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 Department of Agriculture Notice of Public Hearings The Texas Department of Agriculture (the department) will hold public hearings to take public comment regarding the department's proposed amendment to the imported fire ant quarantine as published in the May 5, 1995, issue of the Texas Register (20 TexReg 3289). Hearings will be held as follows. (1) Tuesday, May 30, 1995, at the Lamar County Courthouse, 119 North Main, Paris, Texas, beginning at 11:00 a.m. for Lamar and Delta counties. For more information, please contact E. W. Wesley, Regional Director, Texas Department of Agriculture, North Texas Regional Office, 1720 Regal Row, Suite 118, Dallas, Texas 75235, (214) 641-0265. (2) Wednesday, May 31, 1995, at the Jack County Fairgrounds, One Mile North of Jacksboro on Highway 59, Jacksboro, Texas, beginning at 11:00 a.m. for Montague, Jack, and Young counties. For more information, please contact E. W. Wesley, Regional Director, Texas Department of Agriculture, North Texas Regional Office, 1720 Regal Row, Suite 118, Dallas, Texas 75235, (214) 641-0265. (3) Tuesday, May 30, 1995, at the McCulloch County Farm Bureau Office, 1200 North Bridge, Brady, Texas, beginning at 10:00 a.m. for McCulloch, Mason, and San Saba counties. For more information, please contact Jo Anne Noble, Regional Director, Texas Department of Agriculture, South Central Regional Office, 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 120, San Antonio, Texas 78217, (210) 820-0288. (4) Wednesday, May 31, 1995, at the Dimmit County 4-H Ag Building, 303 South Fifth, Carrizo Springs, Texas, beginning at 10:00 a.m. for Kinney, Zavala, Dimmit, Webb, and Duval counties. For more information, please contact Jo Anne Noble, Regional Director, Texas Department of Agriculture, South Central Regional Office, 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 120, San Antonio, Texas 78217, (210) 820-0288. (5) Wednesday, May 31, 1995, at the Texas State Technical College Conference Center, Room A, 2424 Boxwood, Harlingen, Texas, beginning at 10:00 a.m. for Brooks, Cameron, and Kenedy counties. For more information, please contact Hector Flores, Regional Director, Texas Department of Agriculture, Valley Regional Office, 900-B East Expressway 83, San Juan, Texas 78589, (210) 787-8866. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 17, 1995. TRD-9505991 Dolores Alvarado Hibbs Chief Administrative Law Judge Texas Department of Agriculture Filed: May 17, 1995 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Notice of Request for Proposals Pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 461, Title 6, Subtitle B, the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) invites proposals to conduct a scientific face-to-face survey of the incidence and prevalence of substance use among Texas adults residing along the Texas-Mexico border. Data will be collected from the three largest metropolitan statistical areas along the border: Far West Texas (El Paso), Laredo, and the Lower Rio Grande Valley (McAllen-Edinburg-Mission). The overall project will include validation of the survey instrument on this population, derivation of the sample, as well as collecting, coding, and entering the data. To obtain a complete copy of this RFP, contact Ronny D. Washington, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-6376. All proposals in response to the RFP must be received by 4:00 p.m. on July 21, 1995. A panel from TCADA will score and rank proposals based on criteria described in the Request for Proposals (RFP). Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1995. TRD-9505994 Otis E. Williams Interim Executive Director Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Filed: May 17, 1995 Central Texas Council of Governments Request for Proposal The Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG), serving as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Killeen-Temple Urban Transportation Study (KTUTS), is seeking professional transportation planning services to conduct a Traffic Analysis and develop a Thoroughfare Plan to the City of Belton. A budget of $11,500 has been established for the study. The consultant will make recommendations for short-and-long term improvements in supporting safe transportation flow in the area. Recommendations may include transportation systems management strategies as well as long term alternatives. A copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP) may be requested by calling the Central Texas Council of Governments at (817) 939-1801. Anyone wishing to submit a proposal must submit four copies of the bid to Jim Reed, Central Texas Council of Governments, 100 South East Street, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513 by 1:00 p.m., June 9, 1995. Proposals submitted after that time will not be considered and will be returned to the proposer unopened. All proposals should