence, qualifications, and evidence of superior conformance
with criteria.
This RFP does not commit PRPC to pay any costs incurred prior to the execution
of a contract. Issuance of this material in no way obligates PRPC to award
a contract or pay any cost incurred in the preparation of a response. PRPC
specifically reserves the right to vary all provisions set forth at any time
prior to execution of a contract where PRPC feels it to be in its own best
interest.
TRD-200604029
Cindy Boone
Finance Director
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
Filed: August 4, 2006
Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
On August 2, 2006, ICG ChoiceCom, L.P. filed an application with the Public
Utility Commission of Texas (Commission) to amend its service provider certificate
of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60103.
Applicant intends to reflect a change in ownership/control.
The Application: Application of ICG ChoiceCom, L.P. for an Amendment to
its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 33023.
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
August 23, 2006. 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 33023.
TRD-200604072
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: August 7, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on August 2, 2006, 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 Everybody's Phone Company for a
Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 33024 before
the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service, ADSL, ISDN, T1-Private
Line, Switch 56 KBPS, Frame Relay, Fractional T1, and long distance services.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the area of Texas
currently served by AT&T 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
August 23, 2006. 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 33024.
TRD-200604073
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: August 7, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) an application on August 2, 2006, to amend a certificate
of convenience and necessity for a proposed transmission line in Bandera and
Medina Counties, Texas.
Docket Style and Number: Application of LCRA Transmission Services Corporation
to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for a Proposed
Transmission Line in Bandera and Medina Counties, Texas. Docket Number 32934.
The Application: The application of LCRA Transmission Services Corporation
(LCRA TSC) for a proposed transmission line is designated the Medina Lake-CPS
Transmission Line Project. LCRA TSC stated that the proposed transmission
line is a joint transmission line project that will be constructed by LCRA
TSC and CPS Energy. LCRA TSC stated the project is needed to address load
growth and provide additional reliability to serve the growing area. The miles
of right-of-way for this project will be approximately 9 miles (preferred
route). The estimated date to energize facilities is August 2009.
Persons wishing to intervene or 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.
The deadline for intervention in this proceeding is September 18, 2006. 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 32934.
TRD-200604039
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: August 7
, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) an application on August 1, 2006, for a certificate
of convenience and necessity for a proposed transmission line in Fannin and
Lamar Counties, Texas.
Docket Style and Number: Application of Brazos Electric Power Cooperative,
Inc. to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for a Proposed
Transmission Line in Fannin and Lamar Counties, Texas. Docket Number 32791.
The Application: The application of Brazos Electric Power Cooperative,
Inc. (BEPC) for a proposed transmission line is designated the Hugo to Valley
South Transmission Line Project. BEPC stated that the proposed transmission
line is needed to increase reliability and provide for load growth within
the BEPC system. The miles of right-of-way for this project will be approximately
69.92 miles (preferred route). The estimated date to energize facilities is
August 2009.
Persons wishing to intervene or 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.
The deadline for intervention in this proceeding is September 15, 2006. 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 32791.
TRD-200604038
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: August 7, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) of a petition filed on July 21, 2006, seeking to determine
whether markets of incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) with populations
of less than 30,000 in Texas should remain regulated.
Docket Style and Number: Petition of AT&T Texas to Determine Whether
Markets of Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs) with Populations Less
than 30,000 Should Remain Regulated. Docket Number 32977.
The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP d/b/a AT&T Texas (AT&T
Texas) filed a petition to determine whether markets of incumbent local exchange
carriers (ILECs) with populations of less than 30,000 in Texas should remain
regulated pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.134. On August 1, 2006,
Central Telephone Company of Texas d/b/a Embarq (Embarq) filed its original
petition in this docket. Embarq's petition will be considered and decided
in this proceeding along with AT&T's. The intervention deadline in this
proceeding is August 25, 2006. The hearing on the merits in this docket is
set for September 27, 2006.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought or intervene should contact
the Public Utility Commission of Texas no later than August 25, 2006 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
32977.
TRD-200604040
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: August 7, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing on August 3, 2006, with the
Public Utility Commission of Texas (Commission), a notice of intent to file
a long run incremental cost (LRIC) study pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214.
The Applicant will file the LRIC study on or about August 14, 2006.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Kerrville Telephone Company for
Approval of LRIC Study for ISDN PRI Service Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive
Rule §26.214, Docket Number 33035.
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 33035. 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, 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 telephones (TTY) may contact
the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free 1-800-735-2989. All comments
should reference Docket Number 33035.
TRD-200604074
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: August 7, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing on August 7, 2006, with the
Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission), a notice of intent to file
a long run incremental cost (LRIC) study pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214.
The Applicant will file the LRIC study on or about August 17, 2006.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Consolidated Communications for
Approval of LRIC Study for Implementation of Late Fee for Residential Customers
Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.214, Docket Number 33042.
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 33042. 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, 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 telephones (TTY) may contact
the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free 1-800-735-2989. All comments
should reference Docket Number 33042.
TRD-200604091
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: August 8, 2006
Request for Proposal - Professional Services - Certified Public Accountant
The Texas Department of Transportation (department) announces a Request
for Proposal (RFP) for professional services pursuant to Government Code,
Chapter 2254, Subchapter A. The contract will be an indefinite deliverable/work
authorization based contract, and the contract term will be two years from
the date of execution. The Vehicle Titles and Registration Division (division)
of the department will administer the contract. The RFP will be released on
August 18, 2006 and will run through September 18, 2006.
Purpose: The department is issuing this RFP to solicit proposals from qualified
certified public accountants or accounting firms to provide outside audit
services required by the department related to financial audits of departmental
programs that are managed by outside entities. The selected firm shall conduct
financial audits of all programs conducted under contract by outside entities.
