Alamo Regional Mobility Authority
Notice of Availability of Request for Qualifications for Bond Counsel
The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority ("AlamoRMA"), a political subdivision,
is soliciting statements of interest and qualifications from law firms interested
in representing the AlamoRMA in bond issuances and other capital financing
transactions, as well as providing advice to the authority concerning comprehensive
development agreement proposals which include provisions for private financing
and/or private operation (i.e., "Concession CDAs").
A request for qualifications ("RFQ") packet may be obtained electronically
from the website of the AlamoRMA at www.alamorma.org. Copies will also be
available by contacting the AlamoRMA at (210) 495-5256. Periodic updates,
addenda, and clarifications may be posted on the AlamoRMA website, and interested
parties are responsible for monitoring the website accordingly. Final proposals
must be received by the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority, 16500 San Pedro
Avenue-Su. 350, San Antonio, Texas 78232-2241 by 4:00 p.m. C.S.T. June 30,
2006, to be eligible for consideration.
Each firm will be evaluated based on the criteria and process set forth
in the RFQ. The final selection of a firm, or dual firms submitting as a prime
contractor with a subcontractor, to serve as bond counsel, if any, will be
made by the AlamoRMA Board of Directors.
TRD-200602777
Terry Brechtel
Executive Director
Alamo Regional Mobility Authority
Filed: May 17, 2006
The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority ("AlamoRMA"), a political subdivision,
is soliciting statements of interest and qualifications from investment banking
firms interested in representing the AlamoRMA as advisors and/or investment
bankers in bond issuances, other capital financing transactions, and analysis
of comprehensive development agreement proposals which include provisions
for private financing and/or private operation ("Concessions CDAs"). It is
the intent of the AlamoRMA to select and designate a pool of investment banking
firms from which to assign firms, as needed, to assist in the financing of
turnpike and mobility projects and/or in the assessment of Concession CDA
proposals.
A request for qualifications ("RFQ") packet may be obtained electronically
from the website of the AlamoRMA at www.alamorma.org. Copies will also be
available by contacting the AlamoRMA at (210) 495-5256. Periodic updates,
addenda, and clarifications may be posted on the AlamoRMA website, and interested
parties are responsible for monitoring the website accordingly. Final proposals
must be received by the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority, 16500 San Pedro
Avenue-Su. 350, San Antonio, Texas 78232-2241 by 4:00 p.m. C.S.T. June 30,
2006, to be eligible for consideration.
Each firm will be evaluated based on the criteria and process set forth
in the RFQ. The final selection of firms for inclusion in the pool, if any,
will be made by the AlamoRMA Board of Directors.
TRD-200602776
Terry Brechtel
Executive Director
Alamo Regional Mobility Authority
Filed: May 17, 2006
Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency Agreement/Concurrence Under the Texas Coastal Management Program
On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the
Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under
federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal
zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC
Chapter 501. Requests for federal consistency review were deemed administratively
complete for the following project(s) during the period of May 5, 2006, through
May 11, 2006. As required by federal law, the public is given an opportunity
to comment on the consistency of proposed activities in the coastal zone undertaken
or authorized by federal agencies. Pursuant to 31 TAC §§506.25,
506.32, and 506.41, the public comment period for these activities extends
30 days from the date published on the Coastal Coordination Council web site.
The notice was published on the web site on May 17, 2006. The public comment
period for these projects will close at 5:00 p.m. on June 16, 2006.
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:
Applicant: SembCorp-Sabine Shipyard
; Location:
The project is located in the intersection of the Sabine-Neches Waterway and
Texas Bayou, at the SembCorp Facility, at 8490 South 1st Avenue, in Sabine
Pass, Jefferson County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S.
quadrangle map entitled: Texas Point, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates in
NAD 27 (meters): Zone 15; Easting: 416864; Northing: 3287146. Project Description:
The applicant proposes to excavate the water channel adjacent to the facility
to -34 feet Mean Low Tide (MLT). The current depth is -15 feet MLT. Approximately
197,257 cubic yards of material will be removed. The material will be placed
in Placement Areas 5, 5B, 6 or at the applicant's existing 23-acre placement
area. CCC Project No.: 06-0258-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit
application #12949(01) is being evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and
Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. §403).
Applicant: Sabine Offshore Services
; Location:
The project is located on the Sabine-Neches Waterway, at the Sabine Offshore
facility, at 7266 South 1st Avenue, in Sabine, Jefferson County, Texas. The
project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Texas Point,
Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters): Zone 15; Easting: 415836;
Northing: 3288736. Project Description: The applicant proposes to excavate
approximately 284,804 cubic yards of material from the Sabine Neches Waterway
to obtain a depth of -34 feet Mean Low Tide (MLT). The current depth is -15
feet MLT. The applicant will use both mechanical and hydrologic dredging.
The dredge material will be placed in Placement Areas 5, 5B, 6, or on a 23-acre
upland placement site authorized under Permits 10253 and 12949. CCC Project
No.: 06-0262-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #22036(03)
is being evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33
U.S.C.A. §403).
Applicant: Mike and Lucy Burris
; Location:
The project is located where Mesquite Street terminates at Fulton Beach Road
in Fulton, Aransas County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S.
quadrangle map entitled: Rockport, TX. Approximate UTM Coordinates (NAD 83):
Zone 14; Easting: 693120; Northing: 3106136. The alternate disposal area can
be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Rockport, TX. Approximate
UTM Coordinates (NAD 27): Zone 14; Easting: 689320; Northing: 3101405. Project
Description: The applicant proposes to amend an existing permit. Permit 19089(04)
was issued March 16, 2004, authorizing the stabilization of the shoreline,
restoration and extension of existing breakwaters, maintenance dredging in
an existing marina and boat channel, installation of a vinyl sheet-pile bulkhead,
construction of a bulkhead and boatlifts with walkways, and placement of fill
material behind the bulkhead. Under the proposed amendment the applicant would
add an additional placement area for dredged material, extend the length of
the authorized bulkhead, and change the breakwater restoration and construction
method and alter the configuration and capacity of an existing drainage ditch
adjacent to the property. The proposed site for an alternate dredged material
placement area is the Clark Construction equipment storage yard located at
1155 West Market Street, Rockport, Texas. The applicant proposes to extend
the authorized bulkhead on the north side of the property and place fill material
behind it. The approximately 75-foot-long bulkhead would connect with the
edge of an authorized sheet-pile bulkhead that forms the marina basin. It
would be constructed along the Mean High Water (MHW) line. The shoreline behind
the MHW line consists of a narrow band (about 8-10 feet-wide) of shell debris
that gives way to upland vegetation. The purpose of the extension is to protect
additional property that the applicant has recently acquired. Under the current
permit, the applicant is authorized to repair two existing breakwaters and
add 100 feet to the length of one so that it extends 175 feet into the bay.
The breakwaters would be repaired and lengthened using barges from Aransas
Bay. Also, the applicant is authorized to dredge the west 300-foot portion
of an existing small-boat channel and marina basin to a depth of -3.5 ft MHW.
Authorized dredging is to be done mechanically via a dragline and/or a barge-mounted
dragline. The authorized work has not been initiated. The applicant proposes
to alter the construction method to allow the contractor to construct two
temporary access roads across the marina. The access roads would be constructed
of material that is in place and set to be excavated during dredging of the
marina and small boat channel. The roads would allow excavation equipment
to traverse the marina area and drive atop the breakwaters and to reconstruct
and lengthen them. Once the breakwater construction is complete, the contractor
would remove the access roads and the remaining material to achieve the authorized
dredge depth and configuration. On the south end of the property, the applicant
proposes to extend the authorized bulkhead approximately 12 feet across an
existing drainage ditch so that it joins the bulkhead associated with the
Fulton Convention Center. The unfinished ditch runs between the applicant
and the Fulton Convention Center properties. The applicant proposes to excavate
and straighten the ditch so that it would have a 3-foot-wide bottom cut and
3-foot sidewalls with a 2:1 slope. Where the ditch empties into Aransas Bay,
the applicant would place a 12-foot-long, 4-foot-diameter culvert through
the proposed bulkhead so that the ditch could still function. CCC Project
No.: 06-0279-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #19089(05)
is being evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33
U.S.C.A. §403) and §404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §1344).
Applicant: Kevin Loosemore
; Location: The
project site is located in wetlands adjacent to Taylor Lake, on Lot 2, Block
2 of Seabrook Island, in Seabrook, Harris County, Texas. The project can be
located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: League City, Texas. Approximate
UTM Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters): Zone 15; Easting: 302533; Northing: 3274240.
Project Description: The applicant is requesting authorization to discharge
fill material into 0.02 acre of wetlands adjacent to Taylor Lake to elevate
private property. The fill will be contained behind a wooden bulkhead. Approximately
650 cubic yards of material will be discharged into wetlands behind 150 feet
of a retaining wall (bulkhead). The wetlands to be impacted are located above
the ordinary high water mark of Taylor Lake and are not subject to the daily
ebb and flow of the tide. CCC Project No.: 06-0282-F1; Type of Application:
U.S.A.C.E. permit application #24203 is being evaluated under §404 of
the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §1344).
Pursuant to §306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
(16 U.S.C.A. §§1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited
to submit comments on whether a proposed action is or is not consistent with
the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies and whether the action
should be referred to the Coastal Coordination Council for review.
Further information on the applications listed above may be obtained from
Ms. Tammy Brooks, Program Specialist, Coastal Coordination Council, P.O. Box
12873, Austin, Texas 78711-2873, or tammy.brooks@glo.state.tx.us. Comments
should be sent to Ms. Brooks at the above address or by fax at (512) 475-0680.