contain the consultant's technical proposal, statement of qualifications, compliance requirements and Affirmative Action Plan (based on the criteria listed in paragraph six in the RFP). The Consultant Selection Committee will review the proposals and select a firm it considers qualified to undertake the project. The Central Texas Council of Governments reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to contract for any portions of the project with the selected consultant. The purpose in soliciting proposals is to determine and select the best qualified planning firm with whom to negotiate a contract. The Evaluation Committee shall evaluate all proposals according to the proposal criteria listed in the RFP. Instructions for Proposals for Planning Services, item four of the RFP, in-person presentation of proposals by highly ranked candidates may or may not be required. Contract negotiations will then commence with the first choice. If a mutually satisfactory agreement cannot be reached with the first consultant selected, this consultant will then be advised that negotiations have been terminated and negotiations will then begin with the second ranked consultant. The Evaluation Committee consists of Jeff Holberg, City of Belton; Mike Morgan and Jim Reed, CTCOG. Issued in Belton, Texas, on May 11, 1995. TRD-9505736 A. C. Johnson Executive Director Central Texas Council of Governments Filed: May 11, 1995 Comptroller of Public Accounts Notice of Consultant Contract Amendment In accordance with the provisions of the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, the Comptroller of Public Accounts announces this notice of amendment to a previously executed consultant contract. The consultant proposal request was published in the February 14, 1995, issue of the Texas Register (20 TexReg 1035). The consultant will assist the Comptroller in conducting a comprehensive management and performance review of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TXMHMR) to identify opportunities for more effective and efficient agency operations and cost savings. The successful proposer began performance of the contract on or about April 10, 1995. The contract was awarded to Tucker Alan Inc., 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2135, Chicago, Illinois 60603. The total dollar value of the contract as amended is not to exceed $884,132 in the aggregate. The contract was executed April 7, 1995 and extends through December 31, 1995. The amendment was executed on May 16, 1995. Tucker Alan Inc., is to assist the Comptroller in preparing a final report to be made public on or about October 2, 1995 on conclusions reached from the services performed under said contract. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 17, 1995. TRD-9505993 Arthur F. Lorton Senior Legal Counsel Comptroller of Public Accounts Filed: May 17, 1995 Texas Department of Health Designation of a Site Serving a Medically Underserved Population The Department of Health (department) is required under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4495b, sec.3.06, to designate sites serving medically underserved populations. In addition, the department is required to publish notice of its designations in the Texas Register and to provide an opportunity for public comment on the designations. Accordingly, the department has designated the following as sites serving medically underserved populations: Grand Medical Clinic, located at 1103 South Grand, Suite A, Amarillo (Potter County), Texas; Parkland Memorial Hospital Day Surgery Unit, located at 5201 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas (Dallas County) , Texas; Nathaniel J. Neal Women's Prison Unit, located at 9055 Spur 591, Amarillo (Potter County), Texas; University of Texas WIC Children's Clinic-Spring Branch Site, lcoated at 9403 Kempwood, Houston (Harris County), Texas; University of Texas WIC Children's Clinic, located at 2525 Murworth, #220, Houston (Harris County), Texas; and Dallas Kidney Specialists at Elmbrook Kidney Center, located at 7920 Elmbrook, Suite 108, Dallas (Dallas County), Texas. Designations are based on proven eligibility as sites serving a disproportionate number of clients eligible for federal, state or locally funded health care programs. Oral and written comments on this designation may be directed to Demetria Montgomery, M.D., Chief, Bureau of Community Oriented Primary Care, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; (512) 458- 7771. Comments will be accepted for 30 days from the date of this notice. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 17, 1995. TRD-9505981 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: May 17, 1995 Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials The Texas Department of Health has taken actions regarding licenses for the possession and use of radioactive materials as listed in the table below. The subheading labeled "Location" indicates the city in which the radioactive material may be possessed and/or used. The location listing "Throughout Texas" indicates that the radioactive material may be used on a temporary basis at job sites throughout the state. [graphic] In issuing new licenses and amending and renewing existing licenses, the Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control, has determined that the applicants are qualified by reason of training and experience to use the material in question for the purposes requested in accordance with Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation in such a manner as to minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the applicants' proposed equipment, facilities, and procedures are adequate to minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the issuance of the license(s) will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public or the environment; and the applicants satisfy any applicable special requirements in the Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation . This notice affords the opportunity for a hearing on written request of a licensee, applicant, or person affected within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. A person affected is defined as a person who is resident of a county, or a county adjacent to the county, in which the radioactive materials are or will be located, including any person who is doing business or who has a legal interest in land in the county or adjacent county, and any local government in the county; and who can demonstrate that he has suffered or will suffer actual injury or economic damage due to emissions of radiation. A licensee, applicant, or person affected may request a hearing by writing Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, 78756-3189. Any request for a hearing must contain the name and address of the person who considers himself affected by agency action, identify the subject license, specify the reasons why the person considers himself affected, and state the relief sought. If the person is represented by an agent, the name and address of the agent must be stated. Copies of these documents and supporting materials are available for inspection and copying at the office of the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (except holidays). Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 15, 1995. TRD-9505979 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: May 17, 1995 Notice of Rescission of Orders Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, rescinded the following orders: Emergency Cease and Desist Order issued January 4, 1995, to Rosedale Radiology, 1015 South Henderson, Fort Worth, Texas 76104, holder of Certification of Mammography Systems Number M00611; and Emergency Cease and Desist Order issued March 30, 1995, to Memorial Health Center, 1211 Highway 6, Sugar Land, Texas 77478, holder of Certification of Mammography Systems Number M00267. A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays). Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 17, 1995. TRD-9505970 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: May 17, 1995 Notice of Revocation of Certificates of Registration The Texas Department of Health, having duly filed complaints pursuant to Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation, Part 13 (25 Texas Administrative Code sec.289.112), has revoked the following certificates of registration: John Y. Robnett, D.D.S., Inc., Dallas, R10482, May 9, 1995; Guy K. Rowland, D.V.M., Round Rock, R12658, May 9, 1995; Thomas S. Padgett, M.D., Houston, R18359, May 9, 1995; Universal Diagnostic, LTD, Baytown, R18409, May 9, 1995; Medical Systems, San Antonio, R18438, May 9, 1995; Dave E. Nichols, D.D.S., Houston, R19126, May 9, 1995; Vernon M. Puckett, Houston, R19667, May 9, 1995; Delmar Bone and Joint, Houston, R19917, May 9, 1995; Diagnostic Consultants, Inc., Hurst, R20662, May 9, 1995; Allen Higgs, Tempe, Arizona, R20691, May 9, 1995. A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays). Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 17, 1995. TRD-9505972 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: May 17, 1995 Notice of Revocation of a Radioactive Material License The Texas Department of Health, having duly filed complaints pursuant to Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation, Part 13 (25 Texas Administrative Code sec.289.112), has revoked the following radioactive material license: Kay- Ray/Sensall, Inc., Stafford, L04091, May 9, 1995. A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau of Radiation Control, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays). Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 17, 1995. TRD-9505971 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: May 17, 1995 Schedule for Development and Review of Block Grant Funds Under the of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (Public Law 97-35), the State of Texas became the recipient of the Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant. The Texas Department of Health (TDH) is the agency designated to administer this block grant. Provisions in the Act require the Chief Executive Officer of each State to annually furnish the Secretary of Health and Human Services a description of the intended use of block grant funds in advance of each federal fiscal year (FFY). This description is to be made public within each State in such a manner as to facilitate comments and/or any complaints regarding the quality of services funded by the block grant. The PHHS Block Grant previously funded five departmental program areas: public health promotion, emergency medical services systems, sexual assault prevention and crisis services, fluoridation, and preventive health and health incentive. The grant can now be used to support additional pubic health activity as a result of the passage and signing of the Preventive Health Amendments of 1992 . New federal regulations specify that block grant monies can be expended for "activities consistent with making progress toward achieving the objectives established by the year 2000 health objectives." The PHHS Block Grant currently provides support for the following 16 programs: Border Environmental Health; Texas Drinking Water Fluoridation; Local Health Departments; Trauma Registry; Anti-Tobacco Media Campaign; Put Prevention into Practice; Adult Health Program; Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; Regionalized Emergency Health Care System; Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services; Public Information; Texas Health Information Resource Center; Outreach and Community-based Initiatives; Minority Health Education; Public Health Nutrition; and Continuing Nursing Education. The PHHS Block Grant award for FFY 1994 was $6,421,210. Of this amount, $470,007 was required to be used for sexual assault prevention and crisis services. Funding for FFY 1995 increased to $6,451,552 and, of this amount, $470,007 is the required set-aside for funding sexual assault prevention and crisis services. TDH developed the following schedule for the development and review of the FFY 1996 State Plan for the PHHS Block Grant: In June of 1995, TDH will hold public hearings in four public health regions (PHR): Tuesday, June 6, 1995, Public Health Region 1, 1109 Kemper, Lubbock, Texas, from 4:00-6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, June 7, 1995, Public Health Region 2 & 3, 2561 Matlock Road, Arlington, Texas, at 1:00 p.m.; Friday, June 9, 1995, Public Health Region 6 & 5, 10500 Forum Place, Suite 200, Houston, Texas, at 1:00 p.m.; and Thursday, June 15, 1995, Public Health Region 7, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Following these hearings, TDH will summarize and consider the impact of the public comments received. TDH will then notify the public of the availability of published summaries of these hearings. In August of 1995, TDH will prepare the final 1996 State Plan for the PHHS Block Grant and forward it to the Governor and federal government. Please note that TDH will continuously conduct activities to inform recipients of the availability of services/benefits, the rules and eligibility requirements, and complaint procedures. Written comments regarding the PHHS Block Grant may be submitted through June 30, 1995, to Philip Huang, M.D., Chief, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199. For further information, call (512) 458-7200. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 15, 1995. TRD-9505886 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: May 15, 1995 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Announcements of Contract Awards The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announces that the units of general local government listed as follows have been selected as contract recipients for Community Development Funds under the Texas Community Development Program established pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2306, sec.2306.098. A contract is not effective until executed by the unit of general local government and the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Alpine-$400,000, Alto-$145,900, Ames-$350,000, Angleton-$350,000, Aubrey- $243,500, Bardwell-$250,000, Beckville-$250,000, Bee County-$300,000, Belton- $174,163, Benavides-$300,000, Big Sandy-$250, 000, Big Spring -$300,000, Big Wells-$310,680, Bonham-$250,000, Bovina -$250,000, Bowie-$105,345, Bowie County- $168,075, Brackettville-$103,686, Brady-$149,900, Bridge City -$239,400, Bridgeport-$250,000, Broaddus-$250,000, Bronte-$99,500, Brooks County-$254,000, Buda-$250,000, Burkburnett-$100,000, Burnet-$250,000, Bynum-$250,000, Caddo Mills-$250,000, Caldwell County-$250,000, Cameron County-$369,802, Carrizo Springs-$310,680, Cass County -$155,804, Center-$250,000, Chico-$232,965, Chillicothe -$99,400, Christine-$250, 000, Clarendon-$228,260, Cleveland- $350,000, Colorado City-$249,300, Columbus -$257,300, Cottonwood Shores- $250,000, Crosby County -$204,285, Crowell-$110,000, Crystal City-$369,532, DeKalb-$250,000, Del Rio-$446, 999, Deport-$250,000, Detroit-$250,000, Dickens- $121,640, Dickinson-$350,000, Dublin-$250,000, Duval County-$300,000, East Mountain -$242,000, Eden-$190,600, Edna-$239,000, Electra -$109,000, Elgin- $250,000, El Paso County-$340,525, Emhouse-$250,000, Emory-$250, 000, Falfurrias-$300,000, Falls City-$250,000, Fate-$250,000, Floydada-$234,780, Fort Stockton-$350,000, Frankston, $213,000, Freeport -$350,000, Frio County- $250,000, Friona-$213,690, Frost-$250, 000, Ganado-$250,000, Gilmer-$250,000, Godley-$250,000, Goliad-$166, 650, Groveton-$250,000, Hale Center-$250,000, Happy-$250,000, Harrison County -$250,000, Hemphill-$230,240, Hempstead- $350,000, Hitchcock-$350, 000, Hondo-$250,000, Hooks-$224,300, Huntington- $250,000, Jacksboro-$97,400, Jefferson -$250,000, Jim Hogg County-$568,006, Joaquin-$250,000, Karnes City-$250,000, Kenedy-$250,000, Kermit-$322, 250, Kingsville-$300,000, Kirbyville-$221,773, Knox City-$250,000, La Feria-$375,000, Lampasas-$250,000, Lawn-$250,000, Leakey-$117,337, Leonard-$250,000, Log Cabin- $250,000, Lometa-$250,000, Los Fresnos -$375,000, Lott-$250,000, Lytle-$250,000, Madison County-$250, 000, Marlin-$250,000, Marquez-$250,000, Martindale- $250,000, Matagorda County-$350,000, Megargel -$100,550, Menard-$199,991, Mexia- $250,000, Milford -$250,000, Mineral Wells-$230,000, Montgomery County - $350,000, Morgan-$250,000, Mount Vernon-$250,000, Nacogdoches County-$250,000, Naples-$238,200, Navasota -$188,370, Newark-$250,000, Newcastle-$107, 000, Newton County-$250,000, Nocona-$102,980, Oakwood -$238,740, O'Brien-$177,100, Olton-$250,000, Omaha -$182,100, Palo Pinto County-$250,000, Panola County - $239,000, Pearsall-$250,000, Pilot Point-$250,000, Pinehurst-$242,396, Port Lavaca-$250,000, Post-$250, 000, Poteet-$250,000, Prairie View-$350,000, Premont -$300,000, Presidio-$400,000, Primera-$375,000, Princeton -$250,000, Pyote-$350, 000, Raymondville-$375,000, Rio Vista-$232,000, Robert Lee-$149,000, Robstown - $300,000, Rochester-$245,800, Rockdale-$250,000, Rocksprings-$291,118, Rogers- $250,000, Rule-$160,909, Rusk County-$250, 000, Sabinal-$307,328, San Augustine County-$250,000, Sanford-$250,000, San Saba-$250,000, Schulenburg-$162,633. Seadrift-$250,000, Seminole -$335,000, Seymour-$150,000, Silsbee-$250,000, Smithville -$250, 000, Socorro-$400,000, Somerville-$246,956, Sour Lake- $250,000, Spofford-$103,686, Springlake -$231,140, Stamford-$250,000, Starr County-$568,007, Stinnett-$204,125, Strawn-$250,000, Tahoka-$169,130, Timpson- $246,000, Travis County-$250,000, Trenton -$90,000, Trinidad-$250,000, Van Horn- $400,000, Vidor -$250,000, Webb County-$568, 006, Wellington-$250,000, Wells- $250,000, West Orange-$247,600, Wharton County -$350,000, Willacy County- $375,000, Willis-$350,000, Windom-$250, 000, Winters-$250,000, Wolfe City- $250,000, Wortham-$250,000, Zapata County-$568,006. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 15, 1995. TRD-9505974 Henry Flores Executive Director Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Filed: May 17, 1995 The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announces that the units of general local government listed as follows have been selected as contract recipients for Planning and Capacity Building Funds under the Texas Community Development Program established pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2306, sec.2306.098. A contract is not effective until executed by the unit of general local government and the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Ames-$22,500, Bonham, $50,000, Celina-$37,100, Charlotte -$34,350, Daisetta- $21,727, Freeport-$50,000, Ganado -$30,500, Honey Grove-$23, 400, Hudson Oaks- $21,600, Kemah-$34,150, Kenedy-$40,085, Leonard-$38, 500, Marquez-$16,952, Montgomery-$18,190, Oakwood-$19,800, Orange Grove-$26,775, Pecan Gap-$14,750, Pineland -$21,727, Poteet-$42,260, Rio Grande City-$41,500, Rockport-$50,000, Royce City-$19,950, Seymour-$24,650, Sour Lake-$32,700, Trinidad-$22,450, Van Horn-$19,300. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 15, 1995. TRD-9506014 Henry Flores Executive Director Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Filed: May 17, 1995 The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announces that the units of general local government listed as follows have been selected as contract recipients for Colonia Funds under the Texas Community Development Program established pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2306, sec.2306. 