Upon completion of each audit, the selected firm shall produce a final audit
report that includes an audit summary, comments, observations, findings, and
recommendations on accounting controls, operational controls, policies and
procedures, planning, budgeting and cash management considerations, and other
aspects where improvements might result in savings, efficiencies, or strengthened
controls. The selected firm shall include statements in each report of the
firm's compliance with laws and regulations, as applicable, and adherence
to generally accepted accounting principles promulgated by the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Audits of State and Local
Governmental Units Audit and Accounting Guide, and the Government Accounting
Standards, published by the U. S. General Accounting Office.
Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to,
certified public accountants or accounting firms that provide audit services.
Program Goal: The completion of a final audit report that includes an audit
summary, comments, observations, findings, and recommendations on accounting
controls, operational controls, policies and procedures, planning, budgeting
and cash management considerations, and other aspects where improvements might
result in savings, efficiencies, or strengthened controls for each contracting
program that is audited.
Review and Award Criteria: Each application will first be screened for
completeness and timeliness. Proposals that are deemed incomplete or arrive
after the deadline will not be reviewed. A team of reviewers from the division
will evaluate the proposals as to the respondent's competence, knowledge,
and qualifications and as to the reasonableness of the proposed fees for the
services. The criteria and review process are further described in the RFP.
Deadlines: Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m., October 13, 2006 and
be prepared according to instructions in the RFP package.
To Obtain a Copy of the RFP: Requests for a copy of the RFP should be submitted
to Portia R. Hausmann, Texas Department of Transportation, Vehicle Title and
Registration Division, 4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin, Texas 78731, Telephone
(512) 467-3973. Fax (512) 302-2040. Copies will also be available on the department's
web page at
www.txdot.gov
, by entering keyword:
"VTR-CPA-RFP" into the search engine.
TRD-200604141
Bob Jackson
Interim General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: August 9, 2006
Notice of Request for Proposal
In compliance with Chapter 2254, Texas Government Code, the University
of Houston System furnishes this notice of request for proposal. The University
of Houston System seeks proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide
advice and consultation to the System and its University Advancement offices
in determining the readiness and feasibility to undertake a major fundraising
effort. Interested parties are invited to express their interest and describe
their capabilities on or before September 18, 2006.
The term of the contract is to be for one year period beginning on or about
October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007. Further technical information
can be obtained from Eli D. Cipriano at (713) 743-8901. All proposals must
be specific and must be responsive to the criteria set forth in this request.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Submit one original and five copies of your proposal
in a sealed envelope to: University of Houston System, Attention: Eli D. Cipriano,
Assistant Vice Chancellor/Assistant Vice President for the Office of Development,
400 E. Cullen, Houston, Texas 77204-2013 before 4:00 PM, September 18, 2006.
SCOPE OF WORK:
A. Campaign Readiness Assessment: The purpose of this assessment will be
to determine the readiness and feasibility of the UH System community, including
the Board of Regents, the UH System Chancellor/UH President and Cabinet, the
UH-Clear Lake, UH-Downtown, and UH-Victoria Presidents, UH System university
advancement offices, Deans, faculty and staff, the UH National Advisory Council,
and other volunteers, to undertake a major fundraising effort. We hope to
gain an independent opinion on the challenges of and possibilities for a campaign,
how it should be structured, and who may be interested in assisting with the
effort in any capacity. We expect this assessment to include interviews with
external and internal stakeholders, especially potential lead donors and volunteers
for campaign leadership, and that a final report will include any feedback
these interviewees have on the idea of a campaign at one level or another,
including guidance on specific potential dollar goal amounts. This campaign
readiness assessment is authorized and supported by the UH System Chancellor/UH
President as being of substantial need and necessary for determining the feasibility
of such a campaign. The Chancellor/President has determined that this assessment
could not be adequately performed by UH System or other government agency
employees.
B. Campaign Leadership: We expect a final report to include recommendations
for the best way to involve the Board of Regents, the UH National Advisory
Council, and other key volunteers. This would include a recommended volunteer
structure (role of the chair person, etc.) and suggestions as to possible
people to fill key volunteer positions.
C. Resources/Infrastructure: Part of this assessment is to evaluate the
readiness of the UH System advancement functions to support a major campaign
or any other recommended development plan to achieve the goals established
in the statement of need. A final report should include specific observations
and recommendations in areas such as, but not limited to, major gifts staff,
major gift prospect pool, prospect management system, prospect research, the
annual giving program, donor/alumni database, stewardship, marketing and communications.
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION:
A. Demonstrated ability of the proposer to fulfill current and predicted
institutional needs: 35%
B. Stability and success of the proposer's business profile: 25%
C. References: 25%
D. Rates for service quoted: 15%
SCHEDULE:
September 18, 2006--Proposal due
September 25, 2006--Firm is selected
October 1, 2006--Project begins
September 30, 2007--Project completed
TERMINATION: This Request for Proposal (RFP) in no manner obligates the
University of Houston System to the eventual purchase of any services described,
implied or which may be proposed until confirmed by a written consultant contract.
Progress towards this end is solely at the discretion of the University of
Houston System and may be terminated without penalty or obligation at any
time prior to the signing of a contract. The University of Houston System
reserves the right to amend or cancel this RFP at any time, for any reason
and to reject any or all proposals.
TRD-200604143
Brian S. Nelson
Executive Director and Associate General Counsel
University of Houston System
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Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Texas Education Agency
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Notice of Revocation of the Radioactive Material License of Texas NDT Company
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