TRD-200602752
Larry L. Laine
Chief Clerk/Deputy Land Commissioner, General Land Office
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: May 16, 2006
Certification of the Average Taxable Price of Gas and Oil
The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection
of the Crude Oil Production Tax, has determined that the average taxable price
of crude oil for reporting period May 2006, as required by Tax Code, §202.058,
is $59.19 per barrel for the three-month period beginning on February 1, 2006,
and ending April 30, 2006. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §202.058,
crude oil produced during the month of May 2006, from a qualified Low-Producing
Oil Lease, is not eligible for exemption from the crude oil production tax
imposed by Tax Code, Chapter 202.
The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection
of the Natural Gas Production Tax, has determined that the average taxable
price of gas for reporting period May 2006, as required by Tax Code, §201.059,
is $6.24 per mcf for the three-month period beginning on February 1, 2006,
and ending April 30, 2006. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §201.059,
gas produced during the month of May 2006, from a qualified Low-Producing
Well, is not eligible for exemption from the natural gas production tax imposed
by Tax Code, Chapter 201.
Inquiries should be directed to Bryant K. Lomax, Manager, Tax Policy Division,
P. O Box 13528, Austin, Texas 78711-3528.
TRD-200602605
Martin Cherry
Chief Deputy General Counsel
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: May 10, 2006
Pursuant to Chapters 403 and 2156, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller
of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces the following contract awards:
The notice of request for proposals was published in the May 6, 2005, issue
of the
Texas Register
(31 TexReg 1348) (RFP
#175k).
The contractors will provide transition management services for the Texas
Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.
Three (3) contracts were awarded as follows:
1. State Street Bank & Trust, One Lincoln Street, 5th Floor, Boston,
MA 02111. The total amount of the contract is based on the percentage of securities
transitioned The term of the contract is May 5, 2006 through August 31, 2010,
with option for 2 additional 1-year renewals;
2. J P Morgan Chase, 277 Park Avenue, Floor 9, New York, NY 10172. The
total amount of the contract is based on the percentage of securities transitioned.
The term of the contract is May 5, 2006 through August 31, 2010. with option
for 2 additional l-year renewals, and;
3. Merrill Lynch Investment Managers LLC, 800 Scudders Mill Road, Princeton,
NJ 08536.
The total amount of the contract is based on the percentage of securities
transitioned. The term of the contract is May 5, 2006 through August 31, 2010,
with option for 2 additional 1-year renewals.
TRD-200602612
Pamela Smith
Deputy General Counsel, Contracts
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: May 11, 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,
303.009, and 304.003, Tex. Fin. Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for
the period of 05/22/06 - 05/28/06 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 05/22/06 - 05/28/06 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of 06/01/06
- 06/30/06 is 8.00% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit through $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of 06/01/06
- 06/30/06 is 8.00% for Commercial over $250,000.
1
Credit for personal, family or household
use.
2
Credit for business, commercial, investment
or other similar purpose.
TRD-200602773
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: May 17, 2006
Applications to Expand Field of Membership
Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the
Credit Union Department and are under consideration:
An application was received from Public Employees Credit Union, Austin,
Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons
who live, worship, attend school or work within a ten (10) mile radius of
the Public Employees Credit Union offices located at 306 East 10th Street,
Austin, Texas 78701; 1200 W. 42nd Street, Austin, Texas 78756; 8013 Centre
Park Drive, Austin, Texas 78754; 5838 Highway 290 West, Austin, Texas 78735;
901 Round Rock Avenue, Round Rock, Texas 78681; 4241 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont,
Texas 77706, to be eligible for membership in the credit union.
An application was received from City Credit Union (#1), Dallas, Texas
to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who work,
worship, reside or attend school in Cooke County, Texas, to be eligible for
membership in the credit union.
An application was received from City Credit Union (#2), Dallas, Texas
to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who work,
worship, reside or attend school in Montague County, Texas, to be eligible
for membership in the credit union.
An application was received from City Credit Union (#3), Dallas, Texas
to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who work,
worship, reside or attend school in Grayson County, Texas, to be eligible
for membership in the credit union.
An application was received from Community Resource Credit Union, Baytown,
Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons
who work, reside, or attend school, and businesses located within a 10-mile
radius of the Community Resource Credit Union offices located at 2900 Decker
Drive, Baytown, Texas; 2700 N. Alexander Drive, Baytown, Texas; 11540 Eagle
Drive, Mount Belvieu, Texas; and Hwy. 2100, Crosby, Texas, to be eligible
for membership in the credit union.
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to
an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of
this publication. Credit unions that wish to comment on any application must
also complete a Notice of Protest form. The form may be obtained by contacting
the Department at (512) 837-9236 or downloading the form at http://www.tcud.state.tx.us/applications.html.
Any written comments must provide all information that the interested party
wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application. All information
received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of an application.
Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Texas Credit
Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699.
TRD-200602778
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: May 17, 2006
In accordance with the provisions of 7 TAC §91.103, the Credit Union
Department provides notice of the final action taken on the following applications:
Applications to Expand Field of Membership--Approved
Members Credit Union, Cleburne, Texas--See
Texas
Register
issue dated February 25, 2005.
Associated Credit Union of Texas, Texas City, Texas--See
Texas Register
issue dated July 29, 2005.
Texas Employees Credit Union, Dallas, Texas--See
Texas Register
issue dated January 27, 2006.
South Texas Area Resources Credit Union, Corpus Christi, Texas--See
Application to Amend Articles of Incorporation--Approved
Texas One Community Credit Union, Houston, Texas--See
Texas Register
issue dated March 31, 2006.
Articles of Incorporation - 50 Years to Perpetuity--Approved
South Texas Credit Union, Kenedy, Texas
Port of Houston Credit Union, Houston, Texas
Cooperative Teachers Credit Union, Tyler, Texas
Auto Parts Employees Credit Union, Fort Worth, Texas
Grocer's Supply Employees Credit Union, Houston, Texas
Dallas U.P. Employees Credit Union, Dallas, Texas
Pampa Municipal Credit Union, Pampa, Texas
East Texas Professional Credit Union, Longview, Texas
Oak Farms Employees Credit Union, Houston, Texas
Access Credit Union, Amarillo, Texas
MCT Credit Union, Port Neches, Texas
Tex Mex Credit Union, Laredo, Texas
TRD-200602779
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: May 17, 2006
Enforcement Orders
A default order was entered regarding Mike Strozdas dba Best Landscape &
Sprinkler, Docket No. 2003-0578-LII-E on May 4, 3006 assessing $1,463 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Shana Horton, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1088, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Gustine, Docket No. 2002-1324-MWD-E
on May 4, 3006 assessing $16,150 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Deborah Bynum, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1976, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding El Paso Field Services, L.P., Docket
No. 2002-0951-AIR-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $202,400 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Amie Richardson, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-2999, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Orange Crush Recyclers Management,
L.L.C., Docket No. 2004-0196-AIR-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $80,000 in
administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Amie Richardson, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-2999, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An order was entered regarding Nelson A. Collazos, Docket No. 2004-0490-PST-E
on May 1, 2006 assessing $7,700 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Deborah Bynum, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1976, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Shiloh Ridge Property Owners Association,
Docket No. 2004-0557-PWS-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $2,468 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Xavier Guerra, Staff Attorney at (210) 490-3096, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
A default order was entered regarding Temple Hall Silica, Inc., Docket
No. 2004-0709-WQ-E on May 3, 2006 assessing $5,500 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Lena Roberts, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0019, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Tramell Crow Residential Company
dba Silverado Apartments, Docket No. 2004-0880-EAQ-E on April 28, 2006 assessing
$3,150 in administrative penalties with $630 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Cari-Michel LaCaille, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1387, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
LP, Docket No. 2004-0958-AIR-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $78,697 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Sherronda Martin, Enforcement Coordinator at (713) 767-3680, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Rose City, Docket No. 2004-1303-PWS-E
on April 28, 2006 assessing $655 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Cari-Michel LaCaille, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1387, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
A default order was entered regarding Robert Burk dba Graham Fuel Mart,
Docket No. 2004-1368-PST-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $3,800 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Deborah Bynum, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1976, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Pearl's LLC dba Angels Gas &
Grocery, Docket No. 2004-1510-PST-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $4,200 in
administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Shannon Strong, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0252, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Salim M. Jaffer dba Market Shamrock,
Docket No. 2004-1709-PST-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $2,100 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Courtney Hill, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-2436, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Anahuac, Docket No. 2004-2124-PWS-E
on April 28, 2006 assessing $510 in administrative penalties with $102 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Edward Moderow, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2680, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Sunoco Inc. (R&M), Docket No.
2005-0164-AIR-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $8,700 in administrative penalties
with $1,740 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Craig Fleming, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5806, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Petty Water Supply and Sewer Service
Corporation, Docket No. 2005-0291-PWS-E on May 4, 3006 assessing $368 in administrative
penalties with $74 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael Limos, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5839, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
A default order was entered regarding Tor Tenax, Inc. dba Amigos 2, Docket
No. 2005-0314-PST-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $10,500 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Amie Richardson, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-2999, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Newark, Docket No. 2005-0488-PWS-E
on April 28, 2006 assessing $1,628 in administrative penalties with $326 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Jaime Garza, Enforcement Coordinator at (956) 430-6030, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Carl W. Wright dba Rayburn Tackle,
Docket No. 2005-0490-PST-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $3,375 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Amie Richardson, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-2999, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Texas Department of Transportation,
Docket No. 2005-0564-PST-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $2,000 in administrative
penalties with $400 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Samuel Short, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5363, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Ridge Utilities, Inc., Docket No.
