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 Request for Comments The Texas Department of Agriculture is accepting comments on the proposed extension and increase of the Texas Agricultural Diversification Program grants authorized under the Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 44, for the fiscal year 1995 grantees. This extension and increase will be available only to grantees from the FY95 program. The deadline of receipt for comments by the department is Monday, August 7, 1995. Comments may be submitted to Sheri Maring, Coordinator for Funding, Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 21, 1995. TRD-9509169 Dolores Alvarado Hibbs Chief Administrative Law Judge Texas Department of Agriculture Filed: July 21, 1995 Texas Committee on Purchases of Products and Services of Blind and Severely Disabled Persons List of Suitable Products The Purpose of the Texas Committee on Purchases of Products and Services of Blind and Severely Disabled Persons is to further the state's policy of encouraging and assisting disabled citizens to achieve maximum personal independence. This purpose is carried out by employing disabled persons in activities which provide products and services to state and local governments. As required by Title 40, Texas Administrative Code, sec.189.14, the committee has published a list of suitable products selected by the committee for placement in a catalog. This listing contains information regarding the products, delivery schedules, freight, and packaging. The listing is available for public inspection at the Texas Commission for the Blind, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Administrative Building, Suite 320, Austin, Texas (Attention: Jim Johnson) and at the General Services Commission, Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Third Floor, Austin, Texas (Attention: Pat Martin). Issued in Austin, Texas, on June 7, 1995. TRD-9509177 Hollis F. Pinyan Chairman Texas Committee on Purchases of Products and Services of Blind and Severely Disabled Persons Filed: July 21, 1995 Comptroller of Public Accounts Correction of Error The Comptroller of Public Accounts proposed new sec.3.828, concerning the definition of workers' compensation insurance gross premium for the purpose of maintenance taxes. The rule appeared in the July 18, 1995, issue of the Texas Register (20 TexReg 5205). In 3.828(a)(8) the formula should read: "...(i.e., Premium=(Basis of premium x Rate) 626> Other charges)." Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Notice of Public Hearing The Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired (TCDHI) will conduct a public hearing on oral interpreting issues in San Antonio on Friday, August 18, 1995. The Hearing will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at the Wyndham Hotel, located at 9821 Colonnade Boulevard, San Antonio. Registration to speak at the hearing may be done on site and speakers will be taken in the order registered. Any interested person may appear and offer comments or testimony, either orally, in sign language, or in writing. The presiding officer may ask questions of any person testifying. Persons with disabilities who have special communication or accommodation needs and who plan to attend the Hearing may contact Loyce Kessler, Administrative Assistant, Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired, P.O. Box 12904, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 444-3323. Parties unable to attend the hearing who wish to present their views may submit written comments to Loyce Kessler at the previously stated address. A full commission meeting will follow the public hearing at the same location, beginning promptly at 2:30 p.m. and continuing until all agenda items and addressed. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 17, 1995. TRD-9508915 David W. Myers Executive Director Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Filed: July 17, 1995 Texas Education Agency Correction of Error In the July 11, 1995, issue of the Texas Register (20 TexReg 5081) , an error as submittd appears in the miscellaneous document filed by the Texas Education Agency titled "Request for Applications (RFA) #701-95-023, concerning Adult Education Special Projects and Gateway Grants." The deadline for receiving applications is listed as August 14, 1995. The deadline should read August 18, 1995. Texas Department of Health Extension of Comment Period The Texas Department of Health (department) recently proposed an amendment to 25 Texas Administrative Code, sec.38.4 relating to the Chronically Ill and Disabled Children's Services Program which was published in the July 4, 1995, issue of the Texas Register (20 TexReg 4903). The department will be extending the comment period to September 1, 1995. Comments on the proposed amendment may be submitted to Susan C. Penfield, M. D., Director, Children's Health Division, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, 78756, (512) 458-7111, extension 3104. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 24, 1995. TRD-9509218 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel, Office of General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: July 24, 1995 Genetic Services in Texas The Texas Department of Health (TDH) Bureau of Women and Children held a public hearing on Friday, June 23, 1995, to discuss long-term plans for TDH- supported genetic services. The long-term plans address adaptations to a changing health care environment and seek to improve the provision of genetic services and ultimately, the health status of women and children in Texas. Written comments to the plan were due July 17, 1995. Public comments received at the hearing have been transcribed and written comments summarized in a question and answer document. This information is available for public review by any person (including any federal, state, local, or other public agency) and may be obtained by contacting Judith Livingston, Bureau of Women and Children, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Suite M-355, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7111, extension 2129. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 24, 1995. TRD-9509219 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel, Office of General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: July 24, 1995 Notice of Emergency Cease and Desist Order Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control (bureau) ordered Bacliff Medical Clinic (registrant-R15055) of Bacliff to cease and desist using the Profexray x-ray unit (Model Number J-550-3, Serial Number A9800) located in the x-ray room to perform diagnostic x-ray procedures until all health-related violations found during a recent inspection of the facility are corrected. The bureau determined that uncredentialed x-ray operators, who use inadequate technique charts and fail to properly collimate the x-ray beam, may cause a radiation exposure that is not required to produce a diagnostic image. This constitutes an immediate threat to public health and safety, and the existence of an emergency. The registrant is further required to provide evidence satisfactory to the bureau regarding the actions taken to correct the violations and the methods used to prevent their recurrence. 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 July 24, 1995. TRD-9509222 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel, Office of General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: July 24, 1995 Notices of Rescission of Order Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, rescinded the following orders: Emergency Cease and Desist Order issued October 28, 1994, to Shepherd Imaging Center, 2505 North Shepherd Drive, Houston, Texas 77008, holder of Radioactive Material License Number L04260; Emergency Cease and Desist Order issued June 20, 1995, to Austin Regional Clinic, P.A., 6835 Austin Center Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78731, holder of Certification of Mammography Systems Number M00371. 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 July 24, 1995. TRD-9509220 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel, Office of General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: July 24, 1995 Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, rescinded the following order: Emergency Cease and Desist issued June 13, 1995, to Colorado Fayette Medical Center, 400 Youens Drive, Weimar, Texas 78962, holder of Certification of Mammography Systems Number M00492. 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 July 24, 1995. TRD-9509221 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel, Office of General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: July 24, 1995 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Nominations for Vacancy on Local Government Records Committee Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Texas Government Code, sec.441.163, as amended by sec.25 of Senate Bill 366, effective September 1, 1995, for the purpose of accepting nominations for appointment to the Local Government Records Committee. Nominations will be accepted for 30 days from the date of the publication of this announcement to fill the ten positions on the committee: two of whom represent counties, one of whom must be a county clerk or a district clerk; two of whom represent municipalities; two of whom represent school districts; two of whom represent appraisal districts; and two of whom represent water districts. At least one committee member must be a records management officer who is not also an elected county officer. At least four members must represent either a county with a population of fewer than 10,000 or a municipality or district that does not extend into a county with a population of 10,000 or more. A nomination for appointment may be made by an organization representing officers or employees of the type to be appointed that has as members at least 50 of those officers or employees. As specified by statute, a nomination made by such an organization shall include a nominee who represents a county with a population of 10,000 or more and a nominee who represents a county with a population of fewer than 10,000 or a municipality or district that does not extend into a county with a population of 10,000 or more. The director and librarian shall appoint a nominee or shall appoint an officer chosen by the director and librarian, if there are no nominees. The director and librarian shall appoint members to give representation to all geographical regions of the state. All appointments to the committee will be for terms ending February 1, 1997. To remain eligible to serve on the committee, a person must continue to hold the office or position the person was appointed to represent. Nominations should be sent to Robert S. Martin, Director and Librarian, Texas State Library, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711-2927. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 19, 1995 . TRD-9509079 Raymond Hitt Assistant State Librarian Texas State Library and Archives Commission Filed: July 19, 1995 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Invitation For Bids This is a formal Invitation to BIDDERs to submit a sealed bid to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for the CLOW ROAD LANDFILL REMEDIATION, Houston, Texas, General Remediation Contract. Sealed bids will be received by the TNRCC until 3:00 p.m. local time, August 18, 1995, and then publicly opened and read aloud that same day at 3:00 p.m. local time, at the TNRCC, Technical Park Center, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, Room 310. Scope of Work. Specified work shall consist of providing all personnel, equipment and material for construction of a solid waste landfill final closure consisting of the final cover system with passive gas vents, a perimeter subsurface landfill gas migration barrier, drainage improvements, and associated appurtenances. The final cover system will consist of regrading the existing waste fill area to final contours, preparation of final cover subgrade, installation of a synthetic membrane, placement of a clay cap and top soil with revegetation, and installation of passive gas vents into the waste fill. The perimeter subsurface landfill gas migration barrier will