098. A contract is not effective until executed by the unit of general local government and the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Cameron County-$391,255, Dimmit County-$297,825, Dimmit County-$19, 750, Ector County-$27,500, El Paso County-$500,000, Frio County-$300,000, Glasscock County -$500,000, Hidalgo County-$498,523, Hidalgo County-$61, 550, Karnes County- $36,500, La Salle County-$475,000, La Salle County-$31,500, Maverick County- $500,000, Maverick County-$100,000, Nueces County-$335,000, San Patricio County- $439,500, Starr County-$500, 000, Webb County-$49,900, Zapata County-$500,000, Zavala County -$450,000, Zavala County-$40,250. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 15, 1995. TRD-9506015 Henry Flores Executive Director Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Filed: May 17, 1995 Texas Department of Insurance Company License The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration: Application for admission in Texas for Seguros Probursa, S.A., a Mexican fire and casualty company. The home office is in Mexico City, Mexico. Application for a name change in Texas for Seguros La Comercial, S.A., a Mexican fire and casualty company. The proposed new name is Seguros Comercial America, S.A. de C.V. The home office is in Mexico City, Mexico. Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Cindy Thurman, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1995. TRD-9505953 Alicia M. Fechtel General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: May 16, 1995 Notice The Commissioner of Insurance will consider approval of a filing made by the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association (Association) pursuant to Texas Insurance Code, Article 21.81 proposing amendments to sec.6 and sec.11 of the Plan of Operation for the Association. A copy of the filing is available for review in the office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701. For further information or to request a copy of the filing, please contact Angie Arizpe at (512) 463-6326, (reference number A-0295-6). This filing is subject to Commissioner approval without a hearing. Comments and objections must be filed with Alicia Fechtel, General Counsel and Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, Mail Code 113-1C, P.O. Box 149104, Austin Texas 78714-9104 within 15 days after publication of this notice in the Texas Register. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1995. TRD-9505954 Alicia M. Fechtel General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: May 16, 1995 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the requirements of the Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated, sec.382.017 (Vernon's 1992); Texas Government Code Annotated, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001 (Vernon's 1993); and 40 Code of Federal Regulations sec.51.102 of the United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations concerning State Implementation Plans (SIP), the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 115, concerning Water Separation, and to the SIP. The proposed changes have been developed in response to receipt of petitions for rulemaking. The petitioners seek relief from the current volatile organic compound water separator rules which require that separators in the Beaumont/Port Arthur, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, and Houston/Galveston ozone nonattainment areas that are used in conjunction with the production of crude oil or condensate be controlled by sealing or venting them to a vapor recovery system by May 31, 1995. A public hearing on the proposal will be held on June 22, 1995 at 11:00 a.m. at the Houston Galveston Area Council, Conference Room B, 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. Open discussion within the audience will not occur during the hearing; however, a TNRCC staff member will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and will answer questions before and after the hearing. Written comments not presented at the hearing may be submitted to the TNRCC central office in Austin through July 7, 1995. Material received by the TNRCC Office of Policy and Regulatory Development by 4:00 p.m. on that date will be considered by the Commission prior to any final action on the proposal. Copies of the proposal are available at the central office of the TNRCC located at 12118 North IH-35, Building E, Austin and at all TNRCC Air Program regional offices. Please mail written comments to Heather Evans, Office of Policy and Regulatory Development, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and reference Rule Log Number 95113-115-AI. For further information contact Mr. Eddie Mack at (512) 239-1488 or Randy Hamilton at (512) 239-1512. Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the agency at (512) 239-4900. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 10, 1995. TRD-9505980 Lydia Gonzales-Gromatzky Acting Director, Legal Services Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: May 17, 1995 Public Utility Commission of Texas Notice of Intent to File Pursuant to Public Utility Commission 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 Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 for approval of customer-specific contract for Billing and Collection Services with AmeriVision Communications Inc. Docket Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone for Approval of a Customer-Specific Contract for Billing and Collections Services with AmeriVision Communications, Inc. pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27. Tariff Number 14217. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval of a customer-specific contract for billing and collections services with AmeriVision Communications, Inc. The geographic service market for this specific service is anywhere within the state of Texas where AmeriVision Communications, Inc. provides services to Southwestern Bell end user customers. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Division at (512) 458- 0256, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 15, 1995. TRD-9505891 John M. Renfrow Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 15, 1995 Public Notices On April 28, 1995, GTE Southwest Incorporated (GTE) filed notice to file a LRIC study pursuant to Substantive Rule 23.91 for the following basic network functions (BNF's): (1) 3-Way Calling BNF; and (2) 3-Way Calling Service in Project Numbers 12475 and 12481, Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and GTE Southwest, Inc. for Approval of LRIC Studies Workplans Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.91. GTE expects to file these studies on May 8, 1995. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by June 22, 1995. A request to intervene, participate, or for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 400N, Austin, Texas 78757. Further information may also be obtained by calling the Public Utility Commission Public Information Office at (512) 458-0256. The telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) is (512) 458-0221. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 15, 1995. TRD-9505893 John M. Renfrow Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 15, 1995 On May 3, 1995, GTE Southwest Incorporated (GTE) filed notice to file a LRIC study pursuant to Substantive Rule 23.91 for End-User Billing in Project Numbers 12475 and 12481, Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and GTE Southwest, Inc. for Approval of LRIC Studies Workplans Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.91. GTE expects to file this cost study on May 15, 1995. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by June 29, 1995. A request to intervene, participate, or for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 400N, Austin, Texas 78757. Further information may also be obtained by calling the Public Utility Commission Public Information Office at (512) 458-0256. The telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) is (512) 458-0221. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 15, 1995. TRD-9505892 John M. Renfrow Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 15, 1995 Railroad Commission of Texas Notice of LP-Gas Advisory Committee Meeting The Railroad Commission of Texas will hold a meeting of the LP-Gas Advisory Committee on May 30, 1995, in the William B. Travis Building, Room 9-147, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to consider the following matters: 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.-Introduction, call to order, opening remarks, review of meeting minutes, old business 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.-Discussion of possible or pending rulemakings (in no particular order): 1. Increase the size of a single LP-gas container from water capacity of 30, 000 gallons to 90,000 gallons. Refer to sec.9.186, page B-38; sec.9.185 Table 1, pages B-33 and 34; sec.9.20(a), page A-40; sec.9.21, page A-44. 2. Consider adoption of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 54 and 58. 3. Allow Railroad Commission stainless steel nameplates to identify older LP- gas containers manufactured by companies no longer in business where a replacement or duplicate name-plate cannot be issued. Refer to sec.9.160, page B-6. 4. Eliminate the existing requalification seminars and implement a mandatory training program. Refer to sec.9.6 Table 1, Number 16, page A-26. 5. Review non-specification LP-gas units. 6. Allow the use of single tag or decal for all identification requirements (proposal submitted by J. R. Anderson, Modern Butane Gas Company) Refer to sec.9.184(a)(17), page B-29; sec.9.771(b), page G-16; sec.9.952(b), page I-1; sec.9.231(b), page J-1. 7. Eliminate strictly welding construction and allowing welding or bolting by cartridge bolts. Refer to sec.9.183(e), page B-24. 8. Revise the definition of automatic dispenser to allow automatic dispenser at private LP-gas refueling facilities. Refer to sec.9.2, p. A-4. 