2005-0674-MWD-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $3,480 in administrative penalties
with $696 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Cheryl Thompson, Enforcement Coordinator at (817) 588-5886, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Georgia Gulf Chemicals & Vinyls,
LLC, Docket No. 2005-0766-AIR-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $7,020 in administrative
penalties with $1,404 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Terry Murphy, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5025, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Lamb County Hospital dba Lamb Healthcare
Center, Docket No. 2005-0806-PST-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $770 in administrative
penalties with $154 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Cari-Michel LaCaille, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1387, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
A default order was entered regarding F. K. Corporation dba Mr. JR's Grocery,
Docket No. 2005-0824-PST-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $4,200 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Kari Gilbreth, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1320, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Cowtown Enterprises, Inc. dba Cowtown
RV Park, Docket No. 2005-1088-PWS-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $1,875 in
administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Deanna Sigman, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0619, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Lawn, Docket No. 2005-1136-PWS-E
on April 28, 2006 assessing $895 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Craig Fleming, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5806, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Union Carbide Corporation, Docket
No. 2005-1204-AIR-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $4,100 in administrative penalties
with $820 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Trina Grieco, Enforcement Coordinator at (210) 403-4006, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Rittiman Plumbing, Inc., Docket No.
2005-1249-SLG-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $1,300 in administrative penalties
with $260 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Thomas Greimel, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5690, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding North Orange Water & Sewer, LLC,
Docket No. 2005-1266-MWD-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $9,320 in administrative
penalties with $1,864 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Catherine Albrecht, Enforcement Coordinator at (713) 767-3672, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Roofing Recycle Center, Inc., Docket
No. 2005-1313-MSW-E on May 4, 3006 assessing $10,990 in administrative penalties
with $2,198 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Jaime Garza, Enforcement Coordinator at (956) 430-6030, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Tyler Holding Company, Inc., Docket
No. 2005-1354-AIR-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $329,772 in administrative
penalties with $65,954 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Johnson, Enforcement Coordinator at (713) 422-8931, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding USA Travel Center, Inc. dba USA Travel
Plaza, Docket No. 2005-1375-PST-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $7,350 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Shana Horton, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1088, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Energy Mart, Inc. dba James Food
Mart, Docket No. 2005-1376-PST-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $1,625 in administrative
penalties with $325 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Thomas Greimel, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5690, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
A default order was entered regarding Garry Hardin, Docket No. 2005-1386-LII-E
on April 28, 2006 assessing $750 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Shawn Slack, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1877, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Praxair, Inc. dba Prazair BP Refinery,
Docket No. 2005-1421-AIR-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $5,202 in administrative
penalties with $1,040 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Daniel Siringi, Enforcement Coordinator at (409) 899-8799, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Jesamin, Inc. dba Davis Quick Stop,
Docket No. 2005-1462-PST-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $6,400 in administrative
penalties with $1,280 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Cari-Michel LaCaille, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1387, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Cheyenne Hills/Glen Rose 618 Limited
Partnership, Docket No. 2005-1488-MLM-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $3,465
in administrative penalties with $693 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Rebecca Clausewitz, Enforcement Coordinator at (210) 403-4012, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Shell Chemical LP, Docket No. 2005-1614-AIR-E
on April 28, 2006 assessing $32,495 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
John Muennink, Enforcement Coordinator at (361) 825-3423, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Southline Metal Products Company,
Docket No. 2005-1629-AIR-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $13,000 in administrative
penalties with $2,600 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Amy Burgess, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2540, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Van Der Horst USA Corporation, Docket
No. 2005-1639-IHW-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $28,080 in administrative
penalties with $5,616 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael Meyer, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4492, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Masters Resources, LLC, Docket No.
2005-1642-AIR-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $21,875 in administrative penalties
with $4,375 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Jaime Garza, Enforcement Coordinator at (956) 430-6030, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Exxon Mobil Corporation, Docket No.
2005-1643-AIR-E on May 4, 3006 assessing $5,200 in administrative penalties
with $1,040 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Jaime Garza, Enforcement Coordinator at (956) 430-6030, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Flint Hills Resources, LP, Docket
No. 2005-1659-AIR-E on May 4, 3006 assessing $4,732 in administrative penalties
with $946 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Miriam Hall, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1044, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Carotex, Inc., Docket No. 2005-1662-IWD-E
on May 4, 3006 assessing $8,835 in administrative penalties with $1,767 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Lynley Doyen, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1364, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Southwest Convenience Stores, LLC,
Docket No. 2005-1670-AIR-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $16,780 in administrative
penalties with $3,356 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Craig Fleming, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5806, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Rick Hamilton, Docket No. 2005-1673-LII-E
on April 28, 2006 assessing $625 in administrative penalties with $125 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Brent Hurta, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6589, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Valley Mills, Docket No.
2005-1676-MWD-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $12,250 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Brian Lehmkuhle, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4482, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding IGA Foodliner of Jacksboro, TX.,
Inc., Docket No. 2005-1712-PST-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $800 in administrative
penalties with $160 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Tel Croston, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5717, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Jaeger Homes, Inc., Docket No. 2005-1757-WQ-E
on April 28, 2006 assessing $750 in administrative penalties with $150 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Kimberly Morales, Enforcement Coordinator at (713) 422-8938, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Texas Waste Systems, Inc., Docket
No. 2005-1786-MSW-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $15,000 in administrative
penalties with $3,000 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael Meyer, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4492, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Simi Investment Company, Ltd., Docket
No. 2005-1787-PWS-E on May 4, 3006 assessing $3,353 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Anita Keese, Enforcement Coordinator at (956) 430-6034, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Kenny Palmer dba Jetta Septic Hauling,
Docket No. 2005-1819-SLG-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $1,000 in administrative
penalties with $200 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Brent Hurta, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6589, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Containment Solutions, Inc., Docket
No. 2005-1821-AIR-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $27,572 in administrative
penalties with $5,514 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Samuel Short, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5363, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Hood County Utilities, Inc., Docket
No. 2005-1844-MWD-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $19,760 in administrative
penalties with $3,952 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Sandy VanCleave, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0667, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Seven Sanders Companies, Inc., Docket
No. 2005-1893-MSW-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $2,500 in administrative penalties
with $500 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Marlin Bullard, Enforcement Coordinator at (254) 751-0335, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Trent Water Works, Inc. dba Jones
Creek Terrace, Docket No. 2005-1910-PWS-E on May 4, 3006 assessing $318 in
administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Harvey Wilson, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0321, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding North Harrison Water Supply Corporation,
Docket No. 2005-1920-PWS-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $313 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Tel Croston, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5717, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Mastec North America, Inc., Docket
No. 2005-1936-MSW-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $7,500 in administrative penalties
with $1,500 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Thomas Greimel, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5690, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Era Water Supply Corporation, Docket
No. 2005-1940-PWS-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $1,338 in administrative penalties
with $268 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Laurie Eaves, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4495, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Sandy Creek Yacht Club, Ltd., Docket
No. 2005-1946-PWS-E on May 4, 3006 assessing $1,563 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Elvia Maske, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0789, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Mehak & Michelle, Inc. dba Six
Pack Express, Docket No. 2005-1951-PST-E on May 4, 3006 assessing $4,500 in
administrative penalties with $900 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Deana Holland, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2504, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Liberty City Water Supply Corporation,
Docket No. 2005-1962-PWS-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $500 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Yuliya Dunaway, Enforcement Coordinator at (210) 490-3096, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company,
Docket No. 2005-1978-AIR-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $18,150 in administrative
penalties with $3,630 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
John Barry, Enforcement Coordinator at (409) 899-8781, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Loadcraft Industries, Ltd., Docket
No. 2005-1995-MLM-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $15,275 in administrative
penalties with $3,055 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Michael Meyer, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4492, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Oil Patch Sandblast & Paint,
LTD., Docket No. 2005-2041-AIR-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $2,180 in administrative
penalties with $436 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Scott Barnett, Enforcement Coordinator at (713) 767-3523, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Pflugerville, Docket No.
2005-2043-MWD-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $2,425 in administrative penalties
with $485 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Laurie Eaves, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4495, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Flat Fork Water Supply Corporation,
Docket No. 2005-2045-PWS-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $298 in administrative
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Epifanio Villareal, Enforcement Coordinator at (210) 490-3095, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding City of Timpson, Docket No. 2005-2052-PWS-E
on April 28, 2006 assessing $313 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Audra Ruble, Enforcement Coordinator at (361) 825-3126, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Seadrift Coke L.P., Docket No. 2005-2054-PWS-E
on April 28, 2006 assessing $645 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Dana Shuler, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2505, Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Gardner Telecommunications Inc, Docket
No. 2005-2077-WQ-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $5,000 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Laurie Eaves, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4495, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding Triple J & L Construction Co.,
Inc., Docket No. 2006-0052-EAQ-E on April 28, 2006 assessing $1,875 in administrative
penalties with $375 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting
Edward Moderow, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2680, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
TRD-200602789
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: May 17, 2006
The executive director (ED) of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ or commission) is issuing this notice of deletion of the Rogers Delinted
Cottonseed Company (the site) from its proposed-for-listing status on the
state registry, the list of state Superfund sites. The state registry lists
the contaminated sites which may constitute an imminent and substantial endangerment
to public health and safety or the environment due to a release or threatened
release of hazardous substances into the environment.
The site was originally proposed for listing on the state registry in the
June 28, 2002, issue of the
Texas Register
(27
TexReg 5865). The site, including all land, structures, appurtenances, and
other improvements, is approximately 81 acres located approximately one mile
east of Farmersville, at the intersection of State Highway 380 and Farm-to-Market
Road 547 in Farmersville, Collin County, Texas. In addition, the site included
any areas where hazardous substances came to be located as a result, either
directly or indirectly, of releases of hazardous substances from the site.
Rogers Delinted Cottonseed Company operated from 1965 to 1984, when it
was abandoned. The site may be divided into three separate areas: 1) the processing
area in the northwest corner of the property (approximately 20 acres); 2)
irrigation fields located south and east of the processing area (approximately
30 acres); and 3) remaining undeveloped land located along the eastern portion
of the site. Arsenic compounds were used to defoliate the cotton plants. The
facility then delinted the cottonseeds by washing them with 5% sulfuric acid
to chemically remove husks, lints, fibers, and other suspended particulate
matter. The process also included the use of a fungicide to protect the delinted
cottonseeds. The spent acid solution from the process area was collected in
two surface impoundments. The surface impoundments were used as settling ponds
to separate the suspended solids from the acid solution. Upon determination
that the site did not qualify for the National Priorities List, the site was
proposed to the state Superfund registry. The remedial investigation and removal
actions were performed at the site. Actions also included decontamination
of the process and storage buildings, the treatment and discharge of low pH
water, stabilization and backfill of the surface impoundments, and removal
of metal and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contaminated soils. The removal
actions resulted in the soils being restored to commercial/industrial use.