consist of a slurry trench around the perimeter of the waste fill area. Drainage improvements for the closure will consist of constructing perimeter stormwater control berms, ditches, culverts, and letdown structures. Reference the Contract Documents for the full scope of work. Plans and Specifications and Reference Documents. All Contract Documents and Reference Documents concerning the CLOW ROAD LANDFILL REMEDIATION may be examined without charge, on and after August 2, 1995, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at the following location: Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Technical Park Center, 12118 North IH 35, Building A, Room 102 (TNRCC Library), Austin, Texas 78753. Copies of the Plans and Specifications may be examined without charge, on and after August 2, 1995, at the following location: HMA Environmental Services, Inc., 14503 Bammel North Houston, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77014, Attn: Gary R. Horwitch, P.E., (713) 440-5503. Copies of the Plans and Specifications will be available on and after August 2, 1995, for the non-refundable purchase price of $75 at the following location: Murray, Thomas and Griffin, Inc., 3405 Sowell Lane, P.O. Box 3786, Texarkana, Texas 75501. Cashiers checks or money orders should be made payable to HMA Environmental Services, Inc. (HMA). Company and personal checks are not acceptable. Packages may either be sent to the BIDDER by regular mail or may be picked up at HMA's office. All requests for Plans and Specifications should include the following information: 1) BIDDER's mailing address, 2) BIDDER's physical address, 3) BIDDER's fax number, 4) BIDDER's Cashier's check or money order, and 5) BIDDER's contact person. BIDDERs who wish to have the packages sent by express mail should also include the account number of their preferred express mail delivery service. A list of Reference Documents and instructions for obtaining copies are provided in Specification Section 00200. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE/SITE VISIT will be held on August 4, 1995, at 1:00 p.m. local time at the offices of HMA Environmental Services, Inc., 14503 Bammel North Houston, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77014. Attendance is mandatory for all prospective bidders. Attendance will be certified. All persons in attendance will be required to sign a form releasing the TNRCC from possible accidental injury. Attention to BIDDERs: By signing the BID, the BIDDER affirms that it is fully aware of and accepts the following: Procurement Procedures: The procurement procedures described in the Invitation for Bids and the Instructions to Bidders were written in accordance with State standards. These procedures assure that all procurement transactions will be conducted in a manner which provides full and open competition. Restrictions on types of Contracts: In accordance with State rules and regulations, the TNRCC shall award a fixed price contract (lump-sum, unit price or a combination thereof). Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) (Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises): The successful BIDDER, being the prime contractor, shall be required to take the affirmative steps, as defined in the Contract Documents, to assure that HUBs are used when possible, and to assure it has made a good faith effort to meet the goals defined in the Agreement. Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The BIDDER will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order Number 11246, as amended. Further Notification to BIDDERs: (1) The successful BIDDER will be prohibited from providing data generated or otherwise obtained in the performance of contractor responsibilities, to any party other than the TNRCC during the life of the contract and for five years after the end of the contract unless otherwise instructed by the TNRCC; (2) The successful BIDDER will be prohibited from accepting employment from any party other than the TNRCC for work directly related to the site covered under the contract for five years after the contract has terminated or until any cost recovery actions are completed, whichever is longer; and (3) The TNRCC alone will be responsible, in accordance with good administrative practice and sound business judgment, for the settlement of all contractual and administrative issues arising out of this procurement (issues may include but are not limited to source evaluation, protests, disputes and claims). Violations of the law will be referred to the local, State or Federal authority having proper jurisdiction. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 24, 1995. TRD-9509246 Lydia Gonzalez-Gromatzky Acting Director, Legal Services Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: July 24, 1995 Notice of Applications for Waste Disposal Permits Notices of applications for waste disposal permits issued during the period of July 17-21, 1995. These applications are subject to a Commission resolution adopted August 18, 1993, which directs the Commission's Executive Director to act on behalf of the Commission and issue final approval of certain permit matters. The Executive Director will issue these permits unless one or more persons file written protests and/or a request for a hearing within 30 days after newspaper publication of this notice. If you wish to request a public hearing, you must submit your request in writing. You must state your name, mailing address, and daytime phone number; the permit number or other recognizable reference to this application; the statement "I/we request a public hearing"; a brief description of how you, or the persons you represent, would be adversely affected by the granting of the application; a description of the location of your property relative to the applicant's operations; and your proposed adjustment to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns and cause you to withdraw your request for hearing. If one or more protests and/or requests for hearing are filed, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will forward the application to the Office of Hearings Examiners where a hearing may be