9. Increase the insurance coverage for motor vehicles (LP-gas transports and/or bobtails). Refer to sec.9.19 Table, page A-39. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.-Lunch 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.-Continuation of rulemaking discussion, if necessary; future projects; open discussion; establish date of next (quarterly) meeting. 2:30 p.m.-Approximate time of adjournment Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 17, 1995. TRD-9505965 Mary Ross McDonald Assistant Director, Legal Division, Gas Utilities/LP-Gas Section Railroad Commission of Texas Filed: May 17, 1995 Texas Savings and Loan Department Notices of Application to Establish Remote Service Units Notice is hereby given that application has been filed with the Savings and Loan Commissioner of Texas by: Horizon Bank & Trust, SSB, Austin, Texas, for approval to establish and operate a remote service unit at the following location: Whole Foods Market, 9607 Research, Austin, Travis County. The applicant savings bank asserts that: the security of the savings bank's funds and that of its account holders will be maintained and the proposed service will be a substantial convenience to the public. Anyone desiring to protest the above application must file a written protest with the Commissioner within ten days following publication. The Commissioner may dispense with a hearing on this application. This application is filed pursuant to rules 7 TAC sec.75.37 and sec.75.41 of the Rules and Regulations Applicable to Texas Savings Banks. These rules are on file with the Secretary of State, Texas Register Division, or may be seen at the Department's offices in the Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1995. TRD-9505966 James L. Pledger Commissioner Texas Savings and Loan Department Filed: May 17, 1995 Notice is hereby given that application has been filed with the Savings and Loan Commissioner of Texas by: Horizon Bank & Trust, SSB, Austin, Texas, for approval to establish and operate a remote service unit at the following location: Whole Foods Market, 601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Travis County. The applicant savings bank asserts that: the security of the savings bank's funds and that of its account holders will be maintained and the proposed service will be a substantial convenience to the public. Anyone desiring to protest the above application must file a written protest with the Commissioner within ten days following publication. The Commissioner may dispense with a hearing on this application. This application is filed pursuant to rules 7 TAC sec.75.37 and sec.75.41 of the Rules and Regulations Applicable to Texas Savings Banks. These rules are on file with the Secretary of State, Texas Register Division, or may be seen at the Department's offices in the Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1995. TRD-9505967 James L. Pledger Commissioner Texas Savings and Loan Department Filed: May 17, 1995 Texas Department of Transportation Request for Proposals The Texas Department of Transportation hereby publishes this revised request for proposal for an architectural consultant in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, to provide various services in the Laredo, Pharr, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Yoakum district offices. The original request for proposal notice appeared in the May 12, 1995, issue of the Texas Register (20 TexReg 3609). The pre-proposal meeting originally scheduled for May 25, 1995 is hereby cancelled. The deadlines for letters of interest and proposal submittal have been extended. The following information replaces the original notice. Contract(s) #13-545P8001 will be for a two year period with a maximum dollar amount of $100,000. The architect selected must perform a minimum of 30% of the actual contract work to qualify for contract award. Deadline: A letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to submit a proposal shall be either hand-delivered to TxDOT, Yoakum District Office, 403 Huck Street, Yoakum, Texas or mailed to P.O. Box 757, Yoakum, Texas 77995. Letters of interest will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 1995. The letter of interest must include the engineer's name, address, telephone number, name of engineer's contact person and number of TxDOT contract. Upon receipt of the letter of interest a Request for Proposal packet will be issued. Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals for contract #13-545P8001 will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 1995 at the previously-mentioned addresses. Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of invitation should be addressed to Billy Goodrich at (512) 293-4381 or Fax (512) 293-4372. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1995. TRD-9505924 Robert E. Shaddock General Counsel Texas Department of Transportation Filed: May 16, 1995