The site is inappropriate for residential use according to protective concentration
levels under the Texas Risk Reduction Program standards.
A deed notice has been filed with the Collin County real property records
pursuant to Texas Risk Reduction Program rules to indicate that the site is
restricted to commercial/industrial use only. The site no longer poses an
imminent and substantial endangerment to public health and safety or the environment
due to a release or threatened release of hazardous substances into the environment.
As a result, the fence used to restrict access to the site during the investigation
and clean up activities has been removed.
In accordance with 30 TAC §335.344(b), the commission held a public
meeting to receive comments on the intended deletion of the site on March
30, 2006, at the Farmersville City Council Chambers. No comments regarding
the proposed deletion were received at the public meeting. The complete public
file, including a transcript of the public meeting, may be viewed during regular
business hours at the commission's Records Management Center, Records Customer
Service, Building E, First Floor, 12100 Park 35 Circle, MC 199, Austin, Texas
78753, (800) 633-9363 or (512) 239- 2920. Fees are charged for photocopying
file information.
Pursuant to 30 TAC §335.344(c), the executive director has determined
that due to the remediation actions performed, the site no longer presents
an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health and safety or the
environment.
In accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code, §361.188(d), a notice
will be filed in the real property records of Collin County, Texas stating
that the site has been deleted from the state registry.
All inquiries regarding the deletion of the site should be directed to
John Flores, Community Relations Coordinator, 1-800-633-9363.
TRD-200602747
Stephanie Bergeron Perdue
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Legal Services
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: May 16, 2006
Notice mailed May 12, 2006
TCEQ Internal Control No. 03282006-D03; Shale-114, L.P. (Petitioner) filed
a petition for creation of North Fort Worth Water Control and Improvement
District No.1 of Denton and Wise Counties (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
51 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 are two lienholders, LNW Real Estate L.P.,
and United Development Funding L.P., on the property to be included in the
proposed District and by affidavit they have all consented to the petition;
(3) the proposed District will contain approximately 251.75 acres located
within Denton and Wise Counties, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is within
the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Fort Worth, 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 Resolution No. 3158-01-2005, effective January 1, 2005, the City of Fort
Worth, Texas, gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District. The
petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, construct,
acquire, improve, extend, maintain, and operate a waterworks and sanitary
sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) purchase, construct,
acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities,
plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate
drainage for the property in the proposed District; (3) control, abate and
amend local storm waters; and (4) purchase, construct, acquire, improve, extend
maintain, and operate additional facilities, systems, plants, and enterprises
consistent with the purposes for which the District is created, all as more
particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the
filing of the petition. According to the petition, the Petitioner has conducted
a preliminary investigation to determine the cost of the project and from
the information available at the time, the cost of the project is estimated
to be approximately $8,275,000.
INFORMATION SECTION
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 in the information section
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, TX 78711-3087. For information
concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel,
MC 103, at the same address. For additional information, individual members
of the general public may contact the Districts Review Team at 1-512-239-4691.
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-200602787
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: May 17, 2006
The purpose of the meeting is to obtain public input and information concerning
the commission's proposal to delete the site from the state Superfund registry
because the site has been accepted into the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality Voluntary Cleanup Program.
The executive director (ED) of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ or commission) is issuing this public notice of intent to delete the
Cox Road Dump state Superfund site (site) from its proposed-for-listing status
on the state Superfund registry. The state registry is the list of state Superfund
sites which may constitute an imminent and substantial endangerment to public
health and safety or the environment due to a release or threatened release
of hazardous substances into the environment. The commission is proposing
this deletion because the site has been accepted into the TCEQ Voluntary Cleanup
Program. This notice was also published in the
Dayton
News
,
Liberty Vindicator
, and
The site was proposed for listing on the state Superfund registry in the
February 10, 2006, issue of the
Texas Register
(31
TexReg 907). The site, including all land, structures, appurtenances, and
other improvements, is located one mile north of FM 1413 on the east side
of County Road 491 (Cox Road), Dayton, Liberty County, Texas. The geographic
coordinates of the site are 29 degrees 58 minutes 30.84 seconds North latitude,
94 degrees 56 seconds 12.83 minutes West longitude. The site also includes
any areas where hazardous substances have come to be located as a result,
either directly or indirectly, of releases of hazardous substances from the
site.
The site has been accepted into the TCEQ Voluntary Cleanup Program and
is therefore eligible for deletion from the state registry as provided by
30 TAC §335.344(c).
The commission will hold a public meeting to receive comment on the proposed
deletion of the site. This public meeting is not a contested case hearing
under Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001. The public meeting is scheduled
for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2006, at the Dayton High School cafeteria,
3200 North Cleveland in Dayton, Texas.
All persons desiring to make comments may do so prior to or at the public
meeting. All comments submitted
prior
to the
public meeting must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 28, 2006, and should
be sent in writing to Geoffrey E. Meyer, Senior Project Manager, Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality, Remediation Division, MC 143, P.O. Box 13087, Austin,
Texas 78711-3087 or by facsimile to (512) 239-2450. The public comment period
for this action will end at the close of the public meeting on June 29, 2006.
A portion of the record for this site is available for review during regular
business hours at the Jones Public Library, 307 West Houston Street in Dayton,
Texas, telephone (936) 258-7060. Copies of the complete public record file
may be obtained during regular business hours at the commission's Records
Management Center, Building E, First Floor, Records Customer Service, 12100
Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, telephone (512) 239-2920. Photocopying
of file information is subject to payment of a fee. Parking for persons with
disabilities is available on the east side of Building D, convenient to access
ramps that are between Buildings D and E.
Persons who have special communication or other accommodation needs who
are planning to attend the meeting should contact the agency at (800) 633-9363.
Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.
For further information regarding this meeting, please call Bruce McAnally,
TCEQ Community Relations, at (800) 633-9363, extension 2141.
TRD-200602748
Stephanie Bergeron Perdue
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Legal Services
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: May 16, 2006
The following notices were issued during the period of May 11, 2006 through
May 16, 2006
The following require the applicants to publish notice in the newspaper.
The public comment period, requests for public meetings, or requests for a
contested case hearing may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk,
Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF
THE DATE OF NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
City of Carthage has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0010074003,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual
average flow not to exceed 3,600,000 gallons per day. The facility is located
east of the City of Carthage and south of Hoggs Bayou, approximately 1.5 miles
east of the intersection of U.S. Highways 59 and 79 in Panola County, Texas.
City of Pittsburg has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10250-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual
average flow not to exceed 2,000,000 gallons per day. The facility is located
on Sparks Branch between Farm-to-Market Road 557 and State Highway 11, approximately
one and one quarter miles east of the intersection of State Highway Loop 271
and Farm-to-Market Road 557 in Camp County, Texas.
Combined Consumers Special Utility District has applied to the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0014685001, to authorize
the discharge of filter backwash effluent from a water treatment plant at
a daily average flow not to exceed 25,000 gallons per day. The facility is
located approximately 3.2 miles south from the intersection of State Highway
276 and Farm-to-Market Road 751, on the west side of Farm-to-Market Road 751
in Hunt County, Texas.
Gulflander Partners Group, L.P. has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit
No. 13488-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 10,000 gallons per day. The facility
is located approximately 800 feet east of the intersection of State Highway
87 and State Highway 62, approximately 1/2 mile northwest of the state highway
bridge over Cow Bayou in Orange County, Texas.
Shelbyville Independent School District has applied for a renewal of TPDES
Permit No. 13370-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 11,250 gallons per day. The facility
is located at 1,000 feet due south of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road
417 and State Highway 87, on the west side of State Highway 87 in Shelby County,
Texas.
Tenaska Gateway Partners, Ltd., which operates the Tenaska Gateway Generation
Station, a combined cycle electric power generation plant, has applied for
a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 04111, which authorizes the discharge of cooling
tower blowdown and previously monitored effluents (i.e., demineralizer wastewater,
neutralized wastewater, boiler blowdown, and storm water) at a daily average
flow not to exceed 1,500,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. The facility
is located adjacent to State Highway 315, approximately 0.5 miles southwest
of the intersection of State Highway 315 and State Highway 840, and approximately
7.5 miles northeast of the City of Mount Enterprise, Rusk County, Texas.
Texas Department of Transportation has applied for a new permit, Proposed
Permit No. WQ0014647001, to authorize the disposal of treated domestic wastewater
at a daily average flow not to exceed 15,000 gallons per day (December through
February), 17,500 gallons per day (March through May and September through
November) and 22,500 gallons per day (June through August) via evaporation.
The facility and disposal site will be located on Interstate Highway 35 (Mile
Marker 281/282), approximately 5 miles south of the City of Salado in Bell
County, Texas. The facility and disposal site will be located in the drainage
basin of an unnamed tributary of Salado Creek. in Segment No. 1243 of the
Brazos River Basin.
Trans-Global Solutions, Inc., which proposes to operate the Rainbow Terminal
Bulk Handling Facility, a marine cargo (petroleum coke) handling and storage
facility, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0002613000, which
authorizes the discharge of coke pile runoff, filter backwash water, wash
water, and storm water at a daily average dry weather flow not to exceed 150,000
gallons per day via Outfall 001. The facility is located on the south bank
of the Neches River, approximately 1.5 miles northwest of the intersection
of State Highway 87 and Farm-to-Market Road 366, in the City of Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas.
