ISSUE OF February 7, 1992" ve5="?"> In Addition The Texas Register is required by statute to publish certain documents, including applications to purchase control of state banks, notices of rate ceilings, changes in interest rate and applications to install remote service units, and consultant proposal requests and awards. To aid agencies in communicating information quickly and effectively, other information of general interest to the public is published as space allows. Texas Air Control Board Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative Enforcement Actions The Texas Air Control Board (TACB) Staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Board Orders (ABO's) pursuant to the Act of July 30, 1991, Senate Bill 2, sec.2.23, 72nd Legislature, 1st Called Session (to be codified in the Texas Clean Air Act at Health and Safety Code, sec.382.096). The Act, sec.382.096, requires that the TACB may not approve these ABO's unless the public has been provided an opportunity to submit written comments. Section 382.096 requires that notice of the proposed orders and of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is March 9, 1992. Section 382.096 also requires that the TACB promptly consider any written comments received and that the TACB may withhold approval of an ABO if a comment indicates the proposed ABO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Texas Clean Air Act. Additional notice is not required if changes to an ABO are made in response to written comments. A copy of each of the proposed ABO's is available for public inspection at both the TACB's Central Office, located at 12124 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 908-1000, and at the following applicable Regional Office. Written comments about these ABO's should be sent to the Staff Attorney designated for each ABO at the TACB's Central Office in Austin, and must be received by 5 p.m. on March 9, 1992. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the Staff Attorney at (512) 908-1850. The TACB Staff Attorneys are available to discuss the ABO's and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, sec.382.096 provides that comments on the ABO's should be submitted to the TACB in writing. Listed are the company names and the city in which the facility is located, type of facility, rule violated, penalty, staff attorney, and regional office. Abilene Bi-Products, Abilene, Taylor County, Meat Receiving Plant, TACB Rule 116.1, unauthorized construction, $11,700, Susan Owen, (512) 908-1842 1290 South Willis, Suite 205, Abilene, Texas 79605, (915) 698-9674. Bath-Tec, Inc. Bardwell, Ellis County, Fiberglass Tub Manufacturing Facility, TACB Rule 116.1, constructing and operating facility without a permit. $500, Scott Humphrey, (512) 908-1847, 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116 (817) 732-5531. Central Texas Ready Mix, Inc., Dublin, Erath County, Ready Mix Concrete Plant, TACB Rule 116.4, failure to oil in-plant vehicle traffic routes to control dust emissions, failure to install water sprays, failure to keep copy of permit on- site, visible emissions, $500, Susan Owen, (512) 908-1842, 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531 or (817) 732-5532. Chevron U.S.A. Incorporated, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Petroleum Refinery, TACB Rule 101.20(2), which requires compliance with federal national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants for equipment leaks (fugitive emission sources); TACB Rule 115.-112(a)(2)(A), which requires all covers, seals or lids on floating roof storage tanks to be in a closed position at all times, except when the device is in actual use; TACB Rule 115.-112(a)(2) (E), which requires there be no visible holes, tears or other openings in any seal or seal fabric; TACB Rule 115.322(4), failing to cap or plug open-ended valves, $18,000, Susan Jere White, (512) 908-1845, 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703, (409) 898-3838 or (409) 898-3790. Gore's, Inc., Comanche, Comanche County, Dairy, TACB Rule 116.1, unauthorized construction, $7, 500, Bill Zeis, (512) 908-1844, 1290 South Willis, Suite 205, Abilene, Texas 79605, (915) 698-9674. Mobil Pipeline Company, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Petroleum Product Storage and Loading Facility, TACB Rule 115.212(a)(3)(C), loading VOC's into tanker with avoidable visible leak; TACB Rule 115.214(1), Failing to conduct inspection for visible leaks; TACB Rule 115.214(2), Failing to cease loading after discovery of the leak, $2,000, Scott Humphrey, (512) 908-1847, 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703, (409) 898-3838. Occidental Chemical Corporation, Deer Park, Harris County, Organic Chemical Manufacturing, TACB Rule 101.20(2), which requires compliance with federal national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants for vinyl chloride, $3, 500, Bill Zeis, (512) 908-1844, 5555 West Loop, Suite 300, Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666-4964. Oxford Cleaners, Carrollton, Dallas County, Dry Cleaners, TACB Rule 115.521, failure to install a properly functioning control device such that emissions are limited to no more than 100 parts per million (ppm) before dilution, $0.00, Stephen D. Journeay, (512) 908-1856, 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531 or (817) 732-5532. Quality Cabinets, Duncanville, Dallas County, Cabinet manufacturing, TACB Rule 116.4, failure to comply with volatile organic compound limitations in permit, $13,000, David Duncan, (512) 908-1855, 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531 or (817) 732-5532. Ride-On Motors, Garland, Dallas County, Motor Vehicle Sales Operation, TACB Rule 114.1(c) , offering for sale in the State of Texas motor vehicles which were not equipped with the emission control systems or devices with which the motor vehicles were originally equipped. $500, Susan Owen, (512) 908-1842, 