held. In the event a hearing is held, the Office of Hearings Examiners will submit a recommendation to the Commission for final decision. If no protests or requests for hearing are filed, the Executive Director will sign the permit 30 days after newspaper publication of this notice or thereafter. If you wish to appeal a permit issued by the Executive Director, you may do so by filing a written Motion for Reconsideration with the Chief Clerk of the Commission no later than 20 days after the date the Executive Director signs the permit. Information concerning any aspect of these applications may be obtained by contacting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Chief Clerks Office-MC105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-3300. Listed are the name of the applicant and the city in which the facility is located, type of facility, location of the facility, permit number and type of application-new permit, amendment, or renewal. AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORPORATION; its air separation plant; the plant site is on the southeast corner of the intersection of Hard Rock Road and Oakdale Road in the City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas; renewal; 02284. CITY OF AVINGER; the City of Avinger Wastewater Treatment Facilities; the facilities are approximately 0.4 mile north of the intersection of State Highway 155 and State Highway 49 in the City of Avinger in Cass County, Texas; renewal; 10646-01. BEXAR CONCRETE WORKS, INC.; a facility for the production and curing of pre- stressed concrete products; the plant site is at the northerly end of Judson Road, north of FM 1604, Bexar County, Texas; renewal; 02961. CHRIST'S HAVEN FOR CHILDREN; the wastewater treatment facilities and the disposal site are southeast of the intersection of Cayler Road and Keller- Haslett County Line Road, approximately two miles northwest of the City of Keller in Tarrant County, Texas; renewal; 11216-01. CITY OF CONROE; the Southwest Wastewater Treatment Facilities; the facilities are immediately north of the confluence of Lake Creek with the San Jacinto River, at the end of Old Magnolia Road, approximately 2 1/2 miles west of Interstate Highway 45 and approximately 2 1/2 miles south of FM Road 2854 in Montgomery County, Texas; renewal; 10008-02. ESPERANZA FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NUMBER 1 AND BILLIE MAC JOBE; a reverse osmosis water treatment system; the plant site is on the north side of State Highway 20 approximately 4.5 miles southeast of the City of Fort Hancock in Hudspeth County, Texas; new; 03807. CITY OF FAIRFIELD; the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Facilities; the facilities are approximately 4,000 feet north of the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and FM Road 488, approximately 5,000 feet northeast of the intersection of U.S. Highways 75 and 84 in Freestone County, Texas; renewal; 10168-01. FARCO MINING OF TEXAS, INC.; the Palafox Mine, a surface coal mine is west of and adjacent to FM Road 1472 at a point approximately 31 miles northwest of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; renewal; 02733. FOLGER COFFEE COMPANY; the coffee and citrus drink processing plant is located at 300 West FM Highway 1417, which is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of FM Highway 1417 and Howe Drive, in the City of Sherman, Grayson County, Texas; renewal; 02486. GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY; the Victoria Willow Wastewater Treatment Facilities; the facilities are on the east bank of the Guadalupe River, midway between Wharf Street and Peachtree Street, approximately 1.7 miles southwest of the intersection of U.S. Highways 59, 77 and 87 in the City of Victoria in Victoria County, Texas; renewal; 10466-01. GUADALUPE BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS; the Lockhart Wastewater Treatment Plant Number 2; the plant site is on the south side of FM Road 20, approximately 2.5 miles east of the intersection of FM Road 20 and U.S. Highway 183 in Caldwell County, Texas; new; 10210-002. HARMONY INDEOPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; the Harmony ISD Wastewater Treatment Facilities; the facilities are on the Harmony School grounds which is located on State Highway 154 between Quitman and Gilmer in Upshur County, Texas; renewal; 13050-01. INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES UNION AND INDUSTRY OPENSION FUND, TRUSTEES; the wastewater treatment plant is approximately 700 feet southwest of the intersection of FM Road 527 and Liberty Road adjacent to the north Southern Pacific Railroad Right of Way line in northern Harris County, Texas; renewal; 12179-01. JOPATA INDUSTRIES, INC.; the Jopata Industries, Inc., Wastewater Treatment Facilities; the facilities are approximately 0.75 mile south-southeast of the intersection of Hardy Road and Aldine Mail Road between Erwin Street and Collins Street in Harris County, Texas; renewal; 11673-01. LAST DAYS EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION; the wastewater treatment facility is approximately 1,150 feet west and 1,300 feet north of the intersection of FM Road 1253 and State Highway 16 in Smith County, Texas; new; 13790-01. MAGNOLIA INDEOPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; the Bear Branch Campus Wastewater Treatment Facilities; the facilities are on the east side of FM Road 2978 at a point approximately 1.1 miles south of the intersection of FM Roads 1488 and 2978 in Montgomery County, Texas; amendment; 12703-01. CITY OF SLATON; the wastewater treatment facilities and the disposal site are approximately 1.1 miles northeast of the intersection of State Highway-Loop 251 and FM Road 41, 0.9 miles north-northeast of the intersection of Division Street and Golf Course Road in Lubbock County, Texas; renewal; 10284-01. SOUTHWEST ENERGY DISTRIBUTORS, INC.; the National Truck Stop at Longview; the facility is on the south side of the intersection of IH-20 and FM 968 approximately 1,500 feet east of Loop 281 in Harrison County, Texas; renewal; 03068. EFFLUENT TREATMENT SERVICES; operation of a commercial storage and processing facility for the management of Class I and II non-hazardous industrial solid waste; consist of seven existing tanks and one existing ultrafilter processing unit for the storage and processing of non-hazardous industrial wastewaters; the amendment will also authorize acceptance of a wider range of Class I and Class II wastewaters from industrial, municipal and Petroleum Storage Tank Program sources; the remaining portion of wastes are sent off-site for recycling and disposal; the facility is located at 6401 Bradley Space P in the Minnis Industrial Park in Haltom City, Tarrant County, Texas; amendment; SW-39061. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 21, 1995. TRD-9509141 Gloria A. Vasquez Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: July 21, 1995 Notice of Availability The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) has published A Regulatory Guidance Document for Applications to Divert, Store, or Use State Water, dated June 22, 1995. The purpose of this document is to provide clarity and consistency regarding state administration of water rights and to ensure the timely and efficient review of water rights applications. This document summarizes the commission's existing policies, procedures, and rules used to review and take action on applications for new or amended water rights. These rules and policies are based upon state law contained in Chapters 5, 11, 12, and 16 of the Texas Water Code and related caselaw. The previous document dated February 10, 1995, has been updated to reflect recent legislative changes to the Texas Water Code relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects, the exemption from permitting of reservoirs for sediment control purposes relating to surface coal mining activities, and the irrigation of certain cemeteries. Legislative changes to the Texas Coastal Management Act, Chapter 33, Texas Natural Resources Code, relating to the composition and authority of the Coastal Coordination Council have also been noted. Finally, a subchapter summarizing dam and levee construction and maintenance requirements has been added. Copies of the document may be obtained by calling the commission's Publications Office at (512) 239-0028 or by writing to: TNRCC Publications, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, Room 102, Austin, Texas 78758. There is a nominal cost for the publication, including postage and handling. Copies must be prepaid and checks should be made payable to the "Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission." Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 24, 1995. TRD-9509228 Lydia Gonzalez-Gromatzky Acting Director, Legal Services Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: July 24, 1995 Notice of Award The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) furnishes this notice of a consulting services contract for assessing recycling market capacity in Mexico for Texas recovered glass, plastic, and steel cans. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was granted under the Consultant Services, Procurement Act, Texas Government Code, sec.2254, Subchapter C. The RFP was published in the April 11, 1995, issue of the Texas Register (20 TexReg 2733). Description of Contract. The consultant will identify markets that exist or could be developed for recovered materials from recycling programs in Border communities, including El Paso, Del Rio, Laredo, and the Rio Grande Valley, as well as San Antonio and Corpus Christi. The consultant will make recommendations concerning how best to gain entry to those markets, how to meet market specifications, and how best to transport materials cost-effectively from Border communities to Mexican markets. Effective Date and Value of Contract. The contract dates are July 14th, 1995, through August 7, 1995. The total cost of the contract is $32,990. Deliverable Due Dates. First Draft of report due July 17, 1995; Second Draft of report due July 21, 1995; Final Draft of report is due August 7, 1995. Name of the Contractor. The consultant is ERM-Southwest Inc., 16300 Katy Freeway Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77094. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 19, 1995. TRD-9509217 Lydia Gonzalez-Gromatzky Acting Director, Legal Services Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: July 24, 1995 Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Permitting Actions-For the Week ending July 21, 1995 The following applications are subject to a Commission resolution adopted August 18, 1993, which directs the Commission's Executive Director to act on behalf of the Commission and issue final approval of certain permit matters. The Executive Director will issue the permits unless one or more persons file written protests and/or requests for hearing within ten days of the date notice concerning the application(s) is published in the Texas Register. If you wish to request a public hearing, you must submit your request in writing. You must state your name, mailing address, and daytime phone number; the permit number or other recognizable reference to this application; the statement "I/we request a public hearing"; a brief description of how you, or the persons you represent, would be adversely affected by the granting of the application; a description of the location of your property relative to the applicant's operations; and your proposed adjustment to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns and cause you to withdraw your request for hearing. If one or more protests and/or requests for hearing are filed, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will forward the application to the Office of Hearings Examiners where a hearing may be held. If no protests or requests for hearing are filed, the Executive Director will sign the permit ten days after publication of this notice or thereafter. If you wish to appeal a permit issued by the Executive Director, you may do so by filing a written Motion for Reconsideration with the Chief Clerk of the Commission no later than 20 days after the date the Executive Director signs the permit. Requests for a public hearing on this application should be submitted