TRD-200602788
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: May 17, 2006
Notice issued May 12, 2006:
APPLICATION NO. 5932; TXU Mining Company LP (TXU or Applicant), 1601 Bryan
Street, Dallas, Texas 75201-3411, has applied for a Water Use Permit to construct
and maintain a reservoir on Watson Branch, Sabine River Basin for domestic
and livestock purposes after mining activity ceases, and to divert and use
not to exceed 150 acre-feet of water per year from multiple tributaries of
Gandia, Elijah, and Watson Creeks, Sabine River Basin, for industrial (mining)
purposes within the Martin Lake Lignite Mining Area in Panola County. The
application and required fees were received on December 27, 2005, and additional
information was received on February 17, 2006. The application was declared
administratively complete and filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk on
March 10, 2006. The Commission will review the application as submitted by
the applicant and may or may not grant the application as requested. Written
public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the
Office of Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section
below, within 30 days of the date of newspaper publication of the notice.
INFORMATION SECTION
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 TCEQ Office of
the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.
If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the
requested permit and may forward the application and hearing request to the
TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting
should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box
13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process,
please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address. For
additional information, individual members of the general public may contact
the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding
the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us. Si desea información
en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
TRD-200602786
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: May 17, 2006
Public Notice
The Texas Workforce Solutions of the Golden Crescent announces the availability
of their Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 for public comment
beginning May 22 through June 20, 2006. The plan can be viewed at Texas Workforce
Solutions at one of the following locations:
* http://www.gcworkforce.org
*120 S. Main #501, Victoria, TX
*1800 S. Highway 35 #H, Pt. Lavaca, TX
*1137 N. Esplanade, Cuero, TX
*329 W. Franklin, Goliad, TX
*427 St. George #101, Gonzales, TX
*903 S. Wells, Edna, TX
*727 S. Promenade, Hallettsville, TX
Programs provided by the TWS are Career Center services for the general
public, including at a minimum Wagner-Peyser Employment Services; Workforce
Investment Act services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth; Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families Choices Program; Food Stamp Employment &
Training; Project Reintegration of Offenders; TAA/NAFTA/TAA; Child Care Services;
Child Care Training, and Communities In Schools programs for an operation
period of September 1, 2005, through August 31, 2006. Eligible program beneficiaries
who reside in Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, and Victoria
Counties may be provided appropriate employment and educational services through
these programs.
All persons wishing to comment on the Plan may do so at one of the addresses
above or by fax to (361) 573-0225 no later than June 20, 2006. Corrections
and changes to this notice and/or the Plan may be found on our website at
http://www.gcworkforce.org.
The TWS is an equal opportunity organization.
Auxiliary aides or services are available upon request to those individuals
with disabilities.
TRD-200602603
Laura Sanders
Executive Director
Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board
Filed: May 10, 2006
Public Notice
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces its intent
to submit Amendment 719, Transmittal Number TX 06-001, to the Texas State
Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
The purpose of this amendment is to add language to the State plan in order
to allow the State to implement a Medicaid buy-in (MBI) program. The MBI program
is for working individuals with disabilities who are ineligible for Medicaid
(under the Federal Balance Budge Act of 1997) to purchase medical assistance
through the Medicaid program. The effective date of the proposed amendment
is September 1, 2006.
The proposed amendment is estimated to result in annual aggregate spending
of approximately $15,263,599 for state fiscal year (SFY) 2007, of which $6,794,657
is federal expenditures, $4,520,377 is state general revenue expenditures,
and $3,948,564 is cost-sharing funds collected from the clients. For SFY 2008,
estimated expenditures are approximately $29,760,770, with $13,206,101 in
federal expenditures, $8,657,541 in state general revenue expenditures, and
$7,897,128 in cost-sharing funds collected from the clients.
To obtain copies of the proposed amendment, interested parties may contact
Bonnie Winters, Policy Analyst, Medicaid/CHIP, Texas Health and Human Services
Commission, by telephone at (512) 491-1744 or by e-mail at Bonnie.Winters@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Copies of the proposal also will be made available for public review at the
local offices of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
TRD-200602613
Wendy Pellow
Assistant General Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: May 11, 2006
Correction of Effective Date for Rules Concerning the Children with Special Health Care Needs Services Program
The Department of State Health Services submitted a notice of adopted rulemaking
for 25 TAC §§38.1 - 38.14 and 38.16 for publication in the May 19,
2006, issue of the
Texas Register
(31 TexReg
4200). The amended rules concern the Children with Special Health Care Needs
Services Program that provides services to children with chronic physical
or developmental conditions. The correct effective date of the adopted rule
action is June 1, 2006, not May 28, 2006, as it appears at the end of the
notice on page 4218, second column.
Please contact Kathy Griffis-Bailey at (512) 458-7111, Ext. 3069, or Kathy.GriffisBailey@dshs.state.tx.us
if you have any questions.
TRD-200602784
TRD-200602775
Cathy Campbell
General Counsel
Department of State Health Services
Filed: May 17, 2006
Company Licensing
Application for incorporation to the State of Texas by SAFE AUTO INSURANCE
COMPANY, a foreign fire and/or casualty company. The home office is in Columbus,
Ohio.
Application to change the name of TEXAS MEMORIAL ENTERPRISES, LLC to TEXAS
MEMORIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a domestic life, accident and/or health company.
The home office is in Austin, Texas.
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-200602783
Gene C. Jarmon
Chief Clerk and General Counsel
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 17, 2006
The Windstorm Building Code Advisory Committee on Specifications and Maintenance
will hold a meeting of the advisory committee on July 12, 2006, at 1:00 p.m.
in Room 102 of the William P. Hobby State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street
in Austin, Texas. The topics to be discussed include the election of a chairman
and vice-chairman of the advisory committee, proposed adoption of the 2006
edition of the International Residential Code and 2006 International Building
Code, and any proposed revisions to the 2006 edition of the International
Residential Code and 2006 International Building Code.
The Committee, appointed by the Commissioner of Insurance, operates pursuant
to the Texas Insurance Code Article 21.49 §6C. The purpose of the Committee
is to advise and make recommendations to the Commissioner on building requirements
and maintenance in the plan of operation that are required for structures
to be certified by the Department for insurability by the Texas Windstorm
Insurance Association (TWIA). All interested parties, including members of
the general public, are invited to attend. Persons interested in additional
information may contact the Engineering Section of the Texas Department of
Insurance at (512) 322-2212.
TRD-200602657
Gene C. Jarmon
Chief Clerk and General Counsel
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 12, 2006
The following third party administrator (TPA) application has been filed
with the Texas Department of Insurance and is under consideration.
Application to change the name and home office of GALLAGHER BENEFIT ADMINISTRATORS,
INC. to AMERICAN ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP, INC. (using the assumed name of AAG
AMERICAN ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP, INC.), a foreign third party administrator.
The home office is LISLE, ILLINOIS.
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-200602782
Gene C. Jarmon
Chief Clerk and General Counsel
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 17, 2006
Vacancy on Board of Boiler Rules
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation announces a vacancy on
the Board of Boiler Rules established by Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter
755. The pertinent rules may be found in 16 TAC §65.65. The purpose of
the Board of Boiler Rules is to advise the Texas Commission of Licensing and
Regulation in the adoption of definitions and rules relating to the safe construction,
installation, inspection, operating limits, alteration, and repair of boilers
and their appurtenances.
The Board is composed of nine members appointed by the presiding officer
of the Commission, with the Commission's approval. The Board consists of three
members representing persons who own or use boilers in this state; three members
representing companies that insure boilers in this state; one member representing
boiler manufacturers or installers; one member representing organizations
that repair or alter boilers in this state; and one member representing a
labor union. Members serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three
members expiring January 31 of each odd-numbered year. This announcement is
for one position of a person who owns or uses a boiler in this state.
Interested persons should request an application from the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation by telephone (512) 475-4765, FAX (512) 475-2874
or Email 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-200602744
William H. Kuntz, Jr.
Executive Director
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Filed: May 15, 2006
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation announces a vacancy on
the Elevator Advisory Board established by Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter
754. The pertinent rules may be found in 16 TAC §74.65. The purpose of
the Elevator Advisory Board is to advise the Texas Commission of Licensing
and Regulation on the adoption of appropriate standards for the installation,
alteration, operation and inspection of equipment; the status of equipment
used by the public in this state; sources of information relating to equipment
safety; public awareness programs related to elevator safety, including programs
for sellers and buyers of single-family dwellings with elevators, chairlifts,
or platform lifts; and any other matter considered relevant by the Commission.
The Board is composed of nine members appointed by the presiding officer
of the Commission, with the Commission's approval. The Board consists of a
representative of the insurance industry or a certified elevator inspector;
a representative of equipment constructors; a representative of owners or
managers of a building having fewer than six stories and having equipment;
a representative of owners or managers of a building having six stories or
more and having equipment; a representative of independent equipment maintenance
companies; a representative of equipment manufacturers; a licensed or registered
engineer or architect; a public member; and a public member with a physical
disability. Members serve at the will of the Commission. This announcement
is for the position of a representative of the insurance industry or a certified
elevator inspector.
Interested persons should request an application from the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation by telephone (512) 475-4765, FAX (512) 475-2874
or Email 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-200602745
William H. Kuntz, Jr.
Executive Director
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Filed: May 15, 2006
Instant Game Number 675 "7-11-21"
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 675 is "7-11-21". The play style is "add
up with doubler".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 675 shall be $1.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 675.
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: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, DOUBLE
DOLLAR SYMBOL, STAR SYMBOL, $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $30.00,
$100, $250 or $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, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00,
$10.00 or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $30.00, $60.00, $100 or $250.
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 (675), 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: 675-0000001-001.