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531 or (817) 732-5532. Suoco Oil Corporation, Pampa, Gray County, Demolition Operation, TACB Rule 101.20(2), which requires compliance with federal national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants (asbestos), $31,500, Scott A. Humphrey, (512) 908- 1847, 5302 South Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79412, (806) 744-0090 or (806) 744- 6055. Tip Top Cleaners, Houston, Harris County, Dry Cleaning Facility, TACB Rule 115.521, failing to vent the entire dryer exhaust through a properly functioning carbon adsorption system or equally effective control device, such that emissions of perchloroethylene are limited to no more than 100 ppm before dilution; TACB Agreed Board Order Number 89-01(h), $450, Kevin R. Jung, (512) 908-1848, 5555 West Loop, Suite 300, Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666-4964. Tip Top Cleaners, Houston, Harris County, Dry Cleaning Facility, TACB Rule 115.521, failing to vent the entire dryer exhaust through a properly functioning carbon adsorption system or equally effective control device, such that emissions of perchloroethylene are limited to no more than one hundred (100) ppm before dilution, $900, Kevin R. Jung, (512) 908-1848, 5555 West Loop, Suite 300, Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666-4964. Tip Top Cleaners, Webster, Harris County, Dry Cleaning Facility, TACB Rule 115.521, failing to vent the entire dryer exhaust through a properly functioning carbon adsorption system or equally effective control device, such that emissions of perchloroethylene are limited to no more than one hundred (100) ppm before dilution, $900, Kevin R. Jung, (512) 908-1848, 5555 West Loop, Suite 300, Bellaire, Texas 77401 or (713) 666-4964. Tivoli Realty, Inc., Dallas, Dallas County, Asbestos Demolition, TACB Rule 101.20(2), failure to comply with federal National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (asbestos), $17,000 David Duncan, (512) 908-1855, 6421 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 312, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, (817) 732-5531 or (817) 732-5532. United Galvanizing, Inc., Houston, Harris County, Metals galvanizing, TACB Rule 116.1, undertaking construction without first obtaining a permit, $4,150, David Duncan, (512) 908-1855, 5555 West Loop, Suite 300, Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713) 666-4964. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 3, 1992. TRD-9201591 Lane Hartsock Director, Planning and Development Program Texas Air Control Board Filed: February 3, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 908-1451 Alamo Area Council of Governments Request for Proposals Proposals are being solicited for entering into a contract for the implementation of the San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan region Land Use Activity Allocation Models. This project, to be conducted in 1992, will provide land use modeling capability at Alamo Area Council of Governments and the Metropolitan Planning Agency in order to examine the significant interaction which exists between regional land use patterns and transportation demand. A copy of the scope of work will be furnished upon request. Anyone wishing to submit a consultant proposal request must do so by March 12, 1992, at the address listed below. The Alamo Area Council of Governments intends to award this contract by the end of March 1992. The value of the proposed scope of services would be for a maximum of $20,000 this fiscal year. Further inquiries as to the scope of work should be directed to: Shelley A. Whitworth, Transportation Specialist, Alamo Area Council of Governments, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205. Issued in San Antonio, Texas, on January 30, 1992. TRD-9201575 Al J. Notzon, III Executive Director Alamo Area Council of Governments Filed: February 3, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 225-5201 Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council Correction of Error The Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council submitted an announcement of the availability of funds to establish programs to prevent child abuse and neglect. The notice was published in the January 3, 1992, Texas Register (17 TexReg 65). Due to a typographical error by the Texas Register the phone number for Community of Caring in Washington, DC was printed with an incorrect Area Code. The phone number should read "(202) 393-1250". Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner 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 Texas Civil Statutes, Title 79, Articles 1.04, 1.05, 1.11, and 15.02, as amended (Texas Civil Statutes, Articles 5069-1.04, 1.05, 1.11, and 15.02). [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 27, 1992. TRD-9201374 Al Endsley Consumer Credit Commissioner Filed: January 29, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 479-1280 General Land Office Consultant Contract Award Pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11c, the General Land Office announces the award of a contract for market research study to assess Texas residents' attitudes, perceptions, and awareness toward recycling in general and toward purchasing recycled products in particular. The contract is denominated GLO Contract Number 92-0128-R. The request for proposals to provide these services was published in the November 19, 1991, issue of the Texas Register (16 TexReg 6705). The consultant is to develop a questionnaire based on a given description of study requirements in consultation with the General Land Office and to collect market data from 1,200 telephone interviews with specified groups of respondents. The contract has been awarded to Andrew Martin, Ph.D., doing business as Opinions Unlimited, 8201 Southwest 34th Street, Amarillo, Texas 79121. The amount of the contract is $23,999. The project will be completed by April 6, 1992. The consultant will submit a report of final disposition which will contain a descriptive treatment of all relative variables, supported by a graphic presentation of results and conclusions drawn by the consultant. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 28, 1992. TRD-9201420 Garry Mauro Commissioner General Land Office Filed: January 30, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5394 Texas Department of Health Notice of Intent to Revoke a Certificate of Registration Pursuant to Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation (TRCR), Part 13, (25 TAC sec.289.112), the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau), Texas Department of Health (department), filed a complaint against the following registrant: James W. Bailey, III, D.D.S., Tyler, R13957. The department intends to revoke the certificate of registration; order the registrant to cease and desist use of radiation machine(s); order the registrant to divest himself of such equipment; and order the registrant to present evidence satisfactory to the bureau that he has complied with the orders and the provisions of the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 401. If the fees are paid and the items in the complaint are corrected within 30 days of the date of the complaint, the department will not issue an order. This notice affords the opportunity to the registrant for a hearing to show cause why the certificate of registration should not be revoked. A written request for a hearing must be received by the bureau within 30 days from the date of service of the complaint to be valid. Such written request must be filed with David K. Lacker, Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189. Should no request for a public hearing be timely filed, or if the fees are not paid or the items in the complaint are not corrected, the certificate of registration will be revoked at the end of the 30-day period of notice. A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, The Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except holidays). Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 31, 1992. TRD-9201544 Robert A. MacLean, M.D. Deputy Commissioner Texas Department of Health Filed: January 31, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 835-7000 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Notice of Public Hearing The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announces that a public hearing will be held to receive comments on the proposed 1992 program year state plan for the Texas Weatherized Assistance for Low-Income Persons (WAFLIP) Program. The public hearing will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 1992, in Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue (part of the centralized capitol complex), Austin. At the hearing, TDHCA representatives will provide descriptions of the Weatherization Assistance Program and the proposed use of United States Department of Energy funds, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Block Grant funds, and Petroleum Violation Escrow funds for the program year which begins on April 1, 1992. Local officials and citizens are encouraged to participate in the hearing process. Written and oral comments received will be used to finalize the Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan and Application. Written comments from those who cannot attend the hearing in person may be provided by February 19, 1992, to Mr. Larry Crumpton, Director of Community Affairs, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 811 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704. Copies of the proposed state plan will be available during the second week in February. A copy may be requested by calling Mr. J. Al Almaguer at (512) 474- 2974 ext. 154 or by writing Mr. Almaguer at the address given previously. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 28, 1992. TRD-9201569 Larry Crumpton Director of Community Affairs Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Filed: February 3, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 475-3802 Texas Department of Human Services Health and Human Services Commission Pilot Project to Improve Client Access to Services Notice to communities, agencies, coalitions, and other health and human service entities to submit information for consideration as a pilot project. The Governor's Office invites communities, agencies, coalitions, and other health and human service entities to submit information for consideration as a pilot project to demonstrate improved client access to services that will make existing service resources available to consumers in a more convenient, non- duplicative manner. These projects will be implemented as directed in House Bill 7 (HB7), passed by the Texas Legislature in the summer of 1991. Material contained in a packet prepared by the HB7 Transition Team includes requirements for responding to this invitation. Responses to the packet will be evaluated on these requirements and overall compatibility with the intent of HB7. Background. Access is a critical issue in delivery of health and human services. Persons in need of services and those who provide services have identified problems and barriers such as the inability to schedule office visits at convenient hours, the necessity for clients to repeat information to multiple agencies, and barriers to sharing information between agencies. The impact of these and other problems is that individuals and families needing services frequently are not able to get what they need and experience significant frustration in trying to maneuver through the service system. House Bill 7 seeks to address these problems and provide assistance in reducing or eliminating the impediments to services. This bill lays the foundation for major revamping of the state's health and human services delivery system by establishing a framework for health and human service agencies to work together in a more cohesive