in writing to the Chief Clerk's Office (Mail Code 105), Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-3300. Listed are the name of the applicant and the city in which the facility is located, type of facility, location of the facility, permit number and type of application-new permit, amendment, or renewal. Consideration of Engineered Carbons, Inc. to Transfer a Portion of Water CCN Number 12515 from J. M. Huber Corporation in Hutchinson County, Texas (Application Number 30850-S, Guillermo Zevallos). Consideration of Bexar Metropolitan Water District to Segregate Water CCN Number 10675 in Bexar and Atascosa Counties, Texas (Application Number 30843-C and Number 30844-C, Guillermo Zevallos). Consideration of Northwest Grayson County WCID Number 1, CCN Number 12362, to Purchase Aloha Gardens Water System and Transfer a Portion of Water CCN Number 11644 from Clarence Reeves doing business as R & N Enterprises and to Amend CCN Number 12362 in Grayson County, Texas (Application Number 30752-S, Darrell Nichols). Consideration of Central Texas Utilities, Inc. to Transfer Water CCN Number 12727 from Melton Dimock doing business as Timbercreek Valley Utility; to Amend Water CCN Number 11719; and to Cancel Water CCN Number 12427 in Parker County, Texas (Application Number 30673-S, Albert Holck). Consideration of Spring Branch Indian Hills Estates Water Supply Corporation to Acquire the Facilities and Transfer Water CCN Number 12595 from Indian Hills Estates Property Owners Association, Inc. in Comal County, Texas (Application Number 30760-T, Albert Holck). Consideration of Santo Water Supply Corporation to amend Water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 11388 in Hood and Parker Counties (Application Number 30759-C, Albert Holck). Application Number 23-2804D by Zapata County Water Works for a Texas Water Code, sec.11.122, Water Use Permit Application. Applicant is the owner of 1,070. 20 acre-feet of municipal water rights authorized by Certificate of Adjudication Number 23-2804. Applicant purchased 800 acre-feet of Class "A" irrigation water rights authorized by Certificate of Adjudication Number 23-828 and seeks to sever that 800 acre-feet from Certificate Number 23-828, change the purpose of use to municipal use and to combine with the water rights the applicant owns under applicant's Certificate Number 23-2804, Rio Grande, Rio Grande Basin, Zapata County, Texas (Kellye Rila). Application Number 5366A by the Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation for a Texas Water Code, sec.11.122, Water Use Permit Application. Amendment to Permit Number 5366 which authorizes construction and maintenance of two off-channel reservoirs in San Patricio County (total cap. 280 a/f) and diversion not to exceed 1,000 acre-feet of water per annum from two points on the Aransas River, San Antonio-Nueces Coastal Basin, to the reservoirs for in-place wetlands, by deleting the authorized reservoirs, adding three existing off-channel reservoirs (total cap. 400 a/f) and adding two diversion points between the existing diversion points (Kellye Rila). Application Number 23-802B by Hidalgo County Irrigation District Number 16 for a Texas Water Code, sec.11.122, Water Use Permit Application. Certificate of Adjudication Number 23-802, as amended, currently authorizes owner to divert and use not to exceed 1,600 acre-feet per annum for municipal purposes and 30,948.85 acre-feet per annum for irrigation purposes from the Rio Grande, Rio Grande Basin in Hidalgo County, Texas. Applicant seeks to amend the certificate by changing the purpose of use of 100 acre-feet of water per annum from Class "A" irrigation use to mining use (Kellye Rila). APPLICATION NUMBER 23-952B BY PRESIDIO VALLEY FARMS, INC. TO COMBINE WATER RIGHTS UNDER SAID CERTIFICATE OF ADJUDICATION WITH OTHER RIGHTS OWNED BY THE APPLICANT UNDER CERTIFICATE NUMBERS 23-934, as amended, 23-945, 23-951, AND 23- 959 PURSUANT TO TEXAS WATER CODE, sec.11.122. Applicant seeks to combine water rights owned by the applicant under the aforesaid certificates for administrative purposes only, not to modify the existing authorization of water rights appurtenant to the aforesaid certificates. The applicant wishes to combine the five certificates under Certificate Number 23-952, to be so designated by order and amendment, Certificate of Adjudication Number 23-952B. HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 149 for a minor amendment to Permit Number 11836-01 in order to add an interim III phase with a discharge volume not to exceed an average flow of 645,000 gallons per day. The permit currently authorizes a discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent at an interim I and interim II phase volumes not to exceed an average flow of 575,000 gallons per day, and a final phase volume not to exceed an average flow of 925,000 gallons per day, which will remain the same. The proposed amendment will enforce more stringent effluent limitations as needed, in order to meet existing applicable rules and regulations. The Sommerall Subdivision Wastewater Treatment Facilities are at 16427 Skyblue Lane which is approximately 1/2 mile west of State Highway 6 and North of Spencer Road in Harris County, Texas. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 21, 1995. TRD-9509142 Gloria A. Vasquez Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: July 21, 1995 Notice of Public Hearing The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) will conduct a public hearing beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 1995, in room 201S of the "E" Building, in the TNRCC's Park 35 Office Complex in Austin Texas. The Park 35 Office Complex is located at 12118 North IH-35, in Austin. This hearing is scheduled to receive public comment on proposed new and amended TNRCC rules relating to new state legislation on underground and aboveground storage tanks and the Petroleum Storage Tank Remediation Fund. House Bill 2587, which goes into effect September 1, 1995, gives the TNRCC additional enforcement authority; revised conditions for reimbursement of corrective action costs; authorization to require risk-based corrective action; termination of the Petroleum Storage Tank Reimbursement Fund (PSTR Fund) by September 1, 2001; and authorization to privatizate some duties and administrative tasks of the storage tank program. Other proposed rule changes involve interest on unpaid tank fees, increased deductibles for tank owners and operators who apply for reimbursement of corrective action expenses, engineers being registered as Corrective Action Project Managers, and new fee provisions for companies and individuals engaged in corrective action for storage tanks. The proposed new rule amendments are found at 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.sec.334.1, 334.2, 334.7, 334.11, 334.12, 334.21, 334. 