L. Pack - A pack of "7-11-21" Instant Game tickets contains 250 tickets,
packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of five (5). Ticket
001 to 005 will be on the top page; tickets 005 to 009 on the next page etc.;
and tickets 246 to 250 will be on the last page. Tickets 001 and 250 will
be folded down to expose the pack-ticket number through the shrink-wrap. 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 "7-11-21"
Instant Game No. 675 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 "7-11-21"
Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to
expose 16 (sixteen) Play Symbols. The player adds up all three of YOUR NUMBERS
for each GAME. If the total is 7, 11 or 21 in a single GAME, the player wins
the PRIZE shown for that GAME. If the player reveals a "$$" symbol, the player
wins DOUBLE the PRIZE shown for that GAME. If the player reveals a STAR SYMBOL,
the player wins the PRIZES shown for all GAMES automatically. No portion of
the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable
or playable as a part of the Instant Game.
2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements
must be met:
1. Exactly 16 (sixteen) 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 16 (sixteen)
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 16 (sixteen) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the 16 (sixteen) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed
in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at
the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial
font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font
and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect
and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable
deadlines.
B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in
these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes
of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security
tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements
is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive
Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail
sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the
only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace
the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or
a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery
game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive
Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. Consecutive non-winning tickets within a book will not have identical
patterns.
B. Players can win up to four (4) times per ticket.
C. No more than one (1) "$$" symbol will appear on a ticket.
D. No more than one (1) "STAR" symbol will appear on a ticket.
E. The "$$" symbol will win 2 times the prize amount shown and will win
as per the prize structure.
F. When the "$$" symbol is used, the two remaining numbers will never equal
7, 11 or 21.
G. When the "STAR" symbol is used, none of the games will ever total 7,
11 or 21.
H. The "STAR" symbol will win all four (4) prizes shown and will win as
per the prize structure.
I. On winning and non-winning tickets, all non-winning PRIZE AMOUNTS will
be unique.
J. Non-winning tickets will never have a total of seven (7) or eleven (11)
or twenty-one (21) within the same GAME.
K. No column or diagonal will ever total 7, 11 or 21.
L. No ticket will contain three identical numbers in any row, column or
diagonal line (i.e. 06, 06, 06).
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "7-11-21" Instant Game prize of $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00,
$5.00, $6.00, $10.00, $20.00, $30.00, $60.00, $100 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 $30.00, $60.00, $100 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 "7-11-21" 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 "7-11-21" 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.
E. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other
than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person
shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.
2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment. The Texas Lottery may delay payment
of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under
any of the following circumstances:
A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur,
regarding the prize;
B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;
C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the ticket presented
for payment; or
D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise
due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability
for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending
payment of the claim.
2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18. If a person under the age of
18 years is entitled to a cash prize of less than $600 from the "7-11-21"
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 "7-11-21" 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 §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. 675. 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. 675 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. 675,
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-200602781
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: May 17, 2006
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 676 is "HOT TEXAS CASH". The play style
is "key number match".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 676 shall be $5.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 676.
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: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29,
30, $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $30.00, $50.00, $100, $500, $1,000, $5,000
and $50,000.
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 $5.00, $10.00, or $15.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $30.00, $50.00, $100 or $500.
I. High-Tier Prize- A prize of $5,000 or $50,000.
J. Bar Code - A 22 (twenty-two) character interleaved two (2) of five (5)
bar code which will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit
pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number and the nine (9) digit Validation
Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.
K. Pack-Ticket Number - A 13 (thirteen) digit number consisting of the
three (3) digit game number (676), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 075 within
each pack. The format will be: 676-0000001-001.
L. Pack - A pack of "HOT TEXAS CASH" Instant Game tickets contains 75 tickets,
packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). Ticket
001 will be shown on the front of the pack; the back of ticket 075 will be
revealed on the back of the pack. All packs will be tightly shrink-wrapped.
There will be no breaks between the tickets in a pack. Every other book will
reverse i.e., reverse order will be: the back of ticket 001 will be shown
on the front of the pack and the front of ticket 075 will be shown on the
back of the pack.
M. Non-Winning Ticket - A ticket which is not programmed to be a winning
ticket or a ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game
Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and
applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery
Act and referenced in 16 TAC Chapter 401.
N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery "HOT
TEXAS CASH" Instant Game No. 676 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 "HOT TEXAS CASH" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket
is scratched off to expose 33 (thirty-three) Play Symbols. If a player matches
any of YOUR NUMBERS to any of the WINNING NUMBERS, the player wins the prize
shown for that number. No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous
matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.
2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements
must be met:
1. Exactly 33 (thirty-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 33 (thirty-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 33 (thirty-three) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the 33 (thirty-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. Consecutive non-winning tickets within a book will not have identical
patterns.
B. Players can win up to fifteen (15) times in this play area.
C. No duplicate non-winning YOUR NUMBERS on a ticket.
D. Non-winning prize symbols will not match a winning prize symbol on a
ticket.
E. Non-winning tickets and non-winning prizes on winning tickets will not
contain more than two like prize amounts.
F. No duplicate WINNING NUMBERS will appear on a ticket.
G. YOUR NUMBERS will never equal the corresponding Prize symbol.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "HOT TEXAS CASH" Instant Game prize of $5.00, $10.00, $15.00,
$30.00, $50.00, $100 or $500, a claimant shall sign the back of the ticket
in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket to any
Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim
and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment
of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that
the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay
a $30.00, $50.00, $100 or $500 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer
cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant
with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the
Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall
be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is
not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified
promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure
described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "HOT TEXAS CASH" Instant Game prize of $5,000 or $50,000,
the claimant must sign the winning ticket and present it at one of the Texas
Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment
will be made to the bearer of the validated winning ticket for that prize
upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or
more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with
the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at
a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated
by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be
notified promptly.
C. As an alternative method of claiming a "HOT TEXAS 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.
E. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other
than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person
shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.
2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment. The Texas Lottery may delay payment
of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under
any of the following circumstances:
A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur,
regarding the prize;
B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;
C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the ticket presented
for payment; or
D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise
due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability
for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending
payment of the claim.
2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18. If a person under the age of
18 years is entitled to a cash prize of less than $600 from the "HOT TEXAS
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 "HOT TEXAS 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 §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 5,040,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 676. 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. 676 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. 676,
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-200602755
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: May 16, 2006
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Manufactured
Housing Division of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(the "Department") at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2006, at 221 E. 11th Street,
Room 116, Austin, Texas 78701. The public hearing is to accept comments on
amendments to §§80.11, 80.119, 80.208, 80.240 and 80.260 proposed
rules to Title 10 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 80. The proposed rules
are published in the May 26, 2006, issue of the
Texas Register
.
All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express
their views with respect to the proposed amendments to the manufactured housing
rules. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to
Sharon S. Choate at the Manufactured Housing Division of the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs, 221 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701,
P.O. Box 12489, Austin, Texas 78711-2489, telephone (512) 475-2206, or email
at sharon.choate@tdhca.state.tx.us.
Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their views are
invited to contact Sharon S. Choate in writing in advance of the hearing.
Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their comments
in writing to Sharon S. Choate prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.
Written comments may be sent to the Manufactured Housing Division of the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs, P.O. Box 12489, Austin, Texas
78711-2489, faxed to (512) 475-4250, or emailed to sharon.choate@tdhca.state.tx.us.
This notice is published and the above described hearing is to be held
in satisfaction of the requirements of the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards
Act, Occupations Code, Subtitle C, Chapter 1201 and Title 10 Texas Administrative
Code.
Individuals who require auxiliary aids for this meeting should contact
Gina Esteves, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3943, or Relay Texas
at 1 (800) 735-2989 at least two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.
TRD-200602651
Timothy K. Irvine
Executive Director
Manufactured Housing Division
Filed: May 12, 2006
Public Notice
The Permian Basin Workforce Development Board (PBWDB) issues this public
notice for its proposed Strategic and Operational Plan. PBWDB is responsible
for the implementation of workforce development programs throughout the Permian
Basin workforce development area, which includes the following Texas counties:
Andrews, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Loving,
Martin, Midland, Pecos, Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Ward, and Winkler.
Available to the public is the PBWDB proposed Strategic and Operational
Plan for Fiscal Years 2007-2008 (FY07-08), which covers a two-year period
from October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2008. The public comment period begins
Monday, May 22, 2006 and ends Monday, June 26, 2006. The public may attend
the PBWDB open meeting, Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at the University
of Texas of the Permian Basin Center for Energy and Economic Diversification
located at 1400 North Farm Road 1788, Midland, Texas, to voice any public
comments regarding the Plan.
The public may access the proposed plan Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and
1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the PBWDB office located at 2911 La Force Blvd., Midland
Texas or via the Internet at www.PBWDB.org. Written public comments may be
delivered to the above physical address or mailed to:
FY07-08 Plan/Public Comment
PBWDB
P.O. Box 61947
Midland, Texas 79711
OR Fax comments to: (432) 561-8785
The deadline to receive comments is 5 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2006. All
public comments will be included in the PBWDB FY07-08 Strategic and Operational
Plan.
PBWDB is an equal opportunity organization with Equal Opportunity programs.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request with individuals with
disabilities. TDD 1-800-735-2989 and TTY 1-800-735-2988
TRD-200602785
Willie Taylor
Executive Director
Permian Basin Workforce Development Board
Filed: May 17, 2006
Amended Notice of Application for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Provider
Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility
Commission of Texas on May 2, 2006, for eligible telecommunications provider
(ETP) designation in the Booker exchange served by Valor Telecommunications
of Texas, LP, pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.417.
Docket Title and Number: Application of PTCI for an Amendment to its Designation
as an Eligible Telecommunications Provider (ETP). Docket Number 32676.
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
June 15, 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 32676.
TRD-200602647
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 11, 2006
The Public Utility Commission of Texas received an application on May 9,
2006, for a state- issued certificate of franchise authority (CFA), pursuant
to §§66.001 - 66.016 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA).
A summary of the application follows.