fashion. The bill aims to help people get the services they need, eliminate the confusing patchwork of programs and services in local communities, and stimulate broad planning at the state level by Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) agencies. The intent is to focus services around the needs of individuals or families rather than around separate agencies, programs, or funds. The bill also intends to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery in the state through collaboration and coordination of services. As a first step in accomplishing these tasks, the bill sets out certain requirements for development and testing of a client access package to be implemented as a demonstration project in at least three pilot sites. One pilot is to be located in each of three counties (one rural, one medium, and one metropolitan), based on population. The pilot sites selected will work with the HHSC to refine and test the impact of a client access package. Sites selected as a result of this invitation will meet the intent and specifications of HB7 and will be instrumental in policy decisions to extend service delivery improvements statewide. Availability of Funds. A primary objective of this effort is to use existing funding and other resources in more creative ways that will result in more effective client access. Funds will not be available to expand or add additional services. Funds may be available for planning, initial collaboration, automation support, and other tools necessary for implementation of the access package; however, specifics on dollar amounts are unavailable at this time. Seed money has been identified, and potential funding sources have expressed interest in fostering and/or evaluating collaborative initiatives. A multi-agency workgroup has been charged with pursuing these options, and with identifying and providing assistance in securing additional resources. Commitment of actual funds will be negotiated individually with selected project sites. Proposal Scope. Proposed pilots are to address the following parameters, which are defined in the packet: collaboration; co-location; centralized client intake; agency worker scheduling system; computer-based integrated eligibility determination system; coordinated information and referral system; provisions for addressing architectural, communication, programmatic, and transportation Barriers; and case management. To Request a Packet. To obtain a packet, contact House Bill 7 Transition Team, Office of the Governor, Sam Houston Building, Room 205, 201 East 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 465-4718. Closing Date. Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. on March 5, 1992. Selection of pilot project sites will be completed by April 1, 1992; and implementation will began no later than September 1, 1992. Proposal Evaluation. Each proposal will be evaluated on the following components, which are defined in the packet: current environment; proposed project-general, description; proposed project-project parameters; proposed project-summary; and budget. The final selection of the three pilot projects will be made by the Health and Human Services Commissioner. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 3, 1992. TRD-9101584 Nancy Murphy Agency liaison, Policy and Document Support Texas Department of Human Services Filed: February 3, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 450-3765 Request for Proposals The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS), Protective Services for Families and Children Division, is requesting written proposals to fulfill certain requirements of the United States Department of Health and Human Services grant award entitle Project ENABLE: Education Network for Adoption Building Lasting Environments. Requirements. The development of an educational model on post-adoption service needs which will improve professionals' awareness, assessment, and treatment of special needs children and adoptive families; depict the profile of the adoptive child; describe the unique needs of adoptive children, recount the dynamics of the adoption process; and acknowledge that adoption is a lifelong process; and provision of a one day training module to a minimum of 500 individuals statewide, consisting of public/private adoption and mental health providers and other adoption support personnel. The training is to be offered in each of the ten DHS administrative regions. Eligibility. Eligible offerors include public entities, private agencies and organizations, and individuals possessing expertise in child and family services with an emphasis on child placing, adoption, and post adoption issues. Offerors must have demonstrated success in development of educational models, accompanying curriculum, and the provision of training. Contact Person. To receive bid packets and additional information, please contact Susan Klickman W-415, Program Specialist, Texas Department of Human Services, 701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 450-3302. Terms and Amount of Contract. The contract amount will not exceed $71,500 for the first 12 month period. If the department elects to renew the contract for a second 12 month period, the contract amount would not exceed $71, 500. Closing Date. The closing date for receipt of proposals is March 23, 1992. Evaluation and Selection. Proposals will be evaluated and selected base on bidder's qualifications, quality of proposal, and proposed budget. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 3, 1992. TRD-9201585 Nancy Murphy Agency liaison, Policy and Document Support Texas Department of Human Services Filed: February 3, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 450-3765 Texas Department of Insurance Notification Pursuant to the Texas Insurance Code, Chapter 5, Subchapter L The Texas Department of Insurance hereby notifies all insurers of the "rate change date," as required by the Texas Insurance Code, Article 5.55, sec.1(5) regarding workers' compensation insurance rates. As amended by House Bill 62 (72nd Texas Legislature 1991), Article 5.55 provides that the "rate change date" means the later of March 1, 1992, or the 60th day after the date of issuance of the first insurance policy by the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund under Article 5.76-3 of the Texas Insurance Code. The fund issued its first policy on January 1, 1992. The "rate change date," the later of March 1, 1992 or the 60th day after January 1, 1992, is March 1, 1992. This notification is made pursuant to the Texas Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which exempts it from the requirements of the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 3, 1992. TRD-9201568 Linda K. von Quintus-Dorn Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: February 3, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-6327 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hearby given that Seagull Natural Gas Company, 1001 Fannin, Suite 1777, Houston, Texas 77002, has applied to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for an easement to lay a natural gas and condensate pipeline across the Peach Point Wildlife Management Area in Brazoria County. The executive director of the department has appointed a hearing examiner to conduct a hearing as authorized by Chapter 26, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, as follows: March 3, 1992, 10 a.m., Room A-200, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Headquarters Building, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. The applicant may appear in person or by attorney to present evidence supporting its application. This hearing will be held under the authority of and in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code and the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-13a (Vernon Supplement 1992). The record of the proceeding will include evidence and testimony taken at the public hearing. Evidence or testimony may be presented orally or in writing, subject to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place, if necessary, to develop all relevant evidence bearing on the subject of the hearing. The examiner retains the right to schedule or reschedule hearings as necessary. Further information concerning the basis of this proceeding, if available, may be obtained by contacting John Foshee, Land Management Counsel, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, telephone (512) 389-4806. Information concerning any procedures of the hearing or scheduling may be obtained by contacting the undersigned at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, telephone (512) 389- 4867. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 31, 1992. TRD-9201531 Jennifer Mellett Hearing Examiner Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Filed: January 31, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 389-4867 Public Utility Commission of Texas Notices of Intent To File Pursuant To PUC Substantive Rule 23.27 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to PUC Substantive Rule 23.27 for approval of customer-specific PLEXAR-Custom Service for Methodist Hospital, Houston. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for approval of Plexar-Custom Service for Methodist Hospital pursuant to PUC Substantive Rule 23.27(k). Tariff Control Number 10907. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval of Plexar-Custom Service for Methodist Hospital. The geographic service market for this specific service is the Houston area. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 400N, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Public Information Section at (512) 458-0256, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 29, 1992. TRD-9201452 Mary Ross McDonald Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: January 30, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 458-0100 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to PUC Substantive Rule 23.27 for approval of customer-specific PLEXAR-Custom Service for General Services Administration, Fort Worth. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for approval of Plexar-Custom Service for General Services Administration pursuant to PUC Substantive Rule 23.27(k). Tariff Control Number 10709. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval of Plexar-Custom Service for General Services Administration. The geographic service market for this specific service is the Fort Worth area. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 400N, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Public Information Section at (512) 458-0256, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 30, 1992. TRD-9201453 Mary Ross McDonald Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: January 30, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 458-0100 Senate Interim Committee on Health and Human Services Public Meeting Notice The Senate Interim Committee on Health and Human Services will hold a work session in Austin on February 6, 1992, to discuss and adopt committee recommendations pertaining to private psychiatric and substance abuse services. The work session will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Room 109 of the John H. Reagan Building at 105 West 15th Street. Visitor parking is available at 15th Street and Congress Avenue. Although the committee does not plan to take any testimony, the work session is an open meeting, and the public is encouraged and welcomed to attend. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to call the committee office at (512) 463-0360. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 29, 1992. TRD-9201417 Sandra Bernal-Malone Committee Clerk Senate Interim Committee on Health and Human Services Filed: January 29, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-0360 The Texas A&M University System, System Human Resources Request for Proposal In accordance with the Texas Insurance Code, Article 3.50-3, as amended, the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) announces a request for proposals (RFP) to implement and administer a fully-insured self-administered group health/dental plan, to include point-of-service preferred provider organization networks throughout the state. Such proposals will relate to the administration of the group health coverage for the A&M System during the six fiscal years 1993-1998, beginning September 1, 1992. Proposals should include, but not be limited to, schedules of benefits to be provided for in-area (in-network and out-of-network) and out-of-area, guaranteed rates, descriptions of network service areas, provider lists, provider contractual arrangements, provider credentialing, and financial and incentive arrangements. Firms wishing to respond to this request must have superior recognized expertise and specialized in administering fully-insured, experienced-rated group health/dental plans and preferred provider organization (PPO) networks. The RFP instructions which detail information regarding the project are available upon request from the Texas A&M University System. The deadline for receipt of proposals in response to this request will be 4 p. m., March 13, 1992. TAMUS reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals submitted. TAMUS is under no legal requirement to execute a resulting contract on the basis of this advertisement. TAMUS intends to use responses as a basis for further negotiations of specific project details. TAMUS will base its choice on cost, demonstrated competence, superior qualifications, and evidence of conformance with the RFP criteria. TAMUS shall not designate and will not pay commissions to an agent of record or a commissioned representative. This RPP does not commit TAMUS to pay any costs incurred prior to execution of a contract. Issuance of this material in no way obligates TAMUS to award a contract or to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of a response. TAMUS specifically reserves the right to vary all provisions set forth at any time prior to execution of a contract where TAMUS deems it to be in its best interest. To obtain copies of the RPF instructions, please submit a written request to Mr. Steven W. Hassel, The Texas A&M University System, System Human Resources, 1005 East University Drive, College Station, Texas 77840, FAX: (409) 845-5281. For questions or further information regarding this notice, contact Mr. Steven W. Hassel, Assistant Executive Director of Human Resources, at (409) 845-5282. Issued in College Station, Texas, on January 28, 1992. TRD-9201441 Patricia L. Couger Executive Director, System Human Resources The Texas A&M University System Filed:January 30, 1992 For further information, please call: (409) 845-2026 Texas Water Commission Enforcement Orders Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, which states that if the commission finds that a violation has occurred and a civil penalty is assessed, the commission shall file notice of its decision in the Texas Register not later than the 10th day after the date on which the decision is adopted, the following information is submitted. An enforcement order was issued to City of Bridgeport (Permit 10389-02) on January 15, 1992, assessing $9,000 in administrative penalties with $2,000 deferred and foregoned pending compliance. Stipulated penalties were also imposed. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jennifer Smith, Staff Attorney, Texas Water Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-8069. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 24, 1992. TRD-9201428 Laurie J. Lancaster Notices Coordinator Texas Water Commission Filed: January 30, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-7898. Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, which states that if the commission finds that a violation has occurred and a civil penalty is assessed, the commission shall file notice of its decision in the Texas Register not later than the 10th day after the date on which the decision is adopted, the following information is submitted. An enforcement order was issued to City of Venus (Permit 10883-01) on January 15, 1992, assessing $8,800 in administrative penalties. Stipulated penalties were also imposed. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Robert Martinez, Staff Attorney, Texas Water Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-8069. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 24, 1992. TRD-9201429 Laurie J. Lancaster Notices Coordinator Texas Water Commission Filed: January 30, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-7898. Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, which states that if the commission finds that a violation has occurred and a civil penalty is assessed, the commission shall file notice of its decision in the Texas Register not later than the 10th day after the date on which the decision is adopted, the following information is submitted. An enforcement order was issued to Dikes, Irene (Permit 03085) on January 15, 1992, assessing $12,920 in administrative penalties with $4,920 deferred and possibly waived pending compliance. Stipulated penalties were also imposed. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Robert Martinez, Staff Attorney, Texas Water Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-8069. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 24, 1992. TRD-9201430 Laurie J. Lancaster Notices Coordinator Texas Water Commission Filed: January 30, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-7898. Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center Goals The Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center proposes the following seven goals for its work during the next six years. The goals will be submitted to the Legislative Budget Board and the Governor's Office for further consideration. The first goal shall be to undertake research and report to the Texas Legislature regarding: the delivery of benefits; workers' compensation litigation and controversy; insurance rates and ratemaking procedures; the rehabilitation and reemployment of injured workers; workplace health and safety issues; quality and cost of medical benefits; drugs in the workplace, giving priority to public and private establishments in which drug abuse could have dire consequences to the public, and including a survey designed to identify future needs and current efforts of private and public employers to counter- attack drug abuse and its effects in the workplace; and other matters relevant to the cost, quality, and operational effectiveness of the workers' compensation system. The second goal shall be to serve as a center for data collection and coordination for information regarding workers' compensation. The third goal shall be to be a credible resource on workers' compensation issues. The fourth goal shall be to carry out the specific mandates of the 71st Texas Legislature by January 1, 1993, specifically to conduct studies relating to: the feasibility and effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation programs; the effectiveness of insurance deductibles; the effectiveness of arbitration as a method of dispute resolution; the cost-effectiveness of providing mandatory workers' compensation through a state-administered, employer-financed workers' compensation self-insurance program modeled on the current Texas Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and Act but taxed on 100% of payroll; and the feasibility and effectiveness of alternative models for a state workers' compensation insurance fund. The fifth goal shall be to operate the Center in an efficient and effective manner. The sixth goal shall be to fully respond to the Texas Legislature, governmental entities, and citizens in a timely fashion regarding workers' compensation issues. The seventh goal shall be to conduct quarterly board meetings. Comments on the proposed goals may be submitted to June Karp, Legislative Oversight Committee, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas, 78711. Comments must be received by February 24, 1992. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 31, 1992. TRD-9201552 June L. Karp Director Legislative Oversight Committee on Workers' Compensation for the Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center Filed: January 31, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 475-4991 Mission Statement The Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center proposes the following mission statement to be presented to the Legislative Budget Board and the Governor's Office. The mission statement shall read: To conduct and coordinate factual, fair, and unbiased research and produce professional studies regarding the workers' compensation system. Comments on the proposed mission statement may be submitted to June Karp, Legislative Oversight Committee, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas, 78711. Comments must be received by February 24, 1992. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 31, 1992. TRD-9201555 June L. Karp Director Legislative Oversight Committee on Workers' Compensation For the Texas Workers' Compensation Center Filed: January 31, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 475-4991 Performance Measures The Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center proposes the following performance measures for consideration by the Legislative Budget Board and the Governor's Office. The performance measures to be evaluated shall be: number of reports generated; number of responses to inquiries from legislators, citizens, and governmental officials; number of board meetings; number of staff meetings with other entities. Comments on the proposed performance measures may be submitted to June L. Karp, Legislative Oversight Committee, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas, 78711. Comments must be received by February 24, 1992. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 31, 1992. TRD-9201553 June L. Karp Director Legislative Oversight Committee on Workers' Compensation For the Texas Workers' Compensation Center Filed: January 31, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 475-4991 Research Agenda The Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center proposes the following research agenda to be completed in 1992. The Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center shall conduct studies, in the context of the Texas Workers' Compensation system, relating to the feasibility and effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation programs; the effectiveness of insurance deductibles; the effectiveness of arbitration as a method of dispute resolution; the cost-effectiveness of providing mandatory workers' compensation through a state-administered, employer-financed workers' compensation self- insurance program modeled on the current Texas Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund an Act but taxed on 100% of payroll; and the feasibility and effectiveness of alternative models for a state workers' compensation insurance fund. Comments on the proposed research agenda may be submitted to June Karp, Legislative Oversight Committee, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711. The board will hold a public hearing to receive public comment, if a hearing is requested. The publication of the research agenda brings the Research Center into compliance with its statutory requirement found in Texas Civil Statutes, Article 8308-11.03. Issued in Austin, Texas on January 31, 1992. TRD-9201526 June L. Karp Director Legislative Oversight Committee on Workers' Compensation For the Texas Workers' Compensation Center Filed: January 31, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 475-4991