22, 334.42, 334.78, 334.80, 334.81, 334.97, 334.127, 334.128, 334.301-334.322, 334.452, 334.453, 334.455-334.457, 334.460 and 334.533; and new sec. sec.334.15-334. 17, 334.110, 334.201-334.208, 334.429, and 334.467. The full text of the proposed new and amended rules was published in the July 18, 1995, issue of the Texas Register (20 TexReg 5142-5166). The hearing is being held pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, sec.2001. 029. The public is encouraged to attend the hearing and to provide comments to the proposed rules. Written comments which are submitted during the comment period or during the public hearing will be considered by the staff of the Executive Director in preparing a final rule for adoption by the Commission. Written comments concerning the public hearing should be addressed to Bettie Bell, Office of Policy and Regulatory Development, MC 201, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711 and reference Rule Tracking Log Number 95129-334-WS. Please fax comments to (512) 239-5687. For further information, contact Wayne Lee at (512) 239-6815. 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 July 24, 1995. TRD-9509247 Lydia Gonzalez-Gromatzky Acting Director, Legal Services Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: July 24, 1995 Provisionally-Issued Temporary Permits to Appropriate State Water Listed are permits issued during the period of July 17-21, 1995. Application Number TA-7491 by PUMPCO, INC. for diversion of three acre-feet of water in a 30-day period for industrial use. Water may be diverted approximately four miles south of Navasota in Grimes County, Texas, Brazos River Basin. Application Number TA-7492 by PUMPCO, INC., for diversion of two acre-feet of water in a 30-day period for industrial use. Water may be diverted approximately three miles east of Navasota in Grimes County, Texas, Brazos River Basin. Application Number TA-7494 by DEAN WORD COMPANY, for diversion of three acre- feet of water in a one-year period for industrial use. Water may be diverted from the San Saba River at its crossing of US 83 in Menard, Menard County, Texas, Colorado River Basin. Application Number TA-7495 by PUMPCO, INC., for diversion of two acre-feet of water in a 30-day period for industrial use. Water may be diverted from Thompson Creek, approximately four miles east of Brenham in Washington County, Texas, Brazos River Basin. Application Number TA-7490 by BAY, INC., for diversion of nine acre-feet of water in a one-year period for mining use. Water may be diverted just northwest of State Highway 59 crossing of the Saxet Lakes, approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Victoria County, Texas, Guadalupe River Basin. Application Number TA-7473 by CHASCO CONTRACTING, for diversion of ten-acre feet of water in a three-month period for irrigation purposes. Water may be diverted from Little Walnut Creek approximately 0.5 miles northeast of the intersection of Highway 183 and Highway 969 (Martin Luther King Boulevard) in Austin, Travis County, Texas, Colorado River Basin. Provisionally-Issued Temporary permits to appropriate state water are issued for a period of not more than one year and authorize the use of not more than ten acre-feet of water. The Executive Director of the TNRCC has reviewed each application for the permits listed and determined that sufficient water is available at the proposed point of diversion to satisfy the requirements of the application as well as all existing water rights. Any person or persons who own water rights or who are lawful users of water on a stream affected by the temporary permits listed above and who believe that the diversion of water under the temporary permit will impair their rights may file a complaint with the TNRCC. The complaint can be filed at any point after the application has been filed with the TNRCC and the time the permit expires. The Executive Director shall make an immediate investigation to determine whether there is a reasonable basis for such a complaint. If a preliminary investigation determines that diversion under the temporary permit will cause injury to the complainant the commission shall notify the holder that the permit shall be cancelled without notice and hearing. No further diversions may be made pending a full hearing as provided in 30 TAC sec.295.174. Complaints should be addressed to Water Rights Permitting Section, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-4433. Information concerning these applications may be obtained by contacting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-3300. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 21, 1995. TRD-9509143 Gloria A. Vasquez Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: July 21, 1995 Railroad Commission of Texas Invitation for Bids The Railroad Commission of Texas, Surface Mining and Reclamation Division (hereinafter referred to as the commission), is soliciting bids for regrading of approximately 170 acres at the Butler-Weddington (Area 2A) AML Regrade Project site. The site is located in Karnes County, 11 miles southwest of Falls City, Texas off FM 791. As the designated state agency for implementation of the "Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977" (30 United States Code Annotated, sec.sec.1201, et seq), the commission will award a unit price contract to the lowest and best bidder for completion of this work. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., September 6, 1995, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read at the address as follows. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the site at 10:00 a.m., August 16, 1995. The project will regrade pit and spoil piles. Construction work items will include: 1. Mobilization 2. Clearing and Grubbing 3. Topsoil Handling 4. Earthwork 5. Pipeline Removal and Construction 6. Water Control Structures 7. Erosion Repair 8. Special Handling of Unsuitable Spoil Materials Copies of the specifications, drawings and other contract documents are on file in Austin at the following address. The complete bid package may be obtained for $15 from the following mailing address: Butler-Weddington (Area 2A) AML Regrade Project; Surface Mining and Reclamation Division; Railroad Commission of Texas; P.O. Box 12967; Austin, Texas 78711-2967; Attention: Melvin B. Hodgkiss, P.E., Director. All questions concerning the work or bid document must be received by 5:00 p.m., August 23, 1994. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 20, 1995. TRD-9509111 Mary Ross McDonald Assistant Director, Legal Division-Gas Utilities/LP Gas Railroad Commission of Texas Filed: July 20, 1995 The Texas State University System Request for Proposals The Texas State University System is requesting proposals from firms desiring to provide Financial Services to the Board of Regents and the System universities in the issuance and management of debt. The Texas State University System is composed of Angelo State University in San Angelo; Lamar University components in Beaumont, Orange and Port Arthur; Sam Houston State University in Huntsville; Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos and Sul Ross State University components in Alpine, Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde. The Board of Regents of The Texas State University System will name its Financial Services provider for the 1995-1996 fiscal year at its meeting in Austin, Texas on September 1, 1995. Five copies of your proposal must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. on August 25, 1995, to: J. Wiley Thedford, Director of Finance, The Texas State University System, 333 Guadalupe; Tower III, Suite 810 Austin, Texas 78701-3942. The envelope should be marked in the lower left hand corner, "Proposal for Financial Services". As a minimum, your proposal should provide a brief description of your firm, its history and general experience. You should also include background information on the professionals who will be involved in any work for the System. Please indicate the role each individual will assume in the relationship with the System and describe their particular expertise. The Board will also need information on your prior experience as Financial Services provider for State and local government issuers. Please provide a listing of these issues and issuers in and for which your firm performed these services during the preceding five years, with particular emphasis on Texas college and university issues. If you desire to do so, feel free to list your firm's previous consultant or underwriting experience for the same time period. You should also include a description of your firm's Affirmative Action program and include any strides made in the employment of women and minorities. Proposals from women, women-owned firms, minorities and minority-owned firms are encouraged. Regarding compensation for your services, you are required to complete and sign the Schedule of Financial Services Fees and include the completed schedule in your proposal. The schedule is available on request. Any additional information is welcomed. If you have questions, please call Mr. Thedford at (512) 463-1808. A copy of your proposal will be shared with members of the Board's Finance Committee. Recommended action will be considered by the Board of Regents on September 1, 1995. If the full Board desires to hear oral presentations at that time, you will be notified in advance. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 24, 1995. TRD-9509254 Lamar G. Urbanovsky Chancellor The Texas State University System Filed: July 24, 1995 Texas Department of Transportation Request for Proposals Notice of Invitation. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) intends to engage an engineer, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, to provide the following services. The engineer selected must perform a minimum of 30% of the actual contract work to qualify for contract award. Contract(s) #48-645P5001-for bridge design services. These services may include plan preparation for interchanges, overpasses, underpasses, stream crossings, and related structures. They may also include roadway approach work for off- system bridges, layouts, hydraulics and culverts. Deadline. A letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to submit a proposal shall be either hand-delivered to TxDOT, Design Division, 150 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas or mailed to 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483. Letters of interest will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, 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. Pre-proposal Meeting. A pre-proposal meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 1995, at TxDOT, 200 East Riverside Drive, Building 200, Room 101, Austin, Texas, at 9:00 a.m. (TxDOT will not accept a proposal from an engineer who has failed for any reason to attend the mandatory pre-proposal meeting.) Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting 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 Charles C. Terry, P.E. at (512) 416-2268 at least two work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Proposal Submittal Deadline. Proposals for contract #48-645P5001 will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 1995, at the mentioned address. Agency Contact. Requests for additional information regarding this notice of invitation should be addressed to Charles C. Terry, P.E. at (512) 416-2268 or Fax (512) 416-2557. Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 21, 1995. TRD-9509133 Robert E. Shaddock General Counsel Texas Department of Transportation Filed: July 21, 1995