Project Title and Number: Application of Northland Cable Television, Incorporated
for a State-Issued Certificate of Franchise Authority, Project Number 32696
before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide cable service. The requested CFA service area
footprint is within the municipal boundaries of the City of Llano, Texas.
Information on the application may be obtained by contacting 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 telephone (TTY) may contact the commission
at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989. All inquiries should reference
Project Number 32696.
TRD-200602659
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 12, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on May 10, 2006, for retail electric provider (REP)
certification, pursuant to §§39.101 - 39.109 of the Public Utility
Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Texpo Power, LP for Retail Electric
Provider (REP) Certification, Docket Number 32698 before the Public Utility
Commission of Texas.
Applicant's requested service area by geography includes the entire state
of Texas.
Persons wishing 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
June 2, 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 32698.
TRD-200602660
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 12, 2006
Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility
Commission of Texas on May 9, 2006, for designation as an eligible telecommunications
carrier (ETC) pursuant to 47 U.S.C. §214(e) and P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.418,
and for designation as an eligible telecommunications provider (ETP) pursuant
to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.417.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Grande Communications Networks,
Incorporated for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier and
Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Provider. Docket Number 32697.
The Application: The company is requesting ETC/ETP designation in order
to be eligible to receive federal and state universal service funding to assist
it in providing universal service in Texas. Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. §214(e),
the commission, either upon its own motion or upon request, shall designate
qualifying common carriers as ETCs and ETPs for service areas set forth by
the commission. The company seeks ETC/ETP designation in the Buda, Carrollton,
Denton, Irving, Lewisville, Plano and Stafford exchanges where Verizon is
the incumbent provider; in the exchanges of Allen, Arlington, Austin, Bammel,
Barker, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Deer Park, Euless, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston,
Houston Suburb, Lorena, Midland, Odessa, Richmond- Rosenberg, Roanoke, Rockwall,
San Antonio, Spring, Terminal, and Waco where SBC is the incumbent provider,
and in the Lake Dallas exchange where Century Tel is the incumbent provider
and in the exchange of Sugar Land where Alltel is the incumbent provider.
The company holds Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority Number
60341.
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
June 15, 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 32697.
TRD-200602661
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 12, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on May 8, 2006, for waiver from the requirements
in P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.54(b)(3) and §26.54(b)(4)(C).
Docket Title and Number: Application and Proposed Timeline of Southwest
Texas Telephone Company for an Extension of Waiver from Requirements in P.U.C.
Substantive Rule §26.54(b)(3) and §26.54(b)(4)(C); Docket Number
32691
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. 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 32691.
TRD-200602646
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 11, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of a petition on May 11, 2006, for waiver of denial by the North
American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) Pooling Administrator (PA)
of Verizon Southwest's (Verizon) request for an additional NXX code to satisfy
the business requirements of Scott and White Memorial Hospital in the Georgetown,
Texas rate center.
Docket Title and Number: Petition of Verizon Southwest for Waiver of Denial
of Numbering Resources. Docket Number 32704.
The Application: Scott and White Memorial Hospital requested a block of
10,000 sequential DID numbers from Verizon in order to provide service for
a new medical office building and hospital opening in Round Rock but served
out of the Verizon Georgetown, Texas rate center.
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
May 31, 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 32704.
TRD-200602750
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 2006
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application filed on May 5, 2006, for authority to surcharge
fuel under-recoveries.
Docket Style and Number: Application of Southwestern Public Service Company
for Authority to Surcharge its Fuel Under-Recoveries. Docket Number 32685.
The Application: Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), doing business
as Xcel Energy, filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of
Texas (commission) for authority to surcharge its actual fuel under-recovery,
and related interest, for the period of October 2005 through March 2006. In
accordance with the commission's Substantive Rule §25.237, SPS proposes
to surcharge $43,945,929.16 and related interest, over a 12-month period beginning
August 2006. This will result in a surcharge of $3.33 for a typical residential
customer using 1,000 kWh per month. This would be an approximate net increase
of 3.6% during the summer months and 3.8% in the winter months in his/her
electric bill if the proposed surcharge factor is approved.
All classes of SPS's Texas retail customers will be affected by the proposed
surcharge, which will become effective beginning August 2006 and remain in
effect through July 2007. These charges will be subject to final review by
the commission in a future fuel reconciliation proceeding.
Persons with questions or who want more information on this petition may
contact Southwestern Public Service Company at 600 S. Tyler Street, Suite
2400, Amarillo, Texas 79101, or call 1-800-895-4999 during normal business
hours. A complete copy of this petition is available for inspection at the
address listed above or at the commission's central records division under
Docket No. 32685. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment
upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas,
P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 or call the commission's Office of
Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired
individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512)
936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. All correspondence
should reference Docket Number 32685.
TRD-200602780
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 17, 2006
Public Notice - Public Hearing for Proposed Acquisition of Abandoned Rail Facility
The Texas Department of Transportation (department) will conduct a public
hearing to receive comments on the department's proposed acquisition of a
4.57 mile segment of rail line known as the "Waxahachie Industrial Lead" between
milepost 798.03, near Waxahachie, and milepost 802.60, near Nena, in Ellis
County, Texas.
The Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) has filed a notice of exemption
with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for UP to abandon this rail line.
The STB filed notice of the notice of exemption in the December 7, 2005 issue
of the
Federal Register
(68 FR 27142), and
is considering the UP filing under STB Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 229X).
The department has been coordinating with the city of Waxahachie to determine
whether the department should acquire the line and preserve it for future
transportation uses. Upon receipt of notice of intent to abandon or discontinue
rail service over a rail line, Transportation Code, Chapter 91 authorizes
the department to acquire passenger or freight rail facilities and requires
the department to coordinate with the governing body of a municipality, county,
or rural rail transportation district in which all or a segment of the rail
line is located.
The department has determined that there is a need to preserve this rail
corridor for future transportation uses. The department will hold a public
hearing on the date and time, and at the location indicated to receive public
comments and assess the level of public support concerning the proposed acquisition
of the rail line:
Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at 1:00 p.m.
Texas Department of Transportation
Waxahachie City Hall
Council Chambers
401 South Rogers
Waxahachie, Texas 75165
All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and to
provide input. Comments are specifically requested on the need to preserve
the rail line and the impact of the rail line on area transportation, economic
development, and employment.
Those desiring to make official comments may register starting at 12:30
p.m. Verbal and written comments may be presented at the public hearing, and
written comments may be submitted by mail. To be included in the official
record of the public hearing, written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m.
on June 16, 2006. Written comments should be mailed to: Wayne A. Dennis, P.E.,
Deputy Director, Transportation Planning and Programming Division, Texas Department
of Transportation, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the public hearing and who
may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are
deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print, or Braille, are requested
to contact Gilbert Wilson at (512) 486-5103 at least two business days prior
to the hearing, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Please call Mr. Dennis at (512) 486-5004 for further information.
TRD-200602771
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: May 16, 2006
The Texas Department of Transportation (department) requests proposals
from law firms interested in representing the department in tax law matters.
This request for proposals (RFP) is issued for the purpose of identifying
qualified law firms able to provide legal representation required by the department
and the Texas Transportation Commission (commission) on legal matters affecting
the department, and as more fully set out below. Selection of outside counsel
will be made by the department's General Counsel. The Office of the Attorney
General must approve the General Counsel's selection before the selected outside
counsel may be employed.
Description: The department is a state agency with primary responsibility
for the transportation system in Texas. This system is multimodal. The department
has the responsibility for the development of tolled and nontolled highways,
rail facilities, utility facilities, waterways, and certain aviation facilities.
In particular, due to various changes in the state's laws, the development
of toll projects and rail facilities through comprehensive development agreements
and other public/private partnerships has become a primary focus of the department.
The department must deal with taxation issues affecting these responsibilities
and the innovative financing structures used in these projects. The primary
tax issue relates to the tax consequences to both parties of business relationships
between the department and public and private entities, including the federal
income tax consequences of the business relationship and financing structure
and state sales and property tax consequences, but also includes other tax
and related ramifications relating to various modes of transportation, taxes
and fees that affect transportation facilities and the customers of these
facilities, and general tax matters related to the department's responsibilities
as set out above. The department intends to engage outside counsel to represent
the department in these matters. Accordingly, the department invites responses
to this RFP from firms that are qualified to perform these legal services.
Counsel must have considerable prior experience with, as well as extensive
knowledge of, these subjects.
Responses: Responses to the RFP may be submitted by an individual law firm,
attorney, or joint venture between two or more law firms and/or attorneys.
Responses to the RFP should include at least the following information: (1)
a description of the firm's qualifications for performing legal work in the
matters described previously, the names, experience, education, and expertise
of the attorneys who will be assigned to work on such matters, the availability
of the lead attorney and other firm personnel who will be assigned to work
on these matters, and appropriate information regarding efforts made by the
firm to encourage and develop the participation of minorities and women in
the provision of these legal services; (2) information relative to the capabilities,
location(s), and resources of the firm's offices that might serve the department's
requirements, and an organizational chart indicating the relevant areas of
responsibility of each attorney assigned to work on these matters; (3) the
submission of fee information (either in the form of hourly rates for each
attorney and paralegal who will be assigned to perform services in relation
to these matters, comprehensive flat fees, or other fee arrangements directly
related to the achievement of specific goals and cost controls) and billable
expenses; (4) an abstract of the firm's cost control procedures and how it
charges for its services; (5) a comprehensive description of the procedures
used by the firm to supervise the provision of legal services in a timely
and cost effective manner; (6) disclosures of conflicts of interest (identifying
each and every matter in which the firm has, within the past calendar year,
represented any entity or individual with an interest adverse to the Texas
Department of Transportation, or to the State of Texas or any of its boards,
agencies, commissions, universities, or elected or appointed officials); and
(7) confirmation of willingness to comply with the rules, policies, directives,
and guidelines of the department, the commission, and the Attorney General
of the state of Texas.
Note: The department is particularly concerned with issues of any conflict
of interest. Respondents are admonished to make all practicable efforts to
fully investigate, disclose, and address such conflicts.
Format and Person to Contact: Two copies of the proposal are requested.
The proposal should be typed, preferably double spaced, on 8 1/2 by 11 inch
paper with all pages sequentially numbered, and either stapled or bound together.
It should be sent by mail or delivered in person, marked "Response to Request
for Proposal" and addressed to Richard D. Monroe, General Counsel, Texas Department
of Transportation, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483. For questions,
telephone Richard Monroe, General Counsel at (512) 463-8630.
Deadline for Submission of Response: All proposals must be received by
the Texas Department of Transportation at the previously stated address no
later than 5:00 p.m., on June 26, 2006.
TRD-200602772
Richard D. Monroe
General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: May 16, 2006
Notice of Request for Information (RFI) for Outside Legal Services Related to Intellectual Property Matters
The University of North Texas System (UNT System) requests information
from law firms interested in representing its component institution, the University
of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (UNTHSC), in intellectual
property matters. This RFI is issued to establish (for the time frame beginning
September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007) a referral list from which UNT System,
by and through its Office of Vice Chancellor and General Counsel, will select
appropriate counsel for representation on specific intellectual property matters
as the need arises.
Description: The UNT System comprises one health institution and two academic
institutions located in three cities in Texas. Research activities and other
educational pursuits at UNTHSC produce intellectual property that is carefully
evaluated for protection and licensing to commercial entities. Subject to
approval by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for the State of Texas,
UNTHSC will engage outside counsel to prepare, file, prosecute, and maintain
patent applications in the United States and other countries; secure copyright
protection for computer software; and prepare, file and prosecute applications
to register trademarks and service marks in the United States and other countries.
UNTHSC also will engage outside counsel from time to time to pursue litigation
against infringers of these intellectual property rights and to handle other
related matters. The UNT System invites responses to this RFI from qualified
firms for the provision of such legal services under the direction and supervision
of UNT System's Office of Vice Chancellor and General Counsel.
Responses; Qualifications: Responses to this RFI should include at least
the following information: (1) a description of the firm's or attorney's qualifications
for performing the legal services requested, including the firm's prior experience
in intellectual property-related matters, and appropriate information regarding
efforts made by the firm to encourage and develop the participation of minorities
and women in the provision both of the firm's legal services generally and
intellectual property matters in particular; (2) the names, experience, and
scientific or technical expertise of the attorneys and patent agents who may
be assigned to work on such matters; (3) the submission of fee information
(either in the form of hourly rates for each attorney and patent agent who
may be assigned to perform services in relation to UNTHSC's intellectual property
matters, flat fees, or other fee arrangements directly related to the achievement
of specific goals and cost controls) and billable expenses; (4) disclosures
of conflicts of interest (identifying each and every matter in which the firm
has, within the past calendar year, represented any entity or individual with
an interest adverse to the UNT System, UNTHSC, or to the State of Texas, or
any of its boards, agencies, commissions, universities, or elected or appointed
officials); and (5) confirmation of willingness to comply with policies, directives,
and guidelines of the UNT System, UNTHSC, and the OAG for the State of Texas.
The law firm(s) or attorney(s) will be selected based on demonstrated knowledge
and experience, quality of staff assigned to perform services under the contract,
compatibility with the goals and objectives of UNTHSC, and reasonableness
of proposed fees. The successful firm(s) or attorney(s) will be required to
sign the Texas OAG's Outside Counsel Agreement, and execution of a contract
with UNTHSC is subject to approval by the Texas OAG. UNTHSC reserves the right
to accept or reject any or all responses submitted. UNTHSC is not responsible
for and will not reimburse any costs incurred in developing and submitting
a response.
Format and Person to Contact: Two copies of the response are requested.
The response should be typed, preferably double spaced, on 8 1/2 x 11 inch
paper with all pages sequentially numbered, and either stapled or bound together.
They should be sent by mail, facsimile, or electronic mail, or delivered in
person, marked "Response to Request for Information," and addressed to Jon
McGough, JD, Associate General Counsel, Office of the Vice Chancellor and
General Counsel, UNT System, c/o UNTHSC Legal Affairs, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.,
Fort Worth, TX, 76107-2699; or e-mail jmcgough@hsc.unt.edu; or fax to (817)
735-0433.
Deadline for Submission of Response: All responses must be received by
UNTHSC Legal Affairs at the address set forth above no later than 5:00 p.m.,
June 30, 2006. Questions regarding this request may be directed to Mr. McGough
at (817) 735-5028.
TRD-200602769
William S. LeMaistre, JD, MPH
Senior Associate General Counsel
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Filed: May 16, 2006
The University of North Texas System (UNT System) requests information
from law firms interested in representing its component institution the University
of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (UNTHSC) in certain immigration
matters. This RFI is issued for the purpose of establishing (for the time
frame beginning September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007) a referral list from
which UNTHSC, by and through its Office of Vice Chancellor and General Counsel,
will select appropriate counsel for representation on specific immigration
matters as the need arises.
Description. The UNT System comprises one health institution and two academic
institutions located in three cities in Texas. The UNTHSC comprises four schools:
a medical school, a graduate school of biomedical sciences, a school of public
health, and a school of health professions. UNTHSC institutions attract and
employ faculty and staff from around the world in furtherance of their mission.
There are circumstances when the hiring of foreign faculty and staff is impacted
by U.S. immigration laws. Further, students from around the world attend UNTHSC.
There are circumstances when the attendance of foreign students at UNTHSC
is impacted by immigration laws. Subject to approval by the Texas Attorney
General, UNTHSC will engage outside legal counsel to provide legal counsel
and advice to the UNTHSC on immigration law matters pertaining to the hiring
and employment of aliens and immigration law matters pertaining to foreign
students. This legal counsel and advice may include, but not be limited to,
the following: matters regarding petitioning for nonimmigrant visas; petitioning
for employer sponsored permanent residency; representation before the Department
of Labor including labor condition applications, labor certifications, PERM;
complying with SEVIS requirements; and providing counsel on the impact of
homeland security issues on immigration law. This legal counsel will include
interaction with and representation before applicable U.S. governmental agencies
including the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor.
This legal counsel will include interaction with the UNT System Office of
General Counsel and UNTHSC Human Resource Office. The law firm should be admitted
to practice before Texas United States District Courts.
The UNT System invites responses to this RFI from qualified firms for the
provision of such legal services under the direction and supervision of UNT
System Office of Vice Chancellor and General Counsel.
Responses. Responses to this RFI should include at least the following
information: (1) a description of the firm's or attorney's qualifications
for performing the legal services, including the firm's prior experience in
immigration law-related matters including experience handling such immigration
issues specific to hiring foreign faculty, physicians and staff at a university,
the names and experience of the attorneys who will be assigned to work on
such matters, the availability of the lead attorney and others assigned to
the project, and appropriate information regarding efforts made by the firm
to encourage and develop the participation of minorities and women in the
provision of legal services; (2) the submission of fee information (either
in the form of hourly rates for each attorney who may be assigned to perform
services in relation to UNTHSC's immigration law matters, comprehensive flat
fees, or other fee arrangements directly related to the achievement of specific
goals and cost controls) and billable expenses; (3) a comprehensive description
of the procedures to be used by the firm to supervise the provision of legal
services in a timely and cost-effective manner; (4) disclosures of conflicts
of interest (identifying each and every matter in which the firm has, within
the past calendar year, represented any entity or individual with an interest
adverse to the UNTHSC or to the State of Texas, or any of its boards, agencies,
commissions, universities, or elected or appointed officials); and (5) confirmation
of willingness to comply with policies, directives and guidelines of the UNTHSC
and the Attorney General of the State of Texas.
Format and Person to Contact. Responses should be sent by mail, facsimile,
electronic mail, or delivered in person, marked "Response to Request for Information
- Immigration Matters" and addressed to William S. LeMaistre, Office of General
Counsel, The University of North Texas System, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort
Worth, Texas 76107-2699; (wlemaist@hsc.unt.edu; fax: (817) 735-0433; telephone
(817) 735-2527 for questions). If responding by mail, two copies of the response
are requested. The response should be typed, preferably double-spaced, on
8 1/2 x 11 inch paper with all pages sequentially numbered, and either stapled
or bound together.
Deadline for Submission of Response. All responses must be received by
the Office of Vice Chancellor General Counsel of the UNT System at the address
set forth above not later than 5:00 p.m., June 30, 2006.
TRD-200602770
William S. LeMaistre, JD, MPH
Senior Associate General Counsel
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Filed: May 16, 2006
Notice of Availability of Request for Qualifications to Provide Investment Banking Services
Coastal Coordination Council
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Notice of Award
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Notice of Final Action Taken
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Notice of Deletion of the Rogers Delinted Cottonseed Company Site from the State Superfund Registry
Notice of District Petition
Notice of Public Meeting on June 29, 2006, in Dayton, Texas, Concerning the Proposed Cox Road Dump State Superfund Site
Notice of Water Quality Applications
Notice of Water Rights Application
Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Department of State Health Services
Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials
Texas Department of Insurance
Notice of Public Meeting
Third Party Administrator Application
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Vacancy on Elevator Advisory Board
Texas Lottery Commission
Instant Game Number 676 "Hot Texas Cash"
Manufactured Housing Division
Permian Basin Workforce Development Board
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Announcement of Application for State-Issued Certificate of Franchise Authority
Notice of Application for a Certificate to Provide Retail Electric Service
Notice of Application for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier and Eligible Telecommunications Provider
Notice of Application for Waiver from Requirements
Notice of Petition for Waiver of Denial of Request for Number Block
Public Notice of Application for Authority to Surcharge Fuel Under-Recoveries
Texas Department of Transportation
Request for Proposal - Outside Counsel
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Request for Information (RFI) - Immigration Matters